Establishes minimum starting salaries for certified teachers who, with or without a master's degree, have completed an accredited teacher education program. (SD1)
Establishes and appropriates funds for a school meal subsidy program within the department of education to provide school lunch subsidies to children whose families do not otherwise qualify for free lunch under the free and reduced price lunch program, subject to income eligibility. (SD1)
Establishes the Mauna Kea special fund and Mauna Kea natural area reserve special fund. Reallocates funds from the Mauna Kea lands management special fund to the Mauna Kea special fund and Mauna Kea natural area reserve special fund.
Appropriates funds for flooding remediation by the engineering division of the department of land and natural resources on Tax Map Key (3) 2-3-023:006 to be expended by the department of land and natural resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Requires the family court to terminate parental rights if the court determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that a natural parent committed sexual assault of the other natural parent; the child was conceived as a result of the sexual assault by the parent; and termination of parental rights is in the best interests of the child, under certain conditions. Requires the family court to suspend custody and visitation, after proper filing of a petition and a hearing, to any child whose parent or legal guardian is charged for a sexual assault or other offense, under certain conditions. (SD1)
Converts the earned income tax credit from a nonrefundable to a refundable tax credit.
Requires registration of transient vacation rentals with the director of commerce and consumer affairs prior to operating or doing business in the State. Permits certain nonconforming uses of transient vacation rentals. Establishes penalties for noncompliance with registration requirements and allocates associated fines to the compliance resolution fund. Authorizes the counties to impose additional regulations. Creates searchable database. Registration requirements effective January 1, 2020.
