OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-SECOND STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 42
38th LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 29, 2004
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Committee Abbreviations:
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 |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS |
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Committee |
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H.C.R. NO. |
REFERRAL |
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163 |
REQUESTING THE STATE TO FOSTER AND IMPROVE RELATIONS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND THE STATE OF HAWAII. |
INT/TAC |
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164 |
URGING SUPPORT FOR COMPLETION OF CONNECTIONS BETWEEN AND ENHANCEMENTS TO THE LEEWARD BIKE PATH AND PEARL HARBOR HISTORIC TRAIL. |
WLH |
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165 |
TO HOLD THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ACCOUNTABLE FOR ITS DECISIONS TO INCLUDE OR ELIMINATE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FROM THE LIST SENT TO THE GOVERNOR FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS. |
WLH |
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166 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DESIGNATE THE STATE WATERS IN THE NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS TO PROVIDE THE MOST STRINGENT PROTECTIONS TO THE FRAGILE ECOSYSTEMS IN THAT REGION. |
WLH |
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167 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE FACILITATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED, MARINE COMANAGEMENT EFFORTS. |
WLH, FIN |
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168 |
SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES NAVY'S REQUEST TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PUMPING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS IN MANA, KAUAI, IN EXCHANGE FOR A LONG-TERM LEASE OF STATE LANDS ON WHICH THE PUMPING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ARE LOCATED AS WELL AS THE RETENTION OF A PERMANENT AGRICULTURAL BUFFER FOR THE PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY. |
WLH/PSM, FIN |
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169 |
REQUESTING DEVELOPMENT OF A COORDINATED COMPREHENSIVE COASTAL POLICY ON SHORELINE HARDENING AND SETBACKS. |
WLH, FIN |
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170 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY AND NECESSITY OF THE CREATION OF A MAUNA KEA SCIENCE RESERVE AUTHORITY. |
HED/WLH, FIN |
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171 |
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE ADVISABILITY OF TRANSFERRING THE VANPOOL PROGRAM TO THE COUNTIES. |
TRN |
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172 |
URGING THE SETTING OF AN EXAMPLE TO OUR CHILDREN AND OUT-OF-STATE VISITORS BY DESIGNATING ALL AREAS OF THE STATE CAPITOL SMOKE-FREE. |
HLT/LMG, FIN |
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173 |
REQUESTING THAT THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE ALLOW FILIPINO NATIONAL LONGLINE FISHERMEN WITH A C-1 VISA TO ENTER HAWAII. |
WLH, JUD |
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174 |
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO EASE EXISTING RESTRICTIONS TO ALLOW FOREIGN MOVIE AND FILM PRODUCTION PERSONNEL TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES TO PRODUCE MOVIES OR FILMS. |
TAC, JUD |
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175 |
REQUESTING SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DONALD RUMSFELD TO WITHDRAW THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S PROPOSAL REGARDING A "NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM" AND TO SUBMIT A NEW PROPOSAL CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT OF CONGRESS. |
LAB/PSM, FIN |
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176 |
REQUESTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE RETAILERS ON PRODUCTS USED TO MANUFACTURE CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE. |
JUD, FIN |
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177 |
REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE DIVISION AND THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY APPEALS REFEREES' OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS. |
LAB, FIN |
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178 |
REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO EXAMINE POSSIBLE WAYS OF CONFIRMING THE IDENTIFICATION OF MEXICAN IMMIGRANTS. |
JUD |
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179 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF, AND PROVIDE COST ESTIMATES FOR, THE INSTALLATION OF AN ACCESS ROAD ON THE SOUTHERN END OF KAWAIHAE HARBOR TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE SMALL BOAT HARBOR AND BEACH AREA, AND FOR OTHER HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS. |
TRN |
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180 |
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY TO EXPAND ITS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON DEPRESSION DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT. |
HED, FIN |
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181 |
REQUESTING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REQUIRE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO HAVE CULTURAL CONSULTANTS AND MONITORS. |
WLH |
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182 |
REQUESTING THE MARINE AND COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY GROUP TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR A WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM. |
WLH, FIN |
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183 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUPPORT PROJECT CUDDLE AND ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF ADVERTISING ITS HOTLINE. |
HSH, FIN |
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184 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF USING INCARCERATED PERSONS TO HELP RESTORE MIDWAY ISLAND AND TO DRAFT PROPOSED LEGISLATION. |
PSM/WLH, FIN |
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185 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF HAWAII HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS IN GRADES K-12 IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. |
EDN, FIN |
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186 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SUPPORT USE OF INCENTIVES TO USE HYBRID VEHICLES AND OTHER FUEL-SAVING, ENERGY-EFFICIENT, NON-POLLUTING VEHICLES. |
