Makes the earned income tax credit refundable in twelve monthly payments, unless the taxpayer opts to receive the refund in a lump sum. Creates a subaccount in the tax reserve fund for refunds of the earned income tax credit.
Authorizes the Land Use Commission to compel any public agency to comply with its duties, responsibilities, and statutory requirements regarding conservation districts.
Designates the month of September of each year as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.
Authorizes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to issue special purpose revenue bonds in its name to finance the costs of a geothermal industrial park near a new or existing geothermal power source for the purpose of creating economic opportunity for energy intensive industries engaged in commerce.
Increases the minimum wage to $12.25 per hour in 2019 and $15 per hour in 2020. Repeals language allowing the hourly wage of a tipped employee to be increased on account of tips. Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to annually calculate the adjusted minimum wage rate to the nearest five cents using the Honolulu region CPI-W.
Establishes standards for medical cannabis testing and certification.
Prohibits the sale of sunscreen or personal care products that contain oxybenzone or octinoxate in Hawaii, beginning 1/1/2023.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually update the minimum wage based upon a percentage of the median hourly wage for all occupations in Hawaii.
Specifies that a consumer credit reporting agency shall not charge a fee for placing, lifting, or removing a security freeze on a consumer's credit report or for placing or removing a security freeze on a protected consumer's credit report or records.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the establishment of a training academy for conservation and resources enforcement officers.
