THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
THIRTY-THIRD DAY
March 17, 2008-Monday
supplement no.1
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REFERRALS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF SHARING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION BETWEEN THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT. (Immigration; information sharing; task force) |
HSP, JDL |
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DISAPPROVING THE SALARY INCREASES RECOMMENDED BY THE SALARY COMMISSION FOR THE TRUSTEES OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. (Salary Commission; Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs) |
AHW, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CHANGE THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ALLOW CHILDREN WHO ARE HOME SCHOOLED TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR OR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. (Department of Education; co-curricular or extracurricular activities) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES. (Adult Residential Care Homes; Study) |
HTH/HSP |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO MAKE THE HALEAKALA TRAIL AVAILABLE TO THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII. (Haleakala Trail) |
WTL |
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REQUESTING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO VOLUNTARILY UTILIZE BIODEGRADABLE OR RECYCLABLE NON-POLYSTYRENE FOAM FOOD SERVICE-WARE. (Biodegradable and Recyclable Materials; Dept. and Agency Utilization Of) |
ENE/TSG |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S ROLE IN THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS TO DETERMINE HOW THE AGENCY CAN BE INVOLVED MORE AGGRESSIVELY IN IDENTIFYING HEALTH CARE GOALS AND ARTICULATING AN OVERALL HEALTH CARE VISION FOR THE STATE. (SHPDA; Legislative Review) |
HTH, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OFFICE OF PLANNING, LAND USE COMMISSION, HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO SUPPORT AND FURTHER THE DESIGNATION OF GALBRAITH LANDS AS IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS, AND PRESERVE AND PERPETUATE THEM AS AGRICULTURAL LANDS. (Important Agricultural Lands; Galbraith Lands) |
AHW/WTL/IGM |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ACQUIRE THE LAND IN WAHIAWA, OAHU, UNDERLYING LAKE WILSON AND APPURTENANT LANDS ONLY IF CERTAIN REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS. (Lake Wilson; Wahiawa Irrigation System Acquisition; Department of Agriculture) |
AHW/WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES TO CONVERT TO EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS. (Requesting a DBEDT voluntary compliance program to encourage communities and businesses to convert to expanded polystyrene foam alternative products) |
ENE/EDT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REGULARLY CONSULT WITH HO‘OLAULIMA IA KAWAI NUI TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND MAINTAIN THE NATURAL, CULTURAL, AND SCENIC RESOURCES OF KAWAI NUI MARSH. (Kawai Nui Marsh; Ho‘olaulima ia Kawai Nui) |
WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EVALUATE THE ETHANOL FACILITY TAX CREDIT. (DBEDT; Ethanol Facility Tax Credit) |
EDT/ENE |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A REHABILITATIVE AND RELATED SERVICES GRADUATE SCHOOL LOAN PROGRAM WITHIN ITS CENTER ON DISABILITY STUDIES. (University Of Hawaii; Graduate School Loan Program) |
EDU/HSP |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE OWNERSHIP OF THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN CERTAIN LANES IN URBAN OAHU. (DLNR; Determine Ownership of Certain Private Lands; Urban Oahu) |
WTL |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR AND THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO ASSESS PROPERTY WITHIN THE CHINATOWN SPECIAL DISTRICT BASED ON THE SPECIAL DISTRICT HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS. (Real Property Tax; Chinatown Special District) |
IGM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CREATE A REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN FOR KUKUI GARDENS AND MAYOR WRIGHT HOMES. (Kukui Gardens and Mayor Wright Homes; Development; Master Plan) |
HSP/CPH |
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SUPPORTING THE "DIVIDED WE FAIL" CAMPAIGN. (Divided We Fail Campaign) |
HTH/HSP/IGM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A RENEWABLE ENERGY PILOT PROJECT AT NANAKULI HIGH SCHOOL USING SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY. (Request DOE to use renewable energy at Nanakuli High School) |
EDU/ENE |
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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. (Nä Honua Mauli Ola: Hawaii Guidelines for Culturally Health and Responsive Learning Environments; Department of Education) |
EDU/AHW |
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REQUESTING A STUDY OF DISPARATE TREATMENT IN HAWAII'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. (OHA; Criminal Justice) |
JDL/PBS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. (Adult Mental Health Services; Department of Health; Audit) |
HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK DEDICATE ITS SCHOOL IN HONOR OF MYRON "PINKY" THOMPSON, BY CHANGING ITS NAME TO "THE MYRON THOMPSON SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK". (University of Hawaii School of Social Work; Myron Pinky Thompson) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO EXERCISE EMERGENCY POWERS TO EXPEDITE THE INSTALLATION OF AIR CONDITIONING AT JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL. (Emergency Powers; James Campbell High School; Air Conditioning) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO REVIEW PAROLE POLICIES IN HAWAII AND OTHER JURISDICTIONS TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT TO WHICH PAROLE POLICIES IN HAWAII CONTRIBUTE TO THE PRISON POPULATION. (Parole Policies; Prison Population) |
