COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
Tuesday, March 25, 2003
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 423; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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HCR 7 HD1 (HSCR859) |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR HEARING AID DEVICES AND SERVICES. |
HLT, LMG, FIN |
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HCR 34/HR 37 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE PERSONNEL PRACTICES OF THE KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. |
LMG |
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HCR 47/HR 50 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO ASSIST AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONCERNING ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. |
LMG, INT |
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HCR 83/HR 83 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE REVENUE LOSS FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. |
LMG, FIN |
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HCR 96 |
CONTINUING THE JOINT SENATE-HOUSE INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE STATE'S EFFORTS TO COMPLY WITH THE FELIX CONSENT DECREE. |
LMG |
Decision making to follow
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Conference Room 308; State Capitol
11:00 a.m. AGENDA:
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SB 1239 SD1, HD1 (HSCR991) |
RELATING TO ENERGY. Allows for the delivery of biodiesel to state harbors. Reduces harbor fees for alternative fuel vessels. Reduces fuel taxes for ethanol, methanol, biodiesel, and other alternative fuels, other than liquefied petroleum gas. Establishes a preference in public contracts for the use of biofuels. |
EEP/TRN, FIN |
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SB 880 HD1 (HSCR1054) |
RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE. Repeals the office of the legislative analyst and the joint legislative budget committee and creates, in their place, the legislative budget office. |
LMG, FIN |
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SB 1286 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1024) |
RELATING TO THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII. Transfers the Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Human Services for administrative purposes. |
EDB/HSH, LAB, FIN |
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SB 1397 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1021) |
RELATING TO SIMPLIFIED TAX ADMINISTRATION. Authorizes Hawaii to participate in multistate discussions relating to the Streamlined Sales Tax Project. |
EDB, FIN |
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SB 337 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1118) |
RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOL FACILITIES. Converts 42.00 business assistant positions from temporary to permanent status. |
EDN, FIN |
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SB 1309 SD2, HD1 (HSCR881) |
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Restores the method used to calculate a member's average final compensation. Sets salary range of ERS administrator outside of the range established for deputy directors. Allows for computation of ERS allowances effective the first day of a month or last day of the year for elective officers and judges who have attained the 75 percent benefit limitation. Clarifies payments relating to the beneficiaries of deceased retirees. |
LAB, FIN |
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SB 1312 SD1, HD1 (HSCR882) |
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Requires the ERS to pay interest on the retroactive amount due retirees whose pensions are not finalized within six calendar months following the month of retirement. Requires the ERS to assess the employing agency a late fee for each month of delay in reporting pertinent information needed to finalize a retiree's pension.
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LAB, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
11:45 a.m. AGENDA:
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SB 611 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1035) |
RELATING TO COURT APPOINTED COUNSEL. Increases compensation for court appointed counsel. |
JUD, FIN |
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SB 637 HD1 (HSCR1036) |
RELATING TO MISSING CHILDREN. Repeals the Hawaii missing children's clearinghouse trust fund; transfers fund balance to the Friends of the Missing Child Center. |
JUD, FIN |
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SB 1139 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1038) |
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT. Increases the mandatory surcharge for parent education from $35 to $50. Repeals the discretionary $15 donation. |
JUD, FIN |
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SB 1260 SD1 (SSCR871) |
RELATING TO MICROORGANISM IMPORT. Authorizes the Department of Health and Tripler Army Medical Center to import microorganisms for laboratory diagnostics without review and permit approval by the Department of Agriculture. |
FIN |
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SB 540 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1049) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. Appropriates $2,500,000 to the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation for agricultural research and market development; appropriates various amounts for certain pineapple research projects. |
AGR, FIN |
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SB 550 SD1 (HSCR1048) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES. Includes silvicultural products in the definition of agricultural products, and removes the monetary value and weight requirements that trigger the need for a certificate of ownership for the sale or resale of agricultural products. |
AGR, FIN |
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SB 1255 SD2, HD1 (HSCR1050) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL INSPECTIONS. Makes various modifications to the laws regulating inspections, certifications, and audits of agricultural products. |
AGR, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Conference Room 308; State Capitol
12:30 p.m. AGENDA:
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SB 534 SD2, HD1 (HSCR1086) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates funds to the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at the University of Hawaii at Manoa for research and development of high-value food, plant, and fiber products. |
HED, FIN |
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SB 402 SD2, HD1 (HSCR1111) |
RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION. Establishes the Hawaii Medical Education Council to coordinate and govern graduate medical education in the State. |
HED/HLT, FIN |
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SB 919 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1113) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR BIOREMEDIATION RESEARCH. Appropriates funds for biotreatability evaluation, additional research, and small-scale testing of bioremediating contaminated sediments in statewide waterways by the University of Hawaii, college of tropical agriculture and human resources (CTAHR). Requires CTAHR to submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. |
