OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER

TWENTY-SECOND STATE LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE REFERRALS

 

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NO. 28

33rd LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 14, 2003

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Committee Abbreviations:

AGR - Agriculture

HSH - Human Services and Housing

CPC - Consumer Protection and Commerce

INT - International Affairs

EDB - Economic Development and

JUD - Judiciary

Business Concerns

LAB - Labor and Public Employment

EDN - Education

LMG - Legislative Management

EEP - Energy and Environmental Protection

PSM - Public Safety and Military Affairs

FIN - Finance

TAC - Tourism and Culture

HED - Higher Education

TRN - Transportation

HLT - Health

WLH - Water, Land Use & Hawaiian Affairs

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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

 
   

Committee

H.C.R. NO.

 

REFERRAL

     

106

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE ON ASIA-PACIFIC EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT HAWAII'S STUDENTS MEET HIGH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN EDUCATION ABOUT ASIA AND THE PACIFIC AND UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF THE STATE'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE REGION.

EDN/HED, FIN

107

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CLARIFY THE STATUS OF BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT TO REHABILITATE NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND ENSURE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE OF HAWAIIAN ANCESTRY IN AN EFFICIENT AND AFFORDABLE MANNER.

WLH, JUD

108

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE CONTINUATION OF SERVICES AFTER THE PLANNED CLOSING OF THE CASEY FAMILY FOUNDATION OFFICES IN HAWAII.

HSH, FIN

109

REQUESTING THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO REVIEW ITS INVESTMENT PRACTICES, DETERMINE WHETHER ANY INVESTMENTS ARE BEING MADE WITH COMPANIES BASED IN COUNTRIES THAT SUPPORT TERRORISM, AND RETHINK ITS INVESTMENT POLICIES REGARDING THESE COMPANIES.

LAB, FIN

110

REQUESTING THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDIZED POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS TO REDUCE THE APPROVAL PROCESS TIME FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS.

EEP, CPC, FIN

111

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING A TAX DEDUCTION TO SMALL BUSINESSES FOR MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUM COSTS.

CPC, FIN

112

REQUESTING THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE CONCEPT OF TERM LIMITS FOR CONDOMINIUM BOARD MEMBERS.

CPC

113

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM APRIL 19 AS PATRIOT'S DAY.

JUD

114

REQUESTING A STUDY BY THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU CONCERNING BLIND TRUST ACCOUNTS IN ELECTION CAMPAIGNS.

JUD, FIN

115

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO INCLUDE IN ITS "RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, COMMERCIALIZATION, AND EXPORT PROMOTION PLAN FOR HAWAII", A PLAN FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS OR OTHER FORMS OF REVENUE FINANCING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS IN PUBLIC FACILITIES.

EEP, FIN

116

REQUESTING THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO INVEST AT LEAST TWO PERCENT OF ITS INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO IN HAWAII-BASED FIRMS.

LAB, FIN

117

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION AGREEMENT FOR A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN KAHULUI, MAUI.

EDN, FIN

118

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO OBTAIN REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR THE USE OF THE LANDS ON MAUNA KEA BY THE ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORIES.

HED, FIN

119

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO REVIEW THE SALE OF LEASES AND SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE ADOPTION OF POLICIES THAT ARE FAIR TO AWARDEES, LEASE PURCHASERS, AND TO THE STATE.

WLH/HSH

120

REQUESTING THAT THE STATE OF HAWAII PURSUE A WIRELESS E911 INTERIM WORKING GROUP.

CPC, FIN

121

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE CONTINUAL NEED AND UNMET DEMAND FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITIES ON OAHU.

HSH, FIN

122

REQUESTING REVIEW BY THE AUDITOR CONCERNING THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.

CPC, FIN

123

REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS ORGANIZATIONS.

CPC, FIN

124

REQUESTING THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT TO CONVENE AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE VIABILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ENVIRONMENTAL COURT IN THIS STATE.