PBS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE RAINWATER DETENTION AND RETENTION POND SAFETY PROGRAM. (Rainwater Detention and Retention Pond Safety Program; DOH) |
HTH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO REPORT THE FISCAL IMPACT AND RATE OF USAGE BY TAXPAYERS OF VARIOUS TAX CREDITS AND EXEMPTIONS UNDER CHAPTERS 235, 237, 239, AND 244D, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. (Tax Credits; Tax Exemptions; Reports; Evaluations) |
EDT, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO EXAMINE THE PAYMENT OF GENERAL EXCISE TAXES ON ALL COMMISSIONS EARNED FROM SALES BY A MANUFACTURER'S SALES REPRESENTATIVE OF IMPORTED TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY THAT IS PURCHASED BY A CONSUMER DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUFACTURER. (General Excise Tax; Manufacturer's Representative; Commissions) |
EDT, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH GOALS TO REDUCE THE SOLID WASTE STREAM IN EACH COUNTY BY SEVENTY-FIVE PER CENT BY JANUARY 1, 2012. (Solid Waste Reduction) |
IGM/ENE |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FOLLOW-UP FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND ITS RELATED PARTIES, THE UNIVERSITY CLINICAL, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. AND THE HAWAII RESIDENCY PROGRAM, INC. (Follow-up Financial Audit; UH John A. Burns School of Medicine; University Clinical, Education, and Research Associates, Inc.; Hawaii Residency Program, Inc.) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, IN COOPERATION AND CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND APPROPRIATE WATER SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS, TO FURNISH ONBOARD A VISITOR WATER SAFETY INFORMATION MULTI-LINGUAL HANDOUT TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON WATER RECREATIONAL HAZARDS. (Hawaii Tourism Authority; Visitor Drowning Handout) |
TSG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN THEREFOR RELOCATING THE KAPAA PUBLIC LIBRARY. (DOE; Kapaa Public Library; Relocation) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A FULL INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES OF ILLNESSES REPORTED BY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AT WAIMEA CANYON MIDDLE SCHOOL DURING OCCASIONS IN 2006, 2007, AND 2008. (Schools; Pesticide Spraying; Testing) |
HTH/EDU/ENE |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN FOR ADDRESSING INCIDENTS OF PESTICIDE EXPOSURE AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (Dept. of Agric. Working Group; Develop Plan; Pesticide Exposure at Public Schools) |
AHW/EDU |
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REQUESTING THE AQUATIC RESOURCES DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO BEGIN A RULEMAKING PROCESS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 187A-5, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, AS NECESSARY, TO RESOLVE THE USER CONFLICTS BETWEEN COMMERCIAL AKULE FISHERMEN AND RECREATIONAL POLE FISHING IN VARIOUS HARBORS ON KAUAI. (Kauai Harbors; User Conflict; Rules) |
WTL |
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STRONGLY URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO CONFER PRIORITY STATUS TO CHILDREN BORN TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL AND FOREIGN WOMEN DURING AND UP TO NINE MONTHS AFTER DEPLOYMENT IN ORDER TO FACILITATE AND EXPEDITE THE IMMIGRATION OF THESE CHILDREN AND WOMEN TO THE UNITED STATES. (Children Born to Military During Foreign Deployment; Immigration) |
IGM/TIA |
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REQUESTING THE WATER BOARDS FROM EACH COUNTY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF LAUNCHING A WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES THE INSTALLATION OF RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS ON RESIDENCES FOR NON-POTABLE USAGE. (Boards of Water Supply; Catchment Feasibility) |
IGM/ENE |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO GIVE PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE FOR TREE CUTTING AND TRIMMING SERVICES TO COMPANIES THAT DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY AND COMMITMENT TO REUSE THE TREES FOR LUMBER AND WOOD CRAFTS, TO INVESTIGATE MODULAR BIOMASS SYSTEMS POWERED BY WOOD DEBRIS, AND TO DEVELOP PILOT PROJECTS TO INSTALL AND OPERATE SMALL BIOMASS GENERATORS AT SCHOOLS TO PRODUCE SAVINGS ON ELECTRICITY COSTS. (Second Generation Wood; Reuse; Biomass) |
TSG/ENE |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF JOINT PHYSICAL AND LEGAL CUSTODY IN FAMILY COURT CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS. (REQUESTING STUDY ON JOINT LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CHILD CUSTODY.) |
JDL/HSP, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE TO CONTINUE DEVELOPING NUTRITIONALLY-SOUND PUBLIC SCHOOL MENUS WITH VEGETARIAN OPTIONS. (School Menus; Vegetarian; Nutrition; Health) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO EXAMINE THE PREVALENCE OF USING SHORT MESSAGE SERVICES (SMS) SUCH AS TEXT MESSAGING, INSTANT MESSAGING, AND SPAM VIA CELL PHONES TO BULLY, STALK, HARASS, AND OTHERWISE THREATEN OTHERS. (Electronic Communication; Bullying; Short Message Services) |
EDT, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO EXAMINE CYBERCRIME IN HAWAII. (Cybercrime; AG; Study and Report) |
EDT, JDL |
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AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC LANDS IN WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII AS AN INDUSTRIAL PARK. (DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC LANDS IN SOUTH HILO AS AN INDUSTRIAL PARK.) |
