THE SENATE

OF THE

TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE

STATE OF HAWAI'I

REGULAR SESSION OF 2010

 

 

TWENTY-FOURTH DAY

 

March 4, 2010-Thursday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.

 

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

Invocation by  The Honorable Sam Slom

                        Hawaii State Senate

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

Introductions

  1. Messages from the Governor: Nos. 338-341

MEASURE

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 338

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, DUANE KANUHA, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

WTL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 339

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, KYLE JAMES KALEO CHOCK, for a term to expire 6-30-2014.

WTL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 340

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, RONALD I. HELLER, for a term to expire 6-30-2014.

WTL

 

 

 


G.M. No. 341

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, RANSOM A.K. PILTZ, for a term to expire 6-30-2014.

WTL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Departmental Communications: None
  2. House Communication No. 253

 

Informing the Senate that on March 3, 2010, the following House Concurrent Resolution was adopted in the House:

REFERRAL

 

 

 

253

H.C.R. No. 54

"SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF THE CENSUS AND URGING ALL HAWAII RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2010."(U.S. Census Participation)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Senate Communications: None
  2. Judiciary Communications: None
  3. Introduction of Measures       Senate Concurrent Resolution Nos. 126-146

Senate Resolution Nos. 54-66

 

  1. Standing Committee Report Nos. 2653-2657

 

2653

(One Day Notice)

(HMS)

G.M. No. 266

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, BEVERLY C. WONG, for a term to expire 6-30-2013."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2654

(One Day Notice)

(EDH)

S.C.R. No. 21

"REQUESTING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO INCORPORATE MORE KINESTHETIC AND OTHER TYPES OF LEARNING INTO SCHOOL CURRICULA."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2655

(One Day Notice)

(EDH)

S.C.R. No. 28, S.D. 1

"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." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2656

(One Day Notice)

(EDH)

S.C.R. No. 94, S.D. 1

"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." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2657

(One Day Notice)

(JGO)

S.C.R. No. 38, S.D. 1

"RECOMMENDING THAT THE KAPOLEI COURT COMPLEX BE RENAMED THE "RONALD T.Y. MOON JUDICIAL COMPLEX".

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

  1. Deferred Matters – Agree/Disagree

HSE. COM. NO.

 

REFERRAL

 

 

 

54

S.B. No. 466, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

"RELATING TO POLLUTION."(Leaf Blowers; Noise Pollution; Debris; Violations)

AGREE/DISAGREE

 

 

 

55

S.B. No. 549, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE EXPRESS WARRANTY ENFORCEMENT."(Motor Vehicles; Motorcycles; Warranty; Lemon Law)

AGREE/DISAGREE

 

 

 

58

S.B. No. 898, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

"RELATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE."(Liability Exemptions; Disasters; Care Homes; Schools)

AGREE/DISAGREE

 

 

 

165

S.B. No. 771, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"RELATING TO APPRAISALS."(Real Estate Appraisal Arbitration; Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice)

AGREE/DISAGREE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Advise and Consent

2646

 

Testimony  Status

HMS

G.M. No. 201

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, NATHAN E. SAY, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2647

 

Testimony  Status

HMS

G.M. No. 202

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, NATHAN E. SAY, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2648

 

Testimony  Status

TIA

G.M. No. 226

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Harbors Modernization Group, Gubernatorial Nominee, EDWARD W. ENOS JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2649

 

Testimony  Status

TIA

G.M. No. 227

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Transportation, Gubernatorial Nominee, PETE G. PASCUA JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2649

 

Testimony  Status

TIA

G.M. No. 228

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Transportation, Gubernatorial Nominee, LESTER H. FUKUDA, for a term to expire 6-30-2013."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2650

 

Testimony  Status

WTL

G.M. No. 233

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Molokai, Gubernatorial Nominee, SUE ANN M.M. HASEGAWA, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2651

 

Testimony  Status

JGO

G.M. No. 240

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Intermediate Court of Appeals as Associate Judge, Gubernatorial Nominee, LISA M. GINOZA, for a term of ten years."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2652

