Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial to minimize the length of time a child sexual offense or child abuse victim must endure the proceedings. (SD1)
Provides an income tax exclusion for certain public school teachers. Defines eligible teachers as full-time school teachers, special education teachers, school librarians, and school counselors employed by the Department of Education or a charter school. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Broadens the scope of profit-making operations students can engage in at schools to include commercial enterprises. Allows students to receive either school credit or compensation when they engage in profit-making operations. (SD2)
Makes financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult by a caregiver a Class A felony. Takes effect 9/1/2020. (SD2)
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
Increases the minimum and potential maximum fine for violating Hawaii Revised Statutes sections 291-22, 291-24, and 291-24.5, which prohibit the installation and sale of noisy mufflers.
Amends the minimum qualifications for nominees to the State Public Charter School Commission to require residency in the State. Provides that commission members may be reimbursed for necessary and reasonable travel expenses incurred in the conduct of official commission business.
Establishes a framework for the regulation of electric foot scooters by the State and counties. Amends definitions of "moped" to exclude electric foot scooters. (SD1)
Adds objectives, policies, and implementation guidelines for planning for the lei of green to the Hawaii State Planning Act. Requires a report to the Legislature and appropriates funds for costs associated with researching, compiling, and submitting the report. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Amends the nominating authority of the representatives of the Heeia community development district, Kalaeloa community development district, and Kakaako community development district on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Provides that the Hawaii Community Development Authority shall not have jurisdiction over the development of lands under the Stadium Authority's jurisdiction. Repeals provisions relating to the stadium development district. Amends Act 268, SLH 2019, by making the Stadium Authority responsible for expending the appropriations made by that Act and authorizing the Stadium Authority, rather than the Hawaii Community Development Authority, to issue the revenue bonds authorized by that Act. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
