OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
THIRTY-SECOND STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 21
31st LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 13th, 2024
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Committee Abbreviations:
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AGR - Agriculture & Food Systems |
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CAI - Culture, Arts, & International Affairs |
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CMV - Corrections, Military, & Veterans |
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CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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ECD - Economic Development |
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EDN - Education |
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EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection |
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FIN - Finance |
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HET - Higher Education & Technology |
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HLT - Health & Homelessness |
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HSG - Housing |
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HUS - Human Services |
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JHA - Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs |
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LGO - Labor & Government Operations |
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LMG - Legislative Management |
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TOU - Tourism |
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TRN - Transportation |
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WAL - Water & Land |
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REFERRAL
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE COMMISSION TO DEVELOP AN INTEGRATED LAND USE PLAN.
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WAL, FIN |
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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 CORAL REEF HERBIVORES AROUND THE ISLAND OF OAHU AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE POLICIES FOR SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASING THOSE POPULATIONS WITHIN A DECADE.
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WAL |
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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.
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HSG |
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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.
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HSG |
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ENCOURAGING PRIVATE BUSINESSES WITH THIRTY OR MORE EMPLOYEES TO HAVE AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ON-SITE.
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CPC |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ADOPT A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT, AND THE ELECTORATE TO RATIFY THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT, GUARANTEEING ALL INDIVIDUALS THE RIGHT TO A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.
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WAL, JHA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS AND PAYMENTS TO HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES PROVIDERS.
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HUS, FIN |
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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.
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WAL |
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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.
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WAL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING THE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT RATE FOR HAWAII'S COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES AND EXPANDED ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES FOR MEDICAID CLIENTS.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CLEAN CERTAIN STREAMS AND CANALS IN WAIPAHU.
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WAL |
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SUPPORTING A CLOSER PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN IN VALUES AND COMMON GOALS, THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN, TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, AND THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT.
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CAI |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE NECESSITY FOR HAWAII'S CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM UNDER CHAPTER 323D, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON PROVIDING SECURITY TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FOR ALL STATE BUILDINGS.
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JHA, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF HAVING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS IN THE STATE AND THE EFFECTS OF HAVING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS ON THE CAMPUSES OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REGISTRY THAT WOULD BE USED SIMILARLY TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY.
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JHA, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CLEARLY DELINEATE OR DISTINGUISH PROPERTY BOUNDARIES TO ENSURE THAT HUNTING ACTIVITIES ARE OCCURRING ON DESIGNATED LANDS.
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WAL, JHA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A MAKUA VALLEY TASK FORCE TO PREPARE FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE STATE.
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WAL/CMV, FIN |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO EXEMPT HAWAII FROM THE JONES ACT.
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TRN, CPC |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCT ON THE H-1 FREEWAY A WESTBOUND ZIPPER LANE FOR USE ON WEEKDAYS DURING THE HOURS OF 3:00 P.M. AND 6:00 P.M.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING CONGRESS TO PROPOSE TO AMEND THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ENACT LAWS TO AUTHORIZE ONLY HAWAII RESIDENTS TO PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTIES IN THE STATE.
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HSG, JHA |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RETURN THE UNITED STATES MONETARY SYSTEM TO THE GOLD STANDARD.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO REESTABLISH AN INTERISLAND FERRY SYSTEM IN THE STATE.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES, TO DEVELOP PROCEDURES THAT WILL EXPEDITE THE HIRING PROCESS FOR SECURITY GUARDS REGULATED UNDER CHAPTER 463, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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EDN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF A STATE LOTTERY.
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ECD, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOOLS STATEWIDE TO INCLUDE LESSONS REGARDING HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY, LĀ KŪʻOKOʻA.
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EDN, JHA |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES THAT ARE NOT REGISTERED UNDER THE CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES REGISTRY.
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HUS, FIN |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO AMEND THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF HONOLULU, AS PROPOSED IN A BILL BY THE HONOLULU YOUTH COMMISSION, THAT CREATES A SAFE PARKING PILOT PROGRAM.
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HLT, JHA |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A SAFE PARKING PILOT PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THEIR CARS TO PARK ON STATE LANDS DURING PROHIBITED HOURS.
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TRN/HLT, FIN |
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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.
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HSG, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO INVESTIGATE AND REGULATE THE SALE OF TICKETS TO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS UNDER ITS AUTHORITY TO PROTECT CONSUMERS AGAINST UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRACTICES IN THE CONDUCT OF ANY COMMERCE.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ORDER HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC TO CONTINUE TO DEPLOY AND PURSUE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
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EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO AMEND OR ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, OR MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON PARCELS THAT MEET CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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HSG, FIN |
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URGING EACH COUNTY TO STOP LEVYING MINIMUM REAL PROPERTY TAXES UPON PROPERTY THAT WOULD BE GREATER THAN THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LEVIED UNDER THE COUNTY'S STANDARD TAX RATE FOR THE PROPERTY.