JUD, FIN

125

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO REVIEW THE FEASIBILITY OF HAWAII BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE CHICAGO CLIMATE EXCHANGE AND THE FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDITS TRADING PROGRAM IN HAWAII.

CPC/EEP, FIN

126

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF UTILIZING BIOSOLIDS AS A SOURCE OF NUTRIENTS IN AGRICULTURE.

EEP/AGR, FIN

127

REQUESTING REVIEW OF AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON POLICIES TO ALIGN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION TO RESPOND TO ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE NEEDS.

EDN/HED/LAB, FIN

128

REQUESTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CALL CENTERS TO INITIATE CUSTOMER RIGHT TO KNOW PROCEDURES REGARDING ALL INBOUND AND OUTBOUND COMMUNICATIONS.

CPC

129

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HAWAII EMPLOYERS' MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY (HEMIC).

CPC, FIN

130

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF REPEALING ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 5 AND 6, OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO EXPENDITURE CONTROLS AND THE DISPOSITION OF EXCESS REVENUES.

FIN

131

REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII’S FEDERAL SECTION 8 VOUCHER PROGRAM.

HSH, FIN

132

REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMISSION ON HAWAII PALLIATIVE CARE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT.

HLT/HSH, FIN

133

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGISTRATION OF PRIVATE PROCESS SERVERS AND CIVIL COURT OFFICERS.

JUD, FIN

134

REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE JUDICIARY, DIVISION OF DRIVER EDUCATION.

JUD, FIN

135

REQUESTING DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP AN EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN TO ASSIST AND EMPOWER THE WAI'ANAE COMMUNITY AND OTHER COMMUNITIES AROUND THE STATE TO FOSTER GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY

EDB/WLH, FIN

136

REQUESTING THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC COMMANDERS TO COORDINATE AND IMPLEMENT RESPONSES TO WAIANAE COAST TRAFFIC CONCERNS.

TRN, FIN

137

RELATING TO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

HSH, FIN

138

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

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

140

REQUESTING A STUDY ON REAL PROPERTY LEASES.

JUD, FIN

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

142

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY PREDATORY HOME LENDING IN HAWAII, EXISTING AND PROPOSED LAWS AND PROTECTIONS AGAINST PREDATORY HOME LENDING PRACTICES, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO PROTECT HAWAII'S HOMEOWNERS FROM PREDATORY HOME LENDING PRACTICES.

CPC, FIN

143

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT THE KYOTO PROTOCOL TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE FOR RATIFICATION.

INT, EEP

144

ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE ETHICAL, HEALTH, AND ECOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF CROSSING THE SPECIES BOUNDARY AND CREATING GENETICALLY ENGINEERED ORGANISMS IN HAWAII.

EEP/AGR, FIN

145

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO STUDY THE UTILIZATION OF RECYCLABLE PLASTICS AND OTHER ALTERNATE ENERGY SOURCES FOR THE GENERATION OF POWER.

EEP, FIN

146

REQUESTING MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET THE MANDATES OF THE FEDERAL "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001".

EDN

147

URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO DECLINE ANY FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN THE "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001" AND TO RETURN ALL TITLE I PROGRAM MONEYS CONDITIONED ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACT BY THE STATE OF HAWAII.

EDN, FIN

148

STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REQUIRE THE FULL IMMUNIZATION AGAINST THE HEPATITIS B VIRUS OF ALL PERSONS IN THE STATE WHO ATTEND ANY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

HLT, FIN

149

STRONGLY URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REQUIRE ALL STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO SHOW PROOF OF FULL IMMUNIZATION AGAINST THE HEPATITIS B VIRUS PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT.

HED/HLT, FIN

150

CONVENING AN ECONOMIC SUMMIT.

EDB, FIN

151

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERIM TASK FORCE ON UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE.

LAB/HLT, FIN

152

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ESTABLISH A MENTAL HEALTH COURT IN HAWAII.

