OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-SEVENTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 35
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATIVE DAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 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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RE-REFERRAL
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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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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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ENCOURAGING FEMALE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO REFORM MILITARY INVESTIGATORY AND PROSECUTORIAL SYSTEMS GOVERNING SEXUAL ASSAULTS.
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VMI |
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DESIGNATING HAWAI‘I AS THE FIRST HUMAN RIGHTS STATE IN THE UNITED STATES AND RECOGNIZING MARCH AS HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH.
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO ALLOW A THIRD PARTY WITH APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION TO ORDER A GOVERNMENT HEADSTONE FOR THE UNMARKED GRAVE OF A VETERAN.
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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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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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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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ENCOURAGING FEMALE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO REFORM MILITARY INVESTIGATORY AND PROSECUTORIAL SYSTEMS GOVERNING SEXUAL ASSAULTS.
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VMI |
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DESIGNATING HAWAI‘I AS THE FIRST HUMAN RIGHTS STATE IN THE UNITED STATES AND RECOGNIZING MARCH AS HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH.
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VMI |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO ALLOW A THIRD PARTY WITH APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION TO ORDER A GOVERNMENT HEADSTONE FOR THE UNMARKED GRAVE OF A VETERAN.
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RELATING TO HEALTH COVERAGE FOR BRAIN INJURIES. Requires certain insurance contracts and plans to provide coverage beginning 1/1/2015 for treatment of brain injuries, including cognitive and neurocognitive therapy, neurobehavioral and neuropsychological testing or treatment, and necessary post-acute transition services or community reintegration activities for a period of at least twenty years from the date the injury occurred and up to a lifetime cap per person of $300,000. Requires auditor to conduct an economic impact study. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO CULTURAL EXCHANGES BETWEEN HAWAII AND PUERTO RICO. Establishes the Puerto Rican exchange commission to coordinate a cultural exchange program between Hawaii and Puerto Rico to honor and recognize the contributions of the Puerto Rican people and commemorate the arrival of the Puerto Ricans to Hawaii.
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds to fund irrigation infrastructure for the former Galbraith estate property. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. Requires nursery stock that is infested with certain pests to be treated for the eradication of pests before the sale or transport of the nursery stock from one island to another island within the State or intraisland. Requires an element of gross negligence, rather than intent, for a violation of section 150A‑6(3) or (4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to the importation, possession, or transportation of certain animals, plants, or equipment that is harmful to agriculture, horticulture, animals, public health, or natural resources. Eliminates the element of intent to propagate, sell, or release from the penalty for transporting, harboring, or importing prohibited animals or restricted plants, animals, or microorganisms without a permit and from the penalty for importing, possessing, harboring, transferring, or transporting any designated pest. Establishes an affirmative responsibility on the consignor of any landscape material or products, agricultural goods, construction materials, equipment, vehicles, soil, or sand to prevent the movement of invasive species in Hawaii. (SD2)
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT. Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to implement affordable housing policies that are in greater conformity with those of the City and County of Honolulu. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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