THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2010
THIRTY-FIRST DAY
March 15, 2010-Monday
SUPPLEMENT NO. 1
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REFERRALS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010
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HONORING THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF ACTION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY AND URGING THE UNITED STATES TO RE-COMMIT TO THE ERADICATION OF GLOBAL POVERTY AND GENDER INEQUALITY. (International Conference on Population and Development) |
TIA |
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URGING CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF S. 1337, THE FILIPINO VETERANS FAMILY REUNIFICATION ACT OF 2009, OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION, TO EXPEDITE FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR CERTAIN FILIPINO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II. (Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2009) |
PSM/TIA |
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DESIGNATING THE WEEK THAT INCLUDES AUGUST 24TH AS SURF WEEK IN HAWAII. (Surf Week; August 24) |
EDT |
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DESIGNATING THE PACIFIC AVIATION MUSEUM-PEARL HARBOR AT FORD ISLAND AS THE STATE MUSEUM OF AEROSPACE HISTORY. (Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor; State Museum of Aerospace History) |
PSM/EDT |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT SEPARATE EXAMINATIONS OF AND TO REPORT ON PREPARATORY STEPS NECESSARY TO TRANSFER JURISDICTION OF THE KAKAAKO DISTRICT TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (Kakaako District; Transfer to City & County of Honolulu; Reports) |
WTL/TIA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PARIMUTUEL WAGERING ON HORSE RACING. (Parimutuel Wagering; Gambling; DCCA; DBEDT) |
CPN, JGO |
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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. (Hawaii State Law Enforcement Memorial) |
TIA/PSM, JGO |
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URGING HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION HOSPITALS AND CLINICS TO ACCEPT MEDICAL STUDENT ROTATIONS FROM A.T. STILL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE BASED OUT OF THE WAIANAE COAST COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTER, THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, AND OTHER HAWAII-BASED MEDICAL SCHOOLS. (Medical Student Rotations; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.) |
HTH |
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REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION MANDATING THE SIZE AND EXTENT OF A MANAGED CARE PLAN'S SPECIALTY NETWORK. (Managed Care; California) |
HTH/HMS, CPN |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE WIRELESS ENHANCED 911 FUND. (Wireless Enhanced 911 Fund; Auditor) |
EDT, WAM |
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REQUESTING STATE PUBLIC ENTITIES TO COMMIT TO HEALTHIER AND MORE NUTRITIOUS MEALS IN THEIR PROGRAMS BY SPENDING TEN PER CENT OF THEIR FOOD DOLLARS FOR LOCALLY-PRODUCED PRODUCE OR OTHER HAWAII AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. (State Agencies; Ten Per Cent on Local Food) |
WTL/JGO, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY TO UPHOLD AND SAFEGUARD RELIGIOUS AND HUMAN RIGHTS, TO CEASE DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE, TO GRANT THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH APPROPRIATE ECUMENICAL RECOGNITION, ECCLESIASTIC SUCCESSION, AND THE RIGHT TO TRAIN CLERGY OF ALL NATIONALITIES, AND TO RESPECT THE PROPERTY RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND RELIGIOUS RIGHTS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE. (Ecumenical Patriarchate; Uphold Religious and Human Rights ) |
TIA, JGO |
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CONVENING A LEGISLATIVE NOISE POLLUTION TASK FORCE TO REVIEW BEST PRACTICES FROM OTHER STATES IN REDUCING URBAN NOISE POLLUTION. (Noise Pollution; Legislative Task Force) |
ENE/HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII INSTITUTE FOR ASTRONOMY PROVIDE A WRITTEN REPORT OF VIEWING TIME IN LIEU OF LEASE RENT AND FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC TRUST LANDS ON THE SUMMIT OF MAUNA KEA. (Mauna Kea; Public Lands) |
HRE, WAM |