JUD/HLT, FIN

153

REQUESTING AN ACTUARIAL STUDY ON HEALTH INSURANCE PARITY FOR THE TREATMENT OF ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY AND DRUG DEPENDENCY.

CPC/HLT, FIN

154

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO RESEARCH OPTIONS FOR ESTABLISHING A DEDICATED FUNDING MECHANISM TO IMPLEMENT THE PUBLIC PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS SPECIFIED IN ACT 77, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 1997, RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE.

EDN, FIN

155

SUPPORTING THE ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES TO ENSURE MEANINGFUL LANGUAGE ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TO FEDERALLY-ASSISTED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW.

HSH, FIN

156

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE ABUSES OF ACT 221 SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2001, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CORRECT THOSE ABUSES.

EDB, FIN

157

RESOLUTION TO FORMALIZE THE ONGOING EFFORTS OF THE AGRICULTURE AND LAND USE WORKING GROUP IN ADDRESSING THE MANDATE OF ARTICLE XI, SECTION 3 OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION AND RELATED AGRICULTURAL AND LAND ISSUES.

AGR/WLH

158

URGING A JOINT EFFORT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STOP THE IMPORTATION OF ALIEN AQUATIC ORGANISMS THAT COULD BECOME INVASIVE.

AGR, EEP

159

REQUESTING CONGRESS TO PERMANENTLY PROHIBIT OIL DEVELOPMENT, EXPLORATION, AND PRODUCTION IN THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.

INT, EEP

160

DESIGNATING APRIL 2003 AS "FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR YOUTH IN HAWAII MONTH."

EDN

161

REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A LONG-RANGE PLAN TO ADDRESS THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARIES.

EDN, FIN

162

REQUESTING ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE STATE REGULATION OF PROVIDERS OF DEATH SERVICES.

CPC, FIN

163

SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HAWAII HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER.

HSH

164

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN ON THE DANGERS OF CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE.

HLT, FIN

165

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT OPERATIONS AND EXPENDITURES.

HLT, FIN

166

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT'S CALL FOR LEGAL REFORM.

CPC

167

REQUESTING THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ABOLISH THE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX.

FIN

168

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK TO ABOLISH THE DEATH TAX PERMANENTLY.

FIN

169

REQUESTING THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII WORK TO DEPLOY A NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM.

PSM/INT

170

REQUESTING THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII WORK TO PASS PRESIDENT BUSH'S 2003 ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF PLAN.

FIN

171

REQUESTING THAT HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION WORK TO PROTECT AMERICA'S SAVINGS PERMANENTLY.

FIN

172

REQUESTING THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE TO FORM AN AD HOC ADVISORY GROUP TO INVESTIGATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STANDARD OFFER CONTRACTS AND STANDARDIZED INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS TO FACILITATE THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCERS IN HAWAII.

CPC/EEP, FIN

173

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A PILOT PROJECT TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF A COMMUNITY-BASED MARINE RESERVE ADVISORY PROCESS TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT IN THE IDENTIFICATION, DESIGNATION, AND STEWARDSHIP OF MARINE RESERVE SITES AND TO CONDUCT A SURVEY TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT WHERE MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE PROTECTION NEEDS ARE THE GREATEST.

WLH, FIN

174

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE COMPLIANCE WITH AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ENTERED INTO ON OCTOBER 24, 2002, BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE NORTH WEST CRUISESHIP ASSOCIATION.

TRN, EEP

175

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF AN EMISSIONS TASK FORCE TO MEASURE THE STATE'S POWER PLANT AND MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS AND DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES TO REDUCE EMISSIONS.

EEP, FIN

176

REQUESTING A REVIEW OF EXISTING LEGISLATION REGULATING CRUISE SHIPS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS.

TRN/TAC, EEP, FIN

177

REQUESTING THE CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY TO PAY THE FULL COST OF DEVELOPING AND OPERATING A WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM.

