The Senate of the Thirty-second Legislature
Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa, Ka ‘Aha‘ōlelo Kau Kānāwai Kanakolu Kūmālua
State of Hawaii
Moku‘āina ‘O Hawai‘i
Regular Session of 2024 ǀ ‘Ākoakoa Kūmau MH 2024
Thirty-Second Day |
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Lā Kanakolukumamālua |
March 14, 2024, Thursday |
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14 Malaki 2024 - Po‘Ahā |
Supplement No. 1
Order of the Day ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā
Referrals And Re-Referrals ǀ Ho‘ouna Kōmike Ho‘olohe A Ho‘ouna Hou Paha
ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXPAND THE RED-LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM TO WINDWARD, LEEWARD, AND CENTRAL OAHU. |
Referral TCA/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR STEP THERAPY REQUIREMENTS FOR STAGE TWO THROUGH STAGE FIVE CANCER. |
Referral CPN/HHS |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO ERADICATE OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM PEARL HARBOR. |
Referral PSM/AEN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE EXISTING PERSONAL TRANSITION PLAN COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR EACH STUDENT. |
Referral EDU |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STRATEGIC PLAN. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE WOMEN'S CORRECTIONS IMPLEMENTATION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF WOMEN INCARCERATED AT THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER BY TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. |
Referral PSM |
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RECOGNIZING THE ISSUE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING WITHIN THE WAIPAHU COMMUNITY AND URGING THE STATE, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND MILITARY TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN. |
Referral PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE AN INTERAGENCY ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE TO COMBAT THE UNDERGROUND ECONOMY AND EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION IN THE STATE. |
Referral LBT |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND HAWAII PSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO CONVENE A ROUNDTABLE TO ESTABLISH MEDICAL PROTOCOLS TO ENSURE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL'S THYROID FUNCTION IS TESTED BEFORE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS ARE PRESCRIBED. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING THE JURISDICTION OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE A QUARTER-MILE RADIUS SURROUNDING EACH SCHOOL. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF XYLAZINE TESTING STRIPS SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM THE STATE'S DEFINITION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. |
Referral JDC |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO RENAME JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL'S SOFTBALL FIELD AS THE LOKE HUDDY SOFTBALL FIELD. |
Referral EDU |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT AS PART OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING ENGLISH GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS |
Referral EDU/HWN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A BABY BONDS WORKING GROUP. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO COMMISSION A STATEWIDE DISPARITY STUDY REGARDING THE PARTICIPATION OF WOMAN- AND MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES IN STATE CONTRACTING DERIVED FROM FEDERAL SOURCES OF FUNDING. |
Referral EET |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE STATE'S CURRENT EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. |
Referral LBT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LATER SCHOOL START TIMES. |
Referral EDU |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO AMEND THE PRIORITY FOR WHICH LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS ARE ALLOCATED AND MONEYS IN THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND ARE USED AND TO ADOPT CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE RULES THAT INCENTIVIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE. |
Referral HOU/WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE STATE, FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWELVE HAS A CERTAIN NUMBER OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. |
Referral EDU |
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URGING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO DEFINE "BENEFICIAL EFFECTS TO THE STATE" IN SECTION 38-2, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO INCLUDE THE FINANCING OF HOUSING. |
Referral HOU, WAM/JDC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT A HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL. |
Referral GVO |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A U VISA CERTIFICATION POLICY. |
Referral PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS OF EACH COUNTY, HUMANE SOCIETIES IN EACH COUNTY, AND MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO COLLABORATE TO CREATE AND DISSEMINATE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE DANGERS OF, AND ADVOCATE AGAINST THE USE OF, ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY, PETS, AND WILDLIFE. |
Referral PSM, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CURRICULA PLAN FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS FOR A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND ITS RELATIVE IMPACTS ON THE STATE. |
Referral GVO |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PERCENTAGES OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS BEING LEASED BY THE STATE THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR FARMING AND ACTIVELY BEING USED FOR FARMING PURPOSES AND CERTAIN DOLLAR AMOUNTS RELATING TO LEASE TRANSFERS. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONVENE AN ADVISORY COMMISSION TO ADDRESS CERTAIN ISSUES TO GUIDE ACTION AND PROGRESS IN THE AGRICULTURE, AQUACULTURE, AND FOOD SYSTEMS INDUSTRIES OF THE STATE. |
Referral AEN |
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DIRECTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO SUBMIT A GRANT REQUEST TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR ROCKFALL MITIGATION IN MOANALUA GARDENS AND MOANALUA VALLEY, OAHU. |
Referral PSM |
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URGING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A MULTIAGENCY WORKING GROUP TO UPDATE THE MAPS, TIER TABLES, AND INVENTORIES OF STATE LANDS SUITABLE AND AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. |
Referral WTL/HOU |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO PROHIBIT RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND LOAN FORGIVENESS. |
Referral HOU, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES THAT PREEMPT THE COUNTIES FROM IMPOSING RESIDENTIAL INCOME REQUIREMENTS ON HOUSING PROJECTS SUBJECT TO SECTION 201H-38, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, THAT ARE LOWER THAN THOSE ADOPTED OR ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE. |
Referral HOU, JDC |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO CREATE A PROCESS UNDER SECTION 201H-38, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR HOUSING PROJECTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SALE OR RENT TO QUALIFIED RESIDENTS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 201H-32, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, WHO ARE DEEMED TO BE MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. |
Referral HOU, JDC |
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RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF USING PRONOUNS AND GENDER-AFFIRMING LANGUAGE. |
Referral JDC/HHS |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO BUILD ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND HOMES OVER THE NEXT TEN YEARS. |
Referral HOU |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ENABLE CREDIT ENHANCEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION LOANS UNDER THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND. |
Referral HOU/WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR AGRICULTURAL CRIME PILOT PROJECT TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROSECUTING AGRICULTURAL CRIME CASES, INCLUDING THOSE OF AGRICULTURAL THEFT AND AGRICULTURAL VANDALISM, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND COUNTY OF KAUAI. |
Referral AEN, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PRIORITIZE REMEDIATION OF THE FLOODING ISSUES PRESENT ON ROUTE 11 AROUND MILE POST SIXTY AS A SAFETY PROJECT. |
Referral TCA |
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URGING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO PRIORITIZE AND DIRECT ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO SUPPORTING COORDINATED INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION AND PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE ONGOING FENTANYL EPIDEMIC. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ASSESS THE REGISTRATION AND MONITORING OF CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING ELECTED OFFICIALS OF HAWAII TO LIVE WITHIN THE SPIRIT OF ALOHA. |
Referral TCA |
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URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE LIMU KALA. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING BUSINESSES IN HAWAII TO USE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO TEACH EMPLOYEES HAWAIIAN AND HIRE PERMANENT HAWAII LANGUAGE TEACHERS. |
Referral EDU/HWN, CPN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO INSTALL A NEW EMERGENCY SIREN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF AUMAKUA STREET AND AUHUHU STREET IN UPPER PACIFIC PALISADES. |
Referral PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO UTILIZE OBLIGATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS AND OTHER FUNDS FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES AND PRIORITIZE EXPENDITURES BASED ON GREATEST NEED. |
Referral EDU |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STREAM MAINTENANCE WORKING GROUP WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE METHODS USED IN OTHER STATES TO MONITOR AIR POLLUTANTS EMITTED BY WASTE INCINERATION FACILITIES. |
Referral HHS/AEN |
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ACKNOWLEDGING AND URGING TURKEY AND IRAQ TO RECOGNIZE THE GENOCIDE COMMITTED AGAINST ASSYRIANS BETWEEN 1915-1933. |
