Directs DHS to develop and implement residential campgrounds for the homeless.
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Establishes the creation of a working council made up by educators to have an input in curriculum, policy and educational decisions.
Relating to an air testing pilot program to measure pesticide drift at the Waialua High and Intermediate School on the island of Oahu, by the Department of Health.
Establishes a requirement that all workers who handle restricted use pesticides are to undergo mandatory medical checks by the department of health.
Allows service providers to request and authorize transportation to and from school on behalf of homeless children and families.
Amends the definition of provider agency for homelessness services to include nonprofits that accept funds without a contract. Requires annual reports of providers' effectiveness.
Authorizes a county that has established a county surcharge on state tax to make the surcharge permanent. Requires that a mass transit project funded by county surcharges be extended beyond its initial route. Requires that 50% of county surcharges collected be deposited into the state highway fund.
Amends the Hawaii Constitution to make policy decisions made by the board of education subject to approval by an education advisory council.
Creates exceptions to the state building code and other existing infrastructure requirements for homeless settlements.
Mandates the contractors license board to require specialty and general contractors to put up surety bonds. Expanded rights for subcontractors.