THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
FORTY-EIGHTH DAY
April 11, 2008-Friday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Invocation by Pastor Steve Irwin
Pali View Baptist Church
Roll Call
Approval of the Journal
Introductions
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Informing the Senate that on April 10, 2008, the House agreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate and that said bills passed Final Reading in the House:
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"RELATING TO AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS."(Auditor; Recommendations) |
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"MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION"(Emergency Appropriation; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation) |
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Informing the Senate that on April 10, 2008, the House disagreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House Bills: |
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"RELATING TO THE I-SAVERX PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM."(Prescription Drugs; I-SaveRx; Governor; Reimportation) |
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"RELATING TO INSURANCE."(Life Settlements Model Act; Stranger-Oriented Life Insurance) |
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"RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS."(Motor Vehicle Accident; Traffic Safety) |
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"RELATING TO HEALTH."(Health; Mental Health Court; Conditional Release and Discharge; Forensic Patients; Appropriation) |
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"RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION."(Transportation; Interisland Airlines; Loan Guarantee Trust Fund) |
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"RELATING TO SEXUAL OFFENDERS."(Repeat Sexual Offenders; Lifetime Parole) |
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"RELATING TO CHILDREN."(Foster Children; Guiding Principles) |
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"RELATING TO EDUCATION."(State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund) |
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"RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIRCUIT COURTS."(Circuit Courts; Jurisdiction) |
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"RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING."(Campaign Spending; Public Funding) |
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"RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT."(Shoreline Setback) |
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"RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS."(Deferred Compensation; State of Hawaii) |
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"RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES. "(Correctional Industries; Maximum Temporary Exempt Employees) |
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"RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION'S BENEFITS-FUNDED REVENUE-GENERATING COMPUTER INITIATIVES. "(Department of Taxation; Special Fund; Electronic Filing) |
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"RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT."(Employment; Worker Retention; Unemployment Insurance) |
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"RELATING TO PUBLIC ORDER."(Public Order; Human Waste; Prohibition) |
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"RELATING TO THE HAWAII ENERGY POLICY FORUM."(Hawaii Energy Policy Forum) |
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"RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES."(Renewable Energy Technologies; Tax Credits) |
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"RELATING TO CORRECTIONS."(Correctional Program Revolving Fund; Repeal) |
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"RELATING TO HAWAII'S ECONOMY."(Hawaii's Economy; Small Business; Commercial Leases; Sustainability) |
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"RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A GLOBAL YOUTH CENTER."(Global Youth Center) |
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"RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS."(Individual Development Accounts; DHS; Appropriation) |
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"RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION."(Agribusiness Development Corporation; Board of Directors; Strategic Plan) |
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"RELATING TO HEALTH."(Tax Credits; Organ Donation; Electronic Health Records) |
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"RELATING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS."(Anatomical Gifts) |
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"RELATING TO THE CANCER RESEARCH SPECIAL FUND."(University of Hawaii; Cancer Research Center of Hawaii) |
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"RELATING TO CAREGIVING."(Joint Legislative Committee on Family Caregiving; Kupuna Care; Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Task Force; Respite Care; Appropriations) |
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"RELATING TO THE LIABILITY OF A FIREARM OWNER."(Hawaii County Package; Liability of Firearm Owners) |
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"RELATING TO INSURANCE."(Group Health Insurers; Small Business) |
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"RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING."(Housing; Affordability) |
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"RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII."(UH; Commercial Enterprises) |
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" RELATING TO AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 281, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, INTOXICATING LIQUOR, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, CORRECTING ERRORS, AND DELETING UNNECESSARY AND OBSOLETE PROVISIONS."(Liquor Law; Technical Changes) |
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"RELATING TO LIFE INSURANCE."(Life Insurance; National Association of Insurance Commissioners) |
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"RELATING TO INSURANCE."(Insurance; Unfair Practices; Exception for Small Insurers) |
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"RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS."(Agriculture and Aquacultural Loans; Sustainability Projects) |
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"RELATING TO HARBORS."(Harbors; Noise; Scaling Exemption) |
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"RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER AND ITS AFFILIATES."(Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Castle Medical Center) |
