THE SENATE

OF THE

TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

STATE OF HAWAII

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

 

FIFTY-FIFTH DAY

April 26, 2005-Tuesday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Invocation by Reverend Alan Urasaki

Honpa Hongwanji

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

Introductions

  1. Messages from the Governor: No(s).: 834-838

    2. G.M. NO.

    TITLE

    REFERRAL
         

    834

    Informing the Senate that on April 25, 2005, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB675, HD1 (Act26)

    FILE
         

    835

    Informing the Senate that on April 25, 2005, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB840, SD1 (Act27)

    FILE
         

    836

    Informing the Senate that on April 25, 2005, the Governor has withdrawn LAURA W. SCHULTZ DVM, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Board of Veterinary Examiners (GM827) from consideration by the Senate.

    FILE
         

    837

    Informing the Senate that on April 25, 2005, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB81 (Act 28)

    FILE
         

    838

    Informing the Senate that on April 25,2 005, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB781 (Act 29)

    FILE
         
         
  2. Departmental Communications: None
  3. House Communications: No(s).: 698-741
    4.  

    Informing the Senate that on April 25, 2005, the House reconsidered its action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House bills:

    REFERRAL
         

    698

    H.B. No. 155, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO TIME SHARING."(Time Sharing Omnibus)

    FILE
         

    699

    H.B. No. 516, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO EMERGENCY HEALTH POWERS."(Emergency Response Stockpile; CBRNE Events and Public Health Emergencies)

    FILE
         

    700

    H.B. No. 683, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

    "MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION."(Emergency Appropriation)

    FILE

     

    Informing the Senate that on April 25, 2005, the following Senate Concurrent Resolutions were Adopted in the House:

    		  
         

    701

    S.C.R. No. 7, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN TO PROMOTE OBESITY PREVENTION AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES."

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    702

    S.C.R. No. 40, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO STUDY THE POSSIBLE IMPACT OF NON-EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR BIOMETRICALLY-ENABLED PASSPORTS AND TO PROVIDE ANY DATA AND FINDINGS TO HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENTS OF STATE, COMMERCE, AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO ASSIST EFFORTS IN EXTENDING THE DEADLINE, FOR VISA WAIVER PROGRAM COUNTRIES, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENT FOR ISSUANCE OF BIOMETRICALLY-ENABLED PASSPORTS."

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    703

    S.C.R. No. 42, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO ENFORCE THE COLLECTION"

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    704

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

    "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FOLLOW-UP AUDIT OF AND ADDRESS VARIOUS MATTERS RELATING TO THE ADEQUACY OF THE MAINTENANCE, OPERATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE MAUNA KEA SCIENCE RESERVE."(Mauna Kea Reserve; Audit)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    705

    S.C.R. No. 79, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO FACILITATE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VIABLE NATURALLY OCCURRING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES."(Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    706

    S.C.R. No. 92, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS AND MEASURES THAT ARE INTENDED TO CONTAIN AND ERADICATE INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES IN HAWAII AND PREVENT THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES INTO HAWAII."(KAWAINUI MARSH NATIONAL PARK)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    707

    S.C.R. No. 106, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

    "CONVENING A JOINT LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE TO REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE."

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    708

    S.C.R. No. 132, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING A FINANCIAL PROGRAM AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS."(DHHL; Management and financial audit,)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    709

    S.C.R. No. 134, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT KEEHI SMALL BOAT HARBOR FOR REDEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT, AND OPERATION BY HONOLULU MARINE, INC., FOR A COMMERCIAL SHIP REPAIR FACILITY."(Submerged Lands; Lease Authorization; Shipyard Facility)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    710

    S.C.R. No. 137, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OF THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO COORDINATE THE UPDATING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII OCEAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN."(Resources Management Plan)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    711

    S.C.R. No. 140, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, TO DEVELOP AND PROMULGATE A GUIDANCE DOCUMENT ON INCLUDING PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN ALL PHASES OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 343, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES."(Environmental Justice; Review of Environmental Impact Statement)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    712

    S.C.R. No. 147, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES."(Department of Land and Natural Resources; Audit)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    713

    S.C.R. No. 178, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "OPPOSING THE TRANSFER OF THE WAIAHOLE VALLEY AGRICULTURAL PARK AND RESIDENTIAL LOTS SUBDIVISION BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS."(Subdivision; DHHL; HCDCH.)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    714

    S.C.R. No. 186, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "URGING THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO WORK TOWARD MORE HUMANE ALTERNATIVES TO RELOCATING HOMELESS PEOPLE FROM PUBLIC AREAS."(Moratorium on Relocation of the Homeless from Public Areas)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    715

    S.C.R. No. 191, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES WHEN CONTRACTING WITH EDUCATION SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SCHOOL RESTRUCTURING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT."(No Child Left Behind; Performance Based Contracts)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    716