TRN, FIN |
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187 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROJECT ON HAWAIIAN DRY STACK MASONRY FOR INMATES AT THE KULANI PRISON ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. |
PSM, FIN |
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188 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO COMPLETE AN ASSESSMENT ON THE USE OF BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAMS FOR NON-HIGH TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES AND TO DRAFT ANY APPROPRIATE PROPOSED LEGISLATION. |
EDB, FIN |
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189 |
RELATING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2004 JUDICIAL SALARY COMMISSION. |
LAB, FIN |
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190 |
RELATING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2004 EXECUTIVE SALARY COMMISSION. |
LAB, FIN |
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191 |
URGING CONGRESS TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR VETERANS BENEFITS AND SERVICES AND EXPRESSING DISAPPOINTMENT IN PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH'S PLANS TO REDUCE VETERANS BENEFITS. |
PSM |
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192 |
URGING CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ALLOW PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO BE IMPORTED FROM CANADA. |
CPC |
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193 |
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO REMOVE RODNEY PAIGE FROM THE POSITION OF UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF EDUCATION. |
EDN |
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194 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXECUTE AN ADVERSE CONDEMNATION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE GALBRAITH ESTATE. |
WLH, FIN |
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195 |
SUPPORTING THE EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT AND URGING CONGRESS TO PASS THIS MEASURE. |
LAB |
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196 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO ORGANIZE A PLANNING COMMITTEE TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT WAYS TO MOBILIZE HAWAII'S CROSS-CULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE MODERN WORLD. |
HED/INT, FIN |
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197 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A PARK AT KEHENA BEACH, HAWAII. |
WLH |
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198 |
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE EFFORTS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION IN OBTAINING FUNDING FOR THE KAUMALAPAU HARBOR PROJECT. |
TRN |
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199 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CEASE ISSUING ANY EASEMENTS TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU FOR ACCESS TO HAIKU VALLEY AND TO "HAIKU STAIRS". |
WLH, PSM |
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200 |
REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ADDRESS THE HAZARDS OF ROCK AND LAND SLIDES ON OUR URBAN POPULATIONS. |
WLH/PSM, FIN |
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201 |
REQUESTING A TASK FORCE BE ORGANIZED TO ADDRESS THE HAZARDS OF ROCK AND LAND SLIDES ON OUR URBAN POPULATIONS. |
WLH/PSM, FIN |
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202 |
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO EXPAND VISA PROCESSING CAPACITY IN THE CONSULAR SECTION OF THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN SEOUL IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA AND TO INCLUDE THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM. |
INT/TAC |
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203 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO STUDY AND IMPLEMENT PARITY BETWEEN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, AND SPEECH THERAPISTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. |
EDN/LAB, FIN |
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204 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' POLICY OF EXPEDITED PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM PREGNANT WOMEN USING THE "MEDICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN ONLY" FORM ON EARLY ENTRY INTO PRENATAL CARE AND SUBSEQUENT BIRTH OUTCOMES. |
HLT/HSH, FIN |
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205 |
ENCOURAGING THE VARIOUS MEMBER LEAGUES OF THE HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO CONSIDER CREATING MORE COMPETITIVE MULTIPLE ATHLETIC DIVISIONS FOR HAWAII'S SECONDARY SCHOOL'S SPORTS PROGRAMS. |
EDN, FIN |
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206 |
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE DENIAL OF COVERAGE UNDER THE PREPAID HEALTH CARE ACT. |
LAB/HLT, CPC |
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207 |
REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE USE OF DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THAT FOR WHICH IT WAS ORIGINALLY DRAWN AND TO ADDRESS CONCERNS FOR NECESSARY DISCLOSURE. |
HLT/HED, JUD |
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208 |
REQUESTING THE ADOPTION OF RULES RESTRICTING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND IMPLEMENTING AN EFFECTIVE RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE HANAPEPE AND WAIMEA RIVERS ON KAUAI. |
WLH, JUD |
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209 |
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES, ATTORNEY GENERAL, FAMILY COURT, COUNTY PROSECUTORS, JUDICIARY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER, AND PRIVATE AGENCIES TO SUPPLY INFORMATION REGARDING THE TYPES OF SERVICES AND ALLOCATIONS FOR SUCH SERVICES PROVIDED TO PRE-ADJUDICATED AND ADJUDICATED JUVENILE OFFENDERS TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE HAWAI'I JUVENILE JUSTICE PROJECT AND THE TWENTY-THIRD SESSION OF THE HAWAI'I STATE LEGISLATURE. |
JUD |
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210 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDITS OF THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND ANY CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES, INCLUDING THE HAWAI'I YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. |
JUD/HSH, FIN |
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211 |
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES SEARCH FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE SYSTEM THAT COULD BE LEASED TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN THE TREATMENT OF RECOVERING ADDICTS AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES LOOK FOR AVAILABLE FEDERAL MONIES AND OTHER GRANTS TO HELP DEVELOP HOUSING FACILITIES FOR THESE TREATMENT PROGRAMS. |
