RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.

Makes biennial appropriations to the Executive for operating and capital improvement expenses.

HB 808

RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

Makes biennial appropriations to the Judiciary for operating and capital improvement expenses.

HB 1300

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RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

Makes biennial appropriations to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for operating expenses.

Representatives of various business associations and labor unions will be present to discuss the impact a potential war would have on the State's business community and working families.

The Committee will also be presented with testimony with regards to managing the State's gas supply.

ESTABLISHING A SISTER STATE-PREFECTURE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE EHIME PREFECTURE OF JAPAN.

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ELIMINATE STATE AND LOCAL COST SHARE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS.

URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO RELAX RESTRICTIONS ON THE GRANTING OF NONIMMIGRANT VISAS TO NATIONALS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUSINESS, TOURISM, AND STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES.

REQUESTING CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND THE MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACCOUNT AND INVOLVE WOMEN AS FULL AND ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN THEIR NATIONS.

REQUESTING CONGRESS TO END THE "GLOBAL GAG RULE" IMPOSED ON INTERNATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS.

SUPPORTING THE PACIFIC BASIN ECONOMIC COUNCIL AND ENCOURAGING IT TO MAINTAIN ITS HEADQUARTERS IN HAWAII.