OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
THIRTY-SECOND STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 28
46th LEGISLATIVE DAY-APRIL 5th, 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 AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.
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HUS, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXISTING STATE LAWS IN ADDRESSING THE FALSE LABELING OF HAWAII-MADE FOOD PRODUCTS, WITH A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON THE LEGAL MECHANISMS AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROTECTING THE BRANDS OF HAWAII-MADE FOOD PRODUCTS.
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AGR, CPC |
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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, VANDALISM, AND TRESPASS, IN THE STATE.
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AGR, JHA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF BRINGING OTHER AIRLINES TO THE MOLOKAI AIRPORT.
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TRN, FIN |
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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.
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HUS, JHA |
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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.
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EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO PROPOSE LEGISLATION THAT ESTABLISHES INCENTIVES FOR FIRM RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATION.
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EEP, CPC |
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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.
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ECD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY DATA GOVERNANCE TASK FORCE TO ASSESS CURRENT DEMOGRAPHIC DATA COLLECTION, PROCESSING, RETENTION, AND SHARING PROCEDURES UTILIZED BY ALL STATE AGENCIES.
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HET, FIN |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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URGING THE STATE TO PROHIBIT THE INTRODUCTION OF BIOCONTROL AGENTS THAT MIGHT THREATEN ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT FORAGE GRASS SPECIES.
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AGR |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.
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WAL, FIN |
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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.
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WAL, JHA |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 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.
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HSG, CPC |
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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.
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LGO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON WILDFIRE RISK AND INSURANCE, INCLUDING MARKET-BASED APPROACHES.
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WAL, CPC |
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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.
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AGR, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE PLANT PEST CONTROL BRANCH AND PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH WITHIN THE PLANT INDUSTRY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
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AGR, FIN |
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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.
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CAI, FIN |
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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.
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HET, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND COUNTY OF MAUI TO INVENTORY AND MAP EXISTING R-1 WATER DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND RESERVOIRS IN MAUI COUNTY.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT ON MANDATING DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
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HUS, CPC |
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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.
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CMV, JHA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY GARDENS ON UNDERUTILIZED PUBLIC LAND.
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WAL/LGO |
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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.
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JHA |
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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. |
WAL, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REQUIRE ALL CERTIFIED ARBORISTS IN ITS EMPLOY, INCLUDING CONTRACTORS, TO ADHERE TO INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES.
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WAL, CPC |
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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.
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HSG, FIN |
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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.
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WAL, CPC |
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URGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO EXPEDITE THE PLACEMENT OF MAUI WILDFIRE SURVIVORS INTO THE FEDERAL DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM.
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WAL, FIN |
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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.
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EEP |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CARRY OUT WIDESPREAD SOIL TESTING IN LAHAINA AND TO DEVELOP A SOIL REMEDIATION PLAN.
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EEP/WAL, FIN |
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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.
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WAL, FIN |
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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.
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HSG, FIN |
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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.
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EEP, FIN |
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