REFERRAL

616

S.B. No. 1535, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

"RELATING TO HAWAII COMMISSION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE." (Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service)

Representatives: Arakaki/Ito/Kawakami, Co-Chairs

Representatives: Yonamine, Djou, Stonebraker, Members

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617

S.B. No. 797

"RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICE." (Public Service; Deletion of Limitation on Legislative Bodies Subpoena Power)

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618

S.C.R. No. 13, S.D. 2

"ENCOURAGING, AND REQUESTING A REPORT ON, SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT." (Socially Responsible Investment)

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619

S.C.R. No. 20

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN INTER-ISLAND FERRY SYSTEM BETWEEN ALL OF THE ISLANDS." (Inter-island Ferry System; DOT Feasibility Study)

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620

S.C.R. No. 24

"URGING A STUDY OF OLDER UNDERGROUND PLUMBING SYSTEMS AND WATER SYSTEMS STATEWIDE TO ASSESS HEALTH RISKS." (Older Underground Plumbing Systems; Assessment of Health Risks)

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621

S.C.R. No. 34, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO KEEP THE WAIMANO HOME CRISIS SHELTER OPEN AND OPERATING UNTIL AN ADEQUATE PUBLIC OR PRIVATE FACILITY IS ABLE TO OFFER THE SAME SERVICES." (Waiamano Home Crisis Shelter(SD1))

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622

S.C.R. No. 35, S.D. 1

"URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK FULL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR MANDATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES." (Federal Mandates: Funding)

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623

S.C.R. No. 43, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING AN ASSESSMENT OF AND IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM." (Molokai Irrigation System; Evaluation (SD1))

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624

S.C.R. No. 92, S.D. 1

"THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ARE REQUESTED TO JOINTLY RESEARCH AND EXAMINE NON-MEDICATION ALTERNATIVES TO DEALING WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY PAYING ATTENTION, HAVE DIFFICULTY LEARNING, AND DISPLAY HYPERACTIVE BEHAVIOR, INCLUDING REALLOCATION OF RESOURCES TO NON-MEDICATION PROGRAMS OF SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, ATHLETIC, ARTISTIC, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES." (Over-Medication of Children)

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625

S.C.R. No. 93

"SUPPORTING ACCELERATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KAPALAMA CONTAINER TERMINAL FACILITY." (Supports Accelerated Development of Kapalama Container Yard.)

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626

S.C.R. No. 94

"SUPPORTING INCREASING THE DEPTH OF BARBERS POINT HARBOR." (Supports Increasing Depth of Barbers Point Harbor.)

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627

S.C.R. No. 96, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RELATIONSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF TAIPEI, TAI CHUNG, AND TAINAN, TAIWAN." (Taipei; Tainan; Sister State/City Relationship)

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628

S.C.R. No. 97, S.D. 2

"URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO COORDINATE EFFORTS IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO OBTAIN FUNDING FOR FORTY PERCENT OF THE COST OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES." (Felix Consent Decree; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

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629

S.C.R. No. 107

"REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO DEVELOP A HEALTH POLICY GUIDEBOOK." (Hawaii Health Performance Plan)

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630

S.C.R. No. 120, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND BOARD OF EDUCATION TO IDENTIFY THE FULL COST OF EDUCATING FEDERALLY CONNECTED CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AS ALLOWED BY THE FEDERAL IMPACT AID FORMULAS." (Special Education; Federal Impact Aid)

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631

S.C.R. No. 121

"REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS." (Schools; Licensing)

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632

S.C.R. No. 130

"URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE HEALTH CARE FINANCING ADMINISTRATION TO ADJUST HAWAII'S AEROMEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT RATES BY PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE PHASE-IN OF THE PROPOSED MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE." (Aeromedical Medical Reimbursement Rate)

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633

S.C.R. No. 133, S.D. 1

"SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING PROGRAM." (DOH; Public Health Nurses (SD1))

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634

S.C.R. No. 139, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACTS OF INCREASED PUBLIC ACCESS ON KA`AWALOA AND KEALAKEKUA BAY, ISLAND OF HAWAII."

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635

S.C.R. No. 146, S.D. 1

"URGING THE RETENTION AND PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE AND VIEW PLANES, HISTORIC SITES, AND TRADITIONAL ACCESS ALONG THE COASTLINE OF THE NORTH KOHALA DISTRICT, HAWAII." (Open View Planes; North Kohala)

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636

S.C.R. No. 147, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS' DISABILITY COMPENSATION DIVISION AND A STUDY OF WHETHER AN INJURED EMPLOYEE'S ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE IS BEING CURTAILED DUE TO THE PRACTICE OF TYING REIMBURSEMENT RATES TO THE MEDICAL FEE SCHEDULE." (Workers' Compensation; DCD Management Audit and Fee Study)

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637

S.C.R. No. 149

"REQUESTING THE UNITED NATIONS TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTER FOR THE HEALTH, WELFARE, AND RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN HAWAII AND REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR THE CENTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES." (Children and Youth; United Nations Center)