HED, FIN |
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SB 1256 (HSCR1102) |
RELATING TO THE AGRICULTURAL WATER USE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Extends the time specified for the development of the state agricultural water use plan. |
WLH/AGR, FIN |
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SB 1495 SD1 (HSCR992) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HAWAII DROUGHT PLAN. Appropriates funds for further development and planning of the Hawaii Drought Plan. |
WLH, FIN |
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SB 1415 (HSCR1027) |
RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT. Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources may impose a fine for each violation within a Conservation District in addition to costs associated with land and/or habitat restoration. |
WLH, FIN |
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SB 1154 HD1 (HSCR1101) |
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. Reauthorizes the Hui 'Imi Advisory Council. |
WLH, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
1:30 p.m. AGENDA:
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SB 38 HD2 (HSCR1094) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY. Appropriates $8,000,000 for an integrated market plan by HTA. |
TAC, JUD, FIN |
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SB 41 HD1 (HSCR1041) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS. Requires public disclosure of contracts and subcontracts entered into by Hawaii Tourism Authority in accordance with chapter 92F. |
TAC, JUD, FIN |
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SB 248 SD3 (HSCR920) |
RELATING TO THE CONVENTION CENTER. Raises limit on amount of revenues that may be deposited into the Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund. |
TAC, FIN |
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SB 506 HD1 (HSCR944) |
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ROYALTIES. Appropriates $100,000 from the special land and development fund for the Hawaii Hydrogen Power Park Project. |
EEP, FIN |
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SB 713 (HSCR895) |
RELATING TO CLOSURE OF MUNICIPAL FACILITIES. Expands the definition of "pollution control project" to include the closure of the project so that such closures will qualify for special purpose revenue bond funding. |
EEP, FIN |
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SB 319 SD2, HD1 (HSCR899) |
RELATING TO COUNTIES. Establishes county requirements for collection and recycling of food waste by specified restaurants, food courts, hotels, markets, food manufacturers or processors, catering establishments, hospitals, schools, and businesses; authorizes a county to assess a surcharge; applies to counties of 500,000 or more. Includes a food waste recycling program component as part of the counties' integrated solid waste management plans. |
EEP, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
2:15 p.m. AGENDA:
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SB 363 HD1 (HSCR906) |
RELATING TO EXPERIMENTAL MODERNIZATION PROJECTS FOR COUNTY BOARDS OF WATER SUPPLY. Authorizes a board of water supply serving a population of 500,000 or more persons, to implement an experimental civil service modernization project without approval from the Mayor. |
LAB, FIN |
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SB 768 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1085) |
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Reinstates binding arbitration for bargaining units (2), (3), (4), (6), (8), and (13). Defines essential worker and essential position. |
LAB, FIN |
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SB 773 HD1 (HSCR1089) |
RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE. Requires DLIR, under certain conditions, to make a redetermination of entitlement for UI benefits using the alternative base period. |
LAB, FIN |
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SB 205 SD3, HD1 (HSCR1124) |
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT. Requires public employers to provide at least two hours of paid leave during normal business hours to attend either a mutually-scheduled parent-teacher conference for the employee's minor child, or a mutually-scheduled parent-caregiver conference for a pre-school aged child attending a licensed group child care center. Clarifies that the employee may take leave for no more than four mutually-scheduled conferences per child in a calendar year. Clarifies that travel time be included as part of the two hours permitted for each conference. Clarifies that the provision of paid leave not adversely interfere with the operations of the work unit nor require the applicable agency to incur additional human resources or overtime costs. |
LAB, FIN |
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SB 789 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1084) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS. Establishes a schedule of caps on the base monthly employer contributions for health benefit plans for employee-beneficiaries effective July 1, 2004; requires the base composite monthly contribution to be adjusted annually beginning July 1, 2005; appropriates 12.5 million for additional employer contributions for retiree health benefits. |
LAB, FIN |
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SB 1261 HD1 (HSCR973) |
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT CARD PAYMENTS. Allows purchases of goods and services to be made through the use of State-approved procurement cards. |
CPC, FIN |
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SB 1262 SD1, HD1 (HSCR962) |
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Mandates establishment of a Hawaii procurement institute to develop an acquisition workforce, improve the procurement laws, and provide contractor education and training; allows the selection committee to rank professional services contract applicants and thus select the person offered the contract; requires that only professional contracts exceeding $25,000 be posted electronically; requires a DAGS study of preferences and set-asides for small business and other groups, and proposed legislation for the 2004 regular session; provides a separate section for procurement of design professional services through procedures that meet federal standards. |
CPC, FIN |
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SB 1306 HD1 (HSCR1004) |
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES. Authorizes PUC to establish a surcharge to collect customer contributions for telecommunications relay services; updates the law to conform to FCC terminology and definitions; removes outdated provisions; repeals the requirement that PUC expedite to the greatest extent possible, ratemaking for specialized services for the deaf, hearing impaired, or speech impaired. |
CPC, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND USE & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
Thursday, March 27, 2003
8:30 a.m.
