Establishes a task force to investigate the environmental, infrastructure, public health, and economic consequences of the Red Hill water crisis and include a recommendation plan that also considers water rationing. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
Sen. Donna Kim
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Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to release to beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, monthly reports that contain certain information on leases and fiscal matters. (SD1)
Requires the Department of Transportation Harbors Division to conduct a comprehensive study examining increased commercial activity at Kalaeloa Harbor to support the offloading of additional cargo containers and livestock transportation. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
Exempts any person who has reached the age of sixty-five from the requirement of having a debilitating medical condition to be eligible for the use of medical cannabis. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
Requires underground storage tank permit applicants to submit contingency plans for worst case scenarios. Requires a public hearing to be held prior to permit approval. Requires an applicant to be in good standing before receiving a permit approval. (SD1)
Requires certain landlords, lessors, or plaintiffs in a summary possession action to provide proof of payment of taxes due to the State as a condition of the issuance of a writ of possession.
Specifies under the Hawaii Rules of Evidence that a court may order that the testimony of witnesses be taken through a live two-way video connection in certain circumstances.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Maui College for the relocation of the University of Hawaii Maui College, Molokai Education Center. (SD1)
Allows grandparents of a minor child to be awarded reasonable visitation rights when the child's parent is unable to exercise parental visitation. Sets forth procedures, considerations, and standards for the court to grant grandparent visiting rights. Specifies that a violation of the terms and conditions of the court order granting grandparent reasonable visiting rights is punishable as contempt of court. (SD1)
Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to develop and publish accessibility standards for electronic information technology for individuals with disabilities by December 31, 2022. Requires each state entity to revise its existing procurement and development rules, policies, and procedures to incorporate the accessibility standards within six months of publication. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)