Annually increases minimum wage 1/1/18 - 1/1/2021. On 9/30/2021 and thereafter requires DLIR to adjust the minimum hourly wage in accordance with the Honolulu region consumer price index. Deletes tip credit.
Clarifies the telecommunication exemptions to include small wireless and wireline facilities. Repeals and codifies in the Hawaii Revised Statutes provisions of Act 151, SLH 2011, that are permanent and general. Expands the definition of "wireless communications" antennas to include small wireless or wireline facilities. (HB624 HD1)
Appropriates funds for the Aging and Disability Resource Center. (HB612 HD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for one full-time equivalent Fall Prevention and Early Detection Coordinator position, which was established by Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 2014. (HB614 HD1)
Requires every retail dealer to conspicuously post a tax rate decal on each pump owned or leased by the retail dealer that displays the current federal fuel tax, state fuel tax, each county's fuel tax, and state license tax assessed on a gallon of gasoline and other liquid fuel sold at the pump. Establishes the tax rate decal special fund to be administered by the department of agriculture. Provides a penalty. Makes appropriation. Takes effect on January 1, 2018.
Permits a driver of a vehicle to make a right turn from the shoulder of a roadway with a speed limit of forty-five miles per hour or higher under certain conditions and it is reasonably safe to turn.
Appropriates general funds for 6.0 FTE positions for the UH Pamantasan Council to promote access and diversity, including programs and policies related to Philippine courses and Filipino students. (HB902 HD1)
Appropriates funds to the department of human services to study the impact and feasibility of creating an integrated database of certain information related to homeless individuals for providers of homeless services.
Increases the fines for violations involving use of mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle.
Increases from 45 days to 90 days the time by which an application and notice for a mechanic's or materialman's lien must be filed after completion of applicable improvements. (HB732 HD1)