FIN |
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212 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS OR DROPOUT CENTERS FOR ADOLESCENTS WHO SUFFER FROM DRUG ADDICTION. |
EDN, FIN |
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213 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A DRUG ENDANGERED CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM. |
HSH, FIN |
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214 |
REQUESTING THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE HOME OWNERSHIP OPTIONS AND STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A HOUSING DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AT HAUIKI HOMES AND OTHER STATE-OWNED AND OPERATED HOUSING PROJECTS. |
HSH |
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215 |
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS TO ESTABLISH THE ASIA-PACIFIC RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE PROGRAM WITHIN THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA. |
HED, CPC, FIN |
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216 |
SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY THE KO'OLAU GREENBELT AND HERITAGE TRAILS SYSTEM TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WATERSHED PROTECTION AND ENCOURAGE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF THE ENTIRE KO'OLAU SYSTEM. |
WLH |
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217 |
REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE STATE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROGRAM. |
WLH, FIN |
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218 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO INVESTIGATE AND EVALUATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, CONSERVATION PLANS, AND COUNTY PROCEDURES RELATING THERETO IN PROTECTING NATURAL RESOURCES. |
WLH, FIN |
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219 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC TAX CREDITS. |
EEP, FIN |
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220 |
REQUESTING A COORDINATED COMPREHENSIVE COASTAL POLICY TO PROTECT HAWAII'S COASTAL RESOURCES. |
WLH |
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221 |
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A DOG AND CAT FOOD DONATION SYSTEM AND PROVIDING BASIC VETERINARY CARE, INCLUDING VACCINATIONS AND SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES TO REDUCE THE FERAL DOG AND CAT POPULATIONS IN THE STATE. |
AGR |
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222 |
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTEER-RUN, NO-KILL ANIMAL SHELTER. |
AGR, FIN |
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223 |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE MAY 23, 2004, AS "SEA TURTLE DAY" IN HAWAII. |
WLH |
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224 |
REQUESTS THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ACKNOWLEDGE THE AIKAU FAMILY'S COMMITMENT TO HAWAI'I'S OCEAN AND BEACHES BY PERMITTING THE HAWAI'I BEACHBOY PRESERVATION FOUNDATION TO REMAIN ON DUKE'S BEACH IN WAIKIKI. |
WLH, FIN |
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225 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON LENGTHENING YELLOW LIGHTS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF RUNNING RED LIGHTS. |
TRN/JUD, FIN |
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226 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, AND THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO FIND MEANS OF RECTIFYING THE SHORTFALL IN IMPACT AID DUE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. |
EDN/PSM, FIN |
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227 |
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE RIGHTS OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS. |
WLH/HED, JUD |
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228 |
REQUESTING THE SCHOOL READINESS TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDING STREAMS FOR CHILDCARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INTERACT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR METHODS OF COORDINATING AND OPTIMIZING FUNDING SOURCES. |
HSH, FIN |
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229 |
REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAROLD L. LYON ARBORETUM. |
HED, FIN |
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230 |
SUPPORTING PATIENT SAFETY IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES BY CREATING A TASK FORCE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE NURSING SHORTAGE, NURSE STAFFING, ACUITY SYSTEMS, AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING PATIENT SAFETY. |
HLT, FIN |
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231 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM TO INVOLVE STUDENTS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN HAWAII AND STUDENTS IN THE PROVINCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES WITH WHICH THE STATE HAS STATE-PROVINCE RELATIONSHIPS. |
INT/EDN, FIN |
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232 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE NURSING SHORTAGE, NURSE STAFFING LEVELS, ACUITY SYSTEMS, AND OTHER RELATED FACTORS IN ORDER TO ENSURE PATIENT SAFETY IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. |
HLT, FIN |
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233 |
TO COMMEMORATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH 1, 1954 DETONATION OF BRAVO H-BOMB ON BIKINI ATOLL OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS. |
INT/PSM, FIN |
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234 |
URGING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO DESIGNATE A NEW NATIONAL SEASHORE FROM 'AHIHI-KINA'U NATURAL AREA RESERVE TO KANALOA POINT ON THE SOUTHEAST COAST OF MAUI. |
WLH |
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235 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PROVIDE AN IN-DEPTH AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE HAWAII HOUSING AND CONSERVATION TRUST FUND. |
HSH, FIN |
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236 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER WHETHER THE EXCEPTION OF PSEUDOEPHEDRINE FROM THE REPORTING, RECORDKEEPING, AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO LIST 1 CHEMICALS SHOULD BE REPEALED. |
PSM |
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237 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO HOLD STUDENTS FINANCIALLY ACCOUNTABLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED TEXTBOOKS, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, LIBRARY BOOKS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES. |
