OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-FIRST STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 28
33rd LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 15, 2002
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Committee Abbreviations:
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AGR - Agriculture |
HSH - Human Services and Housing |
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CPC - Consumer Protection and Commerce |
JHA - Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs |
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EDB - Economic Development and |
LAB - Labor and Public Employment |
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Business Concerns |
LMG - Legislative Management |
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EDN - Education |
PSM - Public Safety and Military Affairs |
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EEP - Energy and Environmental Protection |
TAC - Tourism and Culture |
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FIN - Finance |
TRN - Transportation |
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HED - Higher Education |
WLU - Water and Land Use |
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HLT - Health |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS |
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Committee |
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H.C.R. NO. |
REFERRAL |
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89 |
STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO ALLOW HAWAII TO REGULATE AIR CARRIERS OPERATING BETWEEN ISLANDS IN THE STATE UNDER CHAPTER 261C, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. |
TRN/JHA |
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90 |
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A WOMEN'S HEALTH PLATFORM THAT RECOGNIZES SERIOUS INEQUITIES IN THE HEALTH PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF WOMEN, AND CALLS FOR THE ELIMINATION OF THESE INEQUITIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF WOMEN IN HAWAII. |
HLT/HED, CPC |
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91 |
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE USE OF DRUGS TO TREAT ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER IN CHILDREN. |
HLT/EDN, LMG |
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92 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSTRUCT FISHING PIERS IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. |
WLU, FIN |
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93 |
REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF THE POWER QUALITY TASK FORCE TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITY OVER POWER QUALITY IN HAWAII. |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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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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95 |
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 |
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96 |
DESIGNATING THE CITY OF KAPOLEI AS THE E-COMMERCE CITY OF O`AHU. |
EDB |
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97 |
REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF BUILDING BRIDGES IN STREAMS FOR THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI. |
TRN, FIN |
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98 |
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULA FOR HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS UTILIZING HAWAIIAN FISHPONDS (LOKO I'A) AS A RESOURCE FOR TEACHING. |
WLU/EDN |
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99 |
REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO EXEMPT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EMERGENCY ACUTE CARE FACILITY IN WEST MAUI FROM THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS AND REQUESTING THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES OF THE STATE AND THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO UNDERTAKE ANY AND ALL MEASURES AT LAW PERTAINING TO ANY AND ALL REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THE CLEARLY ESTABLISHED NEED FOR AN EMERGENCY ACUTE CARE FACILITY FOR WEST MAUI SUFFICIENT TO HAVE PRIORITY OVER AND SUPERSEDING ANY EXISTING REGULATIONS OR ORDINANCES WHICH MAY EXIST. |
HLT, FIN |
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100 |
REQUESTING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONSULT WITH THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO DETERMINE HOW TO ENSURE AN EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF THE COST OF PREPAID HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS BETWEEN PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS AMONG PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EMPLOYERS. |
LAB, CPC |
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101 |
REQUESTING A WORKING GROUP TO BE CONVENED TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND MEASURES TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF SAFETY PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE EDDIE EAGLE PROGRAM FOR FIREARM SAFETY. |
EDN |
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102 |
SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF THE HAWAI'I WATCHABLE WILDLIFE PROGRAM AND ENCOURAGING COLLABORATION AMONG ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY AGENCIES, AS WELL AS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND PRIVATE SECTOR IN PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE WILDLIFE VIEWING AND NATURE-BASED TOURISM THAT BENEFIT THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII. |
EEP/WLU |
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103 |
REQUESTING THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE SIERRA CLUB, HAWAI`I CHAPTER, THE LAND USE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE CONSERVATION COUNCIL OF HAWAI`I, THE ESTATE OF JAMES CAMPBELL, EARTHJUSTICE LEGAL DEFENSE FUND, THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES, TO ANALYZE POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO HAWAI`I'S ENDANGERED SPECIES LAW, CHAPTER 195D, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO FURTHER THE GOALS OF PROTECTING AND PROMOTING THE RECOVERY OF HAWAI`I'S UNIQUE AND IMPERILED FLORA AND FAUNA. |
EEP/WLU |
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104 |
STRONGLY ENCOURAGING THE GOVERNOR TO CREATE A CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH AND ANALYZE POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND TO BALANCE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTERESTS IN HAWAII. |
TRN, FIN |
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105 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF PRINTING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES UTILIZED, CONTRACTED, AND SUBCONTRACTED BY HAWAII STATE GOVERNMENT |
LMG, FIN |
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106 |
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT. |
EDN |
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107 |
REQUESTING THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE AND CO-CHAIR THE HAWAII AFTER-SCHOOL INITIATIVE. |
HSH/EDN |
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108 |
REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO OPEN A NEW DOCKET CONCERNING STANDBY CHARGES APPLICABLE TO NON-UTILITY DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES AND CUSTOMER RETENTION DISCOUNTS OFFERED BY PUBLIC UTILITIES.