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FIN |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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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.
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HLT, FIN |
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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.
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JHA |
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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.
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EDN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCORPORATE FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSES INTO CURRICULUM PLANS FOR HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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EDN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE STUDENTS TO COMPLETE AND PASS THE CIVICS PORTION OF THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP TEST IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR OBTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.
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EDN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TO WORK WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATIONS FROM HAWAII, AND SOVEREIGN COUNCIL OF HAWAIIAN HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATIONS TO MAKE A DETERMINATION IN SUPPORT OF ACT 80, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2017.
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JHA, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A TEN-YEAR PLAN TO SATISFY HAWAII'S HOUSING DEMAND.
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HSG, FIN |
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING RESTAURANTS AND OTHER FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS TO TAKE STEPS TO MAKE THEIR BUSINESSES SAFE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WITH SEVERE FOOD ALLERGIES.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL SPEED BUMPS, SPEED DETECTION DEVICES, PHOTO RED LIGHT IMAGING DETECTOR SYSTEMS, AND OTHER SAFETY MEASURES IN HOUSE DISTRICT 32.
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TRN, FIN |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND SOLUTIONS TO RESOLVE SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES CAUSED BY BARGE DELAYS TO LĀNAʻI.
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TRN, FIN |
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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.
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WAL, JHA |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO AMEND ITS POLICY ON VALEDICTORIAN DESIGNATION TO EXCLUSIVELY RECOGNIZE STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, AS DEMONSTRATED BY THEIR ACADEMIC HONORS, GRADE POINT AVERAGE, AND PERFORMANCE IN RIGOROUS ACADEMIC COURSES.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A YEAR-ROUND LEGISLATURE.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR UPDATE THE STATE BUILDING CODE TO AUTHORIZE POINT ACCESS BLOCK CONSTRUCTION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS UP TO SIX STORIES IN THE STATE.
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HSG, CPC |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP A FISCAL ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY TO COMPARE INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICE COSTS WITH THE FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF A PARTICULAR DEVELOPMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC PROJECT OR PARTICULAR ZONING CLASSIFICATION WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE LONG-TERM FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE STATE AND COUNTY.
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HSG/WAL |
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FIRE AND FLOOD MITIGATION IN SOUTH MAUI.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE COMMISSION TO DEVELOP AN INTEGRATED LAND USE PLAN.
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WAL, FIN |
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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 CORAL REEF HERBIVORES AROUND THE ISLAND OF OAHU AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE POLICIES FOR SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASING THOSE POPULATIONS WITHIN A DECADE.
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WAL |
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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.
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HSG |
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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.
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HSG |
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ENCOURAGING PRIVATE BUSINESSES WITH THIRTY OR MORE EMPLOYEES TO HAVE AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ON-SITE.
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CPC |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ADOPT A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT, AND THE ELECTORATE TO RATIFY THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT, GUARANTEEING ALL INDIVIDUALS THE RIGHT TO A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.
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WAL, JHA |
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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.
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HSG, FIN |
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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.
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EDN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS AND PAYMENTS TO HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES PROVIDERS.
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HUS, FIN |
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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.
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WAL |
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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.
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WAL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING THE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT RATE FOR HAWAII'S COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES AND EXPANDED ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES FOR MEDICAID CLIENTS.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CLEAN CERTAIN STREAMS AND CANALS IN WAIPAHU.
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WAL |
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SUPPORTING A CLOSER PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN IN VALUES AND COMMON GOALS, THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN, TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, AND THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT.
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CAI |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF ONE OR MORE LEASES OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
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WAL, FIN |
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ADOPTING THE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS ACT.
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CPC, FIN |
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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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HSG, CPC |
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REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE NECESSITY FOR HAWAII'S CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM UNDER CHAPTER 323D, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON PROVIDING SECURITY TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FOR ALL STATE BUILDINGS.
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JHA, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF HAVING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS IN THE STATE AND THE EFFECTS OF HAVING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS ON THE CAMPUSES OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REGISTRY THAT WOULD BE USED SIMILARLY TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY.
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JHA, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CLEARLY DELINEATE OR DISTINGUISH PROPERTY BOUNDARIES TO ENSURE THAT HUNTING ACTIVITIES ARE OCCURRING ON DESIGNATED LANDS.
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WAL, JHA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A MAKUA VALLEY TASK FORCE TO PREPARE FOR THE TRANSITION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE STATE.
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WAL/CMV, FIN |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO EXEMPT HAWAII FROM THE JONES ACT.
