THE SENATE

OF THE

TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

STATE OF HAWAII

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

 

FORTY-SIXTH DAY

April 8, 2004-Thursday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Invocation by Reverend Rho Masuda

Higashi Hongwanji

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

Introductions

  1. Messages from the Governor: No(s).: 429-435
  2. G.M. NO.

    TITLE

    REFERRAL

         

    429

    Dated March 8, 2004, transmitting the Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii's Funds Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2002, prepared by Grant Thornton LLP pursuant to Section 201G-21, HRS.

    FILE

         

    430

    Dated March 15, 2004, transmitting the Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9's Annual Report to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board for Federal Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2003.

    FILE

         

    431

    Dated March 23, 2004, transmitting the Report Regarding Requesting the Establishment of a Task Force on Graduated Parenting, prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to S.C.R. No. 12 (2003).

    FILE

         

    432

    Dated March 25, 2004, transmitting the 2002-2003 Annual Report of the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, pursuant to Section 9-3, HRS.

    FILE

         

    433

    Letter dated April 2, 2004, informing the Senate that on November 21, 2003, she signed a Sister-State Agreement with Ehime Prefecture Governor Moriyuki Kato to establish a relationship with the prefecture of Ehime, Japan, pursuant to H.C.R. No. 52 (2003).

    FILE

         

    434

    Letter dated April 5, 2004, informing the Senate that no formal document has been signed between the State of Hawaii and the province of Ilocos Norte, Republic of the Philippines, as of April 1, 2004, to establish a relationship with the province of Ilocos Norte, pursuant to H.C.R. No. 17 (2003).

    FILE

         

    435

    Dated April 7, 2004, transmitting her "Message to the Legislature Regarding the Binding Arbitration Award for the Hawaii Government Employees Association," conveying her recommendation that the Legislature not approve the Decision and Arbitration Award for Units 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 13.

    FILE

         
         

     

  3. Departmental Communications: No(s).: 33
  4. D.C. NO.

    TITLE

    REFERRAL

         

    33

    From the State Auditor dated April 6, 2004, transmitting a report, "Study of Proposed Mandatory Parity in Health Insurance Coverage for Additional Serious Mental Illnesses and for Substance Abuse," (Report No. 04-07).

    FILE

         
  5. House Communications: No(s).: 340-361
  6.  

    Informing the Senate that on April 7, 2004, the following House Concurrent Resolutions were adopted in the House:

    REFERRAL

         

    340

    H.C.R. No. 60

    "ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT, RELIEF, AND EDUCATION FOR ALIEN MINORS ("DREAM") ACT."(Development, Relief, and Education For Alien Minors ("Dream") Act)

         

    341

    H.C.R. No. 70

    "URGING CONGRESS TO PASS FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS BY ALLOWING PURCHASE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FROM CANADA AND OTHER COUNTRIES THAT MEET FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT REIMPORTATION."(Congressional and FDA; Reimportation of Prescription Drugs)

         

    342

    H.C.R. No. 95, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE KEEHI LAGOON RECREATIONAL PLAN AND EXPLORE THE LEASING OF UNUTILIZED FAST AND SUBMERGED LANDS AT KEEHI LAGOON FOR THE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATIONAL FACILITIES."(Keehi Lagoon Lands)

         

    343

    H.C.R. No. 112, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM AND THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING THE IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LABOR SUPPLY AND DEMAND MATRICES, AND THE EXPANSION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PIPELINE SUBSEQUENT TO THE ENACTMENT OF ACT 148, SESSIONS LAWS OF HAWAII 2003."(DBEDT; WDC; Report on Actions Taken with Regard to Industry Clusters, Labor Demand Matrix, and Educational Pipelines)

         

    344

    H.C.R. No. 122

    "URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH COALITIONS FOR HEALTHY LIVING IN REACHING THE GOALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES' HEALTHY HAWAII INITIATIVE."(Healthy Hawaii Initiative; Youth Coalitions for Healthy Living)

         

    345

    H.C.R. No. 123, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII TO MAKE FINANCING TOOLS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST PRIVATE DEVELOPERS IN PURCHASING RENTAL PROPERTIES."(HCDCH; Rental Housing)

         

    346

    H.C.R. No. 149

    "URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO HELP PREVENT THE INHUMANE TREATMENT OF THE YELLOWSTONE BUFFALO AND SUPPORT PASSAGE OF THE YELLOWSTONE BUFFALO PRESERVATION ACT, H.R. 3446."(PREVENTING INHUMANE TREATMENT OF THE YELLOWSTONE BUFFALO)

         

    347

    H.C.R. No. 195

    "SUPPORTING THE EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT AND URGING CONGRESS TO PASS THIS MEASURE.

