COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Thursday, March 21, 2002
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 594 SD1 (HSCR 920-02) |
RELATING TO NEUROTRAUMA. Establishes a neurotrauma special fund and commission. |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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SB 2765 SD2 (HSCR 721-02) |
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF DIVORCES AND ANNULMENTS. Repeals the registration of divorces and annulments. |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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SB 2009 SD1 (SSCR 2464) |
RELATING TO HALFWAY HOUSES. Defines halfway houses for the purpose of county zoning. |
JHA, FIN |
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SB 2476 SD2 (SSCR 2709) |
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. Provides for interim revenues for fiscal year 2002-2003 of $17,000,000. |
JHA, FIN |
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SB 2477 SD2 (SSCR 2809) |
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. Allows the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to award grants. Appropriates funds as interim revenues to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. |
JHA, FIN |
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SB 2438 SD2 (SSCR 2798) |
RELATING TO HAWAII VICTIMS' ECONOMIC SECURITY AND SAFETY ACT. Prohibits discrimination by employers against domestic violence victims. Entitles victims to employment leave. Establishes eligibility for unemployment insurance. Provides for workplace safety program tax credit. |
JHA, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Thursday, March 21, 2002
Conference Room 329; State Capitol
2:00 p.m. AGENDA:
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SB 2032 SD3 (SSCR 2699) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Changes the date upon which the minimum age for entering kindergarten is to be computed from December 31 to September 30 beginning school year 2005-2006. Requires the cost savings to be used for the expansion of, or to supplement, educational programs, including Resources for Early Access to Learning (R.E.A.L.) and Pre Plus programs. |
EDN, FIN |
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SB 2100 SD2 (SSCR 2562) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to pay for a qualified zone academy at the national guard facility on 22nd Avenue on Oahu. |
EDN, FIN |
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SB 2284 SD2 (SSCR 2569) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Appropriates $_______ to the DOE for fiscal year 2002-2003 to continue the safety resource officer program in the central departmental school district. |
EDN, FIN |
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SB 2793 SD2 (SSCR 2705) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. Provides $1,000,000 emergency appropriation to complete Phase I for Kapolei Public Library. |
EDN, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
3:00 p.m. AGENDA:
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EDN/PSM only: |
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SB 2792 SD2 (SSCR 2576) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. Transfers public safety functions and employees from the Department of Public Safety to the Hawaii State Public Library System. |
EDN/PSM, FIN |
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EDN only: |
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SB 2791 SD2 (SSCR 2499) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. Makes sex offenders ineligible for employement for any position within the Hawaii State Public Library System. |
EDN, JHA |
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SB 3007 SD1 (SSCR 2707) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes the innovative schools commission; Requires the members of the innovative schools commission to be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, from a list of nominees presented to the governor by innovative schools; requires a report to the Legislature. |
EDN, FIN |
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SB 2680 (SSCR 2574) |
RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES. Deletes from the School Repair and Maintenance Projects Act the Comptroller's duty to develop and provide a qualified products list. |
EDN, FIN |
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SB 2793 SD2 (SSCR 2705) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. Provides $1,000,000 emergency appropriation to complete Phase I for Kapolei Public Library. |
EDN, FIN |
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For the purposes of receiving testimony and discussion, the committee will be conducting a hearing on the following bill (which reflects the deletion of its current content and insertion of new language) in a proposed amended form, as noted below. |
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SB 2270 SD2 (SSCR 2567) PROPOSED HD1 |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes the Hawaii Administrator Standards Board to establish certification standards. Establishes the Hawaii School Administrator Standards Board Revolving Fund.
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EDN, FIN |
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Decision making only: |
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SB 2969 SD2 (SSCR 2828) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Provides several provisions to improve accountability, performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the department of education and its services for students in need of health services. |
EDN, FIN |
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SB 2097 SD2 (SSCR 2792) |
RELATING TO FEDERAL IMPACT AID. Amends section 40-89 to require roll-over of federal impact aid and US department of defense funds into current fiscal year accounts; amends section 302A-1401 to require legislative appropriation of all federal Department of Defense and impact aid funds; requires semiannual reports of the amounts received and expenditures made from these federal funds within each fiscal year to be submitted by DOE to the legislature; repeals section 29-25. |
EDN, FIN |
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SB 2036 SD1 (SSCR 2751) PROPOSED HD1 |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes alternative funding methodologies for new century conversion charter schools utilizing historical allocations. |
EDN, FIN |
COMMITTEE ON WATER AND LAND USE AND COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND COMMITTEE ON TOURISM AND CULTURE
Friday, March 22, 2002
8:30 a.m.
