OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-NINTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 29
28TH LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 13, 2017
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Committee Abbreviations:
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AGR - Agriculture |
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CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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EDB - Economic Development & Business |
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EDN - Education |
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EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection |
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FIN - Finance |
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HED - Higher Education |
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HLT - Health |
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HSG - Housing |
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HUS - Human Services |
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IAC - Intrastate Commerce |
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JUD - Judiciary |
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LAB - Labor & Public Employment |
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LMG - Legislative Management |
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OMH - Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs |
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PBS - Public Safety |
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TOU - Tourism |
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TRN - Transportation |
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VMI - Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts |
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WAL - Water & Land |
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Committee |
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REFERRAL
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URGING THE FARM TO SCHOOL COORDINATOR TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A TWO-YEAR SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PILOT PROGRAM.
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AGR/EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DOCUMENT AND COLLECT DATA IDENTIFYING ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND REGULATORY CONSEQUENCES OF CROP DEGRADATION CAUSED BY INVASIVE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES IN HAWAII.
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AGR/WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE CREATION OF A STRUCTURAL LICENSING BOARD.
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IAC, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO UPGRADE AND MODERNIZE ITS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF THE TOURISM AND RECREATION INDUSTRY WITHIN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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TOU/EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PHILIPPINES-HAWAII TOURISM COLLEGE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM COMPACT.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A BASIC ECONOMIC SECURITY WORKING GROUP.
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EDB/LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS HOW HAWAII'S JOB MARKET IS AFFECTED BY AND CAN ADAPT TO AUTOMATION AND GLOBALIZATION.
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EDB/LAB, FIN |
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AFFIRMING THAT ACCESS TO CLEAN DRINKING WATER, EDUCATION, AND HEALTHCARE ARE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHTS OF ALL INDIVIDUALS.
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HLT/WAL, EDN |
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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.
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EDN/HED, FIN |
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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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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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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE LEGISLATURE ON POSSIBLE TECHNIQUES TO ELIMINATE MOSQUITOS FROM HAWAII.
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HLT, HED |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO PROVIDE A STATUS REPORT ON THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ESTABLISH THE REMNANT PARCEL TASK FORCE.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT QUARTERLY SWEEPS OF LILIUOKALANI BOTANICAL GARDEN UNDER THE SCHOOL STREET OVERPASS.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY COMPARING THE COSTS OF USING ELEVATED RAIL VERSUS STREET-LEVEL RAIL TO COMPLETE THE MIDDLE STREET TO DOWNTOWN HONOLULU PORTION OF THE HONOLULU RAIL PROJECT.
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TRN, FIN |
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EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO PRESERVE THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER.
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JUD |
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OPPOSING THE CONVERSION OF THE FRONT STREET APARTMENTS IN LAHAINA, MAUI, TO MARKET-RATE HOUSING AND URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO EXPLORE WAYS TO PRESERVE THE FRONT STREET APARTMENTS AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
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HSG, FIN |
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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.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO UTILIZE METRIC MEASUREMENTS ALONGSIDE UNITED STATES CUSTOMARY MEASUREMENTS IN ALL PUBLIC SIGNAGE.
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CPC, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE GOVERNOR TO WORK WITH THE LEGISLATURE TO DEVELOP A HAWAII GREEN INITIATIVE FOR FUELS TRANSITION TO COINCIDE WITH INCREASED LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION.
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EEP, FIN |
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CALLING ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND STATES TO LOWER COSTS FOR CONSUMERS, CREATE MORE JOBS, AND REDUCE THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE ECONOMY BY REPLACING FOSSIL FUELS WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO DOCUMENT VIOLATIONS OF THE PROHIBITION ON SMOKING IN AND AROUND PUBLIC HOUSING.
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HSG, JUD |
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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.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE ON AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION.
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JUD, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COLLABORATIVELY WORK WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY AND ESTABLISH OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS ON THE WINDWARD SIDE OF OAHU.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO RENAME WEST LOCH COMMUNITY SHORELINE PARK IN EWA BEACH, OAHU, TO KAPAPAPUHI POINT PARK.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXAMINE THE OCCURRENCE OF FRAUD IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND ADOPT METHODS TO ELIMINATE FRAUD AND MAINTAIN PROGRAM INTEGRITY.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE ISSUES RELATED TO STATE-LICENSED AND STATE-CERTIFIED CARE HOMES.
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HLT/HUS, FIN |
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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".
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LAB, FIN |
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DECLARING HAWAII TO BE A HO'OKIPA (WELCOMING) STATE.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THAT THE RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES ASSESS AND REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF A THREE-YEAR PARAMETRIC DISASTER INSURANCE PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO STUDY THE PER-PUPIL FUNDING SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SYSTEM ENSURES EQUITABLE FUNDING AMONG ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND WHETHER AN ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM MAY ACHIEVE GREATER FUNDING PARITY AND FINANCIAL AND LONG-TERM OPERATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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OMH/WAL, FIN |
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URGING THE FARM TO SCHOOL COORDINATOR TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A TWO-YEAR SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PILOT PROGRAM.
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AGR/EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DOCUMENT AND COLLECT DATA IDENTIFYING ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND REGULATORY CONSEQUENCES OF CROP DEGRADATION CAUSED BY INVASIVE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES IN HAWAII.
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AGR/WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE CREATION OF A STRUCTURAL LICENSING BOARD.
