COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
Decision making only (heard on 03-24-08):
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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 |
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Conference Room 308; State Capitol
2:00 p.m. AGENDA:
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RELATING TO ADJUSTING THE ANNUAL PENSIONS OF RETIRED PATIENT EMPLOYEES AT HANSEN'S DISEASE FACILITIES. Adjusts pension amounts for retired patient employees of Hansen's disease facilities; provides for annual increase to be paid to deceased retired patient employees' estates.
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HLT, LAB, FIN |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Specifies that a county shall not grant an exemption from the general excise tax (GET) or receipt taxes for a mixed-use transit-oriented joint development project. Exempts from GET a project developed to provide affordable rental housing or a community health care facility within a mixed-use transit-oriented joint development project.
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TRN, HSH/HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO FAMILY COURT. Establishes procedures and requirements for child custody evaluator training and certification. Effective 7/1/2050.
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HSH, FIN
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Requires the legislative auditor to conduct a study of the adequacy of health plan reimbursements to providers.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
2:15 p.m. AGENDA:
Decision making only (heard on 04-01-08):
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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.
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TAC/EDB, FIN |
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 423; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO EXAMINE UPCOMING CONDOMINIUM LEASEHOLD EXPIRATIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE AVAILABILITY OF REPLACEMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS.
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HSH, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS.
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HSH, LMG |
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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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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY'S PUNCHBOWL HOMES FACILITY.
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HSH, LMG |
Decision making to follow.
Decision making only (heard on 03-27-08 – Agenda #1):
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RELATING TO ELDER AFFAIRS. Authorizes the policy advisory board for elder affairs to directly testify before the legislature on any matter related to its duties and responsibilities. (SD2)
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HSH, LMG |
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
Thursday, April 3, 2008
11:00 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
Decision making only (heard on 03-19-08):
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RELATING TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS. Imposes a 10-year moratorium on developing, testing, propagating, cultivating, growing, and raising genetically engineered taro in the State. (HD1)
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EEP, AGR |
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Thursday, April 3, 2008
11:20 a.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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HCR 175
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO WORK WITH THE CIVIL DEFENSE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO DEVELOP METHODS OF EXPEDITING THE INSTALLATION OR CONSTRUCTION OF EMERGENCY WARNING SIRENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE EVENT OF DISASTER.
*The committee is considering amending this measure to establish a Task Force to Study the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children to examine the Compact and related issues. The Compact is intended to facilitate a more uniform approach between states to ensure that children have the educational opportunities they deserve even after the move to another state.
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PSM |
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HCR 188/HR 158
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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.
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Thursday, April 3, 2008
11:30 a.m.
Conference Room 312; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA GREEN ROOF FEASIBILITY TEAM TO RECOMMEND INCENTIVES THAT MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TO ENCOURAGE GREEN ROOFING.
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HED, EEP |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA GREEN ROOF FEASIBILITY TEAM TO RECOMMEND INCENTIVES THAT MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TO ENCOURAGE GREEN ROOFING.
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HED, EEP |
Decision making to follow.