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.

163

REQUESTING THE STATE TO FOSTER AND IMPROVE RELATIONS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND THE STATE OF HAWAII.

INT/TAC

164

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

WLH

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

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

167

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE FACILITATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED, MARINE COMANAGEMENT EFFORTS.

WLH, FIN

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

169

REQUESTING DEVELOPMENT OF A COORDINATED COMPREHENSIVE COASTAL POLICY ON SHORELINE HARDENING AND SETBACKS.

WLH, FIN

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

171

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE ADVISABILITY OF TRANSFERRING THE VANPOOL PROGRAM TO THE COUNTIES.

TRN

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

173

REQUESTING THAT THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE ALLOW FILIPINO NATIONAL LONGLINE FISHERMEN WITH A C-1 VISA TO ENTER HAWAII.

WLH, JUD

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

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

176

REQUESTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE RETAILERS ON PRODUCTS USED TO MANUFACTURE CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE.

JUD, FIN

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

178

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO EXAMINE POSSIBLE WAYS OF CONFIRMING THE IDENTIFICATION OF MEXICAN IMMIGRANTS.

JUD

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

180

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY TO EXPAND ITS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON DEPRESSION DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT.

HED, FIN

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

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

183

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUPPORT PROJECT CUDDLE AND ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF ADVERTISING ITS HOTLINE.

HSH, FIN

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

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

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

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

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

189

RELATING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2004 JUDICIAL SALARY COMMISSION.

LAB, FIN

190

RELATING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2004 EXECUTIVE SALARY COMMISSION.

LAB, FIN

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

192

URGING CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ALLOW PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO BE IMPORTED FROM CANADA.

CPC

193

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO REMOVE RODNEY PAIGE FROM THE POSITION OF UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF EDUCATION.

EDN

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

195

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

LAB

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

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

198

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE EFFORTS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION IN OBTAINING FUNDING FOR THE KAUMALAPAU HARBOR PROJECT.

TRN

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

200

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ADDRESS THE HAZARDS OF ROCK AND LAND SLIDES ON OUR URBAN POPULATIONS.

WLH/PSM, FIN

201

REQUESTING A TASK FORCE BE ORGANIZED TO ADDRESS THE HAZARDS OF ROCK AND LAND SLIDES ON OUR URBAN POPULATIONS.

WLH/PSM, FIN

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

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

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

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

206

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE DENIAL OF COVERAGE UNDER THE PREPAID HEALTH CARE ACT.

LAB/HLT, CPC

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

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

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

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

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

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

213

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A DRUG ENDANGERED CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM.

HSH, FIN

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

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

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

217

REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE STATE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROGRAM.

WLH, FIN

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

219

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC TAX CREDITS.

EEP, FIN

220

REQUESTING A COORDINATED COMPREHENSIVE COASTAL POLICY TO PROTECT HAWAII'S COASTAL RESOURCES.

WLH

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

222

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTEER-RUN, NO-KILL ANIMAL SHELTER.

AGR, FIN

223

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE MAY 23, 2004, AS "SEA TURTLE DAY" IN HAWAII.

WLH

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

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

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

227

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE RIGHTS OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS.

WLH/HED, JUD

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

229

REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAROLD L. LYON ARBORETUM.

HED, FIN

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

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

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

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

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

235

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PROVIDE AN IN-DEPTH AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE HAWAII HOUSING AND CONSERVATION TRUST FUND.

HSH, FIN

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

237

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO HOLD STUDENTS FINANCIALLY ACCOUNTABLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED TEXTBOOKS, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, LIBRARY BOOKS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES.

EDN

238

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO IMPLEMENT AN ONLINE "FIXIT" SYSTEM ON THE STATE WEBSITE.

FIN

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

240

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF BIODIESEL FUEL FOR ALL PUBLIC BUSES.

EEP, TRN

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

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

243

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT ON OAHU.

EEP, FIN

244

CONVENING A JOINT LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING.

EEP/LMG, FIN

245

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT ON THE BACKHAUL OF SHIPPING MATERIALS AND PALLETS BY LARGE "BIG BOX" RETAILERS AND WHOLESALERS.

EEP

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

247

REQUESTING THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO APPROVE OVER-THE-COUNTER ACCESS FOR EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

HLT, CPC

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

249

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DEVELOP FLEXIBLE DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SCENIC HIGHWAYS.

TRN

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

251

DECLARING MAY 7, 2004, AS CLEANERS' APPRECIATION DAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

LAB

252

REQUESTING CONSIDERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DIVERSION DEPOSIT PROGRAM.

EEP, FIN

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

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

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

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

257

OPPOSING THE IMPORTATION OF ANTHRAX BACTERIA FOR BIOTECH RESEARCH PURPOSES.

