HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

STATE OF HAWAII

TWENTY-SEVENTH STATE LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION, 2014

March 25, 2014

39^th Day

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Invocation -

Ms. Lynn Finnegan Hawaii Public Charter Schools Network

1.         Roll Call

2.         Reading of the Journal

3.         Messages from the Governor

4.         Senate Communications

Received communications returning the following House Bills, all having passed Third Reading in the Senate:

H.B. No. 1678, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

H.B. No. 2320, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

H.B. No. 2656, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

ORDER OF THE DAY

5.         Reports of Standing Committees

JUDICIARY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1245-14	H.C.R. No. 116 REQUESTING THE HAWAII ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN EDUCATIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW GRADUATES TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE PUBLIC INTEREST CAREERS IN HAWAII THAT DIRECTLY SERVE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION
WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1246-14	H.R. No. 78, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE ISSUE OF MANAGED SHORELINE RETREAT AND COASTAL LAND ACQUISITION IN HAWAII. AS AMENDED, REFER TO OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1247-14	H.C.R. No. 105, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE ISSUE OF MANAGED SHORELINE RETREAT AND COASTAL LAND ACQUISITION IN HAWAII. AS AMENDED, REFER TO OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1248-14	H.C.R. No. 14 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A LEASE AND EASEMENT OF CERTAIN SUBMERGED LANDS AT MANELE BAY, LANA‘I, TO LANA‘I RESORTS, LLC. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1249-14	H.C.R. No. 233 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE HAWAIIAN HISTORY, CULTURAL, AND LANGUAGE TRAINING TO ALL ITS EMPLOYEES. REFER TO FINANCE
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1250-14	H.R. No. 180 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT AN OPIHI MANAGEMENT STUDY. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1251-14	H.C.R. No. 229 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT AN OPIHI MANAGEMENT STUDY. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1252-14	H.R. No. 129 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES TO MANAGE MANTA RAY DIVE SITES. REFER TO WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1253-14	H.C.R. No. 170 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES TO MANAGE MANTA RAY DIVE SITES. REFER TO WATER & LAND
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1254-14	H.R. No. 171 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT ITSELF IN AN OPEN AND TRANSPARENT MANNER BY PROVIDING DOCUMENTATION OF ITS ACTIONS REGARDING LANDS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO ACT 15, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2012, AND URGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT ITS ACTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE LANDS RECEIVED IN AN OPEN AND TRANSPARENT MANNER. REFER TO WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1255-14	H.C.R. No. 219 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT ITSELF IN AN OPEN AND TRANSPARENT MANNER BY PROVIDING DOCUMENTATION OF ITS ACTIONS REGARDING LANDS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO ACT 15, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2012, AND URGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT ITS ACTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE LANDS RECEIVED IN AN OPEN AND TRANSPARENT MANNER. REFER TO WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1256-14	H.R. No. 132 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BEACH ACCESS POINTS AT SUNSET BEACH ON THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU REFER TO FINANCE
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1257-14	H.C.R. No. 174 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BEACH ACCESS POINTS AT SUNSET BEACH ON THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1258-14	H.R. No. 150 URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO REQUEST AN AUDIT OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1259-14	H.C.R. No. 189 URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO REQUEST AN AUDIT OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1260-14	H.R. No. 149 REQUESTING A REPORT FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION RELATING TO THE WAITING LISTS FOR HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS HOMESTEAD LEASES. REFER TO FINANCE
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1261-14	H.C.R. No. 188 REQUESTING A REPORT FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION RELATING TO THE WAITING LISTS FOR HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS HOMESTEAD LEASES. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1262-14	H.R. No. 118 URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS WITH FUNDING FOR ITS HOMESTEAD PROGRAM. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1263-14	H.C.R. No. 157 URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS WITH FUNDING FOR ITS HOMESTEAD PROGRAM. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1264-14	H.R. No. 60 URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM 2014 AS THE YEAR OF THE WORLDWIDE VOYAGE. REFER TO VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1265-14	H.C.R. No. 85 URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM 2014 AS THE YEAR OF THE WORLDWIDE VOYAGE. REFER TO VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
HIGHER EDUCATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1266-14	H.R. No. 7 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO AFFIRM THEIR COMMITMENT TO UPHOLDING THE TENETS OF TITLE IX AND THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT 2013 AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I'S DEDICATION TO ENDING ALL FORMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON HAWAII CAMPUSES THROUGH A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF TITLE IX AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT 2013 POLICIES, PROCEDURES, STAFFING, AND STATISTICS. REFER TO JUDICIARY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1267-14	H.C.R. No. 12 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO AFFIRM THEIR COMMITMENT TO UPHOLDING THE TENETS OF TITLE IX AND THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT 2013 AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I'S DEDICATION TO ENDING ALL FORMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON HAWAII CAMPUSES THROUGH A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF TITLE IX AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT 2013 POLICIES, PROCEDURES, STAFFING, AND STATISTICS. REFER TO JUDICIARY
VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1268-14	H.R. No. 26 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE CREATION OF URBAN ART ON STATE-OWNED PROPERTY. REFER TO WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1269-14	H.C.R. No. 44 REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE CREATION OF URBAN ART ON STATE-OWNED PROPERTY. REFER TO WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1270-14	H.C.R. No. 45 EXPRESSING CONCERN OVER PERSISTENT AND CREDIBLE REPORTS OF SYSTEMATIC, STATE-SANCTIONED ORGAN HARVESTING FROM NON-CONSENTING PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE, IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, INCLUDING FROM LARGE NUMBERS OF FALUN GONG PRACTITIONERS IMPRISONED FOR THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND MEMBERS OF OTHER RELIGIONS AND ETHNIC MINORITY GROUPS. REFER TO JUDICIARY
VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1271-14	H.R. No. 47 URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY FOR VETERANS CONTINGENT UPON THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS. REFER TO HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1272-14	H.C.R. No. 68 URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY FOR VETERANS CONTINGENT UPON THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS. REFER TO HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1273-14	H.C.R. No. 167 ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO PLAN AND COORDINATE THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS. REFER TO FINANCE
