COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Wednesday, April 10, 2002

Conference Room 308; State Capitol

11:15 a.m. AGENDA:

HCR 50

HD1

(HSCR 946-02)

Proposed HD1

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT JURISDICTION OF THE PACIFIC COMMAND.

PSM, FIN

HCR 137

Proposed HD1

SUPPORTING CONGRESS'S PLAN TO ENDORSE AND OBTAIN OBSERVER STATUS FOR TAIWAN AT THE ANNUAL SUMMIT OF THE WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY IN MAY 2002 IN GENEVA, SWITZERLAND.

FIN

HCR 56

(HSCR 738-02)

Proposed HD1

REQUESTING THE SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE NORTH HAWAII REGION.

EDN, FIN

HCR 139

(HSCR 1094-02)

Proposed HD1

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ASSOCIATIONS TO DETERMINE THEIR FEASIBILITY AS VIABLE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, RETIREES, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.

TRN, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

11:30 a.m. AGENDA:

Decision making only:

HCR 26

(HSCR 991-02)/

HR 12

(HSCR 990-02)

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

HCR 48

(HSCR 810-02)

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH SISTER-STATE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND ECONOMIC EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.

HED, FIN

HCR 62

(HSCR 944-02)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE HAWAII CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA CENTER, TO COMPARE THE RECIDIVISM RATES OF INMATES TRANSFERRED TO MAINLAND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES WITH SIMILARLY SITUATED INMATES WHO REMAINED INCARCERATED IN HAWAII.

PSM, FIN

HCR 72

(HSCR 989-02)/

HR 41

(HSCR 988-02)

URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP AN OVERALL STRATEGY, POLICY, AND PLAN TO AWARD TOURISM PRODUCT ENRICHMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION GRANTS.

TAC, FIN

HCR 75

(HSCR 1064-02)/

HR 44

(HSCR 1063-02)

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ANALYZE THE PROBABLE EFFECTS OF PROPOSED REGULATION OF ATHLETE AGENTS AND ASSESS WHETHER ITS ENACTMENT IS CONSISTENT WITH STATE POLICY.

JHA, FIN

HCR 94

HD1

(HSCR 1015-02)

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

HCR 95

(HSCR 1092-02)/

HR 61

(HSCR 1091-02

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY CONCERNING THE USE OF EXISTING RAILROAD TRACKS AND PREVIOUS RIGHTS OF WAYS TO REVITALIZE RAIL AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF TRANSIT.

TRN, FIN

HCR 105

(HSCR 1111-02)

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF PRINTING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES UTILIZED, CONTRACTED, AND SUBCONTRACTED BY HAWAII STATE GOVERNMENT.

LMG, FIN

HCR 117

HD1

(HSCR 1086-02)

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE MOVEMENT OF CAPITAL OUT OF THE STATE.

EDB, FIN

HCR 118

(HSCR 1074-02)/

HR 81

(HSCR 1073-02)

REAFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII'S HOPE VI REVITALIZATION GRANT APPLICATION FOR KUHIO PARK TERRACE AND URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO ACT FAVORABLY ON THE APPLICATION.

HSH, FIN

HCR 128

(HSCR 1024-02)/

HR 87

(HSCR 1023-02)

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PERMITTING CERTAIN IMMIGRANT STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT YET ATTAINED LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT THE RESIDENT TUITION RATE.

HED, FIN

HCR 130

(HSCR 961-02)

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

LAB, FIN

HCR 132

HD1

(HSCR 1114-02)/

HR 90

HD1

(HSCR 1113-02)

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF CONNECTIONS, VOYAGER, LANIKAI ELEMENTARY, KANU O KA AINA, WEST HAWAII EXPLORATION ACADEMY, AND WATERS OF LIFE CHARTER SCHOOLS.

LMG, FIN

HCR 134

HD1

(HSCR 1066-02)/

HR 92

HD1

(HSCR 1065-02)

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE GUARDIANS AD LITEM/ATTORNEY STATUTORY FEE REQUIREMENTS TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS A MORE EFFECTIVE MODEL THAT COULD BE ADOPTED FOR HAWAII.

JHA, FIN

HCR 151

HD1

(HSCR 1103-02)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COOPERATION WITH COUNTY GOVERNMENTS, TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF ROADS IN LIMBO.

TRN, FIN

HCR 155

HD1

(HSCR 1012-02)/

HR 111

HD1

(HSCR 1011-02)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS OF KOKEE STATE PARK LESSEES WITH EXPIRING LEASES.