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IAC, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO UPGRADE AND MODERNIZE ITS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF THE TOURISM AND RECREATION INDUSTRY WITHIN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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TOU/EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PHILIPPINES-HAWAII TOURISM COLLEGE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM COMPACT.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A BASIC ECONOMIC SECURITY WORKING GROUP.
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EDB/LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS HOW HAWAII'S JOB MARKET IS AFFECTED BY AND CAN ADAPT TO AUTOMATION AND GLOBALIZATION.
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EDB/LAB, FIN |
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AFFIRMING THAT ACCESS TO CLEAN DRINKING WATER, EDUCATION, AND HEALTHCARE ARE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHTS OF ALL INDIVIDUALS.
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HLT/WAL, EDN |
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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.
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EDN/HED, FIN |
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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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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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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE LEGISLATURE ON POSSIBLE TECHNIQUES TO ELIMINATE MOSQUITOS FROM HAWAII.
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HLT, HED |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO PROVIDE A STATUS REPORT ON THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
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HUS, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT, COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED AND RECLAIMED (FILLED) LANDS AT KUAU, MAKAWAO, PAIA, MAUI, FOR ROCKWALL, REVETMENT STAIRWAY, AND LAWN MAINTENANCE PURPOSES.
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OMH/WAL, FIN |
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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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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH THE REMNANT PARCEL TASK FORCE.
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WAL, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PROPOSE AND SUPPORT RESOLUTIONS OFFERING AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO CLARIFY THAT CORPORATIONS ARE NOT HUMAN BEINGS WITH CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND THAT GOVERNMENTS MAY LIMIT CORPORATE POLITICAL EXPENDITURES.
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JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT QUARTERLY SWEEPS OF LILIUOKALANI BOTANICAL GARDEN UNDER THE SCHOOL STREET OVERPASS.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING STATE STATUTES THAT MAY BE ENHANCED OR STRENGTHENED TO PROTECT WATERS IN THE STATE IF THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER RULE IS REVISED TO BE LESS STRINGENT OR IS RESCINDED.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY COMPARING THE COSTS OF USING ELEVATED RAIL VERSUS STREET-LEVEL RAIL TO COMPLETE THE MIDDLE STREET TO DOWNTOWN HONOLULU PORTION OF THE HONOLULU RAIL PROJECT.
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TRN, FIN |
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EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO PRESERVE THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, DISABILITY COMPENSATION UNIT.
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LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION.
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OMH/WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
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CPC, FIN |
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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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OPPOSING THE CONVERSION OF THE FRONT STREET APARTMENTS IN LAHAINA, MAUI, TO MARKET-RATE HOUSING AND URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO EXPLORE WAYS TO PRESERVE THE FRONT STREET APARTMENTS AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
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HSG, FIN |
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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.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO UTILIZE METRIC MEASUREMENTS ALONGSIDE UNITED STATES CUSTOMARY MEASUREMENTS IN ALL PUBLIC SIGNAGE.
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CPC, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE GOVERNOR TO WORK WITH THE LEGISLATURE TO DEVELOP A HAWAII GREEN INITIATIVE FOR FUELS TRANSITION TO COINCIDE WITH INCREASED LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION.
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EEP, FIN |
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CALLING ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND STATES TO LOWER COSTS FOR CONSUMERS, CREATE MORE JOBS, AND REDUCE THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE ECONOMY BY REPLACING FOSSIL FUELS WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO DOCUMENT VIOLATIONS OF THE PROHIBITION ON SMOKING IN AND AROUND PUBLIC HOUSING.
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HSG, JUD |
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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.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE ON AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION.
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JUD, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COLLABORATIVELY WORK WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY AND ESTABLISH OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS ON THE WINDWARD SIDE OF OAHU.
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WAL, FIN |
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URGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HAWAII GREEN FUELS INITIATIVE TO COINCIDE WITH INCREASED LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS DEVELOP A VOLUNTARY PET-FRIENDLY POLICY FOR EMPLOYERS TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WORK RELATED BENEFITS.
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HLT, LAB |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM TO UPDATE THE HAWAII STATE PLANNING ACT'S ECONOMIC OBJECTIVES FOR AGRICULTURE.
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AGR, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC CONGESTION FACED BY WEST OAHU COMMUTERS, WHICH HAS REACHED EMERGENCY LEVELS.
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TRN, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WIDEN FARRINGTON HIGHWAY BETWEEN FORT WEAVER ROAD AND KAPOLEI GOLF COURSE TO MAKE WAY FOR EAST KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE ISSUES RELATED TO STATE-LICENSED AND STATE-CERTIFIED CARE HOMES.
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HLT/HUS, FIN |
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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".
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LAB, FIN |
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DECLARING HAWAII TO BE A HO'OKIPA (WELCOMING) STATE.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THAT THE RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES ASSESS AND REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF A THREE-YEAR PARAMETRIC DISASTER INSURANCE PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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PBS, FIN |
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RE-REFERRAL
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with the Workforce Development Council on workforce development initiatives. (SD1)
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EDN, LAB/EDB, FIN |
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RELATING TO SCHOOLS. Establishes a workforce readiness program within the department of education to allow students to graduate from an extended high school enrollment with a high school diploma and an industry-recognized associate's degree. Appropriates moneys to develop and implement the program. Takes effect on July 1, 2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO HAWAIIAN TRADITIONAL AND CUSTOMARY PRACTICES. Establishes a model project at a location selected by DLNR to designate areas for planting and growing coconut trees for Hawaiian traditional and customary gathering practices. Appropriates funds for the model project. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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