HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
STATE OF HAWAII
TWENTY-FIFTH STATE LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION, 2010
March 24, 2010
38th Day
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Invocation - Pastor Randy Furushima
Pacific Rim Christian College
1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the Journal
3. Messages from the Governor
Received message number 216 informing the House that S.B. No. 2602, H.D. 1 was signed into law on March 23, 2010, as Act 009.
Received message number 217 requesting emergency appropriations of $40,000,000 in general funds and a matching $80,000,000 in federal Medicaid funds for FY 10 to address a funding shortfall in the Medicaid program, and that an offsetting reduction be made by amending Act 162, SLH 2009, to reduce the HMS 401 budget by $40,000,000 in general funds for FY 11, and that the Legislature identify a suitable bill to insert these provisions.
4. Senate Communications
ORDER OF THE DAY
5. Floor Presentations
H.R. No. 269 HONORING PASTORS ELWIN P. AHU AND ROY YAMAMOTO JR. FOR THEIR SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP OF, AND DEDICATION TO, THE NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP.
H.R. No. 270 COMMENDING PAST AND PRESENT WORKERS OF THE FILM OFFICE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
6. Reports of Standing Committees
Human Services
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DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STOP ITS PROPOSED REORGANIZATION OF THE BENEFITS, ENMPLOYMENT, SUPPORT SERVICES AND MED QUEST DIVISIONS UNTIL A LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE EVALUATES THE PROPOSAL.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STOP ITS PROPOSED REORGANIZATION OF THE BENEFITS, ENMPLOYMENT, SUPPORT SERVICES AND MED QUEST DIVISIONS UNTIL A LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE EVALUATES THE PROPOSAL.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Housing
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URGING CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS AND PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS TO MINIMIZE EXPENSES TO REDUCE THE NEED TO INCREASE MAINTENANCE FEES AND DUES.
REFER TO Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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Housing
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URGING CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS AND PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS TO MINIMIZE EXPENSES TO REDUCE THE NEED TO INCREASE MAINTENANCE FEES AND DUES.
REFER TO Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH HOMELESS SAFE ZONES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH HOMELESS SAFE ZONES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WAIANAE COAST HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE, SHORT-, AND LONG-TERM NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS AND THOSE AT-RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Public Safety
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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.
REFER TO Finance |
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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.
REFER TO Finance |
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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.
REFER TO Finance |
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Public Safety
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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.
REFER TO Finance |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A HOPE PAROLE PILOT PROGRAM.
REFER TO Finance |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A HOPE PAROLE PILOT PROGRAM.
REFER TO Finance |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FACILITATE THE DELIVERY OF THE HUIKAHI RESTORATIVE CIRCLES PROGRAM IN HAWAII CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
REFER TO Finance |
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Public Safety
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FACILITATE THE DELIVERY OF THE HUIKAHI RESTORATIVE CIRCLES PROGRAM IN HAWAII CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
REFER TO Finance |
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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.
REFER TO Judiciary |
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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.
REFER TO Judiciary |
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Public Safety/Economic Revitalization, Business, & Military Affairs
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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.
REFER TO Finance |
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Public Safety/Economic Revitalization, Business, & Military Affairs
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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.
REFER TO Finance |
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Agriculture
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REQUESTING STATE PUBLIC ENTITIES TO COMMIT TO HEALTHIER AND MORE NUTRITIOUS MEALS IN THEIR PROGRAMS BY SPENDING MORE OF THEIR FOOD DOLLARS FOR LOCALLY-PRODUCED PRODUCE OR OTHER HAWAII AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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REQUESTING STATE PUBLIC ENTITIES TO COMMIT TO HEALTHIER AND MORE NUTRITIOUS MEALS IN THEIR PROGRAMS BY SPENDING MORE OF THEIR FOOD DOLLARS FOR LOCALLY-PRODUCED PRODUCE OR OTHER HAWAII AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Human Services/Health
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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.
REFER TO Tourism, Culture, & International Affairs |
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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.
REFER TO Tourism, Culture, & International Affairs |
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Human Services/Health
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW TO DETERMINE WHETHER CASE MANAGERS SHOULD BE CERTIFIED.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW TO DETERMINE WHETHER CASE MANAGERS SHOULD BE CERTIFIED.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Legislative Management
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A STATE-OWNED BANK.
REFER TO Finance |
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ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BROADCAST PROGRAM'S CABLECASTS OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' PROCEEDINGS.
