Allows the family court to award a grandparent, upon petition to the court, custody or visitation if it is in the best interest of the child and denial of such custody or visitation would cause significant harm to the child.
Sen. Stanley Chang
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Establishes a presumption of possession for purposes of enforcing the prohibition on fireworks without a valid permit or license.
Allows consumers to obtain unpasteurized milk by entering herdshare agreements with producers.
Exempts veterans who are establishing certain new business entities in this State or registering for a trade name from all registration fees for a period of four years from the filing date of the business entity or trade name registration.
Requires any person initiating a land disturbing activity to present a conservation plan for the activity to the affected neighborhood board or equivalent body prior to initiating the activity.
Allows the works of art special fund to be used for arts programs in public schools and the University of Hawaii system.
Converts the long-term care community living program specialist position within the executive office on aging from exempt to permanent civil service status.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Intercollegiate Athletic Program.
Establishes an Office of Condominium Complaints and Enforcement in the Department of the Attorney General to intervene in condominium disputes. Requires Legislative Reference Bureau to study extent of condominium disputes and efficacy of the Office of Condominium Complaints and Enforcement. Appropriates money.