THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
THIRTIETH DAY
March 16, 2016-Wednesday
supplement no. 1
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REFERRALS AND RE-REFERRALS
REFERRALS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016
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ENCOURAGING KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS TO CONSIDER THE PRACTICE OF LAND EXCHANGES TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMESTEADS IN LOCATIONS THAT BETTER SERVE THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE. (Encouraging Kamehameha Schools to consider land swaps with DHHL.) |
HWN/WLA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO PROVIDE A STATUS UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HAWAII'S NEW VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM. (Office of Elections; Voter Registration System) |
JDL |
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DESIGNATING APRIL 28, 2016, AS "WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY" IN HAWAII IN MEMORY OF WORKERS KILLED, INJURED, OR DISABLED IN THE WORKPLACE. (Workers' Memorial Day; Workplace Injuries and Fatalities) |
JDL |
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EXPRESSING ENDORSEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR A UNIQUE AND AGGRESSIVE APPROACH BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO USE DURABLE AND TEMPORARY GEO-SYNTHETIC MATERIALS AS NECESSARY FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE KAANAPALI BEACH WALK FROM SHORELINE HAZARDS UNTIL THE BEACH NOURISHMENT PROGRAM AT KAANAPALI BEACH CAN BE COMPLETED. (Kaanapali Beach Restoration) |
WLA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO IDENTIFY BEST PRACTICES FOR PROJECT-BASED LEARNING. (Department of Education; Project-based Learning; Advisory Committee) |
EDU, WAM |
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URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO RESEARCH, DISCUSS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING EDIBLE MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS. (Medical Marijuana; Working Group; Edibles) |
CPH, WAM |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO DENY ANY REQUEST TO EXPAND THE PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT AND OPPOSE ANY ACTION TO EXPAND THE MONUMENT. (Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument) |
WLA/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS THE DANIEL K. INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (DOT; Designating Honolulu International Airport as Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) |
TRE, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND COUNTIES TO COORDINATE A COMPREHENSIVE, STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER EFFORT TO CLEAN AND BEAUTIFY ALL STATE AND COUNTY BEACHES AND STATE PARKS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS. (State and County Park and Beach Maintenance Using Volunteers) |
WLA/PSM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW FINLAND'S EDUCATION MODEL AND INCORPORATE MAJOR ATTRIBUTES OF THE MODEL INTO HAWAII'S EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM. (Department of Education; Finland's Education Model) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE CREATION OF HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH ACADEMIES STATEWIDE. (High School Health Academies) |
EDU/CPH, WAM |
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URGING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE STATE TO DEVELOP AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER MULTI-CULTURAL APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING. (Education; Multi-Cultural Activities) |
EDU, WAM |
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO PLAN AND COORDINATE THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL. (Hawaii State Capitol Fiftieth Anniversary; Task Force) |
HEA/GVO, WAM |
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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. (Working Group; Retirement) |
CPH/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE ACCESS HAWAII COMMITTEE, HAWAII INFORMATION CONSORTIUM, AND EACH STATE AGENCY WHO CURRENTLY HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HAWAII INFORMATION CONSORTIUM TO COLLABORATE AND PROVIDE THE LEGISLATURE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES OF THE STATE'S INTERNET PORTAL. (State Internet Portal; Report) |
EET, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND ITS COMMUNITY-BASED WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAMS TO ASSIST FORMERLY INCARCERATED FEMALE INMATES TRANSITION BACK INTO SOCIETY. (Transitional programs for incarcerated women.) |
PSM/JDL, WAM |
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AFFIRMING THE STATE OF HAWAII'S SUPPORT OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD, RECOGNIZING ITS VITAL ROLE IN PROVIDING HEALTH CARE, AND DENOUNCING VIOLENCE TOWARDS ABORTION PROVIDERS AND THEIR PATIENTS. (Planned Parenthood) |
CPH, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A PAID FAMILY LEAVE TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE THE BENEFITS AND COSTS OF A POTENTIAL PAID FAMILY LEAVE PROGRAM IN HAWAII. (Paid Family Leave; Task Force) |
JDL/CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO DOCUMENT VIOLATIONS OF ITS PROHIBITION ON SMOKING IN AND AROUND PUBLIC HOUSING. (Public Housing; Smoking; Violations) |
HOU, CPH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH FEES THROUGH THE RULEMAKING PROCESS FOR THE LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND RECERTIFICATION OF VARIOUS FACILITIES SEEKING LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION BY THE DEPARTMENT. (Community Care Facilities; Licensing and Certification Fees) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND THE UNITED STATES CODE TO ENSURE THAT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT RECEIVE PERMANENT FUNDING. (Native Hawaiian Health Care; Federal Funding) |
HWN/CPH, WAM |
