HI HB1234

Establishes a "reduction in driving task force" within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop policies and incentives allowing employees to work from home to reduce fossil fuel use, traffic congestion, and motor vehicle accidents.

Task force membership includes the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources (chairperson), directors of transportation and commerce and consumer affairs, three representatives from companies with 100+ employees, three representatives from companies with fewer than 100 employees, four county mayors, and other individuals deemed beneficial by the director.

Task force members serve without compensation but receive reimbursement for necessary expenses including travel, and are exempt from Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 84 conflicts of interest requirements.

Task force must submit findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than 20 days before the 2022 regular session, including recommendations on allowing at least one day per week work-from-home, employee eligibility criteria, and methods to encourage or incentivize employer participation.

Task force ceases to exist on June 30, 2022.