THE SENATE

OF THE

TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE

STATE OF HAWAI'I

REGULAR SESSION OF 2017

 

 

THIRTY-NINTH DAY

 

March 29, 2017-Wednesday

 

supplement no. 1

 

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

 

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT Nos. 1173-1260

 

1173

(CPH)

S.C.R. No. 112

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCREASE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING RATES IN THE STATE."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1174

(JDL)

S.C.R. No. 16, S.D. 1

"CONVENING A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP TO INVESTIGATE AND IDENTIFY STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE GREATER RETIREMENT SAVINGS FOR PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYEES IN HAWAII."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 


1175

(JDL)

S.C.R. No. 108, S.D. 1

"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."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1176

(JDL)

S.C.R. No. 109, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A PROPOSAL THAT DELINEATES HOW IT WILL INCREASE THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE TO PROVIDERS OF SERVICE FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMANTS."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1177

(JDL)

S.C.R. No. 114, S.D. 1

"URGING THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO ADOPT SENATE RESOLUTION 51, "RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND PLEDGING TO OPPOSE EFFORTS TO REDUCE FEDERAL WORKFORCE PAY AND BENEFITS, ELIMINATE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROTECTIONS, UNDERMINE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, AND INCREASE THE USE OF NON-FEDERAL CONTRACTORS FOR INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES"."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1178

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 48, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR EDUCATION FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1179

(EDU)

S.R. No. 12, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR EDUCATION FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1180

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 166, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A STUDY OF THE NUMBER OF FIRST-YEAR TEACHERS HIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE FIVE-YEAR RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-YEAR TEACHERS, AND STATISTICS OF TEACHERS AT DEPARTMENT SCHOOLS WHO TRANSFERRED FROM THEIR FORMER TEACHING POSITIONS."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1181

(EDU)

S.R. No. 80, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A STUDY OF THE NUMBER OF FIRST-YEAR TEACHERS HIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE FIVE-YEAR RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-YEAR TEACHERS, AND STATISTICS OF TEACHERS AT DEPARTMENT SCHOOLS WHO TRANSFERRED FROM THEIR FORMER TEACHING POSITIONS."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1182

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 53

"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."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1183

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 91

"URGING THE HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO ADOPT THE PITCH SMART GUIDELINES FOR HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PITCHERS."

(Recommends referral to CPH)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1184

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 137

"REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER REQUIRING STUDENTS IN GRADES SIX, SEVEN, AND EIGHT TO TAKE COURSES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH EDUCATION."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1185

(EDU)

S.R. No. 58

"REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER REQUIRING STUDENTS IN GRADES SIX, SEVEN, AND EIGHT TO TAKE COURSES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH EDUCATION."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1186

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 140

"URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO RESTRICT ANY PERSON FROM APPLYING FOR THE POSITION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION IF THAT PERSON WAS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WHEN THE SEARCH AND HIRING PROCESS WAS DEVELOPED OR INITIATED."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1187

(EDU)

S.R. No. 61

"URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO RESTRICT ANY PERSON FROM APPLYING FOR THE POSITION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION IF THAT PERSON WAS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WHEN THE SEARCH AND HIRING PROCESS WAS DEVELOPED OR INITIATED."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1188

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 167

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A VOCATIONAL EDUCATION OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1189

(EDU)

S.R. No. 81

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A VOCATIONAL EDUCATION OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1190

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 168

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATE PLAN FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1191

(EDU)

S.R. No. 82

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATE PLAN FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1192

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 171

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND ESTABLISH A LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY PROGRAM TO PROMOTE WORKFORCE READINESS IN HAWAII'S STUDENTS THROUGH CAREER PIPELINE AND ACADEMY SCHOOL INITIATIVES."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1193

(EDU)

S.R. No. 85

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND ESTABLISH A LIVE, LEARN, WORK, AND PLAY PROGRAM TO PROMOTE WORKFORCE READINESS IN HAWAII'S STUDENTS THROUGH CAREER PIPELINE AND ACADEMY SCHOOL INITIATIVES."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1194

(WTL)

S.C.R. No. 74, S.D. 1

"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."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1195

(IAA)

S.C.R. No. 141

"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."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1196

(IAA)

S.R. No. 63

"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."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1197

(HOU)

S.C.R. No. 143

"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."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1198

(HOU)

S.R. No. 65

"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."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1199

(HOU/PSM)

S.C.R. No. 145, S.D. 1

"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." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1200