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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. (Community Paramedic Program; Working Group; Emergency Medical Services) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE REGULATION OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIVES. (Requesting the auditor to perform a sunrise analysis of the regulation of certified professional midwives.) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE REGULATION OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS. (Property Management Companies; Real Estate Brokers; Account Executives; Sunrise Review) |
CPH, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING THE NAGORNO-KARABAKH REPUBLIC'S CONTINUING EFFORTS TO DEVELOP AS A FREE AND INDEPENDENT NATION AND ITS CONSTRUCTIVE INVOLVEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY'S EFFORTS TO REACH A JUST AND LASTING SOLUTION TO SECURITY ISSUES IN THAT STRATEGICALLY IMPORTANT REGION. (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic; Artsakh) |
TSI, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A TRAFFIC MITIGATION PLAN TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT AIEA-RED HILL-MOANALUA-SALT LAKE CONGESTION AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL FUTURE CONGESTION AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE MOANALUA HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT, AND TO ENABLE TIMELY FUNDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THAT PLAN. (DOT; C & C Dept. of Transportation Services; Aiea-Red Hill-Moanalua-Salt Lake Area Traffic Congestion) |
TRE/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN OPERATIONAL AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES. (University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Audit) |
HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ALI‘I MEMORIAL ART ADVISORY TASK FORCE. (Spirit of Lili‘uokalani Statue; Hawaiian Ali‘i Memorial Art) |
HWN/HEA, WAM |
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URGING THE STATE TO ESTABLISH THE PUUHONUA PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE CONTINUED REHABILITATION OF POST-INCARCERATED PERSONS, PAROLEES, AND PROBATIONERS. (Department of Public Safety; Puuhonua Program; Post-Incarceration; Rehabilitation) |
HWN, WAM |
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REQUESTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE FAIR WAGES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY EMPLOYEES. (Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; Fair Wages; Employees) |
JDL/CPH, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM, SPECIFIC, AND NUMERICAL LICENSED NURSE-TO-PATIENT RATIOS BY LICENSED NURSE CLASSIFICATION AND BY HOSPITAL TYPE FOR ALL HOSPITALS IN THE STATE. (Nurse-to-patient Ratio; Hospitals) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Auditor) |
JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DESIGN, ESTABLISHMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ACCREDITED POST-DOCTORAL FORENSIC TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR PSYCHIATRISTS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS. (Post-Doctoral Forensic Training Programs; Forensic Mental Health; Psychologists; Psychiatrists) |
CPH/HEA, WAM |
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ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO CREATE A PLAN TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF ILLEGAL DRUGS COMING INTO HAWAII'S HARBORS AND AIRPORTS. (Department of Transportation; Preventing Shipment of Illegal Drugs; Shippers; Working Group) |
TRE/PSM, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN WEST HAWAII. (University Hospital; West Hawaii) |
HEA/CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AND CONVENE A SEPSIS BEST PRACTICES GROUP. (Sepsis; Septicemia; Sepsis Best Practice Group; Department of Health; Report) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO GATHER BASELINE INFORMATION ON THE INCIDENCE OF SEPSIS IN HAWAII AND THE SEPSIS MORTALITY RATE. (Sepsis; Septicemia; Department of Health; Baseline; Report) |
CPH, WAM |
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RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS SEPSIS AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII, AND THE THIRTEENTH DAY IN SEPTEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS HAWAII SEPSIS DAY. (Sepsis Awareness Month; Hawaii Sepsis Day) |
HEA, CPH |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FISCAL AUDIT OF FINANCIAL REPORTS, SPECIAL FINANCIAL REPORTS, AND BUDGETS FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS FOR THE CAMPUS CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO. (University of Hawaii at Hilo; Campus Center; Audit) |
HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON WHETHER A STATE LUXURY TAX WOULD BE BENEFICIAL TO HELP WITH ISSUES SUCH AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, AND EDUCATION COSTS. (Resolution To Conduct A Study On The Benefits Of Employing A Luxury Tax In The State.) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF HUMAN SERVICES, TAXATION, HEALTH, AND LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT VARIOUS INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS. (Homelessness; Programs) |
HMS/CPH, JDL/WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO AFFIRM ITS COMMITMENT TO UPHOLD THE TENETS OF TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENT ACT OF 1972. (Women's Legislative Caucus Package; Title IX; Sex Discrimination) |
EDU, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A SURVEY AND EVALUATION OF ARTIST RELOCATION PROGRAMS AND THEIR POTENTIAL FOR CREATION IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. (Artist Relocation Program Study; Art; Culture) |
HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING ALL STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO ADOPT PROCEDURES REQUIRING CONTRACTS THAT INCLUDE THE DISPOSAL OF LIQUID OR SOLID WASTE OR INERT FILL MATERIAL TO INCLUDE A RECEIPT FROM A RECEIVING FACILITY SHOWING THAT THE WASTE WAS PROPERLY RECEIVED AND LAWFULLY DISPOSED OF PRIOR TO MAKING PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR. (Solid waste receipt from licensed waste facility) |
GVO/PSM/CPH, WAM |
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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONGRESS TO EXEMPT HAWAII (JOINED BY PUERTO RICO, ALASKA AND GUAM) FROM THE U.S. BUILD REQUIREMENT OF THE JONES ACT FOR LARGE OCEANGOING SHIPS. (Jones Act; Request Congressional Exemption from the U.S.-build requirement of the Jones Act in the noncontiguous domestic trade of Hawaii for large self-propelled oceangoing ships, joined by Alaska and Puerto Rico) |
