COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND COMMITTEE ON LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Monday, March 22, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ATTORNEY POSITION TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF STUDENTS IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROCEEDINGS THAT AFFECT THE NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS AND HOURS OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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EDN/LAB, LMG, FIN |
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STRONGLY URGING THE GOVERNOR, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TO REOPEN NEGOTIATIONS TO REDUCE FURLOUGH FRIDAYS.
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EDN/LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES AND TRAINERS TO AVOID AND MINIMIZE INJURIES TO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES.
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EDN, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION, BUSINESS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
8:30 a.m.
Conference Room 312; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND ASSESS HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM MAY BE RESTRUCTURED AND ITS MISSION REDIRECTED.
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EBM, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND ASSESS HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM MAY BE RESTRUCTURED AND ITS MISSION REDIRECTED.
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EBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICE SHOULD CENTRALIZE THE PROVISION OF COMPLEX PROCUREMENT SERVICES.
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EBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICE SHOULD CENTRALIZE THE PROVISION OF COMPLEX PROCUREMENT SERVICES.
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EBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO REVISE THE PRIORITIES FOR ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AT MILITARY HEALTH FACILITIES TO GIVE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD WHO ARE INJURED IN ANY DUTY STATUS THE SAME PRIORITY AS ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS.
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EBM, HLT |
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REQUESTING THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO REVISE THE PRIORITIES FOR ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AT MILITARY HEALTH FACILITIES TO GIVE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD WHO ARE INJURED IN ANY DUTY STATUS THE SAME PRIORITY AS ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS.
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EBM, HLT |
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REQUESTING THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT TO CONVENE A COMMITTEE TO IDENTIFY AT WHICH POINT VETERANS AND RETURNING RESERVISTS AND NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS ENTER THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS, INCLUDING DEVELOPING A VETERANS COURT.
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EBM, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT TO CONVENE A COMMITTEE TO IDENTIFY AT WHICH POINT VETERANS AND RETURNING RESERVISTS AND NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS ENTER THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS, INCLUDING DEVELOPING A VETERANS COURT.
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EBM, JUD |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROPERLY FUND THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SUPPORT HAWAII'S SMALL BUSINESSES.
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EBM, FIN |
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URGING GOOGLE INC. TO SELECT HAWAII AS A TEST SITE TO CONDUCT THE GOOGLE GIGABIT BROADBAND INITIATIVE.
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EBM, FIN |
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URGING GOOGLE INC. TO SELECT HAWAII AS A TEST SITE TO CONDUCT THE GOOGLE GIGABIT BROADBAND INITIATIVE.
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EBM, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
10:00 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A VOUCHER SYSTEM FOR THE COLLECTION OF USED TIRES TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL DUMPING.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE INVESTIGATION AND CLEANUP OF THE ILLEGAL DISPOSAL OF TRASH AT NORTH SCHOOL STREET AND RICHARD LANE IN KALIHI AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES TO PREVENT ILLEGAL DUMPING IN THE AREA.
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EEP, JUD |
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CALLING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY HOW COOPERATION BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR CAN FURTHER THE PURPOSES OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT.
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EEP, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS ENERGY AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII.
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EEP |
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REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN LOCAL ENERGY SERVICE COMPANIES TO PERFORM WORK ON STATE CONTRACTS.
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EEP, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
EBM/EEP only
11:30 a.m. AGENDA:
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REAFFIRMING THE SUPPORT OF THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE FOR THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY AS AN INCUBATOR FOR RESEARCH AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF ENERGY, HIGH TECHNOLOGY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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EBM/EEP, FIN |
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REAFFIRMING THE SUPPORT OF THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE FOR THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY AS AN INCUBATOR FOR RESEARCH AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF ENERGY, HIGH TECHNOLOGY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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EBM/EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CORPORATION TO CREATE AN ENERGY INNOVATION AWARD.
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EBM/EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CORPORATION TO CREATE AN ENERGY INNOVATION AWARD.
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EBM/EEP, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMITTEE ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
9:30 a.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
The purpose of this informational briefing is to provide an overview of the procedures that organizations are required to follow in order to become service providers for re-entry/reintegration programs for parolees and inmates.
- Hawaii Paroling Authority
- Department of Public Safety
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The following organizations have been invited to attend:
- Community Alliance on Prisons
- Hina Mauka
- Maui Economic Opportunity's BEST Reintegration Program
- Ohana Ho‘opakele
- TJ Mahoney's Ka Hale Hoala Hou o Na Wahine
- Victory Ohana Prison Ministries
- Networks
No testimony will be accepted for this briefing.