    S.C.R. No. 195, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE THE BARRIERS TO COMMUNITY-BASED ACCESS TO SPECIALTY CARE AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SPECIALTY CARE ON THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS AND IN RURAL OAHU."(Health; Access to affordable, quality health care.)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    717

    S.C.R. No. 200, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING A STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO THE FEASIBILITY OF STEM CELL RESEARCH FOR HAWAII."(A study relating to stem cell research)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    718

    S.C.R. No. 207, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO WORK WITH THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM WATER USERS ADVISORY BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO STUDY THE SPECIFIC CONCERNS AND NEEDS OF HOMESTEAD USERS ON MOLOKAI."(Molokai Irrigation System; Study)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    719

    S.C.R. No. 208, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "URGING THE LEGISLATURE AND ADMINISTRATION TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE HAWAII'S AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY'S EFFORTS TOWARD SUCCESSFUL CO-EXISTENCE AMONG ITS SECTORS AND TO RECOGNIZE THE ECONOMIC, HUMAN, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF SUCH CO-EXISTENCE IN A DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY."(Diversified Ag Industry)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    720

    S.C.R. No. 221, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO UPDATE THE HAWAII COMMERCIAL HARBORS 2020 MASTER PLAN; ESTABLISH A CENTRALIZED STATEWIDE CARGO AND PASSENGER SHIP ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE SCHEDULING SYSTEM TO COORDINATE AND IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF SHIP MOVEMENTS AMONG THE HARBORS OF THE STATE; AND CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF CURRENT AND ANTICIPATED HARBOR USES ON OAHU TO IMPROVE HARBOR EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS."(Harbors Master Plan Update; DOT Divisions Audit; HARBORS )

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    721

    S.C.R. No. 227, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "CREATING A PLANNING TASK FORCE FOR THE HEALTHY START PROGRAM."(Report Title: )

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    722

    S.C.R. No. 21

    "URGING FEDERAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR GRANDPARENT-HEADED AND RELATIVE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS."(Intergenerational Housing)

    FILE
         

    723

    S.C.R. No. 27, S.D. 2

    "REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY AND EVALUATE EXISTING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IN THE SOUTH KONA AREA OF HAWAII AND PREPARE A TRAFFIC SOLUTION PLAN TO MINIMIZE EXISTING AND FUTURE TRAFFIC PROBLEMS."(Traffic Study and Plan; South Kona)

    FILE
         

    724

    S.C.R. No. 44

    "URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, UNITED STATES CONGRESS, AND CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES TO PRESERVE THE AMOUNT OF MEDICAID COVERAGES AND AMOUNT OF BENEFITS."(Medicaid Benefits)

    FILE
         

    725

    S.C.R. No. 48

    "REQUESTING THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF AN ALTERNATE ROUTE OF INGRESS TO AND EGRESS FROM MILILANI MAUKA."(Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization; Mililani Mauka)

    FILE
         

    726

    S.C.R. No. 66

    "URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS AND ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL CHANGES."(Substance abuse prevention programs)

    FILE
         

    727

    S.C.R. No. 63

    "DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH."(Mental Health Awareness Month)

    FILE
         

    728

    S.C.R. No. 95

    "URGING KOKUA COUNCIL TO CONVENE THE 2005 MODEL LEGISLATURE."(Kokua Council; Convene 2005 Model Legislature)

    FILE
         

    729

    S.C.R. No. 96

    "REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FURNISHING SENIOR TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS IN THEIR COUNTY."(Transportation Options for Seniors)

    FILE
         

    730

    S.C.R. No. 100

    "EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM."(CDBG Program; Support)

    FILE
         

    731

    S.C.R. No. 135, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO SHARE ITS FINDINGS AND THE STATUS OF ITS ACTIVITIES REGARDING THE CREATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE VOG EMISSIONS MONITORING SYSTEM FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII."(Vog Monitoring System; Work Group; Island of Hawaii.)

    FILE
         

    732

    S.C.R. No. 141, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER CLASSIFICATION OF THE OFFENSES OF ASSAULT AND TERRORISTIC THREATENING BASED ON THE OCCUPATION OF THE VICTIM IS STILL NECESSARY."(Criminal Law; Disparate Treatment of Victims)

    FILE
         

    733

    S.C.R. No. 143

    "REQUESTING PARTICIPATION IN THE FEDERAL PROGRAM TO ASSIST STATES IN OBTAINING SCRAPPED FEDERAL SHIPS TO USE AS ARTIFICIAL REEFS IN THE WATERS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII."(Artificial Reefs; Federal Scrapped Ships Program)

    FILE
         

    734

    S.C.R. No. 155, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO CONVENE A WORK GROUP OF INTERESTED PARTIES TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF HOSTING AN INTERNATIONAL PACIFIC ASIAN YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT IN THE STATE."(Requesting the Department of Business, Economic Development, and )

