HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Amid all the fireworks on New Year’s, it may be the last thing on your mind when the clock strikes midnight, but many of the 253 bills signed by the governor this past year will be taking effect.
Out-of-state registered nurses will be able to get temporary work permits to work in Hawaii, the definition of beer will expand to include alcoholic seltzers, and taro will become the state’s official plant.
Among the many laws slated to take effect is the largest tax cut in state history.
The Green Affordability Plan will reduce state income taxes for everyone in the state eventually providing a six-fold increase in Hawaii’s standard deduction. This will reduce state tax collections by about $5 billion over the next six years.
New laws will also target corruption — lobbyists must account for all expenditures above $25.
Retired State Judge Daniel Foley was on the working group that came up with the laws.
“Part of the whole mandate of my commission in recommending bills like this was to make government operations more transparent,” said Foley. “A bill that also passed a session ago that became law, prohibited lobbyists from making contributions to legislators right before, during, and after sessions.”
There’s also a change to the sunshine law, allowing boards to remove and block people who disrupt meetings.
As for changes in medical laws, teens from 14 to 17 years old can now consent to care and services for sexually transmitted infections. Also, pharmacists can order and administer vaccines to keiki age 3 and older, and no doctor’s prescription is necessary.
Here’s a full list from the Hawaii House of Representatives:
ACT 36, SLH 2007 (HB659 HD2) — Relating to Taro Establishes provisions relating to state plant. Establishes kalo, the Hawaiian word for taro, to be adopted, established, and designated as the official plant of the State.
ACT 8, SLH 2023 (HB137 HD1) — Relating to Lobbyists Requires the statement of expenditures filed by lobbyists and other persons who engage in lobbying activities to include certain information on the identity of the legislative or administrative action that was commented on, supported by, or opposed by the person filing the statement during the statement period.
ACT 123, SLH 2023 (HB141 SD1) — Relating to Financial Disclosures Requires each state legislator to include within the legislator’s disclosure of financial interests the names of certain lobbyists with whom the legislator has a relationship.
ACT 12, SLH 2024 (HB1599 SD2) — Relating to the Sunshine Law Requires public meeting notices to inform members of the public how to provide remote oral testimony in a manner that allows the testifier, upon request, to be visible to board members and other meeting participants. Recognizes a board’s authority to remove and block individuals who disrupt meetings.
ACT 104, SLH 2024 (HB2553 CD1) — Relating to Pharmacists Authorizes pharmacists to order and administer vaccines to persons three years of age or older. Authorizes pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to administer vaccinations to persons three years of age or older, if certain requirements are met.
ACT 252, SLH 2024 (HB2657 SD1) — Relating to Abusive Litigation Establishes judicial procedures to prevent and remedy abusive litigation
ACT 95, SLH 2024 (SB63 CD2) — Relating to Nurses Allows the Board of Nursing to issue temporary permits to out-of-state licensed registered nurses and practical nurses and nurses who hold a multistate license issued by another state, territory, or country, under certain circumstances. Beginning 7/1/2025, allows an out-of-state licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to apply for a temporary permit simultaneously with an application for a license to practice in the State.
ACT 112, SLH 2023 (SB674 CD1) — Relating to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Adopts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact to create a comprehensive process, to be implemented by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, that complements the existing licensing and regulatory authority of state medical boards and provides a streamlined process that allows physicians to become licensed in multiple states.
ACT 169, SLH 2024 (SB795 CD1) — Relating to Taxes Requires productions to provide evidence of reasonable efforts to comply with all applicable requirements to qualify for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit. Requires taxpayers be given notice of and an opportunity to cure requirements for the tax credit within thirty days of receiving the notice.
ACT 9, SLH 2024 (SB2354 SD1) — Relating to Alcohol Expands the definition of “beer” under the intoxicating liquor law to mean any alcoholic beverage containing not less than 0.5% alcohol by volume obtained by fermentation of any infusion or decoction of malt or any substitute, including alcohol seltzer beverages and excluding sake, cooler beverages, and other distilled products. Authorizes brewpubs to sell beer they manufacture, or beer manufactured on their premises, subject to certain conditions.
ACT 17, SLH 2024 (SB2919 CD1) — Relating to Property Clarifies the counties’ authority to regulate the time, place, manner, and duration in which uses of land and structures may take place. Clarifies that uses that include the provision of transient accommodations are not considered residential uses and may be phased out or amortized by the counties. Beginning 1/1/2025, expands the scope of the transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations.
ACT 91, SLH 2024 (SB3125 HD2) — Relating to Medical Care for Minors Authorizes minors who are at least fourteen years old to consent to medical care and services for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and family planning services, including the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Requires confidentiality policies and practices for insurers and health care providers.
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Taro, also known as dasheen or eddo, is a starchy root vegetable that is a staple in many cuisines around the world. But did you know that taro also has potential health benefits and uses in medical care?
Taro is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a nutritious addition to any diet. It is also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect the body against chronic diseases and inflammation.
In traditional medicine, taro has been used to treat various ailments such as digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory conditions. The plant’s leaves and roots contain compounds that have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
In addition to its health benefits, taro can also be used in medical care in other ways. Taro starch is sometimes used in the production of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, such as bandages and wound dressings.
So next time you enjoy a delicious taro dish, remember that this versatile root vegetable has more to offer than just its tasty flavor – it may also provide some unexpected health benefits and applications in medical care.
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