TRE/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION OF THE STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. (Application for Convention of the States under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.) |
JDL |
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URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND WORLD LANGUAGE LEARNING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS BASED ON FUTURE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF THE STATE AND NATION. (Department of Education; Board of Education; World Language Learning) |
EDU/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONSIDER AMENDING CHAPTER 160, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, TO ALLOW PHYSICIANS TO CERTIFY PATIENTS FOR LOW TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL (THC) MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE INCLUDED ON THE CURRENT LIST OF DEBILITATING MEDICAL CONDITIONS APPROVED FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA. (Medical Marijuana; Administrative Rules) |
CPH/JDL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PRESERVE AND EXPAND PUEO HABITAT AREAS THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND CONDUCT AN EXTENSIVE PUEO HABITAT INVENTORY. (Department of Land and Natural Resources; Preservation; Pueo Habitat) |
WLA/EET |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A STRUCTURAL LICENSE BOARD. (Structural Licensing Board; Auditor Study) |
CPH, WAM |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO FUND AND FILL THE VACANT AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES FACULTY TENURE LINE POSITION AT THE COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES. (University of Hawaii at Manoa; African Americans) |
HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONSULT WITH THE STATE CAPITOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A MASTER SECURITY PLAN THAT WILL INCREASE SAFETY AND SECURITY IN THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING THROUGH THE USE OF METAL DETECTORS, X-RAY SCANS OF BAGGAGE, AND OTHER PRUDENT MEASURES. (Capitol Security Plan) |
GVO/PSM, WAM |
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STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PLAN AND ADDRESS THE NEED FOR A RESPONSE TEAM FOR VECTOR-BORNE ILLNESSES. (Vector-borne Illnesses; Response Team; Department of Health) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON WHETHER THE SCOPE OF PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO WORK AS INSURANCE APPRAISERS AND INSURANCE UMPIRES IN THE STATE NEEDS TO BE FURTHER REGULATED. (Insurance; Regulation of Insurance Appraisers; Regulation of Insurance Umpires) |
CPH, WAM |
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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. (Keep-Right Driving Law; Enforcement; Education) |
TRE/PSM, JDL |
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REQUESTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE FAIR WAGES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY SUPPORT STAFF EMPLOYEES. (Medical Marijuana Dispensary Employees Fair Wage) |
JDL/CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS FOR STEWARDSHIP AND PRESERVATION OF WAIPI‘O VALLEY. (Waipio Valley; Collaborative Stewardship; Preservation) |
WLA |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ESTABLISH AND COMMUNICATE POLICIES REGARDING AN EXEMPTION FROM JURY SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS FOR BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS THAT ENGAGE IN JURY SERVICE. (Jury Service; Exemption; Accommodations; Breastfeeding Mothers; Policies; Judiciary; Report) |
JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A BUSINESS MITIGATION RELIEF PROGRAM TO ASSIST BUSINESSES NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAIL PROJECT. (Business Mitigation Relief Program; Rail Construction) |
PSM/HOU, TRE/WLA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF THE LEEWARD BIKEWAY BEFORE THE END OF 2016. (Requesting DOT to being construction of the Leeward Bikeway during 2016.) |
TRE, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE TEA INDUSTRY TO DEFINE GEOGRAPHICAL REGION DESIGNATIONS FOR TEA GROWN IN THE STATE. (Department of Agriculture; Tea Industry; Geographical Region Designations) |
WLA, CPH |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BONA FIDE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCER TASK FORCE TO CREATE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "BONA FIDE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCER". (Bona Fide Agricultural Producer Task Force) |
WLA, WAM |
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DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS "FARM TO SCHOOL MONTH" IN HAWAII TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT FARM TO SCHOOL INITIATIVES IN HAWAII'S SCHOOLS. (Farm to School Month; October) |
EDU/WLA |
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REQUESTING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND THE SEVERAL COUNTIES TO AFFIRM THE TENETS AND PRINCIPLES FOUND IN THE CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN. (Discrimination; Women; State; Counties) |
GVO/PSM, JDL |
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ENCOURAGING THE DESIGNATION OF HAWAII AS THE HEADQUARTERS FOR THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AND ITS TRADE AGREEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION AND THE ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION. (Hawaii as TPP Headquarters; Trade Agreements; Asia Pacific Region; APEC) |
TSI/EET, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER ON AGING TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES, THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FREE SENIOR ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE POTENTIAL TO PROVIDE NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO SENIOR CITIZENS. (Adult Education; Seniors; Service Delivery; Working Group) |
