OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-SEVENTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 40
34th LEGISLATIVE DAY-TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2013
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Committee Abbreviations:
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AGR - Agriculture |
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CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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EDB - Economic Development & Business |
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EDN - Education |
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EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection |
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FIN - Finance |
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HED - Higher Education |
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HLT - Health |
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HSG - Housing |
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HUS - Human Services |
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JUD - Judiciary |
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LAB - Labor & Public Employment |
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LMG - Legislative Management |
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OMH - Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs |
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PBS - Public Safety |
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TOU - Tourism |
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TRN - Transportation |
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VMI - Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts |
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WAL - Water & Land |
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REFERRAL
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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.
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PBS, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT AN EARNED-TIME PROGRAM TO ALLOW INMATES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO EARN CREDIT TOWARD REDUCING THEIR MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.
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PBS, JUD |
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EXPRESSING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE'S SUPPORT OF JAPAN'S EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION IN JAPAN.
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VMI, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE SAND ISLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO CONTINUE THEIR DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE SALE OR EXCHANGE OF PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE SAND ISLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK.
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WAL, JUD, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH EARLY LEARNING WELLNESS GUIDELINES.
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HLT, EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON OPTIONS TO GENERATE MORE REVENUE FROM THE HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER.
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TOU, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING SPECIAL FUNDS AND REVOLVING FUNDS.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO COMPLETE A STUDY ON POSSIBLE REVENUE GENERATING ACTIVITIES AT SAND ISLAND.
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WAL, EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO COMPLETE A STUDY TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE MEANS OF REVENUE GENERATION THROUGH ALTERNATE USE OF LAND AT THE SITE OF THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER.
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PBS, WAL, FIN |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND CONGRESS TO SUPPORT AND PASS THE FILIPINO VETERANS FAMILY REUNIFICATION ACT OF 2013.
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VMI |
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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.
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AGR, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR AND THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO SEEK ALTERNATIVES TO THE INDUSTRIAL WIND GENERATION FACILITIES AND INTERISLAND HIGH-VOLTAGE UNDERSEA ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION CABLE SYSTEM PROPOSED FOR THE ISLANDS OF MOLOKAI AND LANAI.
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EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY AND COST OF CONSTRUCTING A RAPID TRANSPORTATION LINE FROM EAST KAPOLEI TO MAKAHA.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.
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HUS, FIN |
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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.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO WORK WITH AIRLINE COMPANIES TO SHOW OCEAN SAFETY VIDEOS ON HAWAII-BOUND FLIGHTS.
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TOU/TRN, FIN |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL DRAFT TO INCLUDE WOMEN.
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VMI, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN PREPARING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF WAIKIKI - KAUHALE O HO‘OKIPA AS A HAWAII STATE AND NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY.
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OMH, TRN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE SAND ISLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO CONTINUE THEIR DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE SALE OR EXCHANGE OF PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE SAND ISLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK.
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WAL, EDB, FIN |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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URGING THE STATE TO PURCHASE AGRICULTURAL LAND FROM DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.
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AGR/WAL, FIN |
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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.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO RECONVENE THE CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES AND HALFWAY HOUSES TASK FORCE.
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HLT, FIN |
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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.
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HLT, CPC |
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URGING THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO SELECT AND EVALUATE ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS.
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EDN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE ON CHILD SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITY.
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HUS, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ADD A MANDATORY COURSE IN ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LITERACY TO THE EXISTING PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
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EDN |
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STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INFORM FAMILIES ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF FREE IMMUNIZATIONS TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS THROUGH THE HAWAII EARLY PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT PROGRAM.
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HUS, EDN |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE THAT EXAMINES THE POTENTIAL FOR ADOPTING A CLEAN ENERGY STANDARD BASED UPON LIFECYCLE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
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EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE GLASS ADVANCE DEPOSIT FEE SPECIAL ACCOUNT IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CHANGE IN THE GLASS ADVANCE DEPOSIT FEE IS JUSTIFIED AND NECESSARY.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO USE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND TO FUND NATIVE HAWAIIAN ARTWORK.
