COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO COST SHARING IN THE RELOCATION AND UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITY FACILITIES. Allocates cost share among highway agencies and utilities for projects involving the removal, relocation, replacement, or reconstruction of utility facilities that border state or county highways. Clarifies federal funding share for cost of undergrounding utility facilities. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2756 HD1)
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TRN, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO ATHLETIC TRAINERS. Requires the Auditor to conduct a sunrise analysis of the licensure of athletic trainers. (SB2601 HD1)
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TCI, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION BENEFITS. Clarifies that a physician or surgeon may conduct diagnostic testing or engage in a one-time consultation for a subspecialty diagnostic evaluation and treatment recommendations from a board certified or licensed specialist. Allows for the one-time consultation to be referred to a board certified or licensed specialist working in a facility in which a physician or surgeon may have a financial interest. (SB2566 HD1)
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LAB, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Requires EUTF health benefits plans to allow enrollees to continue the same prescription drug coverage for current enrollees, and applies this provision retroactively to the 2009 EUTF open enrollment period. Prohibits the Department of Human Services from requiring its approval for a Medicaid or QUEST health plan to deliver services through telehealth, and from requiring in-person health care visits to qualify telehealth services for coverage under these health plans. Effective July 1, 2020. (SB2494 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. Mandates health insurance coverage for colorectal-cancer screening based on the recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Requires health insurance providers in Hawaii to provide their insured with information about the risks of undiagnosed colorectal cancer and encourage their insured to consult with their physician about screening options. Effective January 1, 2050. (SB2599 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEALTHCARE. Creates licensing and regulatory standards for respiratory therapists. (SB2600 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY LICENSING ACT. Increases the grounds for license revocations. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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CPC, JUD |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL CHILDREN. Requires the DOE to provide or subsidize the cost of suitable transportation to and from school for K-12 students or students in special education classes at public schools, except those in the Honolulu departmental district.
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EDN, FIN |
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Decision making to follow.
Decision making only (previously heard) |
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RELATING TO EARLY EDUCATION. Removes the provisions requiring the department of education to establish and maintain a public school junior kindergarten program.
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires the DOE to approve one set of teaching materials, that are consistent with Race to the Top fund selection criteria, to be used by all public schools, except upon approval of a waiver; require standards-based curriculum to include the set of teaching materials; collaborate with certain organizations to select and approve the set of teaching materials; and report findings to the legislature. (SD1)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS. Requires the Department of Education to make available vacant school facilities or portions of school facilities for use by charter schools. Requires the charter school review panel to compile a prioritized list of charter schools that wish to use vacant school facilities or portions of school facilities. Makes changes to charter school funding. Requires the Charter School Review Panel (CSRP) to determine a clear process with rigorous criteria for the reauthorization of charter schools. Requires the CSRP to reauthorize charter schools no later than four years following the initial issue of the charter, and every four years thereafter. Requires the Charter School Administrative Office (CSAO) to withhold funds for its operational expenses, subject to certain requirements. Requires the CSAO to report annually to the CSRP individual and aggregate operational and instructional expenditures of charter schools. Requires per-pupil allocation checks paid by the CSAO to individual charter schools to be co-signed by the executive director of the CSAO and an agent of the CSRP. Repeals the cap on the number of charter schools. Effective 7/1/2050. |
EDN, FIN |
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COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
2:30 p.m.
Conference Room 329; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO AN AUDIT OF CONTRACTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY WITH THE CORRECTIONS CORPORATION OF AMERICA AND THE FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER. Directs the auditor to conduct a financial and management audit of the Department of Public Safety's contract with the Corrections Corporation of America. (SD1)
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PBS, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII AIR NATIONAL GUARD.
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LMG |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A STATE-OWNED BANK.
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LMG, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BROADCAST PROGRAM'S CABLECASTS OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' PROCEEDINGS.
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LMG, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 308; State Capitol
AGENDA: #1
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RELATING TO BUDGETARY POWERS. Clarifies the budgetary powers of the legislature and the executive branches of government.
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FIN |
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RELATING TO THE BUDGET. Establishes that the budget shall prevail over statutory law whenever they are in conflict, unless there is an underestimation of state tax revenues.
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FIN |
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RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS AND PROCEDURES. Requires any report of a study or an audit made by an executive department or agency, including the Hawaii health systems corporation, and by the legislative reference bureau, auditor, judiciary, or office of Hawaiian affairs, to be submitted to the clerk of each house, senate president, speaker of the house, chairs of the appropriate subject matter committee of each house, and the legislative reference bureau library. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing, except if waived by the senate president or speaker of the house of representatives. Excludes certain routine reports.
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LMG, FIN |
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RELATING TO STATE FUNDS. Clarifies that the 5-year limitation for short-term investments also applies to the underlying securities of those investments.
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FIN |
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RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND. Allows moneys from the excess general fund balance to be deposited into the emergency and budget reserve fund. Requires that moneys transferred from the general fund and other moneys in the emergency and budget reserve fund be kept in separate accounts.
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Decision making to follow.
