THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
THIRTY-FOURTH DAY
March 19, 2013-Tuesday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Roll Call
Approval of the Journal
Introductions
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING OUTSTANDING TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS. (Senator Tokuda)
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Informing the Legislature that on March 15, 2013, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1174 SD1 (Act 002). MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. |
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"RELATING TO HEALTH." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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"RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDL) |
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"RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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"URGING THE FORMATION OF A WORK GROUP TO DEVELOP NUTRITION GUIDELINES FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES." (Recommends referral to WAM) |
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"RELATING TO TOXIC PRODUCTS." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to CPN) |
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(HTH) |
"RELATING TO HEALTH." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to CPN) |
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"RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR HAWAI‘I PACIFIC HEALTH." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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"RELATING TO OBESITY PREVENTION." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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"RELATING TO HOSPITAL EMERGENCY COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDL) |
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"RELATING TO CANCER." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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"RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to CPN) |
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"RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to CPN) |
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"RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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"RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to 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." (Recommends referral to WAM) |
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(THA/EDU) |
"RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"RELATING TO MAMMOGRAPHY REPORTING." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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ORDER OF THE DAY
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALICIA DAMIEN LAU, for a term to expire 6-30-2016." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kaua'i Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHEILA CALCAGNO, for a term to expire 6-30-2016." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID KOPEC, for a term to expire 6-30-2016." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHIREE SOUZA, for a term to expire 6-30-2016." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LUCAS BRUNO, for a term to expire 6-30-2014." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, PETER GONZALEZ, for a term to expire 6-30-2015." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KARIN PHANEUF, for a term to expire 6-30-2015." |
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REFERRALS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2013
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE THE ACCURACY OF EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATIONS. (Eyewitness Identification; Wrongful Convictions; Task Force) |
PSM/JDL |
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URGING ALL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN HAWAII THAT PERFORM ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION TO CONSIDER PLACING HIV-POSITIVE PATIENTS WHO NEED AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT ON AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT WAITLIST. (HIV; Organ Transplant; Health Care Provider) |
HTH, CPN |
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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. (Licensed Psychologists; Continuing Education; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) |
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URGING FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO RECOGNIZE AND IMPLEMENT NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURAL MONITORING PROGRAMS AND URGING THE CREATION OF A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 6E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO INCLUDE CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES REGARDING NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURAL MONITORING. (Native Hawaiian Cultural Monitoring; State Historic Preservation Division) |
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RECOGNIZING JANUARY 17TH OF EVERY YEAR AS A DAY TO COMMEMORATE AND RECOGNIZE THE EVENTS AND STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE THAT LED TO THE UNITED CHURCHES OF CHRIST'S APOLOGY TO NA KANAKA MAOLI AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL APOLOGY TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS. (January 17; Commemoration; United Church of Christ Apology; United States Congress Apology) |
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RECOGNIZING JANUARY 17TH OF EVERY YEAR AS A DAY TO COMMEMORATE AND RECOGNIZE THE EVENTS AND STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE THAT LED TO THE APOLOGY TO NA KANAKA MAOLI BY THE UNITED CHURCHES OF CHRIST AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL APOLOGY TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND URGING SCHOOLS, THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO INCORPORATE THE FOREGOING APOLOGIES INTO THEIR CURRICULUM OR ORIENTATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. (January 17; Commemoration; United Church of Christ Apology; United States Congress Apology; Curriculum and Training) |
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RECOGNIZING ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER 2013 AS HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS DAY IN HAWAII. (Hydrocephalus Awareness Day) |
HTH/TEC |
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REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE AND IDENTIFY AMENDMENTS THAT WOULD INCREASE THE ECONOMY, EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND IMPARTIALITY IN THE PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. (State Procurement Code; Identify Amendments) |
EGH, WAM |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO CONVENE THE FOOD SUSTAINABILITY STANDARD TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A FOOD SUSTAINABILITY STANDARD FOR THE STATE. (Food Sustainability Standard Task Force) |
AGL/WTL/EGH |
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REQUESTING THE PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING DIVISION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER STREAMLINING OR CONSOLIDATING ANY OF THE LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF THE DIVISION. (Professional and Vocational Licensing Division; Boards and Commissions) |
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ENCOURAGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT GUIDELINES FOR THE TRAINING OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE CARE TO STUDENTS WITH DIABETES. (Board of Education; Department of Education; Diabetes Training) |
