Exempts psychiatric services and chronic renal dialysis services from certificate of need requirements. (SD1)
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Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to: (1) conduct a remote work study; (2) review any recent remote work studies done by the counties; (3) develop and administer a remote work program; and (4) submit the study to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Requires the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to qualified psychologist applicants statewide. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Resources Development to submit an annual report on vacancies, recruitment efforts, and retention policies in the State's Executive Branch. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Requires the Department of Agriculture's Aquaculture Development Program to conduct a feasibility study to identify potential sites in the State for restorative aquaculture activities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
Establishes the Aquaculture Advisory Committee within the Department of Agriculture. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
Prohibits the State or any of its branches, political subdivisions, or agencies from requiring a bachelor's degree as a condition of eligibility for hire to a position in state employment. Establishes exemptions.
Amends the duties and sunset date of the Technology Services Consolidation Working Group.
Makes appropriations for the expansion of the certified nurse aide to practical nurse bridge program at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College, including funding for instructional costs and student aid.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Human Resources Development to establish permanent full-time equivalent Human Resources Specialist V Positions and to fund the operating, equipment, supplies, promotional materials, marketing, advertising, training, and travel costs to implement and manage the Intern Glide Path Program. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)