HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
STATE OF HAWAII
TWENTY-SEVENTH STATE LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION, 2013
April 2, 2013
42nd Day
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Associate Pastor Max R. Fowler Kakaako Christian Fellowship |
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Received communication transmitting Senate Concurrent Resolution Nos. 97 and 108, both having been adopted in the Senate. |
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CONGRATULATING THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ON THE MOMENTOUS OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY. |
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CONGRATULATING WAIANAE HIGH SCHOOL'S SEARIDER DIGITAL TEAM FOR RECEIVING THE APPLE DISTINGUISHED PROGRAM DESIGNATION. |
6. Reports of Standing Committees
HUMAN SERVICES
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE RIGHTS AND DUE PROCESS REQUIREMENTS REGARDING COMPLAINTS, GRIEVANCES, AND APPEALS ACROSS CARE SETTINGS FOR MEDICAID NURSING FACILITY LEVEL OF CARE CLIENTS WHO RECEIVE HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE RIGHTS AND DUE PROCESS REQUIREMENTS REGARDING COMPLAINTS, GRIEVANCES, AND APPEALS ACROSS CARE SETTINGS FOR MEDICAID NURSING FACILITY LEVEL OF CARE CLIENTS WHO RECEIVE HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH
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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.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH
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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.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PREPARE A PROGRESS REPORT ON DETAILING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE AND RE-ENGINEER PROCESSING FOR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PREPARE A PROGRESS REPORT ON DETAILING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE AND RE-ENGINEER PROCESSING FOR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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HUMAN SERVICES
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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HUMAN SERVICES
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION, WITH EMPHASIS ON THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
REFER TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT |
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VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS, TO PLAN AND ESTABLISH A MEMORIAL HONORING THE VETERANS OF THE PERSIAN GULF WAR, OPERATION DESERT STORM, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, OPERATION NEW DAWN, AND OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS, TO PLAN AND ESTABLISH A MEMORIAL HONORING THE VETERANS OF THE PERSIAN GULF WAR, OPERATION DESERT STORM, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, OPERATION NEW DAWN, AND OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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PUBLIC SAFETY
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CIVIL DEFENSE TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING WHAT ACTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN PEOPLE REFUSE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES OR CLOSE THEIR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN EVACUATION ZONES DURING NATURAL DISASTERS.
REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CIVIL DEFENSE TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING WHAT ACTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN PEOPLE REFUSE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES OR CLOSE THEIR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN EVACUATION ZONES DURING NATURAL DISASTERS.
REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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PUBLIC SAFETY
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REQUESTING ALL AGENCIES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO CONDUCT ANNUAL, MANDATORY, IMPLICIT, UNCONSCIOUS BIAS TRAINING FOR SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING ALL AGENCIES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO CONDUCT ANNUAL, MANDATORY, IMPLICIT, UNCONSCIOUS BIAS TRAINING FOR SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT A THREE-YEAR EARNED-TIME PILOT PROGRAM TO ALLOW INMATES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO EARN CREDIT TOWARD REDUCING THEIR MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT A THREE-YEAR EARNED-TIME PILOT PROGRAM TO ALLOW INMATES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO EARN CREDIT TOWARD REDUCING THEIR MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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PUBLIC SAFETY
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO EXPAND COMMUNITY DRUG TREATMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS AND MOVE LOW-RISK OFFENDERS INTO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY ADDRESS THEIR PATHWAYS TO INCARCERATION.
REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO EVALUATE IN THE RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARDS STUDY PREFERENCES FOR CERTAIN RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CLEAN ENERGY STANDARD.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO EVALUATE IN THE RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARDS STUDY PREFERENCES FOR CERTAIN RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CLEAN ENERGY STANDARD.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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HEALTH
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY SERVICES PATIENT ADVOCATE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS RECEIVING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY SERVICES PATIENT ADVOCATE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS RECEIVING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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HEALTH/ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SANITATION BRANCH.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT |
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HEALTH/OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, OR DEATH CONTAINING NAMES IN THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AS ACCURATELY AND TIMELY AS CERTIFICATES CONTAINING NAMES THAT ARE NOT IN THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF BIRTH, MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, OR DEATH CONTAINING NAMES IN THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AS ACCURATELY AND TIMELY AS CERTIFICATES CONTAINING NAMES THAT ARE NOT IN THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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HEALTH
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URGING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A STROKE SYSTEM OF CARE IN THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A STROKE SYSTEM OF CARE IN THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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HEALTH
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REQUESTING COLLABORATION AMONG VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE NURSES' EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING COLLABORATION AMONG VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE NURSES' EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ELIMINATE DIESEL CREMATORS IN THE STATE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ELIMINATE DIESEL CREMATORS IN THE STATE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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HEALTH
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONTINUE ITS RESEARCH OF THE TIMEBANKING CONCEPT FOR HAWAII'S RESPITE SYSTEM.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONTINUE ITS RESEARCH OF THE TIMEBANKING CONCEPT FOR HAWAII'S RESPITE SYSTEM.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO RECONVENE THE CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES AND HALFWAY HOUSES TASK FORCE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO RECONVENE THE CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES AND HALFWAY HOUSES TASK FORCE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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HEALTH
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DESIGNATING MARCH AS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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DESIGNATING MARCH AS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE HAWAII PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION TO DEVELOP DRAFT LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING, IMPLEMENTING, AND MONITORING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS IN HAWAII.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE HAWAII PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION TO DEVELOP DRAFT LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING, IMPLEMENTING, AND MONITORING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS IN HAWAII.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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HEALTH
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY: HAWAII DIVISION, TO DEVELOP DRAFT LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING, IMPLEMENTING, AND MONITORING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS IN HAWAII.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY: HAWAII DIVISION, TO DEVELOP DRAFT LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING, IMPLEMENTING, AND MONITORING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS IN HAWAII.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A TOBACCO-FREE UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR ALL UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES AND FACILITIES.
REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION |
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HEALTH
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ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A TOBACCO-FREE UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR ALL UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES AND FACILITIES.
REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPOSING A SALES TAX ON NON-ESSENTIAL FOOD ITEMS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPOSING A SALES TAX ON NON-ESSENTIAL FOOD ITEMS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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HEALTH
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URGING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND TO PAY THE TRICARE RESERVE SELECT PREMIUM FOR ELIGIBLE STATE AND COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES WHO DECLINE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE THROUGH THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND AND INSTEAD OPT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE THROUGH TRICARE RESERVE SELECT.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND TO PAY THE TRICARE RESERVE SELECT PREMIUM FOR ELIGIBLE STATE AND COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES WHO DECLINE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE THROUGH THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND AND INSTEAD OPT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE THROUGH TRICARE RESERVE SELECT.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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AGRICULTURE
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IMPLEMENT DIFFERENTIATED WATER TOLL RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE HAMAKUA DISTRICT IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH
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URGING CONSIDERATION IN SEEKING 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.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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URGING CONSIDERATION IN SEEKING 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.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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AGRICULTURE/ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND APPROPRIATE RATE DESIGN INCENTIVES FOR ELECTRICITY USED OR CONSUMED FOR AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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AGRICULTURE/ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND APPROPRIATE RATE DESIGN INCENTIVES FOR ELECTRICITY USED OR CONSUMED FOR AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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EDUCATION
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO UNDERTAKE A SYSTEMWIDE REVIEW OF ITS OVERSIGHT, MONITORING, AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE OPERATIONAL AND FISCAL PRACTICES OF THE DEPARTMENT'S SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES BRANCH.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO UNDERTAKE A SYSTEMWIDE REVIEW OF ITS OVERSIGHT, MONITORING, AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE OPERATIONAL AND FISCAL PRACTICES OF THE DEPARTMENT'S SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES BRANCH.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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EDUCATION
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND THE MANDARIN CHINESE LANGUAGE CURRICULUM IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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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.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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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.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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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.
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EDUCATION
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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.
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT PROCEDURE TO ENSURE THAT OUT-OF-STATE DESIGN PROFESSIONALS PRACTICING IN HAWAII ARE PAYING APPROPRIATE STATE TAXES.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT PROCEDURE TO ENSURE THAT OUT-OF-STATE DESIGN PROFESSIONALS PRACTICING IN HAWAII ARE PAYING APPROPRIATE STATE TAXES.
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS FOR INSURANCE NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS FOR INSURANCE NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO IDENTIFY AND ANALYZE PERMISSIBLE AND UNLAWFUL METHODS OF FUNDRAISING FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE SEPARATION OF COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT BANKING FUNCTIONS THROUGH THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE GLASS-STEAGALL ACT OF 1933 OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION.
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE SEPARATION OF COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT BANKING FUNCTIONS THROUGH THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE GLASS-STEAGALL ACT OF 1933 OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION.
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AGRICULTURE
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO COME UP WITH A NATION-WIDE SYSTEM FOR MONITORING, LABELING, AND ENFORCING THE LABELING OF ALL WHOLE AND PROCESSED GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOODS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE AN AGRICULTURAL TOURISM TASK FORCE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO TOURISM |
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AGRICULTURE
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REVIEW FEDERAL LAWS PERTAINING TO THE STATE INSPECTION OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES ARRIVING INTO THE STATE OF HAWAII FROM INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS AND THE USE OF AIRPORT REVENUES FOR AGRICULTURAL INSPECTIONS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/HEALTH
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS THE DATA GAP ON AIR, SURFACE WATER, AND NEAR SHORE EFFECTS OF ATRAZINE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS THE DATA GAP ON AIR, SURFACE WATER, AND NEAR SHORE EFFECTS OF ATRAZINE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON ENERGY SECURITY.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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WATER & LAND
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON CURRENT AND POTENTIAL REVENUE GENERATING ACTIVITIES ON STATE-OWNED LAND AT SAND ISLAND.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A MARINE GAME FISHING TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PROPOSED REGULATORY SCHEME FOR REQUIRING LICENSURE FOR MARINE GAME FISHING.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS |
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VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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SUPPORTING THE AEGIS BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM AND THE GROUND-BASED MIDCOURSE DEFENSE SYSTEM.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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SUPPORTING THE AEGIS BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM AND THE GROUND-BASED MIDCOURSE DEFENSE SYSTEM.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO ESTABLISH A VETERAN WOMEN SERVICES COORDINATOR POSITION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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EDUCATION/HIGHER EDUCATION
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCORPORATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR TEACHING READING IN HAWAII SCHOOLS.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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EDUCATION
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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.
FOR ADOPTION |
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EDUCATION
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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.
FOR ADOPTION |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO INCORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION INTO THE SCIENCE CURRICULUM OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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JUDICIARY
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RELATING TO ELECTION OFFENSES. (Election Offenses; Misdemeanor)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING |
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RELATING TO MARIJUANA. (Marijuana; Possession; Civil Penalties)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING |
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Committee Referral Sheet No. 47
Floor presentations for Wednesday, April 3, 2013:
CONGRATULATING THE HIGHLANDS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM ON WINNING FIRST PLACE IN THE HAWAII STATE SCIENCE OLYMPIAD FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLS.
HONORING THE MAKAHA SONS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO HAWAIIAN MUSIC AND CULTURE.
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