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REQUESTING RECONSIDERATION AND REISSUANCE OF COMMERCIAL USE PERMITS FOR THE MOLOKINI SHOAL MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT AFTER CONSULTATION WITH AND THE PROVISION OF ADVANCE NOTICE TO COMMERCIAL TOUR OPERATORS. (Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District; Commercial Use Permits) |
WTL/EDT |
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REQUESTING A STATUS REPORT AND UPDATE ON THE STEM, RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR TEACHERS – MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SPATIAL TECHNOLOGY, AND ROBOTICS PROGRAMS WITHIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (Status Report: STEM; Robotics) |
HRE/EDH, EDT |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING THE EFFECT OF INFORMATION CHARGING ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. (Information Charging; Legislative Reference Bureau; Study) |
JGO, WAM |
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REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW OF A BILL TO REGULATE ATHLETIC TRAINERS. (Athletic Trainers; Sunrise Review) |
CPN, WAM |
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RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY ON JUNE 19 OF EACH YEAR. (Juneteenth National Freedom Day; June 19) |
EDT |
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REQUESTING THE CORRECTIONS POPULATION MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO RESUME ITS MEETINGS AND TO MEET AT LEAST QUARTERLY. (Corrections Population Management Commission; Public Safety) |
PSM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A HOPE PAROLE PILOT PROGRAM. (HOPE Parole Pilot Project) |
PSM/JGO, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FACILITATE THE DELIVERY OF THE HUIKAHI RESTORATIVE CIRCLES PROGRAM IN HAWAII CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. (Huikahi Restorative Circles Program) |
PSM |
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URGING THE OWNER OF THE HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME TO FIND A NEW OWNER FOR THE NEWSPAPER TO PRESERVE TWO INDEPENDENT DAILY NEWSPAPERS IN THE COMMUNITY. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin; Honolulu Advertiser; Sale) |
JGO |
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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. (Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place) |
HMS, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE DEPARTMENT WHO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING BOTH THOSE WHO HEAR AND THOSE WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, TO INCORPORATE THE USE OF SIGN LANGUAGE AND OTHER MEANS OF COMMUNICATION DURING INSTRUCTION TO ENHANCE THEIR STUDENTS' LEARNING. (Children with Disabilities; Sign Language; Total Communication) |
EDH |
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ENCOURAGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SPORTS EXCHANGES WITH THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA. (North Korea; Hawaii; Cultural, Educational, and Sports Exchanges) |
TIA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO REQUIRE IN ITS CONTRACTS THAT INCARCERATED NATIVE HAWAIIANS BE FREE TO PRACTICE THEIR NATIVE HAWAIIAN RELIGION AS WELL AS ONE OTHER FAITH. (Public Safety; Native Hawaiians; Religious Freedom; Incarcerated Persons) |
PSM/WTL |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS A BALANCED BUDGET. (Balanced United States Budget) |
TIA |
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REQUESTING THAT A LO‘I BE ESTABLISHED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE STATE CAPITOL. (Capitol Grounds; Taro Cultivation) |
WTL, JGO |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP MUSEUM TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT REPLICAS OF HAWAIIAN HALE ON THE STATE CAPITOL LAWN SURROUNDED BY TROPICAL FOLIAGE FOR REST AREAS. (State Capitol Lawn; Hawaiian Hale) |
WTL, JGO |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT ABUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENTS. (Abusive Work Environments) |
LBR |
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URGING GOOGLE INC. TO SELECT HAWAII AS A TEST SITE TO CONDUCT THE GOOGLE GIGABIT BROADBAND INITIATIVE. (Broadband; Google) |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF NON-CEDED LANDS HELD BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII IN KAPOLEI, HAWAII. (UH; Kapolei) |
HRE/WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO AMEND ITS RULES TO ALLOW AN OCCUPANT FACING EVICTION FROM A STATE-FUNDED HOMELESS SHELTER TO REMAIN IN THE SHELTER PENDING AN APPEAL OF THE EVICTION. (Homeless; State Homeless Shelter) |