WTL |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO MOVE EXPEDITIOUSLY TO IMPLEMENT PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF HAWAII AT KAKAAKO. (Cancer Research Center) |
EDU/HTH |
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OFFERING SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENHANCE AND DIVERSIFY ITS SOURCES OF REVENUE AND MAXIMIZE USE OF ITS FACILITIES. (University of Hawaii Revenue Maximization) |
EDU |
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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. (School Buses; Seat Belt Assemblies and Seat Backs) |
EDU/TIA |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECOGNIZE THE SIMULTANEOUS USAGE OF SIGN LANGUAGE AND SPEECH IN PROVIDING FOR THE EDUCATION OF HEARING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN. (DOE; Sign Language) |
EDU/HSP |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AND ATHLETICS AT ANY OTHER CAMPUS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO A SINGLE ADMINISTRATIVE ENTITY WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM. (UH Athletics) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I TO REPORT ON HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COMMISSIONS. (Higher Education Student Financial Assistance Commissions) |
EDU |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND KAUAI COUNTY TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN INFORMATION THAT WILL INFORM AND ENABLE HOMEOWNERS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF THE FLOOD ZONE THAT HOMES ARE LOCATED IN AND THE RISKS OF FLOODING. (Flood Risk Awareness; Community Rating System Program; Counties) |
IGM/PBS |
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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. (Telephone Poles; Removal or Replacement; Procedures) |
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REQUESTING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH NOISE SENSITIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES AND AIR TRAFFIC PATTERNS TO REDUCE AND CONTROL AIRCRAFT NOISE IMPACTS. (Reduction and Control of Aircraft Noise; FAA; DOT) |
TIA |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF DEVELOPING A DEGREE GRANTING PROGRAM AND CENTER FOR PEACE EDUCATION. (UH; Peace Education) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO DEFER DECISIONS ON ANY APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING CHANGES UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PROCESS AND THE SUBSEQUENT ADOPTION OF THE DRAFT MAUKA AREA PLAN AND THE MAUKA AREA RULES. (HCDA; Draft Mauka Area Plan; Mauka Area Rules) |
WTL |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE STATE AND THE STATE'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF PROVIDING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AT ALL FIVE STAGES. (Chronic Kidney Disease) |
HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES TO REVIEW EXISTING REPORTS AND STUDIES RELATED TO ASPARTAME, AND REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO RESCIND APPROVAL OF ASPARTAME FOR UNITED STATES MARKETS. (Aspartame; United States Food and Drug Administration) |
HTH/IGM |
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REQUESTING KAUAI COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO WORK WITH THE KAUAI POLICE DEPARTMENT TO EXPLORE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (Kauai Community College; Criminal Justice Degree Program) |
EDU/IGM |
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REQUESTING AN ANNUAL REPORT WITH REGARD TO THE APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORY FOR EACH OF THE NEXT THREE YEARS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO THE LEGISLATURE. (University of Hawaii; Report) |
EDU/EDT |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO PROVIDE AN INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING AND DEMONSTRATION TO THE APPROPRIATE SENATE AND HOUSE COMMITTEES REGARDING THE OPERATION AND USE OF NEW ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION PRIOR TO CONTRACTING TO PURCHASE ANY NEW VOTING SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT RELATED TO ANY NEW VOTING SYSTEM. (Requesting Office of Elections for information on voting system.) |
JDL |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE COST OF CONVENING A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION IN 2010. (2010 Constitutional Convention; LRB Study) |
JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. (Auditor; Sunrise Review; Health Insurance; Autism) |
HTH/CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHY INCLUDES THE USE OF INJECTIONS FOR ADMINISTERING CERTAIN NATURAL MEDICINES AND MAY BE PERFORMED BY A DULY LICENSED NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN IN THIS STATE. (Health Care; Naturopathy; Injections) |
HTH/CPH |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH, THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, AND ALL OTHERS WORKING IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD TO WORK TOGETHER TO INTEGRATE ALL LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, INCLUDING NATUROPATHIC, ACUPUNCTURE, AND EASTERN MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS, INTO THE CONTINUUM OF AVAILABLE HEALTH CARE OPTIONS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE. (Health; Integration; Licensed Health Care Providers; Naturopaths) |
HTH/CPH |
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REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF HAWAII'S PUBLIC, GOVERNMENTAL, AND EDUCATIONAL ACCESS ORGANIZATIONS. (REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF HAWAII'S FOUR ACCESS ORGANIZATIONS.) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HAWAII CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING. (FINANCIAL AUDIT OF HAWAII CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING.) |