HOUSING
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1274-14	H.C.R. No. 131, H.D. 1 REQUESTING VARIOUS GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING DEVELOPERS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO COLLABORATE AND PRODUCE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE HOUSING PLAN. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1275-14	H.C.R. No. 34, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO WORK WITH THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION AND OTHER RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT THE HAWAII EMERGENCY RESPONDERS MEMORIAL. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1276-14	H.R. No. 80 URGING THE USE OF HAWAII-BASED UNION CONTRACTORS AND WORKERS FOR STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION PROJECTS. REFER TO LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1277-14	H.C.R. No. 109 URGING THE USE OF HAWAII-BASED UNION CONTRACTORS AND WORKERS FOR STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION PROJECTS. REFER TO LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
PUBLIC SAFETY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1278-14	H.R. No. 102, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE AN ANTI-GRAFFITI TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS THAT ADDRESS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION, ENFORCEMENT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, LEGISLATION, AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1279-14	H.C.R. No. 144, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE AN ANTI-GRAFFITI TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS THAT ADDRESS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION, ENFORCEMENT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, LEGISLATION, AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1280-14	H.C.R. No. 134, H.D. 1 ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, TURNKEY, AND FINANCING OF EXPANDED, RENOVATED, OR NEW CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES STATEWIDE. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1281-14	H.R. No. 178 INCLUDING HAWAIIAN NATIONALS AS A POPULATION RESIDING IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1282-14	H.C.R. No. 226 INCLUDING HAWAIIAN NATIONALS AS A POPULATION RESIDING IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1283-14	H.R. No. 86 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE STATUS OF EACH MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1284-14	H.C.R. No. 120 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE STATUS OF EACH MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT. REFER TO FINANCE
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1285-14	H.R. No. 59 URGING THE STATE AND STATE ENTITIES TO SUPPORT THE HOKULE‘A AND HER CREW AS THEY JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD. REFER TO VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1286-14	H.C.R. No. 84 URGING THE STATE AND STATE ENTITIES TO SUPPORT THE HOKULE‘A AND HER CREW AS THEY JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD. REFER TO VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1287-14	H.C.R. No. 112 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING ITS POLICY TO DEVELOP RENTAL PROPERTIES FOR OCCUPANCY BY ITS BENEFICIARIES AND ENSURE THAT BENEFICIARIES MAINTAIN THEIR PLACEMENT ON THE WAITLIST FOR HOMESTEAD LEASES WHILE RESIDING IN A DEPARTMENT RENTAL. REFER TO FINANCE
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1288-14	H.R. No. 116, H.D. 1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CREATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES FOR THE PERPETUATION AND USE OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN PLANTS AND RESOURCES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1289-14	H.C.R. No. 155, H.D. 1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CREATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES FOR THE PERPETUATION AND USE OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN PLANTS AND RESOURCES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1290-14	H.R. No. 77 ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE ALOHA+ CHALLENGE. REFER TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS/AGRICULTURE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1291-14	H.C.R. No. 104 ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE ALOHA+ CHALLENGE. REFER TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS/AGRICULTURE
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1292-14	H.C.R. No. 207, H.D. 1 REQUESTING AN EXAMINATION AND AUDIT OF THE ADVANCE DISPOSAL FEE PROGRAM. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
AGRICULTURE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1293-14	H.C.R. No. 54 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO EXTEND THE USE OF OVOCONTROL TO FERAL CHICKENS. REFER TO ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1294-14	H.C.R. No. 47 REQUESTING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO TAKE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO PROTECT OHIA AND OTHER MYRTACEAE FAMILY PLANTS FROM THE DESTRUCTIVE RUST FUNGUS, PUCCINIA PSIDII. REFER TO WATER & LAND
HIGHER EDUCATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1295-14	H.R. No. 105 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF SEPARATING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM AMONG THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA, THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII-WEST OAHU AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO. REFER TO FINANCE
HIGHER EDUCATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1296-14	H.C.R. No. 147 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF SEPARATING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM AMONG THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA, THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII-WEST OAHU AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO. REFER TO FINANCE
EDUCATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1297-14	H.R. No. 25 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH INCREASING VOTER REGISTRATION AMONG YOUNG ADULTS. REFER TO HUMAN SERVICES
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1298-14	H.C.R. No. 43 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH INCREASING VOTER REGISTRATION AMONG YOUNG ADULTS. REFER TO HUMAN SERVICES
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1299-14	H.R. No. 52 SUPPORTING MANDATORY KINDERGARTEN. REFER TO FINANCE
EDUCATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1300-14	H.C.R. No. 78 SUPPORTING MANDATORY KINDERGARTEN. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1301-14	H.R. No. 174 REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE COST OF ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PRESCHOOL UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1302-14	H.C.R. No. 222 REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE COST OF ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PRESCHOOL UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1303-14	H.R. No. 56 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE MORE TRANSPARENCY IN ITS MEETINGS. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1304-14	H.C.R. No. 82 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE MORE TRANSPARENCY IN ITS MEETINGS. REFER TO FINANCE
HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1305-14	H.R. No. 159, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO RECOMMEND WAYS TO REDUCE INCIDENTS OF SEPSIS AND SEPSIS DEATHS IN THE STATE. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1306-14	H.C.R. No. 202, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO RECOMMEND WAYS TO REDUCE INCIDENTS OF SEPSIS AND SEPSIS DEATHS IN THE STATE. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE/JUDICIARY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1307-14	H.R. No. 154, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A STATEWIDE ELECTRONIC REPORTING SYSTEM FOR PAWN SHOPS. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1308-14	H.C.R. No. 194, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A STATEWIDE ELECTRONIC REPORTING SYSTEM FOR PAWN SHOPS. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

