Proposes an amendment to the Hawaiʻi State Constitution to allow the Legislature to enact laws establishing limitations on moneys expended by any noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures to influence the outcome of a state election. (SD1)
Requires the department of education to develop and implement safety training for all cafeteria student helpers and ensure the student helpers receive the training prior to them volunteering.
Establishes an excise tax of 25 cents for e-liquid cartridges and fifteen per cent of the wholesale price of open system eliquid sold, used, or possessed by a wholesaler or dealer on or after 7/1/2023. Defines and amends related terms. Makes conforming amendments.
Establishes the photo noise violation monitoring system law. Establishes the Photo Noise Violation Monitoring System Program to enforce the State Community Noise Code, implemented by the State on any state or county highways within the respective county. Allows the State to establish and implement a photo noise violation monitoring system imposing monetary liability on the registered owner of a motor vehicle for failure to comply with the State Community Noise Code. Establishes fines. Establishes the Photo Noise Violation Monitoring System Program Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Prohibits the use, ownership, and sale of excessively loud vehicles. Increases maximum fines. Appropriates funds.
Requires any document that constitutes a certificate of birth issued under the laws of this State to allow for "nonbinary" or "X" to be a sex or gender marker choice.
Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Requires condominium associations and planned community associations that have a service agreement with a towing company to maintain and provide to the towing company a "do not tow" list of authorized resident vehicles. Prohibits authorized vehicles that are on the "do not tow" list from being towed, unless authorized by certain individuals.
Clarifies that the engineering study required prior to the setting of a maximum speed limit shall not apply to reductions of maximum speed limits.
Clarifies when the termination of peer-to-peer car-sharing occurs for purposes of motor vehicle insurance. Clarifies the application of the peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance laws as to other entities that make available rental vehicles under state law. Amends the minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage for shared cars to be consistent with the existing minimum coverage for personal vehicles. Clarifies when the requirements for motor vehicle insurance coverage are satisfied. Repeals the sunset of the peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance requirements.
Establishes under the Hawaiʻi Children's Trust Fund Coalition a collective impact program called the Malama ‘Ohana Program to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's existing child welfare system. Requires the Malama ‘Ohana Program to report to the legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Appropriates funds.
