Amends the definition of "capital investment costs" to include the planting of trees having an expected lifespan of at least 15 years.
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Specifies under the Hawaii Rules of Evidence that a court may order that the testimony of witnesses be taken through a live two-way video connection in certain circumstances.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Maui College for the relocation of the University of Hawaii Maui College, Molokai Education Center. (SD1)
Allows grandparents of a minor child to be awarded reasonable visitation rights when the child's parent is unable to exercise parental visitation. Sets forth procedures, considerations, and standards for the court to grant grandparent visiting rights. Specifies that a violation of the terms and conditions of the court order granting grandparent reasonable visiting rights is punishable as contempt of court. (SD1)
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goals and indicators.
Establishes the noise pollution task force within the Department of Health to investigate noise pollution and provide recommendations on how to better regulate excessive noise pollution throughout the State, from both stationary and non-stationary sources. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
Requires the Department of Transportation to specify rules, procedures, standards, and enforcement for mandatory noise abatement as part of the Tour Aircraft Operators Permit.
Establishes the Pulehunui Community Development District and the Pulehunui Community Development District Board. (SD1)
Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
Requires the disposition for new leases of any public lands under the jurisdiction of the Board of Agriculture or Department of Agriculture by public auction to be open to the public. Requires the Board of Agriculture or Department of Agriculture, as applicable, to issue public advertisements for each public auction. (SD1)