Requires all motorized recreational vessels operating in nearshore waters to have properly functioning propeller guards. Takes effect on 01/01/2018.
Establishes transit oriented development community development districts. Authorizes the Hawaii community development authority to plan and develop infrastructure capacity at each of the transit stations established as transit oriented development community districts. Requires the authority to plan and develop infrastructure for state owned land surrounding one of the following rail stations: Aloha stadium, Kalihi, Iwilei, or leeward community college. Allows the authority to enter into public private partnerships.
Requires notice be given to certain county agencies at least 30 days prior to construction or installation of certain agricultural buildings and structures that are exempt from building permit and code requirements. Imposes a fine of $100 per day of violation if construction or installation begins within 30 days of notice.
Requires medical facilities filing for bankruptcy to inform every patient or former patient by written notice prior to filing for bankruptcy that the patient or former patient is entitled to a copy of the patient's or former patient's own medical records at no charge. Requires the medical facilities to provide a paper or electronic copy of the medical records to the patient or former patient upon request.
Provides state adult corrections officers the same concealed weapon exemptions allowed to state and county law enforcement officers.
Removes redundant investigating and reporting requirements of the Department of Human Services and the family courts in cases where temporary restraining orders are sought for alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household member who is a minor or incapacitated person.
Requires that each public school has a part-time or full-time library. Requires the department of education to develop a plan to ensure that each school has a part-time or full-time library. Appropriates funds.
Increases the rate of real estate conveyance tax for properties with a value of at least $2,000,000. Amends the calculation for the amount of conveyance taxes to be deposited into the rental housing revolving fund.
Establishes the state transit-oriented development authority to plan and coordinate development projects within the state-transit-oriented development district. Establishes the district within one-half mile of the sites of specified Honolulu rail transit stations.
