THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
COMMITTEE
ON WAYS AND MEANS
Senator David Y. Ige, Chair
Senator Michelle N. Kidani, Vice-Chair
MEASURES DEFERRED TO FRIDAY, APRIL 05, 2013
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DATE: |
Friday, April 05, 2013 |
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TIME: |
9:30 AM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 211 |
DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE AND THE DEPARTMENT
OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO INVEST SPECIAL FUND HOLDINGS INTO LOCAL
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO CREATE A
TASK FORCE FOR RESPONSIBLE FISCAL ACTION. |
WAM |
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DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF TAXATION TO REVIEW SECTION
237-25(C), HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS A RATIONAL BASIS
FOR THE APPARENT DISPARITY BETWEEN THE APPLICATION OF THAT PROVISION AND
OTHER SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 237, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. |
WAM |
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REQUESTING STUDIES RELATING TO THE RESEARCH OF ISSUES ARISING
FROM THE POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF A GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS
LABELING OR RIGHT-TO-KNOW REGIMEN. |
AGL/CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IMPLEMENT A
SCHEDULE OF REDUCED IRRIGATION WATER TOLL RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE ISLAND OF
HAWAII AND HAMAKUA DISTRICT THAT DIFFERENTIATES AMONG DIFFERENT IRRIGATION
SYSTEM AREAS AND AGRICULTURAL USERS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION
OF HAWAII-GROWN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES THROUGH INCREASED USE OF IRRIGATION
WATER. |
AGL/WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IMPLEMENT A
SCHEDULE OF REDUCED IRRIGATION WATER TOLL RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE ISLAND OF
HAWAII AND HAMAKUA DISTRICT THAT DIFFERENTIATES AMONG DIFFERENT IRRIGATION
SYSTEM AREAS AND AGRICULTURAL USERS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION
OF HAWAII-GROWN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES THROUGH INCREASED USE OF IRRIGATION
WATER. |
AGL/WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE STATE TO PURCHASE AGRICULTURAL LAND FROM DOLE FOOD
COMPANY, INC. |
AGL/WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE STATE TO PURCHASE AGRICULTURAL LAND FROM DOLE FOOD
COMPANY, INC. |
AGL/WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO CONVENE A
WORKING GROUP COMPOSED OF VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES TO THE FULL
EXTENT OF THE NURSES' EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE STATE. |
CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO CONVENE A
WORKING GROUP COMPOSED OF VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES TO THE FULL
EXTENT OF THE NURSES' EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE STATE. |
CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CREATE A WORKING
GROUP TO STUDY INSURANCE RECOUPMENT. |
CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CREATE A WORKING
GROUP TO STUDY INSURANCE RECOUPMENT. |
CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET WITH INTERESTED
PARTIES TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A BOXING PILOT PROGRAM IN
AT LEAST ONE OF HAWAII'S PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS. |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET WITH INTERESTED
PARTIES TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A BOXING PILOT PROGRAM IN
AT LEAST ONE OF HAWAII'S PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS. |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
TO CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH,
IMPLEMENT, AND MONITOR STATEWIDE POLICIES FOR FAMILY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS IN
HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS. |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
TO CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO
ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT, AND MONITOR STATEWIDE POLICIES FOR FAMILY-SCHOOL
PARTNERSHIPS IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS. |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO RESEARCH STATE MODELS AND
BEST PRACTICES ON HOME SCHOOLED STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOL
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS AND EXPLORE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH A
PROGRAM IN HAWAII. |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO RESEARCH STATE MODELS AND
BEST PRACTICES ON HOME SCHOOLED STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOL
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS AND EXPLORE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH A
PROGRAM IN HAWAII. |
EDU, WAM |
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COMMENDING THE JUMP START TASK FORCE ON THE CREATION OF THE
JUMP START PROGRAM, ENCOURAGING EXPANSION OF THE PROGRAM TO SCHOOLS ON THE ISLANDS
OF MAUI AND HAWAII, AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO CONTINUE THEIR SUPPORT OF THE
PROGRAM. |
EDU/HRE, WAM |
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COMMENDING THE JUMP START TASK FORCE ON THE CREATION OF THE
JUMP START PROGRAM, ENCOURAGING EXPANSION OF THE PROGRAM TO SCHOOLS ON THE
ISLANDS OF MAUI AND HAWAII, AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND
THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO CONTINUE THEIR SUPPORT OF THE
PROGRAM. |
EDU/HRE, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AS PART OF ITS DEVELOPMENT
OF A COMPREHENSIVE HAWAIIAN STUDIES PROGRAM, TO CREATE A COALITION TO ADDRESS
THE ISSUE OF DEVELOPING ASSESSMENTS IN THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE FOR HAWAIIAN
LANGUAGE IMMERSION STUDENTS TO MORE ACCURATELY MEASURE THEIR ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT. |
EDU/THA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AS PART OF ITS DEVELOPMENT
OF A COMPREHENSIVE HAWAIIAN STUDIES PROGRAM, TO CREATE A COALITION TO ADDRESS
THE ISSUE OF DEVELOPING ASSESSMENTS IN THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE FOR HAWAIIAN
LANGUAGE IMMERSION STUDENTS TO MORE ACCURATELY MEASURE THEIR ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT. |
EDU/THA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW POLICY NO.