    "(Employee Free Choice Act)

         

    348

    H.C.R. No. 251

    "DECLARING MAY 7, 2004, AS CLEANERS' APPRECIATION DAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII."(Declaring April 1st as Cleaners Appreciation Day in the State of Hawaii.)

         
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 7, 2004, the following Senate bills passed Third Reading in the House:

     
         

    349

    S.B. No. 2067, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION."(National Science Foundation; Appropriation)

    AGREE/DISAGREE

         

    350

    S.B. No. 2175, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO EDUCATION."(UH Tuition Waivers)

    AGREE/DISAGREE

         

    351

    S.B. No. 2269, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES."(Enterprise Zones)

    AGREE/DISAGREE

         

    352

    S.B. No. 2425, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO EDUCATION."(New Century Charter Schools; Funding)

    AGREE/DISAGREE

         

    353

    S.B. No. 2608, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS."(Critical Access Hospitals)

    AGREE/DISAGREE

         

    354

    S.B. No. 2882, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO ALIEN INSURERS."(Alien Insurers)

    AGREE/DISAGREE

         

    355

    S.B. No. 2899, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO NURSES."(Nurse Licensure; Foreign Nursing Schools)

    AGREE/DISAGREE

         

    356

    S.B. No. 3002, H.D. 1

    "MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PROJECT EAST INITIATIVE IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS."(Project EAST; Appropriation)

    AGREE/DISAGREE

         

    357

    S.B. No. 3204, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO ACTIVITY PROVIDERS AND ACTIVITY DESKS."(Activity Providers and Activity Desks)

    AGREE/DISAGREE

         

    358

    S.B. No. 3230, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE."(Early Childhood Care)

    AGREE/DISAGREE

         

    359

    S.B. No. 2005

    "RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS."(Medical Records; Confidentiality of Records)

    FILE

         

    360

    S.B. No. 2815

    "RELATING TO MILK CONTROL."(Relating to Milk Control.)

    FILE

         

    361

    S.B. No. 2851, S.D. 1

    "PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII."(Felonies; Prosecution; Amendment to the State Constitution)

    FILE

         
         
  7. Senate Communications: None
  8. Judiciary Communications: None
  9.  

  10. Standing Committee Report No(s).: 3176-3243
  11. 3176

    (WLA)

    S.C.R. No. 99

    "REQUESTING DEL MONTE AND THE GALBRAITH ESTATE TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO CONTINUE TO RESIDE AT POAMOHO CAMP UNTIL AT LEAST DECEMBER 2005, TO ALLOW THE RESIDENTS TIME TO FIND HOUSING SOLUTIONS OR AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE HOUSING."

    (Recommends referral to CPH)

         
         

    3177

    (WLA)

    S.R. No. 53

    "REQUESTING DEL MONTE AND THE GALBRAITH ESTATE TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO CONTINUE TO RESIDE AT POAMOHO CAMP UNTIL AT LEAST DECEMBER 2005, TO ALLOW THE RESIDENTS TIME TO FIND HOUSING SOLUTIONS OR AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE HOUSING."

    (Recommends referral to CPH)

         
         

    3178

    (One Day Notice)

    (CPH)

    G.M. No. 247

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai`i Hurricane Relief Fund, Gubernatorial Nominee GERALD H. TAKEUCHI, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3179

    (One Day Notice)

    (CPH)

    G.M. No. 393

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawai`i, Gubernatorial Nominee CHARLES G. KING, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3179

    (One Day Notice)

    (CPH)

    G.M. No. 394

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawai`i, Gubernatorial Nominee TRAVIS O. THOMPSON, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3180

    (One Day Notice)

    (ENE)

    S.C.R. No. 166

    "URGING THE STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE POLICY FRAMEWORK ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN CONDUCTING THE STATE'S AFFAIRS."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3181

    (One Day Notice)

    (ENE)

    S.R. No. 86

    "URGING THE STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE POLICY FRAMEWORK ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN CONDUCTING THE STATE'S AFFAIRS."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3182

    (One Day Notice)

    (ENE)

    S.C.R. No. 169

    "EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING/ THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM BY HONOLULU SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING LLC FOR USE ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3183

    (One Day Notice)

    (ENE)

    S.R. No. 89

    "EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING/ THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM BY HONOLULU SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING LLC FOR USE ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3184

    (HTH/HMS/JHW)

    S.C.R. No. 44

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO FORM AN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION SPECIAL FUND AND THE SPOUSE AND CHILD ABUSE SPECIAL ACCOUNTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND JUDICIARY."