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TRN, CPC |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCT ON THE H-1 FREEWAY A WESTBOUND ZIPPER LANE FOR USE ON WEEKDAYS DURING THE HOURS OF 3:00 P.M. AND 6:00 P.M.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING CONGRESS TO PROPOSE TO AMEND THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ENACT LAWS TO AUTHORIZE ONLY HAWAII RESIDENTS TO PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTIES IN THE STATE.
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HSG, JHA |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RETURN THE UNITED STATES MONETARY SYSTEM TO THE GOLD STANDARD.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO REESTABLISH AN INTERISLAND FERRY SYSTEM IN THE STATE.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES, TO DEVELOP PROCEDURES THAT WILL EXPEDITE THE HIRING PROCESS FOR SECURITY GUARDS REGULATED UNDER CHAPTER 463, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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EDN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF A STATE LOTTERY.
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ECD, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOOLS STATEWIDE TO INCLUDE LESSONS REGARDING HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY, LĀ KŪʻOKOʻA.
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EDN, JHA |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES THAT ARE NOT REGISTERED UNDER THE CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES REGISTRY.
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HUS, FIN |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO AMEND THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF HONOLULU, AS PROPOSED IN A BILL BY THE HONOLULU YOUTH COMMISSION, THAT CREATES A SAFE PARKING PILOT PROGRAM.
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HLT, JHA |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A SAFE PARKING PILOT PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THEIR CARS TO PARK ON STATE LANDS DURING PROHIBITED HOURS.
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TRN/HLT, FIN |
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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.
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HSG, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO INVESTIGATE AND REGULATE THE SALE OF TICKETS TO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS UNDER ITS AUTHORITY TO PROTECT CONSUMERS AGAINST UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRACTICES IN THE CONDUCT OF ANY COMMERCE.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ORDER HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC TO CONTINUE TO DEPLOY AND PURSUE COMMUNITY-BASED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.
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EEP, CPC |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO ERADICATE OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM PEARL HARBOR.
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CMV, JHA |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO AMEND OR ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, OR MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON PARCELS THAT MEET CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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HSG, FIN |
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URGING EACH COUNTY TO STOP LEVYING MINIMUM REAL PROPERTY TAXES UPON PROPERTY THAT WOULD BE GREATER THAN THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LEVIED UNDER THE COUNTY'S STANDARD TAX RATE FOR THE PROPERTY.
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FIN |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCORPORATE FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSES INTO CURRICULUM PLANS FOR HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE STUDENTS TO COMPLETE AND PASS THE CIVICS PORTION OF THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP TEST IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR OBTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.
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URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TO WORK WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATIONS FROM HAWAII, AND SOVEREIGN COUNCIL OF HAWAIIAN HOMESTEAD ASSOCIATIONS TO MAKE A DETERMINATION IN SUPPORT OF ACT 80, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2017.
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JHA, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A TEN-YEAR PLAN TO SATISFY HAWAII'S HOUSING DEMAND.
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING RESTAURANTS AND OTHER FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS TO TAKE STEPS TO MAKE THEIR BUSINESSES SAFE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WITH SEVERE FOOD ALLERGIES.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL SPEED BUMPS, SPEED DETECTION DEVICES, PHOTO RED LIGHT IMAGING DETECTOR SYSTEMS, AND OTHER SAFETY MEASURES IN HOUSE DISTRICT 32.
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TRN, FIN |
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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.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND SOLUTIONS TO RESOLVE SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES CAUSED BY BARGE DELAYS TO LĀNAʻI.
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TRN, FIN |
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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.
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO AMEND ITS POLICY ON VALEDICTORIAN DESIGNATION TO EXCLUSIVELY RECOGNIZE STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, AS DEMONSTRATED BY THEIR ACADEMIC HONORS, GRADE POINT AVERAGE, AND PERFORMANCE IN RIGOROUS ACADEMIC COURSES.
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A YEAR-ROUND LEGISLATURE.
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REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR UPDATE THE STATE BUILDING CODE TO AUTHORIZE POINT ACCESS BLOCK CONSTRUCTION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS UP TO SIX STORIES IN THE STATE.
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URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP A FISCAL ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY TO COMPARE INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICE COSTS WITH THE FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF A PARTICULAR DEVELOPMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SPECIFIC PROJECT OR PARTICULAR ZONING CLASSIFICATION WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE LONG-TERM FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE STATE AND COUNTY.
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RE-REFERRAL
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RELATING TO MARIJUANA. Changes the minimum amount of marijuana necessary for a person to commit the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the second degree from one ounce to thirty grams. Increases the amount of marijuana a person may have for the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree to be a violation from three grams or less of marijuana to fifteen grams or less. (SD1)
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RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES. Requires each electric utility to have a risk-based wildfire protection plan, which shall be filed with and approved by the Public Utilities Commission. Takes effect 4/14/2112. (SD2)
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