EDU/HTH, 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. (Education; Jump Start Task Force; Career and Technical Education) |
EDU/HRE, WAM |
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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. (Department of Education; School Food Services Branch) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING A PERMEABLE SURFACES TAX CREDIT. (Permeable Surfaces Tax Credit; Study) |
AGL/WTL, WAM |
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RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 6 THROUGH 13, 2013, AS "HAWAII FISHING AND SEAFOOD WEEK". (Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Week) |
EGH/AGL/TEC |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO STRIVE TO ACHIEVE OR MAINTAIN GENDER EQUITY IN THE NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS OF MEMBERS TO STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. (Gender Equity; Boards; Commissions) |
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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. (Non-exclusive Easement; Priscilla Jane McAuliffe Living Trust) |
WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE KAPIOLANI PARK TRUST TO EVALUATE ITS GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND IDENTIFY THE PERMISSIBLE USES OF THE PARK LANDS, INCLUDING DELINEATING ANY LIMITATIONS ON COMMERCIAL OR OTHER INCONSISTENT USES THAT MAY FALL OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE TRUST'S PURPOSE OR MAY CONSTITUTE WASTE OF THE TRUST PROPERTY. (Kapiolani Park Trust; Auditor; Report) |
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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. (Non-exclusive Easement; Submerged Lands) |
WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION TO RECOGNIZE THE INCREASING THREAT THAT OCEAN VESSELS PRESENT TO HUMPBACK WHALES WITHIN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY THROUGH STRONGER SAFETY, PENALTY, MONITORING, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (Department of Land and Natural Resources; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary; Vessel Restrictions) |
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. (Board of Land and Natural Resources; Easement; Seawall) |
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. (Reclamation and disposition of submerged or reclaimed public land ) |
WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INSCRIBE "E PLURIBUS UNUM" ON ITS ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER CARDS. (Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards; E Pluribus Unum) |
HMS, WAM |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO INCLUDE RESIDENT CITIZENS OF THE FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES WHO LAWFULLY RESIDE IN THE UNITED STATES AS "QUALIFIED ALIENS" UNDER THE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996 IN RECOGNIZING THEIR UNIQUE HISTORIC AND ONGOING SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Freely Associated States; Medicaid Eligibility) |
TIA/HMS/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION CLASSES IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. (Department of Education; Foreign Languages; Public Elementary Schools) |
EDU/TIA, 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. (University of Hawaii; Personnel) |
HRE/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONTINUE ITS RESEARCH OF THE TIMEBANKING CONCEPT FOR HAWAII'S RESPITE SYSTEM. (Executive Office on Aging; Timebanking) |
HMS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO COLLABORATE ON REDUCING THE NECESSITY AND NUMBER OF TRIPS BY PRISONERS TO COURTHOUSES FOR HEARINGS. (Prisoners; Trips to Courthouse; Judiciary; Public Safety) |
PSM/JDL, WAM |
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RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY ON JUNE 19 OF EACH YEAR. (Juneteenth National Freedom Day; June 19) |
JDL/TEC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO REQUEST THE INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANS OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER COAL AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THEIR FOSSIL FUEL PORTFOLIO TO ADDRESS HAWAII'S CHALLENGES REGARDING AFFORDABLE ELECTRICITY RATES, TRANSPORTATION FUELS, OIL INDEPENDENCE, NET ZERO CARBON FOOTPRINT, FOOD SECURITY AND FOOD SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES. (Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Coal; Energy) |
ENE/EGH/CPN, 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. (Parole; Hawaii Paroling Authority; Early Release) |
PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING ALL AGENCIES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO CONDUCT MANDATORY AND ONGOING IMPLICIT, UNCONSCIOUS BIAS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. (Bias-based Profiling; Training; Criminal Justice System) |
PSM/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS TO EXEMPT HAWAII, ALASKA, GUAM, AND PUERTO RICO FROM THE "JONES ACT" FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY OF THEIR RESIDENTS. (Jones Act; Request for Exemption ) |
TIA/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON FAMILY SCHOOL LEAVE. (Family School Leave; Legislative Reference Bureau) |
EDU/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE REGULATION OF UNACCREDITED DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATES. (Unaccredited Universities and Colleges) |
HRE/CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EVALUATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR TEACHING READING IN HAWAII SCHOOLS AND TO MOVE FORWARD WITH APPROPRIATE IMPLEMENTATION. (Dyslexia; Board of Education; Department of Education) |
EDU/HRE, 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. (Airline Deregulation; Hawaii Exemption) |
TIA/PSM, 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 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. (Hawaii Island Irrigation Water Rates) |
AGL/WTL, WAM |
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OPPOSING THE USE OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING IN HAWAII. (Hydraulic Fracturing; Conservation and Resources) |
ENE/WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON STATES WITH GOOD SAMARITAN LAWS AND THEIR IMPACT ON DECREASING DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS. (Good Samaritan Laws; Department of Health; JABSOM) |
HTH/HRE, JDL |
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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. (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists; Continuing Education; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) |
HMS/CPN |
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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. (Non-exclusive Agreement; Seawall) |
WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ALLOW MOTORISTS COMMUTING TO HONOLULU ON THE H-1 FREEWAY TO TRAVEL ON THE SHOULDER LANE DURING THE MORNING RUSH HOUR COMMUTE IN ORDER TO EXIT THE H-1 FREEWAY AT THE EWA/WAIPAHU EXIT. (H-1 Freeway; Shoulder Lane Use; Morning Rush Hour; Ewa/Waipahu Exit) |
TIA/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A TELEWORK PROGRAM FOR STATE AGENCIES ON OAHU. (Telework) |
TEC/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CREATE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY INSURANCE RECOUPMENT. (Insurance Recoupment; Insurance Commissioner; Working Group) |
CPN, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE SAND ISLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO NEGOTIATE AN EVEN, FAIR, AND EQUITABLE EXCHANGE OF SAND ISLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK LAND THAT WOULD ALLOW SAND ISLAND BUSINESSES TO REMAIN ON THEIR LEASED PARCELS. (Sand Island Industrial Park; Land Exchange) |