HUMAN SERVICES
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1309-14	H.R. No. 75 SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST IN FINDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN HAWAII. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1310-14	H.C.R. No. 101 SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST IN FINDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN HAWAII. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1311-14	H.R. No. 15, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO STUDY THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SEXUAL ABUSE AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER WITHIN THE STATE'S FEMALE PRISON POPULATION. AS AMENDED, REFER TO PUBLIC SAFETY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1312-14	H.C.R. No. 59, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO STUDY THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SEXUAL ABUSE AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER WITHIN THE STATE'S FEMALE PRISON POPULATION. AS AMENDED, REFER TO PUBLIC SAFETY
HUMAN SERVICES
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1313-14	H.R. No. 193 REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO INVENTORY THE ELDERLY SERVICES AND FAMILY AND ELDERLY DEMOGRAPHICS OF THE ISLANDS OF MOLOKAI AND LANAI AND THE EAST MAUI AREA. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1314-14	H.C.R. No. 244 REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO INVENTORY THE ELDERLY SERVICES AND FAMILY AND ELDERLY DEMOGRAPHICS OF THE ISLANDS OF MOLOKAI AND LANAI AND THE EAST MAUI AREA. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1315-14	H.R. No. 166 REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ADDRESS RAPIDLY GROWING INCOME INEQUALITY IN HAWAII. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1316-14	H.C.R. No. 211 REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ADDRESS RAPIDLY GROWING INCOME INEQUALITY IN HAWAII. REFER TO FINANCE
HUMAN SERVICES
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1317-14	H.C.R. No. 31, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN ADULT CARE HOMES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1318-14	H.R. No. 126 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT A REVIEW, BY COUNTY, OF THE STATE'S WORKFORCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL ELDER CARE PARTNERS FOR THE NEXT DECADE IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR CARE OF HAWAII'S RAPIDLY GROWING ELDERLY POPULATION. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1319-14	H.C.R. No. 166 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT A REVIEW, BY COUNTY, OF THE STATE'S WORKFORCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL ELDER CARE PARTNERS FOR THE NEXT DECADE IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR CARE OF HAWAII'S RAPIDLY GROWING ELDERLY POPULATION. REFER TO FINANCE
AGRICULTURE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1320-14	H.C.R. No. 92 DECLARING MARCH AS LOCALICIOUS HAWAII MONTH. REFER TO VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
AGRICULTURE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1321-14	H.C.R. No. 243, H.D. 1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REQUEST BY HAWAIIAN HOMESTEAD FARMERS AND OTHER USERS RELATING TO THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN THE DEPARTMENT'S AGRICULTURAL WATER USE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN. AS AMENDED, REFER TO WATER & LAND
HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1322-14	H.R. No. 29, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGULATED STATEWIDE DISPENSARY SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA. AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1323-14	H.C.R. No. 48, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGULATED STATEWIDE DISPENSARY SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA. AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY
WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1324-14	H.R. No. 179 REQUESTING A FINANCIAL REPORT FROM THE AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1325-14	H.C.R. No. 228 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE EXISTENCE OF SANDALWOOD ON THE MAJOR HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. REFER TO FINANCE
TOURISM
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1326-14	H.R. No. 130 URGING THE COUNTY COUNCILS TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT ADDRESSES THE CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONVERSION OF HAWAII'S TRADITIONAL RESORT HOTEL ROOMS INTO CONDOMINIUMS, CONDOMINIUM HOTELS, TIMESHARES, OR INDIVIDUAL VACATION UNITS. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1327-14	H.C.R. No. 171 URGING THE COUNTY COUNCILS TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT ADDRESSES THE CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONVERSION OF HAWAII'S TRADITIONAL RESORT HOTEL ROOMS INTO CONDOMINIUMS, CONDOMINIUM HOTELS, TIMESHARES, OR INDIVIDUAL VACATION UNITS. REFER TO FINANCE

WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1328-14	H.R. No. 61, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS TO PROVIDE INPUT REGARDING THE CONTROL OF INVASIVE ALBIZIA TREES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO AGRICULTURE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1329-14	H.C.R. No. 86, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS TO PROVIDE INPUT REGARDING THE CONTROL OF INVASIVE ALBIZIA TREES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO AGRICULTURE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1330-14	H.R. No. 71, H.D. 1 REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S METHOD AND PROCESS FOR DETERMINING IMPACT ON AND ADEQUACY OF INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND THE ROLE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN THAT DETERMINATION. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1331-14	H.C.R. No. 97, H.D. 1 REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S METHOD AND PROCESS FOR DETERMINING IMPACT ON AND ADEQUACY OF INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND THE ROLE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN THAT DETERMINATION. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1332-14	H.R. No. 70, H.D. 1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO FIND A SHORT-TERM SOLUTION TO PROVIDE PARKING AND SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR THE MAUNAWILI FALLS TRAILHEAD. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1333-14	H.C.R. No. 96, H.D. 1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO FIND A SHORT-TERM SOLUTION TO PROVIDE PARKING AND SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR THE MAUNAWILI FALLS TRAILHEAD. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1334-14	H.R. No. 46, H.D. 1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INCREASE AIR AND WATER QUALITY MONITORING EFFORTS RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1335-14	H.C.R. No. 67, H.D. 1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INCREASE AIR AND WATER QUALITY MONITORING EFFORTS RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1336-14	H.R. No. 81, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO RECOMMEND LEGISLATION OR CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO DEVELOP CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS BETWEEN THE STATE AND COMMUNICATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AS TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR COMMUNICATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE. AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1337-14	H.C.R. No. 110, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO RECOMMEND LEGISLATION OR CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO DEVELOP CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS BETWEEN THE STATE AND COMMUNICATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AS TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR COMMUNICATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE. AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
JUDICIARY/CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1338-14	H.R. No. 49, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF STATES CONCERNING THE COSTS AND METHODS OF PUBLICIZING REQUIRED STATUTORY LEGAL NOTICES PAID FOR WITH PUBLIC FUNDS. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1339-14	H.C.R. No. 72, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF STATES CONCERNING THE COSTS AND METHODS OF PUBLICIZING REQUIRED STATUTORY LEGAL NOTICES PAID FOR WITH PUBLIC FUNDS. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

6.         Announcements

Committee Referral Sheet No 41

House session will convene at 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 27, 2014.

Floor Presentation for Thursday, March 27, 2014:

RECOGNIZING THE HONOREES AND DISTINGUISHED FINALISTS OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS - STATE OF HAWAII'S YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARDS.