COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Conference Room 308; State Capitol
2:00 p.m. AGENDA:
The Committee on Finance will be accepting comments on the following proposed House drafts:
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RELATING TO RECYCLING. Proposed HD2: Requires certain retailers in the state to implement an at-store plastic carryout bag recycling program; appropriates funds.
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EEP,FIN |
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RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT. Proposed HD2: Requires the public employer and the exclusive representative for each bargaining unit to include provisions in their respective collective bargaining agreement that provide for a duration not exceeding two years.
* Copies of the proposed HD2 are available in room 306 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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LAB/HSH, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
2:30 p.m. AGENDA:
The Committee on Finance will be accepting comments on the following proposed House drafts:
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RELATING TO LAND ACQUISITIONS. Proposed HD1: Extends the time allowed to acquire the lands designated as part of the South Kona Wilderness Area on the island of Hawaii .
* Copies of the proposed HD1 are available in room 306 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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RELATING TO SALARY PAYMENTS. Proposed HD1: Assists the legislature with fact-finding and promotes complete and truthful disclosure by prohibiting the payment of salaries of state employees who coerce, intimidate, or otherwise prevent subordinates from sharing information at legislative hearings or in response to other legislative inquiries.
* Copies of the proposed HD1 are available in room 306 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Proposed HD1: Adds various tax credits and repeals the Ko Olina Resort and Marina and Makaha tax credit.
*Copies of the proposed HD1 are available in room 306 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Proposed HD2: Authorizes DOTax to study and evaluate the economic impact of existing and proposed State tax incentives. Authorizes DOTax to collect and evaluate information from January 1, 2002, as part of its annual survey of businesses that have benefited from various high technology tax incentives. Requires DOTax to report annually to the Legislature, until 2012, on its findings of the economic impact of the tax incentives. Appropriates funds.
* Copies of the proposed HD2 are available in room 306 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO CREATIVE MEDIA. Proposed HD2: Establishes the system-wide, statewide academy for creative media program in statute under the University of Hawaii. Amends Act 11, Special Session Laws 2007, to refocus the purpose section, delete all references to a lease agreement with PBS Hawaii, and provide that funds shall be expended to expand the programs and facilities of the academy for creative media program at a system-wide, statewide level directed to UH-West Oahu. Establishes and funds creativity academies.
* Copies of the proposed HD2 are available in room 306 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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TAC/EDB, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
3:30 p.m. AGENDA:
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RELATING TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to establish, update biennially, and define the self-sufficiency standard.
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FIN |
The Committee on Finance will be accepting comments on the following proposed House draft:
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Proposed HD1: Authorizes the department of transportation to establish and collect rental motor vehicle customer facility charges; creates a rental motor vehicle customer facility charge special fund; establishes a $__ daily charge on rentals at state airports; appropriates funds.
* Copies of the proposed HD2 are available in room 306 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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FIN |
Reconsideration of prior decision on the following bill:
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RELATING TO THE MUSEUM OF HAWAIIAN MUSIC AND DANCE. Extends the interim and final reporting deadlines for the museum of Hawaiian music and dance committee under Act 230, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007.
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TAC, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
3:33 p.m. AGENDA:
Decision making only (heard on 03-31-08 – Agenda #3):
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Clarifies the prescribing of opiates for pain treatment. Extends the time limit in which scheduled II controlled substances prescriptions must be filled. Establishes the Hawaii Health Corps that will provide loan repayment and stipends for physicians and dentists who agree to work in health professional shortage areas and as first responders during civil defense and other emergencies. Expands the Enterprise Zone Business Tax Credit, general excise tax exemption, and other business incentives to include physicians and dentists who establish or maintain practices in areas designated as enterprise zones. Appropriates funds.
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HLT, FIN |
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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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 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 HAWAII'S NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING CENTER TO WORK WITH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON FAMILY CARE GIVING, KUPUNA CAUCUS, AND OTHER INTERESTED ORGANIZATIONS AND PERSONS TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS EMPHASIZING AT-RISK COMMUNITIES.
