CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

1:00 p.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 1532, HD2, SD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CELEBRATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Annual Celebration Appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Jernigan

Senators Ige, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Aduja, Kokubun, Hemmings

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

1:30 p.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1619, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Investment tax credit for Kalaeloa motor sports facility

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho, Ito, Chang, Takamine, Co-Chairs; Leong

Senators Fukunaga, Kawamoto, Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Inouye, Kanno, Sakamoto, Trimble

SB 1172, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO AIRLINES.

SD: Landing fees tax credit; HD: Land fees waiver

Conferees:

Representatives Souki, Schatz, Wakai, Co-Chairs; Caldwell, Leong

Senators Fukunaga, Kawamoto, Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Ihara, Inouye, Kim, Taniguchi, Trimble

SB 359, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO FILM INDUSTRY.

Motion picture and television production tax credits

Conferees:

Representatives Chang, Schatz, Takamine, Co-Chairs; Marumoto

Senators Fukunaga, Ige, Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Hooser, Kim, Kokubun, Trimble

SB 41, HD1

RELATING TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS.

Public disclosure of HTA contracts and subcontracts using public funds

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Hamakawa, Co-Chairs; Pendleton

Senators Kim, Chair; Kawamoto/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Espero, Slom

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

1:30 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 295 HD1 SD2

RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST. Establishes an advisory task force, known as the Public Lands Resolution Advisory Task Force, to work with the Office of Hawaii Affairs to seek a resolution of the issues related to the ceded land revenue entitlements of OHA and other related matters. Provides for legislative, executive, federal, and public representation on the advisory task force.

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho, Kaho'ohalahala, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Bukoski

Senators: Hanabusa, Kokubun, Co-Chairs; English, Taniguchi, Hogue

HB 1303 SD1

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. Specifies that OHA is to be included with other state agencies as an agency required to reimburse the State for contributions to the employer-union health benefits trust fund. Increases administrator's salary to be at least as much as a department head's and not higher than the governor's.

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho, M. Oshiro, Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; English, Kokubun, Hogue

HB 1217, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Controlled Substances Conformity

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa, Chair; B. Oshiro, Sonson, Thielen

Senators Baker/Hanabusa, Co-Chairs; Chun Oakland, Tsutsui, Hogue

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

1:30 p.m.

Conference Room 329; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 129, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO BRIDGE TO HOPE.

Bridge to Hope Program Eligibility Expansion

Conferees:

Representatives Kahikina/M. Oshiro/Takai/Shimabukuro, Co-Chairs; Leong

Senators Chun Oakland, Chair; Sakamoto/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Inouye, Tsutsui, Hogue

SB 919, SD1, HD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR BIOREMEDIATION RESEARCH.

Funds for evaluation, research and small-scale testing of statewide waterways sediment

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Ching

Senators English, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Hooser, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Hemmings

 

 

 

DECISION-MAKING MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

1:30 p.m.

Conference Room 229; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 123, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY.

Pharmacist Dispensing of Emergency Contraceptives

Conferees:

Representatives Arakaki/Hiraki, Co-Chairs; Lee, Finnegan

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

1:30 p.m.

Conference Room 229; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 745, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

Emergency aeromedical and ambulance services

Conferees:

Representatives Arakaki/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Karamatsu, Bukoski

Senators Baker/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Chun Oakland, English, Taniguchi, Tsutsui

SB 1321, HD2

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Parity in serious mental illness insurance benefits made permanent

Conferees:

Representatives Arakaki/Hiraki/Nishimoto, Co-Chairs; Thielen

Senators Baker/Menor, Co-Chairs; Chun Oakland

 

 

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 229; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 735, HD1, SD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES.

Sexual Assault Services Appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Arakaki/Kahikina/Shimabukuro, Co-Chairs; Jernigan

Senators Baker/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Chun Oakland, Inouye, Kokubun, Hogue

HB 914, HD2, SD1

RELATING TO ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES.

