Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa, Ka ‘Aha‘ōlelo Kau Kānawai Kanakolu Kūmākahi

THE SENATE

OF THE

THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

Moku‘āina ‘O Hawai‘i

STATE OF HAWAI'I

‘Ākoakoa Kūmau MH 2021

REGULAR SESSION OF 2021

 

 

Lā Kanakolukumamāiwa

THIRTY-NINTH DAY

 

30 Malaki 2021 - Po‘alua - Hola 11:30 A.M.

March 30, 2021-Tuesday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.

 

 

 

Papahana O Ka Lā

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

Kāhea Papa Inoa

ROLL CALL

 

‘Āpono Mo‘olelo O Ka Puke Hālāwai

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

 

Ho‘olauna Mea Kipa

INTRODUCTIONS

 

Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina

MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR Nos. 777-782

 

MEASURE

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 777

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALAN CLINTON, for a term to expire 06-30-2025.

HRE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 778

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ARTHUR SAMPAGA, JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2025.

HRE

 

 

 


G.M. No. 779

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DOREEN NAKAMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2022.

HRE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 780

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID KAMAKEA III, for a term to expire 06-30-2025.

CPN

 

 

 

G.M. No. 781

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, EVAN FONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2025.

CPN

 

 

 

G.M. No. 782

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALLEN MARTIN, for a term to expire 06-30-2024.

CPN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Nā ‘Oihana

DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS: None

 

Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka Hale

HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS: None

 

Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa

SENATE COMMUNICATIONS: None

 

Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ka ‘Ao‘ao Ho‘okolokolo

JUDICIARY COMMUNICATIONS: None

 

Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT Nos. 1288-1315

 

1288

(One Day Notice)

(AEN)

S.C.R. No. 92, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS AND LEASE TERMS FOR ITS AGRICULTURAL LOTS TO AID SMALL FARM BUSINESSES."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1289

(One Day Notice)

(AEN)

S.R. No. 71, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS AND LEASE TERMS FOR ITS AGRICULTURAL LOTS TO AID SMALL FARM BUSINESSES."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1290

(One Day Notice)

(AEN)

S.C.R. No. 258, S.D. 1

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IDENTIFY HOW COFFEE BERRY BORER AND COFFEE LEAF RUST ENTERED INTO HAWAII AND MEASURES TO PREVENT THE FLOW OF THESE INVASIVE SPECIES INTO THE STATE TO PROTECT THE ONGOING VIABILITY OF HAWAI‘I'S COFFEE INDUSTRY."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1291

(One Day Notice)

(AEN)

S.R. No. 217, S.D. 1

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IDENTIFY HOW COFFEE BERRY BORER AND COFFEE LEAF RUST ENTERED INTO HAWAII AND MEASURES TO PREVENT THE FLOW OF THESE INVASIVE SPECIES INTO THE STATE TO PROTECT THE ONGOING VIABILITY OF HAWAI‘I'S COFFEE INDUSTRY."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1292

(One Day Notice)

(AEN)

S.C.R. No. 234, S.D. 1

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO EXPAND ITS QUARANTINE FACILITIES OF THE PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1293

(One Day Notice)

(AEN)

S.R. No. 194, S.D. 1

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO EXPAND ITS QUARANTINE FACILITIES OF THE PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1294

(One Day Notice)

(HMS)

S.C.R. No. 36, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO PROVIDE A STATUS UPDATE ON KUKUI'OLA VILLAGE AND WORK WITH THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS TO FURTHER FUND THE KA LAMAKU SHELTER UNTIL THE CONSTRUCTION OF KUKUI'OLA VILLAGE IS COMPLETED."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1295

(One Day Notice)

(HMS)

S.R. No. 25, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO PROVIDE A STATUS UPDATE ON KUKUI'OLA VILLAGE AND WORK WITH THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS TO FURTHER FUND THE KA LAMAKU SHELTER UNTIL THE CONSTRUCTION OF KUKUI'OLA VILLAGE IS COMPLETED."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1296

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

S.C.R. No. 72, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP FUNDING SOURCES FOR RURAL BROADBAND IMPROVEMENTS." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1297

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

S.R. No. 54, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP FUNDING SOURCES FOR RURAL BROADBAND IMPROVEMENTS." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1298

(One Day Notice)

(GVO/WTL)

S.C.R. No. 78, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1299

(One Day Notice)

(GVO)

S.C.R. No. 29

"REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS OF IMPLEMENTING TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1300

(One Day Notice)

(GVO)

S.C.R. No. 26, S.D. 1

"URGING THE EMPOWERMENT OF YOUNG WOMEN BY ANNUALLY RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 11 AS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1301

(One Day Notice)

(GVO)

S.R. No. 15, S.D. 1

"URGING THE EMPOWERMENT OF YOUNG WOMEN BY ANNUALLY RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 11 AS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1302

(One Day Notice)

(HRE)

S.C.R. No. 201, S.D. 1

"URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROFESSIONAL ASSEMBLY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE UNIVERSITY'S:  (1) TENURE SYSTEM FOR RESEARCHERS AND OTHER NON-INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY; AND (2) COMPENSATION STRUCTURE OF FACULTY ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY EXTRAMURAL FUNDING AND GRANTS; IN COMPARISON TO PEER HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, AND PROPOSE THE BEST PRACTICES TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1303

(One Day Notice)

(HRE)

S.R. No. 166, S.D. 1

"URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROFESSIONAL ASSEMBLY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE UNIVERSITY'S:  (1) TENURE SYSTEM FOR RESEARCHERS AND OTHER NON-INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY; AND (2) COMPENSATION STRUCTURE OF FACULTY ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY EXTRAMURAL FUNDING AND GRANTS; IN COMPARISON TO PEER HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, AND PROPOSE THE BEST PRACTICES TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1304