HEA/EDU/CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON EARLY LEARNING TO COLLABORATE WITH THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO ENCOURAGE CARE PROVIDERS OF KEIKI AND KUPUNA TO CREATE INTERGENERATIONAL SHARED SITES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF HAWAII'S COMMUNITIES. (Keiki and Kupuna; Intergenerational Shared Sites) |
EDU/CPH, WAM |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ENHANCE INDEPENDENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS. (Public Utilities Commission; Staffing) |
CPH/JDL, WAM |
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URGING APPROPRIATE STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO COLLABORATE TO ISSUE MULTI-DESIGNATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO PERSONS WHO QUALIFY FOR MORE THAN ONE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE. (Special License Plates) |
TRE/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO EVALUATE THE IMPACTS OF GENERAL EXCISE AND USE TAX INCREASES PROPOSED DURING THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2016. (Tax Review Commission; General Excise and Use Tax Increase Evaluation) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO UPDATE THE STUDY OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE AND LOCAL TAX BURDEN BY INCOME CLASS. (Tax Review Commission; Distribution of State and Local Tax Burden by Income Class) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division; Audit) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW OF INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE TESTING. (Sunrise Analysis; Insurance Coverage for Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MONUMENT IN HILO ON STATE LAND IN HONOR OF THE LATE SENATOR GILBERT KAHELE. (Senator Gilbert Kahele Monument; DLNR) |
WLA, WAM |
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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. (Keaukaha Elementary School) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ESTABLISH INCREMENTAL GOALS TO ACHIEVE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT RENEWABLE ENERGY FUELED GROUND TRANSPORTATION BY 2045. (Renewable Energy; Ground Transportation; DBEDT Study) |
EET/TRE, WAM |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO PARTNER WITH THE HAWAII STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO COMMERCIALIZE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CREATED BY BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH CONDUCTED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. (University of Hawaii; Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation; High Technology Development Corporation; Partnership; Intellectual Property; Commercialized Research) |
EET/HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO WORK WITH A SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE TO DEVELOP A PROOF OF CONCEPT FOR THE PLANNING AND DESIGNING OF A GYMNASIUM AT ANUENUE SCHOOL. (Kula Kaiapuni ‘O Anuenue; School of Architecture; Department of Education; Gymnasium) |
EDU, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER SCHOOL COMPLEX AREAS WITH NEIGHBORING INDUSTRIES TO CREATE K-12 COMPLEX AREA CAREER PATHWAYS. (Community Technology Workforce Development; DOE) |
EDU/EET, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO ANALYZE GENERAL EXCISE TAX PYRAMIDING AS APPLIED TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS. (Taxation; General Excise Tax; Sublease Deduction; Transient Accommodations; Tax Review Commission.) |
TSI, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO TAKE PROMPT AND DECISIVE ACTION ADDRESSING E-FAIRNESS. (Department of Taxation; E-fairness) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AND EMERGENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL. (Wahiawa General Hospital; Immediate Financial Assistance) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AWARD A CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL COLLECTIVELY TO FILIPINO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II. (Filipino World War Two Veterans; United States Congress; Congressional Gold Medal) |
PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND COUNTIES OF HAWAII, MAUI, AND KAUAI TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW AND OFFER AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 53, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. (DBEDT; Director of Planning for Counties; Urban Development Law; Working Group) |
HOU/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A TWO-YEAR PILOT PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ON A BLOCK BASIS RATHER THAN ON A ONE-TO-ONE BASIS. (Department of Education; Pilot Project; Contracts for Services; Students with Disabilities; Block Basis) |
EDU/HMS, WAM |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE PER-PUPIL FUNDING SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SYSTEM FULFILLS ITS STATUTORY PURPOSE OF EQUALIZING OPERATIONAL FUNDING AMONG PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (Public Charter Schools; Per-Pupil Funding; Study; Legislative Reference Bureau) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ABOLISH HIGH-STAKES TEACHER EVALUATIONS. (Department of Education; Board of Education; High Stakes Teacher Evaluations) |
EDU/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC MIDDLE AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS. (After-School Programs) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REDUCE THE USE OF STANDARDIZED TESTING IN THE PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM. (Requesting DOE to reduce reliance on standardized testing in the public education system) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE THE LEGISLATURE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING. (Department of Education; Public Schools; Report) |
EDU, WAM |
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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. (Accountable Care Organizations; Direct Primary Care) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR PASSENGER SEATS ON AIRCRAFT. (Airline Passenger Seats) |
TRE/PSM |
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REQUESTING RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION OF THE FESTIVAL OF DIWALI IN HAWAII. (Diwali; Deepavali; Festival of Lights) |
