HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ‘Āina I ka Pono
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Rep. Kaniela Ing, Chair |
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Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Richard P. Creagan |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. Lynn DeCoite |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Matthew S. LoPresti |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 |
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10:00 am |
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Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
The following measure(s) has been DELETED from the agenda: HCR 204/HR 132
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RELATING TO PRESERVING CORAL REEFS. Prohibits the use or application of sunscreen, sunblock, or cosmetic containing oxybenzone or other chemicals deemed harmful to coral reefs by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (Department) within a marine life conservation district unless the sunscreen, sunblock, or cosmetic is a prescription drug. Requires all commercial use permittees operating in marine life conservation districts to inform their customers that the use or application of sunscreen, sunblock, or cosmetic containing oxybenzone or other chemicals deemed harmful to coral reefs by the Department is prohibited in marine life conservation districts. Requires certain counties to prohibit the commercial sale of sunscreen, sunblock, or cosmetic containing oxybenzone or other chemicals deemed harmful to coral reefs by the Department in concessions that serve nature preserves and marine life conservation districts. Allowing the Department to propose rules prohibiting the use of sunscreen, sunblock, or cosmetic containing oxybenzone in any area as needed. (SB1150 HD1)
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EEP, OMH, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE OF HAWAIIAN LEADERS, LEGAL SCHOLARS, AND A BROAD REPRESENTATION OF MEMBERS OF THE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER WHETHER ITS FIDUCIARY DUTY TO BETTER THE CONDITIONS OF HAWAIIANS AND MANAGE ITS RESOURCES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES WOULD BE BETTER SERVED BY HAVING TRUSTEES APPOINTED RATHER THAN ELECTED.
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OMH, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR BEST PRACTICES FOR THE OPERATION OF MARINE MAMMAL TOURS.
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OMH, TOU |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A SIXTY-FIVE YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL SEAWARD OF AND FRONTING TAX MAP KEY NUMBER: (2) 3-9-11:7; WAIOHULU-KEOKEA HOMESTEADS AND BEACH LOTS, WAIOHULU-KEOKEA (KIHEI), WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII.
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTS THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE DECLARE 'AWA AS THE OFFICIAL BEVERAGE OF THE ALOHA STATE.
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OMH, VMI |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE TO CREATE A MECHANISM FOR GENERATING WATER CIRCULATION IN POKAI BAY ON LEEWARD OAHU.
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE STAKEHOLDERS OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN-CULTURE-BASED HOOPONOPONO SERVICES.
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OMH, PBS |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE-BASED ACTIVITIES.
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OMH, HLT/CPC |
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ESTABLISHING THE PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT PROGRAM.
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OMH, FIN |
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URGING SUPPORT FOR THE GOAL OF EFFECTIVELY MANAGING THIRTY PERCENT OF NEARSHORE WATERS BY 2030.
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REGARDING THE KULEANA HOMESTEAD PROGRAM.
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OMH, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. Kaniela Ing Chair |
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