OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-FIFTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 48
30th LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 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 AUDITOR TO PERFORM A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE REGULATION OF THE PROFESSION OF MUSIC THERAPY.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS ON REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS ON FLYING THE UNITED STATES AND STATE FLAG WITHIN PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS AND CONDOMINIUMS.
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HSG/EBM, JUD/CPC |
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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.
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HLT, EBM |
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INVESTIGATING ALLEGED IMPROPRIETIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S AWARDING OF THE HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT'S WIKI WIKI SHUTTLE SERVICE CONTRACT.
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TRN/EBM, FIN |
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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.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING WI-FI INTERNET ACCESS ON SCHOOL BUSES.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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TCI, CPC/JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED NATIONS TO GRANT TAIWAN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION.
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TCI |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO MAKE THE HALEAKALA TRAIL AVAILABLE TO THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING THAT A LO‘I BE ESTABLISHED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE STATE CAPITOL.
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HAW, WLO, FIN |
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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.
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HAW, WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE BOARD OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE TO PERMIT NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS LICENSED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2010, TO PERFORM PARENTERAL THERAPEUTICS.
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HLT, CPC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES THAT WOULD REZONE MAUNALUA BAY AND DEMARCATE THE ZONES MORE VISIBLY TO IMPROVE SAFETY.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF DETERMINING THE CAUSES OF ELDERLY ABUSE, DETERMINING BEST PRACTICES, AND ESTABLISHING A SENIOR LEGAL HELP LINE.
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HLT/HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO POST SIGNS INFORMING THE PUBLIC OF THE ILLEGALITY OF SHARK FEEDING AND TO AMEND ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH SHARK FEEDING LAWS.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES PROHIBITING THE DELIBERATE OBSTRUCTION AND DESTRUCTION OF NATURAL SPRINGS.
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WLO/EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENFORCE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST SHARK FEEDING IN STATE MARINE WATERS.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROHIBIT THE TETHERING OF ANY NON-DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES SANCTIONED VESSEL TO A DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES-INSTALLED BUOY OR MOORING WITHIN A MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE EXISTING SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW AND PRESERVATION OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN BURIAL SITES, INCLUDING DETERMINING FAIR AND EFFECTIVE PENALTIES FOR PERSONS WHO NEGLIGENTLY OR INTENTIONALLY DAMAGE SUCH SITES.
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HAW, WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO REQUIRE EVIDENCE OF SUFFICIENT SPACE TO PARK A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WHEN A PERSON APPLIES TO REGISTER THE VEHICLE.
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TRN, JUD |
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URGING VETERINARIANS PRACTICING IN HAWAII TO ALLOW ANIMAL OWNERS TO FILL PRESCRIPTIONS AT A PHARMACY OR OTHER ENTITY OF THEIR CHOICE.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXAMINE AND EVALUATE THE VERACITY, EXTENT, AND EFFECT OF CERTAIN ALLEGATIONS OF SHORTCOMINGS OF PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ENFORCE PROHIBITIONS TO DETER PARKING IN BICYCLE PATHS.
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TRN, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSIDER PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY WHEN ISSUING PERMITS FOR COMMERCIAL WEDDING OR PHOTOGRAPHIC ACTIVITIES ON PUBLIC LANDS.
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WLO/EBM, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND THE ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION (AVID) PROGRAM BY OFFERING MORE AVID ELECTIVE COURSES IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING THE NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS IN EACH SCHOOL DAY.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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HUS, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXEMPT THE ALA WAI AND KEEHI BOAT HARBORS FROM COUNTY ZONING AND BUILDING ORDINANCES.
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WLO |
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STRONGLY URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND LEAHI HOSPITAL TO REACH A JOINT AGREEMENT ON A COORDINATED MASTER PLAN TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES.
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HLT/HED |
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STRONGLY URGING THE GOVERNOR, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TO REOPEN NEGOTIATIONS TO REDUCE FURLOUGH FRIDAYS.
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EDN/LAB, FIN |
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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.
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EBM, FIN |
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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.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE MIGRATION OF WEALTH IN HAWAII AND ITS IMPACT ON TAX COLLECTIONS.
