Requires a wind energy facility owner, the owner of the land, or the department of land and natural resources to be responsible for facility decommissioning and provides for recovery of costs.
Retains an unspecified portion of the county allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to fund an income tax credit for residential property owners in the State.
Establishes criteria for the subdivision of agricultural lands to promote agricultural uses. (HB2020 HD1)
Requires certain persons to immediately report a potential tort claim to the family court when that person has reason to believe that a child in foster custody has suffered an injury that may arise to a tort claim. Establishes procedures for the family court to allow a child in foster custody who has suffered an injury to seek outside legal representation for a claim of damages as a result of a tort. (HB1885 HD1)
Requires members of the county liquor commissions and liquor control adjudication boards to submit to annual criminal history record checks. Requires attorneys hired by the liquor commission or liquor control adjudication board to submit to annual criminal background checks. Removes the requirement that the liquor commission appoints and removes an administrator subject to the civil service laws. Makes final decisions by the liquor commission reviewable under chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Requires the Department of Transportation to work in conjunction with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology of the University of Hawaii, the county of Maui and federal agencies to develop a strategic plan to protect coastal highways from the effects of coastal erosion and update the plan as needed every five years. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds.
Establishes a college savings program income tax credit.
Allows development of affordable housing in agricultural and rural districts if certain conditions are met.
Establishes a detailed process allowing law enforcement officers and family or household members to obtain a court order to prevent a person from accessing firearms and ammunition where the person poses a danger of causing bodily injury to oneself or another.
Requires courts to order any person charged with a criminal offense to be released on personal recognizance or on the execution of an unsecured bond, unless the person is unlikely to appear for trial. Requires the Judiciary to establish statewide court appearance reminder system. Establishes requirements for any pretrial risk assessment tool used by the Judiciary.