Referral TCA |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND THE CHIEF ENERGY OFFICER TO CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR AIR POLLUTANTS EMITTED BY WASTE INCINERATION FACILITIES. |
Referral HHS/AEN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENSURE THE SAFE MANAGEMENT OF ASH FROM WASTE INCINERATION FACILITIES. |
Referral HHS/AEN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT SERVE MEALS TO OFFER PLANT-BASED MEAL OPTIONS PRIORITIZING INGREDIENTS FROM LOCALLY SOURCED AND LOCALLY FARMED PRODUCTS. |
Referral EDU/AEN |
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URGING RETAIL STORES AND PHARMACIES DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE TO ADOPT A POLICY ON A NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL GUARANTEEING AN INDIVIDUAL'S UNHINDERED ACCESS TO ALL UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED CONTRACEPTIVES. |
Referral CPN, JDC |
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URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE LAVA INSURANCE. |
Referral PSM/CPN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXPLORE AVENUES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS UNDER THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM AND URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO MONITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY AND DEVISE COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES TO RESTORE ACCESSIBLE INSURANCE OPTIONS TO RESIDENTS AND COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES IN LAVA ZONES 1 AND 2. |
Referral CPN |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE STATE OF HAWAII'S OPEN DATA PORTAL BY INCREASING AND EXPANDING THE DATA SETS AVAILABLE ON THE OPEN DATA PORTAL, CENTRALIZING ALL OPEN DATA SETS OF ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS ONTO THE OPEN DATA PORTAL, AND CONTINUALLY UPDATING THE DATA SETS FOR ACCURACY AND RECENCY OF PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE DATA. |
Referral LBT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONVENE A SEARCH AND RESCUE WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO DETER HIKERS FROM ENTERING ILLEGAL HIKING TRAILS AND TO ADDRESS RISING SEARCH AND RESCUE COSTS FACING THE STATE AND COUNTIES DUE TO INCREASED ILLEGAL HIKING TRAFFIC. |
Referral PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL SPEED BUMPS AND SPEED LIMIT SIGNAGE ON THE PORTION OF KAPOLEI PARKWAY BETWEEN KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL AND KAPOLEI MIDDLE SCHOOL. |
Referral TCA |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF HAWAII AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROSECUTE ALL CASES WITHIN THE WEED AND SEED SITES IN HAWAII. |
Referral JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH IN EACH HOMESTEAD AREA. |
Referral HWN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A WELLNESS VISIT FOR ANY CHILD WHO HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL TO BE HOMESCHOOLED. |
Referral EDU/HHS |
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REQUESTING THAT THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE AND OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT A WASTE-TO-ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION. |
Referral EET/WTL |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS BOTH THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR A PERCENTAGE OF THE COSTS OF KETAMINE THERAPY TO TREAT DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE IDEATION. |
Referral CPN/HHS |
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AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 3006 AND RESET ASIDE TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT PURPOSES, KAHULUI, WAILUKU, MAUI, TAX MAP KEY NUMBER: (2) 3-8-001:188 AND SEAWARD OF 188 AND THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, FOR WASTEWATER FORCE MAIN PURPOSES, KAHULUI, WAILUKU, MAUI, TAX MAP KEY NUMBER: (2) 3-8-001: PORTION OF 119. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PRODUCE A PLAN FOR ADHERING TO SCHOOL COUNSELOR BEST PRACTICES. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO COORDINATE AND DEVELOP A WILDFIRE INSURANCE COMPACT. |
Referral CPN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TELEHEALTH WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF WIDESPREAD TELEHEALTH ADOPTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IDENTIFY PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL TO OPTIMIZE TELEHEALTH UTILIZATION AS THE STATE TRANSITIONS OUT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. |
Referral HHS |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS THE NURTURE ORIGINALS, FOSTER ART, AND KEEP ENTERTAINMENT SAFE ACT OF 2023 (NO FAKES ACT) AND THE NO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FAKE REPLICAS AND UNAUTHORIZED DUPLICATIONS ACT OF 2024 (NO AI FRAUD ACT). |
Referral PSM, JDC |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM. |
Referral LBT/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS WORKING GROUP TO STUDY LOCAL PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS. |
Referral EET |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER WITH THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION AND TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL TO BECOME FULL-TIME TEACHERS. |
Referral EDU/HRE |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE SAFETY OF THE BRIDGES ALONG HANA HIGHWAY. |
Referral TCA |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS AGRICULTURE-RELATED ISSUES. |
Referral AEN |
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URGING A TRANSITION TO A PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONSULT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WIND RESISTANCE RETROFIT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM. |
Referral CPN/WAM |
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REQUESTING ALL HIGH-OCCUPANCY PUBLIC BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2025, TO BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANES AND TO SERVE AS SHELTERS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. |
Referral GVO/PSM |
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URGING THE STATE, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND UNITED STATES MILITARY TO COORDINATE AND ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING WITHIN WAIPAHU AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES OF EWA, PEARL CITY, AND AIEA ON OAHU. |
Referral PSM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF INDIVIDUALS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE CHANGE. |
Referral AEN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE THE CARBON EMISSIONS ARISING FROM AIRPLANE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE STATE. |
Referral TCA/AEN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXPEDITIOUSLY PROPOSE OPTIONS TO TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE NUMBER OF LIVE-ABOARD AND HOUSEBOAT PERMITS AND OPTIONS TO DEVELOP TEMPORARY MICRO-HOUSING AT OR NEAR HARBORS AND STATE WATERS. |
Referral WTL/TCA |
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URGING THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO STOP PERSECUTION BASED ON RELIGION AND FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO HOLD THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ACCOUNTABLE FOR VIOLATING THE RIGHT OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. |
Referral TCA |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE SOCIAL SECURITY 2100 ACT. |
Referral PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TRANSFER TO THE STATE THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT A MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION. |
Referral PSM/TCA |
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DESIGNATING THE KOʻOLAU KUPUNA COUNCIL AS AN ADVISORY RESOURCE TO THE ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE REPRESENTING THE KOʻOLAU COMMUNITY. |
Referral HHS |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING PROGRAM TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN ALL OFFICES AT THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL. |
Referral GVO/AEN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPLY ALL CLASSROOMS WITH NARCAN OR ANOTHER TYPE OF NALOXONE BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2024. |
Referral EDU/HHS, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DISPLAY A PORTRAIT OF PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE IN EACH STATE BUILDING, OFFICE, MEETING ROOM, AND WAITING AREA UNDER THE DEPARTMENT'S JURISDICTION. |
Referral HWN |
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ENCOURAGING DEVELOPERS TO INCORPORATE NET ZERO WATER BUILDING STRATEGIES WHEN CONSTRUCTING AND RENOVATING HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE STATE. |
Referral CPN/HOU |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT OPTIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE INGRESS AND EGRESS ROUTES IN PACIFIC PALISADES. |
Referral TCA/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY ALL APPROPRIATE SITES AT STATE PARKS AT WHICH A WATER-BOTTLE FILLING STATION COULD BE INSTALLED. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A HEALTH CARE FACILITIES LABOR STANDARDS WORKING GROUP TO RESEARCH, ASSESS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE BEST PRACTICES IN LABOR STANDARDS THAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED AT HOSPITALS, CARE HOMES, AND DIALYSIS FACILITIES IN THE STATE. |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE COMMISSION TO DEVELOP AN INTEGRATED LAND USE PLAN. |
Referral WTL |
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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 CONSTRUCTION, USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF STEPS. |
Referral WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON INCREASING ACCESS TO STABLE, SUITABLE, AND AFFORDABLE FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER EXPERTS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POPULATION STATUS OF DEPLETED CORAL REEF HERBIVORES AROUND THE ISLAND OF OAHU AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE POLICIES FOR SUBSTANTIALLY REPLENISHING THOSE POPULATIONS WITHIN A DECADE. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK AND THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AS IT RELATES TO LANDOWNERS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES. |
Referral WTL/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HURRICANE RELIEF FUND AND THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ASSESS THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE. |
