AGR - Agriculture

HSH - Human Services and Housing

CPC - Consumer Protection and Commerce

INT - International Affairs

EDB - Economic Development and

JUD - Judiciary

Business Concerns

LAB - Labor and Public Employment

EDN - Education

LMG - Legislative Management

EEP - Energy and Environmental Protection

PSM - Public Safety and Military Affairs

FIN - Finance

TAC - Tourism and Culture

HED - Higher Education

TRN - Transportation

HLT - Health

WLH - Water, Land Use & Hawaiian Affairs

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

Committee

H.C.R. NO.

96

REQUESTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING AND THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMMERCE TO CONVENE JOINT INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SALE OF VERIZON HAWAII, INC., IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, AND THE FEASIBILITY OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ACQUIRING VERIZON HAWAII, INC., AND OPERATING IT AS A COOPERATIVE VENTURE.

CPC/LMG, FIN

97

REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF AN INTERIM COMMITTEE TO STUDY ISSUES OF EXPANDING THE STATE DNA DATABASE REGISTRY AND IMPROVING THE COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF DNA SAMPLES.

JUD, FIN

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.

EDB

99

REQUESTING THE EXPEDITIOUS CONSIDERATION OF ANY REQUIRED CERTIFICATION BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AND OF HAWAII SUPERFERRY, INC.'S APPLICATION FOR A TITLE XI GUARANTEE COMMITMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND PERMANENT FINANCING OF THE FAST FERRY VESSELS.

TRN, CPC

100

URGING SUPPORT FOR COMPLETION OF CONNECTIONS BETWEEN AND ENHANCEMENTS TO THE LEEWARD BIKE PATH AND PEARL HARBOR HISTORIC TRAIL.

TRN

101

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF TAXATION AND BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A REVIEW AND COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF ALL CURRENT TAX INCENTIVES UNDER TITLE 14, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

EDB, FIN

102

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF HUMAN SERVICES AND LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO JOINTLY EXAMINE ISSUES RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE INVOLVING INCENTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS TO WORK AND INCOME AND ASSET THRESHOLDS THAT MAY ACT AS DISINCENTIVES TO WORK.

HSH, FIN

103

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXAMINE THE FEDERAL INDEPENDENCE PLUS INITIATIVE TO DETERMINE IF HAWAII CAN BENEFIT FROM APPLYING FOR AND OBTAINING A WAIVER OR WAIVERS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITH SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY.

HLT/HSH, FIN

104

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION.

PSM, FIN

105

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES TO ALLOW PRIVATE PAY PATIENTS TO RECEIVE DAY CONTINUING SERVICES, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORT ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS ON A GRADUATED FEES SCHEDULE.

HLT, FIN

106

URGING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN PLANNING FOR AND PROVIDING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BOTH ON OAHU AND IN THE NEIGHBOR ISLAND COUNTIES.

TRN

107

REQUESTING A PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION.

TRN, FIN

108

CALLING ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IMMEDIATELY AND UNCONDITIONALLY TO RELEASE REBIYA KADEER AND URGING PRESIDENT BUSH TO TAKE URGENT STEPS TO SECURE THE RELEASE OF REBIYA KADEER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

INT

109

RECOGNIZING FARM ANIMALS AS SENTIENT BEINGS TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT AND PROTECTED FROM INHUMANE TREATMENT.

AGR

110

SUPPORTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S BAN ON AERIAL ADVERTISING.

EEP

111

STRONGLY URGING THE GOVERNOR TO RELEASE THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARADISE PARK IN MANOA.

HED

112

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON ACTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN WITH REGARD TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY CLUSTERS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF LABOR SUPPLY AND DEMAND MATRICES, AND THE EXPANSION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PIPELINE SUBSEQUENT TO THE ENACTMENT OF ACT 148, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2003.

LAB

113

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO REVIEW THE FEASIBILITY OF THE STATE BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE CHICAGO CLIMATE EXCHANGE.

EEP

114

REQUESTING THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON ITS PROGRAM TO FIGHT INVASIVE SPECIES.

EEP

115

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ADDRESS LIGHT POLLUTION ISSUES THROUGH THEIR BUILDING ORDINANCES.

EEP

116

REQUESTING THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON ITS PROGRAM TO FIGHT INVASIVE SPECIES.

WLH

117

REQUESTING CONGRESS TO SUPPORT FULL FUNDING FOR THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT.

