COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Monday, March 24, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO HONEY. Recognizes honey as an agricultural commodity. (SD2)
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AGR, CPC |
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RELATING TO THE WIRELESS ENHANCED 911 BOARD. Deletes quorum by proxy and authorization for a board member to vote by proxy submitted in writing to the board. Permits quorum to be established by the physical presence of any 6 members of the board. (SB2258 SD1)
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PSM, CPC |
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RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES. Establishes winery class of liquor license. Authorizes wineries to sell wine for consumption off-premises. (SD1)
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EDB, CPC |
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RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Transfers responsibility for procurement training from Department of Human Resources Development to State Procurement Office; provides that training is to be mandatory for procurement officers as determined by the State Procurement Office, and elective for county officers. (SB2826 HD1)
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EDB, CPC |
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RELATING TO OSTEOPATHY. Includes doctors of osteopathy in the medical doctors chapter (chapter 453) so that the board of medical examiners may treat medical doctors and doctors of osteopathy in the same manner; repeals osteopathy chapter (chapter 460, Hawaii Revised Statutes). (SD2)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO PROFESSIONS. Repeals sunset provisions for chapter 453D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to licensed mental health counselors. Adds licensed mental health counselors to the list of mental health practitioners receiving covered benefits. (SB2159 HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO GENETIC COUNSELORS. Establishes a licensure program for genetic counselors. Effective July 1, 2008. (SD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Requires scheduling of special association meetings by petition to be set no later than 60 days from receipt of petition. Clarifies that petitioners may send out notice of meeting and proxies at associations expense if secretary or managing agent fails to do so.
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CPC |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE AND COMMITTEE ON LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Monday, March 24, 2008
2:30 p.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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HCR 254/HR 215
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REQUESTING A STUDY RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS.
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CPC/LAB |
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REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW ON THE REGULATION OF PERSONS WHO APPREHEND BAIL FUGITIVES.
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CPC/JUD, LMG |
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URGING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION AND CORPORATE AUDIT OF THE HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION'S PRACTICE OF MAINTAINING AN EXCESSIVE SURPLUS, PROVIDING LARGE BONUSES TO STAFF, AND REIMBURSEMENT PATTERNS OVER THE PAST TEN YEARS TO DETERMINE IF THE CHARITABLE RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY JUSTIFIES ITS NONPROFIT STATUS.
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HLT, CPC/JUD |
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URGING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION AND CORPORATE AUDIT OF THE HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION'S PRACTICE OF MAINTAINING AN EXCESSIVE SURPLUS, PROVIDING LARGE BONUSES TO STAFF, AND REIMBURSEMENT PATTERNS OVER THE PAST TEN YEARS TO DETERMINE IF THE CHARITABLE RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY JUSTIFIES ITS NONPROFIT STATUS.
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HLT, CPC/JUD |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR OF MAUI AND THE MAUI COUNTY COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A REAL PROPERTY TAX STRUCTURE BASED ON THE CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 13 PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR OF MAUI AND THE MAUI COUNTY COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A REAL PROPERTY TAX STRUCTURE BASED ON THE CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 13 PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM.
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CPC, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS, DESIGNERS, AND ARCHITECTS IN HAWAII TO INCORPORATE UNIVERSAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES INTO THE DESIGN OF THEIR REAL ESTATE PROJECTS.
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CPC |
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ENCOURAGING REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS, DESIGNERS, AND ARCHITECTS IN HAWAII TO INCORPORATE UNIVERSAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES INTO THE DESIGN OF THEIR REAL ESTATE PROJECTS.
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CPC |
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URGING HAWAII UTILITY COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE UTILITY SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE FOR THE TIMELY REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED OR UNSIGHTLY UTILITY POLES.
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CPC |
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URGING HAWAII UTILITY COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE UTILITY SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE FOR THE TIMELY REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED OR UNSIGHTLY UTILITY POLES.