EDH |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SIMPLIFICATION OF SPECIALTY LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS. (Requesting a taskforce to help simplify specialty contractor licensing.) |
CPN |
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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. (Establishing the Waianae Coast Homelessness Task Force) |
HMS/EDH |
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URGING MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT H.R. 208, THE NATIONAL GUARDSMEN AND RESERVISTS PARITY FOR PATRIOTS ACT, AND S. 644, THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE RETIRED PAY EQUITY ACT OF 2009. (National Guard and Reserve; Retirement) |
PSM/TIA |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO AMEND EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 3665 THAT SET ASIDE LANDS FOR A GOLF COURSE AND TO RE-DEDICATE THOSE LANDS FOR A REGIONAL PARK. (North Kona Golf Course Development; Regional Park) |
WTL |
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SUPPORTING THE PHASE OUT OF PRODUCTION AND IMPORTATION OF DECABROMODIPHENL ETHER (DECABDE) AND ALL OTHER POLYBROMINATED DIPHENYL ETHERS (PBDES) IN THE UNITED STATES. (PBDE; decaBDE; Environmental Protection Agency ) |
ENE |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CREATION OF A HAWAII ALL-PAYER HEALTH CLAIMS DATABASE FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPARENT PUBLIC REPORTING OF HEALTH CARE INFORMATION. (Committee on the creation of a Hawaii all-payer health claims database.) |
HTH, CPN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE OVERLAP AND CONFLICTS AMONG STATUTES RELATING TO PATIENT CARE DIRECTIVES RECOGNIZED IN HAWAII, INCLUDING PHYSICIAN ORDERS FOR LIFE SUSTAINING TREATMENT, "DO NOT RESUSCITATE" ORDERS, AND ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES. (End of Life Directives; Working Group) |
HTH/JGO |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF LOWERING THE AGE OF PHARMACY-ADMINISTERED VACCINATION RECIPIENTS TO NINE YEARS OLD. (Pharmacist-Administered Vaccination Task Force; Lower Age of Recipients) |
HTH, CPN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES TO ENFORCE THE BAN ON SHARK FEEDING FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII AND PRESERVATION OF ITS MARINE ECOSYSTEM. (Commercial Shark Viewing Tours Ban) |
WTL |
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REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW THE LAWS REGARDING CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR PERSONS WHO USE DEADLY FORCE TO PROTECT OTHER PERSONS TO DETERMINE WHETHER ADDITIONAL LEGAL PROTECTIONS ARE PRUDENT. (Criminal and Civil Liability; Use of Deadly Force) |
JGO |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES AS A RESULT OF THE REDUCTION IN SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH AND COMMODITIES BRANCH STATEWIDE. (DOA; Reduction in Force; Economic and Environmental Impacts; Study) |
WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING A REPORT AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE MAUNA KEA STATE RECREATION AREA AND THE HAPUNA BEACH STATE RECREATION AREA TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII. (Mauna Kea State Recreation Area; Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area; Transfer; DLNR; County of Hawaii) |
WTL/TIA |
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REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE CONTRACTING OF THIRD PARTY AGENTS TO INSPECT AND CERTIFY HAWAII-GROWN GREEN COFFEE BEANS. (Third Party Agricultural Inspectors; Feasibility Study) |
WTL |
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EXPRESSING LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE RIGHT TO DISPLAY THE UNITED STATES FLAG. (American Flag Display; Restrictions; Community Associations) |
CPN |
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URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC CREDIT OR SOME OTHER INCENTIVE OR PENALTY TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO TAKE THE ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS TESTS SERIOUSLY. (Education; Adequate Yearly Progress Tests) |
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URGING THE BOARD OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE TO PERMIT NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS LICENSED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2010, TO PERFORM PARENTERAL THERAPEUTICS. (Naturopathic Formulary; Physicians) |
HTH/CPN |