(HOU/PSM)

S.R. No. 67, S.D. 1

"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." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1201

(WTL/AEN)

S.C.R. No. 88, S.D. 1

"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." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1202

(WTL/AEN)

S.R. No. 34, S.D. 1

"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." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1203

(EDU/HRE)

S.C.R. No. 138

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO DEVELOP PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS FOR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS AND LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS TO EARN TEACHING DEGREES AND BECOME FULL-TIME CERTIFIED TEACHERS."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1204

(EDU/HRE)

S.R. No. 59

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO DEVELOP PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS FOR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS AND LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS TO EARN TEACHING DEGREES AND BECOME FULL-TIME CERTIFIED TEACHERS."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1205

(EDU/HRE)

S.C.R. No. 157

"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 MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE AND THE AVAILABILITY OF VACCINES TO PREVENT IT."

(Recommends referral to CPH)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1206

(HMS/HOU)

S.C.R. No. 4

"DECLARING HOMELESSNESS TO BE A MEDICAL CONDITION IN THE STATE FOR PURPOSES OF MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY AND RECOGNIZING THAT HOUSING INSTABILITY IS A MAJOR HEALTH FACTOR THAT NEGATIVELY AFFECTS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS' HEALTH AND WELL-BEING."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1207

(HWN)

S.C.R. No. 85

"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."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1208

(HWN)

S.R. No. 33

"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."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1209

(ETT)

S.C.R. No. 129

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR THE HILO INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1210

(ETT)

S.R. No. 53

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR THE HILO INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1211

(ETT)

S.C.R. No. 72

"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1212

(ETT)

S.R. No. 27

"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1213

(ETT)

S.C.R. No. 93

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO UPGRADE AND MODERNIZE ITS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1214

(ETT)

S.R. No. 37

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO UPGRADE AND MODERNIZE ITS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1215

(CPH/HMS)

S.C.R. No. 76

"REQUESTING HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH PLANS TO GATHER DATA REGARDING THE USE OF PUBLICLY FUNDED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS BY PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1216

(CPH)

S.C.R. No. 155, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE BENEFITS OF ESTABLISHING A SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE SURCHARGE PROGRAM TO FUND PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS IN THE STATE." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1217

(CPH)

S.C.R. No. 132, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1218

(WTL/AEN)

S.C.R. No. 96, S.D. 1

"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." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1219

(WTL/AEN)

S.R. No. 40, S.D. 1

"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." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1220

(GVO/CPH)

S.C.R. No. 116, S.D. 1

"ENCOURAGING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT WORKSITE WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND IDENTIFY A MANAGER TO SERVE AS THE WELLNESS LEADER." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to JDL/WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1221

(GVO)

S.C.R. No. 59, S.D. 1

"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." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1222

(GVO/PSM/AEN)

S.R. No. 42

"REQUESTING STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO UPDATE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ADOPT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STANDARDS THAT ARE AT LEAST AS STRINGENT AS THE FEDERAL STANDARDS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2016, OR JANUARY 1, 2017, WHICHEVER ARE MORE STRINGENT."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1223

(GVO/PSM/AEN)

S.C.R. No. 98

"REQUESTING STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO UPDATE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ADOPT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STANDARDS THAT ARE AT LEAST AS STRINGENT AS THE FEDERAL STANDARDS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2016, OR JANUARY 1, 2017, WHICHEVER ARE MORE STRINGENT."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1224

(HRE/IAA/ETT)

S.C.R. No. 146, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PHILIPPINES-HAWAII TOURISM COLLEGE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM COMPACT."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1225

(HRE/IAA/ETT)

S.R. No. 68, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PHILIPPINES-HAWAII TOURISM COLLEGE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM COMPACT."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1226

(HRE)

S.C.R. No. 175, S.D. 1

"URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXAMINE THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE UNIVERSITY'S ONLINE PROGRAMS WITH A VIEW TOWARD INCREASING ITS ONLINE ACCREDITED COURSES AND DEGREE PROGRAMS."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1227

(HRE/AEN)

S.C.R. No. 160, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE LEGISLATURE ON POSSIBLE TECHNIQUES TO ELIMINATE MOSQUITOS FROM HAWAII."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1228

(HRE)

S.C.R. No. 139, S.D. 1

"URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECONSIDER THE STATEMENTS OF POLICY REFLECTED IN THE DEAR COLLEAGUE LETTER GEN 17-02 ISSUED ON MARCH 16, 2017, AND REINSTATE PREVIOUS GUIDANCE THAT PROHIBITED STUDENT LOAN GUARANTY AGENCIES FROM IMPOSING COLLECTION FEES ON BORROWERS IN DEFAULT WHO PROMPTLY ENTER REHABILITATION AGREEMENTS." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1229

(PSM)

S.C.R. No. 126, S.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."