Referral CPN |
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REQUESTING STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO NOTIFY ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS OF DECEASED CATS AND DOGS THAT ARE PICKED UP ALONG STATE AND COUNTY ROADWAYS. |
Referral PSM/JDC |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO INCREASE THE STATE'S USAGE OF BIODIESEL AND TO FUND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BIODIESEL INDUSTRY. |
Referral AEN/EET |
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RATIFYING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES GIVING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES POWER TO LIMIT, REGULATE, AND PROHIBIT THE LABOR OF PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE. |
Referral PSM/LBT, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES TESTING GRANT PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. |
Referral HHS/AEN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN INTERAGENCY FOOD SYSTEMS PLAN. |
Referral AEN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO REQUIRE A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO TEST SEWAGE SLUDGE AND ANY OTHER RESIDUAL MATERIAL FOR THE PRESENCE OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. |
Referral HHS/AEN |
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REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO URGE CONGRESS TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF A LABORATORY CERTIFIED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS IN THE STATE. |
Referral PSM/AEN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN FOR THE REMEDIATION OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) IN THE STATE. |
Referral AEN |
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URGING EVERY STATE AGENCY THAT MONITORS ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS AND POLLUTANTS TO FOLLOW CERTAIN PROCEDURAL AND SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MODIFICATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION LEVELS. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE DIFFERENT ENERGY CONSUMPTION SECTORS TO DETERMINE WHICH MAY BE MOST QUICKLY AND COST-EFFECTIVELY DECARBONIZED THROUGH ADDITIONAL PUBLIC INVESTMENTS IN COMBUSTION-FREE ALTERNATIVES. |
Referral EET |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DEFINE THEIR ROLE AND TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROGRESS THE STATE HAS MADE TOWARDS JAIL DIVERSION. |
Referral HHS/JDC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A HOUSING EQUITY AND WELLNESS TASK FORCE. |
Referral HHS/HOU |
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REQUESTING THAT A TASK FORCE BE CONVENED TO DEVELOP A NORWEGIAN-BASED PUBLIC FACILITY MODEL DESIGNATED TO ENSURE THE WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF DEMENTIA PATIENTS. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED REDUCTION STRATEGIES AND MAKE RELATED RECOMMENDATIONS. |
Referral AEN/TCA |
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REQUESTING A TASK FORCE BE CONVENED TO DEVELOP OPTIONS TO REDUCE COST AND RETURN INCREASED VALUE TO RESIDENTS FROM FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE STATE FOR PUBLIC MASS TRANSIT. |
Referral TCA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH A GREEN HIGHWAY PROGRAM. |
Referral TCA/AEN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S STATEWIDE BACKLOG OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS. |
Referral EDU, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF TEACHER SALARY STEP MOVEMENTS ON SALARY SCHEDULE COMPRESSION. |
Referral EDU, WAM |
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URGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO CONSIDER UTILIZING FUNDS FOR NON-CONGREGATE HOUSING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING. |
Referral HOU, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND HAWAII P-20 PARTNERSHIPS FOR EDUCATION TO DEVELOP CLEAR PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS IN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACADEMIES TO SEAMLESSLY CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES. |
Referral EDU/HRE |
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REQUESTING STAKEHOLDERS TO UPDATE TO THE EAST-WEST CENTER STUDY TITLED "HAWAII AS AN EAST-WEST BRIDGE: A SURVEY OF THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF NON-TOURIST INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN HAWAII". |
Referral EET/HRE |
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URGING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND THE INITIATION OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAWAII AND THE SPANISH PROVINCE OF THE BALEARIC ISLANDS. |
Referral TCA |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO BEGIN PLANNING TO COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS IN JAPAN TO APPROPRIATELY RECOGNIZE THE EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II, INCLUDING THE ATOMIC BOMBINGS AND LIVES LOST IN JAPAN AND HAWAII THROUGHOUT THE WAR, AND REAFFIRM A COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THESE TRAGEDIES ARE NEVER REPEATED. |
Referral TCA |
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URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP ART, BRANDING, AND NARRATIVES FOR AN APPROPRIATE SELECTION OF HAWAII'S UNIQUE COMMUNITIES, LANDMARKS, PARKS, AND OTHER SIMILAR AREAS. |
Referral TCA |
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URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT CHESS AS A COMPETITIVE SPORT IN THE STATE. |
Referral TCA |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A POLICY RELATING TO THE USE OF PREFERRED NAMES FOR STUDENTS. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO EXPAND BLUE CARBON INITIATIVES IN THE STATE. |
Referral WTL/AEN |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COLLABORATE WITH THE STATE TO EXPAND COMMUNITY GARDENING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS. |
Referral AEN/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF USING MYCOPESTICIDES AS A METHOD TO CONTROL WASMANNIA AUROPUNCTATA. |
Referral HRE/AEN |
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REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST BIG OIL CORPORATIONS FOR CLIMATE DAMAGES TO THE STATE AND ENGAGE A THIRD-PARTY LAW FIRM THAT HAS EXPERTISE IN THIS LEGAL AREA. |
Referral AEN, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER OF THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS TO EVALUATE AND IDENTIFY SOURCES OF NEWS THAT ADHERE TO ETHICAL AND OBJECTIVE JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS TO HELP THE PUBLIC DISTINGUISH THOSE THAT MAY PROLIFERATE MISINFORMATION. |
Referral JDC |
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URGING CONGRESS TO TAKE IMMEDIATE AND DECISIVE ACTION TO SUPPORT MIDDLE- AND LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN AMERICA. |
Referral PSM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, INCLUDING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. |
Referral EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON DISALLOWING THE DIVIDENDS PAID DEDUCTION FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS. |
Referral CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING. |
Referral CPN/HHS |
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AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF ONE OR MORE LEASES OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS. |
Referral WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO RESPOND TO HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC'S REQUEST TO SUSPEND, DEPRIORITIZE, AND DELAY THE COMMENCEMENT OF COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS THROUGH PHASE 2, TRANCHE 2 OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM AND ORDER HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC TO CONTINUE TO DEPLOY AND PURSUE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS BASED UPON THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION'S FINDINGS. |
Referral EET, CPN |
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REQUESTING THAT STATE AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES MEET CERTAIN GUIDELINES BEFORE PASSING ANY ORDINANCE OR RULE THAT RESTRICTS SUBSISTENCE FISHING. |
Referral WTL, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXISTING STATE LAWS IN ADDRESSING THE FALSE LABELING OF HAWAII-MADE FOOD PRODUCTS. |
Referral CPN/JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR AGRICULTURAL CRIME PILOT PROJECT TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROSECUTING AGRICULTURAL CRIME CASES, INCLUDING THOSE OF AGRICULTURAL THEFT AND AGRICULTURAL VANDALISM, IN THE STATE. |
Referral AEN, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF BRINGING OTHER AIRLINES TO THE MOLOKAI AIRPORT. |
Referral TCA |
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REAFFIRMING THE STATE'S COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. |
Referral HWN/HHS |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENCOURAGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO TAKE CERTAIN MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SAFEST POSSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF ASH AND DEBRIS FROM THE AUGUST 2023 MAUI WILDFIRES. |
Referral HHS/PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CUSTOMER SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO APPROPRIATELY MANAGE FERAL CAT CONCERNS. |
Referral WTL/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PROGRAM AUDIT OF THE STATE'S CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES SYSTEM. |
Referral HHS, JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO REDUCE THE IMPORTATION OF PRODUCTS, PACKAGING, OR MATERIALS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES INTO THE STATE. |
Referral HHS/AEN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO PROPOSE LEGISLATION THAT ESTABLISHES TAX CREDITS FOR FIRM RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATION. |
Referral EET |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO COLLABORATE WITH UNIVERSITIES IN THE STATE TO CONVENE THE HAWAII CREATIVE INNOVATION GROUP. |
Referral EET |
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URGING EACH OF THE COUNTY COUNCILS TO ADOPT SUPPLEMENTAL RULES PURSUANT TO SECTION 514B-6, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO ENSURE CONFORMANCE OF CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES TO THE PURPOSES AND PROVISIONS OF COUNTY ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES AND CHAPTER 205, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, INCLUDING SECTION 205-4.6, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, WHERE APPLICABLE. |
