Allows state boards to hold meetings closed to the public to consider statements and information obtained from witnesses or victims during an investigation into the hiring, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee, or of charges brought against the officer or employee.
Sen. Ron Kouchi
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Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events.
Reaffirms the State's authority over the counties on laws and rules regarding issues of statewide jurisdiction.
Requires sellers of residential buildings or structures to provide approved smoke alarms in accordance with current state or county building or residential codes.
Permanently reinstates the liability protections previously afforded to county lifeguards.
Authorizes contested case hearings to use interactive conference technology.
Exempts any housing development for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from school impact fee requirements.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Effective 1/1/2022.
Decriminalizes traffic infractions within natural area reserves, game management areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and public hunting areas.
Exempts the State, and its departments and agencies, from county stormwater user fees. Prohibits county from denying services to the State or its departments and agencies by reason of nonpayment of user fees.