OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-FIFTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 27
17th LEGISLATIVE DAY-FEBRUARY 12, 2010
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Committee Abbreviations:
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AGR - Agriculture |
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CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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EBM - Economic Revitalization, Business, & Military Affairs |
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EDN - Education |
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EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection |
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FIN - Finance |
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HAW - Hawaiian Affairs |
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HED - Higher Education |
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HLT - Health |
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HSG - Housing |
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HUS - Human Services |
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JUD - Judiciary |
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LAB - Labor & Public Employment |
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LMG - Legislative Management |
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PBS - Public Safety |
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TCI - Tourism, Culture, & International Affairs |
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TRN - Transportation |
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WLO - Water, Land, & Ocean Resources |
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REFERRAL
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND THE RIAU ISLANDS PROVINCE OF INDONESIA.
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TCI, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS "HAWAI`I-GROWN CACAO MONTH."
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AGR, TCI |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND THE RIAU ISLANDS PROVINCE OF INDONESIA.
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TCI, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ACQUIRE THE BOATYARD ADJACENT TO THE STATE PIER AND TO ADDRESS PERMITTING AND USE CONFLICTS, AT HANALEI, KAUAI.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN AMBULANCE DISPATCH CENTER ON THE WEST SIDE OF KAUAI, BASED IN KALAHEO.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I TO RESTORE PRINCE KUHIO PARK TO ITS FORMER CONFIGURATION.
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WLO, FIN |
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DESIGNATING THE WEEK THAT INCLUDES AUGUST 24TH AS SURF WEEK IN HAWAII.
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TCI |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
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LAB, LMG |
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RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS "HAWAI`I-GROWN CACAO MONTH."
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RELATING TO INTRASTATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. Clarifies that the public utilities commission shall treat retail intrastate telecommunications services as fully competitive. Clarifies that the fully competitive designation shall not apply to services provided according to the statutory obligations of telecommunications carriers. (SD1)
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RELATING TO LIFE SETTLEMENTS. Extends the Life Settlements Act for an additional five years.
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RELATING TO INSURANCE CLAIMS ADJUSTERS. Allows a claims adjuster to take an examination approved by the Risk Management Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture in order to qualify for a limited insurance adjuster's license.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS. Removes limitations pertaining to reasonableness for service charges relating to dishonored checks.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO HIGHWAYS. Prohibits vending at scenic lookouts, without a vending concession permit. (SD1)
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO HAWAII INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS. Repeals law establishing the Hawaii institute for educational partnerships.
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RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS. Authorizes the governor to waive the requirements that the Molokai island burial council membership include geographic region, development, and large property owner representatives. (SD1)
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RELATING TO GROUP LIFE INSURANCE. Specifies conditions for group life insurance policies offered or delivered within the State. (SD1)
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RELATING TO REAL ESTATE LICENSEES. Requires that a real estate broker or salesperson possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. Increases the continuing education requirement for real estate licensees from ten to twenty hours in a two-year period.
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RELATING TO RESTORATION OF CERTAIN FORFEITED PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSES. Establishes times limits to restore forfeited chiropractic examiner licenses and individual real estate broker and salesperson licenses. (SD1)
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING. Conform sections 286-240(g) and (h), HRS to the federal commercial driver licensing law to meet the requirements of 49 CFR Section 383.51(e) before September 4, 2010, as required by Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
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RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING. Differentiate category four motor vehicles from commercial motor vehicles to clarify that category four motor vehicles do not include commercial motor vehicles as defined in section 286-2, HRS.
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RELATING TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Amends the frequency of statutorily required captive insurance company examinations from once every three years to once every five years, unless otherwise required by the Insurance Commissioner. Requires risk retention captive insurance companies to undergo examination within three years of formation. Eliminates reference to a repealed provision on minimum surplus requirements for captive insurance companies. Requires protected cell accounts established by sponsored captive insurance companies to be operated only under the forms of business organizations authorized by the Insurance Commissioner. (SD1)
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RE-REFERRAL
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION.
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RELATING TO DAMS AND RESERVOIRS. Establishes standards for the permitting, inspection, and maintenance of dams, reservoirs, and their appurtenant structures. Establishes the dam rehabilitation loan revolving fund and loan program. Authorizes the issuance of revenue bonds to fund the dam rehabilitation loan program.
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RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS. Requires the DLNR to issue a commercial permit to the owner of a commercial vessel with a mooring permit under certain conditions.
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