THE SENATE

OF THE

TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

STATE OF HAWAII

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

 

FIFTY-FIFTH DAY

April 25, 2006-Tuesday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Invocation by Bishop Chikai Yosemori

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

Introductions

  1. Messages from the Governor: No(s). 530-537

    2. G.M. NO.

    TITLE

    REFERRAL
         

    530

    Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2006, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2295 (Act 13)

    FILE
         

    531

    Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2006, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2297 SD1 (Act 14)

    FILE
         

    532

    Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2006, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2400 (Act 15)

    FILE
         

    533

    Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2006, the following bill was signed into law: SB2337 SD1 (Act 16)

    FILE
         

    534

    Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2006, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2338 (Act 17)

    FILE
         

    535

    Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2006, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2340 SD1 (Act 18)

    FILE
         

    536

    Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2006, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2347 SD1 (Act 19)

    FILE
         

    537

    Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2006, the Governor has withdrawn ELIZABETH M. MEYERSON, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Administration (HFD) (GM501) and BENJAMIN P. FONG, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Merit Appeals Board (GM431) from consideration by the Senate.

    FILE
         
         
  2. Departmental Communications: None
  3. House Communications: No(s). 794-835
    4.  

    Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2006, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bill(s):

    REFERRAL
         

    794

    H.B. No. 1935, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    Added Representative Marumoto as a member.

    FILE
         
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2006, the following Senate Bill(s) passed Final Reading in the House:

    		  

    795

    S.B. No. 2609, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO WRIT OF CERTIORARI."(Writ of Certiorari; Filing Requirements)

    FILE
         
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2006, the following Senate Concurrent Resolution(s) were adopted in the House:

    REFERRAL
         

    796

    S.C.R. No. 12, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PRESENT A HOMELAND SECURITY PLAN TO THE LEGISLATURE."(Homeland Security Plan)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    797

    S.C.R. No. 32, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO REVIEW POSSIBLE ETHICS VIOLATIONS COMMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM."(Procurement Code, Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    798

    S.C.R. No. 70, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE A MEANS FOR A CHILD TO BE SCREENED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CHILD'S EDUCATION, AT THE CHILD’S FIRST ENTRY INTO PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE FOR DIAGNOSIS, REFERRAL, CORRECTION OR TREATMENT, AND TO INTEGRATE THE EFFORTS OF COMMUNITY AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO SCREENING UNDER THIS HAWAII CHILDHOOD SCREENING INITIATIVE."(Requesting The Director Of Health To Convene A Task Force; Childhood Developmental Screening)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    799

    S.C.R. No. 72, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONSIDER CONDUCTING BACTERIA-LEVEL TESTING OF THE SAND AT ALL BEACHES WHERE CONTAMINATED WATER WARNING SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED DUE TO CONTAMINATION CAUSED BY A SEWAGE SPILL."(Sand Testing; Sewage Spill)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    800

    S.C.R. No. 77, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT TWO STUDIES OF RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES THAT WILL ENSURE THAT STATE-FUNDED HEALTH CARE PAYMENTS ADEQUATELY REIMBURSE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR, FIRST, MEDICAID OR QUEST RECIPIENTS AND, SECOND, FOR INJURED EMPLOYEES UNDER WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE."(State-funded Health Care Payments; Reimbursements; LRB Studies.)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    801

    S.C.R. No. 81, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF POSITIVE ENROLLMENT IN THE RECENTLY ISSUED QUEST REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL."(Section 30.500 Quest RFP; DHS Address Impacts by May 1, 2006)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    802

    S.C.R. No. 86, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "URGING THE HAWAII 2050 TASK FORCE TO USE A SCIENCE-BASED FRAMEWORK AS THE GUIDE TO MAPPING AND MEASURING THE SUCCESSES IN REALIZING THE GOALS OF THE SUSTAINABILITY PLAN."(Hawaii 2050 Task Force and Plan; Science-based Framework)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    803

    S.C.R. No. 98, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROCEED WITH CAUTION IN REVIEWING DEVELOPMENTS ON STEEP HILLSIDES WITH POTENTIAL ROCKFALL HAZARDS."(Potential Rockfall Hazards; City and County of Honolulu)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    804

    S.C.R. No. 117, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND POSSIBLE PROCEDURAL, STATUTORY, AND PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES TO MINIMIZE THE CENSUS AT HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH SERVICES FOR FORENSIC PATIENTS."