WLU, FIN

HCR 179

HD1

(HSCR 986-02)

REQUESTING DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTION PLAN TO ASSESS AND REDUCE CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS.

EEP, FIN

HCR 187

HD1

(HSCR 979-02)

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO EVALUATE THE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND PROGRAMMATIC EFFECTIVENESS OF THE STATE'S INTEGRATED SPECIAL EDUCATION DATABASE SYSTEM.

HLT/EDN, FIN

HCR 193

(HSCR 1096-02)/

HR 136

(HSCR 1095-02)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE WAYS TO CONTROL THE USE OF MOTORIZED SCOOTERS AND OTHER MOTORIZED DEVICES ON SIDEWALKS, HIGHWAYS, AND PUBLIC AREAS.

TRN, FIN

HCR 131/

HR 89

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO DO AN ACTUARIAL ANALYSIS OF THE UTILIZATION AND RATE IMPACTS, IF ANY, OF REINSTATING NATUROPATHY AMONG THE PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION BENEFITS IN MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.

CPC, FIN

 

Decision making only (heard on April 8, 2002):

 

HCR 16

RELATING TO THE BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE COMPENSATION PLANS AND THE COSTS THEREOF.

FIN

HCR 42/

HR 24

REQUESTING A REVIEW OF THE PERFORMANCE INFORMATION PURCHASE SYSTEM.

FIN

COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMMERCE

Wednesday, April 10, 2002

1:00 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HR74/HCR 67

(HSCR 1017-02/ HSCR 1018-02)

REQUESTING ALL MANUFACTURERS OF CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PROVIDE ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ON THE CONSTITUENCY AND NICOTINE RATINGS OF THE PRODUCTS AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO THE ADDED CONSTITUENTS AND NICOTINE.

HLT, CPC

HR23/HCR 41

HD1

(HSCR 1067-02/ HSCR 1068-02)

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO STUDY MANUFACTURED HOUSING IN HAWAII AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE STATE OF HAWAII SHOULD BECOME THE STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY AND THE IN PLANT INSPECTION AGENT.

HSH, CPC

HCR 31

HD1

(HSCR 1029-02)

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO COMPARE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO USE SICK LEAVE TO CARE FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND HAWAII'S FAMILY LEAVE LAW, AS CODIFIED IN CHAPTER 398, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

LAB, CPC

HCR 108

HD1

(HSCR 985-02)

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.

EEP, CPC

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Wednesday, April 10, 2002

2:30 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HCR 65

(HSCR 943-02)

URGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO MAINTAIN ITS INITIATIVE AND RESPONSIBILITY TO CLEAR KAHO`OLAWE OF UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE BEYOND THE DATE IT IS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED TO BE TURNED OVER TO THE STATE.

PSM, JHA

HCR 145

REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON DNA TESTING OF CLASS A AND B FELONS TO ASSIST IN SOLVING CRIMES AND DETERRING CRIMINAL RECIDIVISM.

JHA, FIN

HR 103

REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON DNA TESTING OF CLASS A AND B FELONS TO ASSIST IN SOLVING CRIMES AND DETERRING CRIMINAL RECIDIVISM.

JHA, FIN

HCR 171

Proposed HD1

REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A TASK FORCE TO RESOLVE ISSUES RELATED TO COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL IN HAWAII.

JHA

HCR 194

HD1

(HSCR 1051-02)

REQUESTING THE DRAFTING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROTOCOL TO ALLOW EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION.

CPC, JHA

HR 137

HD1

(HSCR 1050-02)

REQUESTING THE DRAFTING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROTOCOL TO ALLOW EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION.

CPC, JHA

HCR 81

HD1

(HSCR 1072-02)

REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A HANAI TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND A CONSISTENT POLICY ON HANAI RELATIONSHIPS.

HSH, JHA

HR 51

HD1

(HSCR 1071-02)

REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A HANAI TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND A CONSISTENT POLICY ON HANAI RELATIONSHIPS.

HSH, JHA

Decision making to follow

 

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Thursday, April 11, 2002

8:45 a.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HCR 121

HD1

PROPOSED

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT STRUCTURE OF THE UNITED STATES PACIFIC COMMAND.

PSM

SCR 44

SD1

(SSCR 2984)

REQUESTING THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND OTHER AGENCIES OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE LOGISTICAL AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO THE EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL WORKFORCE WHEN POSSIBLE.

PSM, EEP

Decision making to follow.