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CPC |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO RULE THAT ALL SCHEDULE Q CONTRACTS SHOULD RECEIVE THE FULL AVOIDED COST PRICING AS WRITTEN IN THE EXISTING SCHEDULE Q ELECTRICITY RATE SCHEDULE FOR EACH UTILITY.
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CPC |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO RULE THAT ALL SCHEDULE Q CONTRACTS SHOULD RECEIVE THE FULL AVOIDED COST PRICING AS WRITTEN IN THE EXISTING SCHEDULE Q ELECTRICITY RATE SCHEDULE FOR EACH UTILITY.
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CPC |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Monday, March 24, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
EDN/TRN only:
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EVALUATE THE STATE'S DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND ITS FUNDING.
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EDN/TRN, FIN |
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EDN only: |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ONLY PURCHASE OR LEASE LARGE SCHOOL BUSES THAT HAVE AN OPERABLE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY AT ALL DESIGNATED SEATING POSITIONS AND SEAT BACKS THAT ARE AT LEAST TWENTY‑FOUR INCHES IN HEIGHT.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PROVIDE CURRENT PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND FACULTY WITH COURSES IN HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INSTRUCTION, AND TO INCORPORATE THESE COURSES INTO THE DEPARTMENT'S PREFERENCES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND CONDITIONS FOR TEACHER LICENSURE.
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EDN, WLH |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF INTEGRATING REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH ANGER PROBLEMS.
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EDN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT THE "NA HONUA MAULI OLA: HAWAI`I GUIDELINES FOR CULTURALLY HEALTHY AND RESPONSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS" TO ENABLE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO EXAMINE AND ATTEND TO THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL WELL-BEING OF THEIR LEARNERS.
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EDN, WLH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE STUDENT COUNCILS OF EACH PUBLIC INTERMEDIATE AND HIGH SCHOOL, TO CONDUCT A SURVEY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE STUDENT BODIES REGARDING SCHOOL LUNCH MENU OPTIONS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL, PLANNED MEALS.
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EDN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS CONCERNS AND COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Amends chapter 206E, HRS, to designate that at least two members of the HCDA shall be designated as the small business representatives of the HCDA and to provide that these members shall not be prohibited from voting on matters concerning small business in the initial designated district that they represent. Also directs the governor to initially designate the foregoing small business representatives from the existing members of the HCDA.
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WLH, EDB |
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HCR 356/HR293
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONSULT WITH OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO OPTIMIZE THE USE OF THE KULA VACUUM COOLING PLANT.
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EDB/AGR, FIN |
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HCR 357/HR294
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A MULTIPURPOSE, MULTI-USER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROCESSING FACILITY OR FACILITIES.
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EDB/AGR, HED |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
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EDB, LMG |
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HCR 303/HR253
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RENAMING THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY AS THE GEORGE R. ARIYOSHI NATURAL ENERGY LAB.
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EDB |
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HCR 246/HR208
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ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD FAITH VALUATION STANDARDS AND NEGOTIATING PRACTICES FOR LONG-TERM INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASES IN HAWAII.
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EDB |
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URGING THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO OPPOSE THE PATENT REFORM ACT.
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EDB, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO SOLICIT PUBLIC INPUT AND EXAMINE METHODS OTHER THAN THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE PROCESS TO OVERSEE PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS ORGANIZATIONS' EXPENDITURES AND ENSURE PROPER CHECKS AND BALANCES.
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EDB, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 329; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO REMOTE DISPENSING. Permits the operation of remote dispensing pharmacies. (SD2)
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HLT |
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A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MARCH 13, 2008 AS WORLD KIDNEY DAY AND THE MONTH OF MARCH AS KIDNEY AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. Proposed HD1: DESIGNATES SEPTEMBER AS "BRAIN ANEURYSM AWARENESS MONTH" IN HAWAII (original HCR6 & HR7).
*Copies of the proposed HD1 are available in room 436 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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HLT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A SMOKING CESSATION BENEFIT TO HAWAII QUEST BENEFICIARIES.
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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CALLING ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A PROTOCOL AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN CHILD PROTECTIVE AWARENESS SKILLS.
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HLT/HSH, PSM |
Decision making to follow.