HSP, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING A MASTER PLAN FOR LONG-TERM CARE FOR LEAHI HOSPITAL. (Leahi Hospital; Long-Term Care; Health; Task Force) |
HSP/HTH |
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REQUESTING THE WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON LEGISLATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME FACILITIES IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS. (RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW TO CONDUCT STUDY ON ADULT CARE HOMES.) |
HSP/EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A PRE-NEED FUNERAL INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE INPUT ON CONCERNS AND SOLUTIONS REGARDING THE PRE-NEED FUNERAL INDUSTRY. (Pre-Need Funeral Industry; Advisory Committee; Establish) |
HSP/CPH |
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DEVELOPING HAWAII'S NATIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING AND CONSULTATION PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE, GOVERNMENTAL, AND NON-PROFIT ENTITIES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON AT-RISK COMMUNITIES. (NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING FOR AT-RISK COMMUNITIES.) |
HSP/IGM/EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MANOA TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN STATUS REPORT OR BRIEF THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROPOSED NATIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING CENTER. (National Disaster Preparedness Training Center; Briefing) |
IGM/EDU |
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RECOGNIZING AND ACKNOWLEDGING SEPTEMBER 2ND OF EVERY YEAR AS QUEEN LILIU‘OKALANI’S BIRTHDAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, A NON-STATE HOLIDAY, AND COMMEMORATING QUEEN LILIU‘OKALANI FOR HER OUTSTANDING COURAGE AND DEDICATION TO HER PEOPLE IN THE FACE OF OPPRESSION. (Commemorating Queen Liliuokalani's Birthday) |
AHW/EDT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO HAVE ALL SIGNS AT THE STATE CAPITOL PRINTED IN ENGLISH AND HAWAIIAN. (State Capitol; Hawaiian Language) |
AHW/TSG |
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RECOGNIZING AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE PEOPLE OF KALAUPAPA AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR THEIR SACRIFICES, AND APOLOGIZING TO THE PEOPLE OF KALAUPAPA AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR ANY HARSH RESTRICTIONS THAT CAUSED THEM UNDUE PAIN AS THE RESULT OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES SURROUNDING LEPROSY. (Kalaupapa; Acknowledgment and Apology) |
HTH/JDL |
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URGING THE COMPTROLLER TO TRANSFORM THE POOLS THAT SURROUND THE STATE CAPITOL WITH TRADITIONAL LO‘I STOCKED WITH FISH. (Capitol Pools; Lo‘i System; Fish) |
TSG |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW THE ACTION OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES RELATING TO A LAND EXCHANGE. (REVIEW OF BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCE LAND EXCHANGE.) |
WTL, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW THE ACTION OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES RELATING TO A LAND EXCHANGE. (REVIEW OF BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCE LAND EXCHANGE.) |
WTL, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, THE HAWAII STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND THE PROGRAMS AND ENTITIES UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE PURVIEWS. (HTDC, HSCD, Auditor; Management and Financial Audit) |
EDT, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY HAWAII SUSTAINABLE INTERISLAND TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE. (Office of Planning; Interisland Transportation Task Force) |
TIA/WTL |
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REQUESTING A STUDY RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS. (Professional Employer Organizations) |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY TO CONVENE A DISCUSSION FORUM FOCUSING ON THE ISSUES FACING THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION. (Public Accountancy; Discussion Forum) |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY'S DEEP SEAWATER PUMPING SYSTEM. (NELHA; Deep Seawater Pumping System) |
EDT, WAM |
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RENAMING THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY AS THE GEORGE R. ARIYOSHI NATURAL ENERGY LAB. (Governor Ariyoshi; National Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority) |
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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. (Public Utilities Commission; Small Renewable Energy Systems) |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO EXAMINE THE EXISTING WASTE TO ENERGY PROGRAM ON OAHU AS IT RELATES TO THE COLLECTION OF A DEDICATED RECYCLING STREAM OF PLASTICS FOR CONVERSION TO ENERGY. (Waste to Energy Conversion; Plastics Stream; LRB Study) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER CONTINUING PROJECT GRADUATION TRAINING THROUGH DRIVER EDUCATION UNDERWRITERS' FEES AS PART OF TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION. (DOE; Project Graduation) |
EDU/TIA |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY OTHER STATE PROHIBITS OR REGULATES THE USE OF ASPARTAME AND REVIEW THE HISTORY OF THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION'S REGULATION OF ASPARTAME. (Aspartame; Federal and State Regulation) |
HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO CONVERT EXEMPT EMPLOYEES TO CIVIL SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 253, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2000, AND ACT 300, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2006. (Exempt Civil Service Employees) |
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REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS. (Athletic Trainers; Sunrise Review) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONDUCT FAMILY COURT PROCEEDINGS AT THE KAPOLEI COURT COMPLEX WITH THE CONSENT OF THE AFFECTED PARTIES OR UNLESS ONE OF THE PARTIES COMMENCES THE FAMILY COURT PROCEEDING AT THE KAPOLEI COURT COMPLEX. (Kapolei Court Complex; Family Court) |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAI`I STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAI`I CAPITAL CULTURAL DISTRICT TASK FORCE. (Hawai`i Capital Cultural District Task Force) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE FUNDING NEED PROJECTIONS FOR FLOOD MITIGATION AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROJECTS RELATED TO THE ALA WAI WATERSHED. (Ala Wai Watershed; Flood Mitigation; Watershed Management) |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE MOLUCCA ALBIZIA TREE. (UH; Molucca Albizia Tree) |
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO AMEND THEIR LAND USE ORDINANCES TO PERMIT VOLUNTARY ROOFTOP LANDSCAPING AND AGRICULTURE IN URBAN DISTRICTS. (Rooftop Agriculture; Ordinances) |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY TO DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK, RECOMMENDATIONS AND POLICIES ON ISSUES RELATING TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED AGRICULTURAL CROPS. (Working Group on Genetically Modified Crops) |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE RECYCLING OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLS, INCLUDING A FEASIBILITY REPORT RELATED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCHOOL RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE STATE. (Establishment of Task Force; School Recycling Program; University of Hawaii College of Social Sciences; Public Policy Center) |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ASSIST THE BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES IN BECOMING A MORE EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND ACCOUNTABLE OPERATION, AND DEVELOP STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FOR THE BUREAU. (Bureau of Conveyances; Joint Investigative Committee; Report) |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO INVESTIGATE AND DEVELOP FEASIBILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION MODELS REGARDING MERGING THE LAND COURT AND REGULAR SYSTEMS, REASSIGNING THE BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES TO ANOTHER STATE DEPARTMENT, AND PRIVATIZING CERTAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES. (Bureau of Conveyances; Joint Investigative Committee; Report) |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO EVALUATE THE NECESSITY OF MANDATORY HEALTH EDUCATION THAT INCLUDES MEDICALLY ACCURATE SEX EDUCATION IN INTERMEDIATE AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. (BOE; Sex Education) |
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REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE THE VIABILITY OF HAWAII'S GEOGRAPHICALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS AND RANCHERS. (Geographically Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers) |
AHW/IGM |
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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MANOA EXPAND UPON A MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM IN APPLIED ARCHAEOLOGY, THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT HILO ESTABLISH A GRADUATE PROGRAM IN CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, AND THAT THE STATE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION DIVISION REVIVE ITS ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKING GROUP. (Applied Archaeology Program; Archaeological Working Group) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CHANGE THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ALLOW CHILDREN WHO ARE HOME SCHOOLED TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR OR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. (Department of Education; co-curricular or extracurricular activities) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES. (Adult Residential Care Homes; Study) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO MAKE THE HALEAKALA TRAIL AVAILABLE TO THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII. (Haleakala Trail) |
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REQUESTING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO VOLUNTARILY UTILIZE BIODEGRADABLE OR RECYCLABLE NON-POLYSTYRENE FOAM FOOD SERVICE-WARE. (Biodegradable and Recyclable Materials; Dept. and Agency Utilization Of) |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S ROLE IN THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS TO DETERMINE HOW THE AGENCY CAN BE INVOLVED MORE AGGRESSIVELY IN IDENTIFYING HEALTH CARE GOALS AND ARTICULATING AN OVERALL HEALTH CARE VISION FOR THE STATE. (SHPDA; Legislative Review) |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OFFICE OF PLANNING, LAND USE COMMISSION, HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO SUPPORT AND FURTHER THE DESIGNATION OF GALBRAITH LANDS AS IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS, AND PRESERVE AND PERPETUATE THEM AS AGRICULTURAL LANDS. (Important Agricultural Lands; Galbraith Lands) |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ACQUIRE THE LAND IN WAHIAWA, OAHU, UNDERLYING LAKE WILSON AND APPURTENANT LANDS ONLY IF CERTAIN REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS. (Lake Wilson; Wahiawa Irrigation System