OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-FIFTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 49
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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URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES TO IMPROVE THE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF ALL SCHOOL MEALS.
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EDN, FIN |
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SUPPORTING INCREASING FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR SCHOOL MEALS.
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EDN, FIN |
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CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE FARM TO SCHOOL MODELS.
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AGR/EDN, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN LOCAL ENERGY SERVICE COMPANIES TO PERFORM WORK ON STATE CONTRACTS.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON RETAIL WHEELING TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS TO MEET THE ELECTRICITY NEEDS OF RETAIL CUSTOMERS.
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CPC, EEP |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF RETAIL WHEELING THROUGH AN INVESTIGATIVE DOCKET.
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CPC, EEP |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY AVAILABLE LITERATURE CONCERNING THE POTENTIAL OF INCREASED LIFETIME CANCER RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CUMULATIVE RADIOACTIVE EXPOSURE AS A RESULT OF IMAGING PROCEDURES.
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HLT, LMG |
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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.
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JUD, LMG |
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URGING GOOGLE INC. TO SELECT HAWAII AS A TEST SITE TO CONDUCT THE GOOGLE GIGABIT BROADBAND INITIATIVE.
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EBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CORPORATION TO CREATE AN ENERGY INNOVATION AWARD.
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EBM/EEP, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SPORTS EXCHANGES WITH THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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TCI, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY STRUCTURAL CHANGES AND PROCEDURES TO THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO IMPROVE ACCOUNTABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE.
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LMG, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE NUUANU SHOPPING PLAZA AND ITS UNIQUE TREES.
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TCI, WLO |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PRIORITIZE CACAO FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION.
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AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF USING THE CLEANCEM PROCESS IN STATE PROCEDURES AND PROJECTS.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK CLARIFICATION FROM THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING THE USE OF AIRPORT REVENUES TO PAY FOR THE OPERATIONAL COSTS OF STATE AGRICULTURAL INSPECTIONS OF INCOMING AIR CARGO AT STATE AIRPORTS.
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AGR/TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT METHODS FOR THE CONTROL AND REDUCTION OF THE FERAL PIG POPULATION STATEWIDE.
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WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NOT TO INSPECT OR RELEASE ANY AIRLINE CARGO OF AN AIRLINE THAT DOES NOT REGULARLY PAY THE INSPECTION, QUARANTINE, AND ERADICATION SERVICE FEE AND CHARGE FOR THAT CARGO.
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AGR/TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO IMPLEMENT AN EARLY WARNING SYSTEM KNOWN AS THE BLUE ALERT TO EXPEDITE THE APPREHENSION OF VIOLENT CRIMINALS WHO KILL OR SERIOUSLY WOUND COUNTY, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
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PBS, FIN |
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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.
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HAW, WLO, FIN |
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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.
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HED/WLO, LMG |
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RECOGNIZING TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN TATTOOING AS AN ART FORM.
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HAW, TCI |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII "APEC 2011 STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMISSION" TO FACILITATE THE NOVEMBER 2011 APEC CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN HONOLULU.
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TCI/EBM, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING CELLULAR PHONE CARRIERS TO IMPLEMENT ONE-WAY CHARGES FOR CALLS ON THEIR NETWORKS.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS/BISHOP ESTATE TO KEEP KAMILO NUI VALLEY IN AGRICULTURAL LAND USE IN PERPETUITY AND TO ESTABLISH AFFORDABLE LEASE RENTS TO ALLOW FARMERS TO CONTINUE TO PRODUCE AGRICULTURAL CROPS AS A NATURAL RESOURCE INDUSTRY WHILE PROTECTING THE ESTABLISHED WATERSHED AND MINIMIZING THE FLOODING AND CONTAMINATION OF KUAPA POND.
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AGR/WLO, JUD |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF NON-CEDED LANDS HELD BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII IN KAPOLEI, HAWAII.