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EEP/CPC |
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109 |
URGING THE MOTOR VEHICLE RETAIL INDUSTRY OF HAWAII TO INITIATE MEASURES TO MAKE ITS SALES PRACTICES TRANSPARENT. |
CPC |
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110 |
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE CONTINUAL NEED AND UNMET DEMAND FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SOCIAL WELFARE FACILITIES ON OAHU. |
HSH, FIN |
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111 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR NATUROPATHS, ACUPUNCTURISTS, AND CHIROPRACTORS. |
CPC/LMG, FIN |
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112 |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE REGARDING A LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM. |
TRN |
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113 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO COORDINATE PROGRAM SUPPORT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADOLESCENTS. |
HLT, FIN |
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114 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR BIOLOGICALLY BASED PSYCHIATRIC AND ADDICTION DISORDERS. |
LMG, HLT, FIN |
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HOUSE RESOLUTIONS |
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Committee |
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H.R. NO. |
REFERRAL |
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57 |
STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO ALLOW HAWAII TO REGULATE AIR CARRIERS OPERATING BETWEEN ISLANDS IN THE STATE UNDER CHAPTER 261C, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. |
TRN/JHA |
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58 |
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A WOMEN'S HEALTH PLATFORM THAT RECOGNIZES SERIOUS INEQUITIES IN THE HEALTH PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF WOMEN, AND CALLS FOR THE ELIMINATION OF THESE INEQUITIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF WOMEN IN HAWAII. |
HLT/HED, CPC |
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59 |
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE USE OF DRUGS TO TREAT ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER IN CHILDREN. |
HLT/EDN, LMG |
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60 |
REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF THE POWER QUALITY TASK FORCE TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITY OVER POWER QUALITY IN HAWAII. |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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61 |
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 |
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62 |
DESIGNATING THE CITY OF KAPOLEI AS THE E-COMMERCE CITY OF O`AHU. |
EDB |
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63 |
REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF BUILDING BRIDGES IN STREAMS FOR THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI. |
TRN, FIN |
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64 |
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULA FOR HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS UTILIZING HAWAIIAN FISHPONDS (LOKO I'A) AS A RESOURCE FOR TEACHING. |
WLU/EDN |
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65 |
REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO EXEMPT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EMERGENCY ACUTE CARE FACILITY IN WEST MAUI FROM THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS AND REQUESTING THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES OF THE STATE AND THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO UNDERTAKE ANY AND ALL MEASURES AT LAW PERTAINING TO ANY AND ALL REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THE CLEARLY ESTABLISHED NEED FOR AN EMERGENCY ACUTE CARE FACILITY FOR WEST MAUI SUFFICIENT TO HAVE PRIORITY OVER AND SUPERSEDING ANY EXISTING REGULATIONS OR ORDINANCES WHICH MAY EXIST. |
HLT, FIN |
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66 |
SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF THE HAWAI'I WATCHABLE WILDLIFE PROGRAM AND ENCOURAGING COLLABORATION AMONG ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY AGENCIES, AS WELL AS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND PRIVATE SECTOR IN PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE WILDLIFE VIEWING AND NATURE-BASED TOURISM THAT BENEFIT THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII. |
EEP/WLU |
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67 |
REQUESTING THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE SIERRA CLUB, HAWAI`I CHAPTER, THE LAND USE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE CONSERVATION COUNCIL OF HAWAI`I, THE ESTATE OF JAMES CAMPBELL, EARTHJUSTICE LEGAL DEFENSE FUND, THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES, TO ANALYZE POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO HAWAI`I'S ENDANGERED SPECIES LAW, CHAPTER 195D, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO FURTHER THE GOALS OF PROTECTING AND PROMOTING THE RECOVERY OF HAWAI`I'S UNIQUE AND IMPERILED FLORA AND FAUNA. |