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638

S.C.R. No. 153

"SUPPORTING THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AND THE PARTNERING INITIATIVES BETWEEN THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION AND THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION IN HAWAII TO IMPROVE UPON THE QUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY OF HEALTHCARE ON THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS." (Veterans; Supporting HHSC and VA Collaborative Health Services)

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639

S.C.R. No. 159

"REQUESTING THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF HAWAII TO STUDY CURRENT PENSION BENEFITS OFFERED TO PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO MODIFY SUCH BENEFITS INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN ALTERNATIVE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION PLAN." (ERS)

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640

S.C.R. No. 7, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAN TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH FOR CHILDREN, LOW-INCOME ADULTS, AND THE DISABLED IN THE STATE." (Children's Oral Dental Health (SCR7 HD1))

AGREE/

DISAGREE

641

S.C.R. No. 15, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A COORDINATING COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE THE CARE OF MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN." (Medically fragile children)

AGREE/

DISAGREE

642

S.C.R. No. 23, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

"URGING THE FORMATION OF A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR LONG-TERM CARE PROVIDERS." (State Long-term Caregiver Registry; Licensing Program (SD1))

AGREE/

DISAGREE

643

S.C.R. No. 28, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A JOINT LEGISLATIVE TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP CLEAR GOALS AND AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO IMPROVE HAWAII'S TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY, AND REQUESTING THE STREAMLINING OF STATE FILM PERMITTING." (Technology Task Force)

AGREE/

DISAGREE

644

S.C.R. No. 29, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF AN ECONOMIC TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP CLEAR GOALS AND AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO IMPROVE HAWAII'S ECONOMIC DIVERSITY, AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, WITH THE ASSISTANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAII TELEVISION AND FILM DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TO CONSIDER CHANGES TO THE CRITERIA FOR MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION TAX INCENTIVES." (Economic Task Force)

AGREE/

DISAGREE

645

S.C.R. No. 41, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A NEUROTRAUMA TASK FORCE."

AGREE/

DISAGREE

646

S.C.R. No. 42, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXAMINE THE PROBLEM OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND TO RECOMMEND STRATEGIES, INCLUDING THE CREATION OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEVEL PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM."

AGREE/

DISAGREE

647

S.C.R. No. 45, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING OPTIONS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE INVASIVE SPECIES PROTECTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII. " (Study of Alien Aquatic and Terrestrial Species)

AGREE/

DISAGREE

648

S.C.R. No. 62, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF EACH COUNTY, THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY, THE JUDICIARY, THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER, THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES, AND PRIVATE GROUPS SUCH AS THE OHANA HO`OPAKELE, TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND ESTABLISH WELLNESS CENTERS TO REDUCE THE RATE OF INCARCERATION AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INMATE REHABILITATION, PARTICULARLY AMONG NATIVE HAWAIIANS." (Restorative Justice Programs; Reduce Incarceration Rates)

AGREE/

DISAGREE

649

S.C.R. No. 65, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"ESTABLISHING A JOINT SENATE-HOUSE INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE STATE'S EFFORTS TO COMPLY WITH THE FELIX CONSENT DECREE." (Joint Senate-House Investigative Committee; Felix Consent Decree)

AGREE/

DISAGREE

650

S.C.R. No. 90, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES." (Report on Enhancing Law Enforcement and Public Safety)

AGREE/

DISAGREE

651

S.C.R. No. 102, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO UPDATE ITS SURVEY OF FEDERALLY MANDATED STATE PROGRAMS." (Federal Mandates)

AGREE/

DISAGREE

652

S.C.R. No. 113, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE FUNDING AND REGULATION OF NEW CENTURY CHARTER SCHOOLS." (New Century Charter Schools; Funding, Regulation; LRB Study)

AGREE/

DISAGREE

653

S.C.R. No. 119, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE WAIMANALO WATERSHED AND CREATE A MASTER PLAN FOR PROPER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT." (Waimanalo Flood Mitigation)

AGREE/

DISAGREE

654

S.C.R. No. 150, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MORE CONSUMER FRIENDLY UNIFIED SYSTEM FOR FREE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP A PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS PROGRAM, AND URGING THE PRESIDENT AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF HIGH PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS." (Prescription Drug Access Program)

AGREE/

DISAGREE

655

S.C.R. No. 156, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING A REVIEW OF THE VIABILITY OF RELOCATING THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER." (OCCC; Moving Review)

AGREE/

DISAGREE

656

S.C.R. No. 160, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE COALITION FOR THE PREVENTION OF SEX ASSAULT TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ENGAGE IN A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE ISSUES, AND THE DIFFERING VIEWPOINTS, CONCERNING THE AGE OF CONSENT FOR CONSENSUAL SEX CONDUCT." (Task Force to Review Issues Relating to Age of Consent)

AGREE/

DISAGREE

657

H.B. No. 628, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO FOSTER BOARD ALLOWANCES FOR STUDENTS." (Foster Children; Education)

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H.B. No. 654, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO SAFE DRINKING WATER." (Safe Drinking Water; Plumbing Fittings or Fixtures)