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    805

    S.C.R. No. 118, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH AVENUES OF APPROPRIATE FINANCING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS, INCLUDING USE OF REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS."(Federally Qualified Health Centers)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    806

    S.C.R. No. 159, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH AN AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDE DISPOSAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM."(Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program.)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    807

    S.C.R. No. 196, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "CALLING FOR THE RIGOROUS REEXAMINATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT EXPANSION PLAN AT TURTLE BAY RESORT DUE TO THE PASSAGE OF TIME AND CHANGED CONDITIONS OF THE NORTH SHORE AND THE ISLAND OF OAHU."(City and County of Honolulu, Kuilima Expansion Project)

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         

    808

    S.C.R. No. 1

    "RECOGNIZING JANUARY AS CERVICAL CANCER MONTH IN HAWAI`I."(Cervical cancer; recognition of January as Cervical Cancer Month)

    FILE
         

    809

    S.C.R. No. 13

    "REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A WORK-FAMILY TASK FORCE TO REVIEW HAWAII'S WORK-FAMILY LAWS AND POLICIES, AND REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY OTHER STATES' LAWS AND PRACTICES THAT PROMOTE GOOD WORK-FAMILY POLICY."(Work-Family Task Force)

    FILE
         

    810

    S.C.R. No. 14, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK FEDERAL FUNDING TO BE USED FOR PROGRAMS AND MEASURES INTENDED TO PREVENT AND FIGHT AGAINST INVASIVE SPECIES IN HAWAII."(Federal Funding for Invasive Species; Prevention and Eradication)

    FILE
         

    811

    S.C.R. No. 23, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEDICATE BERTHING AREAS IN EACH COUNTY WHERE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CAN MOOR THEIR VOYAGING CANOES."(Mooring fees; exemption)

    FILE
         

    812

    S.C.R. No. 31, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED REGULATORY MEASURES REQUIRING PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE OF GENETIC COUNSELORS."(Auditor Analysis of Regulatory Measures for Genetic Counselors.)

    FILE
         

    813

    S.C.R. No. 36

    "REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES ACT."(Invasive Species; Quarantine and Inspection)

    FILE
         

    814

    S.C.R. No. 37, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS."(Auditor; Martial Arts)

    FILE
         

    815

    S.C.R. No. 49, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL."(State Fire Council; DLIR Study)

    FILE
         

    816

    S.C.R. No. 55

    "REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE ISSUE OF RECLASSIFYING VARIABLE ANNUITY CONTRACTS AS INSURANCE RATHER THAN SECURITIES."(Variable Annuities; Reclassify from Security to Insurance; Study)

    FILE
         

    817

    S.C.R. No. 76, S.D. 1

    "URGING HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN THE STATE OF HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT THE "UTILIZATION GUIDE FOR THE AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION PRINCIPLES FOR SAFE STAFFING."(Urging healthcare facilities in the State of Hawaii to implement the "Utilization Guide for the American Nurses Association Principles for Safe Staffing. (SD1))

    FILE
         

    818

    S.C.R. No. 82, S.D. 1

    "URGING CONGRESS AND THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO ADDRESS PUBLIC INTERESTS AND COMMUNITY NEEDS FOR LOCAL MEDIA, INCLUDING NEWS, ACCESS, AND OWNERSHIP."(Local Media; Federal Communications Commission.)

    FILE
         

    819

    S.C.R. No. 85

    "REQUESTING A REVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS' CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY."(Auditor Review; UH Board of Regents' Conflict of Interest Policy)

    FILE
         

    820

    S.C.R. No. 97, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF STUDENT HOUSING SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA."(Management Audit of Student Housing Services; UH Manoa)

    FILE
         

    821

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

    "URGING HAWAII EMPLOYERS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND POLICIES FOR MANAGERS AND EMPLOYEES TO REDUCE WORKPLACE BULLYING AND PROMOTE HEALTHFUL AND SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENTS."(Workplace Bullying; Standards of Conduct and Policies)

    FILE
         

    822

    S.C.R. No. 113, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE ISSUE OF AUTHORIZING PSYCHOLOGISTS WHO HAVE OBTAINED THE APPROPRIATE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE TO PRESCRIBE A LIMITED FORMULARY OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS WHILE PRACTICING IN FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS OR LICENSED HEALTH CLINICS LOCATE IN FEDERALLY DESIGNATED MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS OR IN MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS."(Prescriptive Authority; Psychologists/Psychiatrists; Study)

    FILE
         

    823

    S.C.R. No. 115, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONVENE A FOCUS GROUP WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO ASSESS YEARLY SERVICE DELIVERY NEEDS AND LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR KUPUNA CARE."(EOA to analyze long-term care goals for Kupuna Care.)