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EBM, FIN |
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CALLING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY HOW COOPERATION BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR CAN FURTHER THE PURPOSES OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO EXEMPT LOUVER JALOUSIE WINDOWS INSTALLED ON UNCONDITIONED BUILDINGS OR DWELLINGS THROUGH THE RULEMAKING PROCESS FROM THE STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE ESTABLISHED UNDER ACT 82, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2007.
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EEP, CPC |
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ENCOURAGING LOCAL NEWS ORGANIZATIONS TO DILIGENTLY ENFORCE COMMENT POSTING GUIDELINES ON THEIR ONLINE PUBLICATIONS.
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JUD |
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SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF COCKFIGHTING AS A CULTURAL ACTIVITY.
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TCI, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT TO CONVENE A COMMITTEE TO IDENTIFY AT WHICH POINT VETERANS AND RETURNING RESERVISTS AND NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS ENTER THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS, INCLUDING DEVELOPING A VETERANS COURT.
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EBM, JUD |
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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.
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WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO INCLUDE A SECTION DEDICATED TO VETERANS OF THE CONFLICTS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN IN THE HAWAII STATE VETERANS CEMETERY AND ALLOW FOR PHOTOS AND OTHER MEMORIAL OBJECTS OF VETERANS TO BE PLACED AT GRAVESITES IN THE HAWAII STATE VETERANS CEMETERY.
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EBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE WIRELESS ENHANCED 911 FUND.
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PBS, LMG |
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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.
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JUD |
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ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BROADCAST PROGRAM'S CABLECASTS OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' PROCEEDINGS.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE REGULATION OF THE PROFESSION OF MUSIC THERAPY.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO DRAFT RECOMMENDATIONS ON REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS ON FLYING THE UNITED STATES AND STATE FLAG WITHIN PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS AND CONDOMINIUMS.
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HSG/EBM, JUD/CPC |
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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.
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HLT, EBM |
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INVESTIGATING ALLEGED IMPROPRIETIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S AWARDING OF THE HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT'S WIKI WIKI SHUTTLE SERVICE CONTRACT.
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TRN/EBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TO EXPAND ITS MONITORING OF FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDS AVAILABLE TO HAWAII.
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FIN |
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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.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW OF A PROPOSAL TO REGULATE ATHLETIC TRAINERS.
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TCI/CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING WI-FI INTERNET ACCESS ON SCHOOL BUSES.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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TCI, CPC/JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED NATIONS TO GRANT TAIWAN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION.
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TCI |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO MAKE THE HALEAKALA TRAIL AVAILABLE TO THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING THAT A LO‘I BE ESTABLISHED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE STATE CAPITOL.
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HAW, WLO, FIN |
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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.
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HAW, WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING CONGRESS TO ESTABLISH A POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
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EBM, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES THAT WOULD REZONE MAUNALUA BAY AND DEMARCATE THE ZONES MORE VISIBLY TO IMPROVE SAFETY.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF DETERMINING THE CAUSES OF ELDERLY ABUSE, DETERMINING BEST PRACTICES, AND ESTABLISHING A SENIOR LEGAL HELP LINE.
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HLT/HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO POST SIGNS INFORMING THE PUBLIC OF THE ILLEGALITY OF SHARK FEEDING AND TO AMEND ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH SHARK FEEDING LAWS.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES PROHIBITING THE DELIBERATE OBSTRUCTION AND DESTRUCTION OF NATURAL SPRINGS.
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WLO/EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENFORCE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST SHARK FEEDING IN STATE MARINE WATERS.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROHIBIT THE TETHERING OF ANY NON-DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES SANCTIONED VESSEL TO A DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES-INSTALLED BUOY OR MOORING WITHIN A MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE EXISTING SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW AND PRESERVATION OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN BURIAL SITES, INCLUDING DETERMINING FAIR AND EFFECTIVE PENALTIES FOR PERSONS WHO NEGLIGENTLY OR INTENTIONALLY DAMAGE SUCH SITES.
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HAW, WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO REQUIRE EVIDENCE OF SUFFICIENT SPACE TO PARK A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WHEN A PERSON APPLIES TO REGISTER THE VEHICLE.
