HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
STATE OF HAWAII
TWENTY-NINTH STATE LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION, 2018
April 16, 2018
49th Day
ORDER OF BUSINESS
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Mr. Carswell Ross |
5. Reports of Standing Committees
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HOUSING
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 2949 ALA ILIMA STREET, NO. 204, HONOLULU, HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 41-1373 HAUNAUKOI STREET, WAIMANALO, HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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HOUSING/OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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APPROVING THE DEDICATION OF LEALI‘I PARKWAY, LAHAINA, HAWAII, TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO PROVIDE MULTI-FAMILY, HIGH-DENSITY DEVELOPMENT IN TRANSIENT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ZONES AND TINY HOMES FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF HOME INSPECTORS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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S.C.R. No. 135, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE CURRENT SCOPE OF PRACTICE, LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACISTS AND CONSIDER WHETHER THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE AND CORRESPONDING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACISTS SHOULD BE ENHANCED.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
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REQUESTING THAT THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER ESTABLISH AND CONVENE AN INSURANCE MODERNIZATION WORKING GROUP TO UPDATE AND MODERNIZE HAWAII'S PROPERTY, CASUALTY, AND LIFE INSURANCE LAWS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON HOW TO INCORPORATE RENEWABLE FUELS INTO THE HAWAII CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE MAYORS OF THE STATE'S COUNTIES TO SUBMIT A PLAN DETAILING HOW EACH COUNTY WILL MEET ITS PLEDGE TO ELIMINATE FOSSIL FUELS FROM GROUND TRANSPORTATION BY 2045.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE REVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT RULES, TITLE 11, CHAPTER 200, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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PUBLIC SAFETY
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REQUESTING THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE ALL CELLULAR PHONES TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY ALERTS WITHOUT AN OPTION TO OPT OUT OF RECEIVING EMERGENCY ALERT MESSAGES AND WITHOUT ANY ADDED COSTS TO SERVICE PLANS.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO INCLUDE IN ITS LIST OF FIRST RESPONDERS A NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS CONTRACTED TO IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND ICE TO CITIZENS DURING A NATURAL DISASTER.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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PUBLIC SAFETY/VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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URGING THE GOVERNOR AND DIRECTOR OF THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO IMPROVE HAWAII'S EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND HAZARD MITIGATION MEASURES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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PUBLIC SAFETY/VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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URGING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO WORK WITH THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, AND THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TO MAKE NECESSARY UPDATES TO ENSURE THAT TEXTUAL AND AUDIBLE INFORMATION FROM THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM ARE MATCHED AND SYNCHRONIZED DURING TELEVISION BROADCASTS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO IMPROVING THE STATE'S HIRING PROCESSES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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S.C.R. No. 154, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A WORKPLACE SAFETY WORKING GROUP.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE A JOINT TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY AND EXAMINE POTENTIAL SOURCES OF INCREASED REVENUE AND MEASURES TO REDUCE STATE COSTS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FISCAL SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCE OF THE COUNTIES OF HAWAII, MAUI, AND KAUAI ELIMINATE THE PAYROLL LAG DELAYING THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE INITIAL PAYCHECK FOR ALL TEMPORARY AND EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE AND COUNTIES RESPECTIVELY.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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TRANSPORTATION
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ASSESS THE DANGERS OF PEDESTRIAN USE OF THE SHOULDER OF HALEAKALA HIGHWAY BETWEEN UPPER KIMO DRIVE AND AINAKULA ROAD AND TO EXAMINE POTENTIAL PEDESTRIAN SAFETY COUNTERMEASURES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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TRANSPORTATION
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S.C.R. No. 185, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
URGING STATEWIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY LEGISLATION TO REDUCE MOTOR VEHICLE FATALITIES AND INJURIES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING ALL THE COUNTIES OF HAWAII TO CREATE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE DECAL, SIMILAR TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S "HAWAII SAYS NO MORE WEEK" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE DECAL, TO RAISE FUNDS TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ABUSE.
REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE SAFE, LEGAL, AND BENEFICIAL USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS IN HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS/VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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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.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EVALUATE THE SISTER-STATE PROGRAM AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THE CAPACITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE EFFORTS TO PROMOTE MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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TOURISM/TRANSPORTATION
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URGING VARIOUS GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO DEVELOP, UPDATE, AND INTRODUCE POLICIES RELATED TO HELICOPTER AIR TOURS AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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WATER & LAND
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM LEASE COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAHALU‘U, NORTH KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RENAME THE MAUNA KEA RECREATION AREA IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I AS THE GILBERT KAHELE RECREATION AREA.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIANAE, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING SEAWALL, STEPS, AND LANDSCAPED AREA AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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WATER & LAND
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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 EXISTING PIER AND SEAWALL AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAHALA, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE SEAWALL AND STEPS, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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SUPPORTING THE PURCHASE, PRESERVATION, AND RESTORATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND CONSERVATION LANDS IN MAUNAWILI VALLEY, O‘AHU, AND URGING VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY ENTITIES TO ACQUIRE AND PROTECT IMPORTANT ANCIENT AND HISTORIC SITES AND TRAILS AND WATERS IN MAUNAWILI VALLEY.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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WATER & LAND/OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HEEIA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND LANDSCAPED AREA AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT, AS AMENDED, COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT PUAMANA, LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR VARIOUS SEAWALL STRUCTURES, A CONCRETE GROIN, AND REVETMENT FOOTINGS OF A HISTORIC SWIMMING POOL.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT AND ISSUANCE OF IMMEDIATE RIGHT OF ENTRY COVERING A PORTION OF STATE LAND AT KAANAPALI, LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR BEACH WALK, TRENCH DRAIN, SIGN, AND PUBLIC BEACH SHOWER PURPOSES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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WATER & LAND/OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT SPRECKELSVILLE, WAILUKU, MAUI, FOR THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND BOULDER REVETMENT AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HONOKAWAI, LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR SEAWALL PURPOSES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT TO ENSURE THAT THE ACT RECEIVES PERMANENT AUTHORITY.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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AGRICULTURE
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE IMPORT PERMIT PROCESS FOR ALL AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE RECOMMENDING ANY REQUIRED LEGISLATIVE CHANGES TO THE IMPORT PERMIT PROCESS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO START A FARM APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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AGRICULTURE/LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TO CONVENE AN AGRICULTURE LABOR TASK FORCE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL BILL REVIEW COSTS ON THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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EDUCATION
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPLY EACH PUBLIC KINDERGARTEN AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT IN THE STATE WITH MEALS, READY-TO-EAT, FOR CONSUMPTION WHEN NATURAL DISASTERS OR OTHER EMERGENCY INCIDENTS OCCUR.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO ESTABLISH AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE STATUS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS TO BE EDUCATED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL HEALTH IMPACTS OF HEAVY BACKPACKS AND TO TAKE PROACTIVE MEASURES TO AVOID INJURY.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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EDUCATION
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REDISTRICT STUDENTS WHO WILL BE LIVING IN THE KOA RIDGE DEVELOPMENT TO THE PEARL CITY-WAIPAHU COMPLEX AREA.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON UNUTILIZED, LAPSED FEDERAL GRANT REVENUE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A COMPUTER SCIENCE TASK FORCE TO REVIEW COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMS IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN, AND ESTABLISH PARTNERSHIPS AMONG EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, INDUSTRIES, AND BUSINESSES TO IMPROVE COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPLORE STUDENT AID OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS AND OPT TO ENROLL IN AND COMPLETE THE COMPETENCY-BASED COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM TO EARN A HAWAII ADULT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIPLOMA.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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EDUCATION
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, INCLUDING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS, HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE FOOD SERVICES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CAN MAXIMIZE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR SUPPORT SERVICES OFFERED TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL HOURS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING FEDERAL FUNDING TO PROVIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS IN EVERY MIDDLE OR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL IN THE STATE THAT REQUESTS SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO REPORT ON HOW MUCH FUNDING IS REQUIRED FOR ON-CAMPUS SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW EXISTING RESEARCH ON CERTAIN IMPACTS OF SCREEN TIME AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON REDUCING SCREEN TIME AND INCREASING RATES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND JUDICIARY TO PERMANENTLY ESTABLISH AND PARTICIPATE IN THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY STATE YOUTH NETWORK OF CARE (HISYNC) TO BETTER SERVE YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH COMPLEX NEEDS IN THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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S.C.R. No. 149, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER ON AGING TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW IN-HOME CARE SERVICES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE AND URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO PROTECT CONSUMERS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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JUDICIARY
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON ALL CURRENT STATE GUN CONTROL LAWS, HOW THEY COMPARE WITH CURRENT FEDERAL REGULATIONS, DATA ON FIREARM DISCHARGES, AND DATA ON GUN CRIME IN HAWAII.
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S.C.R. No. 186, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
URGING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, COUNTY OF HAWAII TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING AN OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY FOR SUBDIVISIONS IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO EXPAND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES IN HAWAII.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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