EDN |
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238 |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO IMPLEMENT AN ONLINE "FIXIT" SYSTEM ON THE STATE WEBSITE. |
FIN |
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239 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE STATE SURVEYOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO INVESTIGATE TECHNOLOGIES, EDUCATION, STAFF POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT AND TO DEVELOP CRITERIA TO QUALIFY SURVEYORS IN THE DETERMINATION OF SHORELINES. |
WLH, FIN |
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240 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF BIODIESEL FUEL FOR ALL PUBLIC BUSES. |
EEP, TRN |
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241 |
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES TO SET A TIME LIMIT ON THE STORAGE OF SOLID WASTE, SPECIAL WASTE, AND HAZARDOUS WASTE IN THE STATE BY ANY PERSON. |
EEP |
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242 |
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO JOINTLY REVIEW S.B. NO. 2305 (2004), REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING S.B. NO. 2305 (2004), RELATING TO RECYCLING. |
EEP |
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243 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT ON OAHU. |
EEP, FIN |
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244 |
CONVENING A JOINT LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING. |
EEP/LMG, FIN |
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245 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT ON THE BACKHAUL OF SHIPPING MATERIALS AND PALLETS BY LARGE "BIG BOX" RETAILERS AND WHOLESALERS. |
EEP |
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246 |
EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A KALINA CYCLE OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION PLANT AT THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII BY OCEAN ENGINEERING AND ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. |
EDB, EEP, FIN |
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247 |
REQUESTING THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO APPROVE OVER-THE-COUNTER ACCESS FOR EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. |
HLT, CPC |
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248 |
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO SUPPORT A BAN ON RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS. |
PSM |
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249 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DEVELOP FLEXIBLE DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SCENIC HIGHWAYS. |
TRN |
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250 |
REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT H.R. 677 EXTENDING VETERANS' BENEFITS TO FILIPINO VETERANS. |
PSM |
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251 |
DECLARING MAY 7, 2004, AS CLEANERS' APPRECIATION DAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. |
LAB |
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252 |
REQUESTING CONSIDERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DIVERSION DEPOSIT PROGRAM. |
EEP, FIN |
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253 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: (1) MANDATING THAT HOTELS RECAPTURE AND REUSE WATER AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS; (2) ADVANCE DISPOSAL FEES FOR HAZARDOUS AND LARGE GOODS AND OTHER RECYCLABLES; (3) ESTABLISHING A STATEWIDE WASTE DIVERSION STRATEGY; AND (4) MINING LANDFILLS TO EXTRACT RECYCLABLE MATERIALS OR TO DETERMINE WHETHER PROHIBITED WASTE WAS DUMPED. |
EEP, FIN |
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254 |
PROPOSING AN INCREASE IN RECYCLING BY STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES BY REQUESTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RECYCLING PROGRAMS AND ANNUAL REPORTS CONCERNING PURCHASE AND USE OF GOODS MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INCENTIVES TO INCREASE PROCUREMENT OF RECYCLED GOODS, AND THE ADOPTION OF RULES TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGES OF PREFERENCE FOR PRODUCTS CONTAINING RECYCLED MATERIAL. |
EEP, FIN |
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255 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST HOMEOWNERS IN PREVENTING FURTHER EROSION ALONG HEEIA, KEAAHALA/KEOLAA, KAWA, AND KANEOHE STREAMS ON OAHU. |
WLH |
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256 |
REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH EVALUATION OF THE CONDITION OF THE 187-ACRE PROPERTY SITUATED IN WAIKANE VALLEY THAT WAS USED BY THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS FOR ORDNANCE TRAINING UNTIL 1976, PLAN FOR AND CONDUCT AS THOROUGH A CLEAN-UP AND REMOVAL OF ORDNANCE AS IS TECHNOLOGICALLY POSSIBLE, CONDUCT AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE POTENTIAL RISK TO HUMAN HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND RETURN THE LAND TO THE STATE OF HAWAII. |
PSM/EEP
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257 |
OPPOSING THE IMPORTATION OF ANTHRAX BACTERIA FOR BIOTECH RESEARCH PURPOSES. |
EDB |
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258 |
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF S. 68, RELATING TO IMPROVING BENEFITS FOR FILIPINO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II. |
PSM |
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259 |
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING ALL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. |
EEP/CPC, FIN |
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260 |
REQUESTING AN AGRIBUSINESS INCUBATOR IN WAIALUA. |
HED/AGR, FIN |
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261 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO REVIEW, ANALYZE, AND RECOMMEND CHANGES TO STATUTES, RULES, AND COUNTY ORDINANCES THAT CRIMINALIZE NON-SERIOUS OFFENSES. |
JUD, FIN |
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262 |
REQUESTING THAT THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS APPOINT AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS AND COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICIES. |
CPC |
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263 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. |
WLH, FIN |
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264 |
REQUESTING PRESIDENT BUSH TO CHANGE HIS ADMINISTRATION'S POSITION REGARDING THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION AND ALLOW LEGAL AID GROUPS THE FREEDOM TO SERVE A BROADER RANGE OF CLIENTS MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. |