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TRN, JUD |
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URGING VETERINARIANS PRACTICING IN HAWAII TO ALLOW ANIMAL OWNERS TO FILL PRESCRIPTIONS AT A PHARMACY OR OTHER ENTITY OF THEIR CHOICE.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXAMINE AND EVALUATE THE VERACITY, EXTENT, AND EFFECT OF CERTAIN ALLEGATIONS OF SHORTCOMINGS OF PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ENFORCE PROHIBITIONS TO DETER PARKING IN BICYCLE PATHS.
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TRN, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSIDER PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY WHEN ISSUING PERMITS FOR COMMERCIAL WEDDING OR PHOTOGRAPHIC ACTIVITIES ON PUBLIC LANDS.
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WLO/EBM, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND THE ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION (AVID) PROGRAM BY OFFERING MORE AVID ELECTIVE COURSES IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING THE NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS IN EACH SCHOOL DAY.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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HSG, JUD |
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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.
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HSG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXEMPT THE ALA WAI AND KEEHI BOAT HARBORS FROM COUNTY ZONING AND BUILDING ORDINANCES.
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WLO |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO EVALUATE THE STATE'S INVENTORY OF LANDS TO IDENTIFY PARCELS THAT CAN BE SOLD IN 2011.
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WLO, LMG/FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII AIR NATIONAL GUARD.
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LMG |
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STRONGLY URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND LEAHI HOSPITAL TO REACH A JOINT AGREEMENT ON A COORDINATED MASTER PLAN TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES.
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HLT/HED |
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STRONGLY URGING THE GOVERNOR, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TO REOPEN NEGOTIATIONS TO REDUCE FURLOUGH FRIDAYS.
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EDN/LAB, FIN |
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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.
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EBM, FIN |
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EXPRESSING LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE RIGHT TO DISPLAY THE UNITED STATES FLAG.
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HSG, JUD |
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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.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CLEAN AND SOBER HOME AND HALFWAY HOUSE TASK FORCE.
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HLT/HUS/PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND A PROCESS TO CREATE A CITIZEN ROAD WATCH PROGRAM.
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TRN, JUD |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE MIGRATION OF WEALTH IN HAWAII AND ITS IMPACT ON TAX COLLECTIONS.
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EBM, FIN |
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CALLING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY HOW COOPERATION BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR CAN FURTHER THE PURPOSES OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW BOARD AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO EXEMPT LOUVER JALOUSIE WINDOWS INSTALLED ON UNCONDITIONED BUILDINGS OR DWELLINGS THROUGH THE RULEMAKING PROCESS FROM THE STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE ESTABLISHED UNDER ACT 82, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2007.
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EEP, CPC |
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ENCOURAGING LOCAL NEWS ORGANIZATIONS TO DILIGENTLY ENFORCE COMMENT POSTING GUIDELINES ON THEIR ONLINE PUBLICATIONS.
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JUD |
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SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF COCKFIGHTING AS A CULTURAL ACTIVITY.
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TCI, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT TO CONVENE A COMMITTEE TO IDENTIFY AT WHICH POINT VETERANS AND RETURNING RESERVISTS AND NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS ENTER THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND HOW BEST TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS, INCLUDING DEVELOPING A VETERANS COURT.
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EBM, JUD |
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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.
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WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO INCLUDE A SECTION DEDICATED TO VETERANS OF THE CONFLICTS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN IN THE HAWAII STATE VETERANS CEMETERY AND ALLOW FOR PHOTOS AND OTHER MEMORIAL OBJECTS OF VETERANS TO BE PLACED AT GRAVESITES IN THE HAWAII STATE VETERANS CEMETERY.
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EBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE WIRELESS ENHANCED 911 FUND.
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PBS, LMG |
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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.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE CONTRACTING OF THIRD PARTY AGENTS TO INSPECT AND CERTIFY HAWAII-GROWN GREEN COFFEE BEANS.
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AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE PLANNING ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO A NEW STADIUM ON OAHU AND RELATED MATTERS.
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TCI, FIN |
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RE-REFERRAL
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A STATE-OWNED BANK.
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LMG, FIN |
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Permits existing net metered customers to remain with net metering program once alternative credits or compensation mechanisms are created. Prohibits electric utility from unreasonably denying, burdening, or delaying net energy metering contracts. (SD2)
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