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WLO/HED, FIN |
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COMMENDING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN REDUCING THE BACKLOG OF MUCH NEEDED STREET REPAIRS AND REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONTINUE WITH STREET REPAVEMENT, REPAIRS, AND TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE REPAIR AND REPAVING OF SIDE STREETS ALONG KALIHI STREET.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ALL AGENCIES WITH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' CONTRACTS TO UPHOLD THEIR NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY FOR GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDERED PERSONS
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HUS, JUD |
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REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF ALL COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RECEIVING MEDICAID FUNDING OR SUBSIDIZING INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID.
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HUS/HLT, LMG |
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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.
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WLO, FIN |
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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.
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AGR, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING PEACE CORPS WASHINGTON TO REOPEN PEACE CORPS EAST TIMOR.
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TCI |
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COMMENDING PEACE CORPS INDONESIA FOR REOPENING IN MID-2010 AFTER FORTY-FIVE YEARS OF ABSENCE.
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TCI |
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REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A CRISIS TURNAROUND TASK FORCE.
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PBS, FIN |
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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.
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HUS/HLT, LMG, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT ABUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENTS.
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LAB, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL OCEAN POLICY AND CREATE A REGIONAL OCEAN PLANNING BOARD IN HAWAII, AND REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POLICY THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC REGION.
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WLO/EEP, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RATIFY AND ADOPT THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS.
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HAW, JUD |
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SUPPORTING VOTER CAMPAIGNS AND POLITICAL FORUMS FOR THE CANDIDATES SEEKING POLITICAL OFFICE, INCLUDING SEATS ON THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
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HAW, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PLACE A MORATORIUM ON ANY NEW PERMITS FOR OPEN WATER COMMERCIAL MARICULTURE FINFISH OPERATIONS.
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WLO, EBM |
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT NATIVE HAWAIIAN BUILDING CODES.
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HAW, WLO |
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SUPPORTING A FULL MORATORIUM ON ANY SALE, EXCHANGE, OR ALIENATION OF CROWN OR GOVERNMENT LANDS OF THE FORMER KINGDOM OF HAWAII, CURRENTLY HELD IN PUBLIC TRUST BY THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNTIL THE LEGAL CLAIMS OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN PEOPLES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES AND STATE OF HAWAII ARE COMPLETELY RESOLVED.
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HAW/WLO, JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXPLORE THE USE OF GROUND PENETRATING X-RAY AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF THESE TECHNOLOGIES IS FEASIBLE.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING JURISDICTION OVER THE COORDINATION OF THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BURIAL SITES OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORIGIN FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
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HAW/WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS AND CLARIFY THE TERM "BURIAL SITE".
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HAW/WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO REVISE ITS PRESENT POLICIES ON MATTERS OF SUCCESSORSHIP.
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HAW, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO WORK WITH THE TARO SECURITY AND PURITY TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY TARO LANDS AND DEVELOP POLICIES TO PROMOTE TARO FARMING.
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AGR/WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO LEASE AVAILABLE LANDS FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USES TO NON-HAWAIIANS AT MARKET RATES.
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HAW, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COMPLETE A STATEWIDE SURVEY AND INVENTORY TO IDENTIFY AND DOCUMENT HISTORIC PROPERTIES, AVIATION, ARTIFACTS, AND BURIAL SITES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION RELATING TO THE CULTURE AND HISTORY OF HAWAIIANS AND NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
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HAW/WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES TO IMPROVE THE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF ALL SCHOOL MEALS.
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EDN, FIN |
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SUPPORTING INCREASING FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR SCHOOL MEALS.
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EDN, FIN |
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CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE FARM TO SCHOOL MODELS.
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AGR/EDN, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN LOCAL ENERGY SERVICE COMPANIES TO PERFORM WORK ON STATE CONTRACTS.
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EEP, FIN |
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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.
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AGR, FIN |
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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.
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EDN/AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON RETAIL WHEELING TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS TO MEET THE ELECTRICITY NEEDS OF RETAIL CUSTOMERS.
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CPC, EEP |
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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.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF RETAIL WHEELING THROUGH AN INVESTIGATIVE DOCKET.