EDB

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

259

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING ALL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

EEP/CPC, FIN

260

REQUESTING AN AGRIBUSINESS INCUBATOR IN WAIALUA.

HED/AGR, FIN

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

262

REQUESTING THAT THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS APPOINT AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS AND COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY POLICIES.

CPC

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

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

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

266

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE CHANGES MADE BY THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO THE CLEAN AIR ACT IN 2002.

EEP

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

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

269

REQUESTING PRESIDENT BUSH AND CONGRESS TO RESTORE FISCAL DISCIPLINE TO THE U.S. BUDGET AND PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY.

FIN

270

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH ADVISORY BOARDS REGARDING GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS.

EEP/AGR, HED

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

Committee

S.C.R. NO.

17

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

HLT

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

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

Committee

H.R. NO.

111

REQUESTING THE STATE TO FOSTER AND IMPROVE RELATIONS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND THE STATE OF HAWAII.

INT/TAC

112

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

WLH

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

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

115

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE FACILITATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED, MARINE COMANAGEMENT EFFORTS.

WLH, FIN

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

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

118

REQUESTING THAT THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE ALLOW FILIPINO NATIONAL LONGLINE FISHERMEN WITH A C-1 VISA TO ENTER HAWAII.

WLH, JUD

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

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

121

REQUESTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE RETAILERS ON PRODUCTS USED TO MANUFACTURE CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE.

JUD, FIN

122

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO EXAMINE POSSIBLE WAYS OF CONFIRMING THE IDENTIFICATION OF MEXICAN IMMIGRANTS.

JUD

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

124

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY TO EXPAND ITS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON DEPRESSION DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT.

HED, FIN

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

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

127

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUPPORT PROJECT CUDDLE AND ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF ADVERTISING ITS HOTLINE.

HSH, FIN

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

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

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

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

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

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

134

URGING CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ALLOW PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO BE IMPORTED FROM CANADA.

CPC

135

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO REMOVE RODNEY PAIGE FROM THE POSITION OF UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF EDUCATION.

EDN

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

137

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

LAB

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

139

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ADDRESS THE HAZARDS OF ROCK AND LAND SLIDES ON OUR URBAN POPULATIONS.

WLH/PSM, FIN

140

REQUESTING A TASK FORCE BE ORGANIZED TO ADDRESS THE HAZARDS OF ROCK AND LAND SLIDES ON OUR URBAN POPULATIONS.

WLH/PSM, FIN

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

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

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

144

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE DENIAL OF COVERAGE UNDER THE PREPAID HEALTH CARE ACT.

LAB/HLT, CPC

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

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

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

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

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

150

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A DRUG ENDANGERED CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM.

HSH, FIN

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

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

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

154

REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE STATE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROGRAM.

WLH, FIN

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

156

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC TAX CREDITS.

EEP, FIN

157

REQUESTING A COORDINATED COMPREHENSIVE COASTAL POLICY TO PROTECT HAWAII'S COASTAL RESOURCES.

WLH

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

159

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTEER-RUN, NO-KILL ANIMAL SHELTER.

AGR, FIN

160

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE MAY 23, 2004, AS "SEA TURTLE DAY" IN HAWAII.

WLH

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

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

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

164

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE RIGHTS OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS.

WLH/HED, JUD

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

166

REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAROLD L. LYON ARBORETUM.

HED, FIN

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

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

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

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

171

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO HOLD STUDENTS FINANCIALLY ACCOUNTABLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED TEXTBOOKS, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, LIBRARY BOOKS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES.

EDN

172

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO IMPLEMENT AN ONLINE "FIXIT" SYSTEM ON THE STATE WEBSITE.

FIN

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

174

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF BIODIESEL FUEL FOR ALL PUBLIC BUSES.

EEP, TRN

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

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

177

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT ON THE BACKHAUL OF SHIPPING MATERIALS AND PALLETS BY LARGE "BIG BOX" RETAILERS AND WHOLESALERS.

EEP

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

179

REQUESTING THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO APPROVE OVER-THE-COUNTER ACCESS FOR EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

HLT, CPC

180

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH ADVISORY BOARDS REGARDING GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS.

EEP/AGR, HED

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

182

DECLARING MAY 7, 2004, AS CLEANERS' APPRECIATION DAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

LAB

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

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

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

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

187

REQUESTING AN AGRIBUSINESS INCUBATOR IN WAIALUA.

HED/AGR, FIN

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

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

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

191

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE CHANGES MADE BY THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO THE CLEAN AIR ACT IN 2002.

EEP

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

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

SENATE BILLS

Committee

S.B. NO.

2470, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO ENERGY.

(SB2470 HD1)

EEP, CPC, FIN

3170, SD2, HD1

RELATING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS.

Establishes new requirements for the blending of ethanol in gasoline. (SB3170 HD1)

EEP, FIN