    FILE
         

    824

    S.C.R. No. 128, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS ENTER INTO A LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW OFFICE FACILITY ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS IN EAST KAPOLEI TO BE FUNDED BY THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION."(Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; East Kapolei Office Space)

    FILE
         

    825

    S.C.R. No. 130, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RECOMMEND SOLUTIONS TO ABATE AND PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF SEDIMENT AT WAILOA SMALL BOAT HARBOR AND ALONG HILO BAYFRONT."(Wailoa River and Hilo Bay Sediment; DLNR Recommendations)

    FILE
         

    826

    S.C.R. No. 137

    "URGING THE ASSOCIATION OF HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUBS AND THE STATE OF HAWAI`I TO AFFIRM AND SUPPORT THE HISTORIC, CULTURAL, AND SACRED SIGNIFICANCE OF MAUNA`ALA-THE ROYAL MAUSOLEUM."(Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs; Mauna`ala; Royal Mausoleum)

    FILE
         

    827

    S.C.R. No. 147

    "URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO ALLOW ALL MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES RESERVE COMPONENT TO ACCESS THE TRICARE PROGRAM."(Armed Forces Reserves; TRICARE Health Benefits; Appropriation Request)

    FILE
         

    828

    S.C.R. No. 148

    "URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE SAMUEL MILLS DAMON ESTATE TRUSTEES, MOANALUA GARDENS FOUNDATION, THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LANDS, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, AND OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO PURCHASE THE MOANALUA GARDENS."(Urging the Department of Land and Natural Resources work with the Samuel Mills Damon Estate Trustees, Moanalua Gardens Foundation, the Trust for Public Lands, The Nature Conservancy, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs, to purchase Moanalua Gardens.)

    FILE
         

    829

    S.C.R. No. 150

    "REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE PHYSICIAN ON-CALL CRISIS."(Insurance Reimbursement Physician On-call Crisis.)

    FILE
         

    830

    S.C.R. No. 157, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO NAME THE KOMOHANA RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE WING IN HONOR OF DR. TADASHI HIGAKI."(Komohana Agricultural Complex; Dr. Tadashi Higaki)

    FILE
         

    831

    S.C.R. No. 170

    "REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SUPPORT AND PASS H.R. 4259, THE VETERANS' RIGHT TO KNOW ACT, WHICH CREATES A COMMISSION TO BRING RELIEF TO VETERANS INVOLVED IN PROJECT 112 AND THE SHIPBOARD HAZARD AND DEFENSE PROJECT AND OTHER INCIDENTS OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL TESTING."(Veterans' Right to Know Act; Commission; Support)

    FILE
         

    832

    S.C.R. No. 195

    "REQUESTING THE HONOLULU BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK WITH THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII ON THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WAIAHOLE VALLEY WATER SYSTEM AND FOR THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY TO ACCEPT DEDICATION OF THE UPGRADED WATER SYSTEM."(Board of Water Supply; Waiahole Valley Water System)

    FILE
         

    833

    S.C.R. No. 211

    "SUPPORTING A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII."(A 4-year degree program in historic preservation at University of Hawai`i at Manoa)

    FILE
         
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2006, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bill(s):

    		  
         

    834

    S.B. No. 2926, S.D. 1, H.D. 2

    Added Representative Meyer as a member.

    FILE
         

    835

    S.B. No. 2545, S.D. 2, H.D. 2

    Added Representative Cabanilla as a member.

    FILE
         
  4. Senate Communications: None
  5. Judiciary Communications: None
  6. Conference Committee Reports: Nos. 6-11, 52-54

    7. 6-06

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    S.B. No. 2924, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS."

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

    7-06

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    S.B. No. 2930, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS."

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

    8-06

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    S.B. No. 2243, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE."

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

    9-06

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    S.B. No. 695, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO THE NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION AND PRIVACY COMPACT."

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

    10-06

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    S.B. No. 2265, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST MINORS."

