Establishes a teacher loan program to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of Department of Education schools. Allows a loan to be forgiven for teachers who become a licensed teacher in Hawaiʻi or for teachers who will commit to teach for seven years at a Hawaiʻi public school or public charter school.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim.
Exempts accessory dwelling units, ohana dwelling units, and certain affordable rental housing projects developed pursuant to a county ordinance from school impact fees. Effective 6/30/2024. Sunsets 7/1/2026.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to indemnify Molokai ranchers whose herds were affected by the bovine tuberculosis outbreak and have not received indemnification from other sources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 19th senatorial district.
Allows a newly hired public employee to file a complaint with the Hawaiʻi Labor Relations Board if the employee is not provided, within 20 calendar days of being hired, a general orientation on the employee's benefits and rights, or if the exclusive representative who represents the employee is not permitted to attend and present information at the employee's general orientation.
Establishes the Hawaiʻi Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist qualifying households in paying their energy bills. Establishes the Hawaiʻi Home Energy Assistance Special Fund. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
Exempts cultural practitioners of martial arts from the prohibition of and penalty against butterfly knives; provided that evidence of instructor certification is provided.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to construct a mental health facility for inmates or detainees with mental health needs. Appropriates funds.
Establishes the regenerative tourism program with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to increase regenerative tourism. Establishes a grant program. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
