RELATING TO STATE BONDS.

Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article XII, section 13 of state constitution to declare that issuance of authorized bonds will not cause debt limit to be exceeded.

HB 1071

HD1

RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

Creates a special fund for the conversion of overhead utility lines to underground utilities; Provides for voluntary contributions to the special fund by taxpayers.

HB 1717

HD1

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.

Adds naturopathy to the personal injury protection benefits provided in a motor vehicle insurance policy. Imposes the same limitations on naturopathy benefits as currently apply to chiropractic and acupuncture treatment.

HB 2015

HD1

RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.

Appropriates $1 in FY 2004-2005 to DOH and $1 to DHS to reimburse family caregivers who provide at-home care to qualified relatives. Sets eligibility and uses of reimbursement. Requires DHS and DOH to adopt rules.

HB 2321

HD1

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Appropriates funds to establish and implement a permanent intra-island water ferry transportation system through the collaborative efforts of the department of transportation, counties, federal government, and interested public and private parties.

HB 2743

HD1

RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.

Transfers various amounts from various non-general funds to the general fund. Provides for the automatic transfer of certain funds at the end of the fiscal year.

HB 2742

HD1

RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT.

Repeals the compliance resolution fund and redirects fees to the general fund.

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Establishes that the recommendations of a procurement selection committee cannot be overturned without due cause unless there is evidence of fraud. Establishes that debarment and suspension are to be reserved for egregious acts against governmental bodies and the procurement code.

HB 1103

HD1

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Mandates the establishment of a Hawaii procurement institute to develop a acquisition workforce, improve the procurement laws, and provide contractor education and training; allows greater flexibility in designating members of the review and selection committees for professional services applicants and contracts; allows the selection committee to rank applicants and thus select the person offered the contract; allows only professional contracts exceeding $25,000 to be posted electronically for a year; requires DAGS to study preferences and set-asides for small business and other groups and draft proposed legislation for the 2004 regular session; provides for procurement of design professional services through procedures that meet national standards.

HB 2181

HD1

RELATING TO HOUSING FINANCING PROGRAMS.

Imposes a $2,000,000,000 limit on the amount of bonds authorized to be issued in connection with any program to provide housing for active or retired United States military personnel, their families, and other persons authorized to reside in such housing.

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE WAIANAE COAST COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTER.

Appropriates funds for emergency services at the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center.

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Rep. Dwight Y. Takamine