(Recommends referral to JDL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1230

(PSM)

S.C.R. No. 130, S.D. 1

"URGING THE STATE SHERIFF TO CREATE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR COMBATING THE ILLICIT DRUG ABUSE EPIDEMIC IN THE STATE." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to JDL/WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1231

(PSM)

S.R. No. 54, S.D. 1

"URGING THE STATE SHERIFF TO CREATE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR COMBATING THE ILLICIT DRUG ABUSE EPIDEMIC IN THE STATE." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to JDL/WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1232

(PSM)

S.C.R. No. 54

"REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS TO PROVIDE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION VETERANS EQUAL QUALITY AND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AS VETERANS IN UNITED STATES TERRITORIES."

(Recommends referral to CPH/WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1233

(PSM)

S.R. No. 16

"REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS TO PROVIDE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION VETERANS EQUAL QUALITY AND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AS VETERANS IN UNITED STATES TERRITORIES."

(Recommends referral to CPH/WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1234

(PSM)

S.C.R. No. 55

"URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO NAME A STREET AFTER MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR."

(Recommends referral to JDL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1235

(PSM)

S.R. No. 17

"URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO NAME A STREET AFTER MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR."

(Recommends referral to JDL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1236

(PSM)

S.C.R. No. 100

"URGING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES DEVELOPED BY THE MALAMA KAKOU PROJECT FOR THE TESTING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS AND REQUESTING AN ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON THE TESTING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS IN THE STATE."

(Recommends referral to JDL/WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1237

(PSM)

S.R. No. 44

"URGING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES DEVELOPED BY THE MALAMA KAKOU PROJECT FOR THE TESTING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS AND REQUESTING AN ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON THE TESTING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS IN THE STATE."

(Recommends referral to JDL/WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1238

(PSM)

S.C.R. No. 82, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO H.C.R. NO. 85, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, REGULAR SESSION OF 2016, TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON THE CURRENT STATUS, STAFFING, RESOURCES, CURRICULUM, AND LEVELS OF STAFF PARTICIPATION AT THE CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING ACADEMY." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to JDL/WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1239

(PSM)

S.C.R. No. 131

"URGING THE GOVERNOR, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE MAYORS OF EACH COUNTY, AND VARIOUS STATE AND COUNTY LEADERS TO FIRMLY UPHOLD BOTH THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND HAWAII TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT OUR CIVIL RIGHTS AND TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF IMMIGRANTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES. "

(Recommends referral to JDL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1240

(PSM)

S.C.R. No. 117

"ENCOURAGING THE CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY-BASED WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAMS TO ASSIST FEMALE INMATES TRANSITION BACK INTO SOCIETY."

(Recommends referral to JDL/WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1241

(PSM/HOU)

S.C.R. No. 14

"REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO CONSIDER PROVIDING INCENTIVES, SUCH AS WAIVING INFRASTRUCTURE CAPACITY COSTS AND PERMITTING FEES, FOR DEVELOPERS TO DEVELOP HOUSING FOR HOUSEHOLDS EARNING LESS THAN EIGHTY PERCENT OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1242

(PSM/WTL)

S.C.R. No. 102

"ENDORSING AND ADOPTING, AND URGING THE SEVERAL COUNTIES TO ENDORSE AND USE, THE UNITED NATIONS SEVENTEEN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AS COMPONENTS OF A FRAMEWORK FOR ADDRESSING AND ASSESSING HAWAII'S EFFORTS TOWARD SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABILITY."

(Recommends referral to JDL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1243

(PSM/WTL)

S.R. No. 46

"ENDORSING AND ADOPTING, AND URGING THE SEVERAL COUNTIES TO ENDORSE AND USE, THE UNITED NATIONS SEVENTEEN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS AS COMPONENTS OF A FRAMEWORK FOR ADDRESSING AND ASSESSING HAWAII'S EFFORTS TOWARD SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SUSTAINABILITY."

