Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for Hawaii County Career Criminal Prosecution Unit.
Allows unit owners in planned community associations and homeowners associations to withhold legal fees from assessments claimed by associations pending decision in an arbitration or court proceeding in which the owner has filed for a determination of the validity of the amounts and attorney's fees claimed by the association.
Requires absentee ballots to be mailed not later than the closing of the polls on any election day and to be received by the clerk not later than three days following the closing of the polls on any election day.
Prohibits the selling or offering for sale any fish or aquatic life taken under an aquarium fish permit subjected to substantial injury or cruel treatment.
Imposes a restraining order that preserves the financial assets of the parties and their dependents upon the commencement of annulment, divorce, or separation court action.
Permits licensed dental hygienists in the State to operate under general, rather than direct, supervision of a licensed dentist.
Continues the nursing facility sustainability program for two years. Appropriates funds out of the nursing facility sustainability program special fund for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. (SB285 HD1)
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to study various effects that the legalization of marijuana have had on other states. Appropriates funds.
Clarifies that an adequate supply of medical marijuana authorized for possession by a qualifying patient and the primary caregiver includes seven marijuana plants that are at least twelve inches in height or width, and seven marijuana seedlings that are less than twelve inches in height and width. Authorizes primary caregivers to continue cultivating marijuana for qualifying patients until December 31, 2020. Defines edible cannabis products as manufactured cannabis that is intended to be used, in whole or in part, for human consumption and provides manufacturing requirements for edible cannabis products. Authorizes licensed medical marijuana dispensaries to manufacture and distribute edible cannabis products beginning July 1, 2018. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Establishes a presumption of possession for purposes of enforcing the prohibition on fireworks without a valid permit or license.