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"RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS."(Civil Service Law; Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs) |
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"RELATING TO AGRICULTURE."(Galbraith Estate; Agricultural Lands; Agribusiness) |
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"RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY."(Electronic Recording; Bureau of Conveyances) |
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"RELATING TO ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A MINOR."(Endangering Welfare of a Minor) |
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"RELATING TO TIME SHARE PLANS."(Time Share Plans; Exemptions) |
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"RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL."(State Fire Council; Brushfire Mitigation Plan) |
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"RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION."(Workers' Compensation; Temporary Total Disability) |
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"RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION."(Workers' Compensation; IME Working Group) |
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"RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION."(Workers' compensation; Medical Treatment ) |
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"RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT."(Hawaii Innovation Development Corporation; STEM; Appropriation) |
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"RELATING TO MORTGAGE BROKERS."(Mortgage Brokers) |
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"RELATING TO HIGH TECHNOLOGY."(High Technology Development Corporation Loans and Grants) |
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"RELATING TO RECREATION."(Stadium; Feasibility Study; Appropriation) |
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"RELATING TO FIREWORKS."(Display Fireworks; Consumer Fireworks; Permits; Minors) |
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"RELATING TO CIGARETTES."(Fire-Safe Cigarettes; State Fire Council) |
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"RELATING TO LAND USE."(Agricultural Buffer Zone) |
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"RELATING TO TAXATION."(Reciprocal Beneficiaries; Taxation) |
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"RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY."(Hawaii Broadband Task Force; Appropriation) |
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"RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION."(Historic Buildings; Photographs) |
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"RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET."(FY09 Executive Supplemental Budget; Operating/CIP Appropriations) |
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"RELATING TO ENERGY."(Energy Resources; Renewable Energy; DBEDT) |
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"RELATING TO REORGANIZATION OF STATE AGENCIES."(Energy; State Long-term Strategy; Agency Reorganization) |
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"RELATING TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION."(Greenhouse Gas Task Force; Positions) |
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"RELATING TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE."(Rental Assistance; Housing) |
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"RELATING TO HEALTH CARE."(Student Loan Repayment; Stipend; Medical Practice Shortage Zones) |
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"RELATING TO CAREGIVERS."(Family Caregivers; Working Group) |
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"RELATING TO EDUCATION."(UH; Repair and Maintenance; Academy for Creative Media) |
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"RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN."(State Plan; Smart Growth Principles; Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Plan; Sustainability Council; Establishment) |
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"RELATING TO SMART GROWTH."(Smart Growth; Greenways and Trails; Sustainable Communities) |
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"RELATING TO THE WEST MAUI TRANSPORTATION ACCESS PLAN."(West Maui Transportation Access Plan; Appropriation) |
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"RELATING TO TAXATION."(Income Tax; General Excise Tax; Potable Water) |
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"RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR MAUI PREPARATORY ACADEMY."(SPRBs; Maui Preparatory Academy) |
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"RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES."(Public Utilities; Net Energy Metering) |
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"RELATING TO EVIDENCE."(Journalists and Newscasters; Disclosure) |
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"MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO ESTABLISH CREATIVITY ACADEMIES."(Economic Development; Creativity Academies) |
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"RELATING TO SCRAP METAL."(Copper Purchases; Scrap Dealers; Recyclers) |
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"RELATING TO THE ARMED SERVICES."(National Guard and Reserve; Vehicle Tax Exemption) |
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"RELATING TO ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY."(SPRB; Island Pacific Academy ) |
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"RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES."(SPRBs; Hui Mana ‘Oma‘o) |
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"RELATING TO PARKING."(Comptroller; State Parking) |
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"RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY."(Prisons; Jails; Correctional Facilities; Construction) |
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"RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES."(Fishing Rights and Regulations) |
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"RELATING TO COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL AND GUARDIANS AD LITEM IN FAMILY COURT."(Family Court; Appointed Counsel & Guardian Ad Litem Fees) |
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"RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE."(Probate; Omnibus Bill) |
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"RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY."(Judiciary; Supplemental Appropriations) |
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"RELATING TO HA`IKU VALLEY."(Ha‘iku Valley) |
