Specifies that ten per cent of the moneys in the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund shall be appropriated to the executive office on aging for purposes of the kupuna care program and the kupuna caregivers program. (SD1)
Appropriates funds for various capital improvement projects to be expended by the department of accounting and general services.
Establishes a tax credit of an unspecified percentage of the actual cost, including installation, water meter, and permitting fees, not to exceed an unspecified amount, for an automatic fire sprinkler system installed in any dwelling unit used only for residential purposes.
Provides an appropriation for the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to support the continuation of business accelerator programs.
Specifies the conditions in which health care providers are not required to consult the electronic prescription accountability system before prescribing controlled substances. (SB807 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 offered by health insurers, mutual benefit societies, fraternal benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations. (SB1036 HD1)
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to fund one or more programs sponsored or organized by a University of Hawaii community college or a four-year campus to expand opportunities for international college experiences for University of Hawaii students. Requires the University of Hawaii to work in collaboration with the department of business, economic development, and tourism and requires a report to be submitted to the legislature.
Prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee based on the employee's status as a qualifying patient and from taking action against an employee based solely on the employee's status as a qualifying patient or if the results of the employee's drug test are positive for cannabis, subject to certain exceptions. Specifies permissible and impermissible actions by employers and employees. Takes effect 1/1/2051. (SD1)
Requires domestic and foreign corporations to provide their shareholders with reports of independent expenditures and political contributions.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to develop a state 2030 natural resources conservation goal action plan and allocates one per cent of the revenues of the transient accommodations tax for deposit into the special land and development fund to be used for the development, submission, and evaluation of progress of the action plan. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
