Replaces criminal penalties for certain airport offenses addressed in the State's aeronautics laws, or in certain administrative rules or orders issued pursuant thereto, with fines. (HB2590 HD2)
Prohibits prospective employers from requesting or considering a job applicant's wage or salary history as part of an employment application process or compensation offer. Prohibits enforced wage secrecy and retaliation or discrimination against employees who disclose, discuss, or inquire about their own or coworkers' wages. (HB2137 HD1)
Establishes and appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.00 FTE) permanent veterinary medical officer position within the Department of Health. (HB2498 HD1)
Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a Farm to School Program. Requires the Farm to School Coordinator in the Department of Agriculture to work in collaboration with the Department of Education on any Farm to School Program. Establishes two FTE Farm to School staff positions within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds. (HB2156 HD2)
Creates and appropriates funds for Erin's Law Task Force to review policies, programs, and curricula for educating public school students about sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention, and report recommendations for the establishment of a program to educate public school children on sexual abuse prevention through age appropriate curricula. (HB2155 HD1)
Requires that the existence of any cesspool on real property be considered a material fact and be included in a seller's disclosure statement if disclosure of the existence of a cesspool on real property is determined to be mandatory. (HB2573 HD2)
Establishes and appropriates funds for a Regional Nutrient Cycling Pilot Program on Maui. Requires DOA to report on the efficacy of the pilot program. (HB2102 HD2)
Requires DOH to study the protection of waters in the State. The study shall identify state statutes that rely on, or are applied in conjunction with, the federal Clean Water Act, prior to the issuance of the Clean Water Rule; identify waters that are at risk of pollution or contamination; and recommend how the State can prepare for and address water pollution or contamination risks, including disasters. Appropriates moneys for the study. (HB1708 HD1)
Establishes the Emergency Hazard Flood Mitigation Special Fund. Appropriates moneys into the Special Fund. Appropriates moneys from the Special Fund for emergency flood mitigation equipment. (HB2096 HD1)
Designates the month of April of each year as the Hawaii Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month.
