Establishes and appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) permanent veterinary medical officer position within the Department of Health. (HB2498 HD1)
Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
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Designates May as Military Appreciation Month in Hawaii.
Prohibits internet service providers from using the personal information of customers for specific purposes without the prior written consent of customers. (HB2296 HD1)
Establishes and appropriates funds for a Regional Nutrient Cycling Pilot Program on Maui. Requires DOA to report on the efficacy of the pilot program. (HB2102 HD2)
Requires special permit approval for solar energy facilities larger than fifteen kilowatts on one or more lots in non-conforming residential subdivisions, which have been identified by the county, located on land with soil classified with an overall productivity rating of class D or E. (HB2665 HD1)
Establishes a health care access task force to review health care policies, the affordable care act, and other jurisdictions' health care legislative proposals to determine ways the state can increase access to health care. (HB1896 HD1)
Appropriates funds to improve the health care services related to cardiac care at Kona Community Hospital. Funds may be used for the construction of a hybrid catheterization lab and operating room and funding of cardiology staff positions to alleviate the lack of cardiac care. Permits the Department of Health to hire physicians to serve as district health officers. (HB782 HD1)
Exempts affordable housing projects developed or financed by HHFDC or a county, housing projects that satisfy county affordable housing requirements and qualify for county fee exemptions, and affordable rental housing for which the developer received Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from school impact fees. (HB1804 HD1)