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"RELATING TO THE RE-EMPLOYMENT OF RETIREES."(Public Employees; Re-Employment of Retirees) |
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"RELATING TO BURGLARY."(Burglary; Dangerous Instrument) |
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"RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES."(Enterprise Zone; Agriculture; Eligibility; Income and Excise Tax) |
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"RELATING TO BRIDGE TO HOPE PROGRAM."(Bridge to Hope Program; TANF) |
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"RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING."(Hawaii Anti-trafficking Task Force) |
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"RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS."(Small Business Regulatory Review Board; Rule Impact; Study) |
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"RELATING TO ENERGY."(Petroleum Industry Reporting) |
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"RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES."(Invasive Species; Fees; Freight) |
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"RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY."(Renewable Energy Facility Siting Process) |
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"RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS."(Department of Land and Natural Resources; Recreational-Residence Use Leases) |
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"RELATING TO PERINATAL CARE."(Health; Women; Perinatal Care) |
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"RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS."(Planned Community Associations) |
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"RELATING TO FUEL TAX."(Fuel Tax; License Tax; Diesel Oil; Power-Generating Facility) |
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"RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION."(Workers' Compensation; Independent Medical Examinations; Permanent Impairment Rating Examinations) |
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"RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES."(Inter-island Shipping; Motor Vehicles) |
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"RELATING TO ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATA."(Archaeological Data Survey) |
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"RELATING TO TAXATION."(Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Amendments) |
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"RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WATER SECURITY."(Agricultural Water Security) |
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"RELATING TO EDUCATION."(DOE; Online Learning Task Force) |
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"RELATING TO EDUCATION."(School Facilities; Facilities Alignment Commission) |
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"RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES."(Invasive Species; Coqui Frogs) |
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"RELATING TO EDUCATION."(UH; Budgeting Systems) |
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"RELATING TO SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION."(Sex Offender Registration; Adam Walsh Act) |
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"RELATING TO PROSTITUTION."(Prostitution) |
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"RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION."(Special Motor Vehicle Registration) |
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"RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT."(DOCARE Officers; Electric Guns; Tasers) |
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"RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY."(Electronic Enticement; Electronic Display; Children) |
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"RELATING TO LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS."(Low-Income Housing; Tax Credits) |
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"RELATING TO ANIMAL QUARANTINE FACILITIES."(Animal Quarantine) |
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"RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT"(Increase Agriculture Loan Ceiling; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act) |
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"MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY."(Emergency appropriation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority) |
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"RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT."(Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act) |
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"RELATING TO ELECTRONIC PERMITTING FEES"(Electronic Permitting Fees) |
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"RELATING TO GROUNDED VESSELS."(Grounded Vessels) |
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"RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR DAMAGE TO STONY CORAL AND LIVE ROCK."(Administrative Penalties; Stony Coral and Live Rock Damage) |
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"RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT. "(Conservation District Penalties) |
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"RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS ON PUBLIC LANDS."(Civil Penalties; Public Lands ) |
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"RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCER."(Renewable Energy Producer) |
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"RELATING TO CONFORMITY OF THE HAWAII INCOME TAX LAW TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE."(Conformity; Hawaii Income Tax Laws; Internal Revenue Code) |
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"RELATING TO RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE SURCHARGE TAX."(Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax; State Highway Fund) |
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"MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM."(Department of Transportation; Emergency Appropriation; State Highway Fund) |
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"RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION."(Bikeways; Parking) |
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"RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS."(Condominiums; Mediation) |
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"RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION."(Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund; Appropriation) |