 

Testimony  Status

JGO

G.M. No. 241

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Circuit Court of the First Circuit, State of Hawaii, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT M. BROWNING, for a term to expire in ten years."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Adopt Resolutions

2640

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

HMS

S.C.R. No. 32, S.D. 1

"ESTABLISHING A HAWAII STATE FALL PREVENTION TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE APPROACH TO REDUCING FALLS AMONG OLDER ADULTS."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2641

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

HMS

S.R. No. 23, S.D. 1

"ESTABLISHING A HAWAII STATE FALL PREVENTION TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE APPROACH TO REDUCING FALLS AMONG OLDER ADULTS."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2642

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

HMS

S.C.R. No. 31, S.D. 1

"EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR THE HOME FOR LIFE TASK FORCE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING BARRIERS TO AGING IN PLACE AND FACILITATING MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2643

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

HMS

S.R. No. 24, S.D. 1

"EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR THE HOME FOR LIFE TASK FORCE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING BARRIERS TO AGING IN PLACE AND FACILITATING MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2644

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

TIA

S.C.R. No. 76

"REQUESTING A STUDY TO RECOMMEND STATUTORY AMENDMENTS TO ADDRESS THE SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF BICYCLES, MOPEDS, TWO-SEAT MOPEDS, SEGWAYS, HYBRID BICYCLES, AND POWERFUL MOPEDS. "

 

 

 

 

 

 

2645

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

TIA

S.R. No. 32

"REQUESTING A STUDY TO RECOMMEND STATUTORY AMENDMENTS TO ADDRESS THE SAFE AND PROPER OPERATION OF BICYCLES, MOPEDS, TWO-SEAT MOPEDS, SEGWAYS, HYBRID BICYCLES, AND POWERFUL MOPEDS. "

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Third Reading

Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2632

 

Testimony  Prior Versions Status

S.B. No. 2534, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO BAIL." - (JGO)

 

(Release on Bail; Procedure)

 

 

 

 

Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2633

 

Testimony  Prior Versions Status

S.B. No. 2897, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY." - (JGO)

 

(Highway Safety; Ignition Interlock Program)

 

 

 

 

(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2635)

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

H.B. No. 2077, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO EDUCATION." - (EDH)

 

(Department of Education; High School Student Age Limits)

 

 

 

 

(See Floor Amendment No. 2)

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

S.B. No. 2527, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO AGRICULTURE." - (WTL)

 

(Agricultural Commodity; Livestock)

 

 

 

 

(See Floor Amendment No. 3)

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

S.B. No. 2738, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO THE LEGACY LAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION." - (WTL)

 

(Legacy Land Conservation Commission; Invasive Species)

 

 

 

 

(See Floor Amendment No. 4)

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

S.B. No. 2395, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO THE BUDGET." - (WAM/JGO)

 

(State Budget; Conflict with Statutory Provision)

 

 

  1. Miscellaneous Communications: None
  2. Miscellaneous Business
  3. Announcements

COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD) HAWAI‘I ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING.  (Senator Ige)

 

HONORING THE JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTER OF HAWAII FOR THEIR CONTINUED EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE HAWAII INTERNMENT PROJECT.  (Senate Espero)

 

·         Committee Hearing Schedule:

COMMITTEE

DATE & TIME

ROOM

CPN

3/5/2010 9:00 AM

229

CPN

3/5/2010 9:30 AM

229

HTH/CPN

3/5/2010 10:00 AM

229

EDT

3/5/2010 1:15 PM

016

HTH

3/5/2010 2:45 PM

016

WTL

3/5/2010 2:45 PM

229

WTL/TIA

3/5/2010 2:45 PM

229

JGO

3/9/2010 9:30 AM

016

HMS/PSM

3/9/2010 1:15 PM

229

PSM

3/9/2010 1:20 PM

229

EDH

3/22/2010 1:15 PM

225

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Adjournment