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.
Requires all principal departments in the State to use gender-neutral terminology in all state contracts.
Amends the definition of "capital investment costs" to include the planting of trees having an expected lifespan of at least 15 years.
Expands the purpose and rationale for which counties may create special improvement districts to include environmental research, restoration, and maintenance; natural resource management; and natural hazard mitigation to improve environmental conditions and provide community benefits. Allows the counties to create special improvement districts for climate change and hazard mitigation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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.
Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to establish a working group to conduct a study to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow residents of the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui, and rural areas of the City and County of Honolulu, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the Legislature. Dissolves the working group on 6/30/2023. (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)
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goals and indicators.
Establishes the flight assistance tax on aviation fuel to be placed in the Flight Assistance Tax Special Fund for certain uses. Effective 1/1/2023. (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)
