Requires counties to revoke licenses for the sale of fireworks for licensees that have violated restriction on the sale of fireworks. Prohibits licensees that have violated restrictions on the sale of fireworks from obtaining a new license.
Changes the allowed absence by a primary caregiver at a community care foster family home to 48 hours in calendar week with no absence longer than 24 consecutive hours.
Maddy summarySB 3052 would lower the minimum age requirement for substitute caregivers in community care foster family homes from the current standard to 18 years, as specified in Department of Health rules. This directly affects foster family homes regulated by the Department of Health that hire temporary caregivers. The bill amends existing Department of Health regulations to set 18 as the new minimum age, allowing younger adults to serve in these roles. It does not change other foster care eligibility or operational requirements.
Maddy summarySB 2994 establishes a two-year pilot program providing free public transit rides for children (Keiki) on Oahu and Kauai. The bill appropriates state funds to cover the cost of these free rides during the pilot period. It directly affects children using public transit on those islands, removing fare costs for eligible riders. The key mechanism is the temporary, funded program replacing standard fare requirements for children during the two-year trial. This is a concrete policy change focused on expanding access to transit for young residents.
For purposes of permissible uses in agricultural districts, establishes minimum requirements for income received from agricultural activity for a family occupying a farm dwelling. Provides that the definition of a "farm dwelling" includes agricultural activity that is considered a farming operation under section 165-2, HRS, and is conducted on more than 50 per cent of the entire lot.
Requires any petitioner for a district boundary amendment to obtain certification from the Commission on Water Resources Management that enough water is available for the project needs without causing harm to the relevant aquifers and provide that certification to the Land Use Commission.
Replaces the current statutory prohibition on private shoreline hardening with a policy directing the minimization of these structures. Establishes a clear, time-limited statutory framework for emergency permits within the conservation district, including defined standards for permit duration and extension.
Amends the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency's functions to include ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related federal and state disability access laws by integrating the needs of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. Appropriates funds to establish a Disability Integration Specialist and for programming support for disability community projects.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to revitalize and enhance the Agricultural Statistics Program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds.
Maddy summarySB 2496 appropriates state funds to the Executive Office on Early Learning to administer support for family-child interaction learning programs. It directly affects early childhood education providers and families participating in these programs by providing dedicated funding. The key mechanism is the allocation of specific budget resources to the Executive Office, which will distribute funds to eligible local programs focused on parent-child engagement. This bill does not change program requirements but ensures financial support for existing early learning initiatives.
