Requires, on or before 9/1/2018, that the department of health adopt rules for underground storage tanks and tank systems to conform with certain federal regulations and that include additional requirements for field-constructed underground storage tanks and tank systems. (SD1)
Increases the fines for violations of use of mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle.
Increases the fine for failure to use a seat belt.
Repeals the statute authorizing the assessment of a special fund for departmental administrative expenses.
Prohibits commingling of moneys distributed by the State or federal government for the purpose of operating a charter school with other moneys that do not have an educational purpose that benefits the charter school. Prohibits any action of a charter school or its governing board from giving rise to a private cause of action against the State. Requires any contract entered into by a charter school over a minimum amount to contain conditions and provisions provided by the department of the attorney general. (SD1)
Establishes the maritime industry grant program. Appropriates moneys to fund the grant program. Takes effect 1/7/2059. (SD1)
Exempts vehicles transporting asphalt or other high temperature loads from the requirement that their loads be covered.
Allows the governor to negotiate land exchanges to acquire lands that are suitable for long-term diversified agricultural production. Requires a report to the legislature.
Specifies that ten per cent of general excise tax revenues collected from medical marijuana dispensaries and ten per cent of gross income generated by each entity that holds a medical marijuana dispensary license shall be allocated to the mental health and substance abuse special fund. Authorizes moneys in the mental health and substance abuse special fund to be used for the payment of the operating expenses of mental health and substance abuse programs operated by the State. (SD1)
Requires remote schools to be allocated funds using categorical allotments, rather than through the weighted student formula. Defines a remote school as any public school that is a high school located at least a one-hour drive away from the next nearest high school or a high school located on the island of Lanai, Molokai, or Niihau.