Acquisition; Department of Agriculture) |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES TO CONVERT TO EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS. (Requesting a DBEDT voluntary compliance program to encourage communities and businesses to convert to expanded polystyrene foam alternative products) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REGULARLY CONSULT WITH HO‘OLAULIMA IA KAWAI NUI TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND MAINTAIN THE NATURAL, CULTURAL, AND SCENIC RESOURCES OF KAWAI NUI MARSH. (Kawai Nui Marsh; Ho‘olaulima ia Kawai Nui) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE OWNERSHIP OF THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN CERTAIN LANES IN URBAN OAHU. (DLNR; Determine Ownership of Certain Private Lands; Urban Oahu) |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR AND THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO ASSESS PROPERTY WITHIN THE CHINATOWN SPECIAL DISTRICT BASED ON THE SPECIAL DISTRICT HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS. (Real Property Tax; Chinatown Special District) |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CREATE A REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN FOR KUKUI GARDENS AND MAYOR WRIGHT HOMES. (Kukui Gardens and Mayor Wright Homes; Development; Master Plan) |
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SUPPORTING THE "DIVIDED WE FAIL" CAMPAIGN. (Divided We Fail Campaign) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A RENEWABLE ENERGY PILOT PROJECT AT NANAKULI HIGH SCHOOL USING SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY. (Request DOE to use renewable energy at Nanakuli High School) |
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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. (Nä Honua Mauli Ola: Hawaii Guidelines for Culturally Health and Responsive Learning Environments; Department of Education) |
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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK DEDICATE ITS SCHOOL IN HONOR OF MYRON "PINKY" THOMPSON, BY CHANGING ITS NAME TO "THE MYRON THOMPSON SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK". (University of Hawaii School of Social Work; Myron Pinky Thompson) |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO EXERCISE EMERGENCY POWERS TO EXPEDITE THE INSTALLATION OF AIR CONDITIONING AT JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL. (Emergency Powers; James Campbell High School; Air Conditioning) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO REPORT THE FISCAL IMPACT AND RATE OF USAGE BY TAXPAYERS OF VARIOUS TAX CREDITS AND EXEMPTIONS UNDER CHAPTERS 235, 237, 239, AND 244D, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. (Tax Credits; Tax Exemptions; Reports; Evaluations) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO EXAMINE THE PAYMENT OF GENERAL EXCISE TAXES ON ALL COMMISSIONS EARNED FROM SALES BY A MANUFACTURER'S SALES REPRESENTATIVE OF IMPORTED TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY THAT IS PURCHASED BY A CONSUMER DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUFACTURER. (General Excise Tax; Manufacturer's Representative; Commissions) |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH GOALS TO REDUCE THE SOLID WASTE STREAM IN EACH COUNTY BY SEVENTY-FIVE PER CENT BY JANUARY 1, 2012. (Solid Waste Reduction) |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, IN COOPERATION AND CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND APPROPRIATE WATER SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS, TO FURNISH ONBOARD A VISITOR WATER SAFETY INFORMATION MULTI-LINGUAL HANDOUT TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON WATER RECREATIONAL HAZARDS. (Hawaii Tourism Authority; Visitor Drowning Handout) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN THEREFOR RELOCATING THE KAPAA PUBLIC LIBRARY. (DOE; Kapaa Public Library; Relocation) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A FULL INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES OF ILLNESSES REPORTED BY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AT WAIMEA CANYON MIDDLE SCHOOL DURING OCCASIONS IN 2006, 2007, AND 2008. (Schools; Pesticide Spraying; Testing) |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN FOR ADDRESSING INCIDENTS OF PESTICIDE EXPOSURE AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (Dept. of Agric. Working Group; Develop Plan; Pesticide Exposure at Public Schools) |
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REQUESTING THE AQUATIC RESOURCES DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO BEGIN A RULEMAKING PROCESS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 187A-5, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, AS NECESSARY, TO RESOLVE THE USER CONFLICTS BETWEEN COMMERCIAL AKULE FISHERMEN AND RECREATIONAL POLE FISHING IN VARIOUS HARBORS ON KAUAI. (Kauai Harbors; User Conflict; Rules) |
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STRONGLY URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO CONFER PRIORITY STATUS TO CHILDREN BORN TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL AND FOREIGN WOMEN DURING AND UP TO NINE MONTHS AFTER DEPLOYMENT IN ORDER TO FACILITATE AND EXPEDITE THE IMMIGRATION OF THESE CHILDREN AND WOMEN TO THE UNITED STATES. (Children Born to Military During Foreign Deployment; Immigration) |
