Amends the composition of the county police commissions to require that three commissioners on each police commission have backgrounds, including equality for women, civil rights, and law enforcement, for the benefit of the public.
Clarifies the circumstances under which the individual's social security number or the last four digits of the social security number of an individual may be requested of the individual by certain persons or entities.
Repeals the renewable energies technology income tax credit. Takes effect on 1/1/2018.
Requires the governor, DBEDT, and the Hawaii state energy office to develop a strategic plan that outlines benchmarks to achieve a one hundred per cent renewable energy portfolio standard. Requires DBEDT to submit the strategic plan to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2018.
Establishes an annual electric vehicle registration surcharge to be deposited into the state highway fund.
Appropriates moneys to the department of education to provide engineering design process training sessions to teachers.
Allows students to enroll in career and technical education programs in schools outside the service area in which the student resides.
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for full-time graduate student assistants employed by the University of Hawaii. Delays formation of the graduate student assistant collective bargaining unit until 7/1/2018. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)
Establishes restrictions on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Amends the offenses of violation of privacy in the first and second degrees to specifically address the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the commission of these offenses.
Requires all motorized recreational vessels operating in nearshore waters to have properly functioning propeller guards. Takes effect on 01/01/2018.