WTL/EGH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO APPOINT VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL AND ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO HELP ENHANCE WATER SAFETY WITH CANOE AND YACHT RACES. (Division of Conservation and Resources; Volunteer Enforcement Officers; Canoe and Yacht Races) |
WTL, JDL |
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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. (UH Hilo; R.I.S.E. Program) |
HRE, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO CREATE A TASK FORCE FOR RESPONSIBLE FISCAL ACTION. (Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AGRICULTURAL THEFT TASK FORCE. (Agricultural Theft; Task Force) |
AGL/JDL |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO GRANT FULL VOTING RIGHTS FOR RESIDENTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (United States Congress; Full Voting Rights for Residents of the District of Columbia) |
PSM, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO HONOR "GENERAL" JOHN ROGERS FOR DEDICATED SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. (Honoring "General" John Rogers For Humanitarian Efforts) |
PSM/TEC |
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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. (Homeless; Native Hawaiians; Working Group) |
HMS/THA/WTL, WAM |
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ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION CONVENTION 169 CONCERNING INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL PEOPLES IN INDEPENDENT COUNTRIES. (International Labor Organization Convention 169; Indigenous and Tribal Peoples) |
TIA/THA/PSM, WTL/WAM |
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ADOPTING AND AFFIRMING THE UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT THE STATE LEVEL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS, ENCOURAGING THE PROMOTION OF A CULTURE OF HUMAN RIGHTS, AND URGING PARTICIPATION IN A REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES' PROGRESS IN HUMAN RIGHTS. (Human Rights; United Nations; Universal Period Review; Recommendations) |
TIA/PSM, JDL |
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RECOGNIZING HAWAII AS A HUMAN RIGHTS STATE. (Human Rights State; Hawaii Human Rights Day Recognition) |
JDL/TEC |
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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. (State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Art in Public Places) |
TEC, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY EXAMINING THE PARITY OF THE CURRENT TAX FEE STRUCTURE IMPOSED ON VIDEO PROGRAMMING SERVICE PROVIDERS. (Video Programming Service Providers; Study) |
TEC/CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO WORK WITH AIRLINE COMPANIES TO SHOW OCEAN SAFETY VIDEOS ON HAWAII-BOUND FLIGHTS. (Hawaii Tourism Authority; Ocean Safety; Airlines) |
THA/TIA |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY ON THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WEST OAHU CAMPUS AND RELOCATE THE DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WEST OAHU CAMPUS. (University of Hawaii-West Oahu; School of Dentistry) |
HRE/HTH, WAM |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL REVIEW OF INFORMATION SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 5 OF ACT 178, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2006. (Public Land Trust Revenues; Financial Review; Office of Hawaiian Affairs) |
THA/WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO RECONVENE THE CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES AND HALFWAY HOUSES TASK FORCE. (Clean and Sober Homes and Halfway Houses Task Force) |
HTH/HMS |
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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 REQUIRED BY THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 IN THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE FOR HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION STUDENTS TO MORE ACCURATELY MEASURE THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. (Board of Education; Hawaiian Language Immersion Program) |
EDU/THA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH MANDARIN CHINESE LANGUAGE CURRICULUM IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS. (Mandarin Chinese In Public High Schools) |
EDU, WAM |
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URGING HAWAII RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO COMPLY WITH THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA AND NOT TO BUY OR SELL IVORY OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ILLEGALLY SMUGGLED INTO THE STATE. (Dept. of Land and Natural Resources; Ban Sale of Ivory Products) |
ENE/CPN, JDL |
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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. (Emergency Services Patient Advocate Program; Establishment) |
HTH, 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. (Social Determinants Work Group; Health and Risk Adjustment) |
HTH/HMS, WAM |
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DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2013 AS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH. (Traumatic Brain Injury; Brain Injury Awareness Month) |
HTH/TEC |
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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. (Insurance Coverage; Medicaid Expansion; Gap-Group) |
HMS/CPN, 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. (Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage; Tobacco Use Cessation Treatment; Auditor) |
HTH/CPN, WAM |
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URGING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A STROKE SYSTEM OF CARE IN THE STATE. (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 PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE TO ESTABLISH A GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE WAYS TO ENCOURAGE GREEN BUILDING IN HAWAII. (Green Building Program Working Group) |
ENE/EGH/WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE STATE TO ADOPT THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO RATIFY THE CONVENTION. (United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) |
HMS/TIA/PSM |
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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. (Submerged Lands Lease; Manale Small Boat Harbor) |
WTL, 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 AND THE POTENTIAL INCREASE TO HAWAII'S MINIMUM LIABILITY COVERAGE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE. (Insurance Commission; Working Group; Insurance Notices and Documents; Electronic Transmission; Minimum Liability Coverage) |
TEC/CPN, 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. (State-owned Land; County-owned Land; Jurisdiction; Working Group) |
EGH/WTL/PSM, WAM |
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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. (Tobacco Free UH) |
HRE/HTH |
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URGING CONTINENTAL PACIFIC, LLC, TO PLACE AN IMMEDIATE STAY OF EVICTION TO ALLOW RESIDENTS OF KAHUKU VILLAGE TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES UNTIL AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVENTORY SURVEY CAN BE COMPLETED FOR THE ENTIRE PROJECT. (Kahuku village; Stay of Eviction; Archaeological Inventory) |
TEC/WTL, JDL |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO RECONSIDER ITS DENIAL TO PERMIT RECREATIONAL HORSEBACK RIDING ON WAIKANE TRAIL. (Waikane Valley Nature Preserve; Horseback Riding; City and County of Honolulu) |