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"RELATING TO AN AUDIT OF THE HAWAII DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER."(Hawaii Disability Rights Center; Audit) |
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"RELATING TO WIRELESS ENHANCED 911."(Wireless Enhanced 911; Surcharge) |
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"RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY."(Highway Safety; Ignition Interlock Systems; Appropriation) |
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"RELATING TO HAWAII PENAL CODE."(Hawaii Penal Code; Multiple Sentence of Imprisonment) |
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"RELATING TO ATTORNEYS."(Attorneys; Legislature; Judiciary; Taxation) |
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"RELATING TO GASOLINE DEALERS."(Petroleum Market Oversight; Service Stations; Divorcement.) |
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"RELATING TO SURCHARGE FOR INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES."(Indigent Legal Services; Surcharge) |
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Informing the Senate that on April 10, 2008, the following House Concurrent Resolutions were adopted in the House: |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ASSESS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF REQUIRING CERVICAL CANCER VACCINATIONS FOR GIRLS BEFORE THEY ENTER THE SEVENTH GRADE."(Study; cervical cancer immunization) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE AN INVENTORY OF CAMPING FACILITIES AND CAMPSITES AVAILABLE STATEWIDE AND REPORT ON THE CONDITIONS OF, AND PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH, EXISTING CAMPING FACILITIES AND CAMPSITES IN THE STATE."(Camping; Conservation and Resources; DLNR; DOCARE) |
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"REQUESTING THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO FULLY TRANSITION ITS FACILITY TO RENEWABLE ENERGY."(Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority; Renewable Energy) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE REPAIRING AND REPAVING OF SURFACE STREETS ALONG FARRINGTON HIGHWAY IN LEEWARD OAHU."(Requesting the department of design and construction of the city and county of honolulu to conduct a study on the repairing and repaving of surface streets along farrington highway in leeward oahu.) |
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"URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO BEGIN REBUILDING THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH BY 2012."(University of Hawaii; Public Health) |
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"REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE CREATION OF A FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT TO BE LOCATED AT THE KAPOLEI COURT COMPLEX."(Kapolei Court Complex; Fourth Judicial Circuit; Establishment) |
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"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY."(NELHA; Auditor; Deep Seawater Pumping; Audit) |
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"REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP, OFFER, AND EXPAND PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE COURSES."(UH; DOE; Philippine Language Courses) |
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"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY'S PUNCHBOWL HOMES FACILITY."(Punchbowl Homes; HPHA; Auditor) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A SMOKING CESSATION BENEFIT TO HAWAII QUEST BENEFICIARIES."(Smoking Cessation Benefit) |
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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."(Task Force; Protocols; First Response; Child Protective Services) |
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"REQUESTING THE HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HONOLULU DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF REALIGNING HAKIMO ROAD AT THE JUNCTION WITH FARRINGTON HIGHWAY."(Requests the Department of Transportation Services, in conjunction with the Department of Design and Construction and State Department of Transportation, to study the feasibility of realigning Hakimo Road at the junction with Farrington Highway.) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW AND UPDATE PRIOR STUDIES RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND FEASIBILITY OF AN ALTERNATE ROUTE INTO AND OUT OF THE WAIANAE COAST ON OAHU."(Alternate Route to Waianae Coast; DOT Review and Update ) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A PRIVATE-PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP A BOAT MARINA NEAR KEEHI LAGOON."(Keehi Harbor and Lagoon; Private-Public Partnership; Feasibility Study) |
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"REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO WAIVE SINGLE STATE AGENCY REQUIREMENTS WITH REGARD TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS UNDER THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM."(State Administrative Agency; Homeland Security Grant Program) |
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"REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING TO COORDINATE THE CITY AND STATE AGENCIES IN ADDRESSING THE OVERGROWTH OF VEGETATION ON KAHALA BEACH."(Vegetation overgrowth; Kahala Beach ; plan and coordination) |
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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 EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS TO USE A DEBIT CARD SYSTEM FOR PURCHASING SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND OTHER RELATED CURRICULUM SUPPORT SUPPLIES. "(Requesting the Department of Education to establish a debit card system pilot project for purchasing school supplies.) |
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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 TRANSPORTATION TO ADOPT A "COMPLETE STREETS" POLICY."(Department of Transportation; Complete Streets Policy) |
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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) |
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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."(Kula Vacuum Cooling Plant) |
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"REQUESTING THE MAUI COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY TO PREPARE A DISASTER CONTINGENCY PLAN TO MAINTAIN CONTINUED TRANSPORTATION ACCESS ALONG THE HANA HIGHWAY, INCLUDING ITS ONE-LANE BRIDGES, DURING CATASTROPHIC EVENTS."(Transportation; Civil Defense) |
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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."(Molokai; County Code) |
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"URGING THE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME OPERATORS WITH THE SERVICES NECESSARY TO ASSIST THEM IN PROVIDING CARE FOR ADULTS."(ARCH Operators; DHS; DOH) |
