RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.

Provides for identification by means of DNA testing of all felons, and provides for less intrusive and more economical methods of testing. Requires DNA testing of each person arrested for a felony. Extends the statute of limitations in cases where DNA has been recovered as evidence. Provides for post-conviction DNA testing, and funding ($750,000) to implement the new DNA testing program.

RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID FOR THE DNA REGISTRY.

Expands scope of DNA registration law to mandate collection of DNA samples from all convicted felons. Allows DNA samples to be collected by buccal swabs.

RELATING TO THE HAWAII CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA CENTER.

Requires the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to take a full frontal photograph of an applicant's face for a Hawaii state identification card.

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.

Provides for the authorization and payment of claims against the State for refunds of taxes, for judgments and settlements, and for other miscellaneous payments.

RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE.

Clarifies that the confidential report by the Attorney General to the Legislature describing any advice given to its clients regarding corrective action to avoid future claims shall not be subject to publication and distribution requirements.