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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. (Requesting the Department of Education establish a task force for the development of a program for the education And training of high school coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, and athletic department personnel for the prevention, avoidance, and minimization of injuries to high school athletes.) |
EDH |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO REPORT ON THE USE AND EXTENT OF JUDICIARY BOARDS AND ASSOCIATED PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. (Sunshine Law; Judicial Report on Extent and Use of Boards) |
JGO |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CREATE A MOPED TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF CLASSIFYING MOPEDS LIKE MOTORCYCLES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES. (Mopeds; task force) |
TIA |
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REQUESTING AN UPDATE AND PRESENTATION ON THE STADIUM AUTHORITY'S EFFORTS TO TRANSFER THE RECREATIONAL USE RESTRICTION FROM THE STADIUM FACILITIES AND LANDS TO AN ALTERNATIVE STATE PARCEL. (Stadium Authority; Recreational Use; Update) |
EDT |
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REQUESTING CONGRESS TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO REDEFINE "CORPORATE ENTITY" TO PRECLUDE THE USE OF THE TERM "PERSON" IN THE DEFINITION. (Congress; Definition of "Corporate Entity") |
TIA, JGO |
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URGING THE RENEGOTIATION OF LONG-TERM LEASES ON MOKAUEA ISLAND WITH PERSONS WHO RESIDE ON THE ISLAND AND AGREE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER ON THE TRADITIONAL METHODS USED IN SELF-SUSTAINING HAWAIIAN FISHING VILLAGES. (Mokauea Island; Long-Term Leases) |
WTL |
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REQUESTING, FOR REVIEW BY THE LEGISLATURE AND THE AUDITOR, AN ACCOUNTING AND REPORT CONCERNING ITEMS OF VALUE, INCLUDING VIEWING TIME ON MAUNA KEA TELESCOPES, PROVIDED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND ITS INSTITUTE FOR ASTRONOMY FOR THE LEASE OR USE OF FACILITIES ON PUBLIC TRUST LANDS ON THE SUMMIT OF MAUNA KEA. (UH Institute for Astronomy; Mauna Kea Lands; Accounting; Audit) |
HRE, WAM |
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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. (Board of Land and Natural Resources; Boy Scouts of America) |
WTL |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A JOINT LEGISLATIVE FAMILY COURT LEGAL INTERVENTIONS WORKING GROUP. (Requesting a Family Court Legal Interventions Working Group) |
JGO |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION. (Adult Mental Health Division Management and Financial Audit) |
HTH, WAM |
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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. (Small Business Regulatory Review Board) |
EDT |
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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. (Board of Land and Natural Resources; Boy Scouts of America) |
WTL |
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REQUESTING THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE ACTIVITIES SURROUNDING THE STATE'S PURCHASE OF AUCTION RATE SECURITIES AND TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AS APPROPRIATE. (Auction Rate Securities; Attorney General Investigation/Legal Action) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND GENERAL EXCISE TAXES ON THE INTERNET SALE OF HOTEL ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS ARE BEING ASSESSED, COLLECTED, AND REMITTED TO THE STATE AND TO TAKE APPROPRIATE LEGAL ACTION, AS NECESSARY. (TAT: Internet Sales; Non-Collection; Semi Investigation/Legal Action) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CLEAN AND SOBER HOME AND HALFWAY HOUSE TASK FORCE. (Requesting a Clean and Sober and Halfway House Task Force) |
HTH |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND A PROCESS TO CREATE A CITIZEN ROAD WATCH PROGRAM. (Task Force; Citizen Road Watch Program; Speeding) |
TIA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER LEASING OR RENTING PUBLIC SCHOOL CAFETERIAS TO VALUE-ADDED FOOD PROCESSORS TO PROMOTE THE USE OF LOCALLY-GROWN FRESH PRODUCE IN SCHOOL MEALS. (School Cafeterias; Leasing; Food Processors) |
EDH/WTL |
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SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL OCEAN COUNCIL FOR HAWAII AND THE SURROUNDING ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE ZONE THAT EMPHASIZES STAKEHOLDER AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. (National Ocean Policy) |