JUD |
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265 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING GENDER RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENTS AT THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER AND AT THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. |
HSH/JUD |
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266 |
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE CHANGES MADE BY THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO THE CLEAN AIR ACT IN 2002. |
EEP |
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267 |
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO VOTE TO REPEAL THE USA PATRIOT ACT, TO VOTE AGAINST REAUTHORIZATION OF PROVISIONS OF THE USA PATRIOT ACT, TO VOTE AGAINST THE DOMESTIC SECURITY ENHANCEMENT ACT, OR "PATRIOT II," AND AFFIRMING THE LEGISLATURE'S COMMITMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND ALL PROTECTIONS GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF HAWAII, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL CHARTERS AND COVENANTS. |
JUD |
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268 |
REAFFIRMING HAWAII'S COMMITMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND ALL PROTECTIONS GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AND HAWAII, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL CHARTERS AND COVENANTS BY URGING PRESIDENT BUSH AND HIS ADMINISTRATION TO CHANGE ITS POSITION ON THE UNITING AND STRENGTHENING OF AMERICA BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE TOOLS REQUIRED TO INTERCEPT AND OBSTRUCT TERRORISM (USA PATRIOT ACT) ACT OF 2001 AND AUTHORITY TO WITHHOLD FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS TO DETAINEES AND REQUESTING CONGRESS TO ENACT THE IMMEDIATE REPEAL OF THE USA PATRIOT ACT. |
JUD |
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269 |
REQUESTING PRESIDENT BUSH AND CONGRESS TO RESTORE FISCAL DISCIPLINE TO THE U.S. BUDGET AND PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY. |
FIN |
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270 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH ADVISORY BOARDS REGARDING GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS. |
EEP/AGR, HED |
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S.C.R. NO. |
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17 |
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.
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HLT |
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28 |
DESIGNATING MISS HAWAI`I, OF THE MISS AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, THE OFFICIAL HONORARY HOSTESS OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I DURING HER TERM AS MISS HAWAI`I. |
TAC |
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45, SD1 |
REQUESTING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF THE STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR COORDINATION AND EXPANSION OF SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH HEALTHY START TO YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. |
HLT/HSH |
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS |
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H.R. NO. |
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111 |
REQUESTING THE STATE TO FOSTER AND IMPROVE RELATIONS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND THE STATE OF HAWAII. |
INT/TAC |
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112 |
URGING SUPPORT FOR COMPLETION OF CONNECTIONS BETWEEN AND ENHANCEMENTS TO THE LEEWARD BIKE PATH AND PEARL HARBOR HISTORIC TRAIL. |
WLH |
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113 |
TO HOLD THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ACCOUNTABLE FOR ITS DECISIONS TO INCLUDE OR ELIMINATE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FROM THE LIST SENT TO THE GOVERNOR FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS. |
WLH |
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114 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DESIGNATE THE STATE WATERS IN THE NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS TO PROVIDE THE MOST STRINGENT PROTECTIONS TO THE FRAGILE ECOSYSTEMS IN THAT REGION. |
WLH |
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115 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE FACILITATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED, MARINE COMANAGEMENT EFFORTS. |
WLH, FIN |
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116 |
SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES NAVY'S REQUEST TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PUMPING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS IN MANA, KAUAI, IN EXCHANGE FOR A LONG-TERM LEASE OF STATE LANDS ON WHICH THE PUMPING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ARE LOCATED AS WELL AS THE RETENTION OF A PERMANENT AGRICULTURAL BUFFER FOR THE PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY. |
WLH/PSM, FIN |
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117 |
URGING THE SETTING OF AN EXAMPLE TO OUR CHILDREN AND OUT-OF-STATE VISITORS BY DESIGNATING ALL AREAS OF THE STATE CAPITOL SMOKE-FREE. |
HLT/LMG, FIN |
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118 |
REQUESTING THAT THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE ALLOW FILIPINO NATIONAL LONGLINE FISHERMEN WITH A C-1 VISA TO ENTER HAWAII. |
WLH, JUD |
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119 |
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO EASE EXISTING RESTRICTIONS TO ALLOW FOREIGN MOVIE AND FILM PRODUCTION PERSONNEL TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES TO PRODUCE MOVIES OR FILMS. |
TAC, JUD |
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120 |
REQUESTING SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DONALD RUMSFELD TO WITHDRAW THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S PROPOSAL REGARDING A "NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM" AND TO SUBMIT A NEW PROPOSAL CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT OF CONGRESS. |
LAB/PSM, FIN |
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121 |
REQUESTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE RETAILERS ON PRODUCTS USED TO MANUFACTURE CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE. |
JUD, FIN |
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122 |
REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO EXAMINE POSSIBLE WAYS OF CONFIRMING THE IDENTIFICATION OF MEXICAN IMMIGRANTS. |
JUD |
