THE SENATE

OF THE

TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE

STATE OF HAWAI'I

REGULAR SESSION OF 2010

 

 

FIFTY-SIXTH DAY

 

April 23, 2010-Friday-6:30 O'CLOCK P.M.

 

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

Invocation by  Ms. Suzanne Marinelli

                        Legislative Reference Bureau Public Access Room

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

Introductions

  1. Messages from the Governor: Nos. 505-512

MEASURE

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 505

Informing the Senate that on April 22, 2010, the Governor returned the following bill without approval: SB2394 HD1.

"RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN."

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 506

Informing the Senate that on April 22, 2010, the Governor returned the following bill without approval: SB2501 SD1 HD1.

"RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY."

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 507

Informing the Senate that on April 22, 2010, the Governor returned the following bill without approval: HB1642 HD1 SD2 CD1.

"RELATING TO THE PURCHASES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES."

FILE

 

 

 


G.M. No. 508

Informing the Senate that on April 22, 2010, the Governor returned the following bill without approval: HB2546 SD1.

"RELATING TO RESTORATION OF CERTAIN FORFEITED PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSES."

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 509

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2010, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2701 SD1 HD1 (Act 047).

"RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION."

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 510

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2010, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2568 SD1 (Act 048).

"RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY."

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 511

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2010, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2921 SD1 HD1 (Act 049).

"RELATING TO ESCROW DEPOSITORIES."

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 512

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2010, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2390 SD2 HD2 (Act 050).

"RELATING TO PHARMACIST LICENSURE."

FILE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Departmental Communications: None
  2. House Communication Nos. 614-618

 

Informing the Senate that on April 22, 2010, the House appointed Conferees to the following bill:

REFERRAL

 

 

 

614

H.C.R. No. 296, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING A STATUS REPORT FROM THE HAWAI‘I CAPITAL CULTURAL COALITION."(Hawai‘i Capital Cultural Coalition; Planning Status)

 

McKelvey/Choy, Co-Chrs.; Evans, Ward

FILE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H.C.R. No. 297, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING REPORTS ON THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF EXPANDED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY AND STEM INITIATIVES."(Status Report: STEM; Robotics)

 

McKelvey/Choy, Co-Chrs.; Evans, Ward

 

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 22, 2010, the House reconsidered its action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House Bills:

 

 

 

 

615

H.B. No. 840, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO CHARGING BY WRITTEN INFORMATION."(Information Charging; Charging of Criminal Offenses)

FILE

 

 

 

616

H.B. No. 2003, H.D. 3, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCING."(Elections; Campaign Financing)

FILE

 

 

 

617

H.B. No. 2083, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO MILK LABELING."(Milk; Labeling; Date of Pasteurization or Packaging)

FILE

 

 

 

618

H.B. No. 2721, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO COURT REPORTERS."(Judiciary; Shorthand Reporters)

FILE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Senate Communications: None
  2. Judiciary Communications: None
  3. Conference Committee Report Nos. 41-42 and 95-98

 

41-10

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2644, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO SOLID WASTE."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

42-10

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 1665, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO HAWAIIAN FISHPONDS."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

95-10

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2610, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO CONVEYANCE TAX."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

96-10

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2806, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

97-10

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 930, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO VOLUNTEER MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

98-10

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2729, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO IMMUNIZATION."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

  1. Advise and Consent

3214

 

Testimony  Status

WAM

G.M. No. 423

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 1st Taxation District (Oahu), Gubernatorial Nominee, ALAN MUN LEONG YEE, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3215

 

Testimony  Status

WAM

G.M. No. 424

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 3rd Taxation District, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL CHANG, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3216

 

Testimony  Status

WAM

G.M. No. 455

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 2nd Taxation District (Maui), Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHELE A. KATO, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3217

 

Testimony  Status

WAM

G.M. No. 456

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 2nd Taxation District (Maui), Gubernatorial Nominee, FAYE M. MURAYAMA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3218

 

Testimony  Status

WAM

G.M. No. 457

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL T. MCENERNEY, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3219

 

Testimony  Status

WAM

G.M. No. 458

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, GREGG M. TAKETA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3224

 

Testimony  Status

EDT

G.M. No. 435

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, CLIFFORD P. KAPONO, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3225

 

Testimony  Status

HRE

G.M. No. 377

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii, Gubernatorial Nominee, MATTHEW R. WILLIAMS, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3226

 

Testimony  Status

HRE

G.M. No. 378

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHUCK Y. GEE, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3227

 

Testimony  Status

HRE

G.M. No. 379

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii, Gubernatorial Nominee, RONALD D. MONTGOMERY, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Final Adoption

S.C.R. No. 183, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

"CONVENING A LEGISLATIVE NOISE POLLUTION TASK FORCE TO REVIEW BEST PRACTICES FROM OTHER STATES IN REDUCING URBAN NOISE POLLUTION."