ARCH Unannounced Inspections - HSE adds Community Care Foster Family Homes Unannounced Annual Inspections / SEN adds Licensing Qualifications and Requirements for Type I, II, and Expanded ARCHs

Conferees:

Representatives Arakaki/Kahikina/Nishimoto, Co-Chairs; Wakai, Meyer

Senators Chun Oakland, Chair; Baker/Hanabusa, Co-Chairs; Hooser, Inouye, Tsutsui, Trimble

HB 1430, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH.

Community Oral Health - Licensed Dental Hygienists Services to Underserved Children Appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Arakaki/Nishimoto, Co-Chairs; Hale, Ching

Senators Baker/Chun Oakland/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Inouye, Taniguchi, Hogue

HB 1616, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.

Long-term Care Income Tax - SEN adds Long-term Care Tax Credit

Conferees:

Representatives Arakaki/Kahikina/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Ching

Senators Baker/Chun Oakland/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Taniguchi, Tsutsui

 

 

 

COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SCR 130

SD1

(SSCR1476)

ESTABLISHING AN AWARDS PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE BUSINESSES WITH PARENT-FRIENDLY POLICIES.

LMG

SCR 89

SD1

(SSCR1467)

REQUESTING A STUDY ON REAL PROPERTY LEASES.

LMG

Decision making to follow.

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 329; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 248, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO SMOKING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.

Smoking in Schools by Public Employees Prohibited

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Arakaki/M. Oshiro, Co-Chairs; Ching

Senators Kanno/Sakamoto, Co-Chairs; Chun Oakland, Hooser, Kawamoto, Taniguchi, Slom

HB 281, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO STATE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.

DOE Control of School R&M Projects Prioritization

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Kawakami, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Tsutsui, Hogue

HB 1506, HD1, SD1

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR ISPED CLERK TYPISTS.

ISPED Educational Support Personnel Appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Kawakami, Co-Chairs; Evans, Leong

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Tsutsui

HB 638, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.

Hawaii State Public Library System - Income Tax Return Check-off Box: SEN adds State Librarian Authorization to Receive and Use Privately Donated Moneys

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Magaoay, Co-Chairs; Evans, Moses

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Kawamoto, Whalen

HB 1176, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

DOE Projects under the Qualified Zone Academy Bond Program - G.O. Bonds Authorization

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Evans, Leong

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kawamoto, Hemmings

HB 1362, SD1

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR ST. PATRICK SCHOOL.

St. Patrick School SPRBs

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Nishimoto, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Kawamoto, Hemmings

HB 292, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO THE SCHOOL PRIORITY FUND.

Schools Discretionary Funds Appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Shimabukuro, Co-Chairs; Evans, Leong

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kawamoto, Hogue

HB 314, HD1, SD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SCHOOL SECURITY GUARDS.

School Security Guards Mandatory Basic Training Program

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Waters, Co-Chairs; Evans, Blundell

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Menor, Hogue

HB 32, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Education: HSE - BOE Community Meetings at School Complex Areas / SEN - Kindergarten Age and Pre-kindergarten Programs; Textbooks and Instructional Materials Provisions

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Mindo, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ching

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Hooser, Hogue

HB 1175, HD2, SD1

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

DOE Administrative Structure

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Tsutsui, Hogue

HB 289, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Education: HSE - Complex Areas / SEN - Regional Education Agencies

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Kawakami, Ching

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kawamoto, Hogue

HB 714, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Education Restructuring and Transition Advisory Committee: HSE adds Removal of DOE as a Principal Department; State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund Repeal / SEN adds Constitutional Amendment for Regional Boards of Education

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Hamakawa/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Meyer

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Hanabusa/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Hooser, Kawamoto, Hogue

HB 620, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS.

Kealakehe HS JROTC Program Appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Evans/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto/Kawamoto/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Kokubun, Hogue

HB 317, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

ERS - UH Employees with Multiple Part-time Appointments or Positions

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/M. Oshiro/Nakasone, Co-Chairs; Ontai

Senators Kanno/Sakamoto/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Kawamoto, Tsutsui, Slom

HB 320, HD2, SD1

RELATING TO RISK MANAGEMENT.