WTL/TIA |
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REQUESTS THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO REVIEW AND COMPARE THE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS AVAILABLE UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM, THE PREPAID HEALTH CARE ACT, AND THE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS OF THE EMPLOYER-UNION TRUST FUND. (Auditor report comparing Medicaid, Prepaid Health Care Act, & EUTF ) |
LBR, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO REVIEW ALL FEDERAL HEALTH CARE REFORM LEGISLATION PASSED BY CONGRESS AND ITS EFFECT ON THE HAWAII PREPAID HEALTH CARE ACT. (Federal Health Care Reform; Effect on Prepaid Health Care Act) |
HTH/TIA, WAM |
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DESIGNATING THE PACIFIC AVIATION MUSEUM-PEARL HARBOR AT FORD ISLAND AS THE STATE MUSEUM OF AEROSPACE HISTORY. (Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor; State Museum of Aerospace History) |
PSM/EDT |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PARIMUTUEL WAGERING ON HORSE RACING. (Parimutuel Wagering; Gambling; DCCA; DBEDT) |
CPN, JGO |
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URGING HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION HOSPITALS AND CLINICS TO ACCEPT MEDICAL STUDENT ROTATIONS FROM A.T. STILL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE BASED OUT OF THE WAIANAE COAST COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTER, THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, AND OTHER HAWAII-BASED MEDICAL SCHOOLS. (Medical Student Rotations; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.) |
HTH |
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REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION MANDATING THE SIZE AND EXTENT OF A MANAGED CARE PLAN'S SPECIALTY NETWORK. (Managed Care; California) |
HTH/HMS, CPN |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE WIRELESS ENHANCED 911 FUND. (Wireless Enhanced 911 Fund; Auditor) |
EDT, WAM |
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REQUESTING STATE PUBLIC ENTITIES TO COMMIT TO HEALTHIER AND MORE NUTRITIOUS MEALS IN THEIR PROGRAMS BY SPENDING TEN PER CENT OF THEIR FOOD DOLLARS FOR LOCALLY-PRODUCED PRODUCE OR OTHER HAWAII AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. (State Agencies; Ten Per Cent on Local Food) |
WTL/JGO, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY TO UPHOLD AND SAFEGUARD RELIGIOUS AND HUMAN RIGHTS, TO CEASE DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE, TO GRANT THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH APPROPRIATE ECUMENICAL RECOGNITION, ECCLESIASTIC SUCCESSION, AND THE RIGHT TO TRAIN CLERGY OF ALL NATIONALITIES, AND TO RESPECT THE PROPERTY RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND RELIGIOUS RIGHTS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE. (Ecumenical Patriarchate; Uphold Religious and Human Rights ) |
TIA, JGO |
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CONVENING A LEGISLATIVE NOISE POLLUTION TASK FORCE TO REVIEW BEST PRACTICES FROM OTHER STATES IN REDUCING URBAN NOISE POLLUTION. (Noise Pollution; Legislative Task Force) |
ENE/HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING RECONSIDERATION AND REISSUANCE OF COMMERCIAL USE PERMITS FOR THE MOLOKINI SHOAL MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT AFTER CONSULTATION WITH AND THE PROVISION OF ADVANCE NOTICE TO COMMERCIAL TOUR OPERATORS. (Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District; Commercial Use Permits) |
WTL/EDT |
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REQUESTING A STATUS REPORT AND UPDATE ON THE STEM, RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR TEACHERS – MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SPATIAL TECHNOLOGY, AND ROBOTICS PROGRAMS WITHIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (Status Report: STEM; Robotics) |
HRE/EDH, EDT |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING THE EFFECT OF INFORMATION CHARGING ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. (Information Charging; Legislative Reference Bureau; Study) |
JGO, WAM |
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RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY ON JUNE 19 OF EACH YEAR. (Juneteenth National Freedom Day; June 19) |