    (Recommends referral to WAM)

         
         

    3185

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2009, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT."

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

         
         

    3186

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2741, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS."

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

         
         

    3187

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2748, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO STATE FINANCES."

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

         
         

    3188

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2749, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO STATE FUNDS."

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

         
         

    3189

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2759, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND IN PUPUKEA-PAUMALU, OAHU."

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

         
         

    3190

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (CPH/HTH)

    H.B. No. 2005, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS."

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

         
         

    3191

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (CPH/TMG)

    H.B. No. 1819

    "RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE."

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

         
         

    3192

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (CPH)

    H.B. No. 2143, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO BUSINESS REGULATION."

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

         
         

    3193

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (CPH)

    H.B. No. 2774, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO SUBDIVISIONS."

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

         
         

    3194

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (CPH)

    H.B. No. 2773, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES."

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

         
         

    3195

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (HTH/ENE)

    H.B. No. 1840, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION CONTROL."

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

         
         

    3196

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (TMG)

    H.B. No. 2136, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO PROCUREMENT."

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

         
         

    3197

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (JHW)

    H.B. No. 537, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS."

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

         
         

    3198

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (JHW)

    H.B. No. 1980, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO FAMILY COURT."

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

         
         

    3199

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (JHW)

    H.B. No. 2320, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO VICTIM RESTITUTION."

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

         
         

    3200

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (JHW/CPH)

    H.B. No. 2674, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO IDENTITY THEFT."

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

         
         

    3201

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (ENE/SAT)

    H.B. No. 2049, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO ENERGY."

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

         
         

    3202

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (ENE/ECD)

    H.B. No. 2074, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO PENALTIES OF HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION LAWS."

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

         
         

    3203

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (ENE/WLA)

    H.B. No. 2498, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO INTERIM RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES."

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

         
         

    3204

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (LBR/EDU)

    H.B. No. 2871, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO TOBACCO."

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

         
         

    3205

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (LBR)

    H.B. No. 2740, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT CHANGES."

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

         
         

    3206

    (HTH/HMS)

    S.C.R. No. 72, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN, AND ALL PROVIDERS OF LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES TO CONSIDER TRANSFER TRAUMA BEFORE RELOCATING FACILITY RESIDENTS AND TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO MITIGATE THE POSSIBLE IMPACT ON THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF FACILITY RESIDENTS."

    (Recommends referral to JHW)

         
         

    3207

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH/HMS/EDU)

    S.C.R. No. 75

    "URGING THE GOVERNOR, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND TO SUPPORT THEM IN SERVING THE STATE'S LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3208

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH/HMS/EDU)

    S.R. No. 35

    "URGING THE GOVERNOR, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND TO SUPPORT THEM IN SERVING THE STATE'S LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3209

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH/EDU)

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

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT ALL SCHOOLS ARE STAFFED WITH SCHOOL HEALTH AIDE PERSONNEL."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3210

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 240

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee GREGG Y. OISHI, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3210

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 241

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee BONNIE LEE S.L. PANG, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3211

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 374

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Health Planning Development Agency, Gubernatorial Nominee DAVID T. SAKAMOTO, MD, MBA, for a term to expire 06-30-07."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3212

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 380

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee TERRI FUJII, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3212

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 381

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee PATRICK S. SAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3212

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 382

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee MARK H. YAMAKAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3213

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 383

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawaii County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee WAYNE S. HIGAKI, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3213

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 384

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai`i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee KERRY A. K. INOUYE, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3213

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 385

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai`i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee PAUL PRESCOTT PAIVA, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3213

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 386

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai`i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee ALAN R. PARKER, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3214

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 389

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Kaua`i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee LILI BRYAN-CONANT, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3214

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 390

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Kaua`i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee ALAN R. KIMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3214

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 391

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Kaua`i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee TRINIDAD RAVAL, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3214

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 392

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Kaua`i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee ELIZABETH UBAY, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3215

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WLA)

    H.B. No. 1743, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO LIGHT POLLUTION."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3216

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (TMG)

    H.B. No. 1898, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR YOUTH MONTH."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3217

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (CPH)

    H.B. No. 2569, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO NIIHAU SHELL PRODUCTS."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3218

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (TMG)

    H.B. No. 1937, H.D. 2

    "RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION."