 

(Noise Pollution; Legislative Task Force)

 

 

 

 

S.C.R. No. 202, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

"AUTHORIZING THE MUTUAL CANCELLATION OF LEASE OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT S-5252 AND ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS SITUATED AT LAPAAKEA, LAHAINA, MAUI, IDENTIFIED BY TAX MAP KEY:  (2) 4-5-001:055:  SEAWARD OF TAX MAP KEY:  (2) 4‑5‑001:006."

 

(BLNR; Non-Exclusive Easement; Napili Beach Club)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Adopt Resolutions

3220

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

EDH

H.C.R. No. 167, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A POLICY FOR THE INTEGRATION OF A PEDAGOGY OF ALOHA IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR IMPROVED LEARNING IN THE 21ST CENTURY."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3221

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

ENE

H.C.R. No. 235, H.D. 2

"SUPPORTING THE PHASE OUT OF PRODUCTION AND IMPORTATION OF DECABROMODIPHENYL ETHER IN THE UNITED STATES." (AMENDED TITLE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3222

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

ENE/TIA

H.C.R. No. 216

"EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR HAWAII TO PURSUE THE BID TO HOST THE 2016 INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE WORLD CONSERVATION CONGRESS."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3223

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

WTL/JGO

H.C.R. No. 289, H.D. 1

"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." (AMENDED TITLE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3228

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

HMS

H.C.R. No. 262, H.D. 1

"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."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3229

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

PSM

H.C.R. No. 123

"RECOGNIZING AEROSPACE AS A STRATEGIC AND TIMELY GROWTH INDUSTRY FOR HAWAII AND REQUESTING THE STATE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE PROACTIVE, COORDINATED, AND SUSTAINED ACTION TO FULLY REALIZE THE SIGNIFICANT SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL BENEFITS THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY CAN BRING TO THE STATE."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3230

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

PSM

H.C.R. No. 139

"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."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3231

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

PSM

H.C.R. No. 187

"REQUESTING THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A HOPE PAROLE PILOT PROGRAM."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3232

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

PSM

H.C.R. No. 223, H.D. 1

"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." (AMENDED TITLE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3233

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

PSM/TIA

H.C.R. No. 175

"URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO DESIGNATE THE HONOR AND REMEMBER FLAG AS A NATIONAL SYMBOL OF OUR NATION'S CONCERN AND COMMITMENT TO HONORING AND REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE US ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Final Reading

Conf. Com. Rep. No. 12 - 10

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

H.B. No. 1190, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION."

 

(Highway Safety; Traffic Accident Investigation)

 

 

 

 

Conf. Com. Rep. No. 13 - 10

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

H.B. No. 2020, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO COUNTIES."

 

(Traffic Regulation)

 

 

 

 

Conf. Com. Rep. No. 14 - 10

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

H.B. No. 1854, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO EDUCATION."

 

(Food Distribution Program Revolving Fund; Allowable Uses)

 

 

 

 

Conf. Com. Rep. No. 15 - 10

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

H.B. No. 2676, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE KAHO‘OLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION."

 

(Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission; Procurement)

 

 

 

 

Conf. Com. Rep. No. 16 - 10

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

H.B. No. 2239, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM."

 

(Deposit Beverage Container Program; Dietary Supplements)

 

 

 

 

Conf. Com. Rep. No. 59 - 10

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

S.B. No. 950, S.D. 2, H.D. 3, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS."

 

(Electric Guns)

 

 

 

 

Conf. Com. Rep. No. 60 - 10

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

S.B. No. 2449, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING."

 

(Driver Licensing; Provisional License)

 

 

 

 

Conf. Com. Rep. No. 61 - 10

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

S.B. No. 2019, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM TERM OF COMMERCIAL USE AND OPERATOR PERMITS FOR THRILL CRAFT AND PARASAILING."

 

(Thrill Craft and Parasailing; Time Limit on Permits)

 

 

 

 

Conf. Com. Rep. No. 62 - 10

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

S.B. No. 2817, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES."

 

(Solar Energy Device; Homeowners Associations)

 

 

 

 

S.B. No. 2547, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

"RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS."

 

(Small Boat Harbors; Permits)

 

 

 

 

 

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

·         Committee Hearing Schedule:

COMMITTEE

DATE & TIME

ROOM

PSM

4/26/2010 2:00 PM

16

LBR/WAM

4/26/2010 3:00 PM

312

PSM

4/28/2010 8:30 AM

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Adjournment