PSM/WTL/EGH |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A CONSERVATION ACTION PLAN TO EXPLORE AND IDENTIFY CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVES FOR THE UNDEVELOPED PORTIONS OF THE TURTLE BAY HOTEL AND RESORT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING LANDS WITH CONSERVATION OR HISTORIC VALUE. (Turtle Bay; Land Conservation; Working Group) |
WTL, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENT TEST IN THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE THAT MEETS OR EXEMPTS HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOLS FROM THE STANDARDS OF THE FEDERAL NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 AND MORE ACCURATELY MEASURES THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION STUDENTS. (Hawaiian Language Immersion Schools; Standardized Tests; Native Hawaiian Language; Report) |
EDU/THA/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND RELIGIOUS IMPACTS OF ENACTING MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN HAWAII. (Social, Economic, and Religious Impacts of Enacting Marriage Equality in Hawaii) |
JDL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE BY CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE BY DEVELOPING A PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT THE REJUVENATION AND PROTECTION OF THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND PROMOTING FLUENCY IN PREKINDERGARTEN-AGED CHILDREN. (Hawaiian Language; Prekindergarten; Department of Education; Report) |
EDU/THA, 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. (Mountain Climbing, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, and Bouldering; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Study) |
WTL/JDL, 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. (Compact of Free Association; Federal Funding for Education) |
EDU/TIA/PSM, 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. (General Excise Tax; DOTAX Study of Specific Provision) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS EQUITABLE FEDERAL FUNDING TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON ENHANCING HAWAII'S EFFORTS TO OBTAIN INCREASED FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS AND CORRECTING ANY INEQUITIES OR INCONSISTENCIES IN DISTRIBUTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING AMONG PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. (Public Charter Schools Equitable Federal Funding Task Force) |
EDU, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO LEASE CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AND WAIMEA TRAILS AND GREENWAYS TO BE USED AS A TRAILHEAD AND COUNTY PARK. (Waimea Trails and Greenways; Public Land Sale) |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ASSIST THE FRIENDS OF LILIUOKALANI GARDENS IN ITS PREPARATIONS TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL OF THE DEATH OF QUEEN LILIUOKALANI. (Liliuokalani Gardens; Centennial Celebration) |
THA/WTL/TEC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE HANDS-ONLY CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION TRAINING AS PART OF PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. (Hands-only Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; CPR; Department of Education; Hawaii private high-schools ) |
EDU/HTH, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EXPLORE THE RETENTION OF A NEW PROGRAM MANAGER FOR ITS EB-5 IMMIGRANT INVESTOR LICENSE OR SELL OR TRANSFER ITS EB-5 IMMIGRANT INVESTOR LICENSE. (EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center) |
EGH, WAM |
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URGING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO DISSOLVE THE HAWAII FILM OFFICE AND ESTABLISH THE CREATIVE MEDIA ARTS AUTHORITY. (DBEDT; Film and Media Arts Authority; Hawaii Film Office) |
EGH, WAM |
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URGING THE STATE TO PURCHASE AGRICULTURAL LAND FROM DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC. (Dole Food Company Inc.; Purchase; Agricultural Land) |
AGL/WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE STATE, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND CASTLE & COOKE HOMES HAWAII, INC., TO ENTER INTO A LAND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT. (Land Exchange Agreement) |
WTL/PSM/TIA, EGH/WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH AN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF HOSTING THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN HAWAII. (Olympic Committee) |
EGH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY. (Geothermal Energy and Technology Working Group) |
WTL/ENE/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO ADDRESS CONCERNS REGARDING THE COLLECTION OF THE COUNTY SURCHARGE ON STATE TAX AND TIMELY DISTRIBUTION OF THE TAX TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (DOTAX Audit; Budget and Finance Audit; Auditor; HART) |
PSM/TIA, 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. (Trans-Pacific Partnership) |
TIA/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO PROPOSE REGULATIONS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH EDUCATORS. (Health Educators; Working Group) |
HTH/EDU, CPN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENTITY TO ENHANCE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS. (Enhancement of Native Hawaiian Financial Resources Working Group) |
THA/EGH, WAM |
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DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2 OF EACH YEAR AS THE "INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE" IN HAWAII IN HONOR OF MAHATMA GANDHI ON HIS BIRTH DATE. (International Day of Non-Violence) |
HMS/TEC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO CONSIDER BUILDING AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING THAT COULD BE USED FOR TRANSITIONAL, PERMANENT, OR RENT-TO-OWN HOUSING FOR HOMELESS NATIVE HAWAIIANS. (Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Housing) |
THA/HMS, WAM |
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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. (Community Drug Treatment Programs; Mental Health Programs) |
PSM/HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED STUDY TO THE LEGISLATURE ON ANY OF THE ISSUES RELATED TO PUBLIC CONCERN OR CONTENTIOUSNESS OVER THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS AND POTENTIAL RAMIFICATIONS SURROUNDING THE USE OF AVAILABLE LANDS, PUBLIC LANDS, AND CEDED LANDS. (Native Hawaiian Corporation; UH Study) |
HRE/WTL/THA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ADOPT RULES TO ENCOURAGE TAXIS TO USE HIGH EFFICIENCY VEHICLES, INCLUDING HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES, AT HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (DOT; Honolulu International Airport; Taxis; Hybrid Vehicles; Rules) |
TIA/ENE |
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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. (21ST Century Schools) |
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. (Hawaii State Public Library System; Library Advisory Commission) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO INCORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION INTO THE SCIENCE CURRICULUM OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (Science Curriculum; Sustainability) |
EDU/WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY TO CREATE A TWO-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR MEDICAL OR COMPASSIONATE RELEASE OF CERTAIN ILL, DISABLED, AND GERIATRIC INMATES WHO POSE A LOW RISK TO PUBLIC SAFETY. (Parole; Compassionate Release) |
PSM/HTH/HMS, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, 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. (Department of Parks and Recreation; Americans with Disabilities Act; Visually Impaired Children; Playground) |
