Requires a contract for the purchase of local produce having a value of more than $250 to be for a term of at least 5 years.
Establishes the subcontractor listing pilot program to be conducted by the department of accounting and general services. Requires a report to the legislature.
Authorizes the governor to ensure the continued operation of medical facilities during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Authorizes hospitals to suspend elective surgeries in order to address bed capacity during the period of emergency.
Prohibits certain discriminatory practices based on an individual's invasive medical test status or vaccination status.
Defines "pre-contact historic property". Clarifies that the historic preservation program includes the development, publication, and distribution of materials about protections for burials, historic sites, and archaeological resources. Increases civil and administrative fines for certain violations of historic and preservation requirements and makes violators liable for costs associated with mitigation or restoration measures. Effective 7/1/2065. (HD1)
Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc., with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill.
Requires the use of the public utilities commission's universal service fund to provide free telecommunications access to information for individuals with print disabilities.
Establishes the functions of the contract administration office. Requires the procurement policy board to adopt rules for the administration of contracts. Requires the state procurement office to submit a progress report to the legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2026. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)
Requires a finding that denial of reasonable grandparent visitation rights would cause significant harm to a child as a condition of awarding grandparent visitation rights. Clarifies procedures for an order awarding reasonable grandparent visitation rights. Specifies that a violation of the terms and conditions of the order is punishable as contempt of court.
Recognizes American Sign Language as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage. Effective 7/1/2065. (HD1)
