HI HB1234

Establishes a "reduction in driving task force" within the department of land and natural resources to develop policies and incentives for 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 (chair), directors of transportation and commerce and consumer affairs, four county mayors, three representatives from companies with over 100 employees, three representatives from companies with under 100 employees, and other individuals deemed beneficial by the director.

Task force members serve without compensation but receive reimbursement for necessary expenses and are exempt from Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 84 conflict of interest provisions solely due to task force participation.

Task force must submit a report to the legislature no later than 20 days before the 2022 regular session with recommendations on allowing employees to work from home at least one day per week post-pandemic, which employee types should be eligible, and methods to encourage or incentivize employer participation.

Task force dissolves on June 30, 2022; bill takes effect upon approval.