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. (Aerospace Development; Partnership with Alaska) |
PSM/EGH, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO IMPLEMENT A FITNESS TRAINING REGIMEN FOR STATE SHERIFFS AND ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS, MANDATE ALL SHERIFFS AND ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS TO REGULARLY PERFORM IN ACCORDANCE WITH MINIMUM FITNESS STANDARDS DURING SERVICE IN PUBLIC FIELD DUTY, AND ANNUALLY TEST STATE SHERIFFS AND ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS. (Fitness Training Regimen; Fitness Standards; State Sheriffs; Correctional Officers) |
PSM, JDL |
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URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT STATEWIDE WEED AND SEED INITIATIVE AS A STATE AGENCY. (Weed and Seed; Crime Prevention) |
PSM/JDL, 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. (Agriculture; Higher Education Learning Center; Puna) |
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. (Three-Year Moratorium On Tuition Increases; University of Hawaii) |
HRE, 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. (Military; Department of Defense; Sequestration; Appropriation Bills) |
PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE RE-USE OF R-1 WATER FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES IN CENTRAL OAHU. (Water; Water Recycling; Task Force.) |
WTL/AGL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE KA MAKANA ALII PROJECT AND ACT 187, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2010. (Hawaiian Home Lands; Extended Commercial Leases; Ka Makana Alii Project) |
THA/EGH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE THE ACCURACY OF EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATIONS. (Eyewitness Identification; Wrongful Convictions; Task Force) |
PSM/JDL |
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URGING ALL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN HAWAII THAT PERFORM ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION TO CONSIDER PLACING HIV-POSITIVE PATIENTS WHO NEED AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT ON AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT WAITLIST. (HIV; Organ Transplant; Health Care Provider) |
HTH, CPN |
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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. (Licensed Psychologists; Continuing Education; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) |
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URGING FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO RECOGNIZE AND IMPLEMENT NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURAL MONITORING PROGRAMS AND URGING THE CREATION OF A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 6E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO INCLUDE CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES REGARDING NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURAL MONITORING. (Native Hawaiian Cultural Monitoring; State Historic Preservation Division) |
THA/PSM, WTL |
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RECOGNIZING JANUARY 17TH OF EVERY YEAR AS A DAY TO COMMEMORATE AND RECOGNIZE THE EVENTS AND STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE THAT LED TO THE UNITED CHURCHES OF CHRIST'S APOLOGY TO NA KANAKA MAOLI AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL APOLOGY TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS. (January 17; Commemoration; United Church of Christ Apology; United States Congress Apology) |
THA/TEC |
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RECOGNIZING JANUARY 17TH OF EVERY YEAR AS A DAY TO COMMEMORATE AND RECOGNIZE THE EVENTS AND STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE THAT LED TO THE APOLOGY TO NA KANAKA MAOLI BY THE UNITED CHURCHES OF CHRIST AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL APOLOGY TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND URGING SCHOOLS, THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO INCORPORATE THE FOREGOING APOLOGIES INTO THEIR CURRICULUM OR ORIENTATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. (January 17; Commemoration; United Church of Christ Apology; United States Congress Apology; Curriculum and Training) |
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RECOGNIZING ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER 2013 AS HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS DAY IN HAWAII. (Hydrocephalus Awareness Day) |
HTH/TEC |
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REQUESTING THE COMPTROLLER TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE AND IDENTIFY AMENDMENTS THAT WOULD INCREASE THE ECONOMY, EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND IMPARTIALITY IN THE PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. (State Procurement Code; Identify Amendments) |
EGH, WAM |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO CONVENE THE FOOD SUSTAINABILITY STANDARD TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A FOOD SUSTAINABILITY STANDARD FOR THE STATE. (Food Sustainability Standard Task Force) |
AGL/WTL/EGH |
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REQUESTING THE PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING DIVISION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER STREAMLINING OR CONSOLIDATING ANY OF THE LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF THE DIVISION. (Professional and Vocational Licensing Division; Boards and Commissions) |
CPN |
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ENCOURAGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT GUIDELINES FOR THE TRAINING OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE CARE TO STUDENTS WITH DIABETES. (Board of Education; Department of Education; Diabetes Training) |
EDU/HTH, 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. (Education; Jump Start Task Force; Career and Technical Education) |
EDU/HRE, WAM |
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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. (Department of Education; School Food Services Branch) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING A PERMEABLE SURFACES TAX CREDIT. (Permeable Surfaces Tax Credit; Study) |
AGL/WTL, WAM |
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RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 6 THROUGH 13, 2013, AS "HAWAII FISHING AND SEAFOOD WEEK". (Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Week) |
EGH/AGL/TEC |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO STRIVE TO ACHIEVE OR MAINTAIN GENDER EQUITY IN THE NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS OF MEMBERS TO STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. (Gender Equity; Boards; Commissions) |
JDL |
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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. (Non-exclusive Easement; Priscilla Jane McAuliffe Living Trust) |
WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE KAPIOLANI PARK TRUST TO EVALUATE ITS GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND IDENTIFY THE PERMISSIBLE USES OF THE PARK LANDS, INCLUDING DELINEATING ANY LIMITATIONS ON COMMERCIAL OR OTHER INCONSISTENT USES THAT MAY FALL OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE TRUST'S PURPOSE OR MAY CONSTITUTE WASTE OF THE TRUST PROPERTY. (Kapiolani Park Trust; Auditor; Report) |
WTL/JDL, 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. (Non-exclusive Easement; Submerged Lands) |
WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION TO RECOGNIZE THE INCREASING THREAT THAT OCEAN VESSELS PRESENT TO HUMPBACK WHALES WITHIN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY THROUGH STRONGER SAFETY, PENALTY, MONITORING, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (Department of Land and Natural Resources; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary; Vessel Restrictions) |
