HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2016

 

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Rep. Sylvia Luke, Chair

Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Romy M. Cachola

Rep. Matthew S. LoPresti

Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen

Rep. Nicole E. Lowen

Rep. Lynn DeCoite

Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi

Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson

Rep. James Kunane Tokioka

Rep. Jo Jordan

Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita

Rep. Jarrett Keohokalole

Rep. Feki Pouha

Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi

Rep. Gene Ward

 

NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING

 

DATE:

Tuesday, April 05, 2016

TIME:

2:00pm

PLACE:

Conference Room 308

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A # 1

 

The following measure(s) were previously heard in their respective standing committees

 

HCR 9

(HSCR1024-16)

Status

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE RELEVANCY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS UNDER CHAPTER 323D, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

 

 

HLT, FIN

HCR 10

(HSCR1339-16)

Status

URGING VARIOUS GOVERNMENT ENTITIES WHO MANAGE AND OWN LAND AROUND EACH OF THE PLANNED RAIL TRANSIT STATIONS TO CONSIDER AND INCLUDE IN DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSIONS, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES, ELDERLY SERVICES, AND OTHER BENEFICIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII.

 

 

WAL, FIN

HCR 22, HD1 / HR 4, HD1

(HSCR1394-16) /

(HSCR1393-16)

Status / Status

SUPPORTING GAME MAMMAL, GAME BIRD, AND FISHING RESOURCES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY AND FOOD SECURITY AND TO PRESERVE LONG STANDING LOCAL AND CULTURAL PRACTICES.

 

 

WAL, FIN

HCR 23 / HR 5

(HSCR1017-16) /

(HSCR1016-16)

Status / Status

URGING CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LAW TO ALLOW FUNDS FOR THE BURIAL OF QUALIFIED FILIPINO-AMERICAN VETERANS IN NATIONAL AND STATE VETERANS CEMETERIES TO COVER THE COSTS OF TRANSPORTING THE REMAINS OF FILIPINO-AMERICAN VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II TO THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR FUNERAL AND BURIAL SERVICES IN THE PHILIPPINES.

 

 

VMI, FIN

HCR 26

(HSCR1019-16)

Status

REQUESTING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INITIATION OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STATE OF GOA IN THE COUNTRY OF INDIA AND FORWARD ITS RECOMMENDATION TO THE LEGISLATURE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 229-3, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR FURTHER ACTION.

 

 

VMI, FIN

HCR 27

(HSCR1388-16)

Status

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KUKUIULA, KOLOA, KAUAI, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING ROCK SEAWALL, AND FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

 

OMH/WAL, FIN

HCR 28

(HSCR1389-16)

Status

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HEEIA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE USE, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING BOAT DOCK CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

 

OMH/WAL, FIN

HCR 29

(HSCR1418-16)

Status

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PROPOSE AND PASS A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION CLARIFYING THAT CORPORATIONS ARE NOT PEOPLE WITH CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, AND THAT UNLIMITED CAMPAIGN SPENDING IS NOT FREE SPEECH.

 

 

JUD, FIN

HCR 31 / HR 8

(HSCR478-16) /

(HSCR477-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO ASSIST THE STATE IN NEGOTIATING WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER, HONOLULU.

 

 

PBS, FIN

HCR 38 / HR 10

(HSCR1361-16) /

(HSCR1360-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND TO REVIEW ITS HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR RETIREES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

 

 

LAB, FIN

HCR 40

(HSCR1330-16)

Status

REQUESTING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PROVIDE EIGHT-PERSON FIRING PARTIES (SEVEN MEMBERS AND THE FIRING PARTY NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER IN CHARGE) AT THE FUNERALS OF ALL AIR FORCE VETERANS AND RETIREES WHO WERE DISCHARGED OR RELEASED UNDER CONDITIONS OTHER THAN DISHONORABLE.

 

 

VMI, FIN

HCR 44 / HR 12

(HSCR1194-16) /

(HSCR1193-16)

Status / Status

URGING THE JUDICIARY TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY AND POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF ESTABLISHING DWI COURT PROGRAMS IN KONA AND HILO ON HAWAII ISLAND.