6701 IN LIGHT OF THE STATE'S EFFORT TO RENOVATE AND BUILD TWENTY-FIRST
CENTURY SCHOOLS AND TO REPORT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE. |
EDU/EGH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW POLICY NO.
6701 IN LIGHT OF THE STATE'S EFFORT TO RENOVATE AND BUILD TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
SCHOOLS AND TO REPORT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE. |
EDU/EGH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE
STATE LIBRARIAN, TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ACTIVATING A STATEWIDE LIBRARY
ADVISORY COMMISSION. |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE
STATE LIBRARIAN, TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ACTIVATING A STATEWIDE LIBRARY
ADVISORY COMMISSION. |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE EXTENSION OF THE GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING TASK
FORCE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS ISSUES THAT AFFECT PROCUREMENT
FOR GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASED THROUGH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING
HUMAN SERVICE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT DELIVER PIVOTAL GOODS AND SERVICES
TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND OTHER SMALL BUSINESSES. |
EGH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY
THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE AND IDENTIFY AMENDMENTS THAT WOULD INCREASE
ECONOMY, EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND IMPARTIALITY IN THE PROCUREMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. |
EGH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY
THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE AND IDENTIFY AMENDMENTS THAT WOULD INCREASE
ECONOMY, EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND IMPARTIALITY IN THE PROCUREMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. |
EGH, WAM |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO
DETERMINE POTENTIAL PARCELS OF LAND UNDER THE OWNERSHIP OF THE STATE OR THE
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU WHERE JURISDICTION SHOULD BE EXCHANGED TO
FACILITATE SPECIFIC MISSIONS. |
EGH/WTL/PSM, WAM |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO
DETERMINE POTENTIAL PARCELS OF LAND UNDER THE OWNERSHIP OF THE STATE OR THE
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU WHERE JURISDICTION SHOULD BE EXCHANGED TO
FACILITATE SPECIFIC MISSIONS. |
EGH/WTL/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONSIDER WHETHER
STRANDED COSTS ARE A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN THE ELECTRIC UTILITIES' FAILURE TO
RETIRE OLD, OIL-FIRED GENERATION PLANTS AND ANY APPROPRIATE MEASURES THAT
WOULD ENCOURAGE ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO RETIRE OLD, OIL-FIRED GENERATION PLANTS
AND THE POTENTIAL IMPACT THIS WOULD HAVE ON RATEPAYERS. |
ENE/CPN, WAM |
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URGING THE INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A
COMPREHENSIVE INTERAGENCY PLAN FOR THE CONTROL AND ERADICATION OF ALBIZIA
THROUGHOUT THE STATE; STARTING WITH THE ISLAND OF HAWAII, AND TO PARTNER TO
UTILIZE ALBIZIA TREES THAT ARE REMOVED AND URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
TO INVESTIGATE BIOCONTROL AGENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF ALBIZIA. |
ENE, WAM |
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URGING THE INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A
COMPREHENSIVE INTERAGENCY PLAN FOR THE CONTROL AND ERADICATION OF ALBIZIA
THROUGHOUT THE STATE; STARTING WITH THE ISLAND OF HAWAII, AND TO PARTNER TO
UTILIZE ALBIZIA TREES THAT ARE REMOVED AND URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE TO INVESTIGATE BIOCONTROL AGENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF ALBIZIA. |
ENE, WAM |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 643 PAPAHEHI
PLACE, HONOLULU, HAWAII. |
HMS/THA, WAM |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 95-011
KUAHELANI AVENUE, NO. 111, MILILANI, HAWAII. |
HMS/THA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL
IMPACTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR HEARING AIDS. |
HMS/CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONTINUE ITS
RESEARCH OF THE TIMEBANKING CONCEPT FOR HAWAII'S RESPITE SYSTEM. |
HMS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONTINUE ITS
RESEARCH OF THE TIMEBANKING CONCEPT FOR HAWAII'S RESPITE SYSTEM. |
HMS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO ASSEMBLE A
WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY INNOVATIVE HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR HOMELESS NATIVE
HAWAIIAN FAMILIES; INVESTIGATE SUITABLE AND AVAILABLE FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY,
AND PRIVATE LAND FOR INNOVATIVE HOUSING PROJECTS; AND PREPARE A PLAN TO
DEVELOP A DEMONSTRATION HOUSING PROJECT FOR HOMELESS NATIVE HAWAIIAN FAMILIES
THAT CAN SERVE AS A MODEL STATEWIDE. |
HMS/THA/WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO ASSEMBLE A
WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY INNOVATIVE HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR HOMELESS NATIVE
HAWAIIAN FAMILIES; INVESTIGATE SUITABLE AND AVAILABLE FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY,
AND PRIVATE LAND FOR INNOVATIVE HOUSING PROJECTS; AND PREPARE A PLAN TO
DEVELOP A DEMONSTRATION HOUSING PROJECT FOR HOMELESS NATIVE HAWAIIAN FAMILIES