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. (Board of Land and Natural Resources; Easement; Seawall) |
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. (Reclamation and disposition of submerged or reclaimed public land) |
WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INSCRIBE "E PLURIBUS UNUM" ON ITS ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER CARDS. (Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards; E Pluribus Unum) |
HMS, WAM |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO INCLUDE RESIDENT CITIZENS OF THE FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES WHO LAWFULLY RESIDE IN THE UNITED STATES AS "QUALIFIED ALIENS" UNDER THE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996 IN RECOGNIZING THEIR UNIQUE HISTORIC AND ONGOING SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Freely Associated States; Medicaid Eligibility) |
TIA/HMS/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION CLASSES IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. (Department of Education; Foreign Languages; Public Elementary Schools) |
EDU/TIA, 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. (University of Hawaii; Personnel) |
HRE/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONTINUE ITS RESEARCH OF THE TIMEBANKING CONCEPT FOR HAWAII'S RESPITE SYSTEM. (Executive Office on Aging; Timebanking) |
HMS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO COLLABORATE ON REDUCING THE NECESSITY AND NUMBER OF TRIPS BY PRISONERS TO COURTHOUSES FOR HEARINGS. (Prisoners; Trips to Courthouse; Judiciary; Public Safety) |
PSM/JDL, 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. (Parole; Hawaii Paroling Authority; Early Release) |
PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING ALL AGENCIES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO CONDUCT MANDATORY AND ONGOING IMPLICIT, UNCONSCIOUS BIAS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. (Bias-based Profiling; Training; Criminal Justice System) |
PSM/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS TO EXEMPT HAWAII, ALASKA, GUAM, AND PUERTO RICO FROM THE "JONES ACT" FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY OF THEIR RESIDENTS. (Jones Act; Request for Exemption ) |
TIA/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON FAMILY SCHOOL LEAVE. (Family School Leave; Legislative Reference Bureau) |
EDU/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE REGULATION OF UNACCREDITED DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATES. (Unaccredited Universities and Colleges) |
HRE/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. (Airline Deregulation; Hawaii Exemption) |
TIA/PSM, 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 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. (Hawaii Island Irrigation Water Rates) |
AGL/WTL, WAM |
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OPPOSING THE USE OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING IN HAWAII. (Hydraulic Fracturing; Conservation and Resources) |
ENE/WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON STATES WITH GOOD SAMARITAN LAWS AND THEIR IMPACT ON DECREASING DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS. (Good Samaritan Laws; Department of Health; JABSOM) |
HTH/HRE, JDL |
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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. (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists; Continuing Education; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs) |
HMS/CPN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ALLOW MOTORISTS COMMUTING TO HONOLULU ON THE H-1 FREEWAY TO TRAVEL ON THE SHOULDER LANE DURING THE MORNING RUSH HOUR COMMUTE IN ORDER TO EXIT THE H-1 FREEWAY AT THE EWA/WAIPAHU EXIT. (H-1 Freeway; Shoulder Lane Use; Morning Rush Hour; Ewa/Waipahu Exit) |
TIA/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A TELEWORK PROGRAM FOR STATE AGENCIES ON OAHU. (Telework) |
TEC/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CREATE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY INSURANCE RECOUPMENT. (Insurance Recoupment; Insurance Commissioner; Working Group) |
CPN, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE SAND ISLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO NEGOTIATE AN EVEN, FAIR, AND EQUITABLE EXCHANGE OF SAND ISLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK LAND THAT WOULD ALLOW SAND ISLAND BUSINESSES TO REMAIN ON THEIR LEASED PARCELS. (Sand Island Industrial Park; Land Exchange) |
WTL/EGH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO APPOINT VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL AND ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO HELP ENHANCE WATER SAFETY WITH CANOE AND YACHT RACES. (Division of Conservation and Resources; Volunteer Enforcement Officers; Canoe and Yacht Races) |
WTL, JDL |
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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. (UH Hilo; R.I.S.E. Program) |
HRE, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO CREATE A TASK FORCE FOR RESPONSIBLE FISCAL ACTION. (Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action) |
WAM |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO GRANT FULL VOTING RIGHTS FOR RESIDENTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (United States Congress; Full Voting Rights for Residents of the District of Columbia) |
PSM, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO HONOR GENERAL JOHN ROGERS FOR DEDICATED SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. (Honoring General John Rogers For Humanitarian Efforts) |
PSM/TEC |
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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. (Homeless; Native Hawaiians; Working Group) |
HMS/THA/WTL, WAM |
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ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION CONVENTION 169 CONCERNING INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL PEOPLES IN INDEPENDENT COUNTRIES. (International Labor Organization Convention 169; Indigenous and Tribal Peoples) |
TIA/THA/PSM, WTL/WAM |
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ADOPTING AND AFFIRMING THE UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT THE STATE LEVEL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS, ENCOURAGING THE PROMOTION OF A CULTURE OF HUMAN RIGHTS, AND URGING PARTICIPATION IN A REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES' PROGRESS IN HUMAN RIGHTS. (Human Rights; United Nations; Universal Period Review; Recommendations) |
TIA/PSM, JDL |
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RECOGNIZING HAWAII AS A HUMAN RIGHTS STATE. (Human Rights State; Hawaii Human Rights Day Recognition) |
JDL/TEC |
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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. (State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Art in Public Places) |
TEC, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO WORK WITH AIRLINE COMPANIES TO SHOW OCEAN SAFETY VIDEOS ON HAWAII-BOUND FLIGHTS. (Hawaii Tourism Authority; Ocean Safety; Airlines) |
THA/TIA |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY ON THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WEST OAHU CAMPUS AND RELOCATE THE DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WEST OAHU CAMPUS. (University of Hawaii-West Oahu; School of Dentistry) |
HRE/HTH, WAM |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL REVIEW OF INFORMATION SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 5 OF ACT 178, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2006. (Public Land Trust Revenues; Financial Review; Office of Hawaiian Affairs) |