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VMI/OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CREATION OF A CROWDFUNDING PROGRAM.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SCHOOL SAFETY.
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EDN, PBS, FIN |
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URGING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A STROKE SYSTEM OF CARE IN THE STATE.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO FACILITATE THE DEPLOYMENT OF RENEWABLE-ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INCLUDING WASTE-TO-ENERGY, IN HAWAII AND TO ATTRACT FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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EEP, VMI |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AWARD THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO JOHN KUULEI KAUHAIHAO, OF HONAUNAU, HAWAII.
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VMI, JUD |
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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.
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HLT/OMH, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE THE FERAL CAT INFESTATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
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HLT, HED |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A GAMBLING TASK FORCE TO PERFORM A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF LEGALIZED GAMBLING IN HAWAII.
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EDB, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO EXAMINE AND RE-EVALUATE ITS POLICIES REGARDING REFUGEE AND ASYLEE PROTECTIONS, INCLUDING THE PRINCIPLE OF NON-REFOULEMENT.
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VMI, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENTS OF DEFENSE AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO ASSESS HAWAII'S VULNERABILITY TO NUCLEAR ATTACK AND THE ABILITY OF THE UNITED STATES TO DEFEND HAWAII.
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VMI, PBS |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL FUNDING TO FINANCE A COMPREHENSIVE FEASIBILITY STUDY TO EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL FOR ESTABLISHING A WORLD-CLASS COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH AND CONTROL FACILITY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING 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, THE EXPORT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES FROM THE STATE OF HAWAII TO THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES WITHOUT INSPECTION, AND THE USE OF AIRPORT REVENUES FOR AGRICULTURAL INSPECTIONS.
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AGR, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT TEACHERS HAVE HIGH-QUALITY CURRICULUM AND CURRICULAR MATERIALS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND MATH THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH THE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES IN COOPERATION WITH THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE REFLECTING POOLS SURROUNDING THE STATE CAPITOL.
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VMI, FIN |
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DECLARING OCTOBER AS "FARM TO SCHOOL MONTH" IN HAWAII AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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AGR, FIN |
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SUPPORTING THE PHASE OUT OF THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH AN EXPANDED STATEWIDE CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM.
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EEP, EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS, TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A VOTER PRE-REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HAWAII.
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EDN |
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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.
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AGR, EEP |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AGRICULTURAL THEFT TASK FORCE.
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AGR, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXPAND SCHOOL-BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS AND INCREASE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN THOSE PROGRAMS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
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HED, LMG, FIN |
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URGING THE COMMISSION ON SALARIES TO SUSPEND THE AUTOMATIC SALARY INCREASE AND EXTEND THE SALARY REDUCTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE UNTIL HAWAII'S ECONOMIC FORECAST REFLECTS GREATER GROWTH AND VITALITY.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO DESIGN PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW HAWAII STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO FACILITATE HAWAII'S GREATER INVOLVEMENT IN INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS.
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EDN/HED, FIN |
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URGING CONGRESS TO CONSIDER INTER-ISLAND AIR TRAVEL IN HAWAII AS A SPECIAL CASE AND PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO ALLOW THE STATE TO REGULATE THE INDUSTRY FOR PURPOSES OF EFFICIENCY.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF SCHOOL BULLYING.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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PBS, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT AN EARNED-TIME PROGRAM TO ALLOW INMATES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO EARN CREDIT TOWARD REDUCING THEIR MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.
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PBS, JUD |
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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.
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PBS, JUD |
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EXPRESSING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE'S SUPPORT OF JAPAN'S EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION IN JAPAN.
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VMI, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE SAND ISLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO CONTINUE THEIR DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE SALE OR EXCHANGE OF PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE SAND ISLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK.
