Exempts accessory dwelling units within one-half mile of a rail transit station or bus stop from off-street parking or parking stall requirements.
Sponsored bills
Authorizes mental health professionals who are enrolled in an accredited training program or have completed all licensing requirements except for experience hours or the licensing examination, or both, and are under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, to provide minor-initiated mental health treatment or counseling services without the consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian. (SD1)
Codifies certain developmental disabilities under the Department of Health.
Establishes term limits of not more than the lesser of three terms or twelve years for members of the board of trustees, office of Hawaiian affairs.
Permits claimants for unemployment benefits to report in person or via electronic communication. Prohibits denial of unemployment insurance benefits if a claimant is out of the State with access to facilities and methods that are prevailing or customarily used by persons to work remotely in the claimant's occupation.
Requires any wireless communication antennas located within conservation districts to be camouflaged to blend in with the surrounding areas.
Assesses a $10 motor vehicle importation fee for each motor vehicle that is imported into the State, due to the county that is the final destination of the vehicle. Provides that revenue from the motor vehicle importation fee shall be expended for the disposal of abandoned vehicles.
Requires the court to appoint counsel to indigent parents and make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parent. (SD1)
Changes the kindergarten start age from five years of age by July 31 to five years of age by December 31.
Establishes the felony offense of persistent nonsupport in the first degree when a person knowingly and persistently fails to provide support to a child, spouse, or other dependent to whom the person has a legal obligation of support for five years or longer, or is $30,000 or more in arrears. (SD1)