Amends the cigarette and tobacco tax on cigarettes and little cigars beginning July 1, 2020. Adds additional allocations for revenues generated by the tax. (SB887 HD2)
Phases in a prohibition on the manufacture and sale of personal care products containing synthetic plastic microbeads.
Expands the coffee labeling requirements to include ready-to-drink coffee beverages.
Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent position in the executive office on aging to coordinate the provision of public and private Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services and update the state plan on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. (SD1)
Increases the Hula Mae multifamily revenue bond authorization to an unspecified amount. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Clarifies that clinical victim support services for victims of sexual violence and abuse are a mental health outpatient services benefit required to be covered under health insurance policies offered by health insurers, mutual benefit societies, fraternal benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations. (SB1036 HD1)
Requires coffee blend labels to disclose regional origins and percent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than 51 percent coffee by weight from that geographic origin.
Requires the state auditor to conduct an audit of the division of consumer advocacy and submit a report of its findings.
Prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee based on the employee's status as a qualifying patient and from taking action against an employee based solely on the employee's status as a qualifying patient or if the results of the employee's drug test are positive for cannabis, subject to certain exceptions. Specifies permissible and impermissible actions by employers and employees. Takes effect 1/1/2051. (SD1)
Prohibits sale of polystyrene foam food service containers and the sale or service of food using polystyrene containers statewide. Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules for implementation including for enforcement, exemptions, and consumer education. (SB367 HD1)