HEA |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE. (Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Public Land Trust) |
WLA/HWN, WAM |
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COMMEMORATING AND HONORING THE LIFE OF ROBERT WILLIAM KALANIHIAPO WILCOX, AN ENDURING PATRIOT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS, WHO SERVED AS HAWAII'S FIRST ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS. (Robert William Kalanihiapo Wilcox; Hawaiian Government) |
HWN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE, AND DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF GRANTING AN EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FROM THE STATE GENERAL EXCISE TAX. (General Excise Tax Exemption; Federal Goods and Services; ) |
EET, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING IN CONSULTATION WITH THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL TO REVIEW ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL LANDS. (OEQC; OP; Subdividing Agricultural Lands) |
EET/WLA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO PROVIDE A STATUS UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HAWAII'S NEW VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM. (Office of Elections; Voter Registration System) |
JDL |
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DESIGNATING APRIL 28, 2016, AS "WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY" IN HAWAII IN MEMORY OF WORKERS KILLED, INJURED, OR DISABLED IN THE WORKPLACE. (Workers' Memorial Day; Workplace Injuries and Fatalities) |
JDL |
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EXPRESSING ENDORSEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR A UNIQUE AND AGGRESSIVE APPROACH BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO USE DURABLE AND TEMPORARY GEO-SYNTHETIC MATERIALS AS NECESSARY FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE KAANAPALI BEACH WALK FROM SHORELINE HAZARDS UNTIL THE BEACH NOURISHMENT PROGRAM AT KAANAPALI BEACH CAN BE COMPLETED. (Kaanapali Beach Restoration) |
WLA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO IDENTIFY BEST PRACTICES FOR PROJECT-BASED LEARNING. (Department of Education; Project-based Learning; Advisory Committee) |
EDU, WAM |
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URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO RESEARCH, DISCUSS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING EDIBLE MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTS. (Medical Marijuana; Working Group; Edibles) |
CPH, WAM |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO DENY ANY REQUEST TO EXPAND THE PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT AND OPPOSE ANY ACTION TO EXPAND THE MONUMENT. (Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument) |
WLA/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS THE DANIEL K. INOUYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. (DOT; Designating Honolulu International Airport as Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) |
TRE, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND COUNTIES TO COORDINATE A COMPREHENSIVE, STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER EFFORT TO CLEAN AND BEAUTIFY ALL STATE AND COUNTY BEACHES AND STATE PARKS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS. (State and County Park and Beach Maintenance Using Volunteers) |
WLA/PSM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW FINLAND'S EDUCATION MODEL AND INCORPORATE MAJOR ATTRIBUTES OF THE MODEL INTO HAWAII'S EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM. (Department of Education; Finland's Education Model) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE CREATION OF HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH ACADEMIES STATEWIDE. (High School Health Academies) |
EDU/CPH, WAM |
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URGING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE STATE TO DEVELOP AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER MULTI-CULTURAL APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING. (Education; Multi-Cultural Activities) |
EDU, WAM |
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO PLAN AND COORDINATE THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL. (Hawaii State Capitol Fiftieth Anniversary; Task Force) |
HEA/GVO, WAM |
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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. (Working Group; Retirement) |
CPH/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE ACCESS HAWAII COMMITTEE, HAWAII INFORMATION CONSORTIUM, AND EACH STATE AGENCY WHO CURRENTLY HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HAWAII INFORMATION CONSORTIUM TO COLLABORATE AND PROVIDE THE LEGISLATURE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES OF THE STATE'S INTERNET PORTAL. (State Internet Portal; Report) |
EET, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND ITS COMMUNITY-BASED WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAMS TO ASSIST FORMERLY INCARCERATED FEMALE INMATES TRANSITION BACK INTO SOCIETY. (Transitional programs for incarcerated women.) |
PSM/JDL, WAM |
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AFFIRMING THE STATE OF HAWAII'S SUPPORT OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD, RECOGNIZING ITS VITAL ROLE IN PROVIDING HEALTH CARE, AND DENOUNCING VIOLENCE TOWARDS ABORTION PROVIDERS AND THEIR PATIENTS. (Planned Parenthood) |
CPH, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A PAID FAMILY LEAVE TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE THE BENEFITS AND COSTS OF A POTENTIAL PAID FAMILY LEAVE PROGRAM IN HAWAII. (Paid Family Leave; Task Force) |
JDL/CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO DOCUMENT VIOLATIONS OF ITS PROHIBITION ON SMOKING IN AND AROUND PUBLIC HOUSING. (Public Housing; Smoking; Violations) |
HOU, CPH |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND THE UNITED STATES CODE TO ENSURE THAT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT RECEIVE PERMANENT FUNDING. (Native Hawaiian Health Care; Federal Funding) |
HWN/CPH, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING THE NAGORNO-KARABAKH REPUBLIC'S CONTINUING EFFORTS TO DEVELOP AS A FREE AND INDEPENDENT NATION AND ITS CONSTRUCTIVE INVOLVEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY'S EFFORTS TO REACH A JUST AND LASTING SOLUTION TO SECURITY ISSUES IN THAT STRATEGICALLY IMPORTANT REGION. (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic; Artsakh) |