THAT CAN SERVE AS A MODEL STATEWIDE. |
HMS/THA/WTL, WAM |
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URGING CONSIDERATION OF MEDICAID EXPANSION AS A VIABLE
SOLUTION TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS WITH INCOME
BETWEEN ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE PERCENT AND TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE
FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. |
HMS/CPN, WAM |
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URGING CONSIDERATION OF MEDICAID EXPANSION AS A VIABLE
SOLUTION TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS WITH INCOME
BETWEEN ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE PERCENT AND TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE
FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. |
HMS/CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES AND
CONCERNS RAISED BY THE SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY RELATING TO
THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. |
HRE, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO GIVE PREFERENCE TO LOCAL CANDIDATES WHEN HIRING FOR
EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. |
HRE/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO GIVE PREFERENCE TO LOCAL CANDIDATES WHEN HIRING FOR
EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. |
HRE/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE POTENTIAL
REGULATION OF UNACCREDITED DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE. |
HRE/CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO TO ESTABLISH A
FORMAL ASSOCIATION WITH AND PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FUNDING FOR THE RISE 21ST
CENTURY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. |
HRE, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO TO ESTABLISH A
FORMAL ASSOCIATION WITH AND PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FUNDING FOR THE RISE 21ST
CENTURY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. |
HRE, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO TO CONDUCT AN
OUTREACH PROGRAM, PERFORM A NEEDS ASSESSMENT, AND ESTABLISH A HIGHER
EDUCATION LEARNING CENTER IN THE DISTRICT OF PUNA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. |
HRE/AGL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO TO CONDUCT AN
OUTREACH PROGRAM, PERFORM A NEEDS ASSESSMENT, AND ESTABLISH A HIGHER EDUCATION
LEARNING CENTER IN THE DISTRICT OF PUNA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. |
HRE/AGL, WAM |
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URGING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO
ESTABLISH A THREE-YEAR MORATORIUM ON ANY INCREASES OF RESIDENT TUITION. |
HRE, WAM |
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URGING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO
ESTABLISH A THREE-YEAR MORATORIUM ON ANY INCREASES OF RESIDENT TUITION. |
HRE, WAM |
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URGING THE FORMATION OF A WORK GROUP TO DEVELOP NUTRITION
GUIDELINES FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. |
HTH, WAM |
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URGING THE FORMATION OF A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING THE PROVISION OF OBESITY PREVENTION-RELATED
SERVICES AND COUNSELING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PATIENT
PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT. |
HTH/CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL
EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR SURVIVORS OF
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES. |
HTH/CPN, WAM |
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URGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORK GROUP TO EXAMINE SOCIAL
DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND RISK ADJUSTMENT FOR MEDICAID, GAP-GROUP, AND
UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS. |
HTH/HMS, WAM |
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URGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORK GROUP TO EXAMINE SOCIAL
DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND RISK ADJUSTMENT FOR MEDICAID, GAP-GROUP, AND
UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS. |
HTH/HMS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS
OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TOBACCO USE CESSATION TREATMENTS. |
HTH/CPN, WAM |
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URGING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A STROKE
SYSTEM OF CARE IN THE STATE. |
HTH, WAM |
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URGING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A STROKE
SYSTEM OF CARE IN THE STATE. |
HTH, WAM |
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK FEDERAL
FUNDING TO MATCH STATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC WORKS OF ART HONORING THE LATE
SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE AND THE LATE REPRESENTATIVE PATSY T. MINK. |
PSM/TEC, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONTINUE AND
EXPAND ITS STRUCTURED COMMUNITY PLACEMENT PROGRAMS. |
PSM, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO SERIOUSLY
CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STAND-ALONE REENTRY CENTER
IN HONOLULU FOR RECOVERING LOW-RISK CRIMINAL OFFENDERS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE
RESIDENTIAL AND DAY-REPORTING PROGRAM OPTIONS. |
PSM, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO SERIOUSLY
CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STAND-ALONE REENTRY CENTER
IN HONOLULU FOR RECOVERING LOW-RISK CRIMINAL OFFENDERS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE
RESIDENTIAL AND DAY-REPORTING PROGRAM OPTIONS. |
PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY TO THOROUGHLY
CONSIDER GRANTING PAROLE TO CLASS A, CLASS B, AND CLASS C FELONS BEFORE THE
EXPIRATION OF THEIR MAXIMUM TERMS. |
PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY TO THOROUGHLY
CONSIDER GRANTING PAROLE TO CLASS A, CLASS B, AND CLASS C FELONS BEFORE THE
EXPIRATION OF THEIR MAXIMUM TERMS. |
PSM, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE STATE AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO
SERIOUSLY CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC PLAYGROUND THAT
ALLOWS VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN TO FREELY EXPLORE THEIR ENVIRONMENT AND
INTERACT WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS IN A SAFE, WELCOMING, AND
DEVELOPMENTALLY ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT. |
PSM/HMS, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE STATE AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO
SERIOUSLY CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC PLAYGROUND THAT
ALLOWS VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN TO FREELY EXPLORE THEIR ENVIRONMENT AND
INTERACT WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS IN A SAFE, WELCOMING, AND
DEVELOPMENTALLY ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT. |
PSM/HMS, WAM |
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RECOGNIZING COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION AS A STRATEGIC AND
TIMELY GROWTH INDUSTRY FOR HAWAII AND REQUESTING THE STATE ADMINISTRATION TO
TAKE PROACTIVE, COORDINATED, AND SUSTAINED ACTION TO FULLY REALIZE THE
SIGNIFICANT SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL BENEFITS THAT SPACE
LAUNCH OPERATIONS AND RELATED AEROSPACE ENTERPRISE CAN BRING TO HAWAII. |
PSM/EGH, WAM |
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RECOGNIZING COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION AS A STRATEGIC AND
TIMELY GROWTH INDUSTRY FOR HAWAII AND REQUESTING THE STATE ADMINISTRATION TO
TAKE PROACTIVE, COORDINATED, AND SUSTAINED ACTION TO FULLY REALIZE THE
SIGNIFICANT SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL BENEFITS THAT SPACE
LAUNCH OPERATIONS AND RELATED AEROSPACE ENTERPRISE CAN BRING TO HAWAII. |
PSM/EGH, WAM |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS TO REACH AN AGREEMENT ON AN
APPROPRIATIONS BILL TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT FISCAL CRISIS AND MITIGATE ITS
NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE MILITARY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN
POPULATION IN HAWAII AND ACROSS THE NATION. |
PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO
DISPLAY ALL WORKS OF ART IN ITS COLLECTION AND TO MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON
THE INTERNET PHOTOGRAPHS AND INFORMATION OF EVERY WORK OF ART IN THE
FOUNDATION'S COLLECTION. |
TEC, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO
DISPLAY ALL WORKS OF ART IN ITS COLLECTION AND TO MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON
THE INTERNET PHOTOGRAPHS AND INFORMATION OF EVERY WORK OF ART IN THE
FOUNDATION'S COLLECTION. |
TEC, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONVENE A WORKING
GROUP TO EXPLORE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF INSURANCE NOTICES AND
DOCUMENTS. |
TEC/CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONVENE A WORKING
GROUP TO EXPLORE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF INSURANCE NOTICES AND
DOCUMENTS. |
TEC/CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PROPOSE
AMENDMENTS TO THE AIRLINE DEREGULATION ACT TO EXEMPT HAWAII FROM THE UNITED
STATES' PREEMPTION OF STATE ECONOMIC REGULATION OF INTERSTATE AIR
TRANSPORTATION. |
TIA/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PROPOSE
AMENDMENTS TO THE AIRLINE DEREGULATION ACT TO EXEMPT HAWAII FROM THE UNITED
STATES' PREEMPTION OF STATE ECONOMIC REGULATION OF INTERSTATE AIR
TRANSPORTATION. |
TIA/PSM, WAM |
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STRONGLY URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK AND
OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL AID TO THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
TO MIGRANTS FROM THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION NATIONS. |
TIA/PSM, WAM |
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STRONGLY URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK AND
OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL AID TO THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
TO MIGRANTS FROM THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION NATIONS. |
TIA/PSM, WAM |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ENHANCED TRADE AND INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES AMONG MEMBER COUNTRIES OF THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AND
ENCOURAGING SUPPORT FOR FINALIZATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP. |
TIA/PSM, WAM |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ENHANCED TRADE AND INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES AMONG MEMBER COUNTRIES OF THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AND
ENCOURAGING SUPPORT FOR FINALIZATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP. |
TIA/PSM, WAM |