EDN

118

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM FOR MARINE WATERS THAT EMPHASIZES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

EEP, FIN

119

ESTABLISHING A JOINT TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.

WLH/HED, FIN

120

REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER.

TAC, FIN

121

URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2005 WORLD EXPOSITION, AICHI, JAPAN.

TAC

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.

HLT

123

REQUESTING THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII TO PURCHASE THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S TWELVE APARTMENT BUILDINGS.

HSH

124

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A DIRECT LEASE OF WATER RIGHTS FOR THE USE OF THE "BLUE HOLE" DIVERSION AND PORTIONS OF A WATER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE WAILUA SECTION OF THE LIHUE-KOLOA FOREST RESERVE FOR HYDROPOWER PRODUCTION PURPOSES.

WLH, FIN

125

REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A JOINT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR WASTE TREATMENT IN HONOKAA.

EEP, FIN

126

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO ESTABLISH AND UTILIZE THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY STANDARD TO REPLACE THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL STANDARD.

HSH, FIN

127

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY COMPARING THE COST OF A NEW STADIUM WITH THE COST OF MAINTAINING ALOHA STADIUM.

TAC, FIN

128

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ALLOW INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT BOTTLE REDEMPTION OPERATIONS AND TO ALLOW ALL FUNDS COLLECTED FROM THE BOTTLE REDEMPTION OPERATIONS TO BE FULLY ADMINISTRATED AND EXPENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR OF THAT INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL.

EDN/EEP, FIN

129

REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER FOR THE BUREAU OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO REOPEN DUNCAN HAMILTON'S REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF HIS E-2 NONIMMIGRANT TREATY INVESTOR STATUS AND FOR HIS TWO DAUGHTERS.

JUD

130

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE UPCOUNTRY AREA OF MAUI.

EDN, FIN

131

SUPPORTING THE KANEOHE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD'S PROPOSAL AND EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF THE USE OF HAIKU STAIRS.

WLH, PSM

132

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.

HSH, JUD

133

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.

HLT/HSH

134

REQUESTING AND ENCOURAGING THE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS TO REPRIMAND ANY DENTIST WHO REFUSES TO ACCEPT QUEST/MEDICAID PATIENTS.

HSH/HLT, CPC

135

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS TO ADOPT MEASURES THAT DISCOURAGE DENTISTS FROM REFUSING PATIENTS COVERED BY GOVERNMENTALLY SPONSORED MEDICAL INSURANCE PROGRAMS.

HSH/HLT, CPC

136

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.

HLT, FIN

137

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MAKE PHYSICAL EDUCATION MANDATORY IN ALL GRADE LEVELS AND INTEGRATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTO THE CLASSES OF ALL SUBJECT MATTER.

EDN, FIN

138

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE AND REPORT ON THE POSSIBLE LINKS BETWEEN THE USE OF GROWTH HORMONES AND ANTIBIOTICS IN CHICKENS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND HUMAN OBESITY RATES.

HLT

139

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR CHOICE OF RESIDENTIAL SETTING.

HLT/HSH, FIN

140

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

HLT, FIN

141

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A COORDINATED STATEWIDE EFFORT TO ADDRESS FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER.

HLT, FIN

142

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ALOHA CORPS.

HED, FIN

143

REQUESTING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO ACKNOWLEDGE, SUPPORT, AND ACCEPT THE CITY AND COUNTY'S MASTER PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PEARL HARBOR HISTORIC TRAIL.

WLH, FIN

144

REQUESTING A SUNRISE ANALYSIS FOR THE REGULATION OF COURT INTERPRETERS.

JUD, FIN

145

CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

INT

146

REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO TRAVEL AND PROMOTE TOURISM BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND HAWAII.

TAC, FIN

147

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF H.R. 3587 TO BENEFIT FILIPINO WORLD WAR II VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

PSM

148

SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL EFFORTS TO SECURE ACCESS AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE FOR MEN AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

HLT, FIN

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.

WLH

150

SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL EFFORTS TO SECURE ACCESS AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO HEALTH CARE FOR MEN AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

HLT

151

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE AVAILABILITY OF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO INCREASE AUTOMOBILE SPEED AND THE ADVISABILITY OF LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE THE USE OF GOVERNORS TO LIMIT AUTOMOBILE SPEED.

TRN, JUD

152

REQUESTING A PLAN TO PROCURE AND DISTRIBUTE MARIJUANA PLANTS OR PRODUCTS TO PATIENTS REGISTERED WITH THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM AND REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION ON THE APPLICATION OF MARIJUANA TO COMBAT CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE ADDICTION.

