T H E S E N A T E

OF THE

TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

 

 

TWENTY-SECOND DAY

FEBRUARY 16, 2001 - FRIDAY – 11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

Invocation by Reverend Daniel Senger

Associate Pastor, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

(INTRODUCTIONS)

Messages from the Governor – None

Departmental Communications – None

House Communications – None

Senate Communications – None

Judiciary Communications – None

Introduction of Concurrent Resolutions and Resolutions

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NOS.

262 (WLE/HAW) S.B. NO. 497, S.D. 1

"relating to the commission on water resource management."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

263 (WLE) S.B. NO. 817, S.D. 1

"relating to invasive plant and animal species."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

264 (WLE) S.B. NO. 873, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX CREDITS."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

265 (WLE) S.B. NO. 1132, S.D. 1

"RELATED TO GLASS RECYCLING."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

266 (WLE/EDT) S.B. NO. 1166

"RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE STATEWIDE TRAIL AND ACCESS PROGRAM."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDC)

 

267 (WLE) S.B. NO. 1401, S.D. 1

"relating to the ala wai watershed."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

268 (EDU) S.B. NO. 525, S.D. 1

"relating to textbooks."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

269 (EDU) S.B. NO. 564, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO EDUCATION."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

270 (EDU) S.B. NO. 1088, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE LIBRARY ENHANCED SERVICES PROGRAM."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

271 (EDU) S.B. NO. 1211, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES"

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

272 (EDT) S.B. NO. 97

"relating to telemarketing fraud."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to CPH/JDC)

 

273 (EDT) S.B. NO. 457

"authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and making an appropriation for the PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE molokai electric power plant site."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

274 (EDT/WLE) S.B. NO. 484, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

275 (EDT/WLE) S.B. NO. 519, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO KAILUA/WAIMANALO BAY."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

276 (EDT) S.B. NO. 549, S.D. 1

"making an appropriation for the establishment of manufacturing extension programs."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

277 (EDT/TMG) S.B. NO. 552, S.D. 1

"MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A KOREAN WAR MUSEUM."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

278 (EDT/TIA) S.B. NO. 645

"relating to Electronic age verification."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDC)

 

279 (EDT) S.B. NO. 647

"MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A TECHNOLOGY-FOCUSED, COMMUNITY-BASED CENTER IN WAIALUA TOWN."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

280 (EDT/WLE) S.B. NO. 691

"RELATING TO development of an ocean park at kakaako."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

281 (EDT/WLE) S.B. NO. 692

"relating to the honolulu waterfront."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

282 (EDT/TIA) S.B. NO. 770

"relating to landowner liability."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDC)

 

283 (EDT/TIA) S.B. NO. 796

"relating to state and county tort liability."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDC)

 

284 (EDT) S.B. NO. 826, S.D. 1

"relating to sports and recreational activity liability."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDC)

 

285 (EDT) S.B. NO. 845, S.D. 1

"relating to residential lease-to-fee conversion."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to CPH

 

286 (EDT) S.B. NO. 909, S.D. 1

"Making an appropriation for a marketing coordinator position for the stadium authority."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

287 (EDT/TMG) S.B. NO. 944, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO public meetings."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

288 (EDT) S.B. NO. 950, S.D. 1

"relating to diamond head."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WLE)

 

289 (WLE/AGT) S.B. NO. 11, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

290 (WLE/EDT) S.B. NO. 100

"relating to natural and cultural resources."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

291 (HHS) S.B. NO. 138, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO CAREGIVERS."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDC)

 

292 (HHS/CPH/LBR) S.B. NO. 244, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE BENEFITS."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

293 (HHS/CPH) S.B. NO. 245, S.D. 1

"relating to long-term care tax benefits."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

294 (HHS) S.B. NO. 839, S.D. 1

"relating to social work."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to CPH)

 

295 (HHS/CPH) S.B. NO. 953

"relating to long-term care."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

296 (HHS) S.B. NO. 1122, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

297 (HHS/CPH) S.B. NO. 1325, S.D. 1

"relating to conveyance tax."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

298 (HHS) S.B. NO. 1478, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE QUEST PROGRAM."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

299 (HHS/CPH) S.B. NO. 1534

"relating to long-term care."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

300 (HHS) S.B. NO. 1576, S.D. 1

"relating to taxation."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

301 (EDU) S.B. NO. 143, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO EDUCATION."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

302 (EDU) S.B. NO. 820

"relating to education."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

303 (EDU) S.B. NO. 93

"RELATING TO EDUCATION."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

304 (EDU) S.B. NO. 743, S.D. 1

"relating to EDucation."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

305 (EDU) S.B. NO. 1579, S.D. 1

"relating to education."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

306 (EDU) S.B. NO. 1216, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO STUDENT LOANS FOR TEACHERS"

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

307 (EDU) S.B. NO. 1364, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO TEACHERS."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

308 (EDU) S.B. NO. 1215, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO REHIRING RETIRED TEACHERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION"

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

308 (EDU) S.B. NO. 1215, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO REHIRING RETIRED TEACHERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION"

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

309 (EDU) S.B. NO. 1212, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO EDUCATION"

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

310 (EDU) S.B. NO. 1213, S.D. 1

"MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND CONTINUATION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS"

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

311 (CPH) S.B. NO. 1068, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO PRODUCER LICENSING."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

