Prohibits the importation of unroasted coffee into the State, makes it a class C felony, and imposes a fine for violation of the prohibition. Authorizes DOA to adopt rules to allow for the importation of partially roasted coffee into the State.
Allows, at the request of either the tenant or the landlord in any court proceeding in which repair costs of tenant-caused property damage is in dispute and the repair costs exceed the tenant's security deposit, the tenant to deposit the amount of damages claimed into the court, such funds to be distributed consistent with a judgement.
Requires the director of transportation to establish the autonomous vehicles testing program. Requires the program to authorize the testing of a vehicle in the State by an automated driving system. Exempts a vehicle with an engaged automated driving system from licensure. Provides protocol in case of an accident involving an autonomous vehicle. Requires a vehicle equipped with an automated driving system to be properly titled, registered, and insured. Preempts the counties from regulating the testing of autonomous vehicles that is in addition to regulation provided in state statute.
Establishes the Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program to be implemented and administered by the department of health. Requires the department of health to obtain federal approval, make reports, and adopt rules. Appropriates funds.
Clarifies the use of reasonable corporal punishment. Repeals the justification of use of force by parents, guardians, teachers, and persons otherwise entrusted with the care or supervision of a minor.
Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and permanent. Increases and amends the refundable food/excise tax credit by basing the amount of the credit on a taxpayer's Hawaii earned income, rather than federal adjusted gross income. Increases minimum wage rate to $11.00 per hour beginning on 1/1/2021, $12.00 per hour beginning on 1/1/2022, $12.50 per hour beginning on 1/1/2023, and $13.00 per hour beginning on 1/1/2024.
Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish from persons who are fishing.
Establishes general excise tax exemptions for food, medical services, and feminine hygiene products.
Provides a general excise tax exemption for certain food or food ingredients.