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123 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF, AND PROVIDE COST ESTIMATES FOR, THE INSTALLATION OF AN ACCESS ROAD ON THE SOUTHERN END OF KAWAIHAE HARBOR TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE SMALL BOAT HARBOR AND BEACH AREA, AND FOR OTHER HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS. |
TRN |
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124 |
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY TO EXPAND ITS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON DEPRESSION DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT. |
HED, FIN |
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125 |
REQUESTING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REQUIRE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO HAVE CULTURAL CONSULTANTS AND MONITORS. |
WLH |
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126 |
REQUESTING THE MARINE AND COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY GROUP TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR A WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM. |
WLH, FIN |
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127 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUPPORT PROJECT CUDDLE AND ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF ADVERTISING ITS HOTLINE. |
HSH, FIN |
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128 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF USING INCARCERATED PERSONS TO HELP RESTORE MIDWAY ISLAND AND TO DRAFT PROPOSED LEGISLATION. |
PSM/WLH, FIN |
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129 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF HAWAII HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS IN GRADES K-12 IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. |
EDN, FIN |
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130 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SUPPORT USE OF INCENTIVES TO USE HYBRID VEHICLES AND OTHER FUEL-SAVING, ENERGY-EFFICIENT, NON-POLLUTING VEHICLES. |
TRN, FIN |
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131 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROJECT ON HAWAIIAN DRY STACK MASONRY FOR INMATES AT THE KULANI PRISON ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. |
PSM, FIN |
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132 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO COMPLETE AN ASSESSMENT ON THE USE OF BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROGRAMS FOR NON-HIGH TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES AND TO DRAFT ANY APPROPRIATE PROPOSED LEGISLATION. |
EDB, FIN |
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133 |
URGING CONGRESS TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR VETERANS BENEFITS AND SERVICES AND EXPRESSING DISAPPOINTMENT IN PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH'S PLANS TO REDUCE VETERANS BENEFITS. |
PSM |
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134 |
URGING CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ALLOW PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO BE IMPORTED FROM CANADA. |
CPC |
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135 |
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO REMOVE RODNEY PAIGE FROM THE POSITION OF UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF EDUCATION. |
EDN |
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136 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXECUTE AN ADVERSE CONDEMNATION TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE GALBRAITH ESTATE. |
WLH, FIN |
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137 |
SUPPORTING THE EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT AND URGING CONGRESS TO PASS THIS MEASURE. |
LAB |
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138 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO ORGANIZE A PLANNING COMMITTEE TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT WAYS TO MOBILIZE HAWAII'S CROSS-CULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE MODERN WORLD. |
HED/INT, FIN |
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139 |
REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ADDRESS THE HAZARDS OF ROCK AND LAND SLIDES ON OUR URBAN POPULATIONS. |
WLH/PSM, FIN |
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140 |
REQUESTING A TASK FORCE BE ORGANIZED TO ADDRESS THE HAZARDS OF ROCK AND LAND SLIDES ON OUR URBAN POPULATIONS. |
WLH/PSM, FIN |
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141 |
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO EXPAND VISA PROCESSING CAPACITY IN THE CONSULAR SECTION OF THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN SEOUL IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA AND TO INCLUDE THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM. |
INT/TAC |
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142 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO STUDY AND IMPLEMENT PARITY BETWEEN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, AND SPEECH THERAPISTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. |
EDN/LAB, FIN |
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143 |
ENCOURAGING THE VARIOUS MEMBER LEAGUES OF THE HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO CONSIDER CREATING MORE COMPETITIVE MULTIPLE ATHLETIC DIVISIONS FOR HAWAII'S SECONDARY SCHOOL'S SPORTS PROGRAMS. |
EDN, FIN |
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144 |
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE DENIAL OF COVERAGE UNDER THE PREPAID HEALTH CARE ACT. |
LAB/HLT, CPC |
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145 |
REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE USE OF DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THAT FOR WHICH IT WAS ORIGINALLY DRAWN AND TO ADDRESS CONCERNS FOR NECESSARY DISCLOSURE. |
HLT/HED, JUD |
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146 |
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES, ATTORNEY GENERAL, FAMILY COURT, COUNTY PROSECUTORS, JUDICIARY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER, AND PRIVATE AGENCIES TO SUPPLY INFORMATION REGARDING THE TYPES OF SERVICES AND ALLOCATIONS FOR SUCH SERVICES PROVIDED TO PRE-ADJUDICATED AND ADJUDICATED JUVENILE OFFENDERS TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE HAWAI'I JUVENILE JUSTICE PROJECT AND THE TWENTY-THIRD SESSION OF THE HAWAI'I STATE LEGISLATURE. |
JUD |
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147 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDITS OF THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND ANY CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES, INCLUDING THE HAWAI'I YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. |
JUD/HSH, FIN |
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148 |