312 (CPH) S.B. NO. 1070, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES AND COURSE PROVIDERS FOR INSURANCE LICENSEES."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

313 (CPH) S.B. NO. 1374, S.D. 1

"relating to the rental housing trust fund."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

314 (CPH) S.B. NO. 1550, S.D. 1

"relating to insurance."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDC)

 

315 (AGT) S.B. NO. 223

"Relating to Macadamia nut research."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

316 (AGT) S.B. NO. 547, S.D. 1

"authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and making an appropriation to expand the agricultural loan fund."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

317 (AGT) S.B. NO. 624

"RELATING TO AGRICULTURE."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

318 (AGT) S.B. NO. 1226, S.D. 1

"relating to agriculture."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

319 (AGT) S.B. NO. 1264, S.D. 1

"relating to aquaculture."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

320 (AGT) S.B. NO. 640, S.D. 1

"relating to agriculture."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDC)

 

321 (AGT/WLE) S.B. NO. 1469

"relating to land use."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

322 (TMG) S.B. NO. 182, S.D. 1

"making an appropriation for veterans cemeteries."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

323 (TMG) S.B. NO. 263

"relating to unlicensed contractors."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to CPH)

 

324 (TMG) S.B. NO. 756, S.D. 1

"relating to harbors."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

325 (TMG/LBR) S.B. NO. 925

"relating to the employees' retirement system."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

326 (TMG/LBR) S.B. NO. 932, S.D. 1

"relating to government."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDC)

 

327 (TMG) S.B. NO. 937

"relating to motor vehicle insurance."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to CPH)

 

328 (TMG/JDC) S.B. NO. 989, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN PERSONS' CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE AND PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

329 (TMG) S.B. NO. 1240, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

330 (TMG) S.B. NO. 1433

"relating to uninsured motor vehicles."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to CPH)

 

331 (TMG) S.B. NO. 1514, S.D. 1

"relating to driving under the influence."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDC)

 

 

332 (TMG/JDC) S.B. NO. 1544, S.D. 1

"relating to the office of information practices."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

333 (TMG) S.B. NO. 1600, S.D. 1

"relating to alcohol, drugs, and highway safety."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDC)

 

334 (TMG) S.B. NO. 1612

"relating to Contract and Procurement Fraud."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDC)

 

335 (TMG/JDC) S.B. NO. 1620, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to CPH)

 

336 (EDU/LBR) S.B. NO. 534, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO MASTER TEACHERS."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

337 (EDU/LBR) S.B. NO. 584, S.D. 1

"relating to DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PERSONNEL."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

338 (EDU/LBR) S.B. NO. 1089

"RELATING TO REALLOCATION OF VACANT LIBRARY POSITIONS."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

 

339 (LBR) S.B. NO. 447

"relating to employment practices."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDC)

 

340 (LBR/HHS) S.B. NO. 471, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

341 (LBR) S.B. NO. 499, S.D. 1

"relating to leave sharing."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

342 (LBR) S.B. NO. 710

"making appropriations for collective bargaining cost items."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

343 (LBR) S.B. NO. 924, S.D. 1

"relating to pensioners' bonus."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

344 (LBR) S.B. NO. 1035

"MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

345 (LBR) S.B. NO. 1053

"MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM COLLECTIVE BARGAINING."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

346 (LBR) S.B. NO. 1242, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE MILLENNIUM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT training PROGRAM."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

347 (LBR) S.B. NO. 1377, S.D. 1

"relating to civil service."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

348 (LBR) S.B. NO. 1379

"relating to collective bargaining cost items."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

349 (LBR) S.B. NO. 1382

"Relating to State Officers and Employees Excluded From Collective Bargaining and Making Appropriations and Other Adjustments."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

350 (HHS) S.B. NO. 711, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDC)

 

 

351 (HHS) S.B. NO. 1129

"RELATING TO SAFE DRINKING WATER."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to CPH)

 

352 (HHS) S.B. NO. 1142

"MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

353 (EDU) S.B. NO. 132

"making an appropriation for the peer education program."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

354 (EDU) S.B. NO. 520

"RELATING TO TEACHERS."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

355 (EDU) S.B. NO. 524, S.D. 1

"relating to principals and vice-principals."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to LBR)

 

356 (EDU) S.B. NO. 528, S.D. 1

"relating to education."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

357 (EDU) S.B. NO. 531

"relating to education."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

358 (EDU) S.B. NO. 562

"RELATING TO EDUCATION."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

359 (EDU) S.B. NO. 565

"relating to education."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

360 (EDU) S.B. NO. 865

"relating to school-to-work."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

361 (EDU) S.B. NO. 1081

"RELATING TO EDUCATION."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

362 (EDU) S.B. NO. 1361

"relating to the volunteer incentive program."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

363 (EDU) S.B. NO. 1577, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

364 (EDU/HAW) S.B. NO. 496, S.D. 1

(48 Hrs. Notice) "relating to state foundation on culture and the arts."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading)

 

365 (WAM) GOV. MSG. NO. 117

(One Day Notice) "MARIE Y. OKAMURA," Gubernatorial Nominee as Director of Taxation for a term to expire 12-02-02

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

THIRD READING

S.B. 875 "relating to the public utilities commission."

(Stand. Com. Rep. No. 194 - CPH)

 

S.B. 1017 "RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDS."

(Stand. Com. Rep. No. 195 - CPH)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Referrals

Miscellaneous Communications - None

Announcements