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WAL, JUD, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH EARLY LEARNING WELLNESS GUIDELINES.
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HLT, EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TOBACCO USE CESSATION TREATMENTS.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO INCORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION INTO THE SCIENCE CURRICULUM OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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EDN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON OPTIONS TO GENERATE MORE REVENUE FROM THE HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER.
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TOU, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING SPECIAL FUNDS AND REVOLVING FUNDS.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO COMPLETE A STUDY ON POSSIBLE REVENUE GENERATING ACTIVITIES AT SAND ISLAND.
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WAL, EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO COMPLETE A STUDY TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE MEANS OF REVENUE GENERATION THROUGH ALTERNATE USE OF LAND AT THE SITE OF THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER.
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PBS, WAL, FIN |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND CONGRESS TO SUPPORT AND PASS THE FILIPINO VETERANS FAMILY REUNIFICATION ACT OF 2013.
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VMI |
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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.
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HUS, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES TO AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS OF CERTAIN ACTIONS COMMITTED BY AGENTS OR INSPECTORS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BUDGETING PROCESS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING AN IMPACT RESEARCH STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF THE WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA ON ALLOCATIONS OF APPROPRIATED MONEYS TO SMALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING AN IMPACT RESEARCH STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF ABOLISHING THE COMPLEX AREAS AND THE ROLE OF THE COMPLEX AREA SUPERINTENDENTS FROM THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
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EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR AND THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO SEEK ALTERNATIVES TO THE INDUSTRIAL WIND GENERATION FACILITIES AND INTERISLAND HIGH-VOLTAGE UNDERSEA ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION CABLE SYSTEM PROPOSED FOR THE ISLANDS OF MOLOKAI AND LANAI.
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EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY AND COST OF CONSTRUCTING A RAPID TRANSPORTATION LINE FROM EAST KAPOLEI TO MAKAHA.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.
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HUS, FIN |
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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.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO WORK WITH AIRLINE COMPANIES TO SHOW OCEAN SAFETY VIDEOS ON HAWAII-BOUND FLIGHTS.
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TOU/TRN, FIN |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL DRAFT TO INCLUDE WOMEN.
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VMI, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN PREPARING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF WAIKIKI - KAUHALE O HO'OKIPA AS A HAWAII STATE AND NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY.
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OMH, TRN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE SAND ISLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO CONTINUE THEIR DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE SALE OR EXCHANGE OF PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE SAND ISLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK.
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WAL, EDB, FIN |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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URGING THE STATE TO PURCHASE AGRICULTURAL LAND FROM DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.
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AGR/WAL, FIN |
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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.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO RECONVENE THE CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES AND HALFWAY HOUSES TASK FORCE.
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HLT, FIN |
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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.
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HLT, CPC |
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URGING THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO SELECT AND EVALUATE ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS.
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EDN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE ON CHILD SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITY.
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HUS, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, CONSIDER, AND RECOMMEND WAYS TO REDUCE THE TRANSPORT TIME AND COST OF SHIPPING GOODS TO OAHU FROM MOLOKAI, LANAI, AND HANA, MAUI.
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TRN/EDB |
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REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
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HLT/EEP, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE AN AGRICULTURAL TOURISM TASK FORCE.
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AGR, TOU |
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REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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EDN, LMG |
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AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO LEASE CERTAIN SUBMERGED LANDS AT MANELE BAY TO COON BROTHERS INC. FOR RENOVATION OF THE SMALL BOAT HARBOR FACILITIES.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ADD A MANDATORY COURSE IN ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LITERACY TO THE EXISTING PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
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EDN |
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STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INFORM FAMILIES ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF FREE IMMUNIZATIONS TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS THROUGH THE HAWAII EARLY PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT PROGRAM.