REFER TO Finance |
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Housing
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND ANY OTHER AGENCIES OR ENTITIES NECESSARY, TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO RESOLVE ISSUES RELATED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN ABANDONED VEHICLES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND ANY OTHER AGENCIES OR ENTITIES NECESSARY, TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO RESOLVE ISSUES RELATED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN ABANDONED VEHICLES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA FOR SERVICES PROVIDED IN HAWAII TO MIGRANTS UNDER THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Housing
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URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA FOR SERVICES PROVIDED IN HAWAII TO MIGRANTS UNDER THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Public Safety
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE WIRELESS ENHANCED 911 FUND.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE WIRELESS ENHANCED 911 FUND.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, 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.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Health/Human Services
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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.
REFER TO Finance |
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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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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.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Health/Human Services
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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.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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URGING THE RATIFICATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Tourism, Culture, & International Affairs |
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URGING THE RATIFICATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Tourism, Culture, & International Affairs |
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Health
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RECOGNIZING THE FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS WORLD'S AIDS DAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
REFER TO Tourism, Culture, & International Affairs |
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Health
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RECOGNIZING THE FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS WORLD'S AIDS DAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
REFER TO Tourism, Culture, & International Affairs |
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SUPPORTING THE PHASE OUT OF PRODUCTION AND IMPORTATION OF DECABROMODIPHENYL ETHER AND ALL OTHER POLYBROMINATED DIPHENYL ETHERS IN THE UNITED STATES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Economic Revitalization, Business, & Military Affairs |
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SUPPORTING THE PHASE OUT OF PRODUCTION AND IMPORTATION OF DECABROMODIPHENYL ETHER AND ALL OTHER POLYBROMINATED DIPHENYL ETHERS IN THE UNITED STATES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Economic Revitalization, Business, & Military Affairs |
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ESTABLISHING A HAWAII STATE FALL PREVENTION TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE APPROACH TO REDUCING FALLS AMONG OLDER ADULTS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Health
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER ON AGING TO CONVENE A HAWAII STATE FALL PREVENTION TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE APPROACH TO REDUCING FALLS AMONG OLDER ADULTS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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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.
REFER TO Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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Water, Land, & Ocean Resources
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SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON A LAND EXCHANGE.
REFER TO Finance |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER THE MAUNA KEA STATE RECREATION AREA AND THE HAPUNA BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Energy & Environmental Protection
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URGING THE HAWAII CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVE END-USE EFFICIENCY WORKING GROUP TO CONVENE DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO IMPLEMENTATION AND WORK TOWARDS A CONSENSUS POSITION TO PROMOTE THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS.
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URGING THE HAWAII CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVE END-USE EFFICIENCY WORKING GROUP TO CONVENE DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO IMPLEMENTATION AND WORK TOWARDS A CONSENSUS POSITION TO PROMOTE THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS.
FOR ADOPTION |
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Human Services/Health
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DECLARING THE SECOND WEEK IN OCTOBER AS CASE MANAGEMENT WEEK.
FOR ADOPTION |
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DECLARING THE SECOND WEEK IN OCTOBER AS CASE MANAGEMENT WEEK.
FOR ADOPTION |
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Legislative Management
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII AIR NATIONAL GUARD.
FOR ADOPTION |
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Agriculture
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RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF THE KAUAI BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WITH EDUCATION AND PREVENTION OF THE VARROA MITE AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES.
FOR ADOPTION |
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Health/Higher Education
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STRONGLY URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND LEAHI HOSPITAL TO REACH A JOINT AGREEMENT ON A COORDINATED MASTER PLAN TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES.
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STRONGLY URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND LEAHI HOSPITAL TO REACH A JOINT AGREEMENT ON A COORDINATED MASTER PLAN TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES.
FOR ADOPTION |
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Consumer Protection & Commerce/Judiciary
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. (Insurance Producers; Adjusters; Independent Bill Reviewers; Managing General Agents; Bail Agents; Port-of-Entry Insurance; Captive Insurance; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Access to Records; Confidentiality of Documents; Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING |
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Water, Land, & Ocean Resources
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RELATING TO KANEOHE BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL. (Kaneohe Bay Regional Council; Meeting; Report)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING |
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Housing/Water, Land, & Ocean Resources
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RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. (Affordable Housing; Infrastructure; County Review)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING |
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7. Announcements
House will be in recess on Thursday, March 25, 2010.
House will convene at 12:00 noon on Monday, March 29, 2010.