THE SENATE

OF THE

TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE

STATE OF HAWAI'I

REGULAR SESSION OF 2010

 

 

TWENTY-SIXTH DAY

 

March 8, 2010-Monday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.

 

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

Invocation by  Mr. Ernest Morikubo

                        Moiliili Hongwanji Member

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

Introductions

  1. Messages from the Governor: Nos. 346-355

MEASURE

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 346

Dated March 1, 2010, transmitting the Hawaii Community Development Authority's 2009 Annual Report.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 347

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission of Fatherhood, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHESTER JAMES ADESSA, JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

HMS

 

 

 

G.M. No. 348

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, TIFFANY R. VARA, for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

HTH

 

 

 

G.M. No. 349

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, BARBARA A. IOLI, for a term to expire 6-30-2014.

HTH


 

 

 

G.M. No. 350

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawai'i Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, COLLEEN O'SULLIVAN, for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

HTH

 

 

 

G.M. No. 351

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Language Access Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, EDELENE O. URIARTE, for a term to expire 6-30-2014.

JGO

 

 

 

G.M. No. 352

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Transportation, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL TRESLER, CPA, for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

TIA

 

 

 

G.M. No. 353

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, PATRICK K. FITZGERALD, for a term to expire 6-30-2014.

TSM

 

 

 

G.M. No. 354

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARISSA SANDBLOM, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

WTL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 355

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, STUART K. HANCHETT, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

WTL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Departmental Communications: None
  2. House Communication No. 259

 

Returning the following Senate Bill which passed Third Reading in the House on March 5, 2010, in an amended form:

REFERRAL

 

 

 

259

S.B. No. 2602, H.D. 1

"RELATING TO REAL ESTATE LICENSEES."(Real Estate Broker and Salespersons; Continuing Education)

AGREE/DISAGREE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Senate Communications: None
  2. Judiciary Communications: None
  3. Introduction of Measures:      Senate Concurrent Resolution Nos. 158-161

Senate Resolution Nos. 70-71

  1. Standing Committee Report Nos. 2671-2678

 

2671

(One Day Notice)

(WTL)

G.M. No. 232

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN S. K. HOAG ESQ., for a term to expire 6-30-2013."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2672

(One Day Notice)

(HMS)

G.M. No. 265

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, JO ANN D. KOGA, for a term to expire 6-30-2013."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2673

(One Day Notice)

(WTL)

G.M. No. 271

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Agriculture, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD HA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2673

(One Day Notice)

(WTL)

G.M. No. 272

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Agriculture, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD HA, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2674

(One Day Notice)

(HMS)

G.M. No. 288

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs (PABEA), Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL BARRY SUMJA, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2675

(One Day Notice)

(HMS)

S.C.R. No. 79, S.D. 1

"URGING THE PROVISION OF ORIENTATION AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING TO INCREASE THE ABILITY OF STATE AGENCY CASE WORKERS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES FACED BY GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2676

(One Day Notice)

(HMS)

S.R. No. 34, S.D. 1

"URGING THE PROVISION OF ORIENTATION AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING TO INCREASE THE ABILITY OF STATE AGENCY CASE WORKERS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES FACED BY GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2677

(ENE)

H.B. No. 2197, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to CPN)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2678

(WTL/ENE)

H.B. No. 979, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

  1. Advise and Consent

2658

 

Testimony  Status

CPN

G.M. No. 180

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, GERALD YAMADA, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2658

 

Testimony  Status

CPN

G.M. No. 236

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RANDALL B.C. LAU, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2659

 

Testimony  Status

CPN

G.M. No. 181

"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."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2660

 

Testimony  Status

CPN

G.M. No. 182

"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."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2661

 

Testimony  Status

CPN

G.M. No. 185

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Massage Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, RHONDA C. SCOTT, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2662

 

Testimony  Status

CPN

G.M. No. 187

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DANNY MORITO TAKANISHI JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2663

 

Testimony  Status

CPN

G.M. No. 188

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, MATTHEW J. BISHOP, for a term to expire 6-30-2013."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2663

 

Testimony  Status

CPN

G.M. No. 189

"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."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2663

 

Testimony  Status

CPN

G.M. No. 190

"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."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2664

 

Testimony  Status

CPN

G.M. No. 192

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Public Utilities Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, CARLITO P. CALIBOSO, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2665

 

Testimony  Status

CPN

G.M. No. 193

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, FRANCES ALLISON TORRE GENDRANO, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2666

 

Testimony  Status

CPN

G.M. No. 195

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Veterinary Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELWOOD ICHIRO KITA, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2667

 

Testimony  Status

WTL

G.M. No. 234

"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."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2667

 

Testimony  Status

WTL

G.M. No. 235

"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."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2668

 

Testimony  Status

WTL

G.M. No. 273

"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."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2668

 

Testimony  Status

WTL

G.M. No. 274

"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."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2669

 

Testimony  Status

WTL

G.M. No. 311

"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."

 

 

 

 

 

 

2670

 

Testimony  Status

WTL

G.M. No. 312

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT J. SHALLENBERGER, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

HONORING OUTSTANDING NATIVE HAWAIIAN SURFERS FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WORLD OF SURFING AND HAWAIIAN WATERSPORTS.  (Senator Galuteria)

 

COMMENDING SIR WILLIAM F. ROBACK JR. ON HIS ELECTION AS ALI‘I NUI OF THE ROYAL ORDER OF KAMEHAMEHA I.  (Senator English)

 

 

·         Committee Hearing Schedule:

COMMITTEE

DATE & TIME

ROOM

EDH

3/8/2010 1:15 PM

225

EDT

3/8/2010 1:15 PM

016

TIA

3/8/2010 1:15 PM

224

HTH/HMS/CPN

3/8/2010 2:45 PM

016

HTH/HMS

3/8/2010 2:55 PM

016

HMS/HTH

3/8/2010 3:20 PM

016

JGO

3/9/2010 9:30 AM

016

HMS/PSM

3/9/2010 1:15 PM

229

PSM/HMS

3/9/2010 1:15 PM

229

PSM

3/9/2010 1:20 PM

229

ENE/HTH

3/9/2010 2:45 PM

225

LBR

3/9/2010 2:45 PM

224

ENE

3/9/2010 2:50 PM

225

HMS/CPN

3/9/2010 3:00 PM

016

EDH/HMS/WTL

3/10/2010 1:15 PM

225

WTL/EDH

3/10/2010 1:25 PM

225

HTH/TIA

3/10/2010 2:15 PM

016

HRE/HTH

3/10/2010 2:25 PM

016

HTH/HRE

3/10/2010 2:25 PM

016

HTH

3/10/2010 2:45 PM

016

WTL

3/10/2010 2:45 PM

229

ENE

3/11/2010 3:00 PM

225

EDT/HRE

3/12/2010 1:15 PM

016

EDH

3/22/2010 1:15 PM

225

EDT

3/22/2010 1:15 PM

016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Adjournment