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CPC, EEP |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY AVAILABLE LITERATURE CONCERNING THE POTENTIAL OF INCREASED LIFETIME CANCER RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CUMULATIVE RADIOACTIVE EXPOSURE AS A RESULT OF IMAGING PROCEDURES.
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HLT, LMG |
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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.
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JUD, LMG |
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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.
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EBM, FIN |
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URGING GOOGLE INC. TO SELECT HAWAII AS A TEST SITE TO CONDUCT THE GOOGLE GIGABIT BROADBAND INITIATIVE.
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EBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CORPORATION TO CREATE AN ENERGY INNOVATION AWARD.
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EBM/EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE EFFECTS OF SPEEDING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF ABIDING BY SPEED LIMITS.
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TRN, JUD |
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ENCOURAGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SPORTS EXCHANGES WITH THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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TCI, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY STRUCTURAL CHANGES AND PROCEDURES TO THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO IMPROVE ACCOUNTABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE.
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LMG, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE NUUANU SHOPPING PLAZA AND ITS UNIQUE TREES.
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TCI, WLO |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PRIORITIZE CACAO FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION.
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AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF USING THE CLEANCEM PROCESS IN STATE PROCEDURES AND PROJECTS.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK CLARIFICATION FROM THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING THE USE OF AIRPORT REVENUES TO PAY FOR THE OPERATIONAL COSTS OF STATE AGRICULTURAL INSPECTIONS OF INCOMING AIR CARGO AT STATE AIRPORTS.
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AGR/TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT METHODS FOR THE CONTROL AND REDUCTION OF THE FERAL PIG POPULATION STATEWIDE.
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WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NOT TO INSPECT OR RELEASE ANY AIRLINE CARGO OF AN AIRLINE THAT DOES NOT REGULARLY PAY THE INSPECTION, QUARANTINE, AND ERADICATION SERVICE FEE AND CHARGE FOR THAT CARGO.
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AGR/TRN, FIN |
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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.
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AGR/EEP, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO IMPLEMENT AN EARLY WARNING SYSTEM KNOWN AS THE BLUE ALERT TO EXPEDITE THE APPREHENSION OF VIOLENT CRIMINALS WHO KILL OR SERIOUSLY WOUND COUNTY, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
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PBS, FIN |
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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.
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HAW, WLO, FIN |
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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.
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HED/WLO, LMG |
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REQUESTING ALL BRANCHES OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND ALL AGENCIES OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO MAKE GOVERNMENT RECORDS AVAILABLE IN DIGITIZED FORM READABLE BY SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND TO PROVIDE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC WITH THE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE NECESSARY TO DIGITIZE AND READ PUBLIC RECORDS.
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JUD, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN TATTOOING AS AN ART FORM.
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HAW, TCI |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A VOUCHER SYSTEM FOR THE COLLECTION OF USED TIRES TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL DUMPING.
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EEP, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO SEEK AND GATHER INPUT ON REVENUE GENERATING INITIATIVES FROM ITS BENEFICIARIES.
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HAW, FIN |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF NON-CEDED LANDS HELD BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII IN KAPOLEI, HAWAII.
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WLO/HED, FIN |
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COMMENDING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN REDUCING THE BACKLOG OF MUCH NEEDED STREET REPAIRS AND REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONTINUE WITH STREET REPAVEMENT, REPAIRS, AND TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE REPAIR AND REPAVING OF SIDE STREETS ALONG KALIHI STREET.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ALL AGENCIES WITH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' CONTRACTS TO UPHOLD THEIR NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY FOR GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDERED PERSONS
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HUS, JUD |
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REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF ALL COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RECEIVING MEDICAID FUNDING OR SUBSIDIZING INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID.
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HUS/HLT, LMG |
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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.
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WLO, FIN |
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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.
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HUS/HLT, LMG, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT ABUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENTS.
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LAB, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL OCEAN POLICY AND CREATE A REGIONAL OCEAN PLANNING BOARD IN HAWAII, AND REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POLICY THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC REGION.