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PSM, HED |
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REQUESTING HAWAII'S NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING CENTER TO WORK WITH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON FAMILY CARE GIVING, KUPUNA CAUCUS, AND OTHER INTERESTED ORGANIZATIONS AND PERSONS TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS EMPHASIZING AT-RISK COMMUNITIES.
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PSM, HED |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF REMOVING ENROLLMENT CAPS AT CAMPUSES WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
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HED, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
2:00 p.m. AGENDA:
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RELATING TO CANCER SURVEILLANCE. Allows a cancer patient to be contacted directly without initial physician contact for purposes of cancer surveillance. Adds pre-cancer to diseases about which data are authorized for collection. Adds biological specimens to the materials that may be collected to assist cancer research. (SB2040 HD1)
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HLT/HED, JUD |
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RELATING TO CONTEMPT OF COURT. Facilitates the enforcement of an order compelling a parent to pay child support, medical support, or other remedial care for his or her child, by providing that proof that the parent was present in court at the time the order was pronounced or that parent was served with said order, and proof that the parent did not comply with said order, constitutes prima facie evidence of a civil contempt of court.
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HSH, JUD |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Requires out-of-state detention facilities holding Hawaii prisoners under a contract with the State to make public information about the operation of the prison; provides exemptions pursuant to chapter 92, HRS. (SD1
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PSM, JUD, FIN Pending Rereferral to PSM, JUD |
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CONDEMNING THE HUMAN RIGHTS ATROCITIES AND VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN NORTHERN UGANDA AND URGING CONGRESS TO LEAD THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN OF UGANDA.
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INT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND WHETHER LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING A REVOCABLE BENEFICIARY DEED SHOULD BE ENACTED IN HAWAII.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A FIFTH JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND CIRCUIT AND HOLDING SESSIONS ON MOLOKAI UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE MAYOR AND THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF MAUI COUNTY TO CREATE A SEPARATE COUNTY CODE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.
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JUD |
Decision making to follow.
2:05 p.m. AGENDA:
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Decision making only (heard on 03-27-08): |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. Makes violation of chapter 171, relating to public lands and rules adopted thereunder a petty misdemeanor. (SD1)
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WLH, JUD |
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RELATING TO ENDANGERED SPECIES. Authorizes the development and use of programmatic safe harbor agreements and programmatic habitat conservation plans that cover multiple landowners or a class of landowners and over a wide area or region. (SB3103 HD1)
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Decision making only (heard on 03-28-08): |
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RELATING TO REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS. Prohibits financial institutions and mortgage brokers from improperly influencing the reporting, result, or review of a real estate appraisal. Effective 01/01/2050. (SB2407 HD1)
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CPC, JUD |
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RELATING TO ETHICS. Proposed HD1: Requires drug testing of elected officials after certification of election, but prior to taking the oath of office, and upon reasonable suspicion thereafter. Prohibits legislators from employing spouses in office under the legislator's jurisdiction. Prohibits legislators from employing spouses in office under the legislator's jurisdiction. Prohibits state agencies from entering into contracts with a legislator for goods or services valued at $10,000 or more per year. (SB945 HD1)
* Copies of the proposed HD1 are available in room 302 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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2:10 p.m. AGENDA:
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE CALENDAR FOR CASES THAT INVOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS.
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JUD, FIN
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Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, OCEAN RESOURCES & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
11:15 a.m.
Conference Room 312; State Capitol
AGENDA:
Decision making only (heard on 03-24-08):
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RELATING TO LAND USE. Makes several amendments to the land use laws relating to agricultural districts and rural districts to protect and maintain viable agricultural productivity (SD2)
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, OCEAN RESOURCES & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
11:30 a.m.
Conference Room 312; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT. Proposed HD1: Extends the cap on commercial leases with DHHL from 65 years to 99 years.
*Copies of the proposed HD1 are available in room 420 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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Decision making to follow.