Ensures that property that is used for short-term rental transient accommodations in the State is subject to and in compliance with applicable State and county laws.
Allows service providers to request and authorize transportation to and from school on behalf of homeless children and families.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to develop an intake and dispatch training program to enable the department to efficiently and effectively receive and respond to information and reports relating to conservation and resource enforcement matters received on the division of conservation and resource enforcement's direct line. Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent civil service position to provide intake and dispatcher services for the division of conservation and resource enforcement.
Promotes the space industry in Hawaii by creating a Multinational Lunar Architecture Alliance to provide recommendations and guidance for the establishment of an evolvable lunar architecture on the Big Island of Hawaii and to plan a development summit.
Clarifies the definition of "bicycles" for purposes of county vehicular taxes, highway safety laws, statewide traffic code, and bicycle laws by adding "low-speed electric bicycles" and defining low-speed electric bicycles. Excludes low-speed electric bicycles from the definitions of "moped", "motor vehicle", and "vehicle". Prohibits low-speed electric bicycle riding on all sidewalks.
Repeals criminal penalties for possession of marijuana, but retains penalties for marijuana cultivation and distribution. Specifies that the crime of promoting a detrimental drug in the first degree includes the selling or bartering of more than one ounce of marijuana.
Authorizes for testing purposes the operation of autonomous vehicles in the State of Hawaii. Requires Department of Transportation to establish an application and approval process and report annually to the legislature. Makes an appropriation.
Establishes various provisions to address homelessness. Increases the conveyance tax and directs the additional revenues towards experimental or demonstration housing projects administered by the HPHA and the HFDC and homeless facilities and programs administered by DHS. Establishes civil rights boards to address civil rights of homeless. Requires a survey of available state property for affordable rental housing. Requires DHS to conduct a homeless summit. Provides job assistance for homeless individuals. Establishes a working group in DHS to seek material and services for the Next Step Shelter. Appropriates moneys.
Amends the definition of provider agency for homelessness services to include nonprofits that accept funds without a contract. Requires annual reports of providers' effectiveness.
Creates the offense of urinating or defecating in a urine free zone. Designates certain public places as urine free zones. Establishes fines or completion of a court approved drug, alcohol, or mental health treatment program as consequences for a violation.