UH Risk Management Special Fund

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/Hamakawa/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Leong

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Tsutsui

HB 418, HD1, SD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

UH Instructional Faculty Positions for Teacher Training

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Leong

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Tsutsui, Hogue

SB 402, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION.

Hawaii medical education council

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/Arakaki/Nishimoto, Co-Chairs; Ching

Senators Sakamoto/Baker/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Chun Oakland, Hogue

SB 576, HD2

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Use of UH tuition and fees special fund for UH Foundation and alumni activities

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Kawamoto, Tsutsui

SB 16, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Hawaii educator incentive program and special fund

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Takai/Waters, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Menor, Tsutsui, Hogue

SB 17, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Kindergarten entry age; SD: Adds provision allowing DOE to provide pre-kindergarten programs

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Chun Oakland, Hogue

SB 58, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO SCHOOL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.

Hawaii 3R's program and coordinator position

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Waters, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kawamoto, Hogue

SB 209, SD3, HD1

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Conversion of positions to support multi-track schools

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Nakasone, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Blundell

Senators Sakamoto/Kanno, Co-Chairs; Hooser, Kawamoto

SB 337, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOL FACILITIES.

Permanent business assistant positions; SD: Establishes complex area administrative services manager positions

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Evans, Leong

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kawamoto, Hogue

SB 1237, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

"Out-of-field teacher" definition and reporting; HD: Adds reporting of unlicensed teachers provisions; national certification support program and HTSB appropriations

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Waters, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Hooser, Hogue

SB 1381, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.

Emergency appropriation for Kapolei public library

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Evans, Mindo, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Kawamoto

SB 1700, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Funding mechanism for charter schools; SD: Establishes charter school education agency

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Waters, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senator Sakamoto, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Kawamoto, Hogue

SB 748, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO NURSING EDUCATION.

Nursing education loan program establishes

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Ching

Senators Baker/Sakamoto/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Chun Oakland, Taniguchi, Tsutsui, Hogue

HB 422, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO A CENTER FOR NURSING.

UH Center for Nursing

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/Arakaki/Nishimoto, Co-Chairs; Ching

Senators Baker/Sakamoto/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Chun Oakland, Kokubun

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 282, HD2, SD1

RELATING TO THE AUDITOR.

Office of the Auditor – Audit Revolving Fund and Fees

Conferees:

Representatives Magaoay/Nakasone, Co-Chairs; Luke, Halford

Senators Taniguchi, Chair; Kokubun, Tsutsui, Slom

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

2:15 p.m.

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1403, HD1

RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S MARITIME-RELATED USES.

Flexibility for DOT Harbors Division in disposition of leases

Conferees:

Representatives Souki/Kawakami, Co-Chairs; Caldwell, Blundell

Senators Inouye/Kawamoto, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Espero, Whalen

 

 

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

2:30 p.m.

Conference Room 016; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 75, HD2, SD1

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Condominium Property Regimes Law Review and Recommended Recodification Extension

Conferees:

Representatives Hiraki/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Herkes, Marumoto

Senators Menor, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Espero, Whalen

HB 96, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

PUC Rates or Charges on Telecommunications Carrier Telephone Directory Advertising Revenues

Conferees:

Representatives Hiraki, Chair; Caldwell, Herkes, Finnegan

Senators Menor, Chair; Baker, Espero, Whalen

HB 140, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.

MV Rental: HSE – Diminution in Value of a Damaged Vehicle / SEN – Allow Pass on to Customers of County Sales Taxes

Conferees:

Representatives Hiraki/Nakasone, Co-Chairs; Herkes, Marumoto

Senators Menor, Chair; Kawamoto, Co-Chair; Espero, Whalen

HB 736, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSES.