TSI, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP A TRAFFIC MITIGATION PLAN TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT AIEA-RED HILL-MOANALUA-SALT LAKE CONGESTION AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL FUTURE CONGESTION AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE MOANALUA HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT, AND TO ENABLE TIMELY FUNDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THAT PLAN. (DOT; C & C Dept. of Transportation Services; Aiea-Red Hill-Moanalua-Salt Lake Area Traffic Congestion) |
TRE/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO APPOINT AN ENERGY CZAR TO BUILD AN ENERGY ROADMAP FOR THE FUTURE AND CREATE AN ALIGNMENT ACROSS SHAREHOLDER GROUPS TO ACHIEVE THE DEPARTMENT'S ENERGY GOALS AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE. (Energy Czar; DOE) |
EDU/TRE, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN OPERATIONAL AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES. (University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Audit) |
HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ALI‘I MEMORIAL ART ADVISORY TASK FORCE. (Spirit of Lili‘uokalani Statue; Hawaiian Ali‘i Memorial Art) |
HWN/HEA, WAM |
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URGING THE STATE TO ESTABLISH THE PUUHONUA PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE CONTINUED REHABILITATION OF POST-INCARCERATED PERSONS, PAROLEES, AND PROBATIONERS. (Department of Public Safety; Puuhonua Program; Post-Incarceration; Rehabilitation) |
HWN, WAM |
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REQUESTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE FAIR WAGES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY EMPLOYEES. (Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; Fair Wages; Employees) |
JDL/CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DESIGN, ESTABLISHMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ACCREDITED POST-DOCTORAL FORENSIC TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR PSYCHIATRISTS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS. (Post-Doctoral Forensic Training Programs; Forensic Mental Health; Psychologists; Psychiatrists) |
CPH/HEA, WAM |
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ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO CREATE A PLAN TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF ILLEGAL DRUGS COMING INTO HAWAII'S HARBORS AND AIRPORTS. (Department of Transportation; Preventing Shipment of Illegal Drugs; Shippers; Working Group) |
TRE/PSM, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN WEST HAWAII. (University Hospital; West Hawaii) |
HEA/CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AND CONVENE A SEPSIS BEST PRACTICES GROUP. (Sepsis; Septicemia; Sepsis Best Practice Group; Department of Health; Report) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO GATHER BASELINE INFORMATION ON THE INCIDENCE OF SEPSIS IN HAWAII AND THE SEPSIS MORTALITY RATE. (Sepsis; Septicemia; Department of Health; Baseline; Report) |
CPH, WAM |
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RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS SEPSIS AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII, AND THE THIRTEENTH DAY IN SEPTEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS HAWAII SEPSIS DAY. (Sepsis Awareness Month; Hawaii Sepsis Day) |
HEA, CPH |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FISCAL AUDIT OF FINANCIAL REPORTS, SPECIAL FINANCIAL REPORTS, AND BUDGETS FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS FOR THE CAMPUS CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO. (University of Hawaii at Hilo; Campus Center; Audit) |
HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON WHETHER A STATE LUXURY TAX WOULD BE BENEFICIAL TO HELP WITH ISSUES SUCH AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS, AND EDUCATION COSTS. (Resolution To Conduct A Study On The Benefits Of Employing A Luxury Tax In The State.) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF HUMAN SERVICES, TAXATION, HEALTH, AND LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT VARIOUS INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS. (Homelessness; Programs) |
HMS/CPH, JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO AFFIRM ITS COMMITMENT TO UPHOLD THE TENETS OF TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENT ACT OF 1972. (Women's Legislative Caucus Package; Title IX; Sex Discrimination) |
EDU, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A SURVEY AND EVALUATION OF ARTIST RELOCATION PROGRAMS AND THEIR POTENTIAL FOR CREATION IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. (Artist Relocation Program Study; Art; Culture) |
HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING ALL STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO ADOPT PROCEDURES REQUIRING CONTRACTS THAT INCLUDE THE DISPOSAL OF LIQUID OR SOLID WASTE OR INERT FILL MATERIAL TO INCLUDE A RECEIPT FROM A RECEIVING FACILITY SHOWING THAT THE WASTE WAS PROPERLY RECEIVED AND LAWFULLY DISPOSED OF PRIOR TO MAKING PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR. (Solid waste receipt from licensed waste facility) |
GVO/PSM/CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING CONGRESS TO EXEMPT HAWAII (JOINED BY PUERTO RICO, ALASKA AND GUAM) FROM THE U.S. BUILD REQUIREMENT OF THE JONES ACT FOR LARGE OCEANGOING SHIPS. (Jones Act; Request Congressional Exemption from the U.S.-build requirement of the Jones Act in the noncontiguous domestic trade of Hawaii for large self-propelled oceangoing ships, joined by Alaska and Puerto Rico) |
TRE/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL A CONVENTION OF THE STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. (Application for Convention of the States under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.) |
