Sen. Troy Hashimoto

Requires DOH to convene a working group that includes the participation of the HPHA executive director or designee, to study and examine the effects of prohibiting smoking and using tobacco products on the premises of substance abuse treatment facilities. Requires DOH to submit a report to the legislature prior to the 2021 regular session. Takes effect 12/31/2059. (HD1)

Amends the authorizer's duty from providing three independent auditors to providing a list of approved independent auditors without regard to the number of independent auditors provided for purposes of completing a charter school's annual audit. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Appropriates funds for the healthy aging partnership program to further the program's role in improving the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna. Effective 12/31/2059. (HD1)

Requires the department of education to establish a standardized data collection process; collect and analyze data relating to, among other things, student discipline, school climate, and student achievement; and annually report certain information to the board of education, legislature, and the public. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Establishes an income tax credit for employers who create on-site early childhood facilities. Establishes and appropriates funds for 1.0 FTE on-site early childhood facility coordinator position. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2020. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study to provide recommendations for a comprehensive approach to the development of electric vehicle infrastructure. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Requires new developments to plan for the impacts of projected sea level rise and restricts development in areas significantly affected by projected sea level rise. Amends policies and objectives related to coastal zone management to reduce residential exposure to coastal hazards and protect state beaches and public shoreline access. Defines "beach" and "coastal hazards." Increases the minimum shoreline setback. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of e-liquid products. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices containing e-liquid within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Allocates a portion of funds collected from excise taxes on tobacco products to health education and prevention programs about the risks and dangers of the use of electronic smoking devices for youth. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Requires vehicles on any two-lane roadway that provides for two-way movement of traffic, proceeding at less than the speed limit, where passing or overtaking another vehicle is not possible or permitted, and a line of five or more vehicles has formed immediately behind the vehicle, to move off the roadway at the nearest location where sufficient space exists for trailing vehicles to overtake. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Requires the executive office on aging to convene a working group. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)