THA/WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO RECONVENE THE CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES AND HALFWAY HOUSES TASK FORCE. (Clean and Sober Homes and Halfway Houses Task Force) |
HTH/HMS |
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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 REQUIRED BY THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 IN THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE FOR HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION STUDENTS TO MORE ACCURATELY MEASURE THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. (Board of Education; Hawaiian Language Immersion Program) |
EDU/THA, WAM |
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URGING HAWAII RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO COMPLY WITH THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA AND NOT TO BUY OR SELL IVORY OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ILLEGALLY SMUGGLED INTO THE STATE. (Dept. of Land and Natural Resources; Ban Sale of Ivory Products) |
ENE/CPN, JDL |
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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. (Emergency Services Patient Advocate Program; Establishment) |
HTH, 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. (Social Determinants Work Group; Health and Risk Adjustment) |
HTH/HMS, WAM |
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DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2013 AS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH. (Traumatic Brain Injury; Brain Injury Awareness Month) |
HTH/TEC |
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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. (Insurance Coverage; Medicaid Expansion; Gap-Group) |
HMS/CPN, WAM |
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URGING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A STROKE SYSTEM OF CARE IN THE STATE. (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 PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE TO ESTABLISH A GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE WAYS TO ENCOURAGE GREEN BUILDING IN HAWAII. (Green Building Program Working Group) |
ENE/EGH/WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE STATE TO ADOPT THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO RATIFY THE CONVENTION. (United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) |
HMS/TIA/PSM |
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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 AND THE POTENTIAL INCREASE TO HAWAII'S MINIMUM LIABILITY COVERAGE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE. (Insurance Commission; Working Group; Insurance Notices and Documents; Electronic Transmission; Minimum Liability Coverage) |
TEC/CPN, 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. (State-owned Land; County-owned Land; Jurisdiction; Working Group) |
EGH/WTL/PSM, WAM |
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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. (Tobacco Free UH) |
HRE/HTH |
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URGING CONTINENTAL PACIFIC, LLC, TO PLACE AN IMMEDIATE STAY OF EVICTION TO ALLOW RESIDENTS OF KAHUKU VILLAGE TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES UNTIL AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVENTORY SURVEY CAN BE COMPLETED FOR THE ENTIRE PROJECT. (Kahuku village; Stay of Eviction; Archaeological Inventory) |
TEC/WTL, JDL |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO RECONSIDER ITS DENIAL TO PERMIT RECREATIONAL HORSEBACK RIDING ON WAIKANE TRAIL. (Waikane Valley Nature Preserve; Horseback Riding; City and County of Honolulu) |
PSM/WTL/EGH |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A CONSERVATION ACTION PLAN TO EXPLORE AND IDENTIFY CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVES FOR THE UNDEVELOPED PORTIONS OF THE TURTLE BAY HOTEL AND RESORT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING LANDS WITH CONSERVATION OR HISTORIC VALUE. (Turtle Bay; Land Conservation; Working Group) |
WTL, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENT TEST IN THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE THAT MEETS OR EXEMPTS HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOLS FROM THE STANDARDS OF THE FEDERAL NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 AND MORE ACCURATELY MEASURES THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION STUDENTS. (Hawaiian Language Immersion Schools; Standardized Tests; Native Hawaiian Language; Report) |
EDU/THA/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND RELIGIOUS IMPACTS OF ENACTING MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN HAWAII. (Social, Economic, and Religious Impacts of Enacting Marriage Equality in Hawaii) |
JDL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE BY CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE BY DEVELOPING A PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT THE REJUVENATION AND PROTECTION OF THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND PROMOTING FLUENCY IN PREKINDERGARTEN-AGED CHILDREN. (Hawaiian Language; Prekindergarten; Department of Education; Report) |
EDU/THA, 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. (Mountain Climbing, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, and Bouldering; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Study) |
WTL/JDL, 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. (Compact of Free Association; Federal Funding for Education) |
EDU/TIA/PSM, 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. (General Excise Tax; DOTAX Study of Specific Provision) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS EQUITABLE FEDERAL FUNDING TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON ENHANCING HAWAII'S EFFORTS TO OBTAIN INCREASED FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS AND CORRECTING ANY INEQUITIES OR INCONSISTENCIES IN DISTRIBUTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING AMONG PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. (Public Charter Schools Equitable Federal Funding Task Force) |
EDU, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO LEASE CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AND WAIMEA TRAILS AND GREENWAYS TO BE USED AS A TRAILHEAD AND COUNTY PARK. (Waimea Trails and Greenways; Public Land Sale) |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ASSIST THE FRIENDS OF LILIUOKALANI GARDENS IN ITS PREPARATIONS TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL OF THE DEATH OF QUEEN LILIUOKALANI. (Liliuokalani Gardens; Centennial Celebration) |
THA/WTL/TEC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EXPLORE THE RETENTION OF A NEW PROGRAM MANAGER FOR ITS EB-5 IMMIGRANT INVESTOR LICENSE OR SELL OR TRANSFER ITS EB-5 IMMIGRANT INVESTOR LICENSE. (EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center) |
EGH, WAM |
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URGING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO DISSOLVE THE HAWAII FILM OFFICE AND ESTABLISH THE CREATIVE MEDIA ARTS AUTHORITY. (DBEDT; Film and Media Arts Authority; Hawaii Film Office) |
EGH, WAM |
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URGING THE STATE TO PURCHASE AGRICULTURAL LAND FROM DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC. (Dole Food Company Inc.; Purchase; Agricultural Land) |
AGL/WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE STATE, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND CASTLE & COOKE HOMES HAWAII, INC., TO ENTER INTO A LAND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT. (Land Exchange Agreement) |