Referral CPN/PSM |
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REQUESTING THAT A TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY DATA GOVERNANCE TASK FORCE BE CONVENED TO ASSESS CURRENT DEMOGRAPHIC DATA COLLECTION, PROCESSING, RETENTION, AND SHARING PROCEDURES UTILIZED BY ALL STATE AGENCIES. |
Referral GVO |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE CULTURAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH AND FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER. |
Referral HHS |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT CERTAIN PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE DAM AND APPURTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OR REMOVAL GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST APPLICANTS IN OBTAINING GRANTS. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO WORK WITH THE STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ENHANCE THE ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM BY PROMOTING IT TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY QUALIFY. |
Referral HHS, WAM |
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URGING THE STATE TO PROHIBIT THE INTRODUCTION OF BIOCONTROL AGENTS THAT MIGHT THREATEN ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT FORAGE GRASS SPECIES. |
Referral AEN |
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ADOPTING THE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS ACT. |
Referral HHS, JDC |
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URGING TURO, INC., TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE AND DESIST LISTING ANY STATE AIRPORT PARKING LOT AS A VEHICLE PICK-UP SITE ON TURO'S DIGITAL PLATFORM. |
Referral TCA, CPN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE FIREFIGHTING HELICOPTER PROGRAM. |
Referral PSM |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HONOR AND COMPLY WITH ITS STATUTORY DUTY TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSES OF THE AUGUST 2023 MAUI WILDFIRES AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 269-9, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. |
Referral CPN/PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND MAUI COUNTY TO INVESTIGATE AND ENFORCE APPLICABLE LAWS AGAINST LANDLORDS WHO ARE ENDING RENTAL AGREEMENTS TO HOUSE FEMA‑ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. |
Referral CPN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A SAMPLE SURVEY OF ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE WITHIN THE FOR-PROFIT, NONPROFIT, AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS THAT HAVE SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED REMOTE WORK, HYBRID WORK, OR TELEWORK ARRANGEMENTS. |
Referral LBT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF THE HAWAII INNOVATION ALLIANCE THAT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE DUAL USE REPORT AND TO SUPPORT THE OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN THE REPORT TO GROW THE STATE'S INNOVATION SECTOR. |
Referral EET |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON WILDFIRE RISK AND INSURANCE, INCLUDING MARKET-BASED APPROACHES. |
Referral CPN/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A SPORTS WAGERING WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL LEGALIZATION AND REGULATION OF ONLINE SPORTS WAGERING IN HAWAII. |
Referral EET, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE INTERCEPTING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE IMPLEMENTATION AND STANDARDS OF VARIOUS SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION POLICIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES DENYING A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY FULL AND EQUAL ENJOYMENT OF INFORMATION RELATED TO THEIR SERVICES, FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES, ADVANTAGES, OR ACCOMMODATIONS USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTENDED FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. |
Referral HHS/JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4-72, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, THAT PROVIDE IMPORTANT AUTHORITIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INSECTS, DISEASES, AND OTHER INVASIVE PESTS WITHIN THE STATE. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S PLANT INDUSTRY DIVISION. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE THE INSTRUCTION OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE STATEWIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO HELP STATE DEPARTMENT MANAGERS FOSTER THRIVING WORK ENVIRONMENTS. |
Referral LBT |
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REQUESTING THE NATIONAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY TO WORK WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO DEVELOP NEW MASTER AND STRATEGIC PLANS. |
Referral EET |
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APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION TO PROPOSE CERTAIN LIMITED AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. |
Referral PSM, JDC |
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URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO REQUIRE HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY THE LAHAINA FIRES TO EXHAUST THEIR INSURANCE POLICIES BEFORE REQUESTING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE STATE. |
Referral PSM, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE CAPITOL MODERN MUSEUM AND STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS, AND PRODUCERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT ON A PUBLIC PLATFORM WHILE FOSTERING ACCESS TO ALL FORMS OF ART. |
Referral TCA |
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URGING THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAMS IN HAWAII. |
Referral PSM |
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DECLARING THAT BULLYING IS A MATTER OF STATEWIDE CONCERN; REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO UPDATE ITS RULES AND POLICIES TO ADDRESS BULLYING; AND REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE BULLYING OF DISABLED CHILDREN. |
Referral EDU/HHS |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO EDUCATE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AND TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE SMOKING EPIDEMIC. |
Referral EDU |
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URGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM IN EDUCATION WITH AN ONLINE OPTION AT LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO ADDRESS THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF WORKING ADULTS IN ALL COUNTIES. |
Referral HRE |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO INVENTORY AND MAP EXISTING R-1 WATER DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND RESERVOIRS IN MAUI COUNTY. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A POLICY RELATING TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TO GUIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THAT THE "PLEDGE TO OUR KEIKI" BE PRINTED ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF EACH STATE OF HAWAII PLANT AND ANIMAL DECLARATION FORM. |
Referral EET/AEN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURAL INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. |
Referral EDU/TCA |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS ON MANDATING DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE COVERAGE. |
Referral CPN/HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE THAT EACH STUDENT COMPLETE TWO YEARS OF HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. |
Referral EDU/HWN |
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REQUESTING ALL BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY TO DISPLAY THE HAWAIIAN FLAG ON ALL UNITED STATES MILITARY RESERVATIONS AND MILITARY TRAINING FACILITIES IN THE STATE. |
Referral PSM/HWN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY GARDEN ON THE EAST LAWN OF THE STATE CAPITOL. |
Referral GVO/WTL |
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URGING THE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND THE STATE TO TAKE ACTION TO DETER HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS FROM RETURNING TO PUBLIC AREAS AFTER SWEEPS FOR AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS. |
Referral PSM/HHS |
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REQUESTING LEGISLATORS TO MEET WITH THEIR CONSTITUENCIES AT LEAST ONCE AFTER THE CLOSE OF EACH REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN A FACILITATED DEBRIEF, USING THE PRINCIPLES OF ALOHA SPIRIT PURSUANT TO ACT 202, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 1986. |
Referral GVO/JDC |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COURTS TO COLLECT, COMPILE, AND SHARE DATA ON THE ASSESSMENT OF FEES, COURT COSTS, FINES, AND RESTITUTION IN CASES AGAINST MINORS. |
Referral JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS. |
Referral EDU/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS; LANDOWNERS; AND STAKEHOLDERS TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND MANAGE THE WEST MAUI WETLANDS AND WETLANDS STATEWIDE. |
Referral WTL |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REQUIRE ALL CERTIFIED ARBORISTS IN ITS EMPLOY TO ADHERE TO INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES. |
Referral WTL |
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URGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO UTILIZE FUNDS FOR NON-CONGREGATE HOUSING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING. |
Referral HOU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ASSESS REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR BEACH ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. |
Referral WTL/HHS |
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URGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO EXPEDITE THE PLACEMENT OF MAUI WILDFIRE SURVIVORS INTO THE FEDERAL DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM. |
Referral PSM |
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URGING THE HAWAII CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO INCREASE THE RECYCLING OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS AND TO EXPAND THE USAGE OF RECYCLED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING DESALINATION PLANTS IN WEST AND SOUTH MAUI THAT ARE CO-LOCATED WITH HYDROLOGICAL POWER PLANTS. |