JDL |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO ASSESS THE DEPARTMENT’S STAFFING AND FUNDING NEEDS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE COUNTY SURCHARGE ON STATE GENERAL EXCISE AND USE TAXES. (Requesting financial audit of the Department of Taxation) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION TO SUBMIT ANNUAL MEDICAID ENROLLMENT REPORTS TO THE LEGISLATURE. (Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division; Request for annual Medicaid enrollment reports for submittal to the Legislature before every regular session. ) |
HMS, WAM |
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URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND WORLD LANGUAGE LEARNING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS BASED ON FUTURE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF THE STATE AND NATION. (Department of Education; Board of Education; World Language Learning) |
EDU/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONSIDER AMENDING CHAPTER 160, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, TO ALLOW PHYSICIANS TO CERTIFY PATIENTS FOR LOW TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL (THC) MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE INCLUDED ON THE CURRENT LIST OF DEBILITATING MEDICAL CONDITIONS APPROVED FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA. (Medical Marijuana; Administrative Rules) |
CPH/JDL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PRESERVE AND EXPAND PUEO HABITAT AREAS THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND CONDUCT AN EXTENSIVE PUEO HABITAT INVENTORY. (Department of Land and Natural Resources; Preservation; Pueo Habitat) |
WLA/EET |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A STRUCTURAL LICENSE BOARD. (Structural Licensing Board; Auditor Study) |
CPH, WAM |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO FUND AND FILL THE VACANT AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES FACULTY TENURE LINE POSITION AT THE COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES. (University of Hawaii at Manoa; African Americans) |
HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON WHETHER THE SCOPE OF PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO WORK AS INSURANCE APPRAISERS AND INSURANCE UMPIRES IN THE STATE NEEDS TO BE FURTHER REGULATED. (Insurance; Regulation of Insurance Appraisers; Regulation of Insurance Umpires) |
CPH, WAM |
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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. (Keep-Right Driving Law; Enforcement; Education) |
TRE/PSM, JDL |
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REQUESTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE FAIR WAGES FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY SUPPORT STAFF EMPLOYEES. (Medical Marijuana Dispensary Employees Fair Wage) |
JDL/CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS FOR STEWARDSHIP AND PRESERVATION OF WAIPI‘O VALLEY. (Waipio Valley; Collaborative Stewardship; Preservation) |
WLA |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ESTABLISH AND COMMUNICATE POLICIES REGARDING AN EXEMPTION FROM JURY SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS FOR BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS THAT ENGAGE IN JURY SERVICE. (Jury Service; Exemption; Accommodations; Breastfeeding Mothers; Policies; Judiciary; Report) |
JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A BUSINESS MITIGATION RELIEF PROGRAM TO ASSIST BUSINESSES NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAIL PROJECT. (Business Mitigation Relief Program; Rail Construction) |
PSM/HOU, TRE/WLA |
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STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PLAN AND ADDRESS THE NEED FOR A RESPONSE TEAM FOR VECTOR-BORNE ILLNESSES. (Vector-borne Illnesses; Response Team; Department of Health) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF THE LEEWARD BIKEWAY BEFORE THE END OF 2016. (Requesting DOT to being construction of the Leeward Bikeway during 2016.) |
TRE, WAM |
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DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS "FARM TO SCHOOL MONTH" IN HAWAII TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT FARM TO SCHOOL INITIATIVES IN HAWAII'S SCHOOLS. (Farm to School Month; October) |
EDU/WLA |
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REQUESTING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND THE SEVERAL COUNTIES TO AFFIRM THE TENETS AND PRINCIPLES FOUND IN THE CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN. (Discrimination; Women; State; Counties) |
GVO/PSM, JDL |
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ENCOURAGING THE DESIGNATION OF HAWAII AS THE HEADQUARTERS FOR THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AND ITS TRADE AGREEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION AND THE ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION. (Hawaii as TPP Headquarters; Trade Agreements; Asia Pacific Region; APEC) |
TSI/EET, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER ON AGING TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES, THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FREE SENIOR ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE POTENTIAL TO PROVIDE NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO SENIOR CITIZENS. (Adult Education; Seniors; Service Delivery; Working Group) |
HEA/EDU/CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON EARLY LEARNING TO COLLABORATE WITH THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO ENCOURAGE CARE PROVIDERS OF KEIKI AND KUPUNA TO CREATE INTERGENERATIONAL SHARED SITES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF HAWAII'S COMMUNITIES. (Keiki and Kupuna; Intergenerational Shared Sites) |
EDU/CPH, WAM |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ENHANCE INDEPENDENCE AND EFFECTIVENESS. (Public Utilities Commission; Staffing) |
CPH/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO EVALUATE THE IMPACTS OF GENERAL EXCISE AND USE TAX INCREASES PROPOSED DURING THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2016. (Tax Review Commission; General Excise and Use Tax Increase Evaluation) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO UPDATE THE STUDY OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE AND LOCAL TAX BURDEN BY INCOME CLASS. (Tax Review Commission; Distribution of State and Local Tax Burden by Income Class) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MONUMENT IN HILO ON STATE LAND IN HONOR OF THE LATE SENATOR GILBERT KAHELE. (Senator Gilbert Kahele Monument; DLNR) |