Professional and Vocational Licenses – Student Loan Default Provisions

Conferees:

Representatives Hiraki/Hamakawa, Co-Chairs; Sonson, Marumoto

Senators Menor, Chair; Hanabusa, Co-Chair; Espero, Whalen

HB 1164, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Producer Licensing Act Conformity – SEN adds Insurers to Retain WC Claims Records for 8 years

Conferees:

Representatives Hiraki/Magaoay, Co-Chairs; Herkes, Stonebraker

Senators Menor, Chair; Espero, Kanno, Whalen

SB 574, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE.

Insurance examiner positions established

Conferees:

Representatives Hiraki/Magaoay, Co-Chairs; Herkes, Stonebraker

Senators Menor, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Baker, Kim, Kokubun, Whalen

SB 1077, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR INSURANCE LICENSEES.

Certification process and requirements for insurance license continuing education course providers

Conferees:

Representatives Hiraki/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Herkes, Meyer

Senators Menor, Chair; Baker, Whalen

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2002

2:30 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 176, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO THE WEED AND SEED PROGRAM.

Weed and Seed Program

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa/Ito/Mindo, Co-Chairs; Shimabukuro, Thielen

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Fukunaga, Kokubun, Hogue

HB 298, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.

Correctional Facilities Development on Undeveloped Portion of Halawa Correctional Facility Site

Conferees:

Representatives Ito/Mindo, Co-Chairs; Caldwell, Bukoski

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; English, Kokubun, Sakamoto

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday; April 23, 2003

2:30 p.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 38, HD2

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

SD: HTA private legal counsel; HD2: HTA integrated marketing plan appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Hamakawa/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Ontai

Senators Kim, Chair; Hanabusa/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Tsutsui

SB 1462, HD2

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

Sports coordinator position and provisions related to HTA operations

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Herkes, Ontai

Senators Kim, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Sakamoto, Tsutsui, Slom

HB 662, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO THE HAWAII SPORTS HALL OF FAME.

Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Moses

Senators Kim, Chair; Fukunaga/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Espero, Hogue

SB 248, SD3, HD1

RELATING TO THE CONVENTION CENTER.

Convention center enterprise special fund revenue deposit limit raised

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Marumoto

Senators Kim, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Espero, Sakamoto, Whalen

SB 1040, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.

TAT revenue for the Hawaii statewide trail and access program deposited in the special and development find

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Kanoho/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Ontai

Senators Kim, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Tsutsui, Hemmings

HB 1400, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO HOTEL CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING TAX CREDIT.

Hotel Construction and Remodeling Tax Credit Extension

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Schatz/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Ontai

Senators Kim, Chair; Fukunaga/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Tsutsui, Slom

SB 377, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Ko Olina Resort and Marina attractions and educational facilities tax credit

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Schatz/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

Senators Kim, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Espero, Slom

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

3:00 p.m.

Conference Room 016; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1492, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.

Assisted living facility at condominiums allowed; HD: Adds cooperative housing corporations

Conferees:

Representatives Arakaki/Kahikina/Hiraki, Co-Chairs; Stonebraker

Senators Chun Oakland, Chair; Menor, Co-Chair; Espero, Fukunaga, Trimble

SB 1647, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Toll-free statewide access to National Federation for the Blind Newsline service

Conferees:

Representatives Kahikina/Hiraki/Shimabukuro, Co-Chairs; Ching

Senators Chun Oakland, Chair; Menor, Co-Chair; Fukunaga, Inouye, Trimble

SB 1423, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO A COMMISSION ON FATHERHOOD.

Statewide program to promote healthy family relationships that are father-friendly

Conferees:

Representatives Kahikina/Shimabukuro, Co-Chairs; Wakai, Finnegan

Senators Chun Oakland, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kanno, Kawamoto, Tsutsui

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

3:00 p.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 640, HD1, SD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE LOSS MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM.

Loss Mitigation Grant Program Appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Wakai, Chair; Karamatsu, Nishimoto, Meyer

Senators Menor, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Espero, Kokubun, Whalen

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

3:00 p.m.

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 1214, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND LIABILITY.

Establishes a process regarding warning signs in which the State and counties are provided protection from liability from dangerous natural conditions on improved public lands.

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho, B. Oshiro, Co-Chairs; Hamakawa, Thielen

Senators Inouye, Hanabusa, Co-Chairs; English, Espero, Whalen

HB 426, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue new leases to existing lessees for specific parcels on Kauai.

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho, Takamine, Co-Chairs; Magaoay, Thielen

Senators Inouye, Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Espero, Kokubun

HB 1509, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Establishes the South Kona wilderness area to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Provides for the development of a comprehensive management plan for the area.

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho, Takamine, Co-Chairs; Karamatsu, Jernigan

Senators Inouye, Taniguchi, Espero, Co-Chairs, Aduja, Kokubun

 

 

HOUSE DECISION-MAKING MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

3:15 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 401, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Removal of Chief Election Officer - SEN adds Office of Elections, Elections Appointment and Review Panel, and Campaign Spending Commission Placement within DAGs

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa, Chair; B. Oshiro, Caldwell, Marumoto

HB 1116, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO COURTS.

Domestic Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Abuse Victims - Exemption of Certain Court Costs and Fees

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa/Shimabukuro, Co-Chairs; B. Oshiro, Finnegan

 

 

 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

3:30 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 1003, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION.

Crime Victim Compensation Provisions

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Wakai, Finnegan

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Taniguchi, Hogue

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

3:30 p.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 1579, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO THE ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION AUTHORITY.

Economic Diversification: HSE – Establishes Authority / SEN – DBEDT Duties Specified

Conferees:

Representatives Schatz/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Wakai, Leong

Senators Fukunaga/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Hooser, Kim, Kokubun

 

 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

4:00 p.m.

Conference Room 224; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1050, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS.

Grand funds for funeral and burial expenses for WWII Filipino American veterans

Conferees:

Representatives Ito/Mindo, Co-Chairs; Magaoay, Pendleton

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Aduja, Espero, Kokubun

HB 1363, HD1, SD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A GRANT-IN-AID TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CLEAN SALT LAKE WATERWAY.

CCH G-I-A to Clean Salt Lake Waterway

Conferees:

Representatives Wakai, Chair; Karamatsu, Nakasone, Meyer

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Espero, Kokubun, Sakamoto, Whalen

SB 317, SD2, HD1

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION OF THE KOREAN WAR COMMISSION.

Additional funds for completion of activities

Conferees:

Representatives Hale/Shimabukuro, Co-Chairs; Kaho`ohalahala, Moses

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Aduja, Kim, Kokubun

 

 

 

 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

4:15 p.m.

Conference Room 224; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 880, HD2

RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.

SD: State capitol tour service; HD: Legislative budget office

Conferees:

Representatives Magaoay/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Luke, Jernigan

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Aduja, Kokubun, Whalen

SB 528, SD2, HD1

RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF COUNTY LANDS AND IMPROVEMENTS.

Transfer of DOE-utilized lands and improvements in the county of Hawaii to the State

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho/Kaho`ohalahala, Co-Chairs; Magaoay, Meyer

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Inouye/Espero/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Taniguchi, Whalen

 

SENATE DECISION-MAKING MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

4:15 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1594, HD1

RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.

Membership to include individual with experience and expertise in traditional Hawaii water resource management techniques

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho/B. Oshiro, Co-Chairs; Hamakawa, Finnegan

Senators Inouye/Hanabusa, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Whalen

SB 538, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Public land exemptions applicable to lands transferred to ADC

Conferees:

Representatives Abinsay/Kanoho/Kaho`ohalahala, Co-Chairs; Halford

Senators Inouye, Chair; Espero, Co-Chair; English, Whalen

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

4:30 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 297, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO DRUGS.

Drugs: HSE - Drug Strike Force Program, Big Island Crystal Methmphetamine Prevention, Treatment and Community Anti-Drug Effforts Appropriations, Office of the Drug Czar / SEN - Big Island Adolescent Treatment Center and Community Anti-Drug Efforts Appropriations, County Police Department Grants

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa/Takamine, Co-Chairs; B. Oshiro, Pendleton

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Kokubun, Hogue

HB 564, SD1

RELATING TO PROMOTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Promotion of Controlled Substances: HSE - Public Parks / SEN - Protected Places

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa, Chair; Ito, B. Oshiro, Marumoto

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Chun Oakland, Fukunaga, Hogue

HB 980, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO CIVIL SETTLEMENTS.

Uniform Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa, Chair; B. Oshiro, Souki, Marumoto

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Chun Oakland, Hogue

HB 1076, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO APPELLATE JURISDICTION.

Codify Appellate Jurisdiction in Foreclosure Actions

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa, Chair; B. Oshiro, Sonson, Blundell

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Chun Oakland, Hogue

HB 562, SD1

RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT.

Age of Consent for Sexual Assault Offenses - SEN adds ATG Requirement to Collect Data and Report and Sex Offender Registration Provisions

Conferees:

Representatives B. Oshiro, Chair; Hamakawa, Lee, Finnegan

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; English, Fukunaga, Hogue

SB 459, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.

Campaign spending reform provisions

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa, Chair; Caldwell, B. Oshiro, Bukoski

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Kawamoto, Co-Chair; English, Espero, Whalen

SB 611, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO COURT APPOINTED COUNSEL.

Increased compensation

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa/Wakai, Co-Chairs; B. Oshiro, Pendleton

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Taniguchi

SB 635, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO TRAFFIC FINES.

Problem solving courts special fund established; allocation to the Judiciary computer system special fund

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa/Waters, Co-Chairs; B. Oshiro, Halford

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Kawamoto, Kokubun

SB 1324, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO CONCILIATION PANELS.

Alternative dispute resolution; SD: Includes certificate of consultation requirement

Conferees:

Representatives Hiraki/B. Oshiro, Co-Chairs; Hamakawa, Stonebraker

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; English, Hogue

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

4:45 p.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1281, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Lands held by HTDC exempt from DLNR management

Conferees:

Representatives Schatz/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Leong

Senators Inouye/Espero, Co-Chairs; English, Whalen

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

6:00 p.m.

Conference Room 212; State Capitol

AGENDA:

 

SB 506, HD2

RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ROYALTIES.

SD: Allocation for hydrogen research and development; HD: Hawaii Hydrogen Power Park Project appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Morita/Magaoay, Co-Chairs; Evans, Jernigan

Senators English, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Hooser, Inouye, Taniguchi, Hemmings

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

6:30 p.m.

Conference Room 212; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 1456, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.

Deposit Beverage Container Program Provisions

Conferees: Representatives Morita/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Evans, Thielen

Senators English, Chair; Menor, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kim

SB 1239, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Biodiesel fuel; SD: Adds grease and grease trap disposal

Conferees

Representatives Morita/Souki/Kawakami, Co-Chairs; Thielen

Senators English, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Baker, Hooser, Kim, Taniguchi

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

7:00 p.m.

Conference Room 212; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 354, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Heat pump and ice storage systems tax credit extension

Conferees:

Representatives Morita/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Nakasone, Thielen

Senators English, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Kim, Taniguchi, Hemmings

SB 855, SD1, HD3

RELATING TO ENERGY.

SD: Alternative energy systems tax credit; HD: Energy efficiency policy review and evaluation; renewable energy technology income tax credit established

Conferees:

Representatives Schatz/Morita/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Thielen

Senators English, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Hemmings

SB 1505, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Invasive species council; importation or sale of salvinia molesta, etc. prohibited

Conferees:

Representatives Morita/Abinsay/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Halford

Senators English, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Hooser

HB 1294, SD1

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.

