Makes several amendments relative to the affordable clean energy security act establishing the act's priority over chapter 6.2 of title 42 (the "2021 act on climate").
Rep. Charlene Lima
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Requires the public utilities commission (PUC) to produce a report by January 1, 2025 and each January 1 thereafter, on the ability for the current electric grid to handle the electrification load need to power cars, buildings, and heating of homes.
Makes any record of any person, firm, or corporation that successfully competes for state contract or business, a public record, including those records that are considered proprietary or otherwise confidential.
Removes the requirement for a patient to obtain a referral from their primary care provider in order to see a specialist, on or after January 1, 2025.
Makes all documents and information related to any bid proposal relative to state purchases public records and available for inspection and review by any person seeking the records under chapter 2 of title 38 after the opening of the bids.
Extends the time for which a student may enroll in order to qualify for the Promise Scholarship or the Hope Scholarship up to one year after high school graduation.
Provides that any person eighteen (18) years of age who is issued a license or permit may carry a stun gun.
Exempts certain U.S. employees from having to obtain state licenses to carry a visible or concealed pistol or revolver.
Bans the sale of cosmetics developed/manufactured using animal testing. A violation would be a $1,000 fine for each offense.