Appropriates funds to improve the health care services related to cardiac care at Kona community hospital, including the construction of a hybrid catheterization lab and operating room and funding of cardiology staff positions to alleviate the lack of care.
Makes permanent an exemption from tort liability for the State and counties arising from lifeguard services, but not for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions.
Clarifies that a dentist who has not successfully completed the education specified for the dental specialty as defined by the American Dental Association may be subject to license suspension or revocation or a fine if the dentist uses words or phrases in advertising that are similar to the existing list of prohibited words or phrases. Expands the prohibited words or phrases to include "dentistry for children".
Requires DOT to implement a vision zero program in Hawaii by July 1, 2018.
Requires a person licensed to sell firearms to report to police any unlawful attempt to purchase a firearm from the licensee.
Authorizes pharmacies to dispense controlled substances, other than Schedule II substances, without an authorization to refill a prescription under limited conditions.
Establishes a 3-year parametric disaster insurance pilot program within DAGS to be funded by the interest from the hurricane reserve trust fund.
Prohibits any person other than a law enforcement officer or lifeguard from operating a vessel within the ocean waters of Kailua Bay on Oahu within 750 feet of the shoreline at a speed in excess of slow-no-wake.
Establishes the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument Program within DLNR-DAR to coordinate and fulfill the State's role and responsibilities in co-managing the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument with federal authorities.
Requires the Department of Public Safety to reassess the classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug under state law and to report its findings to the Legislature.
