Clarifies the list of acceptable institutions or organizations that can approve the continuing education courses needed by naturopathic physicians for license renewal.
Allows the works of art special fund to be used to recognize and support local artists, including student artists and arts education programs in K-12 schools; and as administrative support for programs that support works of art and artists, including when state funds are required to obtain federal funding.
Establishes a digital identification pilot program to be implemented by the director of transportation and administered by the examiner of drivers for each county. Requires the director of transportation to acquire or develop a mobile application that displays digital identification required for drivers' licenses and civil identification cards. Repeals on June 30, 2022.
Prohibits display of any material that distracts, obstructs the view of, or affects the safety of other drivers, including but not limited to flags, towels, sheets, and cloths, on vehicles being operated or moved on a public street, road, or highway, except when required to be displayed for loads that extend beyond the vehicle. Sets a fine.
Appropriates funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees, provided the department of human services obtains maximum federal matching funds available and purses all funding sources, including private grants, prior to expending any general fund appropriations.
Prohibits courts from considering parental alienation syndrome in determining child custody. Allows for the consideration of "harm" and "probable harm", rather than just "imminent harm", in Child Protective Act determinations.
Beginning 1/1/2022, prohibits the issuance of building permits for new building construction unless the applicant provides sufficient proof that the building will be able to withstand category four hurricanes. Beginning 1/1/2022, requires building permits to be obtained for work performed for state government agencies on all new public buildings, and requires new public buildings to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes.
Authorizes a prosecution for sex trafficking to be commenced at any time. Includes coercion as a means of committing the offense of sex trafficking. Makes the solicitation of a minor for sex a strict liability offense of sex trafficking. Repeals the offense of solicitation of a minor for prostitution.
Authorizes the board of agriculture to issue a letter of attestation for solar energy facilities, under certain conditions. Prohibits the public utilities commission from approving a power purchase agreement for a solar energy facility on certain lands without a letter of attestation from the board of agriculture. Clarifies the conditions in which a solar energy facility can operate on class B or C lands.
Specifies that plans of correction and the status of corrective actions for care facilities shall be added to reports by the department of health within five working days. Clarifies, for reporting purposes, that the conclusion of an inspection occurs after the initial visit to a facility is completed.