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WLO/EEP, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RATIFY AND ADOPT THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS.
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HAW, JUD |
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SUPPORTING VOTER CAMPAIGNS AND POLITICAL FORUMS FOR THE CANDIDATES SEEKING POLITICAL OFFICE, INCLUDING SEATS ON THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
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HAW, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PLACE A MORATORIUM ON ANY NEW PERMITS FOR OPEN WATER COMMERCIAL MARICULTURE FINFISH OPERATIONS.
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WLO, EBM |
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT NATIVE HAWAIIAN BUILDING CODES.
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HAW, WLO |
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SUPPORTING A FULL MORATORIUM ON ANY SALE, EXCHANGE, OR ALIENATION OF CROWN OR GOVERNMENT LANDS OF THE FORMER KINGDOM OF HAWAII, CURRENTLY HELD IN PUBLIC TRUST BY THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNTIL THE LEGAL CLAIMS OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN PEOPLES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES AND STATE OF HAWAII ARE COMPLETELY RESOLVED.
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HAW/WLO, JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXPLORE THE USE OF GROUND PENETRATING X-RAY AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE USE OF THESE TECHNOLOGIES IS FEASIBLE.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING JURISDICTION OVER THE COORDINATION OF THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BURIAL SITES OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORIGIN FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
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HAW/WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS AND CLARIFY THE TERM "BURIAL SITE".
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HAW/WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO REVISE ITS PRESENT POLICIES ON MATTERS OF SUCCESSORSHIP.
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HAW, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE VOLUME AND NATURE OF THE GOODS AND SERVICES THAT WOULD NEED TO BE DONATED TO SCHOOLS IN REMOTE AREAS BEING CONSIDERED FOR CLOSURE IN EXCHANGE FOR TAX CREDITS, TO MAKE THOSE SCHOOLS VIABLE.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO WORK WITH THE TARO SECURITY AND PURITY TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY TARO LANDS AND DEVELOP POLICIES TO PROMOTE TARO FARMING.
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AGR/WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO LEASE AVAILABLE LANDS FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USES TO NON-HAWAIIANS AT MARKET RATES.
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HAW, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COMPLETE A STATEWIDE SURVEY AND INVENTORY TO IDENTIFY AND DOCUMENT HISTORIC PROPERTIES, AVIATION, ARTIFACTS, AND BURIAL SITES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION RELATING TO THE CULTURE AND HISTORY OF HAWAIIANS AND NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
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HAW/WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO COMPILE ANNUAL STATE AGENCY INFORMATION RELATING TO EFFICIENT USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE FUEL EFFICIENCY OF VEHICLES IN EACH EXECUTIVE AGENCY'S FLEET.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO REVISE THEIR REAL PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACT OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES ON TARO FARMERS IN THE STATE.
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RE-REFERRAL
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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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RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. Provides for the election of the office of Hawaiian affairs board members through a system of nonpartisan primary and general elections to begin with the 2014 elections. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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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 USE OF TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS. Extends sunset date in Act 264, relating to tobacco fund settlement, for continued use by John A. Burns School of Medicine. Requires annual reporting by the University of Hawaii. Reallocates moneys in the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund. (SD2)
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RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS NAMES AS DISTINGUISHED FROM TRADE NAMES AND SPECIFYING REGISTRATION PROCEDURES FOR PUBLICITY RIGHTS NAMES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 482P. Renames "publicity rights trade name registration" as "publicity rights name registration" under chapter 482P, Hawaii Revised Statutes; gives the department of commerce and consumer affairs discretion to implement the law in a manner that complies with the law's legislative intent. (SD1)
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RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. Authorizes pharmacists to provide medication therapy management to qualified QUEST patients. Requires pharmacies to have written collaborative pharmacy practice agreements on file for each qualified patient and have an electronically maintained patient records system for each qualified patient.
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RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. Clarifies that conflicts between a collective bargaining agreement and an employer's policy that concern accrued and available sick leave shall require the terms of the collective bargaining agreement to prevail. (SD1)
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