Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 12th senatorial district.
Proposes an amendment to article V, section 2, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that each gubernatorial nominee appoint a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election.
Authorizes a prosecution for sex trafficking to be commenced at any time. Includes coercion as a means of committing the offense of sex trafficking. Makes the solicitation of a minor for sex a strict liability offense of sex trafficking. Repeals the offense of solicitation of a minor for prostitution.
Requires the department of education conduct a comprehensive cost analysis of the department's food services and student meals programs to, in part, increase the use of locally grown agricultural products. Requires a report to the legislature.
Prohibits the disposal of a wind turbine blade, or parts of a wind turbine blade, in any landfill in the State.
Authorizes the board of agriculture to issue a letter of attestation for solar energy facilities, under certain conditions. Prohibits the public utilities commission from approving a power purchase agreement for a solar energy facility on certain lands without a letter of attestation from the board of agriculture. Clarifies the conditions in which a solar energy facility can operate on class B or C lands.
Prohibits a health care insurer, mutual benefit society, or health maintenance organization from requiring an insured, subscriber, member, or enrollee diagnosed with stage two through stage four cancer to undergo step therapy prior to covering the insured for the drug prescribed by the insured's health care provider, under certain conditions, for health insurance policies and contracts issued or renewed after 12/31/2021. Requires Auditor to conduct impact assessment report on mandated health insurance coverage.
Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish from persons who are fishing in state waters.
Appropriates federal funds to support the work of the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History.
Makes an appropriation to establish and fund one advanced life support ambulance based in Makalei on the island of Hawai‘i, including acquisition of a vehicle, equipment, and personnel costs.
