AGR - Agriculture

HSG Housing

CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce

HUS - Human Services

EDB - Economic Development &

INT - International Affairs

Business Concerns

JUD - Judiciary

EDN - Education

LAB - Labor & Public Employment

EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection

LMG - Legislative Management

FIN - Finance

PSM - Public Safety & Military Affairs

HAW Hawaiian Affairs

TAC - Tourism & Culture

HED - Higher Education

TRN - Transportation

HLT - Health

WLO - Water, Land & Ocean Resources

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

Committee

H.C.R. NO.

46

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, UNITED STATES CONGRESS, AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT (NCLB) BY INCREASING FUNDS FOR FEDERAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND AFFORDING MORE FLEXIBILITY TO STATES IN RELATION TO NCLB.

EDN

47

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE NATION'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASING EDUCATION FUNDING.

EDN

48

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.

PSM

49

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.

PSM

50

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO OFFER MISS HAWAII A CONTRACT FOR SERVING AS THE OFFICIAL HONORARY HOSTESS OF THE STATE OF HAWAII IN PROMOTING HAWAII'S PRODUCTS TO THE WORLD.

TAC

51

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO ASSIST IN THE PRIVATIZATION OF ITS PALOLO VALLEY HOMES PROJECT.

HSG

52

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HELP PARENTS UNDERSTAND THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES OF PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS AND PARENT-TEACHER GROUPS.

EDN

53

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS TO COLLABORATE AND COOPERATE TO REACH A MUTUALLY AGREEABLE SOLUTION OVER FIRE INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITIES AT THE HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND OTHER STATE AIRPORTS.

TRN/PSM

54

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COMPLY WITH COUNTY ORDINANCES AND STANDARDS RELATING TO OUTSIDE LIGHTING AT AIRPORTS AND HARBORS, AND TO PROVIDE CUT-OFF OR FULLY SHIELDED LENS FIXTURES TO DIRECT ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING DOWNWARD TO PREVENT DIFFUSION THE LIGHT INTO THE ATMOSPHERE, ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII AND THE ISLAND OF MAUI.

TRN

55

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK FEDERAL GRANTS FROM THE UNITED STATES OFFICE FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS FOR THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

PSM

56

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

TRN, FIN

57

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS THAT ASSIST HUNGRY AMERICANS.

HUS

58

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE ON SUPPLY OF CONTRACTORS AND TRADESMEN IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER TO STUDY THE EXPEDITED LICENSING OR LICENSING EXEMPTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS AND TRADESMEN AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRICE CONTROLS ON BUILDING MATERIALS.

PSM/LAB, CPC

59

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO COLLABORATE ON PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO SENIORS AND TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS, AND EXPRESSING THE LEGISLATURE'S SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ITNAMERICA FOR A FIVE-YEAR NATIONAL ROLL-OUT AND GRANTS.

TRN/HUS, JUD

60

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.

TRN/PSM, JUD

61

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL TO EMPLOY AN ADMINISTRATOR AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.

LAB, FIN

62

URGING THE UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT TO TREAT HAWAII FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WITH REGARD TO PAY AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS THE SAME AS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHO RESIDE IN THE FORTY-EIGHT CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES.

LAB

63

SUPPORTING THE RELOCATION OF THE PACIFIC CENTER FOR RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM TO THE HILO VETERANS HOME.

PSM/HUS

64

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT AND SECURE PASSAGE OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING A CATASTROPHIC REINSURANCE FUND TO SUPPORT STATE EFFORTS TO KEEP HOMEOWNERS' DISASTER INSURANCE AFFORDABLE.

CPC

65

REQUESTING A STUDY TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A PARK IN KAPOHO, HAWAII.

WLO

66

REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A LONG-RANGE PLAN TO ADDRESS THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARIES.

EDN

67

IN SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AND REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO RATIFY THE CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN.

INT/JUD

68

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PLAN FOR ENROLLMENT INCREASES AT PAHOA HIGH AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL AND TO PLAN FOR THE SEPARATION OF THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL UNIT FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL UNIT.

EDN

69

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A STATEWIDE SUICIDE EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM.

HLT

70

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PILOT PROJECT WITH THE STUDENT FUTURE AWARENESS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO MINIMIZE DRUG USE, GANG ACTIVITY, AND VIOLENCE AMONG HAWAII'S SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH.