HLT, JUD

153

REQUESTING THE UNITED NATIONS TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT IN HAWAII OF A CENTER FOR GLOBAL HEALTH, WELFARE, EDUCATION, AND PEACE BY AND FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES.

INT, FIN

154

REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO PROVIDE DATA ON HAWAII'S FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND THE OLDER ADULTS TO WHOM THEY PROVIDE ASSISTANCE.

HLT/HSH

155

ESTABLISHING A JUDICIARY WORK GROUP TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND METHODS TO STREAMLINE COURT-ORDERED FORENSIC EVALUATIONS AND TO DELIVER APPROPRIATE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO PRETRIAL DETAINEES.

JUD, FIN

156

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND POSSIBLE STATUTORY AND OTHER CHANGES TO DELIVER PROMPT AND APPROPRIATE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO THOSE COMMITTED TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL UNDER CHAPTER 704, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

HLT

157

REQUESTING DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATED TO THE PETER BOY KEMA CASE.

HSH, JUD

158

ENCOURAGING A COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.

HED

159

SUPPORTING THE HAWAII MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, THE HAWAII PSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, AND THE AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION IN EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO RETURN TO HONOLULU, HAWAII FOR ITS INTERIM WINTER MEETING IN 2007 OR 2008.

TAC

160

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A BIOPROSPECTING ADVISORY COMMISSION TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO BIOPROSPECTING, INCLUDING EQUITABLE BENEFIT SHARING.

WLH/EDB, FIN

161

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE HALEIWA TOWN AS THE SURFING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.

TAC

162

REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH BASELINE NUMBERS OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY.

HED, FIN

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

Committee

H.R. NO.

62

RENAMING THE HAWAII RX PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM TO THE TAKUMI-MENOR AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO HAWAII CONSUMERS.

CPC

63

REQUESTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS FACED BY MILITARY IMPACTED SCHOOLS.

EDN

64

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.

WLH

65

REQUESTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING AND THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMMERCE TO CONVENE JOINT INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SALE OF VERIZON HAWAII, INC., IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, AND THE FEASIBILITY OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ACQUIRING VERIZON HAWAII, INC., AND OPERATING IT AS A COOPERATIVE VENTURE.

CPC/LMG, FIN

66

REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF AN INTERIM COMMITTEE TO STUDY ISSUES OF EXPANDING THE STATE DNA DATABASE REGISTRY AND IMPROVING THE COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF DNA SAMPLES.

JUD, FIN

67

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.

EDB

68

URGING SUPPORT FOR COMPLETION OF CONNECTIONS BETWEEN AND ENHANCEMENTS TO THE LEEWARD BIKE PATH AND PEARL HARBOR HISTORIC TRAIL.

TRN

69

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF TAXATION AND BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A REVIEW AND COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF ALL CURRENT TAX INCENTIVES UNDER TITLE 14, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

EDB, FIN

70

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXAMINE THE FEDERAL INDEPENDENCE PLUS INITIATIVE TO DETERMINE IF HAWAII CAN BENEFIT FROM APPLYING FOR AND OBTAINING A WAIVER OR WAIVERS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITH SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY.

HLT/HSH, FIN

71

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION.

PSM, FIN

72

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES TO ALLOW PRIVATE PAY PATIENTS TO RECEIVE DAY CONTINUING SERVICES, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORT ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS ON A GRADUATED FEES SCHEDULE.

HLT, FIN

73

RECOGNIZING FARM ANIMALS AS SENTIENT BEINGS TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT AND PROTECTED FROM INHUMANE TREATMENT.

AGR

74

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.

HLT

75

SUPPORTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S BAN ON AERIAL ADVERTISING.

EEP

76

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON ACTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN WITH REGARD TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY CLUSTERS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF LABOR SUPPLY AND DEMAND MATRICES, AND THE EXPANSION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PIPELINE SUBSEQUENT TO THE ENACTMENT OF ACT 148, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2003.

LAB

77

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO REVIEW THE FEASIBILITY OF THE STATE BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE CHICAGO CLIMATE EXCHANGE.

EEP

78

REQUESTING THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON ITS PROGRAM TO FIGHT INVASIVE SPECIES.

EEP

79

REQUESTING CONGRESS TO SUPPORT FULL FUNDING FOR THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT.

EDN

80

REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER.

