OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-NINTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 53
46TH LEGISLATIVE DAY-APRIL 10, 2018
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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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HHS - Health & Human Services |
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HSG - Housing |
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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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REFERRAL
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REQUESTING THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF HAWAII AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO OPPOSE "CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY" LEGISLATION.
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PBS, JUD |
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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 TO BETTER SERVE YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH COMPLEX NEEDS IN THE STATE.
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HHS, FIN |
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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.
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EDN, FIN |
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APPROVING THE DEDICATION OF LEALI‘I PARKWAY, LAHAINA, HAWAII, TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
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HSG/OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE STATE-OWNED LAND AND ESTABLISH A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD A RACE TRACK FACILITY ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU.
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EDB/WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO IMPROVING THE STATE'S HIRING PROCESSES.
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LAB, FIN |
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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.
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PBS, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF HOME INSPECTORS.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO COMMISSION A MONUMENT TO PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.
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VMI, FIN |
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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.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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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.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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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.
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HSG/OMH, FIN |
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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.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING DESIGNATING, DISSOLVING, OR TRANSFERRING CERTAIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS UNDER THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
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WAL, HSG/TRN, FIN |
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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.
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PBS, FIN |
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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.
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LAB, FIN |
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URGING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO START A FARM APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM.
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AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICE, IF NECESSARY, TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE TAX SYSTEM MODERNIZATION PROJECT, WITH A FOCUS ON THE PROJECT'S CONTRACTS.
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FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS SEAWARD OF TAX MAP KEY: (2) 4-3-010:009 AT KAHANA, LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR SEAWALL AND ROCK REVETMENT PURPOSES.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING FEDERAL FUNDING TO PROVIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS IN EVERY INTERMEDIATE AND HIGH SCHOOL IN HAWAII THAT REQUESTS IT.
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EDN, FIN |
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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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EDN, FIN |
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ENDORSING TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION AS AN OBSERVER IN THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION, WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, AND INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION; ENCOURAGING A U.S.-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT; AND CELEBRATING THE STATE OF HAWAII'S TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF SISTER-STATE RELATIONS WITH TAIWAN.
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VMI, FIN |
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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.
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING PAPA OLA LOKAHI TO ASSESS THE IMPACT ON SOCIAL, FINANCIAL, AND CULTURAL INTEGRITY OF PROVIDING HEALTH COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE-BASED ACTIVITIES.
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OMH/HHS |
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REQUESTING CONGRESS TO CONVENE A LIMITED NATIONAL CONVENTION UNDER ARTICLE V FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION THAT WILL LIMIT THE INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN OUR ELECTORAL PROCESS.
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JUD, FIN |
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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.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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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.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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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.
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EDN/HHS, FIN |
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URGING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPACTS OF AN AGING POPULATION IN HAWAII.
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HHS, FIN |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM'S VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUDGET AND FINANCE TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO REDEVELOP THE LOWER CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA THROUGH A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP.
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HED, FIN |
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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.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING INDUSTRY.
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TRN, FIN |
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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.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON UNUTILIZED, LAPSED FEDERAL GRANT REVENUE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTS THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS TO EXPANDED WATER REUSE IN THE STATE.
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WAL, FIN |
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URGING THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION TO PROHIBIT INDIVIDUALS FROM APPROACHING WITHIN FIFTY FEET OF A HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL EXCEPT WHEN PROVIDING AID TO THE HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE HOW A STATEWIDE USE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSESSMENTS AND RESPONSE PROTOCOL BY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL CAN HELP TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE'S OVERALL RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
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HHS, FIN |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN LAND OWNED BY THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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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.
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CPC, FIN |
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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.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING COUNTY DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICERS TO CONVENE A REGIONAL CESSPOOL MODERNIZATION TASK FORCE WITHIN EACH COUNTY OF THE STATE.
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EEP, FIN |
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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.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO CLARIFY THE STATUS OF MIGRANTS UNDER THE COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION FOR PURPOSES OF THE REAL ID ACT OF 2005 TO PROMOTE FAIRNESS AND EQUALITY UNDER THE LAW AND URGING THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO DELINEATE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION STATUS AS A SPECIFIC CATEGORY IN THE SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION FOR ENTITLEMENTS SYSTEM.
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VMI, FIN |
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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.
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HHS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A WORKPLACE SAFETY WORKING GROUP.
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LAB, FIN |
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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.
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HHS, FIN |
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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.
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LAB, FIN |
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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.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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PBS/VMI, FIN |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I SYSTEM TO UTILIZE AND EXPAND EXISTING UNDERGRADUATE GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENT CURRICULUM AND PROGRAMS ACROSS THE VARIOUS CAMPUSES RATHER THAN ALLOW EACH CAMPUS TO CREATE ITS OWN CURRICULUM AND PROGRAMS.
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HED, FIN |
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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.
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AGR, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT OCEAN AND WATER SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REEXAMINE THE MENU SCHEDULES FOR SCHOOL MEALS TO GIVE LOCAL PRODUCE SUPPLIERS THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE IN EACH MEAL, IN KEEPING WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE STANDARDS.
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EDN/AGR, FIN |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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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.
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TOU/TRN, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO STUDY THE ADEQUACY OF INSURANCE COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY DRIVERS.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT PARTICIPANTS IN PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS OTHER THAN PERMITTED EVENTS SUCH AS MARATHONS AND PARADES FOLLOW TRAFFIC LAWS.
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JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, TO PARTNER WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO ESTABLISH AN OFFICE OF SCIENCE NATIONAL LABORATORY IN THE KALAELOA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
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EDB/WAL, FIN |
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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.
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EEP, FIN |
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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.
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LAB, FIN |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND OFFICE OF PLANNING TO FORM A CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESILIENCY COUNCIL, WITH CONSULTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
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EEP, FIN |
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