EIS Accepting Agency or Authority – SEN adds Requirement for Environmental Assessment for Proposed Wastewater Facilities with Exceptions

Conferees:

Representatives Morita/Nakasone, Co-Chairs; Evans, Bukoski

Senators English, Chair; Hooser, Co-Chair; Baker

HB 10, HD2, SD1

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Electric Utilities – Annual Fuel Mix Disclosure

Conferees:

Representatives Morita/Hiraki, Co-Chairs; Herkes, Thielen

Senators English, Chair; Menor, Hooser, Co-Chairs

 

 

RECONVENE HOUSE-DECISION MAKING MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

7:45 p.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 1300, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

OHA Budget

Conferees:

Representatives Takamine/Kanoho, Co-Chairs; Kaho`ohalahala, Karamatsu, Kawakami, Magaoay, Mindo, Nakasone, Nishimoto, Shimabukuro, Wakai, Waters, Bukoski, Jernigan, Meyer, Moses

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 23, 2003

8:00 p.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 200, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.

State Budget

Conferees:

Representatives Takamine, Chair; Kawakami, Karamatsu, Kaho'ohalahala, Magaoay, Mindo, Nakasone, Nishimoto, Shimabukuro, Wakai, Waters, Bukoski, Jernigan, Meyer, Moses

Senators Taniguchi, Chair; Kokubun, Aduja, English, Espero, Hooser, Inouye, Kanno, Kawamoto, Kim, Sakamoto, Tsutsui, Hemmings, Slom, Trimble

SB 582, HD1

RELATING TO STATE BONDS.

General obligation bonds authorization

Conferees:

Representatives Takamine, Chair; Kaho`ohalahala, Karamatsu, Kawakami, Magaoay, Mindo, Nakasone, Nishimoto, Shimabukuro, Wakai, Waters, Bukoski, Jernigan, Meyer, Moses

Senators Taniguchi, Chair; Kokubun, Tsutsui, Hemmings

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, April 24, 2003

9:00 a.m.

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 1613, HD2, SD1

RELATING TO NORTH KOHALA.

Kohala Historical Sites State Monument – Acquires Adjacent Lands for Preservation

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho/Kawakami, Co-Chairs; Magaoay, Jernigan

Senators Inouye/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Espero, Kokubun, Whalen

SB 254, SD2, HD1

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Amendment to appropriation to demolish and rebuild Puukapu Homesteads bridge

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho/Kaho'ohalahala, Co-Chairs; Waters, Moses

Senators Inouye/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Espero, Kokubun, Whalen

SB 1495, SD1, HD1

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HAWAII DROUGHT PLAN.

Appropriation for further development and planning

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho/Kaho`ohalahala, Co-Chairs; Wakai, Thielen

Senators Inouye, Chair; Espero/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Taniguchi, Whalen

 

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, April 24, 2003

9:00 a.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 133, HD1, SD3

RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.

Child Protection – Safe Place for Newborns: SEN adds Public Safety Officers, Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs to Report Child Abuse Cases and Authority to Assume Protective Custody

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa/Ito, Co-Chairs; B. Oshiro, Finnegan

Senators Chun Oakland, Chair; Hanabusa, Co-Chair; Hooser, Inouye, Trimble

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, April 24, 2003

10:00 a.m.

Conference Room 229; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1446, SD2, HD1

RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.

Health care and biomedical technology to detect cancer in its early stages

Conferees:

Representatives Schatz/Arakaki/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Leong

Senators Baker/Ige/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Taniguchi, Hogue

SB 457, SD1, HD1

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE WAIPAHU COMMUNITY ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER AND YOUTH DAY CARE CENTER PILOT PROJECT.

Appropriation for two year pilot program

Conferees:

Representatives Nishimoto, Chair; Karamatsu, Wakai, Moses

Senators Baker/Taniguchi/Chun Oakland, Co-Chairs; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Hogue

SB 1279, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO TOBACCO.

Tobacco master settlement agreement and enforcement provisions

Conferees:

Representatives B. Oshiro/Waters, Co-Chairs; Hamakawa, Moses

Senators Baker/Hanabusa/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Chun Oakland, Hogue

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, April 24, 2003

10:00 a.m.

Conference Room 225; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 507, HD3, SD1

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS.

Emergency Medical Technicians Retirement

Conferees:

Representatives Arakaki/M. Oshiro/Nishimoto, Co-Chairs; Stonebraker

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Slom

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, April 24, 2003

10:00 a.m.