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

         
         

    3219

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (CPH)

    H.B. No. 2630, H.D. 2

    "RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3220

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (JHW)

    H.B. No. 1004, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CONVICTED DEFENDANTS."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3221

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (JHW)

    H.B. No. 2023, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3222

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (JHW)

    H.B. No. 2385, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO ACCESS TO VITAL STATISTICS RECORDS BY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3223

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (JHW)

    H.B. No. 2363, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATIONS."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3224

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WLA)

    H.B. No. 2341, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION."

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

         
         

    3225

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 1839, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO PAIN PATIENT'S BILL OF RIGHTS."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3226

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2844, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3227

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 1860, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3228

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2061, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3229

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2608, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3230

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2578, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST HONOLULU SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING LLC PROJECTS ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3231

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 1560, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF VESSELS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3232

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 1793, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGE."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3233

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 1848, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO EXCEPTIONAL TREES."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3234

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2322, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

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

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3235

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2722, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO THE ALA WAI WATERSHED IMPROVEMENTS."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3236

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2859, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN FACILITY."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3237

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 1756, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

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

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3238

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2396, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO CAPITAL INVESTMENTS."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3239

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2191, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3240

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2611, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3241

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    (WAM)

    H.B. No. 2961, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO ETHANOL."

    (Recommends passage on Third Reading)

         
         

    3242

    (ECD/TSM)

    S.C.R. No. 68, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING COOPERATIVE VENTURES WITH ORGANIZATIONS ON THE U.S. MAINLAND IN PROMOTING HAWAII AND ITS PRODUCTS. (AMENDED TITLE)"

    (Recommends referral to WAM)

         
         

    3243

    (One Day Notice)

    (ECD)

    G.M. No. 423

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee DORVIN D. LEIS, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         
         

     

     

     

     

    ORDER OF THE DAY

  12. Deferred Matters - Referral
  13. HSE. COM. NO.

    Informing the Senate that on April 6, 2004, the following House Concurrent Resolutions were adopted in the House:

    REFERRAL

         

    337

    H.C.R. No. 98

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO DEVELOP INCREASED EXPERTISE TO ASSIST HAWAI`I BUSINESSES WITH PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER STATE GOVERNMENTS AND TERRITORIES."(Procurement opportunities; increased expertise)

    ECD/TMG

         

    338

    H.C.R. No. 150

    "SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL EFFORTS TO SECURE ACCESS AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO HEALTH CARE FOR MEN AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS."(Support Securing Access to Health Care for Men)

    HTH

         
         
  14. Advise and Consent
  15. 3153

    CPH

    G.M. No. 279

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee ELAINE MARIE HEIBY, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3154

    HTH

    G.M. No. 238

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee JOYCE M. O'BRIEN, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3154

    HTH

    G.M. No. 239

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee INAM UR RAHMAN, MD, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3155

    HTH

    G.M. No. 235

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Maui County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee GLENN S. IZAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3155

    HTH

    G.M. No. 236

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Maui County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee JOHN ORNELLAS, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3155

    HTH

    G.M. No. 237

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Maui County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee ELAINE J. SLAVINSKY, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3156

    HTH

    G.M. No. 213

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee JENNIE A. PANG, for a term to expire 06-30-06"

         
         

    3156

    HTH

    G.M. No. 214

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee JAMES PAPAYOANOU, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3156

    HTH

    G.M. No. 215

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee ANDY SCHWARTZ, MD, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3156

    HTH

    G.M. No. 216

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee CRAIG THOMAS, MD, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3157

    HTH

    G.M. No. 227

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Kaua`i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee STANLEY G. YATES, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3158