 

 

JUD, FIN

HCR 53 / HR 20

(HSCR1322-16) /

(HSCR1321-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO CONVENE A WORK AND SAVE WORKING GROUP TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY AND IMPACT OF ESTABLISHING A RETIREMENT SAVINGS TRUST FUND FOR PRIVATE-SECTOR EMPLOYEES IN THE STATE.

 

 

CPC, FIN

HCR 58

(HSCR1344-16)

Status

AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF PERPETUAL NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF EXISTING SEAWALL AND LANDSCAPING OF EASEMENT AREA AT LAHAINA ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI.

 

 

WAL, FIN

HCR 59 / HR 26

(HSCR1354-16) /

(HSCR1353-16)

Status / Status

RECOGNIZING AEROSPACE 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 THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY CAN BRING TO THE STATE.

 

 

EDB, FIN

HCR 74 / HR 37

(HSCR1367-16) /

(HSCR1366-16)

Status / Status

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE NEIGHBOR ISLAND SCHOOL COMPLEXES IN HEAT ABATEMENT STUDIES, USE SCIENTIFIC DATA AND METHODS TO DETERMINE HEAT ABATEMENT PRIORITY RANKINGS OF SCHOOLS, AND INCREASE TRANSPARENCY IN THE METHODOLOGY USED TO DETERMINE PRIORITY RANKINGS.

 

 

EDN, FIN

HCR 79 / HR 41

(HSCR1365-16) /

(HSCR1364-16)

Status / Status

DESIGNATING APRIL 28, 2016, AS "WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY" IN HAWAII IN MEMORY OF WORKERS KILLED, INJURED, OR DISABLED IN THE WORKPLACE.

 

 

LAB, FIN

HCR 80, HD1 / HR 42, HD1

(HSCR1191-16) /

(HSCR1190-16)

Status / Status

URGING THE STATE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SIMULATION EXERCISE.

 

 

PBS, FIN

HCR 82 / HR 44

(HSCR1141-16) /

(HSCR1140-16)

Status / Status

ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO PLAN AND COORDINATE THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL.

 

 

VMI, FIN

HCR 84 / HR 46

(HSCR1403-16) /

(HSCR1402-16)

Status / Status

URGING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO LANDSCAPE HAWAII'S PUBLIC HIGHWAYS AND ROADS BY PLANTING MORE TREES.

 

 

TRN, FIN

HCR 88 / HR 50

(HSCR1399-16) /

(HSCR1398-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS THE DANIEL K. INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

 

 

TRN, FIN

HCR 90

(HSCR1424-16)

Status

REQUESTING THE CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND INJURY PREVENTION SYSTEM BRANCH TO CONVENE AND CHAIR A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC PROGRAM, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATIONS, TO ALLEVIATE EMERGENCY SERVICES FROM RESPONDING TO NON-EMERGENCY CALLS.

 

 

HLT, FIN

HCR 94 / HR 55

(HSCR1397-16) /

(HSCR1396-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING WORK ON THE H-1 CORRIDOR STUDY TO BE EXPEDITED AND THE STATE AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EVALUATE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-SPONSORED PROJECTS IN THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION-APPROVED FY 2011-2014 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN THE AIEA-RED HILL-MOANALUA-SALT LAKE AREA.

 

 

TRN, FIN

HCR 108

(HSCR1404-16)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COLLABORATE WITH COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT VEHICULAR LOLLYGAGGING AND TO ENFORCE HAWAII'S KEEP-RIGHT DRIVING LAW.

 

 

TRN, FIN

HCR 113 / HR 70

(HSCR1433-16) /

(HSCR1432-16)

Status / Status

URGING THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND INJURY PREVENTION SYSTEM BRANCH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO SUPPORT FUNDING FOR A CENTRALLY LOCATED AMBULANCE STATION IN EWA BEACH.

 

 

HLT, FIN

HCR 123, HD1 / HR 77, HD1

(HSCR1332-16) /

(HSCR1331-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE/PROVINCE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE PROVINCE OF AKLAN OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.