Referral EET |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CARRY OUT WIDESPREAD SOIL TESTING IN LAHAINA AND TO DEVELOP A SOIL REMEDIATION PLAN. |
Referral HHS/AEN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO ALLOW MIGRANTS TO THE UNITED STATES FROM COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION STATES TO BENEFIT FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY AID. |
Referral PSM, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO FURTHER ASSIST MAUI WILDFIRE VICTIMS BY AMENDING ITS REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM TO REQUIRE THAT PROPERTIES QUALIFYING FOR THE PROGRAM AND USED BY LAHAINA RESIDENTS AS TEMPORARY HOUSING BE WITHIN TWENTY MILES OF LAHAINA, RATHER THAN WITHIN FORTY MILES. |
Referral PSM |
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URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO USE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING FOR BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COUNTY OF MAUI, TO PROVIDE A CLEAR STRATEGY FOR ADDRESSING THE SHORT AND LONG-TERM HOUSING NEEDS FOR RESIDENTS DISPLACED BY THE AUGUST 2023 MAUI WILDFIRES. |
Referral HOU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO AUDIT THE MAUI COUNTY FILM OFFICE. |
Referral PSM/EET |
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URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REIMBURSE HAWAII FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL, THE DREDGING OF TOXIC MATERIALS, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP EFFORTS IN LAHAINA HARBOR. |
Referral PSM |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO ERADICATE OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM PEARL HARBOR. |
Referral PSM/AEN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE EXISTING PERSONAL TRANSITION PLAN COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR EACH STUDENT. |
Referral EDU |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STRATEGIC PLAN. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THE WOMEN'S CORRECTIONS IMPLEMENTATION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF WOMEN INCARCERATED AT THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER BY TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. |
Referral PSM |
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RECOGNIZING THE ISSUE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING WITHIN THE WAIPAHU COMMUNITY AND URGING THE STATE, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND MILITARY TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN. |
Referral PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE AN INTERAGENCY ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE TO COMBAT THE UNDERGROUND ECONOMY AND EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION IN THE STATE. |
Referral LBT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING THE JURISDICTION OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE A QUARTER-MILE RADIUS SURROUNDING EACH SCHOOL. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF XYLAZINE TESTING STRIPS SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM THE STATE'S DEFINITION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. |
Referral JDC |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO RENAME JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL'S SOFTBALL FIELD AS THE LOKE HUDDY SOFTBALL FIELD. |
Referral EDU |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT AS PART OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING ENGLISH GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS |
Referral EDU/HWN |
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URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE LAVA INSURANCE. |
Referral PSM/CPN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A BABY BONDS WORKING GROUP. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE STATE'S CURRENT EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. |
Referral LBT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LATER SCHOOL START TIMES. |
Referral EDU |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO AMEND THE PRIORITY FOR WHICH LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS ARE ALLOCATED AND MONEYS IN THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND ARE USED AND TO ADOPT CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE RULES THAT INCENTIVIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE. |
Referral HOU/WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE STATE, FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWELVE HAS A CERTAIN NUMBER OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. |
Referral EDU |
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URGING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO DEFINE "BENEFICIAL EFFECTS TO THE STATE" IN SECTION 38-2, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO INCLUDE THE FINANCING OF HOUSING. |
Referral HOU, WAM/JDC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT A HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL. |
Referral GVO |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A U VISA CERTIFICATION POLICY. |
Referral PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS OF EACH COUNTY, HUMANE SOCIETIES IN EACH COUNTY, AND MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO COLLABORATE TO CREATE AND DISSEMINATE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE DANGERS OF, AND ADVOCATE AGAINST THE USE OF, ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY, PETS, AND WILDLIFE. |
Referral PSM, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CURRICULA PLAN FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS FOR A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND ITS RELATIVE IMPACTS ON THE STATE. |
Referral GVO |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PERCENTAGES OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS BEING LEASED BY THE STATE THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR FARMING AND ACTIVELY BEING USED FOR FARMING PURPOSES AND CERTAIN DOLLAR AMOUNTS RELATING TO LEASE TRANSFERS. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONVENE AN ADVISORY COMMISSION TO ADDRESS CERTAIN ISSUES TO GUIDE ACTION AND PROGRESS IN THE AGRICULTURE, AQUACULTURE, AND FOOD SYSTEMS INDUSTRIES OF THE STATE. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE THE ERIN'S LAW TASK FORCE. |
Referral EDU |
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DIRECTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO SUBMIT A GRANT REQUEST TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR ROCKFALL MITIGATION IN MOANALUA GARDENS AND MOANALUA VALLEY, OAHU. |
Referral PSM |
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URGING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A MULTIAGENCY WORKING GROUP TO UPDATE THE MAPS, TIER TABLES, AND INVENTORIES OF STATE LANDS SUITABLE AND AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. |
Referral WTL/HOU |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO PROHIBIT RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND LOAN FORGIVENESS. |
Referral HOU, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES THAT PREEMPT THE COUNTIES FROM IMPOSING RESIDENTIAL INCOME REQUIREMENTS ON HOUSING PROJECTS SUBJECT TO SECTION 201H-38, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, THAT ARE LOWER THAN THOSE ADOPTED OR ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE. |
Referral HOU, JDC |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO CREATE A PROCESS UNDER SECTION 201H-38, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR HOUSING PROJECTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SALE OR RENT TO QUALIFIED RESIDENTS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 201H-32, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, WHO ARE DEEMED TO BE MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. |
Referral HOU, JDC |
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RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF USING PRONOUNS AND GENDER-AFFIRMING LANGUAGE. |
Referral JDC/HHS |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO BUILD ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND HOMES OVER THE NEXT TEN YEARS. |
Referral HOU |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ENABLE CREDIT ENHANCEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION LOANS UNDER THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND. |
Referral HOU/WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PRIORITIZE REMEDIATION OF THE FLOODING ISSUES PRESENT ON ROUTE 11 AROUND MILE POST SIXTY AS A SAFETY PROJECT. |
Referral TCA |
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URGING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO PRIORITIZE AND DIRECT ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO SUPPORTING COORDINATED INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION AND PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE ONGOING FENTANYL EPIDEMIC. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ASSESS THE REGISTRATION AND MONITORING OF CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING ELECTED OFFICIALS OF HAWAII TO LIVE WITHIN THE SPIRIT OF ALOHA. |
Referral TCA |
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URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE LIMU KALA. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING BUSINESSES IN HAWAII TO USE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO TEACH EMPLOYEES HAWAIIAN AND HIRE PERMANENT HAWAII LANGUAGE TEACHERS. |
Referral EDU/HWN, CPN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO INSTALL A NEW EMERGENCY SIREN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF AUMAKUA STREET AND AUHUHU STREET IN UPPER PACIFIC PALISADES. |
Referral PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO UTILIZE OBLIGATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUNDS AND OTHER FUNDS FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES AND PRIORITIZE EXPENDITURES BASED ON GREATEST NEED. |
Referral EDU |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STREAM MAINTENANCE WORKING GROUP WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. |
Referral WTL |
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ACKNOWLEDGING AND URGING TURKEY AND IRAQ TO RECOGNIZE THE GENOCIDE COMMITTED AGAINST ASSYRIANS BETWEEN 1915-1933. |
Referral TCA |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND THE CHIEF ENERGY OFFICER TO CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR AIR POLLUTANTS EMITTED BY WASTE INCINERATION FACILITIES. |