    FILE
         

    735

    S.C.R. No. 174

    "REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO WORK WITH THE LYON ARBORETUM COMMUNITY STEERING COMMITTEE AND TO SUBMIT A REPORT REGARDING ITS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS AT THE LYON ARBORETUM."(UH; LYON ARBORETUM; REPORT)

    FILE
         

    736

    S.C.R. No. 177, S.D. 1

    "URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, THE STATE OF HAWAII, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK COOPERATIVELY TO PROTECT KAWAI NUI MARSH."(Kawainui Marsh; Protection)

    FILE
         

    737

    S.C.R. No. 183, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND THE ROLE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII IN THE ECONOMIC FUTURE OF THE STATE."(TASK FORCE; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; POST SECONDARY EDUCATION)

    FILE
         
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 25, 2005, the House made changes to Conferee assignments to the following Senate Bill:

    		  
         

    738

    S.B. No. 1352, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES."(Public Employees)

    Discharged Representative Arakaki as Co-Chair.

    FILE
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 25, 2005, the House appointed Conferees to the following Senate Bills:

    		  
         

    739

    S.B. No. 944, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS."(Collective Bargaining Cost Items; Units 1 and 10; Appropriation)

    Representatives Caldwell/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

    FILE
         
     

    S.B. No. 945, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS."(Collective Bargaining Cost Items; Unit 5; Appropriation)

    Representatives Caldwell/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

    		  
         
     

    S.B. No. 1579, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS."(Collective Bargaining; Unit 1; Cost Items)

    Representatives Caldwell/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

    		  
         
     

    S.B. No. 1580, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS."(Appropriation; Collective Bargaining Cost Items; Unit (5))

    Representatives Caldwell/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

    		  
         
     

    S.B. No. 1583, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS."(Collective Bargaining; Cost Items; Unit 10)

    Representatives Caldwell/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

    		  
         
     

    S.B. No. 1584, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS."(Collective Bargaining; Cost Items Unit (11))

    Representatives Caldwell/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

    		  
         
     

    S.B. No. 1808, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW."(Workers' Compensation Law)

    Representatives Caldwell/Takamine, Co-Chairs

    		  
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 25, 2005, the House appointed Conferees to the following House Bills:

    		  
         

    740

    H.B. No. 256, S.D. 1

    "MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS."(Collective Bargaining; Unit 7)

    Representatives Caldwell/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

    FILE
         
     

    H.B. No. 260, S.D. 1

    "MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS."(Collective Bargaining; Unit (11))

    Representatives Caldwell/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

    		  
         
     

    H.B. No. 263, S.D. 1

    "MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES."(HGEA Salary Increases; Appropriation)

    Representatives Caldwell/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

    		  
         
     

    H.B. No. 1597, S.D. 1

    "MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS."(Collective Bargaining; Unit 9)

    Representatives Caldwell/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

    		  
         
     

    H.B. No. 1599, S.D. 1

    "MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS."(Cost Items; Bargaining Units (2), (3), (4), (6), (8), and (13))

    Representatives Caldwell/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

    		  
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 26, 2005, the House made changes to Conferee assignments to the following Senate Bill:

    		  
         

    741

    S.B. No. 1808, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW."(Workers' Compensation Law)

    Representative Shimabukuro added as a member.

    FILE
         
         
         
  4. Senate Communications: None
  5. Judiciary Communications: None
  6. Conference Committee Reports: Nos. 1-3

    7. 1

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    S.B. No. 1483, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR WAIMEA COUNTRY SCHOOL."

    (Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)
       
       

    2

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    S.B. No. 77, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY."

    (Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)
       
       

    3

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    S.B. No. 459, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS."

    (Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)
       
       
       
  7. Standing Committee Reports: No(s). 1816-1824

    8. 1816

    (One Day Notice)

    (HMS)

    G.M. No. 651

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JANE KNOX, for a term to expire 06-30-2009."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    1816

    (One Day Notice)

    (HMS)

    G.M. No. 652

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, LARRY M. LITTLETON, for a term to expire 06-30-2009."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    1816

    (One Day Notice)

    (HMS)

    G.M. No. 653

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, KRISTINE K. H. PAGANO, for a term to expire 06-30-2009."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    1817

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    G.M. No. 629

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, THOMAS CONTRADES, for a term to expire 06-30-2009."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    1817

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    G.M. No. 630

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, DUANE KANUHA, for a term to expire 06-30-2009."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    1817

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    G.M. No. 631

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, RANSOM A.K. PILTZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2006."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    1818

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    H.C.R. No. 262, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A TRAINING PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOCAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER'S NATIONAL ORGANIZATION AS PART OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS TO TRAIN REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS TO USE THE INCOME CAPITALIZATION APPROACH TO SET LEASE RENT RATES FOR STATE AGRICULTURAL LEASE REOPENING."