(Recommends referral to JDL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1244

(PSM)

S.C.R. No. 169, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED TO STUDY EFFECTIVE INCARCERATION POLICIES TO IMPROVE HAWAII'S CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM, ALSO IDENTIFY IN ITS FINAL REPORT SITES FOR A NEW CORRECTIONAL FACILITY THAT ARE TEN ACRES OR LESS IN SIZE." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1245

(PSM)

S.R. No. 83, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED TO STUDY EFFECTIVE INCARCERATION POLICIES TO IMPROVE HAWAII'S CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM, ALSO IDENTIFY IN ITS FINAL REPORT SITES FOR A NEW CORRECTIONAL FACILITY THAT ARE TEN ACRES OR LESS IN SIZE." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1246

(PSM)

S.R. No. 38, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY FORENSIC LABORATORIES IN THE STATE."

(Recommends referral to JDL/WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1247

(PSM)

S.C.R. No. 94, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY FORENSIC LABORATORIES IN THE STATE."

(Recommends referral to JDL/WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1248

(PSM/ETT)

S.C.R. No. 63, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT TO FACILITATE THE FORMATION OF A MULTINATIONAL LUNAR ARCHITECTURE ALLIANCE TO GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROTOTYPE LUNAR BASE ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1249

(PSM/ETT)

S.R. No. 21, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT TO FACILITATE THE FORMATION OF A MULTINATIONAL LUNAR ARCHITECTURE ALLIANCE TO GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROTOTYPE LUNAR BASE ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1250

(HMS/CPH)

S.C.R. No. 8

"ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION TO IMPLEMENT AN INCOME DISREGARD PROGRAM FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES."

(Recommends referral to JDL/WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1251

(HMS/CPH)

S.C.R. No. 106

"REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP RELATING TO COMPLEX PATIENTS."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1252

(HMS)

S.C.R. No. 45

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO NOT CONSIDER CERTAIN BENEFITS UNDER TITLE II OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT AS INCOME WHEN DETERMINING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1253

(HMS)

S.R. No. 11

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO NOT CONSIDER CERTAIN BENEFITS UNDER TITLE II OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT AS INCOME WHEN DETERMINING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1254

(TRE/WTL)

S.C.R. No. 103

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE NEED FOR AND FEASIBILITY OF A FERRY SERVICE BETWEEN ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE AND SAND ISLAND STATE RECREATION AREA."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1255

(TRE/WTL)

S.R. No. 47

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE NEED FOR AND FEASIBILITY OF A FERRY SERVICE BETWEEN ALOHA TOWER MARKETPLACE AND SAND ISLAND STATE RECREATION AREA."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1256

(AEN/TRE)

S.C.R. No. 121

"URGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HAWAII GREEN FUELS INITIATIVE TO COINCIDE WITH INCREASED LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1257

(ETT/HRE)

S.C.R. No. 170, S.D. 1

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CREATE A PLAN TO DEVELOP THE WEST OAHU CREATIVE LAB MEDIA/FILM STUDIO COMPLEX AND TO RELOCATE THE HAWAII FILM STUDIO TO THE COMPLEX AND URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO APPROVE A CERTAIN TRANSFER OF LAND." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1258

(ETT/HRE)

S.R. No. 84, S.D. 1

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CREATE A PLAN TO DEVELOP THE WEST OAHU CREATIVE LAB MEDIA/FILM STUDIO COMPLEX AND TO RELOCATE THE HAWAII FILM STUDIO TO THE COMPLEX AND URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO APPROVE A CERTAIN TRANSFER OF LAND." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1259

(CPH)

S.C.R. No. 105, S.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."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1260

(WTL)

S.C.R. No. 120, S.D. 1

"AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MAUNALUA, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING CHANNEL, CONCRETE SURGE BREAK OR BREAKWATER, SEAWALL, STEP, AND FILLED LAND, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON." (Amended Title)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFERRALS AND RE-REFERRALS

 

RE-REFERRALS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017

 

 

 

MEASURE

TITLE

RE-REFERRAL

 

 

 

S.C.R. 80

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO PREPARE A CHECKLIST FOR EMPLOYERS WISHING TO OFFER A HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN FOR USE WITH A HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT TO FACILITATE THE SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR EMPLOYERS SEEKING SUCH PACKAGES.

(High Deductible Health Plan; Health Savings Account; Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act) (JDL, CPH)

JDL/CPH

 

 

 

S.C.R. 163

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, DISABILITY COMPENSATION UNIT.

(State Auditor) (JDL, WAM)

JDL