Designates November 28 of each year as La Ku‘oko‘a Hawaiian Recognition Day, not constituting a state holiday, to celebrate the historical recognition of independence of the Kingdom of Hawaii. (SD1)
Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse must be initiated. Extends the period during which a victim of childhood sexual abuse may bring an otherwise time-barred action against the victim's abuser or an entity having a duty of care. Allows recovery of treble damages in certain circumstances. Prohibits settlement agreements and court orders that restrict disclosure of certain information. Provides for training on trauma-informed response. Applies retroactively to 4/24/2020.
Requires that each state department, board, commission, or agency develop policies under which eligible employees may be authorized to telework.
Requires employers of first responders to provide Alzheimer's disease and related dementias training for first responders. Takes effect 12/31/2021.
Requires the department of accounting and general services to develop and implement an enhanced security plan for the state capitol and surrounding grounds. Amends provisions regarding the internal governance of the state capitol management committee. Requires the department of accounting and general services to submit annual reports to the legislature regarding the enhanced security plan. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Establishes the rental car modernization task force to develop a plan to determine the feasibility of installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support a one hundred per cent zeroemission rental motor vehicle fleet by 2035. Requires the task force to submit an initial report to the legislature no later than 12/1/2021, and a final report to the legislature no later than 12/1/2022. Dissolves the task force on 5/31/2023. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2)
Authorizes citizens to bring a nuisance abatement suit under chapter 712, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to enjoin and abate nuisances related to environmental hazards, including tobacco smoke that drifts into any residential unit a person rents, leases, or owns, from another residential or commercial unit.
Promotes the construction of high density housing within a onehalf mile radius of a rail station along a rail transit system.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a pilot program to ensure that all housing units in the Kuhio Park Terrace and Puuwai Momi public housing complexes are provided with sufficient internet speeds and connection quality. Appropriates moneys.
Expands the definition of "administrative action" in lobbyist law to include granting or denying applications for business or development-related permits, licenses, or approvals. Clarifies that lobbying laws apply to lobbying by the executive branch. Effective 9/1/2021.
