HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
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Rep. Sylvia Luke, Chair |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen |
Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. Kaniela Ing |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Jo Jordan |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
Rep. Beth Fukumoto |
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Rep. Dee Morikawa |
Rep. Gene Ward |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 |
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11:00 A.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A # 1
The following measure(s) were previously heard on Wednesday, February 13.
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RELATING TO WAIPIO VALLEY. Establishes the Waipio Valley Advisory Commission to advise Department of Land and Natural Resources on the development of a long term plan for ensuring the proper stewardship and maintenance of Waipio valley. Requires DLNR to conduct a flood study for Waipio valley. Appropriation. Effective July 1, 2020.
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WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Repeals the temporary increase in income tax rates established by Act 60, SLH 2009, one year ahead of schedule by changing the sunset date of the increased tax rates from 12/31/2015 to 12/31/2014.
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FIN |
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The following measure(s) were previously heard on Thursday, February 14. Agenda #3.
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RELATING TO CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE FEES. Requires DHS to gather data and recommend fees for licensure and certification of certain programs transferred to DOH. Requires DHS to recommend fees for training and recertification of nurse aides. Effective July 1, 2013.
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HUS, FIN |
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The following measure(s) were previously heard on Thursday, February 21, Agenda #1.
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Requires legislative approval by simple majority vote of a concurrent resolution by both houses for any amendment or exception to the Kakaako final mauka area plan and makai area plan adopted by the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Effective July 1, 2020.
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WAL, FIN |
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The following measure(s) were previously heard on Friday, February 22, Agenda #1.
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RELATING TO MAKUA VALLEY. Establishes the Makua Valley Reserve Advisory Committee to provide advice regarding preservation and restoration activities in Makua Valley on Oahu.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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The following measure(s) were previously heard on Friday, February 22, Agenda #3.
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RELATING TO FOOD LABELING. Imposes labeling requirements and import restrictions on imported genetically engineered produce. Authorizes labeling of non-genetically engineered food and creates a private right of action to enjoin violations. Effective July 1, 2112.
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AGR, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT. Establishes single-use checkout bag program and fee. Directs use of fee revenues to mitigate the effects of single-use checkout bags and protect Hawaii's fresh water supply. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2112.
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Amends the tax credit for renewable energy technologies. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. Establishes a regulatory financing structure that authorizes the Public Utilities Commission and the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to provide low-cost loans for green infrastructure equipment to achieve measurable cost savings and achieve Hawaii's clean energy goals. Effective January 28, 2100.
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Addresses the unfunded liabilities for public employee health benefits without putting down $500,000,000 per year for the next thirty years. Calls for the formation and implementation of a captive insurance facility to effectively manage the administration and financing of the current and potential future employee benefit obligations of the state and county governments. Establishes the Hawaii employer-union health benefits captive insurance fund, minimum capital and surplus account, and reserve account that holds ten per cent of the unfunded liabilities, which has the effect of fully funding the liabilities. Effective July 1, 2014.
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LAB/CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION. Establishes a task force to study, among other things, the feasibility of allowing the operations of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation regional systems and their facilities to transition to public-private partnership status. Requires report to the Legislature prior to the 2014 Regular Session. Task force ceases to exist on June 30, 2015. Effective July 1, 2112.
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HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN |
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________________________________________ Rep. Sylvia Luke Chair |