Establishes a permit that exempts sustainable living research and sites from certain county codes, ordinances, and rules. Effective 7/1/2038. (HD1)
Requires any person applying for a license as an electrical contractor, pole and line contractor, high voltage electrical contractor, or electronic systems contractor to possess a trade license or an electrical engineering degree from an accredited college to perform electrical work in the State. (HB976 HD1)
Makes an appropriation to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Hawaii for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit, including the hiring of necessary staff. (HB477 HD1)
Appropriates funds for the Big Island Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Hawaii. (HB367 HD1)
Increases the fines for speeding violations occurring in a school zone or a construction area.
Repeals the changes made to agricultural and aquacultural building permit requirements in Act 203, SLH 2013, to ensure that Hawaii's communities are not suspended from participation in the NFIP.
Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to designate transit-oriented development community districts along the Honolulu Rail Station Transit Corridor.
Sets a deadline for the transfer of certain non-agricultural park lands from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. (HB618 HD2)
Requires coffee blend labels to disclose regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than 51 per cent coffee by weight from that geographic origin.
Bans knowingly selling in the State personal care products containing oxybenzone or octinoxate, except for medically-licensed prescriptions. Takes effect on 10/1/2017.
