Allows disclosure of government records in cases where a police officer has been suspended or discharged in a disciplinary action.
Allows a civil action for recovery of damages to be brought by persons subjected to sexual offenses as a minor against the person who committed the act at any time by repealing the statute of limitations. Repeals the period during which a victim of child sexual abuse may bring an otherwise time-barred civil action against the victim's abuser or an entity with a duty of care, including the State and counties.
Amends Act 223, SLH 2015 to extend the sunset of the refundable food/excise tax credit for two years to 12/31/19.
Allows a court to choose from 1 to 3 qualified examiners in felony cases in which a defendant's fitness to proceed is in doubt. Requires that at least 1 of the examiners is a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist. Removes the requirement that 1 of the 3 examiners shall be a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist designated by the director of health from within DOH.
Amends the deduction from the gross proceeds of a county's surcharge on state tax to reimburse the State for costs associated with handling the assessment, collection, and disposition of the county surcharge on state tax.
Provides that, notwithstanding provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to the contrary, the amount of the state tax credit for research activities shall be calculated based on all qualified research expenses for the taxable year. Appropriates funds for a compliance specialist position within DOTAX to assist with administration of the tax credit.
Prohibits counties from charging for automatic fire sprinkler or automatic fire sprinkler system inspections in any HHFDC housing projects. Makes permanent the prohibition on counties from requiring installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers in new or existing one or twofamily dwelling units used only for residential purposes. Repeals the prohibition on counties from requiring installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers in nonresidential agricultural and aquacultural buildings and structures located outside an urban area. Takes effect on June 29, 2017.
Prohibits enforced wage secrecy and retaliation or discrimination against employees who disclose, discuss, or inquire about their own or co-workers' wages.
Appropriates funds for the P4C Program of the University of Hawaii Uehiro Academy for Philosophy and Ethics in Education and for teachers of the Department of Education to train with the P4C Program.
Allows each county to enact and enforce ordinances necessary to prevent, investigate, control, or eradicate invasive species on any public or private premises within the limits of the county.