    (Recommends Adoption)
         
         

    1819

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    H.C.R. No. 293, H.D. 1

    "URGING THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO FULFILL ITS CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY MANDATE TO PROTECT PUBLIC TRUST INSTREAM USES."

    (Recommends Adoption)
         
         

    1820

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH/HMS)

    H.C.R. No. 40, H.D. 1

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

    (Recommends Adoption)
         
         

    1821

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH/HMS)

    H.C.R. No. 95

    "URGING THE STATE TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND TO SUPPORT THEM TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE IN SERVING THE LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS OF THE STATE'S RESIDENTS."

    (Recommends Adoption)
         
         

    1822

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH/HMS)

    H.C.R. No. 96

    "URGING THE DEPARTMENT HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP METHODS TO SUPPORT FAMILY CAREGIVERS WHO PROVIDE AT-HOME CARE TO QUALIFIED RELATIVES."

    (Recommends Adoption)
         
         

    1823

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    H.C.R. No. 99

    "URGING THE DESIGNATION OF ALL OF HAWAII'S AIRPORTS AS SMOKE-FREE AREAS FROM AIRPLANE CABIN TO AIRPORT CURB."

    (Recommends Adoption)
         
         

    1824

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    H.C.R. No. 255, H.D. 2

    "ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM TASK FORCE ON THE ACCESSIBILITY OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO CONSIDER THE FEASIBILITY OF THE STATE AUTHORIZING TRAINED AND SUPERVISED PSYCHOLOGISTS TO SAFELY PRESCRIBE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS." (AMENDED TITLE)

    (Recommends Adoption)
         
         
         

    ORDER OF THE DAY

  8. Deferred Matters - Advise and Consent

    9. 1771

    CPH

    G.M. No. 583

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawai`i (HCDCH), Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLES A. STED, for a term to expire 06-30-2009.
         
         
  9. Final Reading

    10. S.B. No. 527, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO PURCHASES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES."

    (Purchase of Services; Health and Human Services; Elderly)
       
  10. Advise and Consent

    11. 1809

    JHW

    G.M. No. 604

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLES A. EHRHORN, for a term to expire 06-30-2007."
         
         

    1809

    JHW

    G.M. No. 605

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALICE U. GREENWOOD, for a term to expire 06-30-2009."
         
         

    1809

    JHW

    G.M. No. 606

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANALU K. JOSEPHIDES, for a term to expire 06-30-2008."
         
         

    1809

    JHW

    G.M. No. 607

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANDREW K.T. KELIIKOA, for a term to expire 06-30-2009."
         
         

    1809

    JHW

    G.M. No. 608

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, AARON D. MAHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2009."
         
         

    1809

    JHW

    G.M. No. 609

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK KAWIKA McKEAGUE, for a term to expire 06-30-2009."
         
         

    1809

    JHW

    G.M. No. 610

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, JACE L. McQUIVEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2009."
         
         

    1809

    JHW

    G.M. No. 611

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, LINDA PAIK-MATSUURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2008."
         
         

    1810

    JHW

    G.M. No. 696

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARY VERDINE S.O. KONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2008."
         
         

    1811

    JHW

    G.M. No. 693

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Civil Rights Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, LESLIE ALAN UEOKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2008."
         
         

    1812

    JHW

    G.M. No. 707

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROSEMARIE (BILLIE) I. BACLIG, for a term to expire 06-30-2009."
         
         

    1812

    JHW

    G.M. No. 708

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, MALIA P. KAMAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-09."
         
         

    1813

    JHW

    G.M. No. 775

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Island of Hawai`i, Gubernatorial Nominee, GIL SILVA, for a term to expire 06-30-2009."
         
         

    1814

    JHW

    G.M. No. 750

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawaii, Gubernatorial Nominee, WINIFRED PELE HANOA, for a term to expire 06-30-2009."
         
         
         
  11. Miscellaneous Communications: None
  12. Miscellaneous Business
  13. Announcements

    14. Committee Hearing Schedule:

    COMMITTEE

    DATE & TIME

    ROOM

    WAM

    4/26/2005 10:00 AM

    211

    EIA

    4/26/2005 11:00 AM

    212

    MAT

    4/26/2005 1:15 PM

    414

    TGO

    4/27/2005 9:30 AM

    224

    BED/MAT

    4/27/2005 10:30 AM

    414

    LBR

    4/27/2005 10:30 AM

    225

    HRE

    4/27/2005 2:00 PM

    Auditorium

    WLA

    4/27/2005 2:45 PM

    414

    CPH

    4/28/2005 9:00 AM

    016

    CPH

    4/28/2005 9:30 AM

    016

    JHW

    4/29/2005 9:00 AM

    407

  14. Adjournment