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES SEARCH FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE SYSTEM THAT COULD BE LEASED TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN THE TREATMENT OF RECOVERING ADDICTS AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES LOOK FOR AVAILABLE FEDERAL MONIES AND OTHER GRANTS TO HELP DEVELOP HOUSING FACILITIES FOR THESE TREATMENT PROGRAMS. |
FIN |
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149 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS OR DROPOUT CENTERS FOR ADOLESCENTS WHO SUFFER FROM DRUG ADDICTION. |
EDN, FIN |
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150 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A DRUG ENDANGERED CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM. |
HSH, FIN |
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151 |
REQUESTING THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE HOME OWNERSHIP OPTIONS AND STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A HOUSING DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AT HAUIKI HOMES AND OTHER STATE-OWNED AND OPERATED HOUSING PROJECTS. |
HSH |
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152 |
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS TO ESTABLISH THE ASIA-PACIFIC RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE PROGRAM WITHIN THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA. |
HED, CPC, FIN |
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153 |
SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY THE KO'OLAU GREENBELT AND HERITAGE TRAILS SYSTEM TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WATERSHED PROTECTION AND ENCOURAGE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF THE ENTIRE KO'OLAU SYSTEM. |
WLH |
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154 |
REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE STATE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROGRAM. |
WLH, FIN |
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155 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO INVESTIGATE AND EVALUATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, CONSERVATION PLANS, AND COUNTY PROCEDURES RELATING THERETO IN PROTECTING NATURAL RESOURCES. |
WLH, FIN |
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156 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC TAX CREDITS. |
EEP, FIN |
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157 |
REQUESTING A COORDINATED COMPREHENSIVE COASTAL POLICY TO PROTECT HAWAII'S COASTAL RESOURCES. |
WLH |
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158 |
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A DOG AND CAT FOOD DONATION SYSTEM AND PROVIDING BASIC VETERINARY CARE, INCLUDING VACCINATIONS AND SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES TO REDUCE THE FERAL DOG AND CAT POPULATIONS IN THE STATE. |
AGR |
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159 |
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTEER-RUN, NO-KILL ANIMAL SHELTER. |
AGR, FIN |
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160 |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE MAY 23, 2004, AS "SEA TURTLE DAY" IN HAWAII. |
WLH |
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161 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON LENGTHENING YELLOW LIGHTS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF RUNNING RED LIGHTS. |
TRN/JUD, FIN |
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162 |
REQUESTING THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO RECONSIDER ITS DECISION TO NOT ISSUE NEW RULES AND STANDARDS FOR WATER QUALITY AND TO REVIEW AND STRENGTHEN ITS POLICIES ON WATER QUALITY MONITORING, ENFORCEMENT, AND DATA COLLECTION PRACTICES. |
WLH |
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163 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, AND THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO FIND MEANS OF RECTIFYING THE SHORTFALL IN IMPACT AID DUE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. |
EDN/PSM, FIN |
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164 |
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE RIGHTS OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS. |
WLH/HED, JUD |
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165 |
REQUESTING THE SCHOOL READINESS TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDING STREAMS FOR CHILDCARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INTERACT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR METHODS OF COORDINATING AND OPTIMIZING FUNDING SOURCES. |
HSH, FIN |
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166 |
REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAROLD L. LYON ARBORETUM. |
HED, FIN |
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167 |
SUPPORTING PATIENT SAFETY IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES BY CREATING A TASK FORCE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE NURSING SHORTAGE, NURSE STAFFING, ACUITY SYSTEMS, AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING PATIENT SAFETY. |
HLT, FIN |
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168 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM TO INVOLVE STUDENTS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN HAWAII AND STUDENTS IN THE PROVINCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES WITH WHICH THE STATE HAS STATE-PROVINCE RELATIONSHIPS. |
INT/EDN, FIN |
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169 |
URGING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO DESIGNATE A NEW NATIONAL SEASHORE FROM 'AHIHI-KINA'U NATURAL AREA RESERVE TO KANALOA POINT ON THE SOUTHEAST COAST OF MAUI. |
WLH |
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170 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER WHETHER THE EXCEPTION OF PSEUDOEPHEDRINE FROM THE REPORTING, RECORDKEEPING, AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO LIST 1 CHEMICALS SHOULD BE REPEALED. |
PSM |
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171 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO HOLD STUDENTS FINANCIALLY ACCOUNTABLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED TEXTBOOKS, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, LIBRARY BOOKS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES. |
EDN |
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172 |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO IMPLEMENT AN ONLINE "FIXIT" SYSTEM ON THE STATE WEBSITE. |
FIN |
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173 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE STATE SURVEYOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO INVESTIGATE TECHNOLOGIES, EDUCATION, STAFF POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT AND TO DEVELOP CRITERIA TO QUALIFY SURVEYORS IN THE DETERMINATION OF SHORELINES. |