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REQUESTING THE CORRECTIONS POPULATION MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO RESUME ITS MEETINGS AND TO MEET AT LEAST QUARTERLY. (Corrections Population Management Commission; Public Safety) |
PSM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A HOPE PAROLE PILOT PROGRAM. (HOPE Parole Pilot Project) |
PSM/JGO, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FACILITATE THE DELIVERY OF THE HUIKAHI RESTORATIVE CIRCLES PROGRAM IN HAWAII CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. (Huikahi Restorative Circles Program) |
PSM |
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URGING THE OWNER OF THE HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME TO FIND A NEW OWNER FOR THE NEWSPAPER TO PRESERVE TWO INDEPENDENT DAILY NEWSPAPERS IN THE COMMUNITY. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin; Honolulu Advertiser; Sale) |
JGO |
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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. (Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place) |
HMS, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE DEPARTMENT WHO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING BOTH THOSE WHO HEAR AND THOSE WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, TO INCORPORATE THE USE OF SIGN LANGUAGE AND OTHER MEANS OF COMMUNICATION DURING INSTRUCTION TO ENHANCE THEIR STUDENTS' LEARNING. (Children with Disabilities; Sign Language; Total Communication) |
EDH |
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ENCOURAGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SPORTS EXCHANGES WITH THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA. (North Korea; Hawaii; Cultural, Educational, and Sports Exchanges) |
TIA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO REQUIRE IN ITS CONTRACTS THAT INCARCERATED NATIVE HAWAIIANS BE FREE TO PRACTICE THEIR NATIVE HAWAIIAN RELIGION AS WELL AS ONE OTHER FAITH. (Public Safety; Native Hawaiians; Religious Freedom; Incarcerated Persons) |
PSM/WTL |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS A BALANCED BUDGET. (Balanced United States Budget) |
TIA |
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REQUESTING THAT A LO‘I BE ESTABLISHED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE STATE CAPITOL. (Capitol Grounds; Taro Cultivation) |
WTL, JGO |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP MUSEUM TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT REPLICAS OF HAWAIIAN HALE ON THE STATE CAPITOL LAWN SURROUNDED BY TROPICAL FOLIAGE FOR REST AREAS. (State Capitol Lawn; Hawaiian Hale) |
WTL, JGO |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT ABUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENTS. (Abusive Work Environments) |
LBR |
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URGING GOOGLE INC. TO SELECT HAWAII AS A TEST SITE TO CONDUCT THE GOOGLE GIGABIT BROADBAND INITIATIVE. (Broadband; Google) |
EDT |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF NON-CEDED LANDS HELD BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII IN KAPOLEI, HAWAII. (UH; Kapolei) |
HRE/WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO AMEND ITS RULES TO ALLOW AN OCCUPANT FACING EVICTION FROM A STATE-FUNDED HOMELESS SHELTER TO REMAIN IN THE SHELTER PENDING AN APPEAL OF THE EVICTION. (Homeless; State Homeless Shelter) |
EDH |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SIMPLIFICATION OF SPECIALTY LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS. (Requesting a taskforce to help simplify specialty contractor licensing.) |
CPN |
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URGING MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT H.R. 208, THE NATIONAL GUARDSMEN AND RESERVISTS PARITY FOR PATRIOTS ACT, AND S. 644, THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE RETIRED PAY EQUITY ACT OF 2009. (National Guard and Reserve; Retirement) |
PSM/TIA |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO AMEND EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 3665 THAT SET ASIDE LANDS FOR A GOLF COURSE AND TO RE-DEDICATE THOSE LANDS FOR A REGIONAL PARK. (North Kona Golf Course Development; Regional Park) |
WTL |
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SUPPORTING THE PHASE OUT OF PRODUCTION AND IMPORTATION OF DECABROMODIPHENL ETHER (DECABDE) AND ALL OTHER POLYBROMINATED DIPHENYL ETHERS (PBDES) IN THE UNITED STATES. (PBDE; decaBDE; Environmental Protection Agency ) |
ENE |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF LOWERING THE AGE OF PHARMACY-ADMINISTERED VACCINATION RECIPIENTS TO NINE YEARS OLD. (Pharmacist-Administered Vaccination Task Force; Lower Age of Recipients) |