3:00 p.m. AGENDA: #2
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RELATING TO STATE BONDS. Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by article VII, section 13 of the Hawaii constitution to declare that issuance of authorized bonds will not cause debt limit to be exceeded.
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FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ALOHA TOWER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Provides funds for settlement of a claim between Aloha Tower Development Corporation and Kenneth H. Hughes, Inc., by making an appropriation from Aloha Tower Fund.
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FIN |
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RELATING TO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY. Requires holders of unclaimed property to remit all property with their November 1 report and deletes reference to a specific number of days in which claims must be acted upon.
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FIN |
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RELATING TO USE OF TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS. Extends sunset date in Act 264, relating to tobacco fund settlement, for continued use by John A. Burns School of Medicine. Requires annual reporting by the University of Hawaii. Reallocates moneys in the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund. (SD2)
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FIN |
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RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS. Addresses the fiscal year 2009-2010 budget shortfall by transferring to the general fund a total of $ in excess balances from certain special funds.
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Decision making to follow.
4:00 p.m. AGENDA: #3
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Changes the allocation of an amount received in partial payment of an assessment of taxes to interest, penalties, and principal in equal amounts, rather than to the three categories by priority.
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FIN |
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RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX. Makes permanent the general excise tax exemptions for condominium common expenses paid by managers, submanagers, and suboperators, and for hotel employee expenses paid by hotel operators and timeshare projects. Clarifies the maximum allowable tax exemption.
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FIN |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Amends income tax code regarding the withholding of tax on the disposition of real property by nonresident persons.
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FIN |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Establishes a waiver program to exempt a taxpayer's wagering winnings legally acquired outside of the State during a consecutive 5-day period.
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FIN |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Adopts amendments to Hawaii tax laws to implement the streamlined sales and use tax agreement. Effective 1/1/2099.
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Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
2:05 p.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO IMPROVE AWARENESS OF AND STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH DYSLEXIA.
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EDN/HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ASSIST SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH WALK + BIKE SCHOOL BUS PROGRAMS STATEWIDE.
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EDN, TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A POLICY FOR THE INTEGRATION OF A PEDAGOGY OF ALOHA IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR IMPROVED LEARNING IN THE 21ST CENTURY.
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EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HASTEN ITS EFFORTS TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ENABLE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAW GOVERNING CHARTER SCHOOLS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING WI-FI INTERNET ACCESS ON SCHOOL BUSES.
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EDN, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OFFER VERSUS SERVE CONCEPT TO ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE STATE TO FURTHER REDUCE FOOD AND MILK WASTE.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING A REPORT ON TO THE ESTIMATED COST, COST SAVINGS, AND IMPACT OF PROVIDING AND EXPANDING ONLINE INSTRUCTION THROUGH THE HAWAII VIRTUAL LEARNING NETWORK'S PROGRAMS AND COURSES.
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EDN, FIN |
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Decision making to follow.
Decision making only (heard on 02/17/10) |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ALLOW VACANT CLASSROOMS TO BE USED BY CHARTER SCHOOLS.
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EDN, FIN |
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COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
Thursday, March 18, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL. Requires the department of public safety to provide security at Hawaii state hospital. Requires a report from department of health, in collaboration with department of public safety, to the legislature on the plan for the provision of short- and long-term security for the needs of the forensic population of the Hawaii state hospital. Effective July 1, 2025. (SB2919 HD1)
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HLT, PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CIVIL DEFENSE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PREPARE A REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING ALL RETAIL GASOLINE STATIONS IN THE STATE TO BE PRE-WIRED FOR ELECTRICAL GENERATORS.
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PBS, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A MEDICAL RELEASE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE INFORMATION RELATED TO DEATHS AT HAWAII, CONTRACT, AND INTERSTATE COMPACT INMATE FACILITIES.
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PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO WORK WITH THE HAWAII LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, THE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS, THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, THE UNITED STATES MARSHAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF HAWAII, THE STATE OF HAWAII ORGANIZATION OF POLICE OFFICERS, AND THE CONCERNS OF POLICE SURVIVORS INCORPORATED, TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT A HAWAII STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL.
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PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROBABLE IMPACT OF SENTENCING NONVIOLENT DRUG OFFENDERS TO TREATMENT INSTEAD OF IMPRISONMENT.
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PBS, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO WORK WITH THE FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER IN HONOLULU TO RESTORE INMATE WORKLINES AT THE CENTER.
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PBS, FIN |
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URGING THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION TO INCARCERATED PARENTS TO ENSURE CHILD SUPPORT ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED WITHOUT DELAY AND UPON RELEASE, TO PREPARE THEM FOR REINTEGRATION WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING GRANDPARENTS WHO HAVE RAISED THEIR CHILDREN.
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PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE NATIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO PREPARE A REPORT ON THE CIVIL DEFENSE PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE TO THE FEBRUARY, 2010 TSUNAMI THREAT.
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PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A HOPE PAROLE PILOT PROGRAM.
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PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FACILITATE THE DELIVERY OF THE HUIKAHI RESTORATIVE CIRCLES PROGRAM IN HAWAII CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
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PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CORRECTIONS POPULATION MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO RESUME ITS MEETINGS AND TO MEET AT LEAST QUARTERLY.