WLH, FIN |
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174 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF BIODIESEL FUEL FOR ALL PUBLIC BUSES. |
EEP, TRN |
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175 |
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES TO SET A TIME LIMIT ON THE STORAGE OF SOLID WASTE, SPECIAL WASTE, AND HAZARDOUS WASTE IN THE STATE BY ANY PERSON. |
EEP |
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176 |
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO JOINTLY REVIEW S.B. NO. 2305 (2004), REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING S.B. NO. 2305 (2004), RELATING TO RECYCLING. |
EEP |
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177 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT ON THE BACKHAUL OF SHIPPING MATERIALS AND PALLETS BY LARGE "BIG BOX" RETAILERS AND WHOLESALERS. |
EEP |
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178 |
EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A KALINA CYCLE OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION PLANT AT THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII BY OCEAN ENGINEERING AND ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. |
EDB, EEP, FIN |
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179 |
REQUESTING THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO APPROVE OVER-THE-COUNTER ACCESS FOR EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. |
HLT, CPC |
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180 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH ADVISORY BOARDS REGARDING GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS. |
EEP/AGR, HED |
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181 |
REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT H.R. 677 EXTENDING VETERANS' BENEFITS TO FILIPINO VETERANS. |
PSM |
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182 |
DECLARING MAY 7, 2004, AS CLEANERS' APPRECIATION DAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. |
LAB |
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183 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST HOMEOWNERS IN PREVENTING FURTHER EROSION ALONG HEEIA, KEAAHALA/KEOLAA, KAWA, AND KANEOHE STREAMS ON OAHU. |
WLH |
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184 |
REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH EVALUATION OF THE CONDITION OF THE 187-ACRE PROPERTY SITUATED IN WAIKANE VALLEY THAT WAS USED BY THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS FOR ORDNANCE TRAINING UNTIL 1976, PLAN FOR AND CONDUCT AS THOROUGH A CLEAN-UP AND REMOVAL OF ORDNANCE AS IS TECHNOLOGICALLY POSSIBLE, CONDUCT AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE POTENTIAL RISK TO HUMAN HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND RETURN THE LAND TO THE STATE OF HAWAII. |
PSM/EEP |
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185 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REACTIVATE ITS AMNESTY PROGRAM FOR ONE YEAR IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE OWNERS OF NONCOMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL PIERS ON KANEOHE BAY TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY PERMITS. |
WLH |
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186 |
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF S. 68, RELATING TO IMPROVING BENEFITS FOR FILIPINO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II. |
PSM |
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187 |
REQUESTING AN AGRIBUSINESS INCUBATOR IN WAIALUA. |
HED/AGR, FIN |
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188 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO REVIEW, ANALYZE, AND RECOMMEND CHANGES TO STATUTES, RULES, AND COUNTY ORDINANCES THAT CRIMINALIZE NON-SERIOUS OFFENSES. |
JUD, FIN |
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189 |
REQUESTING PRESIDENT BUSH TO CHANGE HIS ADMINISTRATION'S POSITION REGARDING THE LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION AND ALLOW LEGAL AID GROUPS THE FREEDOM TO SERVE A BROADER RANGE OF CLIENTS MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. |
JUD |
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190 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING GENDER RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENTS AT THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER AND AT THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. |
HSH/JUD |
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191 |
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE CHANGES MADE BY THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO THE CLEAN AIR ACT IN 2002. |
EEP |
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192 |
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO VOTE TO REPEAL THE USA PATRIOT ACT, TO VOTE AGAINST REAUTHORIZATION OF PROVISIONS OF THE USA PATRIOT ACT, TO VOTE AGAINST THE DOMESTIC SECURITY ENHANCEMENT ACT, OR "PATRIOT II," AND AFFIRMING THE LEGISLATURE'S COMMITMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND ALL PROTECTIONS GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF HAWAII, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL CHARTERS AND COVENANTS. |
JUD |
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193 |
REAFFIRMING HAWAII'S COMMITMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND ALL PROTECTIONS GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AND HAWAII, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL CHARTERS AND COVENANTS BY URGING PRESIDENT BUSH AND HIS ADMINISTRATION TO CHANGE ITS POSITION ON THE UNITING AND STRENGTHENING OF AMERICA BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE TOOLS REQUIRED TO INTERCEPT AND OBSTRUCT TERRORISM (USA PATRIOT ACT) ACT OF 2001 AND AUTHORITY TO WITHHOLD FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS TO DETAINEES AND REQUESTING CONGRESS TO ENACT THE IMMEDIATE REPEAL OF THE USA PATRIOT ACT. |
JUD |
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SENATE BILLS |
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Committee |
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S.B. NO. |
RE-REFERRAL |
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2470, SD1, HD1 |
RELATING TO ENERGY. (SB2470 HD1) |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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3170, SD2, HD1 |
RELATING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. Establishes new requirements for the blending of ethanol in gasoline. (SB3170 HD1) |
EEP, FIN |