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"URGING THE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP A STANDARDIZED, WORKABLE POLICY TO PROTECT THE ELDERLY WITHOUT COMPROMISING RESIDENT CARE, AND THAT ENCOURAGES MORE PEOPLE TO BECOME ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME OR COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOME OPERATORS."(Adult Residential Care Homes; Community Care Foster Family Homes; DOH and DHS Standardized Policy) |
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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."(Northern Uganda; Lord's Resistance Army; Human Rights) |
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"REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST THE PACIFIC GATEWAY CENTER IN FINDING AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION TO LEASE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING THE KE'EHI COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER."(Public Land; Ke‘ehi Community Resource Center) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE HAWAII'S FOOD READINESS AND FOOD SECURITY IN RESPONSE TO NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTERS."(Food Readiness and Food Security Working Group; Report ) |
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"SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF APRIL 6TH OF EVERY YEAR AS TARTAN DAY IN HAWAII."(Scots; Heritage; Tartan Day in Hawaii) |
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"REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES STUDY AND EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF UPGRADING THE STATE’S PAYROLL AND PERSONNEL SYSTEMS."(State Payroll; Efficiency Study) |
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681 |
"RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO REMOVE ENROLLMENT CAP RESTRICTIONS ON STUDENT APPLICANTS FROM NATIONS THAT ENTERED INTO A COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION WITH THE UNITED STATES."(Compact of Free Association; UH Enrollment Caps) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE INMATE CONSERVATION CORPS PILOT PROGRAM."(Resource Conservation; Inmate Conservation Corps Pilot Program) |
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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."(LRB Study on State Deaf and Hard of Hearing Facility) |
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"REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS OF ALLOWING THE CAMPUS CEILING FOR NONRESIDENT ENROLLMENTS TO BE SET ON A CAMPUS-BY-CAMPUS BASIS, OR ALTERNATIVELY, OF LIFTING THE CEILINGS."(Nonresident Student Enrollment; Campus Ceilings) |
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"REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND WHETHER LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING A REVOCABLE BENEFICIARY DEED SHOULD BE ENACTED IN HAWAII."(Revocable Beneficiary Deed; Study) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT OF POST FELIX CONSENT DECREE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND FUNDING."(Felix Consent Decree; DOH – DOE Report) |
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"SUPPORTING FEDERAL TAX INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES."(Alternate Energy; Tax Incentives) |
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"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT RULES CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW TO PROHIBIT THE MEAT PACKING INDUSTRY AND MEAT OR MEAT PRODUCT RETAILERS FROM USING GAS OR OTHER TECHNOLOGY TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE OF MEAT SOLD IN THE STATE."(Meat Industry; Use of Gas) |
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"STRONGLY URGING ALL ENTITIES INVOLVED IN THE STUDY, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, TO WORK TOGETHER IN GOOD FAITH TO COMPLETE THE ONGOING STUDY ENTITLED THE "HAWAII CRUISE INDUSTRY STUDY," INTENDED TO ASSESS THE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF THE CRUISE INDUSTRY ON EACH ISLAND AND THE STATE UNTIL THE YEAR 2018."(Cruise Industry Study) |
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"REQUESTING THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PROGRAMS DEVELOPED BY THE KULANI CORRECTIONAL FACILITY THAT WOULD AID IN THE REVITALIZATION OF STATE AGRICULTURE."(Agricultural Revitalization; Correctional Facility Inmates; Study) |
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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."(Green Roof; Feasibility Study) |
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"REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO ENCOURAGE PARTIES TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOAL OF INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF WELL-EDUCATED AND DEDICATED NURSES."(Center for Nursing; Supply) |
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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) |
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694 |
"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT HAWAII LABOR HISTORY."(Hawaii Labor History) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REASSESS ITS DECISION TO REQUIRE AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR WORK BEING DONE BY THE GAS COMPANY TO EXTEND A UTILITY GAS LINE UNDER MOANALUA ROAD FOR KAISER PERMANENTE AND MOANALUA MEDICAL CENTER."(Environmental Assessments; Exemptions) |
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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 PROCESSING FACILITY ON THE LAND IN THE EWA, CENTRAL OAHU AREA BEING OFFERED TO THE HAWAII AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER, FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS THAT MAKE USE OF LOCALLY-GROWN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS."(Agricultural Processing Facility; Study) |
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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."(Public, Education, and Government Access Organizations; State Procurement Code) |
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"REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING REAL PROPERTY TAX HARDSHIP EXEMPTIONS TO ASSIST RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS IN JEOPARDY OF LOSING THEIR PROPERTY DUE TO COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RECOVERING FROM NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTERS."(Real Property Taxes; Disaster Recovery) |
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Informing the Senate that on April 3, 2008, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bills: |
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"RELATING TO HOUSING."