EEP/WLU, HED, FIN |
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68 |
STRONGLY ENCOURAGING THE GOVERNOR TO CREATE A CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH AND ANALYZE POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND TO BALANCE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTERESTS IN HAWAII. |
TRN, FIN |
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69 |
REQUESTING THE SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE AND CO-CHAIR THE HAWAII AFTER-SCHOOL INITIATIVE. |
HSH/EDN |
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72 |
URGING THE MOTOR VEHICLE RETAIL INDUSTRY OF HAWAII TO INITIATE MEASURES TO MAKE ITS SALES PRACTICES TRANSPARENT. |
CPC |
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73 |
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE CONTINUAL NEED AND UNMET DEMAND FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SOCIAL WELFARE FACILITIES ON OAHU. |
HSH, FIN |
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74 |
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, FIN |
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75 |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE REGARDING A LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM. |
TRN |
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76 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO COORDINATE PROGRAM SUPPORT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADOLESCENTS. |
HLT, FIN |
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77 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR BIOLOGICALLY BASED PSYCHIATRIC AND ADDICTION DISORDERS. |
LMG, HLT, FIN |
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78 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR CONCERNING WHETHER THE STATE OF HAWAII SHOULD "OPT-OUT" OF THE FEDERAL REQUIREMENT THAT PHYSICIANS SUPERVISE CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS (CRNA’S) IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF ANESTHESIA. |
HLT, CPC |
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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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113 |
ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR CAPITOL TELEVISION CABLECASTS OF HOUSE PROCEEDINGS. |
LMG, FIN |
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131 |
OPPOSING THE DESIGNATION OF YUCCA MOUNTAIN, NEVADA, AS THE NATION'S NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL SITE. |
EEP |
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134 |
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE GLOBAL ACTION AND INVESTMENTS FOR NEW SUCCESS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS ACT. |
JHA |
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SENATE BILLS |
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Committee |
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S.B. NO. |
RE-REFERRAL |
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2091 |
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH, ALCOHOL, AND DRUG ABUSE. Repeals sunset of chapter 431M, HRS. |
CPC/HLT, FIN |
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2306, SD2 |
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Establishes a passenger facility charge not to exceed $4.50 for each overseas or international passenger who uses a state airport. (SD2) |
TRN, FIN |
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2721, SD1 |
RELATING TO DENTAL INSURANCE. Allows the Insurance Division to continue to protect Hawaii's consumers from insolvent dental insurers by extending the "drop dead" of Act 132, SLH 2001, to July 1, 2003; provides that actions taken under Act 132 shall continue until the conclusion of the complaint. (SD1) |
HLT, FIN |
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2722, SD1 |
RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD. Clarifies the insurance division's authority to employ or retain the services of professional, technical, and other support personnel. (SD1) |
LAB, FIN |
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2769 |
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. Requires accreditation or certification rather than licensing of transitional residential and semi-supervised independent living arrangements. |
HLT/HSH, FIN |
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2782, SD1 |
RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING. Expedites the mandatory annual state licensing of hospitals by the Department of Health. (SD1) |
HLT, FIN |
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2784, SD1 |
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Gives an employer reasonable time to file an injuries report that includes amounts paid as of December 31. (SD1) |
LAB, FIN |
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3061, SD2 |
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Stimulates the economy with a variety of tax incentives, program appropriations, tasks forces, studies, and planning. (SD2) |
EDB/CPC, FIN |
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