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):

SB 2826, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1207-08)

 

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)

 

EDB, CPC

 

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

 

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Conference Room 308; State Capitol

 

2:00 p.m. AGENDA:

 

SB 3228

 

 

 

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.

 

HLT, LAB, FIN

SB 3165, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1275-08)

 

 

 

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.

 

TRN, HSH/HLT, FIN

SB 2055, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1107-08)

 

 

 

 

RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.

Establishes procedures and requirements for child custody evaluator training and certification.  Effective 7/1/2050.

 

HSH, FIN

 

SB 2864, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1311-08)

 

 

 

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Requires the legislative auditor to conduct a study of the adequacy of health plan reimbursements to providers.

 

HLT, CPC, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 

2:15 p.m. AGENDA:

 

Decision making only (heard on 04-01-08):

SB 3168, SD2, HD1

 

 

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.

 

TAC/EDB, FIN

 


COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT

 

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

HCR 125

(HSCR1385-08)

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO EXAMINE UPCOMING CONDOMINIUM LEASEHOLD EXPIRATIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE AVAILABILITY OF REPLACEMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS.

 

HSH, LMG

HCR 150, HD1

(HSCR1387-08)

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS.

 

HSH, LMG

HCR 167

(HSCR1458-08)

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.

 

EDB, LMG

HCR 172

(HSCR1386-08)

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY'S PUNCHBOWL HOMES FACILITY.

 

HSH, LMG

Decision making to follow.

 

 

Decision making only (heard on 03-27-08 – Agenda #1):

SB 2129, SD2

(HSCR1145-08)

 

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)

 

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):

SB 958, SD1, HD1

(HSCR1218)

 

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)

 

EEP, AGR

 

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & MILITARY AFFAIRS

 

Thursday, April 3, 2008

11:20 a.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

HCR 175

 

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.

 

PSM

HCR 188/HR 158

 

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.

 

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:

 

HCR 270, HD1

(HSCR1481-08)

 

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.

 

HED, EEP

HR 229, HD1

(HSCR1480-08)

 

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.

 

HED, EEP

Decision making to follow.