Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Pamantasan Council for 4 full-time equivalent positions to promote access, diversity, and workforce development, including programs and policies related to Philippine courses and Filipino students. (HB377 HD1)
Increases minimum allowable fine amounts for convictions for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. (HB325 HD1)
Appropriates funds to establish a foreign agriculture small equipment pilot program to identify efficient agriculture equipment and retrofit engines to meet the United States Environmental Protection Agency's standards. (HB782 HD1)
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. Requires the State Auditor to conduct an impact assessment and to report any findings prior to the Regular Session of 2020. (HB484 HD2)
Extends certain certificates of inspection, registration, and licensing exemptions to marine terminal equipment used near neighbor island harbors. (HB324 HD1)
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Early Learning for equipment and furniture. (HB244 HD1)
Authorizes the Examiner of Drivers to waive the knowledge test for a commercial driver's license applicant who meets the requirements of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations section 383.77 or 383.123(b). (HB326 HD1)
Authorizes the transfer of operations, administration, management, and maintenance of the Kihei Launch Ramp from BLNR to the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission. Preserves DLNR authority to issue permits and collect fees due to the Boating Special Fund.
Requires the State Commission on the Status of Women to establish a statewide training program on the state human trafficking laws for criminal justice personnel.
Amends the offense of strangulation of a family or household member to include blocking the nose or mouth of the person or applying excessive pressure to the chest. Clarifies that infliction of visible injury is not required to establish the offense.
