THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAII
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
FORTY-FIRST DAY
March 31, 2006-Friday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Invocation by Reverend Monsignor Terrence A.M. Watanabe
Catholic Communities of Holy Family and St. Philomena Church
Roll Call
Approval of the Journal
Introductions
Informing the Senate that on March 30, 2006, the following Senate Bill(s) passed Third Reading in the House: |
REFERRAL |
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386 |
S.B. No. 2158, S.D. 2, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO IDENTITY THEFT."(Identity Theft; Family Court Records; Judgments) |
AGREE/DISAGREE |
387 |
S.B. No. 3008 "RELATING TO PUBLIC WORK PROJECTS."(Public Work Projects; Hours and Wages; Violations) |
FILE |
Informing the Senate that on March 30, 2006, the following House Concurrent Resolution(s) were adopted in the House: |
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388 |
H.C.R. No. 8 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDRESSING THE SHORTAGE OF INFANT AND TODDLER CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES IN THE STATE."(DHS Study Relating to Infant and Toddler Child Care) |
HMS |
389 |
H.C.R. No. 35 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES FOR PLACING A CHILD IN TEMPORARY FOSTER CUSTODY WITH KIN OR NON-KIN FOSTER PARENTS."(Foster Children; Placement) |
HMS, JHW |
390 |
H.C.R. No. 41 "RECOGNIZING MARCH AS CAREGIVERS' MONTH IN HAWAII."(Caregivers' Month) |
HMS/HTH |
391 |
H.C.R. No. 48, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ALLOW NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS AND MILITARY RESERVISTS WITH TWENTY OR MORE YEARS OF SERVICE TO RETIRE WITH FULL RETIREMENT BENEFITS AT AGE FIFTY-FIVE."(National Guard and Military Reserves; Retirement Benefits) |
EDM, WAM |
392 |
H.C.R. No. 50, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO OFFER THE MISS HAWAII ORGANIZATION, AS AGENT FOR MISS HAWAII, A CONTRACT FOR MISS HAWAII'S SERVICE AS THE OFFICIAL HONORARY HOSTESS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII IN PROMOTING HAWAII'S VISITOR INDUSTRY." |
TSM, WAM |
393 |
H.C.R. No. 57 "URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS THAT ASSIST HUNGRY AMERICANS."(Urging Hawaii's congressional delegation to support legislation that assists hungry Americans.) |
HMS |
394 |
H.C.R. No. 65 "REQUESTING A STUDY TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A PARK IN KAPOHO, HAWAII."(Study to Create Kapoho Park with Public Shoreline Access) |
WLA, WAM |
395 |
H.C.R. No. 120 "URGING THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO FULLY RESTORE THE BUDGET CUTS TO THE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL BUDGET OF THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES."(National Guard; Budget Cuts; Support For Restoration of Moneys) |
EDM |
396 |
H.C.R. No. 132 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH USER ADVISORY COMMITTEES FOR THE SMALL BOAT HARBORS."(Small boat harbors) |
WLA |
397 |
H.C.R. No. 204 "REQUESTING THE STATE AND THE COUNTIES TO PRIORITIZE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDS ON INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS."(Homeland Security; Interoperable Communications Sytems) |
TGO/IGA |
Informing the Senate that on March 30, 2006, the following Senate Bill(s) passed Third Reading in the House: |
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398 |
S.B. No. 2018, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES."(Public Utilities; CPCN; Rate Notice) |
FILE |
3185 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(HTH) |
H.B. No. 2057, H.D. 2 "RELATING TO HEALTH." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
3186 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(JHW) |
H.B. No. 771, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO SEXUAL OFFENDERS." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
3187 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(JHW) |
H.B. No. 3016, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO UNSERVED ARREST WARRANTS." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
3188 (One Day Notice) |
(JHW) |
G.M. No. 247 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, CAROLYN KEHAUNANI ABAD, for a term to expire 6-30-2009." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3189 (One Day Notice) |
(JHW) |
G.M. No. 249 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai‘i Paroling Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROY W. REEBER PH.D., for a term to expire 6-30-2007." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3190 (One Day Notice) |
(JHW) |
G.M. No. 259 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, DENISE J. JOHNSTON, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3191 (One Day Notice) |
(JHW) |
G.M. No. 260 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Defender Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, DANA S. ISHIBASHI, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3192 (One Day Notice) |
(JHW) |
