HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
STATE OF HAWAII
TWENTY-NINTH STATE LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION, 2017
April 17, 2017
49th Day
ORDER OF BUSINESS
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Pastor Jocelyn McMahon New Life Church Honolulu |
Received communication informing the House that the Senate has disagreed to the amendments proposed by the House to the following Senate Bills:
S.B. No. 26, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 133, S.D. 2, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 194, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 207, S.D. 2, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 224, S.D. 2, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 249, S.D. 2, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 288, S.D. 2, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 339, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 369, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 429, S.D. 2, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 491, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 501, S.D. 1, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 502, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 545, S.D. 2, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 559, S.D. 1, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 562, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 602, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 603, S.D. 1, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 620, S.D. 2, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 686, S.D. 2, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 704, S.D. 2, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 717, S.D. 2, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 850, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 885, S.D. 2, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 902, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 908, S.D. 1, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 909, S.D. 2, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 969, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 997, S.D. 1, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 1006, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 1016, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 1163, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 1183, S.D. 2, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 1201, S.D. 2, H.D. 3
S.B. No. 1244, S.D. 2, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 1286, S.D. 2, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 1290, S.D. 2, H.D. 2
S.B. No. 1294, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
5. Reports of Standing Committees
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HUMAN SERVICES
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER ON AGING TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ASSESS CURRENT ELDER AND KUPUNA CARE SERVICES AND THE ANTICIPATED DEMAND FOR THOSE SERVICES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THOSE SERVICES AND MEET ANTICIPATED DEMAND.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION |
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HOUSING/WATER & LAND
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 41-529 INOAOLE STREET, WAIMANALO, HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 41-648 INOAOLE STREET, WAIMANALO, HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 41-652 INOAOLE STREET, WAIMANALO, HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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HOUSING/WATER & LAND
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 41-659 INOAOLE STREET, WAIMANALO, HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 41-1362 WAIKALOA STREET, WAIMANALO, HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 95-029 KUAHELANI AVENUE, NO. 128, MILILANI, HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 94-946 MEHEULA PARKWAY, NO. 264, MILILANI, HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 94-946 MEHEULA PARKWAY, NO. 363, MILILANI, HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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HOUSING/WATER & LAND
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 94-950 MEHEULA PARKWAY, NO. 367, MILILANI, HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 47-394 KEOHAPA PLACE, KANEOHE, HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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WATER & LAND
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APPROVING ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON A LAND EXCHANGE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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JUDICIARY
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REQUESTING THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER TO CONVENE AN AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING AN AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM IN HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO PLAN AND COORDINATE THE CELEBRATION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST ARRIVAL OF JAPANESE EMIGRANTS TO HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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URGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HAWAII GREEN FUELS INITIATIVE TO COINCIDE WITH INCREASED LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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HOUSING
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO WORK WITH HOUSING STAKEHOLDERS AND OTHER STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO EVALUATE AND UPDATE THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND REINSTATE THE PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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HOUSING/WATER & LAND
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REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COLLABORATIVE PLAN TO BEST LEVERAGE STATE AND COUNTY FUNDS TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND AN EXPLORATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING A PARCEL OF LAND IN KAHULUI, MAUI, TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND JUDICIARY TO INCORPORATE RESEARCH AND STRATEGIES REGARDING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES INTO THEIR WORK WITH CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM TRAUMA.
REFER TO EDUCATION/JUDICIARY |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF LANGUAGE ACCESS, AND DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD JOINTLY CONVENE A WORKING GROUP OF STAKEHOLDERS TO EXAMINE THE NEED FOR POSSIBLE REGULATION AND OVERSIGHT OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER REFERRAL AGENCIES IN HAWAII.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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HEALTH
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S.C.R. No. 105, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS, MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY COGNITIVE REHABILITATION THERAPY FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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DESIGNATING OCTOBER 13, 2017, AS METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO UPDATE STANDARDS OF VACCINATIONS FOR CHILDREN.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF RECOMMENDED VACCINES FOR ADOLESCENTS, INCLUDING MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE.
REFER TO EDUCATION/HIGHER EDUCATION |
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OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/ VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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S.C.R. No. 153, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ISSUE A PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE 2018 AS THE YEAR OF THE HAWAIIAN TO CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A STUDY GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE ON AN APPROPRIATE MEANS TO HONOR ROBERT WILLIAM KALANIHIAPO WILCOX, HAWAII'S FIRST ELECTED DELEGATE TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/ ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF USING AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED SURFACE VESSEL TECHNOLOGY TO DETECT AND CLEAN UP OCEAN DEBRIS BEFORE IT REACHES HAWAII'S REEFS AND BEACHES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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RECOGNIZING THE HISTORIC SUCCESS OF COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP UNDER THE TRADITIONAL KONOHIKI FISHING RIGHTS SYSTEM IN SUSTAINING AN ABUNDANT NEARSHORE ENVIRONMENT AND A THRIVING POPULATION AND CULTURE, AND URGING THE STATE TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT, ADOPTION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CULTURALLY-GROUNDED, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS TO STEWARD, RESTORE, AND PERPETUATE OUR NEARSHORE RESOURCES AND MAINTAIN AND PROTECT ASSOCIATED CULTURAL TRADITIONS AND VALUES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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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.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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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.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND OTHERS, TO COLLABORATE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR INCREASING WATER CIRCULATION AND IMPROVING WATER QUALITY IN POKAI BAY ON LEEWARD OAHU.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL, BOAT RAMP, AND PIER, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING PIER, AND FOR THE USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING PIER AND SEAWALL AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING CONCRETE SEAWALL, AND FOR THE USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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PUBLIC SAFETY
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S.C.R. No. 126, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CRIMINAL PRETRIAL PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES TO MAXIMIZE PUBLIC SAFETY, MAXIMIZE COURT APPEARANCES, AND MAXIMIZE PRETRIAL RELEASE OF THE ACCUSED AND PRESUMED INNOCENT.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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S.C.R. No. 169, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE STATE TO MODERNIZE ITS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLANS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
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URGING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO DULY CONSIDER WOMEN-, VETERAN-, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN-OWNED BUSINESSES WHEN AWARDING STATE CONTRACTS, AND REQUESTING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO SUBMIT TO THE LEGISLATURE A LIST OF STATE CONTRACTS AWARDED IN THE LAST TWO YEARS TO WOMEN-, VETERAN-, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN-OWNED BUSINESSES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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JUDICIARY
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO EXAMINE WWOOFING IN HAWAII, REVIEW RELEVANT HAWAII LABOR LAWS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS.
FOR ADOPTION |
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