Creates licensing requirements and regulations for animal rescue entities; provides enforcement and penalties for violations.
Establishes an Office of Condominium Complaints and Enforcement in the Department of the Attorney General to intervene in condominium disputes. Requires Legislative Reference Bureau to study extent of condominium disputes and efficacy of the Office of Condominium Complaints and Enforcement. Appropriates money.
Establishes the R.E.A.C.H (Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health) Program in the Department of Education (DOE) to provide a standardized framework and funding for after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools. Requires the DOE to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes the R.E.A.C.H. Special Fund to supplement the costs of administering and operating the R.E.A.C.H. Program. (SB500 HD1)
Regulates the use of body-worn video cameras by law enforcement officers and body-worn video camera footage.
Establishes a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for committing the offense of misuse of 911 emergency telephone service.
Establishes public disclosure requirements for video footage obtained by law enforcement body-worn or vehicle cameras.
Changes drug paraphernalia use, possession, and delivery offenses from felonies to civil violations.
Prohibits state and county law enforcement officers from using a person's race or ethnicity to form probable cause or reasonable suspicion to stop a vehicle. Appropriates funds for the implementation of an annual racial profiling prevention training program for state and county law enforcement officers.
Requires the executive office on aging to establish the kupuna caregivers program, subject to available funds, to assist community members in obtaining care for elders while remaining in the workforce. Makes establishment of the kupuna care program mandatory, subject to available funds. Clarifies the kupuna service and support options provided by area agencies on aging within the kupuna care program. Appropriates funds for establishing and implementing the kupuna caregivers program. (SB534 HD1)
Amends the definition of "drug" for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant (OVUII) offenses under Chapter 291E, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