Conference Room 312; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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HCR 94 |
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AGRICULTURAL TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE PROTECTION OF EXISTING AGRICULTURAL LAND RESOURCES AND THEIR COMPONENTS. |
WLU/AGR, FIN |
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SCR 8 |
REQUESTING EACH COUNTY TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE CHANNELS, STREAMBEDS, STREAMBANKS, AND DRAINAGEWAYS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY. |
WLU/TAC |
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HCR 155 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS OF KOKEE STATE PARK LESSEES WITH EXPIRING LEASES. |
WLU, FIN |
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HCR 57/HR 34 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ALLOW THE KONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO USE THE VENUE OF THE OLD KONA AIRPORT STATE PARK FOR FUNDRAISING PURPOSES. |
WLU, JHA |
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HCR 69/HR 38 |
URGING THE GOVERNOR AND THE UNDERSECRETARY FOR OCEANS AND ATMOSPHERE OF THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION TO AUTHORIZE THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY.
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WLU, FIN |
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HCR 52/HR 29 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS TO IDENTIFY COASTAL AREAS THAT SHOULD BE DESIGNATED MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OR FISHERY MANAGEMENT AREAS DUE TO OVERFISHING AND HABITAT DEGRADATION. |
WLU, FIN |
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HCR 92 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSTRUCT FISHING PIERS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. |
WLU, FIN |
For the purposes of receiving testimony and discussion, the committee will be conducting a public hearing on the following resolution (which reflects the deletion of its current contents and insertion of new language in a proposed amended form:
HCR 19
PROPOSED HD1: REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL
RESOURCES TO ISSUE A LONG TERM LEASE FOR THE
MARINE FUEL FACILITY PREMISES AT ALA WAI SMALL
BOAT HARBOR TO PROVIDE CONTINUED FUELING
SERVICES TO THE BOATING PUBLIC AT THAT LOCATION.
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Friday, March 22, 2002
10:30 a.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 3077 SD1 (SSCR 2615) |
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. Requires DOH to include in standards for EMS services, standards requiring ambulance service providers licensed by the state to establish and maintain an alcohol and substance abuse policy for employees that is comparable to those holding commercial drivers' licenses. |
LAB, FIN |
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HCR 130 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. |
LAB, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
Decision making only (deferred on March 19, 2002):
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SB 2715 SD1 (SSCR 2629) |
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Amends various statutory provisions to simplify and facilitate the administration and processing of pension benefits. |
LAB, FIN |
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SB 2784 SD1 (SSCR 2454) |
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Gives an employer reasonable time to file an injuries report that includes amounts paid as of December 31. |
LAB, FIN |
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SB 2967 (SSCR 2637) |
RELATING TO LABOR. Requires employers to provide employees with at least a 15-minute break for 8 hours of work. |
LAB, FIN |
COMMITTEE ON TOURISM AND CULTURE
Friday, March 22, 2002
10:30 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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HCR 40 |
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT AN AMENDMENT TO THE CABLE ACT OF 1992 RELATING TO "MUST-CARRY" LEGISLATION. |
TAC, CPC |
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HR 100 |
REQUIRING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO REPORT ON ITS PROGRESS IN COMPLYING WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE AUDITOR IN THE 1999 AUDIT OF THE FOUNDATION. |
TAC |
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HR 99/HCR 142 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO MEASURE VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS PERFORMANCE. |
TAC, FIN |
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HR 148/HCR 207 |
REQUESTING THE HAWAII VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU TO ASSIGN ONE EMPLOYEE TO ASSIST THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO COORDINATE PROFESSORS' CONFERENCES. |
TAC |
Decision making to follow.
Decision making only:
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SB 2382 SD2 (SSCR 2732) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A NATIONAL KOREAN WAR MUSEUM. Appropriates funds to establish a National Korean War museum. |
TAC, FIN |
COMMITTEE ON TOURISM AND CULTURE AND COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Friday, March 22, 2002
11:00 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 3014 SD1 (SSCR 2698) |
RELATING TO ALOHA STADIUM. Requires the stadium authority to review and compare the current artificial turf with more technologically advanced turf products. |
TAC/HED, FIN |
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HR 8/HCR 22 |
REQUESTING THE HAWAII VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU TO WORK WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO COORDINATE PROFESSORS' CONFERENCES.
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TAC/HED |
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Decision making only (heard on February 8, 2002): |
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HR 12/HCR 26 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ALOHA STADIUM FROM THE HAWAII STADIUM AUTHORITY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND THE KAPOLEI RECREATIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII OR THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. |
TAC/HED, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON TOURISM AND CULTURE AND COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Friday, March 22, 2002
11:30 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 2556 SD1 (SSCR 2727) |
RELATING TO HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY. Extends additional flexibility to authority in hiring an executive director; exempts executive director from chapter 88, retirement benefits. |
TAC/LAB, FIN |
Decision making to follow.