Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 2023-2025 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. (CD1)
Maddy summaryThis bill allocates specific funds to support the judiciary's supplemental budget for the 2023-2025 biennium. The legislation directly affects state courts and judicial operations by providing the necessary financial resources to cover their expenses during this two-year period. By appropriating these funds, the measure ensures that the judicial branch has the budgetary support required to function effectively throughout the specified timeframe.
Maddy summaryHB 2657 introduces new court procedures designed to stop and address abusive litigation practices. The bill directly affects judges, attorneys, and parties involved in legal disputes by creating specific rules to manage aggressive or unfair legal tactics. Key provisions establish judicial tools that allow courts to intervene when litigation behavior becomes excessive or intended to harass rather than resolve a genuine issue. These measures aim to streamline the legal process and reduce unnecessary burdens on the court system while taking effect on January 1, 2025.
Establishes the Digital Equity Grant Program to award grants to applicants to deploy digital equity projects to covered populations in the State. (CD1)
Exempts the administrator of the Law Enforcement Standards Board from civil service laws. Clarifies membership and certain powers and duties of the Law Enforcement Standards Board and establishes new deadlines for the completion of board responsibilities. Adds to the membership of the Law Enforcement Standards Board a member selected by the union representing police officers in the State. (SD2)
Increases the penalty for a third or subsequent offense involving the unauthorized driving or operation of motor vehicles to a class C felony. Authorizes the court, as part of the person's sentencing for the third or subsequent offense, to order that the vehicle used by the person in the commission of the offense be subject to forfeiture. Takes effect 7/1/2024. (SD1)
Repeals the sunset provision of Act 222, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2021, to permanently allow the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve rent credits for demolition and infrastructure costs for public land leases. (CD1)
Provides that advertisements or offers of unpermitted commercial ocean use activities or commercial ocean recreational equipment are prima facie evidence that the owner disseminated or directed dissemination of such advertisements or offers and the commercial activity is operated at the location advertised or offered. Includes advertisements and offers in the definition of "commercial activity" as used in the state ocean recreation and coastal areas laws. (CD1)
Authorizes the Governor to execute a compact on behalf of the State to cooperate in the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. Establishes procedures for selection and succession of commissioners from the State of Hawaiʻi. (CD1)
Authorizes the Governor, or a state official with authorization from the Governor, to transfer federal capitalization grant funds between the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund, in accordance with Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 35.3530(c). Requires the Department of Health to submit an annual report to the Legislature on transfers between the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund and Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. (CD1)
