Allows departments and agencies time to comply with Employees' Retirement System reporting standards based on when final specifications are provided by the Employees' Retirement System.
Amends section 11-410, HRS, by: (1) amending subsection (b) to provide that a person waives the right to a contested case hearing if the person fails to request a contested case hearing within 20 days of receipt of the Commission's preliminary determination; and (2) amending subsection (d) to provide that a final order of the Commission may be filed in the First Circuit Court for confirmation as a civil judgment, enforceable and collectible as any other judgment issued by the circuit courts.
Updates definitions related to the education and training requirements of psychologists; amends the screening process for applicants educated at a foreign institution.
Requires each chamber of the Legislature to post on the Legislature's website a report of the legislative allowance expenditures for each member of the respective chamber.
Amends various provisions of title 24 of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS) to update and improve existing provisions. Adds the term "doing business as" to "trade name" statutory references. Clarifies continuing education provider filing requirements. Clarifies reinsurance intermediary-manager filing requirements. Amends the surety bond threshold requirement for third party administrators and clarifies the audited financial statements requirements. Adopts revised National Association of Insurance Commissioners Model #880 Unfair Trade Practices Act regarding expansion of value-added products beyond health products. Aligns section 431:13-103, HRS, with changes made to article 9 of chapter 431 by Act 110, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2021. Amends the definitions of "controlled unaffiliated business" and "participant" as applied to captive insurance companies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Changes the Department of Education's quarterly report on autism spectrum disorder to an annual report.
Provides that in the case of an unopposed candidate in the primary election, the candidate's name shall not appear on the primary election ballot but shall instead appear on the general election ballot.
Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Appropriates funds. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes relating to the sale of tobacco products. Effective January 1, 2024.
Repeals redundant regulations on hemp production, which will reduce costs for the State and Hawaiʻi farmers. Amends hemp law in a manner that recognizes the unique constraints of Hawaiʻi farmers, while protecting human health. Allows licensed hemp producers to sell hemp biomass. Requires transparency in labeling of hemp products to identify the percentage of Hawaiʻigrown hemp or hemp product in all hemp products. Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Health to hire or consult a toxicologist or consultant familiar with hemp industry standards for the purpose of setting defined action limits or exposure levels for different types of hemp products. Extends the State's hemp processor law through 7/1/2027. Repeals on 7/1/2027.
