OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER

TWENTY-FIRST STATE LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE REFERRALS

 

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NO. 27

32nd LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 14, 2002

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Committee Abbreviations:

AGR - Agriculture

HSH - Human Services and Housing

CPC - Consumer Protection and Commerce

JHA - Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs

EDB - Economic Development and

LAB - Labor and Public Employment

Business Concerns

LMG - Legislative Management

EDN - Education

PSM - Public Safety and Military Affairs

EEP - Energy and Environmental Protection

TAC - Tourism and Culture

FIN - Finance

TRN - Transportation

HED - Higher Education

WLU - Water and Land Use

HLT - Health

 

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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

 
   

Committee

H.C.R. NO.

 

REFERRAL

80

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO SCIENTIFICALLY EVALUATE QUARANTINE OPTIONS THAT REDUCE ANIMAL CONFINEMENT.

AGR

81

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

HSH, JHA

82

URGING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES TO ADDRESS ENERGY NEEDS ON THE ISLAND OF KAHO`OLAWE.

JHA

83

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO MEET WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS AND USERS OF KEEHI LAGOON TO DEVELOP A CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN WITH FOCUS ON PRODUCTIVE USE OF UNUTILIZED LANDS AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO LEASE UNUTILIZED FAST AND SUBMERGED LANDS SUBJECT TO LEGISLATIVE DISAPPROVAL.

WLU

84

REQUESTING CONGRESS TO END THE "GLOBAL GAG RULE" IMPOSED ON INTERNATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS.

JHA

85

REQUESTING EACH COUNTY TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE CHANNELS, STREAMBEDS, STREAMBANKS, AND DRAINAGEWAYS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY.

WLU/EEP, FIN

86

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

HSH, FIN

87

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO INVESTIGATE EXISTING CONFLICTS BETWEEN ORGANIZED WATER SPORTS EVENTS AND INDIVIDUAL RECREATIONAL USERS AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EQUITABLE ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE WATERS AND BEACHES OF THE STATE.

WLU

     
 

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

 
   

Committee

H.R. NO.

 

REFERRAL

50

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO SCIENTIFICALLY EVALUATE QUARANTINE OPTIONS THAT REDUCE ANIMAL CONFINEMENT.

AGR

51

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

HSH, JHA

52

URGING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES TO ADDRESS ENERGY NEEDS ON THE ISLAND OF KAHO`OLAWE.

JHA

53

REQUESTING CONGRESS TO END THE "GLOBAL GAG RULE" IMPOSED ON INTERNATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS.

JHA

54

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

HSH, FIN

     
 

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

 
   

Committee

H.R. NO.

 

RE-REFERRAL

49

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO HELP THE STATE'S FILM INDUSTRY ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR CLEARING FILM AND VIDEOTAPES THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY.

PSM

     
 

SENATE BILLS

 
   

Committee

S.B. NO.

 

RE-REFERRAL

2026, SD1

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR INCREASED MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT.

Appropriates $   to DHS for FY 2002-2003 to increase Medicaid reimbursement rate to hospitals and physicians to cover medical services in Medicaid fee-for-service program; and to increase QUEST capitation payments to cover medical services to QUEST participants. (SD1)

HSH/HLT, FIN

2027, SD1

RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Creates special fund to hold Medicaid prescription drug rebates to State, Creates an expansion of the medicaid eligibility for prescription drugs; appropriate funds for the expansion program. (SD1)

HSH/HLT, FIN

2106, SD2

RELATING TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS .

Makes permanent the regulation of marriage and family therapists. Authorizes licensure by reciprocity. (SD2)

HLT, CPC

2139, SD1

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PRESCHOOLS OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.

Appropriates an unspecified amount for the Preschools Open Doors Program. (SD1)

HSH, FIN

2145, SD1

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR FAMILIES FOR RESOURCES FOR EARLY ACCESS TO LEARNING.

Appropriates unspecified amounts to establish additional Families for Resources for Early Access to Learning (R.E.A.L.) programs and for longitudinal study. (SD1)

EDN/HLT, FIN

2234, SD2

RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.

Establishes the offense of sexual exploitation of a minor. Authorizes action against a license and property forfeiture based upon a conviction of this offense; creates offense of failure to maintain age verification records of exotic dancers. (SD2)

HLT/HSH, JHA, FIN

2243, SD2

RELATING TO RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.

Establishes green marketing programs for electricity generated from alternative sources; requires DBED&T to develop an RFP for green marketing; requires annual report. (SD2)

EEP/CPC, FIN

2302, SD2

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Prohibits health insurance rates that are excess, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory. Requires health care insurers to submit rate filings for approval by the insurance commissioner. Establishes penalties and appeal procedures. (SD2)

HLT, FIN

2313

RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSES.

Authorizes the examiner of drivers to examine applicants whose instruction permits have expired without requiring an additional 90-day period if they have received a new permit within 30 days of the expiration of their previous permit.

TRN, JHA, FIN

2314

RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSES.

Allows acceptance of an application for renewal of an instruction permit not more than 30 days prior to the expiration date. Exempts applicant from re-examination of understanding and knowledge of highway and traffic laws, signs, etc.

TRN, JHA, FIN

2375, SD1

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO HIRE SECURITY GUARDS AND TO PURCHASE SECURITY CAMERAS FOR SENIOR AND DISABLED RESIDENCE COMPLEX.

Appropriates funds for security measures at State senior and disabled residence complex. (SD1)

EDB, FIN

2500, SD2

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

 

HSH, JHA, FIN

2505, SD1

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.

Authorizes OEQC, when a conflict of interest may exist because the proposing agency and the agency making the determination are one and the same, to review the agency's determination, consult the agency, and make a final determination. (SD1)

EEP/CPC, FIN

2881, SD1

RELATING TO ELDERLY CARE.

Extends the duration of the PACE demonstration project at Maluhia. (SD1)

HLT/HSH, FIN

2898, SD2

RELATING TO CAVE PROTECTION.

Protects caves as unique cultural and natural resources of the State of Hawaii; effective 7/1/50. (SD2)

EEP, JHA