EDN/HLT/HUS

71

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE CORPORATIONS COUNSEL, AND THE COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE TO STUDY WAYS TO OBTAIN COMPLETE AND ACCURATE MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS FOR A PERMIT TO ACQUIRE A FIREARM WITHOUT JEOPARDIZING THE SAFETY OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING THE INFORMATION.

PSM, JUD

72

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT THE CURRENT RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM MODEL IS NOT DISMANTLED WITH THE PROPOSED QUEST EXPANDED ACCESS PROGRAM.

HUS

73

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER EXPEDITED LICENSING OR LICENSING EXEMPTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS AND TRADESMEN FOLLOWING A NATURAL DISASTER.

PSM/LAB, CPC

74

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO PROVIDE A STATUS REPORT ON THE PROGRESS OF A PLANNED CORRECTIONAL FACILITY LOCATED ON PUUNENE ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI.

PSM

75

RELATING TO MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES.

EDN

76

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO STUDY THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE WAIMANALO GULCH SANITARY LANDFILL.

EEP

77

SUPPORTING A FAIR AND EQUITABLE CONTRACT FOR UNION WORKERS AT THE HAWAII TRIBUNE-HERALD.

LAB, FIN

78

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO 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.

HAW, FIN

79

REQUESTING THE HARBORS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROCEED WITH EXECUTING THE TEN-YEAR LEASE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR PACIFIC SHIPYARDS INTERNATIONAL TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE VITAL SHIP REPAIR SERVICES TO THE MARITIME COMMUNITY FROM ITS EXISTING HONOLULU HARBOR FACILITY.

TRN

80

REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ADOPT CHANGES TO THE MEDICARE PART D PROGRAM.

HLT/HUS, FIN

81

REQUESTING THAT THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU CONDUCT A STUDY ON SAFE AND REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL PUPIL TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

EDN, FIN

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

Committee

H.R. NO.

32

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, UNITED STATES CONGRESS, AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT (NCLB) BY INCREASING FUNDS FOR FEDERAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND AFFORDING MORE FLEXIBILITY TO STATES IN RELATION TO NCLB.

EDN

33

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE NATION'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASING EDUCATION FUNDING.

EDN

34

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.

PSM

35

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.

PSM

36

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO ASSIST IN THE PRIVATIZATION OF ITS PALOLO VALLEY HOMES PROJECT.

HSG

37

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HELP PARENTS UNDERSTAND THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES OF PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS AND PARENT-TEACHER GROUPS.

EDN

38

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS TO COLLABORATE AND COOPERATE TO REACH A MUTUALLY AGREEABLE SOLUTION OVER FIRE INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITIES AT THE HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND OTHER STATE AIRPORTS.

TRN/PSM

39

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COMPLY WITH COUNTY ORDINANCES AND STANDARDS RELATING TO OUTSIDE LIGHTING AT AIRPORTS AND HARBORS, AND TO PROVIDE CUT-OFF OR FULLY SHIELDED LENS FIXTURES TO DIRECT ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING DOWNWARD TO PREVENT DIFFUSION THE LIGHT INTO THE ATMOSPHERE, ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII AND THE ISLAND OF MAUI.

TRN

40

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK FEDERAL GRANTS FROM THE UNITED STATES OFFICE FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS FOR THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

PSM

41

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

TRN, FIN

42

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS THAT ASSIST HUNGRY AMERICANS.

HUS

43

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE ON SUPPLY OF CONTRACTORS AND TRADESMEN IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER TO STUDY THE EXPEDITED LICENSING OR LICENSING EXEMPTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS AND TRADESMEN AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRICE CONTROLS ON BUILDING MATERIALS.

PSM/LAB, CPC

44

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO COLLABORATE ON PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO SENIORS AND TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS, AND EXPRESSING THE LEGISLATURE'S SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ITNAMERICA FOR A FIVE-YEAR NATIONAL ROLL-OUT AND GRANTS.

TRN/HUS, JUD

45

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.

TRN/PSM, JUD

46

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL TO EMPLOY AN ADMINISTRATOR AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.

LAB, FIN

47

URGING THE UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT TO TREAT HAWAII FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WITH REGARD TO PAY AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS THE SAME AS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHO RESIDE IN THE FORTY-EIGHT CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES.

LAB

48

SUPPORTING THE RELOCATION OF THE PACIFIC CENTER FOR RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM TO THE HILO VETERANS HOME.

PSM/HUS

49

REQUESTING A STUDY TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A PARK IN KAPOHO, HAWAII.