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HUS, EDN |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE THAT EXAMINES THE POTENTIAL FOR ADOPTING A CLEAN ENERGY STANDARD BASED UPON LIFECYCLE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
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EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ESTABLISH A HYDROGEN FUELING STATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
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EDB |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE GLASS ADVANCE DEPOSIT FEE SPECIAL ACCOUNT IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CHANGE IN THE GLASS ADVANCE DEPOSIT FEE IS JUSTIFIED AND NECESSARY.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CREATION OF A CROWDFUNDING PROGRAM.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SCHOOL SAFETY.
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EDN, PBS, FIN |
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URGING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A STROKE SYSTEM OF CARE IN THE STATE.
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HLT, FIN |
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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.
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JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AWARD THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO JOHN KUULEI KAUHAIHAO, OF HONAUNAU, HAWAII.
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VMI, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO ADDRESS ANY ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE COLLECTION OF THE 0.5 PERCENT COUNTY SURCHARGE ON THE STATE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
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EDB, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR DETERMINING A REPLACEMENT FOR THE STATUE OF SAINT JOSEPH DAMIEN DE VEUSTER THAT IS DISPLAYED IN NATIONAL STATUARY HALL.
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LMG, FIN |
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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.
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE THE FERAL CAT INFESTATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A GAMBLING TASK FORCE TO PERFORM A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF LEGALIZED GAMBLING IN HAWAII.
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URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO EXAMINE AND RE-EVALUATE ITS POLICIES REGARDING REFUGEE AND ASYLEE PROTECTIONS, INCLUDING THE PRINCIPLE OF NON-REFOULEMENT.
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENTS OF DEFENSE AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO ASSESS HAWAII'S VULNERABILITY TO NUCLEAR ATTACK AND THE ABILITY OF THE UNITED STATES TO DEFEND HAWAII.
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL FUNDING TO FINANCE A COMPREHENSIVE FEASIBILITY STUDY TO EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL FOR ESTABLISHING A WORLD-CLASS COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH AND CONTROL FACILITY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT TEACHERS HAVE HIGH-QUALITY CURRICULUM AND CURRICULAR MATERIALS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND MATH THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH THE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES IN COOPERATION WITH THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE REFLECTING POOLS SURROUNDING THE STATE CAPITOL.
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DECLARING OCTOBER AS "FARM TO SCHOOL MONTH" IN HAWAII AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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SUPPORTING THE PHASE OUT OF THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH AN EXPANDED STATEWIDE CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS, TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A VOTER PRE-REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HAWAII.
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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.
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AGRICULTURAL THEFT TASK FORCE.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXPAND SCHOOL-BASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS AND INCREASE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN THOSE PROGRAMS.
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REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
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URGING THE COMMISSION ON SALARIES TO SUSPEND THE AUTOMATIC SALARY INCREASE AND EXTEND THE SALARY REDUCTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE UNTIL HAWAII'S ECONOMIC FORECAST REFLECTS GREATER GROWTH AND VITALITY.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO DESIGN PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW HAWAII STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO FACILITATE HAWAII'S GREATER INVOLVEMENT IN INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS.
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URGING CONGRESS TO CONSIDER INTER-ISLAND AIR TRAVEL IN HAWAII AS A SPECIAL CASE AND PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO ALLOW THE STATE TO REGULATE THE INDUSTRY FOR PURPOSES OF EFFICIENCY.
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO FACILITATE THE DEPLOYMENT OF RENEWABLE-ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INCLUDING WASTE-TO-ENERGY, IN HAWAII AND TO ATTRACT FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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REQUESTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF SCHOOL BULLYING.
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RE-REFERRAL
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RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX. Eliminates the sunset of the transient accommodations tax rate of 9.25 per cent, and decreases amounts to be distributed to the convention center enterprise special fund, the tourism special fund, and the counties. Eliminates the daily transient accommodations tax for complimentary accommodations. Changes the amount of the temporary cap on funds allocated to the tourism special fund. Changes the total amount of transient accommodations tax revenues and the percentages of that total amount deposited from the tourism special fund to the state parks special fund and the special land and development fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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