Referral HHS/AEN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENSURE THE SAFE MANAGEMENT OF ASH FROM WASTE INCINERATION FACILITIES. |
Referral HHS/AEN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT SERVE MEALS TO OFFER PLANT-BASED MEAL OPTIONS PRIORITIZING INGREDIENTS FROM LOCALLY SOURCED AND LOCALLY FARMED PRODUCTS. |
Referral EDU/AEN |
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URGING RETAIL STORES AND PHARMACIES DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE TO ADOPT A POLICY ON A NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL GUARANTEEING AN INDIVIDUAL'S UNHINDERED ACCESS TO ALL UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED CONTRACEPTIVES. |
Referral CPN, JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXPLORE AVENUES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS UNDER THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM AND URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO MONITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY AND DEVISE COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES TO RESTORE ACCESSIBLE INSURANCE OPTIONS TO RESIDENTS AND COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES IN LAVA ZONES 1 AND 2. |
Referral CPN |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE STATE OF HAWAII'S OPEN DATA PORTAL BY INCREASING AND EXPANDING THE DATA SETS AVAILABLE ON THE OPEN DATA PORTAL, CENTRALIZING ALL OPEN DATA SETS OF ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS ONTO THE OPEN DATA PORTAL, AND CONTINUALLY UPDATING THE DATA SETS FOR ACCURACY AND RECENCY OF PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE DATA. |
Referral LBT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONVENE A SEARCH AND RESCUE WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO DETER HIKERS FROM ENTERING ILLEGAL HIKING TRAILS AND TO ADDRESS RISING SEARCH AND RESCUE COSTS FACING THE STATE AND COUNTIES DUE TO INCREASED ILLEGAL HIKING TRAFFIC. |
Referral PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL SPEED BUMPS AND SPEED LIMIT SIGNAGE ON THE PORTION OF KAPOLEI PARKWAY BETWEEN KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL AND KAPOLEI MIDDLE SCHOOL. |
Referral TCA |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF HAWAII AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROSECUTE ALL CASES WITHIN THE WEED AND SEED SITES IN HAWAII. |
Referral JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH IN EACH HOMESTEAD AREA. |
Referral HWN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A WELLNESS VISIT FOR ANY CHILD WHO HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL TO BE HOMESCHOOLED. |
Referral EDU/HHS |
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REQUESTING THAT THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE AND OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT A WASTE-TO-ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION. |
Referral EET/WTL |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS BOTH THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR A PERCENTAGE OF THE COSTS OF KETAMINE THERAPY TO TREAT DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE IDEATION. |
Referral CPN/HHS |
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AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 3006 AND RESET ASIDE TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT PURPOSES, KAHULUI, WAILUKU, MAUI, TAX MAP KEY NUMBER: (2) 3-8-001:188 AND SEAWARD OF 188 AND THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, FOR WASTEWATER FORCE MAIN PURPOSES, KAHULUI, WAILUKU, MAUI, TAX MAP KEY NUMBER: (2) 3-8-001: PORTION OF 119. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PRODUCE A PLAN FOR ADHERING TO SCHOOL COUNSELOR BEST PRACTICES. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO COORDINATE AND DEVELOP A WILDFIRE INSURANCE COMPACT. |
Referral CPN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TELEHEALTH WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF WIDESPREAD TELEHEALTH ADOPTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IDENTIFY PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL TO OPTIMIZE TELEHEALTH UTILIZATION AS THE STATE TRANSITIONS OUT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. |
Referral HHS |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS THE NURTURE ORIGINALS, FOSTER ART, AND KEEP ENTERTAINMENT SAFE ACT OF 2023 (NO FAKES ACT) AND THE NO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FAKE REPLICAS AND UNAUTHORIZED DUPLICATIONS ACT OF 2024 (NO AI FRAUD ACT). |
Referral PSM, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS WORKING GROUP TO STUDY LOCAL PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS. |
Referral LBT/PSM |
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URGING A TRANSITION TO A PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONSULT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WIND RESISTANCE RETROFIT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM. |
Referral CPN/WAM |
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REQUESTING ALL HIGH-OCCUPANCY PUBLIC BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2025, TO BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANES AND TO SERVE AS SHELTERS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. |
Referral GVO/PSM |
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URGING THE STATE, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND UNITED STATES MILITARY TO COORDINATE AND ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING WITHIN WAIPAHU AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES OF EWA, PEARL CITY, AND AIEA ON OAHU. |
Referral PSM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF INDIVIDUALS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE CHANGE. |
Referral AEN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE THE CARBON EMISSIONS ARISING FROM AIRPLANE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE STATE. |
Referral TCA/AEN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXPEDITIOUSLY PROPOSE OPTIONS TO TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE NUMBER OF LIVE-ABOARD AND HOUSEBOAT PERMITS AND OPTIONS TO DEVELOP TEMPORARY MICRO-HOUSING AT OR NEAR HARBORS AND STATE WATERS. |
Referral WTL/TCA |
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URGING THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO STOP PERSECUTION BASED ON RELIGION AND FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO HOLD THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ACCOUNTABLE FOR VIOLATING THE RIGHT OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. |
Referral TCA |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE SOCIAL SECURITY 2100 ACT. |
Referral PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TRANSFER TO THE STATE THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT A MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION. |
Referral PSM/TCA |
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DESIGNATING THE KOʻOLAU KUPUNA COUNCIL AS AN ADVISORY RESOURCE TO THE ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE REPRESENTING THE KOʻOLAU COMMUNITY. |
Referral HHS |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING PROGRAM TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN ALL OFFICES AT THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL. |
Referral GVO/AEN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPLY ALL CLASSROOMS WITH NARCAN OR ANOTHER TYPE OF NALOXONE BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2024. |
Referral EDU/HHS, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DISPLAY A PORTRAIT OF PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE IN EACH STATE BUILDING, OFFICE, MEETING ROOM, AND WAITING AREA UNDER THE DEPARTMENT'S JURISDICTION. |
Referral HWN |
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ENCOURAGING DEVELOPERS TO INCORPORATE NET ZERO WATER BUILDING STRATEGIES WHEN CONSTRUCTING AND RENOVATING HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE STATE. |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT OPTIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE INGRESS AND EGRESS ROUTES IN PACIFIC PALISADES. |
Referral TCA/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY ALL APPROPRIATE SITES AT STATE PARKS AT WHICH A WATER-BOTTLE FILLING STATION COULD BE INSTALLED. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A HEALTH CARE FACILITIES LABOR STANDARDS WORKING GROUP TO RESEARCH, ASSESS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE BEST PRACTICES IN LABOR STANDARDS THAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED AT HOSPITALS, CARE HOMES, AND DIALYSIS FACILITIES IN THE STATE. |
Referral HHS/LBT |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE COMMISSION TO DEVELOP AN INTEGRATED LAND USE PLAN. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON INCREASING ACCESS TO STABLE, SUITABLE, AND AFFORDABLE FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER EXPERTS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POPULATION STATUS OF DEPLETED CORAL REEF HERBIVORES AROUND THE ISLAND OF OAHU AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE POLICIES FOR SUBSTANTIALLY REPLENISHING THOSE POPULATIONS WITHIN A DECADE. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK AND THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AS IT RELATES TO LANDOWNERS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES. |
Referral WTL/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HURRICANE RELIEF FUND AND THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ASSESS THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE. |
Referral CPN |
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REQUESTING STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO NOTIFY ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS OF DECEASED CATS AND DOGS THAT ARE PICKED UP ALONG STATE AND COUNTY ROADWAYS. |
Referral PSM/JDC |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO INCREASE THE STATE'S USAGE OF BIODIESEL AND TO FUND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BIODIESEL INDUSTRY. |
Referral AEN/EET |
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RATIFYING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES GIVING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES POWER TO LIMIT, REGULATE, AND PROHIBIT THE LABOR OF PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE. |
Referral PSM/LBT, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES TESTING GRANT PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. |
