Amends the definition of "water pollutant" as used in chapter 342D, HRS, relating to water pollution, to exclude locally sourced sand that meets certain conditions.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study on the state of broadband access in all public housing projects in the State. Requires the Public Housing Authority to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to request assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau as may be necessary.
Conditions the designation of community-based subsistence fishing areas upon approval of the affected community.
Allows consumer fireworks and aerial devices to be used between sunset and midnight on New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July. Imposes a one per cent surcharge on the sale of commercial fireworks and aerial devices.
Establishes an independent authority to be called the Kawaihapai Airfield Authority. The intent of this authority is to allow continued use of Kawaihapai airfield for private and commercial use by the state's residents and tourists.
Authorizes the department of business, economic development, and tourism to maintain airfields. Requires the department of transportation to transfer the lease of Kawaihapai Airfield to the department of business, economic development, and tourism.
Requires DLIR to withhold and deduct income taxes from unemployment insurance benefits.
Provides that licenses and leases for certain non-residential lots and tracts of land under issued pursuant to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, shall be issued based on fair market value, subject to certain exceptions. Prohibits subletting of certain lots and tracts of land. Clarifies that existing exceptions to conditions in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, that prohibit a beneficiary from subletting a tracts do not apply if the tract if also used for non-residential purposes. Clarifies that certain provisions relating to subleases shall not be construed to override other provisions against transfers of licenses or subletting.
State Educational Activities; Expands Disability Discrimination Protections
Establishes the Moku Manu marine state monument. Manages certain ocean recreation activities within the monument.
