Amends the Hawaii Constitution to make policy decisions made by the board of education subject to approval by an education advisory council.
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Amends the county exemptions from building permit and building code requirements to ensure that Hawaii's communities are not suspended from participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. (SD1)
Increases the value amounts applicable to qualifying for an exemption from attachment or execution of real and personal property. Exempts one month of child support and spousal support in the possession of the debtor-recipient of support from attachment or execution. (HB193 HD1)
Establishes an Organic Agricultural Products Voluntary Registry established by the Department of Agriculture. (HB452 HD1)
Exempts housing projects where at least a portion of the units are set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred forty per cent of the area median income from county, highway, and school impact fees.
Authorizes the counties to provide exemptions for alternative dwellings and alternative dwelling parks. (HB1373 HD1)
Requires the Department of Human Services to post on its website, reports of child care facility inspections and corrective actions taken by the facility. Requires annual reporting to the Legislature on records and actions involving violation complaints. Appropriates funds. (HB673 HD1)
Creates the Condominium Dispute Resolution Commission to address disputes between a condominium owner and condominium association. Establishes a Commission Ombudsman. Allows the Commission to assess fees to pay for the Commission Ombudsman.