TAC, FIN

81

URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2005 WORLD EXPOSITION, AICHI, JAPAN.

TAC

82

URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH COALITIONS FOR HEALTHY LIVING IN REACHING THE GOALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES' HEALTHY HAWAII INITIATIVE.

HLT

83

REQUESTING THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII TO PURCHASE THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S TWELVE APARTMENT BUILDINGS.

HSH

84

REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A JOINT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR WASTE TREATMENT IN HONOKAA.

EEP, FIN

85

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO ESTABLISH AND UTILIZE THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY STANDARD TO REPLACE THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL STANDARD.

HSH, FIN

86

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A BIOPROSPECTING ADVISORY COMMISSION TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO BIOPROSPECTING, INCLUDING EQUITABLE BENEFIT SHARING.

WLH/EDB, FIN

87

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ALLOW INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT BOTTLE REDEMPTION OPERATIONS AND TO ALLOW ALL FUNDS COLLECTED FROM THE BOTTLE REDEMPTION OPERATIONS TO BE FULLY ADMINISTRATED AND EXPENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR OF THAT INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL.

EDN/EEP, FIN

88

REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER FOR THE BUREAU OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO REOPEN DUNCAN HAMILTON'S REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF HIS E-2 NONIMMIGRANT TREATY INVESTOR STATUS AND FOR HIS TWO DAUGHTERS.

JUD

89

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE UPCOUNTRY AREA OF MAUI.

EDN, FIN

90

SUPPORTING THE KANEOHE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD'S PROPOSAL AND EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF THE USE OF HAIKU STAIRS.

WLH, PSM

91

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.

HLT/HSH

92

REQUESTING AND ENCOURAGING THE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS TO REPRIMAND ANY DENTIST WHO REFUSES TO ACCEPT QUEST/MEDICAID PATIENTS.

HSH/HLT, CPC

93

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS TO ADOPT MEASURES THAT DISCOURAGE DENTISTS FROM REFUSING PATIENTS COVERED BY GOVERNMENTALLY SPONSORED MEDICAL INSURANCE PROGRAMS.

HSH/HLT, CPC

94

REQUESTING THE KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S OBESITY TASK FORCE TO PROPOSE ACTION PLANS FOR ADDRESSING PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN HAWAII.

HLT, FIN

95

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE AND REPORT ON THE POSSIBLE LINKS BETWEEN THE USE OF GROWTH HORMONES AND ANTIBIOTICS IN CHICKENS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND HUMAN OBESITY RATES.

HLT

96

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR CHOICE OF RESIDENTIAL SETTING.

HLT/HSH, FIN

97

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

HLT, FIN

98

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A COORDINATED STATEWIDE EFFORT TO ADDRESS FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER.

HLT, FIN

101

REQUESTING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO ACKNOWLEDGE, SUPPORT, AND ACCEPT THE CITY AND COUNTY'S MASTER PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PEARL HARBOR HISTORIC TRAIL.

WLH, FIN

102

SUPPORTING THE HAWAII HUMANITY UNITED GLOBALLY PROGRAM FOR ITS PROJECTS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE.

INT

103

REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO TRAVEL AND PROMOTE TOURISM BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND HAWAII.

TAC, FIN

104

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF H.R. 3587 TO BENEFIT FILIPINO WORLD WAR II VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

PSM

105

SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL EFFORTS TO SECURE ACCESS AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE FOR MEN AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

HLT, FIN

106

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.

WLH

107

SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL EFFORTS TO SECURE ACCESS AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO HEALTH CARE FOR MEN AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

HLT

108

REQUESTING A PLAN TO PROCURE AND DISTRIBUTE MARIJUANA PLANTS OR PRODUCTS TO PATIENTS REGISTERED WITH THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM AND REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION ON THE APPLICATION OF MARIJUANA TO COMBAT CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE ADDICTION.

HLT, JUD

109

ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A MUSEUM OF HAWAIIAN MUSIC AND DANCE.

TAC, FIN

110

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE HALEIWA TOWN AS THE SURFING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.

TAC

SENATE BILLS

Committee

S.B. NO.

2344, SD1

RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Prohibits State and counties from prohibiting military munitions transfers through interstate vehicular tunnels if the transfers adhere to safety standards. (SD1)

TRN/PSM, FIN

2948, SD2

RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICES.

Establishes the public health nursing services program, and sets forth the roles and functions of the program in the delivery of direct clinical nursing services. (SD2)

HLT, FIN