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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. |
WTL, WAM |
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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 AND SALE OF PROPERTY. |
WTL, WAM |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT
COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAALAEA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR
THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE,
AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. |
WTL, WAM |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT
COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR
THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING PIER, SEAWALL, AND LANDSCAPING
AREA, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
CONSTRUCTED THEREON. |
WTL, WAM |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE
EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAPAHULU, HONOLULU,
OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND STEPS. |
WTL, WAM |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT
COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT LANIKAI, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR
SEAWALL AND REVETMENT PURPOSES. |
WTL, WAM |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A FIFTY-FIVE YEAR TERM,
NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT
PUAMANA, LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR VARIOUS SEAWALL STRUCTURES, A CONCRETE GROIN, AND
REVETMENT FOOTINGS OF A HISTORIC SWIMMING POOL. |
WTL, WAM |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING
A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS PURSUANT TO SECTION 171-53, HAWAII REVISED
STATUTES, RELATING TO RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF SUBMERGED OR RECLAIMED
PUBLIC LAND. |
WTL, WAM |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT
COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS PURSUANT TO SECTION 171-53,
HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, RELATING TO RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF SUBMERGED
OR RECLAIMED PUBLIC LAND. |
WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION TO COLLABORATE TO FORM A
PERMANENT PLAN TO PROTECT HUMPBACK WHALES FROM VESSEL STRIKES WITHIN THE
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY AND REQUESTING THE
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE A PLAN
TO PROTECT HUMPBACK WHALES AND WHALE-VESSEL CONTACT INFORMATION. |
WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION TO COLLABORATE TO FORM A
PERMANENT PLAN TO PROTECT HUMPBACK WHALES FROM VESSEL STRIKES WITHIN THE
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY AND REQUESTING THE
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE A PLAN
TO PROTECT HUMPBACK WHALES AND WHALE-VESSEL CONTACT INFORMATION. |
WTL, WAM |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING
A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS PURSUANT TO SECTION 171-53, HAWAII REVISED
STATUTES, RELATING TO RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF SUBMERGED OR RECLAIMED
PUBLIC LAND. |
WTL, WAM |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING
A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS PURSUANT TO SECTION 171-53, HAWAII REVISED
STATUTES, RELATING TO RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF SUBMERGED OR RECLAIMED
PUBLIC LAND. |
WTL, WAM |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING
A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS PURSUANT TO SECTION 171-53, HAWAII REVISED
STATUTES, RELATING TO THE RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF SUBMERGED OR RECLAIMED
PUBLIC LAND. |
WTL, WAM |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT
COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MANELE BAY, LANAI, FOR
RENOVATION OF MANELE SMALL BOAT HARBOR. |
WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, IN
CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO EXPLORE FEASIBLE
OPTIONS RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE SUSTAINED WHILE MOUNTAIN
CLIMBING, ROCK CLIMBING, RAPPELLING, AND BOULDERING ON PUBLIC LAND. |
WTL/JDL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, IN
CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO EXPLORE FEASIBLE
OPTIONS RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE SUSTAINED WHILE MOUNTAIN
CLIMBING, ROCK CLIMBING, RAPPELLING, AND BOULDERING ON PUBLIC LAND. |
WTL/JDL, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS WITH
THE PRIVATE LESSEE OF STATE LAND TO MUTUALLY CANCEL THE LEASE OR,
ALTERNATIVELY, TO OBTAIN A PUBLIC EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE COUNTY TO ALLOW
THE COUNTY TO PROCEED WITH ITS PLANS FOR THE WAIMEA TRAILS AND GREENWAYS
TRAILHEAD AND COUNTY PARK. |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS WITH
THE PRIVATE LESSEE OF STATE LAND TO MUTUALLY CANCEL THE LEASE OR,
ALTERNATIVELY, TO OBTAIN A PUBLIC EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE COUNTY TO ALLOW
THE COUNTY TO PROCEED WITH ITS PLANS FOR THE WAIMEA TRAILS AND GREENWAYS
TRAILHEAD AND COUNTY PARK. |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
No testimony will be accepted.
FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and
measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both
underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the
agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 808-586-6230.