(One Day Notice)

(HRE)

S.C.R. No. 183, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS ITS ARRANGEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1305

(One Day Notice)

(HRE)

S.R. No. 148, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS ITS ARRANGEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1306

(One Day Notice)

(LCA)

S.C.R. No. 168

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO REEXAMINE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR STATE POSITIONS THAT ARE CURRENTLY VACANT AND REPLACE THE QUALIFICATION OF A BACHELOR'S DEGREE WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE, WHERE APPLICABLE"

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1307

(One Day Notice)

(LCA)

S.R. No. 133

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO REEXAMINE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR STATE POSITIONS THAT ARE CURRENTLY VACANT AND REPLACE THE QUALIFICATION OF A BACHELOR'S DEGREE WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE, WHERE APPLICABLE"

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1308

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 152

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO IMPLEMENT A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT OF AT LEAST A HALF CREDIT IN FINANCIAL LITERACY DURING THE JUNIOR YEAR OR SENIOR YEAR."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1309

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

S.R. No. 118

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO IMPLEMENT A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT OF AT LEAST A HALF CREDIT IN FINANCIAL LITERACY DURING THE JUNIOR YEAR OR SENIOR YEAR."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1310

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 160

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN WITH GOALS TO INCREASE TREE CANOPIES ON PUBLIC SCHOOL GROUNDS, DOCUMENT EXISTING INVENTORY AND TALENT, AND IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT AND SUSTAIN THE PLAN."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1311

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

S.R. No. 125

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN WITH GOALS TO INCREASE TREE CANOPIES ON PUBLIC SCHOOL GROUNDS, DOCUMENT EXISTING INVENTORY AND TALENT, AND IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT AND SUSTAIN THE PLAN."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1312

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 238

"REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, BIG ISLAND INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION, OAHU INTERSCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATION, INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE OF HONOLULU, MAUI INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE, AND KAUAI INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION CREATE A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT BASS FISHING AS A SANCTIONED HIGH SCHOOL SPORT."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1313

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

S.R. No. 198

"REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, BIG ISLAND INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION, OAHU INTERSCHOLASTIC ASSOCIATION, INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE OF HONOLULU, MAUI INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE, AND KAUAI INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION CREATE A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT BASS FISHING AS A SANCTIONED HIGH SCHOOL SPORT."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1314

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 151, S.D. 1

"ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, COMPLEX AREAS, AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT SCHOOL-WIDE RESTORATIVE PRACTICES IN THE STATE'S PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1315

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 153, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS THE ROLE OF THE AUTHORIZER, ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH CHARTER SCHOOLS, THE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS, AND WHETHER OR NOT LEGISLATION IS REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE ANY DESIRED CHANGES."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Papahana O Ka Lā

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

 

‘Ōlelo Ho‘oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘la

ADOPT RESOLUTIONS

 

1284

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

EDU

S.C.R. No. 38, S.D. 1

"URGING THE HAWAI‘I STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES BRANCH TO ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO ITS AGREEMENTS FOR THE ‘AINA PONO HAWAI‘I STATE FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM REQUIRING THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND/OR SERVICES FROM FOOD HUBS."

 

 

 

 

 

 

1285

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

EDU

S.R. No. 27, S.D. 1

"URGING THE HAWAI‘I STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES BRANCH TO ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO ITS AGREEMENTS FOR THE ‘AINA PONO HAWAI‘I STATE FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM REQUIRING THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND/OR SERVICES FROM FOOD HUBS."

 

 

 

 

 

 

1286

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

HMS/GVO

S.C.R. No. 219

"URGING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO FORM A WORKING GROUP AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR OUTREACH TO KUPUNA TO REMEDIATE A LACK OF DIGITAL LITERACY, BROADBAND ACCESS, AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT."

 

 

 

 

 

 

1287

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

HMS/GVO

S.R. No. 179

"URGING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO FORM A WORKING GROUP AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR OUTREACH TO KUPUNA TO REMEDIATE A LACK OF DIGITAL LITERACY, BROADBAND ACCESS, AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ho‘ouna Kōmike Ho‘olohe A Ho‘ouna Hou Paha

REFERRALS AND RE-REFERRALS

 

Ho‘oka‘a‘ike ‘Ē A‘e

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS: None

 

Hana ‘Ē A‘e

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

Ho‘olaha

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

            Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala

·         Committee Hearing Schedule:

 

COMMITTEE

DATE & TIME

ROOM

HWN

3/30/2021 1:00 PM

Via Videoconference

HWN/WTL

3/30/2021 1:00 PM

CR 016 & Videoconference

PSM

3/30/2021 1:00 PM

Via Videoconference

HMS

3/30/2021 3:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

TRS/WTL

3/30/2021 3:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

AEN

3/31/2021 1:00 PM

Via Videoconference

HTH

3/31/2021 1:00 PM

Via Videoconference

LCA

3/31/2021 3:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

JDC/CPN

4/1/2021 9:30 AM

Via Videoconference

WAM

4/1/2021 9:30 AM

CR 211 & Videoconference

JDC

4/1/2021 9:35 AM

Via Videoconference

CPN

4/1/2021 9:40 AM

CR 229 & Videoconference

WAM

4/1/2021 10:15 AM

CR 211 & Videoconference

GVO

4/1/2021 3:00 PM

CR 016 & Videoconference

HTH

4/5/2021 1:00 PM

Via Videoconference

WAM

4/6/2021 9:30 AM

CR 211 & Videoconference

WTL

4/9/2021 1:00 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

WTL

4/14/2021 1:00 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ke Pani ‘Ana

ADJOURNMENT