Amends the period for an employer and an individual or labor organization that has been newly organized or certified as a representative to meet and commence to bargain collectively.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a qualified cesspool to a wastewater system approved by the director of health, or connecting to a sewerage system. Sunsets 12/31/2029.
Increases the monthly needs allowance from $50 to $75. Clarifies that the needs allowance is not intended to replace or affect funds received from the federal supplemental security income program. Requires certain long-term care facility operators to pay for generic toiletries, linens, and meals and snacks. Requires the department of human services to perform an annual review of the needs allowance. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds.
Reinstates income tax credit for cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection for eligible taxpayers and eligible expenses. Applies retroactively to 12/31/2020.
Establishes a Government Innovation Shadow Program that allows the State's governmental units to temporarily assign employees to shadow employees of other governmental agencies and private organizations and businesses to observe and report innovations, process improvements, and best practices that can be adopted by the State. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
Requires certain employers to provide paid meal periods to certain employees under certain circumstances. Establishes conditions for waivers of the paid meal periods.
Requires the Department of Education Committee on Weights to consider the impact of its weighted student formula recommendations on small and remote schools.
Requires the DOE to work with the BOE to create a public digital platform by the 2025-2026 school year that shows how schools are adopting high-quality instructional materials for K-6 English language arts.
Authorizes 2 or more members of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to meet during the transition period described in section 195H-6, HRS, regarding any matter relating to the Authority's business; provided that no commitment to vote is made or sought and no decision-making action is taken. Clarifies that the Authority is subject to state sovereign immunity.
Requires the Department of Human Services to develop a safe parking program allowing unsheltered persons who sleep in their vehicles to park overnight on state lands. Requires a report to the Legislature.
