Prohibits manufacturers and contract testing facilities in Hawaii from using animal test methods for the purpose of testing cosmetics or household products for which an alternative test method is available. Imposes a civil fine and authorizes the attorney general to seek injunctive relief and any other recovery of damages.
Legalizes the personal use, possession, and sale of cannabis in a specified quantity. Authorizes medical cannabis dispensaries to sell non-medical cannabis for personal use beginning February 1, 2021. Subjects transactions for non-medical cannabis to excise taxes and income taxes. Makes conforming amendments. (SD1)
Prohibits the use of lead-based paint on outdoor structures after 12/31/20. (SD1)
Requires motor vehicles to have headlights and taillights on at all times during the operation of the vehicle.
Amends the definition of "lot", "houselot", "residential lot", and "residential houselot" in section 516-1, HRS, by deleting the requirement that such parcels be zoned for residential use.
Appropriates funds for portions of the Hawai‘i interagency biosecurity plan to enhance protection of Hawai‘i's natural resources, agriculture, human health, and way of life. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation to make improvements at Wailoa small boat harbor. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Makes an appropriation to improve na ala hele, the Hawaii statewide trail and access program, by improving access to and maintaining state controlled recreational trails statewide and promoting hiker safety and education and outreach regarding hiker etiquette, including Native Hawaiian culture, history, and traditional and customary practices connected to Hawaii's trails. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Bans the sale of beverage containers connected to each other with plastic connecting devices. Establishes fines. Establishes the plastic reduction special fund. Takes effect 1/1/2021. (SD1)
Requires each state government branch to establish a shared leave program for state employees. Allows the chief executive of a county to establish a shared leave program for county employees. Precludes a state government branch from prohibiting leave sharing between different departments or bargaining units because of administrative infeasibility. Allows an employee's designation of beneficiary form to be filed with the department where the employee is employed and permits the designation to be made through a statement that is not verified or written.
