Repeals the requirement that each UH campus prepare an operations plan for each fiscal year. Repeals the automatic lapse of moneys in the UH Tuition and Fees Special Fund. (HB415 HD1)
Authorizes general obligation bonds for capital improvements to the State's water reuse systems. (HB445 HD1)
Appropriates funds for laptop or tablet computers to be used by teachers and students for digital teaching and learning. (HB251 HD1)
Directs the DOH to perform a study to develop a pilot program to provide state-provided financial support to individuals pursuing a doctor of medicine degree in exchange for a commitment to practice medicine in Hawaii after they graduate. (HB1089 HD1)
Requires grantees to publicly recognize state support of project that have been awarded grants.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Education to install air conditioning in public schools that prioritize the project. (HB247 HD1)
Extends for two additional years, the sunset date of Act 42, SLH 2018, which restores authority to the UH President to act as UH's Chief Procurement Officer for all procurement contracts under Chapter 103D, HRS. (HB414 HD1)
Creates a Patient Lift Task Force to address employee health and safety in lifting and transporting patients in a hospital setting. Requires a report, including proposed legislation, to the Legislature. (HB303 HD1)
Establishes a teacher retention advisory board within the Department of Education for administrative purposes to study and make recommendations regarding teacher retention and recruitment in the State. Requires the advisory board to design a teacher mentorship pilot program to be administered by the Department of Education during the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 school years. Requires the Department of Education to conduct detailed exit interviews with teachers who voluntarily leave the employ of the department. Requires annual reports to the legislature. (HB650 HD1)
Establishes a near shore fishing tour guide license requirement. Expands permitted fishing areas for near shore fishing tour guides. (HB446 HD1)