WLO

50

REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A LONG-RANGE PLAN TO ADDRESS THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARIES.

EDN

51

IN SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AND REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO RATIFY THE CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN.

INT/JUD

52

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PLAN FOR ENROLLMENT INCREASES AT PAHOA HIGH AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL AND TO PLAN FOR THE SEPARATION OF THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL UNIT FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL UNIT.

EDN

53

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A STATEWIDE SUICIDE EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM.

HLT

54

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PILOT PROJECT WITH THE STUDENT FUTURE AWARENESS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES TO MINIMIZE DRUG USE, GANG ACTIVITY, AND VIOLENCE AMONG HAWAII'S SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH.

EDN/HLT/HUS

55

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE CORPORATIONS COUNSEL, AND THE COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE TO STUDY WAYS TO OBTAIN COMPLETE AND ACCURATE MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS FOR A PERMIT TO ACQUIRE A FIREARM WITHOUT JEOPARDIZING THE SAFETY OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING THE INFORMATION.

PSM, JUD

56

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT THE CURRENT RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM MODEL IS NOT DISMANTLED WITH THE PROPOSED QUEST EXPANDED ACCESS PROGRAM.

HUS

57

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO PROVIDE A STATUS REPORT ON THE PROGRESS OF A PLANNED CORRECTIONAL FACILITY LOCATED ON PUUNENE ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI.

PSM

58

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO STUDY THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE WAIMANALO GULCH SANITARY LANDFILL.

EEP

59

SUPPORTING A FAIR AND EQUITABLE CONTRACT FOR UNION WORKERS AT THE HAWAII TRIBUNE-HERALD.

LAB, FIN

60

REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ADOPT CHANGES TO THE MEDICARE PART D PROGRAM.

HLT/HUS, FIN

SENATE BILLS

Committee

S.B. NO.

2090, SD2

RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

Establishes legislative oversight, review, and approval of the Hawaii community development authority's master planning functions and development of community development districts prior to the expenditure of public funds on development district infrastructure. Requires the authority to post public notice of its proceedings and its meeting minutes on the authority's website. (SD2)

WLO/LMG, FIN

2572, SD2

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS.

Assists not-for-profit private organizations in the development of low and moderate income housing by authorizing the State to issue special purpose revenue bonds for their benefit. Contingent upon ratification of constitutional amendment authorizing the same. Eff. 7/1/2050. (SD2)

HSG, JUD, FIN

2733, SD2

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Assigns burden of proof to the DOE in initial challenges to IEP in administrative hearings brought under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Gives the DOE the burden of presentation and the appellant the burden of proof in an appeal of the initial decision. (SD2)

JUD, FIN

2738, SD1

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO SUPPLEMENT ANY SHORTFALL TO ACQUIRE LAND TO EXPAND KAHUKU HIGH AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to supplement any shortfall to acquire land to expand Kahuku high and intermediate school. (SD1)

FIN

2957, SD2

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Provides a framework for energy self-sufficiency, focusing on: increasing renewable energy tax credits; installing photovoltaic systems in public schools; enabling compliance with the State's greenhouse gas and energy efficiency goals; incorporating green building practices for state-funded facilities; establishing a pay as you save program for solar water heating systems; establishing a bio-diesel preference in the state procurement law; and establishing a Hawaii renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund. (SD2)

EEP/CPC, FIN

3162, SD2

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires the public utilities commission to establish a renewable energy credits trading program. Requires DBEDT to review the feasibility of the State becoming a member of the Chicago climate exchange. Establishes an advisory committee to assist the PUC and DBEDT to establish a renewable energy credits trading program. (SD2)

EEP/CPC, FIN

3183, SD1

RELATING TO VEHICULAR EMISSIONS.

Directs the DOH to develop greenhouse gas emission standards and adopt rules that achieve the maximum feasible reduction of greenhouse gases emitted by passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks and any other vehicles determined by the department to be vehicles whose primary use is noncommercial personal transportation in the State. (SD1)

EEP/CPC, FIN

3185, SD2

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Establishes a statewide energy efficiency utility and energy efficiency portfolio standards. (SD2)

EEP/CPC, FIN

3262, SD1

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes a new chapter that protects the public health and welfare by prohibiting smoking in public places and places of employment, ensuring a consistent level of basic protections statewide from exposure to secondhand. Repeals chapter 328K. (SD1)

HLT, JUD