Requires that a certain percentage of the works of art acquired using the works of art special fund include native Hawaiian subject matter.
Establishes the second Tuesday in June as "Car-Free Day" in the City and County of Honolulu to promote clean air, reduced noise, and a slower pace of life. Exempts emergency vehicles.
Provides a classroom supplies income tax credit for qualified teachers. Repeals the tax credit on 12/31/2025.
Establishes educational requirements of a condominium association director.
Authorizes for testing purposes the operation of autonomous vehicles in the State of Hawaii. Requires Department of Transportation to establish an application and approval process and report annually to the legislature. Makes an appropriation.
Expands the coffee labeling requirements to include ready-to-drink coffee beverages. (HB143 HD1)
Provides scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students at any four-year University of Hawaii campus who meet certain eligibility criteria. Makes an appropriation for the Hawaii Promise Program. (HB1277 HD1)
Appropriates funds to increase the number of residential beds available for those experiencing mental health crisis. Gives the department of health the funds to expand these programs to all counties.
Establishes and designates ‘awa, made from the plant roots of Piper methysticum, as the official beverage of the State.
Establishes a task force to examine the current operation and practices of the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, particularly as it relates to use and distribution of its land assets, and to further provide suggestions and innovative solutions to end the waitlist issue and assist with initiatives designed to increase self-funding through better leveraging of assets.