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PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING LUALUALEI NAVAL ROAD AS AN EVACUATION ROUTE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY OR NATURAL DISASTER ON THE LEEWARD COAST.
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PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE WIRELESS ENHANCED 911 FUND.
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PBS, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO IMPLEMENT AN EARLY WARNING SYSTEM KNOWN AS THE BLUE ALERT TO EXPEDITE THE APPREHENSION OF VIOLENT CRIMINALS WHO KILL OR SERIOUSLY WOUND COUNTY, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
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PBS, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
Decision making only (heard on 03/19/10)
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RELATING TO FIREARMS. Prohibits person or government entity from seizing any firearm or ammunition under civil defense, emergency, or disaster relief powers, or during any civil defense emergency period or any time of national emergency or crisis, from any individual who is lawfully permitted to carry or possess the firearm or ammunition under part I of chapter 134, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), and who carries, possesses, or uses the firearm or ammunition in a lawful manner. Prohibits suspension or revocation, under emergency powers, of permits or licenses lawfully acquired and maintained under part I of chapter 134, HRS. (SD1)
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PBS, JUD |
PBS/HAW only
11:00 a.m. AGENDA:
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO REQUIRE IN ITS CONTRACTS THAT INCARCERATED NATIVE HAWAIIANS BE FREE TO PRACTICE THEIR NATIVE HAWAIIAN RELIGION AS WELL AS ONE OTHER FAITH.
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PBS/HAW, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
PBS/EBM only
11:30 a.m. AGENDA:
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URGING THE NATIONAL GUARD HAWAII YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM TO CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE SITES FOR ITS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.
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PBS/EBM, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
Thursday, March 18, 2010
10:30 a.m.
Conference Room 329; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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DECLARING THE SECOND WEEK IN OCTOBER AS CASE MANAGEMENT WEEK.
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HUS/HLT |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW TO DETERMINE WHETHER CASE MANAGERS SHOULD BE CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
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HUS/HLT, LMG, FIN |
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SUPPORTING CAREGIVERS AND RECOGNIZING THEIR ROLE IN MAINTAINING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF HAWAII'S FRAIL AND VULNERABLE POPULATION.
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HUS/HLT |
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RECOGNIZING MARCH AS "ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME AND ADULT FOSTER HOME OPERATORS MONTH."
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HUS/HLT |
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STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL AID TO THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE PROVISION OF VARIOUS STATE SERVICES TO MIGRANTS FROM THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION NATIONS; DEEM MIGRANTS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FEDERALLY FUNDED FINANCIAL AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE; AND PROVIDE DIALYSIS AND CHEMOTHERAPY CENTERS IN MICRONESIA AND ALL AREAS WITHIN THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION NATIONS.
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HUS/HLT, TCI, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE BREASTFEEDING AMONG MOTHERS WHO RECEIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FROM MEDICAID.
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HUS/HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF ALL COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RECEIVING MEDICAID FUNDING OR SUBSIDIZING INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID.
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HUS/HLT, LMG |
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REQUESTS THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO REVIEW AND COMPARE THE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS AVAILABLE UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM, THE PREPAID HEALTH CARE ACT, AND THE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS OF THE EMPLOYER-UNION TRUST FUND.
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HUS/HLT, LMG, FIN |
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EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR THE HOME FOR LIFE TASK FORCE TO REPORT ON ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING BARRIERS TO AGING IN PLACE AND FACILITATING MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING.
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HLT/HUS, FIN |
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URGING THE RATIFICATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
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HLT/HUS, TCI |
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REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO AUTHORIZE THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING IN PLACE TO CONTINUE TO MEET AND CARRY OUT THE WORK OF THE COMMITTEE.
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HLT/HUS, LMG |
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ESTABLISHING A HAWAII STATE FALL PREVENTION TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE APPROACH TO REDUCING FALLS AMONG OLDER ADULTS.
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HLT, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING THE FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS WORLD'S AIDS DAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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HLT, TCI |
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SUPPORTING THE PHASE OUT OF PRODUCTION AND IMPORTATION OF DECABROMODIPHENL ETHER (DECABDE) AND ALL OTHER POLYBROMINATED DIPHENYL ETHERS (PBDES) IN THE UNITED STATES.
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HLT, EBM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND OBESITY TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Thursday, March 18, 2010
11:15 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
Decision making only (heard on 03/16/10)
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Requires electric utilities to compensate net metering surplus customer-generators for excess electricity at the end of the twelve-month period; increases customer-generator capacity to two megawatts; permits existing net-metered customers to remain with the net metering program regardless of available alternatives; increases the total allowable generating capacity produced by customer-generators to 15% of that distribution feeder's penetration level or the penetration level that triggers additional technical study, as determined by the PUC, whichever is higher; increases the maximum number of kilowatts a customer-generator system may have before public utilities commission approval for safety and performance standards is required; directs the PUC to determine the net surplus compensation rate. Effective 7/1/50. (SD2)
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EEP, CPC |