WLA, WAM |
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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. (Keaukaha Elementary School) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ESTABLISH INCREMENTAL GOALS TO ACHIEVE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT RENEWABLE ENERGY FUELED GROUND TRANSPORTATION BY 2045. (Renewable Energy; Ground Transportation; DBEDT Study) |
EET/TRE, WAM |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO PARTNER WITH THE HAWAII STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO COMMERCIALIZE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CREATED BY BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH CONDUCTED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. (University of Hawaii; Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation; High Technology Development Corporation; Partnership; Intellectual Property; Commercialized Research) |
EET/HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO WORK WITH A SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE TO DEVELOP A PROOF OF CONCEPT FOR THE PLANNING AND DESIGNING OF A GYMNASIUM AT ANUENUE SCHOOL. (Kula Kaiapuni ‘O Anuenue; School of Architecture; Department of Education; Gymnasium) |
EDU, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER SCHOOL COMPLEX AREAS WITH NEIGHBORING INDUSTRIES TO CREATE K-12 COMPLEX AREA CAREER PATHWAYS. (Community Technology Workforce Development; DOE) |
EDU/EET, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO ANALYZE GENERAL EXCISE TAX PYRAMIDING AS APPLIED TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS. (Taxation; General Excise Tax; Sublease Deduction; Transient Accommodations; Tax Review Commission.) |
TSI, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO TAKE PROMPT AND DECISIVE ACTION ADDRESSING E-FAIRNESS. (Department of Taxation; E-fairness) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AND EMERGENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL. (Wahiawa General Hospital; Immediate Financial Assistance) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND COUNTIES OF HAWAII, MAUI, AND KAUAI TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW AND OFFER AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 53, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. (DBEDT; Director of Planning for Counties; Urban Development Law; Working Group) |
HOU/PSM, WAM |
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RECOGNIZING THE WHITMORE PROJECT'S MISSION TO REVITALIZE HAWAII'S LOCAL AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY AND REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS TO ACQUIRE LAND AND PROVIDE LOCAL FARMERS WITH LONG-TERM LEASES. (Whitmore Project; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Diversified Agriculture) |
WLA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A TWO-YEAR PILOT PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ON A BLOCK BASIS RATHER THAN ON A ONE-TO-ONE BASIS. (Department of Education; Pilot Project; Contracts for Services; Students with Disabilities; Block Basis) |
EDU/HMS, WAM |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE PER-PUPIL FUNDING SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SYSTEM FULFILLS ITS STATUTORY PURPOSE OF EQUALIZING OPERATIONAL FUNDING AMONG PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (Public Charter Schools; Per-Pupil Funding; Study; Legislative Reference Bureau) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ABOLISH HIGH-STAKES TEACHER EVALUATIONS. (Department of Education; Board of Education; High Stakes Teacher Evaluations) |
EDU/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC MIDDLE AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS. (After-School Programs) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REDUCE THE USE OF STANDARDIZED TESTING IN THE PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM. (Requesting DOE to reduce reliance on standardized testing in the public education system) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE THE LEGISLATURE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING. (Department of Education; Public Schools; Report) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR PASSENGER SEATS ON AIRCRAFT. (Airline Passenger Seats) |
TRE/PSM |
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REQUESTING RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION OF THE FESTIVAL OF DIWALI IN HAWAII. (Diwali; Deepavali; Festival of Lights) |
HEA |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE. (Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Public Land Trust) |
WLA/HWN, WAM |
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COMMEMORATING AND HONORING THE LIFE OF ROBERT WILLIAM KALANIHIAPO WILCOX, AN ENDURING PATRIOT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS, WHO SERVED AS HAWAII'S FIRST ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS. (Robert William Kalanihiapo Wilcox; Hawaiian Government) |
HWN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE, AND DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF GRANTING AN EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FROM THE STATE GENERAL EXCISE TAX. (General Excise Tax Exemption; Federal Goods and Services; ) |
EET, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING IN CONSULTATION WITH THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL TO REVIEW ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL LANDS. (OEQC; OP; Subdividing Agricultural Lands) |
EET/WLA, WAM |
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RE-REFERRALS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016 |
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RELATING TO ASSESSMENT OF THE INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN FEE AGAINST CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS. (Internet Crimes Against Children Fee) (HMS/JDL, WAM) |
HMS, JDL/WAM |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. (University of Hawaii at Manoa; Students; Mental Health Services; Appropriation) (HEA/CPH, WAM) |
HEA, WAM |
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