Referral HHS/AEN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN INTERAGENCY FOOD SYSTEMS PLAN. |
Referral AEN/EET |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO REQUIRE A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT TO TEST SEWAGE SLUDGE AND ANY OTHER RESIDUAL MATERIAL FOR THE PRESENCE OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. |
Referral HHS/AEN |
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REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO URGE CONGRESS TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF A LABORATORY CERTIFIED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS IN THE STATE. |
Referral PSM/AEN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN FOR THE REMEDIATION OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) IN THE STATE. |
Referral AEN |
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URGING EVERY STATE AGENCY THAT MONITORS ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS AND POLLUTANTS TO FOLLOW CERTAIN PROCEDURAL AND SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MODIFICATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION LEVELS. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE DIFFERENT ENERGY CONSUMPTION SECTORS TO DETERMINE WHICH MAY BE MOST QUICKLY AND COST-EFFECTIVELY DECARBONIZED THROUGH ADDITIONAL PUBLIC INVESTMENTS IN COMBUSTION-FREE ALTERNATIVES. |
Referral EET |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A HOUSING EQUITY AND WELLNESS TASK FORCE. |
Referral HHS/HOU |
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REQUESTING THAT A TASK FORCE BE CONVENED TO DEVELOP A NORWEGIAN-BASED PUBLIC FACILITY MODEL DESIGNATED TO ENSURE THE WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF DEMENTIA PATIENTS. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED REDUCTION STRATEGIES AND MAKE RELATED RECOMMENDATIONS. |
Referral AEN/TCA |
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REQUESTING A TASK FORCE BE CONVENED TO DEVELOP OPTIONS TO REDUCE COST AND RETURN INCREASED VALUE TO RESIDENTS FROM FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE STATE FOR PUBLIC MASS TRANSIT. |
Referral TCA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH A GREEN HIGHWAY PROGRAM. |
Referral TCA/AEN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DEFINE THEIR ROLE AND TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROGRESS THE STATE HAS MADE TOWARDS JAIL DIVERSION. |
Referral HHS/JDC |
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REQUESTING STAKEHOLDERS TO UPDATE TO THE EAST-WEST CENTER STUDY TITLED "HAWAII AS AN EAST-WEST BRIDGE: A SURVEY OF THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF NON-TOURIST INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN HAWAII". |
Referral EET/HRE |
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URGING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND THE INITIATION OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAWAII AND THE SPANISH PROVINCE OF THE BALEARIC ISLANDS. |
Referral TCA |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO BEGIN PLANNING TO COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS IN JAPAN TO APPROPRIATELY RECOGNIZE THE EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II, INCLUDING THE ATOMIC BOMBINGS AND LIVES LOST IN JAPAN AND HAWAII THROUGHOUT THE WAR, AND REAFFIRM A COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THESE TRAGEDIES ARE NEVER REPEATED. |
Referral TCA |
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URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP ART, BRANDING, AND NARRATIVES FOR AN APPROPRIATE SELECTION OF HAWAII'S UNIQUE COMMUNITIES, LANDMARKS, PARKS, AND OTHER SIMILAR AREAS. |
Referral TCA |
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URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT CHESS AS A COMPETITIVE SPORT IN THE STATE. |
Referral TCA |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A POLICY RELATING TO THE USE OF PREFERRED NAMES FOR STUDENTS. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO EXPAND BLUE CARBON INITIATIVES IN THE STATE. |
Referral WTL/AEN |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COLLABORATE WITH THE STATE TO EXPAND COMMUNITY GARDENING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS. |
Referral AEN/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST BIG OIL CORPORATIONS FOR CLIMATE DAMAGES TO THE STATE AND ENGAGE A THIRD-PARTY LAW FIRM THAT HAS EXPERTISE IN THIS LEGAL AREA. |
Referral AEN, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER OF THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS TO EVALUATE AND IDENTIFY SOURCES OF NEWS THAT ADHERE TO ETHICAL AND OBJECTIVE JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS TO HELP THE PUBLIC DISTINGUISH THOSE THAT MAY PROLIFERATE MISINFORMATION. |
Referral JDC |
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URGING CONGRESS TO TAKE IMMEDIATE AND DECISIVE ACTION TO SUPPORT MIDDLE- AND LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN AMERICA. |
Referral PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON DISALLOWING THE DIVIDENDS PAID DEDUCTION FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS. |
Referral CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO RESPOND TO HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC'S REQUEST TO SUSPEND, DEPRIORITIZE, AND DELAY THE COMMENCEMENT OF COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS THROUGH PHASE 2, TRANCHE 2 OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM AND ORDER HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC TO CONTINUE TO DEPLOY AND PURSUE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS BASED UPON THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION'S FINDINGS. |
Referral EET, CPN |
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REQUESTING THAT STATE AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES MEET CERTAIN GUIDELINES BEFORE PASSING ANY ORDINANCE OR RULE THAT RESTRICTS SUBSISTENCE FISHING. |
Referral WTL, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXISTING STATE LAWS IN ADDRESSING THE FALSE LABELING OF HAWAII-MADE FOOD PRODUCTS. |
Referral CPN/JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR AGRICULTURAL CRIME PILOT PROJECT TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROSECUTING AGRICULTURAL CRIME CASES, INCLUDING THOSE OF AGRICULTURAL THEFT AND AGRICULTURAL VANDALISM, IN THE STATE. |
Referral AEN, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF BRINGING OTHER AIRLINES TO THE MOLOKAI AIRPORT. |
Referral TCA |
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REAFFIRMING THE STATE'S COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. |
Referral HWN/HHS |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENCOURAGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO TAKE CERTAIN MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SAFEST POSSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF ASH AND DEBRIS FROM THE AUGUST 2023 MAUI WILDFIRES. |
Referral HHS/PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CUSTOMER SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO APPROPRIATELY MANAGE FERAL CAT CONCERNS. |
Referral WTL/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PROGRAM AUDIT OF THE STATE'S CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES SYSTEM. |
Referral HHS, JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR AGRICULTURAL CRIME PILOT PROJECT TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROSECUTING AGRICULTURAL CRIME CASES, INCLUDING THOSE OF AGRICULTURAL THEFT AND AGRICULTURAL VANDALISM, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND COUNTY OF KAUAI. |
Referral AEN, JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO REDUCE THE IMPORTATION OF PRODUCTS, PACKAGING, OR MATERIALS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES INTO THE STATE. |
Referral HHS/AEN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO PROPOSE LEGISLATION THAT ESTABLISHES TAX CREDITS FOR FIRM RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATION. |
Referral EET |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO COLLABORATE WITH UNIVERSITIES IN THE STATE TO CONVENE THE HAWAII CREATIVE INNOVATION GROUP. |
Referral EET |
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URGING EACH OF THE COUNTY COUNCILS TO ADOPT SUPPLEMENTAL RULES PURSUANT TO SECTION 514B-6, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO ENSURE CONFORMANCE OF CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES TO THE PURPOSES AND PROVISIONS OF COUNTY ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES AND CHAPTER 205, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, INCLUDING SECTION 205-4.6, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, WHERE APPLICABLE. |
Referral CPN/PSM |
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REQUESTING THAT A TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY DATA GOVERNANCE TASK FORCE BE CONVENED TO ASSESS CURRENT DEMOGRAPHIC DATA COLLECTION, PROCESSING, RETENTION, AND SHARING PROCEDURES UTILIZED BY ALL STATE AGENCIES. |
Referral GVO |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE CULTURAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH AND FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER. |
Referral HHS |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT CERTAIN PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE DAM AND APPURTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OR REMOVAL GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST APPLICANTS IN OBTAINING GRANTS. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO WORK WITH THE STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ENHANCE THE ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM BY PROMOTING IT TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY QUALIFY. |
Referral HHS, WAM |
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URGING THE STATE TO PROHIBIT THE INTRODUCTION OF BIOCONTROL AGENTS THAT MIGHT THREATEN ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT FORAGE GRASS SPECIES. |
Referral AEN |
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URGING TURO, INC., TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE AND DESIST LISTING ANY STATE AIRPORT PARKING LOT AS A VEHICLE PICK-UP SITE ON TURO'S DIGITAL PLATFORM. |
Referral TCA, CPN |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HONOR AND COMPLY WITH ITS STATUTORY DUTY TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSES OF THE AUGUST 2023 MAUI WILDFIRES AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 269-9, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. |