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REQUESTING THE WATER BOARDS FROM EACH COUNTY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF LAUNCHING A WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES THE INSTALLATION OF RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS ON RESIDENCES FOR NON-POTABLE USAGE. (Boards of Water Supply; Catchment Feasibility) |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO GIVE PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE FOR TREE CUTTING AND TRIMMING SERVICES TO COMPANIES THAT DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY AND COMMITMENT TO REUSE THE TREES FOR LUMBER AND WOOD CRAFTS, TO INVESTIGATE MODULAR BIOMASS SYSTEMS POWERED BY WOOD DEBRIS, AND TO DEVELOP PILOT PROJECTS TO INSTALL AND OPERATE SMALL BIOMASS GENERATORS AT SCHOOLS TO PRODUCE SAVINGS ON ELECTRICITY COSTS. (Second Generation Wood; Reuse; Biomass) |
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REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO EXAMINE THE PREVALENCE OF USING SHORT MESSAGE SERVICES (SMS) SUCH AS TEXT MESSAGING, INSTANT MESSAGING, AND SPAM VIA CELL PHONES TO BULLY, STALK, HARASS, AND OTHERWISE THREATEN OTHERS. (Electronic Communication; Bullying; Short Message Services) |
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REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO EXAMINE CYBERCRIME IN HAWAII. (Cybercrime; AG; Study and Report) |
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AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC LANDS IN WAIAKEA, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII AS AN INDUSTRIAL PARK. (DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC LANDS IN SOUTH HILO AS AN INDUSTRIAL PARK.) |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO MOVE EXPEDITIOUSLY TO IMPLEMENT PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF HAWAII AT KAKAAKO. (Cancer Research Center) |
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OFFERING SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENHANCE AND DIVERSIFY ITS SOURCES OF REVENUE AND MAXIMIZE USE OF ITS FACILITIES. (University of Hawaii Revenue Maximization) |
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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. (School Buses; Seat Belt Assemblies and Seat Backs) |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND KAUAI COUNTY TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN INFORMATION THAT WILL INFORM AND ENABLE HOMEOWNERS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF THE FLOOD ZONE THAT HOMES ARE LOCATED IN AND THE RISKS OF FLOODING. (Flood Risk Awareness; Community Rating System Program; Counties) |
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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. (Telephone Poles; Removal or Replacement; Procedures) |
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REQUESTING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH NOISE SENSITIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES AND AIR TRAFFIC PATTERNS TO REDUCE AND CONTROL AIRCRAFT NOISE IMPACTS. (Reduction and Control of Aircraft Noise; FAA; DOT) |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO DEFER DECISIONS ON ANY APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING CHANGES UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PROCESS AND THE SUBSEQUENT ADOPTION OF THE DRAFT MAUKA AREA PLAN AND THE MAUKA AREA RULES. (HCDA; Draft Mauka Area Plan; Mauka Area Rules) |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE STATE AND THE STATE'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF PROVIDING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AT ALL FIVE STAGES. (Chronic Kidney Disease) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES TO REVIEW EXISTING REPORTS AND STUDIES RELATED TO ASPARTAME, AND REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO RESCIND APPROVAL OF ASPARTAME FOR UNITED STATES MARKETS. (Aspartame; United States Food and Drug Administration) |
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REQUESTING KAUAI COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO WORK WITH THE KAUAI POLICE DEPARTMENT TO EXPLORE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE. (Kauai Community College; Criminal Justice Degree Program) |
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REQUESTING AN ANNUAL REPORT WITH REGARD TO THE APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORY FOR EACH OF THE NEXT THREE YEARS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO THE LEGISLATURE. (University of Hawaii; Report) |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO PROVIDE AN INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING AND DEMONSTRATION TO THE APPROPRIATE SENATE AND HOUSE COMMITTEES REGARDING THE OPERATION AND USE OF NEW ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION PRIOR TO CONTRACTING TO PURCHASE ANY NEW VOTING SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT RELATED TO ANY NEW VOTING SYSTEM. (Requesting Office of Elections for information on voting system.) |
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REQUESTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND LABOR TO CONVENE HEARINGS TO DETERMINE THE RATIONALE FOR SELECTING THE NEW VOTING SYSTEM AND ASSESS THE PREPAREDNESS OF THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS FOR THE 2008 ELECTIONS. (Judiciary and Labor Committee; Office of Elections) |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING A MASTER PLAN FOR LONG-TERM CARE FOR LEAHI HOSPITAL. (Leahi Hospital; Long-Term Care; Health; Task Force) |
HSP/HTH |
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REQUESTING THE WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON LEGISLATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME FACILITIES IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS. (RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW TO CONDUCT STUDY ON ADULT CARE HOMES.) |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A PRE-NEED FUNERAL INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE INPUT ON CONCERNS AND SOLUTIONS REGARDING THE PRE-NEED FUNERAL INDUSTRY. (Pre-Need Funeral Industry; Advisory Committee; Establish) |
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DEVELOPING HAWAII'S NATIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING AND CONSULTATION PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE, GOVERNMENTAL, AND NON-PROFIT ENTITIES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON AT-RISK COMMUNITIES. (NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING FOR AT-RISK COMMUNITIES.) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MANOA TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN STATUS REPORT OR BRIEF THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROPOSED NATIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING CENTER. (National Disaster Preparedness Training Center; Briefing) |
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RECOGNIZING AND ACKNOWLEDGING SEPTEMBER 2ND OF EVERY YEAR AS QUEEN LILIU‘OKALANI’S BIRTHDAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, A NON-STATE HOLIDAY, AND COMMEMORATING QUEEN LILIU‘OKALANI FOR HER OUTSTANDING COURAGE AND DEDICATION TO HER PEOPLE IN THE FACE OF OPPRESSION. (Commemorating Queen Liliuokalani's Birthday) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO HAVE ALL SIGNS AT THE STATE CAPITOL PRINTED IN ENGLISH AND HAWAIIAN. (State Capitol; Hawaiian Language) |
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RECOGNIZING AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE PEOPLE OF KALAUPAPA AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR THEIR SACRIFICES, AND APOLOGIZING TO THE PEOPLE OF KALAUPAPA AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR ANY HARSH RESTRICTIONS THAT CAUSED THEM UNDUE PAIN AS THE RESULT OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES SURROUNDING LEPROSY. (Kalaupapa; Acknowledgment and Apology) |
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URGING THE COMPTROLLER TO TRANSFORM THE POOLS THAT SURROUND THE STATE CAPITOL WITH TRADITIONAL LO‘I STOCKED WITH FISH. (Capitol Pools; Lo‘i System; Fish) |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW THE ACTION OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES RELATING TO A LAND EXCHANGE. (REVIEW OF BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCE LAND EXCHANGE.) |
WTL, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW THE ACTION OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES RELATING TO A LAND EXCHANGE. (REVIEW OF BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCE LAND EXCHANGE.) |
WTL, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY TO CONVENE A DISCUSSION FORUM FOCUSING ON THE ISSUES FACING THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION. (Public Accountancy; Discussion Forum) |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY'S DEEP SEAWATER PUMPING SYSTEM. (NELHA; Deep Seawater Pumping System) |
EDT, WAM |
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RENAMING THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY AS THE GEORGE R. ARIYOSHI NATURAL ENERGY LAB. (Governor Ariyoshi; National Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority) |
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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. (Public Utilities Commission; Small Renewable Energy Systems) |
ENE/CPH |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO EXAMINE THE EXISTING WASTE TO ENERGY PROGRAM ON OAHU AS IT RELATES TO THE COLLECTION OF A DEDICATED RECYCLING STREAM OF PLASTICS FOR CONVERSION TO ENERGY. (Waste to Energy Conversion; Plastics Stream; LRB Study) |
ENE/IGM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONDUCT FAMILY COURT PROCEEDINGS AT THE KAPOLEI COURT COMPLEX WITH THE CONSENT OF THE AFFECTED PARTIES OR UNLESS ONE OF THE PARTIES COMMENCES THE FAMILY COURT PROCEEDING AT THE KAPOLEI COURT COMPLEX. (Kapolei Court Complex; Family Court) |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAI`I STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAI`I CAPITAL CULTURAL DISTRICT TASK FORCE. (Hawai`i Capital Cultural District Task Force) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE FUNDING NEED PROJECTIONS FOR FLOOD MITIGATION AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROJECTS RELATED TO THE ALA WAI WATERSHED. (Ala Wai Watershed; Flood Mitigation; Watershed Management) |
WTL/IGM |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE MOLUCCA ALBIZIA TREE. (UH; Molucca Albizia Tree) |
ENE/EDU |
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO AMEND THEIR LAND USE ORDINANCES TO PERMIT VOLUNTARY ROOFTOP LANDSCAPING AND AGRICULTURE IN URBAN DISTRICTS. (Rooftop Agriculture; Ordinances) |
ENE/IGM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO EVALUATE THE NECESSITY OF MANDATORY HEALTH EDUCATION THAT INCLUDES MEDICALLY ACCURATE SEX EDUCATION IN INTERMEDIATE AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. (BOE; Sex Education) |
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REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE THE VIABILITY OF HAWAII'S GEOGRAPHICALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS AND RANCHERS. (Geographically Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers) |
AHW/IGM |
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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MANOA EXPAND UPON A MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM IN APPLIED ARCHAEOLOGY, THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT HILO ESTABLISH A GRADUATE PROGRAM IN CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, AND THAT THE STATE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION DIVISION REVIVE ITS ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKING GROUP. (Applied Archaeology Program; Archaeological Working Group) |
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