Amends various portions of title 24 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to update and improve existing provisions. (SD1)
Requires environmental impact statements to consider whether the proposed action will exacerbate socioeconomic disparities. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1)
Makes a general fund appropriation for fiscal year 2021-2022 to further capitalize the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Establishes a compost reimbursement program within the Department of Agriculture to provide reimbursements to farmers, ranchers, and landscapers when purchasing compost from a certified processor, dealer, retailer, or wholesaler licensed to do business in the State. Establishes a compost reimbursement program manager position. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Amends various sections of article 4A of chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to maintain accreditation with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. (SD1)
Clarifies membership and certain powers and duties of the Law Enforcement Standards Board. Repeals the 12/31/2021 deadline for the completion of board standards and certification processes. Appropriates funds for resources to enable the Board to accomplish the Board's mission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol content for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. (SD1)
Amends the hearing and vision program statute to increase the early identification of children with hearing or vision loss, by establishing consistent protocols for hearing and vision screening and follow-up, screener training, and data collection for quality improvement. (SD1)
Amends the newborn hearing screening statute to mandate reporting of diagnostic audiologic evaluation results to improve hearing follow-up of infants. Updates definitions and terminology. (SD2)
Adds a new section to Chapter 709, HRS, to establish the class A felony offense of child torture. (SD1)