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

    11-06

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    S.B. No. 3051, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO COUNTY FISCAL ADMINISTRATION."

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

    52-06

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    H.B. No. 2098, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES."

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

    53-06

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    H.B. No. 2282, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO CHAPTER 846E."

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

    54-06

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    H.B. No. 2897, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO APPELLATE JURISDICTION."

    (Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)
       
       
       
  7. Standing Committee Reports: No(s). 3743-3745

    8. 3743

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    H.C.R. No. 11, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO STUDY AND REPORT ON SPECIFIC STRATEGIES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COQUI FROGS AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES."

    (Recommends Adoption)
         
         

    3744

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    H.C.R. No. 300, H.D. 1

    "ESTABLISHING A LAND USE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO NON-AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY ON AGRICULTURALLY CLASSIFIED LANDS."

    (Recommends Adoption)
         
         

    3745

    (One Day Notice)

    (MAT)

    G.M. No. 371

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the High Technology Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, GAIL ANN HONDA PHD, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    3745

    (One Day Notice)

    (MAT)

    G.M. No. 372

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the High Technology Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, ASSUMPTA C. RAPOZA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         
         

     

     

     

     

     

    ORDER OF THE DAY

  8. Advise and Consent

    9. 3711

    BED

    G.M. No. 319

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, LORRAINE M. MENDOZA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."
         
         

    3712

    BED

    G.M. No. 355

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LYNNE E. WOODS, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."
         
         

    3713

    BED

    G.M. No. 379

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANNA K. RIBUCAN, for a term to expire 6-30-2007."
         
         

    3714

    CPH

    G.M. No. 395

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, FRANCES PAULETTE HACKBARTH, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."
         
         

    3738

    HTH

    G.M. No. 346

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ADLEEN ICHINOSE, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."
         
         

    3738

    HTH

    G.M. No. 347

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LESTER UYEDA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."
         
         

    3739

    HRE

    G.M. No. 393

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, AMY E. YASUNAGA, RN, MSN, PhDc, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."
         
         

    3740

    HRE

    G.M. No. 400

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), Gubernatorial Nominee, HELENE I. SOKUGAWA, Ed.D., for a term to expire 6-30-2010."
         
         

    3741

    HRE

    G.M. No. 251

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, for a term to expire 6-30-2007."
         
         
         

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  9. Adopt Resolutions

    10. H.C.R. No. 212, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE CHAIR OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TOURISM AND CULTURE AND THE CHAIR OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TOURISM TO EACH DESIGNATE A MEMBER OF THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMITTEES TO CONDUCT INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS ON WAYS TO REPLICATE THE HISTORIC IWILEI PINEAPPLE-SHAPED WATER TANK."

    H.C.R. No. 261, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VARIOUS KAILUA WATERWAYS, INCLUDING THE KAELEPULU POND, AND THE WATER QUALITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF KAILUA BEACH AND KAILUA BAY."

     

  10. Miscellaneous Communications: None
  11. Miscellaneous Business

    12. Waiver of Referral; One day notice for adoption of resolutions

    H.C.R. No. 278, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, HONOLULU BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY, QUEEN EMMA FOUNDATION, AND KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CULTURAL PRESERVE IN HA'IKU VALLEY AND NORTH HALAWA VALLEY."

     

     

     

  12. Announcements

    13. Committee Hearing Schedule:

    COMMITTEE

    DATE & TIME

    ROOM

    HRE

    4/25/2006 9:00 AM

    329

    CPH

    4/25/2006 5:00 PM

    Auditorium

    TGO

    4/26/2006 9:30 AM

    224

    BED

    4/26/2006 2:30 PM

    414

    WLA

    4/26/2006 2:45 PM

    212

    MAT/BED/WLA/HRE

    4/27/2006 10:30 AM

    423

    MAT

    4/27/2006 10:30 AM

    423

    LBR

    4/27/2006 1:15 PM

    225

    LBR

    4/27/2006 1:30 PM

    225

    LBR

    4/27/2006 2:00 PM

    225

    LBR

    4/27/2006 2:30 PM

    225

    LBR

    4/27/2006 3:00 PM

    225

    HMS

    4/27/2006 4:00 PM

    229

    TSM

    4/28/2006 9:30 AM

    224

    CPH

    4/28/2006 11:15 AM

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  13. Adjournment