 

 

VMI, FIN

HCR 137 / HR 89

(HSCR1371-16) /

(HSCR1370-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO AFFIRM ITS COMMITMENT TO UPHOLD THE TENETS OF TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENT ACT OF 1972.

 

 

EDN, FIN

HCR 146 / HR 97

(HSCR1373-16) /

(HSCR1372-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT NECESSARY FOR A FULL-SERVICE CONVENTIONAL KITCHEN AT KEAUKAHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE NECESSARY POSITIONS TO OPERATE THE KITCHEN.

 

 

EDN, FIN

HCR 149 / HR 100

(HSCR1421-16) /

(HSCR1420-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF MANDATORY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE SCREENINGS.

 

 

HLT/CPC, FIN

HCR 157 / HR 108

(HSCR1423-16) /

(HSCR1422-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT A SURVEY OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS AND DIRECT PRIMARY CARE OR "CONCIERGE MEDICINE" WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND THE IMPACT OF THESE BUSINESS ARRANGEMENTS ON THE ABILITY OF PATIENTS TO ACCESS PRIMARY CARE SERVICES IN THE STATE.

 

 

HLT/CPC, FIN

HCR 160 / HR 111

(HSCR1382-16) /

(HSCR1381-16)

Status / Status

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO INCREASE ACTIVE PATROLS OF KAILUA BAY, EXPAND NO WAKE SPEED ZONES, AND ENFORCE BOATING SAFETY RULES.

 

 

OMH, FIN

HCR 162 / HR 112

(HSCR1328-16) /

(HSCR1327-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS FOR STEWARDSHIP AND PRESERVATION OF WAIPI‘O VALLEY.

 

 

WAL/OMH, FIN

HCR 164 / HR 114

(HSCR1428-16) /

(HSCR1427-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, GOVERNOR OF HAWAII, HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, AND FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO PROACTIVELY WORK TOWARD PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF THE ZIKA VIRUS.

 

 

HLT, FIN

HCR 169 / HR 119

(HSCR1401-16) /

(HSCR1400-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF THE LEEWARD BIKEWAY IN 2016.

 

 

TRN, FIN

HCR 174, HD1 / HR 124, HD1

(HSCR1411-16) /

(HSCR1410-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES, AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CREATE A TRAFFIC MITIGATION PLAN FOR THE LEEWARD AND CENTRAL AREA OF OAHU.

 

 

TRN/WAL, FIN

HCR 176 / HR 126

(HSCR1406-16) /

(HSCR1405-16)

Status / Status

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPLEMENT THE TRAFFIC SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS IDENTIFIED IN THE KUPUNA LOOP SUB-AREA CORRIDOR STUDY CONDUCTED BY SSFM INTERNATIONAL AND TO REPAVE ALL CITY ROADWAYS IN THE KUNIA AND VILLAGE PARK AREA.

 

 

TRN, FIN

HCR 187

(HSCR1379-16)

Status

URGING THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL TO ADOPT THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GUIDANCE DOCUMENT AS AGENCY POLICY FOR USE IN THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS.

 

 

EEP, FIN

HCR 188, HD1

(HSCR1395-16)

Status

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE.

 

 

OMH, FIN

HCR 196 / HR 142

(HSCR1348-16) /

(HSCR1347-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICE TO REVIEW HAWAII'S PROCUREMENT LAWS IN COMPARISON WITH FEDERAL PROCUREMENT LAWS.

 

 

EDB, FIN

HCR 198 / HR 144

(HSCR1135-16) /

(HSCR1134-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

 

 

AGR, FIN

HCR 199, HD1 / HR 145, HD1

(HSCR1408-16) /

(HSCR1407-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PERFORM A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF OMAOPIO ROAD AND KULA HIGHWAY AS A MEANS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY.

 

 

TRN, FIN

HCR 203, HD1 / HR 149, HD1

(HSCR1324-16) /

(HSCR1323-16)

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO PROMOTE THE EXPANSION OF AGRICULTURAL COMMERCE.

 

 

AGR, FIN

 

 

 

 

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________________________________________

Rep. Sylvia Luke

Chair