Establishes an individual mandate for certain qualified taxpayers to sign up for and maintain health insurance throughout the year, or pay a penalty on their individual income tax return, subject to certain exceptions. Sunsets on 12/31/2023. (SB2924 HD2)
Amends the ethics continuing education requirement for dentists to require six hours of ethics training within each biennial renewal period instead of three hours annually. (SB2931 HD2)
Amends the composition and term length of members of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. (SB2319 HD1)
Proposes an amendment to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution to modify the appointment process for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. Repeals the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. (SB2316 HD1)
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist SpinLaunch, Inc., with the financing of the planning, design, and construction of a satellite launch system. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Expands the scope of the condominium education trust fund to cover voluntary binding arbitration between interested parties. Amends the conditions that mandate mediation and exceptions to mandatory mediation. Makes conforming amendments. Sunsets on July 1, 2020. (SB2060 HD1)
Authorizes a naturopathic physician to prescribe and administer testosterone that is consistent with naturopathic medical practice. Clarifies that narcotic drugs and controlled substances, other than testosterone, shall not be included within the naturopathic formulary. Effective July 1, 2035. (SD2)
Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to prioritize, identify, utilize, and maintain nature-based solutions in its climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts at the regional, state, and local levels. Clarifies "nature-based solutions". Requires the Commission to develop a science-based carbon budget for the State. (SB2965 HD1)
