THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2010
TWENTY-FIFTH DAY
March 5, 2010-Friday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Invocation by Headmaster Peiper Toyama
Pacific Buddhist Academy
Roll Call
Approval of the Journal
Introductions
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)
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Dated January 26, 2010, transmitting a Report on the Development of a Plan for Increasing Aid and Assistance to Certified Organic Farmers, prepared by the Department of Agriculture pursuant to S.C.R. No 38 (2009). |
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Dated March 1, 2010, transmitting the 2009 Report of the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, prepared by the Department of the Attorney General. |
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Dated March 1, 2010, transmitting a Report on the Series of Discussions Convened by the Na Ala Hele Advisory Council on the Safe Use of Hunting Dogs on Trails that Cross Public Hunting Areas, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to H.C.R. No. 60 (2009). |
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Dated March 1, 2010, transmitting a Report on the Accounting of All Receipts from Lands Described in Section 5(f) of the Admission Act for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Act 178, Section 5, SLH 2006. |
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From the County of Hawaii, Department of Environmental Management, dated February 24, 2010, transmitting the Kapoho Beach Lots, Farm Lots, and Vacationland Estates Wastewater Feasibility Report, pursuant to Act 223, SLH 2006. |
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Informing the Senate that on March 4, 2010, the following House Bill passed Third Reading in the House: |
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"RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCING."(Elections; Campaign Financing) |
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Returning the following Senate Bills which passed Third Reading in the House on March 4, 2010: |
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"RELATING TO INTRASTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES."(Intrastate Telecommunications Services ) |
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"RELATING TO INSURANCE CLAIMS ADJUSTERS."(Insurance Claims Adjusters; Crop Insurance) |
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"RELATING TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES."(Captive Insurance Companies) |
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Informing the Senate that on March 4, 2010, the House disagreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House bill: |
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"RELATING TO EDUCATION."(Department of Education; High School Student Age Limits) |
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Senate Resolution Nos. 67-69
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, GERALD YAMADA, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RANDALL B.C. LAU, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dental Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, MELANIE BILBAENO VALLEJOS DDS, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers, Gubernatorial Nominee, LINDSEY JOHN KIMURA, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Massage Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, RHONDA C. SCOTT, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DANNY MORITO TAKANISHI JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2014."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, MATTHEW J. BISHOP, for a term to expire 6-30-2013."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEPHEN A. KULA PHD, for a term to expire 6-30-2013."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, CECILIA P.S. MUKAI PHD, for a term to expire 6-30-2013."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Public Utilities Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, CARLITO P. CALIBOSO, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, FRANCES ALLISON TORRE GENDRANO, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Veterinary Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELWOOD ICHIRO KITA, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Water Resource Management, Gubernatorial Nominee, WILLIAM D. BALFOUR JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2010."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Water Resource Management, Gubernatorial Nominee, WILLIAM D. BALFOUR JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2014."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES WILFRED FUJITA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau, Gubernatorial Nominee, DEBRA U'ILANI RUIZ, for a term to expire 6-30-2013."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Koke'e State Park Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, NOREEN R. OHAI-DANIELS, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT J. SHALLENBERGER, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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ORDER OF THE DAY
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"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." |
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"REQUESTING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO INCORPORATE MORE KINESTHETIC AND OTHER TYPES OF LEARNING INTO SCHOOL CURRICULA." |
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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." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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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." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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"RECOMMENDING THAT THE KAPOLEI COURT COMPLEX BE RENAMED THE "RONALD T.Y. MOON JUDICIAL COMPLEX"." |
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"RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE EXPRESS WARRANTY ENFORCEMENT."
(Motor Vehicles; Motorcycles; Warranty; Lemon Law) |
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"RELATING TO APPRAISALS."
(Real Estate Appraisal Arbitration; Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) |
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· Committee Hearing Schedule:
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3/5/2010 1:15 PM |
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3/5/2010 2:45 PM |
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WTL |
3/5/2010 2:45 PM |
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EDH |
3/8/2010 1:15 PM |
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EDT |
3/8/2010 1:15 PM |
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TIA |
3/8/2010 1:15 PM |
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JGO |
3/9/2010 9:30 AM |
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3/9/2010 1:15 PM |
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3/9/2010 1:20 PM |
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3/9/2010 2:45 PM |
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EDH |
3/22/2010 1:15 PM |
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