Conference Room 312; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 1547 |
Relating To Marine Activities – Adds "marine industries" to the definition of "marine activities" under section 190D-3, HRS. |
WLH |
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HCR 81 |
Requesting the Department of Land and Natural Resources to preserve and protect the Recreation Residence Tracts within the Koke'e and Waimea Canyon State Parks. |
WLH |
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HCR 138/HR114 |
Requesting that the Department of Land and Natural Resources conduct a study of lands located within or near the Conservation District to evaluate and propose systematic measures to be taken to mitigate damages that may be caused by the natural erosion of land. |
WLH |
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HCR 139 |
Requesting the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a marine protected area in Kaneohe Bay as mandated by the Kaneohe Bay Master Plan. |
WLH |
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HCR 141 |
Requesting the Hawaii Community Development Authority to reconsider the existing Kalaeloa Redevelopment Plan and make revisions as necessary to maximize the social and economic development potential of the Kalaeloa Community Development District. |
WLH |
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HCR 198/HR 159 |
Supporting the Preservation of the Hawaiian Language and the perpetuation of its study and use. |
WLH |
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HCR 222 |
Requesting the Counties to Promote Water Conservation by adopting rules and regulations to require restaurants to serve water only upon request. |
WLH |
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HCR 201 |
Requesting an Investigation on the State and Counties' Land Use Policies with regard to Solid Waste Management Programs. |
WLH/EEP, FIN |
For the purpose of receiving testimony and discussion, the Committee will be hearing the following resolution reflecting the deletion of current contents and the insertion of new language in a proposed amendment form:
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HCR 223/HR 175 |
URGING THE RESPECTIVE MAYORS TO IMPLEMENT AN EXPEDITED PERMIT PROCESS FOR PROJECTS. |
WLH/FIN |
PROPOSED HD1: Authorizing the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue new leases to existing lessees for specific parcels on Kauai.
Decision making to follow.
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HCR 66/HR67 |
REQUESTING FURTHER INQUIRY WITH RESPECT TO THE DESIGNATION OF LANDS ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII AS CRITICAL HABITAT. |
WLH, JUD |
PROPOSED HD1: Requesting the United States Government to complete the clean up of Kaho'olawe and adhere to its memorandum of understanding and executive order.
COMMENTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE PROPOSED HOUSE DRAFT. COPIES OF THE PROPOSED HD1 WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ROOM 405, STATE CAPITOL.
Decision making only (heard on March 21, 2003):
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HCR 191 |
AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO LEASE SUBMERGED AND TIDAL LANDS OF THE HONOKOHAU SMALL BOAT HARBOR TO PRIVATE ENTITIES FOR COMMERCIAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND RESEARCH PURPOSES. |
WLH, FIN |
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS CONCERNS
AND COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND HOUSING
Thursday, March 27, 2003
8:45 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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HCR 49/HR 52 |
ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY SMART GROWTH ADVISORY COUNCIL WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS. |
EDB/HSH, FIN |
Decision making to follow
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND HOUSING
Thursday, March 27, 2003
9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 329; State Capitol
AGENDA:
HLT/HSH only:
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HCR 205 |
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SELF-DETERMINATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT USING CONSUMER-DIRECTED APPROACHES. |
HLT/HSH |
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The Committee on Health intends to submit a proposed draft to reflect a sunrise analysis of an auditor's study for mandatory diabetes education program health benefit, per requirements to implement SB 683. |
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HCR 218/HR 170 |
SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEALTH CARE ROUNDTABLE TO PROMOTE IMPROVEMENTS IN HAWAII'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. |
HLT/HSH, FIN |
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Hawaii Health Care Roundtable. |
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HCR 195/HR 158 |
REQUESTING THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN IN THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO ESTABLISH AN OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES VOLUNTEERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO VISIT ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES, LICENSED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AND NURSING CARE FACILITIES AND TO REPORT ANY ABUSE, NEGLECT OR MISTREATMENT OF THE ELDERLY AND DEPENDENT ADULTS. |
HLT/HSH, FIN |
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Requesting the establishment of a Long-Term Care Outreach Program. |
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HCR 132/HR 109 |
REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMISSION ON HAWAII PALLIATIVE CARE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT. |
HLT/HSH, FIN |
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Palliative Care & Pain Management; Advisory Commission. |
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Decision making to follow.
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HLT only: |
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HCR 7 HD 1 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR HEARING AID DEVICES AND SERVICES. |
HLT, LMG, FIN |
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Auditor Report; Health Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids. |
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HCR 220 HR 172 |
REQUESTING THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO HOST A SYMPOSIUM ON COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES. |
HLT, HED, FIN |
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East-West Medical Symposium. |
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HCR 207 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING MEDICAL IMAGING FOR DIAGNOSIS IN HAWAII. |
HLT, FIN |
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Medical Imaging; DOH Study. |
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HCR 187/HR 151 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO SEEK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RURAL HOSPITAL FLEXIBILITY PROGRAM. |
HLT, FIN |
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Rural Emergency Medical Services; U.S. Dept. of Health Grants. |
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HCR 179/HR 143 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT AN EPIDEMIC PREVENTION PROGRAM TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL ENTRY OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE VECTORS THAT MAY CAUSE AN EPIDEMIC IN HAWAII. |
HLT, FIN |
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Epidemic Prevention Program; Department of Health. |
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HCR 165 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT OPERATIONS AND EXPENDITURES. |
HLT, FIN |
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Requesting an audit of the operations and expenditures of the Kalaupapa Settlement. |
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Decision making to follow.