HTH, CPN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES TO ENFORCE THE BAN ON SHARK FEEDING FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII AND PRESERVATION OF ITS MARINE ECOSYSTEM. (Commercial Shark Viewing Tours Ban) |
WTL |
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URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC CREDIT OR SOME OTHER INCENTIVE OR PENALTY TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO TAKE THE ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS TESTS SERIOUSLY. (Education; Adequate Yearly Progress Tests) |
EDH |
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URGING THE BOARD OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE TO PERMIT NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS LICENSED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2010, TO PERFORM PARENTERAL THERAPEUTICS. (Naturopathic Formulary; Physicians) |
HTH/CPN |
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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. (Requesting the Department of Education establish a task force for the development of a program for the education And training of high school coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, and athletic department personnel for the prevention, avoidance, and minimization of injuries to high school athletes.) |
EDH |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO REPORT ON THE USE AND EXTENT OF JUDICIARY BOARDS AND ASSOCIATED PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. (Sunshine Law; Judicial Report on Extent and Use of Boards) |
JGO |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CREATE A MOPED TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF CLASSIFYING MOPEDS LIKE MOTORCYCLES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES. (Mopeds; task force) |
TIA |
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REQUESTING AN UPDATE AND PRESENTATION ON THE STADIUM AUTHORITY'S EFFORTS TO TRANSFER THE RECREATIONAL USE RESTRICTION FROM THE STADIUM FACILITIES AND LANDS TO AN ALTERNATIVE STATE PARCEL. (Stadium Authority; Recreational Use; Update) |
EDT |
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REQUESTING CONGRESS TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO REDEFINE "CORPORATE ENTITY" TO PRECLUDE THE USE OF THE TERM "PERSON" IN THE DEFINITION. (Congress; Definition of "Corporate Entity") |
TIA, JGO |
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URGING THE RENEGOTIATION OF LONG-TERM LEASES ON MOKAUEA ISLAND WITH PERSONS WHO RESIDE ON THE ISLAND AND AGREE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER ON THE TRADITIONAL METHODS USED IN SELF-SUSTAINING HAWAIIAN FISHING VILLAGES. (Mokauea Island; Long-Term Leases) |
WTL |
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REQUESTING, FOR REVIEW BY THE LEGISLATURE AND THE AUDITOR, AN ACCOUNTING AND REPORT CONCERNING ITEMS OF VALUE, INCLUDING VIEWING TIME ON MAUNA KEA TELESCOPES, PROVIDED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND ITS INSTITUTE FOR ASTRONOMY FOR THE LEASE OR USE OF FACILITIES ON PUBLIC TRUST LANDS ON THE SUMMIT OF MAUNA KEA. (UH Institute for Astronomy; Mauna Kea Lands; Accounting; Audit) |
HRE, WAM |
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REQUESTS THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO REVIEW AND COMPARE THE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS AVAILABLE UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM, THE PREPAID HEALTH CARE ACT, AND THE HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS OF THE EMPLOYER-UNION TRUST FUND. (Auditor report comparing Medicaid, Prepaid Health Care Act, & EUTF ) |
LBR, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO REVIEW ALL FEDERAL HEALTH CARE REFORM LEGISLATION PASSED BY CONGRESS AND ITS EFFECT ON THE HAWAII PREPAID HEALTH CARE ACT. (Federal Health Care Reform; Effect on Prepaid Health Care Act) |
HTH/TIA, WAM |
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SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL OCEAN COUNCIL FOR HAWAII AND THE SURROUNDING ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE ZONE THAT EMPHASIZES STAKEHOLDER AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. (National Ocean Policy) |
WTL/TIA |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A JOINT LEGISLATIVE FAMILY COURT LEGAL INTERVENTIONS WORKING GROUP. (Requesting a Family Court Legal Interventions Working Group) |
JGO |
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