G.M. No. 293 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELIZABETH KENT, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3193 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 248 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RUSSELL Y. J. CHUNG, for a term to expire 6-30-2008." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3194 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 252 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN PETER JAEGER, for a term to expire 12-31-2007." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3194 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 253 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JEFF YAMANE, for a term to expire 12-31-2007." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3194 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 296 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROY K. IREI, for a term to expire 6-30-2008." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3195 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 254 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Cable Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, SAM AIONA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3196 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 255 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, FLORENTINA J. JOHNASEN, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3197 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 261 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dental Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID RICHARD BREESE DDS, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3197 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 262 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dental Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, GAYLE CHANG, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3198 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 269 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD M. SUZUKI P.E., for a term to expire 6-30-2010." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3199 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 278 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Medical Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, FEREYDOUN DON PARSA MD, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3200 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 284 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Examiners in Naturopathy, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHEREE AIKO KON-HERRERA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3201 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 287 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERESA SAKAI APRN, for a term to expire 6-30-2009." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3202 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 288 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Examiners in Optometry, Gubernatorial Nominee, JON M. ISHIHARA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3202 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 289 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Examiners in Optometry, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEE TSUYOSHI NAKAMURA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3203 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 290 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Pharmacy, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELWIN D. H. GOO, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3204 (One Day Notice) |
(CPH) |
G.M. No. 294 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Veterinary Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, KATHRYN RICE ILGEN DVM, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
3205 (One Day Notice) |
(HTH/MAT) |
S.R. No. 77 "REQUESTING THE COOPERATION FROM THE LEGISLATURE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION ORGANIZATION IN HAWAII." (Recommends Adoption) |
3206 (One Day Notice) |
(HTH/MAT) |
S.C.R. No. 129 "REQUESTING THE COOPERATION FROM THE LEGISLATURE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION ORGANIZATION IN HAWAII." (Recommends Adoption) |
3207 (One Day Notice) |
(EIA) |
S.C.R. No. 184, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INCLUDE THE USE OF BIOREMEDIATION METHODS TO PREVENT AND MITIGATE POLLUTION IN ITS BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS." (Recommends Adoption) |
3208 (One Day Notice) |
(HTH/HMS) |
S.R. No. 70, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER THE MERITS OF RECOGNIZING HYPNOTHERAPY AS A LEGITIMATE PROFESSION AND HYPNOTHERAPISTS AS PROVIDERS OF HUMAN SERVICES SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT FROM OTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONS." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
3209 (One Day Notice) |
(HTH/HMS) |
S.C.R. No. 119, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER THE MERITS OF RECOGNIZING HYPNOTHERAPY AS A LEGITIMATE PROFESSION AND HYPNOTHERAPISTS AS PROVIDERS OF HUMAN SERVICES SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT FROM OTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONS." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
3210 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(CPH) |
H.B. No. 1968, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
3211 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(CPH) |
H.B. No. 2434, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO INSURANCE." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
ORDER OF THE DAY
3170 |
BED |
G.M. No. 250 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLES K. H. AU, for a term to expire 6-30-2009." |
3171 |
BED |
G.M. No. 258 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN ISOBE, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." |
3172 |
HTH |
G.M. No. 280 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, THOMAS E. ABBOTT SR., for a term to expire 6-30-2010." |
3172 |
HTH |
