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 Human Services to establish and implement a Child Care Provider Subsidy and Bonus Program to provide subsidies to retain the existing child care workforce in licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers and bonuses to registered family child care homes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (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)
Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each actual day of attendance at court.
Appropriates funds to support the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council to ensure its long-term viability and prevent future problems. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded.
Establishes the Hawaiʻi Age-Appropriate Design Code to promote privacy protections for children and ensure that online products, services, or features that are likely to be accessed by children are designed in a manner that recognizes the distinct needs of children at different age ranges. Establishes a Children's Data Protection Working Group, administratively attached to the Department of the Attorney General, to assess and develop recommendations on the best practices for the implementation of the Hawaiʻi Age-Appropriate Design Code. Establishes the Consumer Privacy Special Fund. Establishes penalties.
Allows all-terrain vehicle to drive on streets with posted speed limits of not more than 45 miles per hour. Allows all-terrain vehicles to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights and tail lights. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap. Includes in the definition of "utility-terrain vehicle" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to 6 people in seat belts. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Prohibits landlords from discriminating against a potential tenant based on the tenant's credit history, credit score, or creditworthiness. Expands prohibition on employers from discriminating against an individual in compensation or in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual's credit history or credit report.
Appropriates funding for the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab to support little fire ant mitigation and eradication efforts.
