OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-FIFTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 67
47th LEGISLATIVE DAY-APRIL 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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AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF THE LEASE OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT S-5252 AND THE 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; AND URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONTINUE THE LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL BOARDING PROGRAM.
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WLO, EDN, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A JOINT LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE'S HANDLING OF THE STATE'S INVESTMENT IN STUDENT LOAN AUCTION RATE SECURITIES.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ASSIST PUBLIC SCHOOLS STATEWIDE IN ADOPTING AND IMPLEMENTING COMPREHENSIVE CAMPUS RECYCLING POLICIES.
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EEP/EDN, FIN |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR LOCAL ACCOUNTABILITY OF DRUG FORMULARIES AND DRUG PRIOR AUTHORIZATION POLICIES.
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HLT/HUS/LAB, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FOLLOW-UP AUDIT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF STATE BOATING FACILITIES BY THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
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WLO, LMG |
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REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION CONTRACTS.
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FIN |
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AUTHORIZING AN INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE CONTESTED CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING THE COMMISSION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE BY A PARENT, AND TO ASSESS THE USE AND APPLICATION OF SECTION 571-46, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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HUS, JUD, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A CONSISTENT FUNDING FORMULA, PROCESS, OR BOTH, BY WHICH EQUITABLE FUNDING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS IS DETERMINED.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO IMPROVE AWARENESS OF AND STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH DYSLEXIA.
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EDN/HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS OF ITS HOUSING PROJECTS AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE AUTHORITY'S PLAN TO IMPLEMENT THE TENANT MONITOR PROGRAM.
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HSG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE A HAWAII HEALTH CARE SUMMIT TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR HEALTH CARE IN HAWAII.
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HLT/HUS, LMG, FIN |
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URGING THE BOARD OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE TO ADOPT RULES CONSISTENT WITH ACT 22, SPECIAL SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2009, TO ALLOW NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS TO PERFORM PARENTERAL THERAPY.
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HLT, CPC |
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ENCOURAGING ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EMPLOYERS IN THIS STATE TO USE E-VERIFY TO CONFIRM EMPLOYEE WORKPLACE ELIGIBILITY.
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LAB, JUD |
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REQUESTING A STATUS REPORT FROM THE HAWAI‘I CAPITAL CULTURAL COALITION.
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TCI, JUD |
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REQUESTING A STUDY OF SYSTEMS OR PLANS THAT MAY ACCOMMODATE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S NEED TO RETAIN, PROMOTE, AND COMPETITIVELY COMPENSATE PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES IN CERTAIN AREAS, WITHOUT REQUIRING THOSE EMPLOYEES TO ASSUME SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND A STUDY OF THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S ADOPTION OF A SYSTEM SIMILAR TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S EXECUTIVE/MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
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EDN/LAB, LMG, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO MEET OR EXCEED OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION POSITION BENCHMARKS FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH AND CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM IN THE STATE.
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LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A HEALTH CARE REFORM TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE METHODS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY, SAFETY, EFFICIENCY, AND COST OF HAWAII'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, TO REDUCE MEDICAL ERRORS AND INCREASE PATIENT SAFETY, TO SEEK SOLUTIONS TO ELIMINATE DOCTOR SHORTAGES, AND TO ADDRESS THE ROLE AND IMPACT OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM IN COMPENSATING VICTIMS INJURED BECAUSE OF MEDICAL ERRORS.
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HLT, LMG, JUD |
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PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 26, 2010, AS MESOTHELIOMA AWARENESS DAY.
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HLT |
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REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND AIRING OF PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ON COMMERCIAL PASSENGER AIR FLIGHTS TO THE STATE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CARING FOR THE STATE'S UNIQUE AND FRAGILE ECOSYSTEM.
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TRN/EEP/TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO EVALUATE THE NEED FOR AND RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR NURSES.
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HED/HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY TO IDENTIFY UP TO FIVE HUNDRED NON-VIOLENT INMATES WHO COULD BE INVOLVED IN A DAY REPORTING CENTER, BE MONITORED VIA TWENTY-FOUR HOUR/SEVEN DAYS A WEEK GPS ELECTRONIC MONITORING, BE INCLUDED IN AN EXTENDED WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAM, AND/OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN EARLY RELEASE PROGRAM.
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PBS, FIN |
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DESIGNATING THE PACIFIC AVIATION MUSEUM-PEARL HARBOR AT FORD ISLAND AS THE STATE MUSEUM OF AEROSPACE HISTORY.
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EBM/TCI, WLO |
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REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION MANDATING THE SIZE AND EXTENT OF A MANAGED CARE PLAN'S SPECIALTY NETWORK.
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HLT/HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING REPORTS ON THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF EXPANDED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY AND STEM INITIATIVES.
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EBM, EDN |
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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 ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SIMPLIFICATION OF SPECIALTY LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS.
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CPC, FIN |
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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.
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HLT/CPC, FIN |
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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.
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HLT, JUD |
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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.
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HLT/CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVISE AND UPDATE THE HAWAII LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING MANUAL.
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JUD, LMG, FIN |
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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.
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TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE ACTIVITIES SURROUNDING THE STATE'S PURCHASE OF AUCTION RATE SECURITIES AND TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AS APPROPRIATE.
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JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND GENERAL EXCISE TAXES ON THE INTERNET SALE OF TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS ARE BEING ASSESSED, COLLECTED, AND REMITTED TO THE STATE AND TO TAKE APPROPRIATE LEGAL ACTION, AS NECESSARY.
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JUD, 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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