G.M. No. 281 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DONNA DARLENE HANSEN, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." |
3172 |
HTH |
G.M. No. 282 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, EILEEN ANNE LANG, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." |
3181 |
EIA/MAT |
S.R. No. 54 "RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF A CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF HAWAI`I AND THE ISLAND OF RA`IATEA AND REQUESTING KE ALA `OLINO NATIVE CULTURAL CENTER TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO HELP FACILITATE A CULTURAL EXCHANGE." |
3182 |
EIA/MAT |
S.C.R. No. 83 "RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF A CULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF HAWAI`I AND THE ISLAND OF RA`IATEA AND REQUESTING KE ALA `OLINO NATIVE CULTURAL CENTER TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO HELP FACILITATE A CULTURAL EXCHANGE." |
3183 |
IGA/CPH |
S.C.R. No. 107 "URGING THE COUNTY COUNCILS TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS." |
3184 |
IGA/CPH |
S.R. No. 63 "URGING THE COUNTY COUNCILS TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS." |
RE-REFERRALS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2006 |
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S.C.R. NO. |
TITLE |
RE-REFERRAL |
32 |
REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE PROCUREMENT CODE VIOLATIONS COMMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM. (Procurement Code, Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.) (BED/TGO, JHW)(TGO/BED/TSM, JHW) |
BED/TSM |
48 |
ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND WHETHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHOULD ADOPT THE BASIC RIDER COURSE OF THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION AS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE ENTIRE MOTORCYCLE COMMUNITY. (DOT; Motorcycle Education Course) (TGO/HRE) |
TGO |
139 |
REQUESTING THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF MANDATED OR INCENTIVE BASED VOLUNTARY ROOFTOP LANDSCAPING AND AGRICULTURE IN URBAN DISTRICTS. (College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Roof Top Gardening) (HRE, WLA) |
WLA |
151 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO SPONSOR A SERIES OF PUBLIC POLICY DIALOGS ON OPEN GOVERNMENT. (Sunshine Laws; Public Access; Boards and Commissions) (HRE/TGO) |
TGO |
157 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO NAME THE KOMOHANA RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER IN HONOR OF TADASHI HIGAKI. (Komohana Agricultural Complex; Tadashi Higaki) (HRE) |
WLA |
167 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO RELOCATE, IN AN EXPEDITIOUS MANNER, THE PROPOSED NEW CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF HAWAII FROM THE KAKAAKO DISTRICT OF OAHU TO A SITE NEAR THE CENTER'S PRESENT LOCATION CLOSE TO THE QUEEN'S HOSPITAL. (Cancer Research Center; Relocate to Site Near Queen's Hospital) (HRE/WLA, HTH) |
HRE, HTH |
S.R. NO. |
TITLE |
RE-REFERRAL |
29 |
ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND WHETHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHOULD ADOPT THE BASIC RIDER COURSE OF THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION AS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE ENTIRE MOTORCYCLE COMMUNITY. (DOT; Motorcycle Education Course) (TGO/HRE) |
TGO |
86 |
REQUESTING THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF MANDATED OR INCENTIVE BASED VOLUNTARY ROOFTOP LANDSCAPING AND AGRICULTURE IN URBAN DISTRICTS. (College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Roof Top Gardening) (HRE, WLA) |
WLA |
105 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO RELOCATE, IN AN EXPEDITIOUS MANNER, THE PROPOSED NEW CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF HAWAII FROM THE KAKAAKO DISTRICT OF OAHU TO A SITE NEAR THE CENTER'S PRESENT LOCATION CLOSE TO THE QUEEN'S HOSPITAL. (Cancer Research Center; Relocate to Site Near Queen's Hospital) (HRE/WLA, HTH) |
HRE, HTH |
107 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO SPONSOR A SERIES OF PUBLIC POLICY DIALOGS ON OPEN GOVERNMENT. (Sunshine Laws; Public Access; Boards and Commissions) (HRE/TGO) |
TGO |
113 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO NAME THE KOMOHANA RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER IN HONOR OF TADASHI HIGAKI. (Komohana Agricultural Complex; Tadashi Higaki) (HRE) |
WLA |
Committee Hearing Schedule:
COMMITTEE |
DATE & TIME |
ROOM |
WAM |
3/31/2006 9:00 AM |
211 |
CPH |
3/31/2006 10:00 AM |
016 |
CPH/IGA |
3/31/2006 10:00 AM |
016 |
WLA/HTH/IGA |
3/31/2006 1:00 PM |
212 |
EDM |
3/31/2006 1:15 PM |
225 |
BED |
3/31/2006 2:45 PM |
414 |
EDM |
3/31/2006 3:00 PM |
225 |
CPH/HTH |
4/3/2006 9:00 AM |
016 |
JHW |
4/3/2006 9:00 AM |
229 |
TGO/WAM |
4/3/2006 9:00 AM |
211 |
WAM |
4/3/2006 10:00 AM |
211 |
EDM |
4/3/2006 1:00 PM |
225 |
EDM/EIA |
4/3/2006 1:00 PM |
225 |
TGO |
4/3/2006 1:15 PM |
224 |
TGO |
4/3/2006 1:45 PM |
224 |
LBR/IGA/HMS |
4/3/2006 2:45 PM |
229 |
CPH |
4/4/2006 9:00 AM |
016 |
JHW/WAM |
4/4/2006 9:00 AM |
211 |
WAM |
4/4/2006 9:00 AM |
211 |
EIA |
4/4/2006 1:15 PM |
224 |
HRE |
4/4/2006 1:15 PM |
212 |
HRE/JHW/HTH |
4/4/2006 1:15 PM |
212 |
MAT |
4/4/2006 1:15 PM |
225 |
HMS |
4/4/2006 2:45 PM |
016 |
HMS-HUS |
4/4/2006 2:45 PM |
016 |
CPH |
4/5/2006 9:00 AM |
016 |
JHW/IGA |
4/5/2006 9:00 AM |
229 |
EDM/HMS |
4/5/2006 2:00 PM |
225 |
HTH |
4/5/2006 2:30 PM |
016 |
EDM-EDN |
4/5/2006 3:00 PM |
309 |
CPH |
4/6/2006 9:00 AM |
016 |
HTH-HLT |
4/6/2006 2:30 PM |
224 |
JHW |
4/12/2006 9:00 AM |
229 |