    HTH

    G.M. No. 222

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee WILLIAM GERALD CHUNG, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3158

    HTH

    G.M. No. 223

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee PATTY FOLEY, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3158

    HTH

    G.M. No. 224

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee DAVID W. HEYWOOD, for a term to expire 06-30-06"

         
         

    3158

    HTH

    G.M. No. 225

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee CLYDE SMITH, MD, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3158

    HTH

    G.M. No. 226

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee LOIS E. WEISS, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3159

    CPH

    G.M. No. 376

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Boxing Commission of Hawai`i, Gubernatorial Nominee WILLES LEE, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

         
         

    3169

    HTH

    G.M. No. 154

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee ANDREW DON, MD, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3169

    HTH

    G.M. No. 155

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee RUSSELL T. STODD, MD, for a term to expire 06-30-05"

         
         

    3170

    HTH

    G.M. No. 200

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee ARCHIE HAPAI, III, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3170

    HTH

    G.M. No. 201

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee JAMES Y.T. KAM, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3170

    HTH

    G.M. No. 202

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee LAURA E. MILLMAN, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3170

    HTH

    G.M. No. 203

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee CHARLENE SUMIDA, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3170

    HTH

    G.M. No. 205

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee DANIEL VARGAS, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3171

    HTH

    G.M. No. 228

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai`i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee THOMAS O. BROWN, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3171

    HTH

    G.M. No. 229

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai`i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee ROBERTA CARTWRIGHT, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3171

    HTH

    G.M. No. 230

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai`i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee SUSAN B. HUNT, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3171

    HTH

    G.M. No. 231

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai`i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee IRENE A. NAGAO, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3172

    HTH

    G.M. No. 232

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee KATHLEEN E. DELAHANTY, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3172

    HTH

    G.M. No. 233

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning County, Honolulu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee PAMELA HINSDALE, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3172

    HTH

    G.M. No. 234

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee EMMET WHITE, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3173

    HTH

    G.M. No. 280

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee LORI H. O. KAMIKAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-05"

         
         

    3173

    HTH

    G.M. No. 281

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee MICHAEL MEAGHER, MD, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         

    3173

    HTH

    G.M. No. 282

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee STEIN ERIK RAFTO, MD, for a term to expire 06-30-05"

         
         

    3173

    HTH

    G.M. No. 283

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee DANIEL W. RICKENBACHER, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

         
         
         
  16. Third Reading
  17. (See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3120)

    H.B. No. 1261, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY." - (JHW)

    (Public Officials; Protection for Immediate Family)

       
       

    (See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3121)

    H.B. No. 2254, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO CHAPTER 707, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES." - (JHW)

    (Sexual Assault; Sexual Penetration)

       
       

    (See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3122)

    H.B. No. 1820, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE." - (CPH)

    (Motor Veh. Insur.; 60-day Underwriting Pd.; Cancellation Notice)

       
       

    (See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3123)

    H.B. No. 2426

    "RELATING TO THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR ELEVATOR MECHANICS." - (CPH)

    (Licensing Requirements for Elevator Mechanics)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3124

    H.B. No. 2414

    "RELATING TO DENTAL INSURANCE." - (CPH)

    (Dental Insurance)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3125

    H.B. No. 2539, H.D. 2

    "RELATING TO HOSPITALS." - (CPH)

    (Certificates of Need; Building Permits)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3126

    H.B. No. 2092, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO MEDICINE AND SURGERY." - (CPH)

    (Physician Licensing; Canadian Residency Training & Exam)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3127

    H.B. No. 1770, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES." - (JHW)

    (Motor Vehicle Alarm Systems; Nuisance; Speeding)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3128

    H.B. No. 2458, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES." - (JHW)

    (Child Welfare Services)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3129

    H.B. No. 2297, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS." - (WAM)

    (Guardianship and Protective Proceedings)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3130

    H.B. No. 2292, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO FEES FOR ELECTRONIC FILING, SIGNING, SERVING, CERTIFICATION, AND VERIFICATION OF COURT DOCUMENTS." - (WAM)

    (Court Documents; Fees; Judiciary Computer System Special Fund)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3131

    H.B. No. 2301, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO APPELLATE JURISDICTION." - (WAM)

    (Courts; Appellate Jurisdiction)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3132

    H.B. No. 1634, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS." - (WAM)

