OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-SEVENTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 32
TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATIVE DAY-TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014
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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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URGING THE STATE AND STATE ENTITIES TO SUPPORT THE HOKULE‘A AND HER CREW AS THEY JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD.
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OMH, VMI |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM 2014 AS THE YEAR OF THE WORLDWIDE VOYAGE.
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OMH, VMI |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS TO PROVIDE INPUT REGARDING THE CONTROL AND ERADICATION OF INVASIVE ALBIZIA TREES.
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WAL, AGR |
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REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND CHAIR A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP THE MEANS TO ALLOW PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE HAIKU STAIRS AREA.
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WAL, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD TO RECONSIDER ITS OCTOBER 18, 2013, FINAL ORDER AND FOLLOW LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT'S RULING THAT THE "INCIDENTAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL" EXCEPTION FOR SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS TO COMPLETE WORK FOR WHICH THEY ARE UNLICENSED IS VERY LIMITED IN SCOPE.
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CPC/JUD, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE STRATEGIES TO ALLOW DOGS IN PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS AND BARS.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP AND EXAMINE WAYS TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR NAMING PUBLIC LANDS AND FACILITIES.
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VMI, WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING IMPLEMENTATION OF ACT 226, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2013, RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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DECLARING MARCH AS LOCALICIOUS HAWAII MONTH.
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AGR/EDB, VMI |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR BRAIN INJURY.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF DIVIDING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INTO TWO OR MORE LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES AND THE EFFECTS OF SUCH A DIVISION ON THE STATE'S PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION COLLABORATE TO CONTROL THE STATEWIDE PROLIFERATION OF FERAL PIGS.
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AGR, WAL, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL TO COORDINATE AND DEVELOP FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER INFORMATION, EDUCATION, POLICIES, AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY TREATMENT OF OROFACIAL ANOMALIES.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST IN FINDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN HAWAII.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PUBLICLY FUNDED INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN TO MEET THE ELECTRIC ENERGY NEEDS OF THE STATE AND TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE PRIOR TO THE 2015 REGULAR SESSION.
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EEP, CPC |
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ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE ALOHA+ CHALLENGE.
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EEP/WAL, EDB/AGR |
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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.
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WAL, OMH, FIN |
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RENEWING THE STATE OF HAWAII'S COMMITMENT TO CLEAN ENERGY BY IMPLEMENTING HYDROGEN-BASED ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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EEP |
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URGING THE USE OF HAWAII-BASED UNION CONTRACTORS AND WORKERS FOR STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION PROJECTS.
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PBS, LAB |
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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.
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EDB, WAL, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OFFICE OF PLANNING, HAWAII FARM BUREAU FEDERATION, AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP A FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE TO SALAD BARS AT ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE STATE.
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AGR, EDN |
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ENCOURAGING FEMALE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO REFORM MILITARY INVESTIGATORY AND PROSECUTORIAL SYSTEMS GOVERNING SEXUAL ASSAULTS.
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VMI, JUD |
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ENCOURAGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS CORPORATIONS AND FURTHER THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS CORPORATIONS IN HAWAII.
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EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE STATUS OF EACH MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
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OMH, FIN |
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URGING THE STATE AND STATE ENTITIES TO SUPPORT THE HOKULE‘A AND HER CREW AS THEY JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD.
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OMH, VMI |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM 2014 AS THE YEAR OF THE WORLDWIDE VOYAGE.
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OMH, VMI |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS TO PROVIDE INPUT REGARDING THE CONTROL AND ERADICATION OF INVASIVE ALBIZIA TREES.
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WAL, AGR |
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REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND CHAIR A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP THE MEANS TO ALLOW PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE HAIKU STAIRS AREA.
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WAL, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD TO RECONSIDER ITS OCTOBER 18, 2013, FINAL ORDER AND FOLLOW LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT'S RULING THAT THE "INCIDENTAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL" EXCEPTION FOR SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS TO COMPLETE WORK FOR WHICH THEY ARE UNLICENSED IS VERY LIMITED IN SCOPE.
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CPC/JUD, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE STRATEGIES TO ALLOW DOGS IN PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS AND BARS.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP AND EXAMINE WAYS TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS FOR NAMING PUBLIC LANDS AND FACILITIES.
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VMI, WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE SECURITY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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EDN, FIN |
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DECLARING MARCH AS LOCALICIOUS HAWAII MONTH.
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AGR/EDB, VMI |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR BRAIN INJURY.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SUPPORTING A BID TO THE COUNCIL OF PACIFIC ARTS AND CULTURE FOR HAWAII TO HOST THE 2020 FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.
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VMI, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF DIVIDING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INTO TWO OR MORE LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES AND THE EFFECTS OF SUCH A DIVISION ON THE STATE'S PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION COLLABORATE TO CONTROL THE STATEWIDE PROLIFERATION OF FERAL PIGS.
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AGR, WAL, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL TO COORDINATE AND DEVELOP FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER INFORMATION, EDUCATION, POLICIES, AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY TREATMENT OF OROFACIAL ANOMALIES.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST IN FINDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN HAWAII.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PUBLICLY FUNDED INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN TO MEET THE ELECTRIC ENERGY NEEDS OF THE STATE AND TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE PRIOR TO THE 2015 REGULAR SESSION.
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EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ALLOWING GRADUATE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO UNIONIZE.
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HED, LAB |
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ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE ALOHA+ CHALLENGE.
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EEP/WAL, EDB/AGR |
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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.
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WAL, OMH, FIN |
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RENEWING THE STATE OF HAWAII'S COMMITMENT TO CLEAN ENERGY BY IMPLEMENTING HYDROGEN-BASED ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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EEP |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD A NEW SYSTEM OF PRISONS, JAILS, AND HALFWAY HOMES FOR HAWAI‘I, TO BE OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE STATE AND ITS COUNTIES.
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PBS, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO IMPLEMENT A RESERVE DEPUTY SHERIFF PROGRAM.
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PBS, FIN |
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URGING THE USE OF HAWAII-BASED UNION CONTRACTORS AND WORKERS FOR STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION PROJECTS.
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PBS, LAB |
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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.
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EDB, WAL, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OFFICE OF PLANNING, HAWAII FARM BUREAU FEDERATION, AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP A FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE TO SALAD BARS AT ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE STATE.
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AGR, EDN |
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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.
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OMH, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING FEMALE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO REFORM MILITARY INVESTIGATORY AND PROSECUTORIAL SYSTEMS GOVERNING SEXUAL ASSAULTS.
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VMI, JUD |
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ENCOURAGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ESTABLISH A JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON RAIL TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT.
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TRN, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS CORPORATIONS AND FURTHER THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS CORPORATIONS IN HAWAII.
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EDB, FIN |
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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.
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JUD, HED, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR SEAWALL PURPOSES FOR THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY (1) 6-8-010: SEAWARD OF 015, AT MOKULEIA, WAIALUA, OAHU, HAWAII.
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OMH, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR SEAWALL PURPOSES FOR THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY (1) 6-8-010: SEAWARD OF 021, AT MOKULEIA, WAIALUA, OAHU, HAWAII.
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OMH, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR SEAWALL PURPOSES FOR THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY (1) 6-8-010: SEAWARD OF 014, AT MOKULEIA, WAIALUA, OAHU, HAWAII.
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE STATUS OF EACH MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
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OMH, FIN |
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