Representative Ward replaced Representative Awana as conferee. |
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Informing the Senate that on April 10, 2008, the House appointed Conferees to the following House Bills: |
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"RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET."
Representatives M. Oshiro, Chr.; Lee, Awana, Belatti, Brower, Carroll, Hanohano, Har, Karamatsu, Magaoay, Manahan, Mizuno, Nakasone, Rhoads, Sagum, Tokioka, Meyer, Pine, Ward |
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"RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY."
Representatives Waters/M. Oshiro Co-Chrs.; Meyer
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Standing Committee Report No. 3530 – Advise and Consent for One Day Notice |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, LISA M. JUDGE, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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Standing Committee Report Nos. 3531-3548 – Adopt Resolutions |
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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." (Recommends Adoption) |
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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." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF EXISTING CONCRETE PILLARS AND IMPROVEMENTS PURPOSES." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"REQUESTING THE MAUI HEALTH INITIATIVE TASK FORCE AND MAUI LONG TERM CARE PARTNERSHIP TO SUBMIT THEIR FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LONG TERM CARE COMMISSION TO IMPROVE SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR OLDER PERSONS, VETERANS, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE STATE." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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"REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FOR GUARD SERVICEMEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED ON ACTIVE DUTY." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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"REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FOR GUARD SERVICEMEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED ON ACTIVE DUTY." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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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." (Recommends Adoption) |
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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." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND ASSET-BUILDING TASK FORCE." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND ASSET-BUILDING TASK FORCE." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO DECLARE SEPTEMBER AS LANGUAGE ACCESS MONTH AND REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF LANGUAGE ACCESS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A STATEWIDE CENTRALIZED LANGUAGE ACCESS RESOURCE CENTER." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO DECLARE SEPTEMBER AS LANGUAGE ACCESS MONTH AND REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF LANGUAGE ACCESS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A STATEWIDE CENTRALIZED LANGUAGE ACCESS RESOURCE CENTER." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE SUNSHINE LAW AND RECOMMEND LIMITED, PRACTICAL, AND NECESSARY EXCEPTIONS THAT ENABLE BOARDS TO EFFICIENTLY CONDUCT BUSINESS WHILE MAINTAINING PUBLIC TRUST AND ADHERENCE TO OPEN GOVERNMENT PRINCIPLES." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, IN COOPERATION AND CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL OF OCEAN AND EARTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, HONOLULU EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, AND APPROPRIATE WATER SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS TO FURNISH, AS PART OF A MULTI-LINGUAL INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, INFORMATION FOR VISITORS ON WATER SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL HAZARDS." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, IN COOPERATION AND CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL OF OCEAN AND EARTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, HONOLULU EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, AND APPROPRIATE WATER SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS TO FURNISH, AS PART OF A MULTI-LINGUAL INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, INFORMATION FOR VISITORS ON WATER SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL HAZARDS." (Recommends Adoption) |
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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." (Recommends Adoption) |
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(WTL) |
"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." (Recommends Adoption) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A RENEWABLE ENERGY SUB‑DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF LANDS AS PERMISSIBLE LOCATIONS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION AND TO STUDY, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, THE COST OF PROVIDING A NON-REFUNDABLE INCOME TAX CREDIT TO RESIDENTS OF COMMUNITIES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SUB-DISTRICTS THAT PRODUCE RENEWABLE ENERGY." (Recommends Adoption) |
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Standing Committee Report No. 3549-3555 – Advise and Consent for One Day Notice |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES A. BOSWELL, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD K. WHEELER, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(AHW) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, AUDWIN A. CALAIRO, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(AHW) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Agriculture, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEE DOUGLAS MACCLUER, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(AHW) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT EARL COOPER, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(AHW) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT V. OSGOOD, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(AHW) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLES P. M. K. BURROWS EDD, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(AHW) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, DON R. GERBIG, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(AHW) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, SEAN O'KEEFE, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(AHW) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, DARREN J. STRAND, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(PBS) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, THOMAS K. SING, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(PBS) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CEDRIC K. APAKA, for a term to expire 12-31-2010."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(PBS) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAUL K. FERREIRA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(PBS) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RUSSELL D. LUNDBERG, for a term to expire 12-31-2010."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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ORDER OF THE DAY
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT T. INOUYE, for a term to expire 6-30-2008." |
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ENE |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT T. INOUYE, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT A. KING, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, WADE L. LORD, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTOPHER B. STEELE, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES RAY SULLIVAN, for a term to expire 6-30-2008." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES RAY SULLIVAN, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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CPH |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, CARLA M. MORIOKA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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CPH |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NEAL K. ARITA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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CPH |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RUSSELL Y. J. CHUNG, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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CPH |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, THOMAS I. NAKAMA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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CPH |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DONALD K. TOUCHI, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Pest Control Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RANDALL J. BURNETT, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLES H. DAWRS, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Gubernatorial Nominee, RON AGOR, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Aloha Tower Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, MELISSA TEVES PAVLICEK, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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RECOMMITTALS
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"RENAMING THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY AS THE GEORGE R. ARIYOSHI NATURAL ENERGY LAB." |
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"RENAMING THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY AS THE GEORGE R. ARIYOSHI NATURAL ENERGY LAB." |
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ADOPT RESOLUTIONS
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP OF STAKEHOLDERS TO CONDUCT A STUDY AS TO THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING A PERMANENT PORT AND DOCK FACILITY FOR THE VOYAGING CANOES HOKULE‘A, MAKALI‘I, HOKUALAKA‘I, NANAHOE, AND MO‘OKIHA AND TO RECOMMEND A LOCATION FOR SUCH A FACILITY." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP OF STAKEHOLDERS TO CONDUCT A STUDY AS TO THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING A PERMANENT PORT AND DOCK FACILITY FOR THE VOYAGING CANOES HOKULE‘A, MAKALI‘I, HOKUALAKA‘I, NANAHOE, AND MO‘OKIHA AND TO RECOMMEND A LOCATION FOR SUCH A FACILITY." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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"RECOGNIZING, ACKNOWLEDGING, AND EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO THE PEOPLE OF KALAUPAPA AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR THEIR GREAT SACRIFICES AND HARDSHIPS AS A RESULT OF THEIR FORCED ISOLATION, WHICH AT THE TIME WAS BELIEVED TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH, AND APOLOGIZING TO THE PEOPLE OF KALAUPAPA AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR ANY HARSH RESTRICTIONS THAT CAUSED THEM UNDUE PAIN AS THE RESULT OF FORMER GOVERNMENT POLICIES SURROUNDING LEPROSY." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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WAM |
"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO INVESTIGATE PROCUREMENT AND EXPENDITURE PRACTICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND SELECTED ATTACHED AGENCIES." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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AHW/EDT |
"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." |
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AHW/EDT |
"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." |
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AHW/WTL/IGM |
"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." |
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AHW/WTL/IGM |
"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." |
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WAM |
"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE, SAFETY, AND HEALTH PHYSICS PROFESSIONS." |
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"REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO SURVEY OTHER STATES TO DETERMINE HOW NURSING FACILITIES IN RURAL AREAS ADDRESS THEIR TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING ISSUES RELATED TO THE TRANSPORT OF NURSING FACILITY RESIDENTS." |
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"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF ACT 226, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2007, ON NURSE AIDES WHO ARE EMPLOYED IN STATE-CERTIFIED OR STATE-LICENSED HEALTH CARE SETTINGS TO PROVIDE A BASIS FOR THE LEGISLATURE TO DECIDE WHETHER TO AMEND ACT 226, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2007." |
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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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"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." |
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WAM |
"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MEDICAID-SPONSORED PROGRAMS." |
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"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HAWAII CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING." |
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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." |
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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." |
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WAM |
"CONVENING A TASK FORCE ON AGING TO STUDY THE NEED FOR AND FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF AGING." |
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WAM |
"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO EXAMINE THE PAYMENT OF GENERAL EXCISE TAXES ON ALL COMMISSIONS EARNED BY MANUFACTURER'S SALES REPRESENTATIVES FROM SALES OF IMPORTED TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY THAT IS PURCHASED BY A CONSUMER DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUFACTURER." |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO EXAMINE THE PAYMENT OF GENERAL EXCISE TAXES ON ALL COMMISSIONS EARNED BY MANUFACTURER'S SALES REPRESENTATIVES FROM SALES OF IMPORTED TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY THAT IS PURCHASED BY A CONSUMER DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUFACTURER." |
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"REQUESTING A STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A HAWAII STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY." |
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WAM |
"REQUESTING A STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A HAWAII STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY." |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON IMPLEMENTING THE TAX INCENTIVE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAUI HEALTH INITIATIVE TASK FORCE TO ENCOURAGE THE FORMATION OF AN ADEQUATE MEDICAL SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE TO CARE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF MAUI." |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON IMPLEMENTING THE TAX INCENTIVE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAUI HEALTH INITIATIVE TASK FORCE TO ENCOURAGE THE FORMATION OF AN ADEQUATE MEDICAL SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE TO CARE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF MAUI." |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PROTOTYPE MODEL OR GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY GROUPS. OR VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS TO FOLLOW WHEN INSTALLING OR CREATING SHADED PLAY AREAS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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HTH/HSP |
"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MONITOR RESEARCH THAT IS BEING CONDUCTED TO INVESTIGATE THE RISKS INVOLVED IN THE USE OF BISPHENOL-A AND PHTHALATES IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INCLUDING CHILDREN'S TOYS AND CHILDCARE PRODUCTS." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MONITOR RESEARCH THAT IS BEING CONDUCTED TO INVESTIGATE THE RISKS INVOLVED IN THE USE OF BISPHENOL-A AND PHTHALATES IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INCLUDING CHILDREN'S TOYS AND CHILDCARE PRODUCTS." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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PBS/JDL |
"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO INCREASE THE SALARIES AND IMPROVE THE BENEFITS THAT ARE PROVIDED TO DEPUTY SHERIFFS." |
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PBS/JDL |
"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO INCREASE THE SALARIES AND IMPROVE THE BENEFITS THAT ARE PROVIDED TO DEPUTY SHERIFFS." |
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WAM |
"REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO REVIEW PAROLE POLICIES IN HAWAII AND OTHER JURISDICTIONS AND TO DETERMINE THE RATES OF RECIDIVISM OF PAROLEES ACCORDING TO GENDER, PRIOR CRIMINAL HISTORY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE HISTORY, TYPE OF OFFENSE FOR WHICH PAROLED, TYPE OF PAROLE SUPERVISION, AND NEW OFFENSE." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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WAM |
"REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PROGRAM, PERFORMANCE, AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY." |
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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." |
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"REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW THE ACTION OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES RELATING TO A LAND EXCHANGE." |
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Testimony Prior Versions Status
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"RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL RETENTION OF ATTORNEYS."
(Governmental Retention of Attorneys; Attorney General Conflict of Interest) |
Adopt Resolution
EDT/EDU |
"REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A DEGREE PROGRAM FOR SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII." (UH; Sports & Entertainment Mgmt. Program; Feasibility Study; LRB) |
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Reconsideration of Disagreement to House Amendments; One Day Notice for Final Reading
TSG, JDL |
"RELATING TO CANCER." (Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening; Transfer of Funds ($)) |
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· Committee Hearing Schedule:
COMMITTEE |
DATE & TIME |
ROOM |
HTH |
4/11/2008 1:15 PM |
016 |
CONF |
4/14/2008 9:00 AM |
229 |
EDU |
4/14/2008 1:15 PM |
225 |
EDU |
4/14/2008 2:45 PM |
225 |
EDU/AHW |
4/14/2008 2:45 PM |
225 |
EDU/EDT |
4/14/2008 2:45 PM |
225 |
EDU/HSP |
4/14/2008 2:45 PM |
225 |
EDU/HTH |
4/14/2008 2:45 PM |
225 |
AHW |
4/15/2008 1:15 PM |
414 |
EDU |
4/16/2008 1:15 PM |
225 |
EDT |
4/17/2008 1:15 PM |
224 |
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