HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2019

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Rep. Sylvia Luke, Chair

Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice Chair

Rep. Stacelynn K.M. Eli	Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura
Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates	Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto
Rep. Troy N. Hashimoto	Rep. Chris Todd
Rep. Daniel Holt	Rep. Tina Wildberger
Rep. Lisa Kitagawa	Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita
Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi	Rep. Bob McDermott
Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi

NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING

DATE:	Wednesday, April 3, 2019
TIME:	2:30 P.M.
PLACE:	Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A #  3

The following measure(s) were previously heard on Wednesday, March 27, Agenda # 1. 

SB 812, SD1, HD1 (HSCR1693) Status

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS. Establishes the operating budget for certain programs of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.  Clarifies calculation of Cable Operators' annual fee.  Establishes or amends certain special fund ceilings and provides for suspension or refund of fees if the ceiling is exceeded.

IAC, FIN

The following measure(s) were previously heard on Wednesday, March 27, Agenda # 2. 

SB 972, SD1, HD1 (HSCR1610) Status

RELATING TO SHIP REPAIR INDUSTRY. Establishes the Ship Repair Industry Tax Credit to offset costs incurred to construct and put into service a purpose-built floating drydock at Pearl Harbor for use by the United States Navy.  Repeals Capital Infrastructure Tax Credit.  Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2019.

EDB, FIN

The following measure(s) were previously heard on Thursday, March 28, Agenda # 2. 

SB 216, SD2 (HSCR1469) Status	RELATING TO ELECTIONS. Requires a mandatory recount of election votes and ballot measures when the margin of victory for election contests or tabulation for ballot measures is equal to or less than one hundred or one-half of one per cent of the votes cast, whichever is greater.  Effective 7/1/2050.	JUD, FIN
SB 316, SD2, HD1 (HSCR1504) Status	RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for additional funding for the Hawaii Community College Promise Program.  Requires a report to the Legislature.	LHE, FIN

The following measure(s) were previously heard on Friday, March 29, Agenda # 1. 

SB 491, SD2, HD1 (HSCR1425) Status

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Appropriates funds for operating expenses of the Department of Agriculture.

AGR, FIN

The following measure(s) were previously heard on Friday, March 29, Agenda # 2. 

SB 1526, SD1, HD1 (HSCR1390) Status	RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT. Appropriates funds for one DLNRTip app administrator position, software upgrades, and app enhancements to improve the DLNRTip app.	WLH, FIN
SB 856, SD1, HD2 (HSCR1566) Status	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Requires the Auditor to perform a financial and management audit of the Department of Education, Superintendent, Board of Education, and complex areas every three years.  Appropriates funds.	LHE, LMG, FIN
SB 50, SD2 (HSCR1645) Status	RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the Hawaii Nutrition Employment and Training Program.  Effective 7/1/2050.	HSH, FIN
SB 366, SD2, HD1 (HSCR1521) Status	RELATING TO HEALTH. Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging to fund the existing position of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Services Coordinator and to establish the new position of Program Specialist IV.	HLT, FIN

The following measure(s) were previously heard on Friday, March 29, Agenda # 3. 

SB 512, SD1 (HSCR1628) Status	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Appropriates funds for operating expenses for the harbors division of the department of transportation.  Effective on 7/1/2050.	TRN, FIN
SB 1033, SD2, HD1 (HSCR1700) Status	RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF MIDWIVES. Establishes licensure of midwives.  Temporarily exempts birth attendants and exempts Native Hawaiian healers from licensure requirements.  Establishes task force.  Appropriates funds.	HLT, FIN

The following measure(s) were previously heard on Monday, April 1, Agenda # 1. 

SB 1025, SD1, HD1 (HSCR1646) Status

RELATING TO THE KUPUNA CAREGIVERS PROGRAM. Requires the Executive Office on Aging (EOA) to: (1) establish a plan to maximize the number of program participants and offer the program's core services; (2) submit a copy of the program plan to the 2020 Legislature; and (3) establish rules to implement the program.  Changes the program funding allocation cap.  Includes activities of daily living under the scope of services qualified caregivers can receive program funding for.  Changes the program allocation cap.  Appropriates funds.

HSH/HLT, FIN

As this is a decision making meeting only, no public testimony will be accepted.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6200 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements.  Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.

For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6200.

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Rep. Sylvia Luke

Chair