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 155, HD2, SD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR PINEAPPLE RESEARCH.

Pineapple Research Appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Abinsay/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Sonson, Halford

Senators Inouye/Espero/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; English, Taniguchi, Whalen

HB 293, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO THE FARMERS' MARKET.

Farmers' Market Economic Feasibility Study

Conferees:

Representatives Abinsay/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Sonson, Jernigan

Senators Inouye/Espero/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Aduja, English, Taniguchi, Whalen

SB 255, SD2, HD1

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Private restrictions on agricultural uses and activities

Conferees:

Representatives Abinsay/Kanoho/B. Oshiro, Co-Chairs; Caldwell, Finnegan

Senators Inouye, Chair; Aduja, Co-Chair; Hooser, Whalen

SB 1034, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Transfer of agricultural lands from DLNR to DOA

Conferees:

Representatives Abinsay/Kanoho/Kaho`ohalahala, Co-Chairs; Halford

Senators Inouye/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Espero, Taniguchi, Tsutsui, Whalen

SB 1432, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE.

Kauai Tropical Fruit disinfestation facility refurbishment and incubator community kitchen

Conferees:

Representatives Abinsay/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Sonson, Halford

Senators Inouye/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Espero, Hooser, Taniguchi, Whalen

SB 1496, HD1

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Hawaii Gold Cacao Tree, Inc SPRB authorization extension

Conferees:

Representatives Abinsay/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Sonson, Jernigan

Senators Inouye/Espero/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Taniguchi, Tsutsui, Whalen

SB 540, SD1, HD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.

Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation grant-in-aid; appropriation for pineapple research

Conferees:

Representatives Abinsay/Magaoay, Co-Chairs; Sonson, Ontai

Senators Inouye, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Espero, Taniguchi, Whalen

SB 1258, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Board of directors composition and selection process made permanent

Conferees:

Representatives Abinsay/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Sonson, Meyer

Senators Inouye, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Espero, Taniguchi, Whalen

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, April 24, 2003

10:30 a.m.

Conference Room 225; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 789, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS.

SD: Health fund transfer deadline extended; HD: Amends employer contribution rates for retirees; appropriation for employer contributions for retiree benefits

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Nakasone, Blundell

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Whalen

HB 391, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Collective Bargaining: HSE – PEHF to Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Transition Provisions / SEN – Privatization Repeal

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Ito, Bukoski

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Kanno/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Kokubun

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, April 24, 2003

10:30 a.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 426, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

SD: Creation of single State website to provide information to support the New Economy; HD: HCDA special facility revenue bonds for ocean science center construction

Conferees:

Representatives Schatz/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Waters, Leong

Senators Ige/Taniguchi/Inouye/Kim, Co-Chairs; Espero, Trimble

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, April 24, 2003

10:45 a.m.

Conference Room 016; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 614, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Limited civil liability for reporting health insurance fraud; SD: Establishes fraud investigations unit; HD: Adds offenses and penalties for health insurance fraud

Conferees:

Representatives B. Oshiro/Waters, Co-Chairs; Hamakawa, Pendleton

Senators Menor, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Baker, Kim, Kokubun, Whalen

SB 1629, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Exemptions for condominium common expenses paid by submanagers; hotel employee expenses paid by hotel operators, timeshares

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Hiraki/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Leong

Senators Menor, Chair; Kim, Co-Chair; Taniguchi, Whalen

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, April 24, 2003

11:30 a.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 324, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING.

Driver Licensing – Alternative Documentation if Ineligible for SSN

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa, Chair; B. Oshiro, Sonson, Marumoto

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Aduja, Espero, Hogue

HB 1010, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS.

Use of Intoxicants: HSE – Admissibility of Defendant's Refusal for Intoxication Test of Breath, Blood or Urine / SEN – Allow Police to Conduct Intoxication Test upon Probable Cause

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa, Chair; B. Oshiro, Sonson, Finnegan

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Hanabusa, Co-Chair; Espero