    (Jacoby Development, Inc.; SPRBs; Processing; Waste-to-Energy)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3133

    H.B. No. 1944, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES." - (WAM)

    (Worldwide Energy Group; SPRBs; Hawaii Sugar Ethanol Project)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3134

    H.B. No. 2137, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO A ONE CALL CENTER." - (WAM)

    (Excavations; One Call Center; Appropriation)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3135

    H.B. No. 2170, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF THE PACIFIC." - (WAM)

    (Bonds; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3136

    H.B. No. 2840, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO ENHANCING ECONOMIC DIVERSITY." - (WAM)

    (Kalaeloa; Appropriation)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3137

    H.B. No. 1885, S.D. 1

    "MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A YOUTH SUMMIT." - (WAM)

    (Youth Summit; Appropriation)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3138

    H.B. No. 2022, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO GENERAL ASSISTANCE." - (WAM)

    (General Assistance)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3139

    H.B. No. 2459, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE." - (WAM)

    (Public Assistance)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3140

    H.B. No. 1856, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII." - (WAM)

    (UH; Hawaii Student Caucus; Appropriation)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3141

    H.B. No. 1893, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO EDUCATION." - (WAM)

    (Education; Trust Fund)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3142

    H.B. No. 1929, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO SCHOOL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE." - (WAM)

    (DOE; Repairs and Maintenance; Hawaii 3R's)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3143

    H.B. No. 2547, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII." - (WAM)

    (UH Foundation; Reports)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3144

    H.B. No. 2667, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE MEDIUM EDUCATION." - (WAM)

    (Hawaiian Language)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3145

    H.B. No. 2815, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO EDUCATION." - (WAM)

    (Education; GO Bonds; Qualified Zone Academy Bonds)

       
       

    Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3146

    H.B. No. 2911, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS." - (WAM)

    (Education; Charter Schools)

       
       
       
  18. Adopt Resolutions
  19. 3160

    CPH/HTH/TMG

    S.C.R. No. 56

    "URGING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE BAN AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT NEGOTIATING PRICE REDUCTIONS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS."

         
         

    3161

    CPH/HTH/TMG

    S.R. No. 24

    "URGING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE BAN AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT NEGOTIATING PRICE REDUCTIONS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS."

         
         

    3162

    CPH/SAT

    S.C.R. No. 29

    "URGING THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE AND TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE USE OF UNSOLICITED PORNOGRAPHIC POPUP ADVERTISEMENTS."

         
         

    3163

    CPH/SAT

    S.R. No. 17

    "URGING THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE AND TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE USE OF UNSOLICITED PORNOGRAPHIC POPUP ADVERTISEMENTS."

         
         

    3164

    CPH

    S.C.R. No. 93

    "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION OF MONEY TRANSMITTERS."

         
         

    3165

    CPH/HTH

    S.C.R. No. 105

    "REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING EQUITABLE REIMBURSEMENT UNDER HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS FOR PHYSICIANS WITH A NUTRITION SUBSPECIALTY."

         
         
         

     

  20. Re-Referrals
  21. RE-REFERRALS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2004

         

    S.C.R. NO.

    TITLE

    RE-REFERRAL

         

    117

    REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE JUDICIARY TO EXAMINE THE RAMIFICATIONS OF ELIMINATING REPORTS OF "THREATENED HARM" FROM THE VARIOUS TYPES OF REPORTS UPON WHICH AN INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES.

    (CPS; DHS/Judiciary; Study Elimination of "Threatened Harm" ) (HMS, JHW)

    JHW

         
         
  22. Miscellaneous Communications: None
  23. Miscellaneous Business
  24. Announcements
  25. Committee Hearing Schedule:

    COMMITTEE

    DATE

    TIME

    ROOM

    TMG / WLA

    Hearing

    Thursday, 04/08

    1:30PM

    212

    WLA

    Hearing

    Thursday, 04/08

    2:00PM

    212

    HTH

    Hearing

    Thursday, 04/08

    2:30PM

    016

    HMS / HTH

    HMS / HTH

    Decision Making

    Thursday, 04/08

    2:30PM

    016

    ENE / TMG

    Hearing

    Thursday, 04/08

    2:45PM

    224

    TMG

    Hearing

    Thursday, 04/08

    2:45PM

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  26. Adjournment