Referral CPN/PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND MAUI COUNTY TO INVESTIGATE AND ENFORCE APPLICABLE LAWS AGAINST LANDLORDS WHO ARE ENDING RENTAL AGREEMENTS TO HOUSE FEMA‑ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. |
Referral CPN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A SAMPLE SURVEY OF ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE WITHIN THE FOR-PROFIT, NONPROFIT, AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS THAT HAVE SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED REMOTE WORK, HYBRID WORK, OR TELEWORK ARRANGEMENTS. |
Referral LBT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF THE HAWAII INNOVATION ALLIANCE THAT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE DUAL USE REPORT AND TO SUPPORT THE OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN THE REPORT TO GROW THE STATE'S INNOVATION SECTOR. |
Referral EET |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON WILDFIRE RISK AND INSURANCE, INCLUDING MARKET-BASED APPROACHES. |
Referral CPN/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A SPORTS WAGERING WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL LEGALIZATION AND REGULATION OF ONLINE SPORTS WAGERING IN HAWAII. |
Referral EET, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES DENYING A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY FULL AND EQUAL ENJOYMENT OF INFORMATION RELATED TO THEIR SERVICES, FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES, ADVANTAGES, OR ACCOMMODATIONS USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTENDED FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. |
Referral HHS/JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4-72, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, THAT PROVIDE IMPORTANT AUTHORITIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INSECTS, DISEASES, AND OTHER INVASIVE PESTS WITHIN THE STATE. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S PLANT INDUSTRY DIVISION. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE THE INSTRUCTION OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE STATEWIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO HELP STATE DEPARTMENT MANAGERS FOSTER THRIVING WORK ENVIRONMENTS. |
Referral LBT |
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REQUESTING THE NATIONAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY TO WORK WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO DEVELOP NEW MASTER AND STRATEGIC PLANS. |
Referral EET |
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APPLYING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION TO PROPOSE CERTAIN LIMITED AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. |
Referral PSM, JDC |
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URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO REQUIRE HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY THE LAHAINA FIRES TO EXHAUST THEIR INSURANCE POLICIES BEFORE REQUESTING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE STATE. |
Referral PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S STATEWIDE BACKLOG OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS. |
Referral EDU, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF TEACHER SALARY STEP MOVEMENTS ON SALARY SCHEDULE COMPRESSION. |
Referral EDU, WAM |
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URGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO CONSIDER UTILIZING FUNDS FOR NON-CONGREGATE HOUSING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING. |
Referral HOU, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND HAWAII P-20 PARTNERSHIPS FOR EDUCATION TO DEVELOP CLEAR PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS IN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACADEMIES TO SEAMLESSLY CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES. |
Referral EDU/HRE |
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ENCOURAGING THE CAPITOL MODERN MUSEUM AND STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS, AND PRODUCERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT ON A PUBLIC PLATFORM WHILE FOSTERING ACCESS TO ALL FORMS OF ART. |
Referral EET/HRE |
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URGING THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH PROGRAMS IN HAWAII. |
Referral PSM |
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DECLARING THAT BULLYING IS A MATTER OF STATEWIDE CONCERN; REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO UPDATE ITS RULES AND POLICIES TO ADDRESS BULLYING; AND REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE BULLYING OF DISABLED CHILDREN. |
Referral EDU/HHS |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO EDUCATE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AND TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE SMOKING EPIDEMIC. |
Referral EDU |
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URGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM IN EDUCATION WITH AN ONLINE OPTION AT LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO ADDRESS THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF WORKING ADULTS IN ALL COUNTIES. |
Referral HRE |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO INVENTORY AND MAP EXISTING R-1 WATER DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND RESERVOIRS IN MAUI COUNTY. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT A POLICY RELATING TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TO GUIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. |
Referral EDU |
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REQUESTING THAT THE "PLEDGE TO OUR KEIKI" BE PRINTED ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF EACH STATE OF HAWAII PLANT AND ANIMAL DECLARATION FORM. |
Referral EET/AEN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURAL INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. |
Referral EDU/TCA |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS ON MANDATING DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE COVERAGE. |
Referral CPN/HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE THAT EACH STUDENT COMPLETE TWO YEARS OF HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. |
Referral EDU/HWN |
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REQUESTING ALL BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY TO DISPLAY THE HAWAIIAN FLAG ON ALL UNITED STATES MILITARY RESERVATIONS AND MILITARY TRAINING FACILITIES IN THE STATE. |
Referral PSM/HWN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY GARDEN ON THE EAST LAWN OF THE STATE CAPITOL. |
Referral GVO/WTL |
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URGING THE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND THE STATE TO TAKE ACTION TO DETER HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS FROM RETURNING TO PUBLIC AREAS AFTER SWEEPS FOR AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS. |
Referral PSM/HHS |
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REQUESTING LEGISLATORS TO MEET WITH THEIR CONSTITUENCIES AT LEAST ONCE AFTER THE CLOSE OF EACH REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN A FACILITATED DEBRIEF, USING THE PRINCIPLES OF ALOHA SPIRIT PURSUANT TO ACT 202, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 1986. |
Referral GVO/JDC |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COURTS TO COLLECT, COMPILE, AND SHARE DATA ON THE ASSESSMENT OF FEES, COURT COSTS, FINES, AND RESTITUTION IN CASES AGAINST MINORS. |
Referral JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS. |
Referral EDU/PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REQUIRE ALL CERTIFIED ARBORISTS IN ITS EMPLOY TO ADHERE TO INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS; LANDOWNERS; AND STAKEHOLDERS TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND MANAGE THE WEST MAUI WETLANDS AND WETLANDS STATEWIDE. |
Referral WTL |
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URGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO UTILIZE FUNDS FOR NON-CONGREGATE HOUSING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING. |
Referral HOU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ASSESS REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR BEACH ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. |
Referral WTL/HHS |
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URGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO EXPEDITE THE PLACEMENT OF MAUI WILDFIRE SURVIVORS INTO THE FEDERAL DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM. |
Referral PSM |
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URGING THE HAWAII CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO INCREASE THE RECYCLING OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS AND TO EXPAND THE USAGE OF RECYCLED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE. |
Referral AEN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING DESALINATION PLANTS IN WEST AND SOUTH MAUI THAT ARE CO-LOCATED WITH HYDROLOGICAL POWER PLANTS. |
Referral EET |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CARRY OUT WIDESPREAD SOIL TESTING IN LAHAINA AND TO DEVELOP A SOIL REMEDIATION PLAN. |
Referral HHS/AEN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO ALLOW MIGRANTS TO THE UNITED STATES FROM COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION STATES TO BENEFIT FROM FEDERAL EMERGENCY AID. |
Referral PSM, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO FURTHER ASSIST MAUI WILDFIRE VICTIMS BY AMENDING ITS REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM TO REQUIRE THAT PROPERTIES QUALIFYING FOR THE PROGRAM AND USED BY LAHAINA RESIDENTS AS TEMPORARY HOUSING BE WITHIN TWENTY MILES OF LAHAINA, RATHER THAN WITHIN FORTY MILES. |
Referral PSM |
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URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO USE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING FOR BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COUNTY OF MAUI, TO PROVIDE A CLEAR STRATEGY FOR ADDRESSING THE SHORT AND LONG-TERM HOUSING NEEDS FOR RESIDENTS DISPLACED BY THE AUGUST 2023 MAUI WILDFIRES. |
Referral HOU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO AUDIT THE MAUI COUNTY FILM OFFICE. |
Referral PSM/EET |
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URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REIMBURSE HAWAII FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL, THE DREDGING OF TOXIC MATERIALS, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP EFFORTS IN LAHAINA HARBOR. |
Referral PSM |
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