WTL/PSM/TIA, EGH/WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH AN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF HOSTING THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN HAWAII. (Olympic Committee) |
EGH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY. (Geothermal Energy and Technology Working Group) |
WTL/ENE/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO ADDRESS CONCERNS REGARDING THE COLLECTION OF THE COUNTY SURCHARGE ON STATE TAX AND TIMELY DISTRIBUTION OF THE TAX TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (DOTAX Audit; Budget and Finance Audit; Auditor; HART) |
PSM/TIA, 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. (Trans-Pacific Partnership) |
TIA/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO PROPOSE REGULATIONS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH EDUCATORS. (Health Educators; Working Group) |
HTH/EDU, CPN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENTITY TO ENHANCE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS. (Enhancement of Native Hawaiian Financial Resources Working Group) |
THA/EGH, WAM |
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DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2 OF EACH YEAR AS THE "INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE" IN HAWAII IN HONOR OF MAHATMA GANDHI ON HIS BIRTH DATE. (International Day of Non-Violence) |
HMS/TEC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO CONSIDER BUILDING AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING THAT COULD BE USED FOR TRANSITIONAL, PERMANENT, OR RENT-TO-OWN HOUSING FOR HOMELESS NATIVE HAWAIIANS. (Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Housing) |
THA/HMS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED STUDY TO THE LEGISLATURE ON ANY OF THE ISSUES RELATED TO PUBLIC CONCERN OR CONTENTIOUSNESS OVER THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS AND POTENTIAL RAMIFICATIONS SURROUNDING THE USE OF AVAILABLE LANDS, PUBLIC LANDS, AND CEDED LANDS. (Native Hawaiian Corporation; UH Study) |
HRE/WTL/THA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ADOPT RULES TO ENCOURAGE TAXIS TO USE HIGH EFFICIENCY VEHICLES, INCLUDING HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES, AT HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (DOT; Honolulu International Airport; Taxis; Hybrid Vehicles; Rules) |
TIA/ENE |
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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. (21ST Century Schools) |
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. (Hawaii State Public Library System; Library Advisory Commission) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY TO CREATE A TWO-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR MEDICAL OR COMPASSIONATE RELEASE OF CERTAIN ILL, DISABLED, AND GERIATRIC INMATES WHO POSE A LOW RISK TO PUBLIC SAFETY. (Parole; Compassionate Release) |
PSM/HTH/HMS, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, 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. (Department of Parks and Recreation; Americans with Disabilities Act; Visually Impaired Children; Playground) |
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. (Aerospace Development; Partnership with Alaska) |
PSM/EGH, 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. (Agriculture; Higher Education Learning Center; Puna) |
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. (Three-Year Moratorium On Tuition Increases; University of Hawaii) |
HRE, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE KA MAKANA ALII PROJECT AND ACT 187, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2010. (Hawaiian Home Lands; Extended Commercial Leases; Ka Makana Alii Project) |
THA/EGH, WAM |
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RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPALS, VICE PRINCIPALS, AND HAWAII BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS. (Senator Tokuda)
· Committee Hearing Schedule:
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COMMITTEE |
DATE & TIME |
ROOM |
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HMS |
3/19/2013 1:00 PM |
016 |
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HMS |
3/19/2013 1:15 PM |
016 |
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PSM/TEC |
3/19/2013 1:15 PM |
414 |
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WTL/EGH |
3/19/2013 1:15 PM |
225 |
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TEC/PSM |
3/19/2013 1:20 PM |
414 |
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WTL |
3/19/2013 1:20 PM |
225 |
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TEC |
3/19/2013 1:25 PM |
414 |
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HMS/JDL |
3/19/2013 1:30 PM |
016 |
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ENE/PSM |
3/19/2013 2:15 PM |
224 |
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AGL |
3/19/2013 2:45 PM |
229 |
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ENE/WTL |
3/19/2013 2:45 PM |
225 |
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HRE/TEC |
3/19/2013 2:45 PM |
414 |
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PSM |
3/19/2013 2:45 PM |
224 |
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WTL/ENE |
3/19/2013 2:45 PM |
225 |
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HRE |
3/19/2013 2:50 PM |
414 |
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AGL/ENE |
3/19/2013 3:00 PM |
229 |
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EGH/ENE |
3/19/2013 3:00 PM |
225 |
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ENE/EGH |
3/19/2013 3:00 PM |
225 |
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ENE |
3/19/2013 3:15 PM |
225 |
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ENE/HTH |
3/19/2013 3:15 PM |
225 |
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AGL/ENE |
3/19/2013 3:30 PM |
225 |
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CPN/TEC |
3/20/2013 10:00 AM |
229 |
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TEC/CPN |
3/20/2013 10:00 AM |
229 |
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WAM |
3/20/2013 10:00 AM |
211 |
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INFO-HTH |
3/20/2013 1:15 PM |
229 |
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PSM/TIA/THA |
3/20/2013 1:15 PM |
224 |
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HTH |
3/20/2013 2:15 PM |
229 |
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EGH/HRE |
3/20/2013 2:45 PM |
016 |
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HTH/TEC |
3/20/2013 2:45 PM |
229 |
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THA |
3/20/2013 2:45 PM |
224 |
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EGH |
3/20/2013 2:50 PM |
016 |
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HTH/PSM |
3/20/2013 3:00 PM |
229 |
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TEC/JDL |
3/21/2013 10:30 AM |
016 |
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TEC/WTL |
3/21/2013 1:15 PM |
414 |
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WTL/TEC |
3/21/2013 1:15 PM |
414 |
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TEC |
3/21/2013 1:20 PM |
414 |
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WTL/PSM |
3/21/2013 1:30 PM |
225 |
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WTL/PSM |
3/21/2013 2:15 PM |
225 |
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AGL |
3/21/2013 2:45 PM |
229 |
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PSM |
3/21/2013 2:45 PM |
224 |
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EGH |
3/21/2013 3:45 PM |
224 |
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WAM |
3/22/2013 9:00 AM |
211 |
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HMS/THA |
3/25/2013 2:45 PM |
224 |
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