Authorizes allocation of supplemental categorical funding to remote schools, subject to legislative appropriation. Appropriates funds. (SB553 HD1)
Increases monetary penalties for violating the laws relating to child care facilities. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to refer to the Attorney General or respective county police department any intentional, knowing, or reckless violation of the laws relating to child care facilities or certain criminal offenses. (SB21 HD1)
Establishes that employers shall pay all workers' compensation claims for compensable injuries and shall not deny claims without reasonable cause or during a pending investigation. Creates a presumption of compensability for claims submitted by employees excluded from coverage under the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act. Establishes that employers shall notify providers of service of any billing disagreements and allows providers to charge an additional rate to employers for outstanding balances owed for undisputed services or charges. Establishes resolution procedures for employers and providers who have a reasonable disagreement over liability for services rendered. Requires an employee whose claim is found to be uncompensable to submit reimbursements for services rendered. (SB857 HD2)
Requires sellers of electronic smoking devices or eliquid to obtain a retail tobacco permit or dealer or wholesale license. Increases the license fee for wholesalers or dealers and the retail tobacco permit fee. Applies the cigarette and tobacco product excise tax to electronic smoking devices and e-liquid. (SB404 HD1)
Clarifies that a mutual benefit society shall maintain a minimum net worth calculated based on gross annual premium revenues and gross annual health care expenditures. Requires gross annual premium revenues and gross annual health care expenditures to be reduced by the total amount ceded to reinsurers, provided that the reinsurance credit complies with credit for reinsurance requirements. (SB1077 HD1)
Provides a bidder of a public works construction project with two hours after the closing of bids to clarify and correct certain information regarding subcontractors. Prohibits bid shopping and bid peddling for the competitive sealed bidding process. (SB1070 HD1)
Requires each unit of government of the State and its political subdivisions to exercise reasonable care in the maintenance of all government records under its control that are required to be made available for public inspection. (SB245 HD1)
Allows the department of education to offer voluntary training for teachers and educational officers on sex trafficking prevention. Requires the department to provide explanatory information about sex trafficking prevention and response to teachers and educational officers.