TRN/TAC, EEP, FIN

178

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL-COMMUNITY TASK FORCE TO PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ALTERNATIVE ACCESS ROAD TO KAILUA HIGH SCHOOL IN KAILUA, O'AHU.

TRN, FIN

179

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

180

REQUESTING THE RELOCATION OF THE QUEEN LILI'UOKALANI STATUE TO WASHINGTON PLACE.

TAC

181

SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY THE KO'OLAU GREENBELT AND HERITAGE TRAILS SYSTEM TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WATERSHED PROTECTION FOR THE ENTIRE KO'OLAU SYSTEM AND TO FACILITATE PARTNERSHIPS TO DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF WINDWARD OAHU'S NATURAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES.

WLH, FIN

182

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATING TO THE OCCUPATIONAL AND HEALTH RISKS OF COUNTY GARBAGE COLLECTION WORKERS.

LAB, FIN

183

REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF ITS CURRENT EFFORTS TO DETERMINE TO WHAT EXTENT IT IS UTILIZING PROMISING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES IN ITS DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.

HSH/EEP, FIN

184

RECOGNIZING THE WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.

HED

185

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT CAREER PATHWAYS AS A PART OF A SCHOOL REFORM MODEL TO INCLUDE THE REDESIGN OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION THAT IS REFLECTIVE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES.

EDN, FIN

186

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THEODORA MALLICK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PAHOA SCHOOL GYMNASIUM.

EDN, FIN

187

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO SEEK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RURAL HOSPITAL FLEXIBILITY PROGRAM.

HLT, FIN

188

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING FLYER STOPS WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF OAHU'S H-2 FREEWAY AND CONNECTING TO PARK-AND-RIDE FACILITIES.

TRN, FIN

189

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO RECOGNIZE ON-LINE COURSES FROM ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.

CPC, FIN

190

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COMPLY WITH CRITERIA FOR HURRICANE-RESISTANT SHELTERS ESTABLISHED BY THE ADJUTANT GENERAL.

PSM, FIN

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

192

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO COLLABORATE IN PRESERVING AND PROTECTING HAWAII'S BEACHES FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.

WLH/TAC

193

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF HARNESSING METHANE GAS FROM METHANE MITIGATION EFFORTS AT HONOLULU HARBOR TO BE USED AS A VIABLE ENERGY RESOURCE.

TRN/EEP, FIN

194

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY TO EXPAND ITS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON DEPRESSION DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT.

HED, FIN

195

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

196

ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY BIOPROSPECTING ADVISORY COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE PRESERVATION AND USE OF THE BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES OF TRUST LANDS.

WLH, HED, FIN

197

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A MULTI-USE PATH ALONG THE WAIANAE COAST FROM MAILE BEACH PARK TO MAKAHA SURFING BEACH.

TRN/WLH, FIN

198

SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND THE PERPETUATION OF ITS STUDY AND USE.

WLH

199

REQUESTING THE MAUI COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF GROUND WATER RESOURCES IN UPCOUNTRY MAUI IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR LEAD TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL ADDITIVES IN THE UPCOUNTRY MAUI WATER SYSTEM.

WLH, FIN

200

SUPPORTING PRESIDENT BUSH'S LEADERSHIP IN HIS EFFORTS TO DEFEND THE UNITED STATES AGAINST SADDAM HUSSEIN.

PSM/INT

201

REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION ON THE STATE AND COUNTIES' LAND USE POLICIES WITH REGARD TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.

WLH/EEP, FIN

202

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO PROVIDE COST-EFFECTIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES TO LOW INCOME AND MEDICAID ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.

HSH, FIN

203

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, TO RESTORE THE DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE OF HOSPITAL PAYMENTS FOR COMPENSATION FOR CARE PROVIDED TO THE UNINSURED.

HSH/HLT

     

 

 

 

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

 
   

Committee

H.R. NO.

 

REFERRAL

     

94

REQUESTING THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDIZED POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS TO REDUCE THE APPROVAL PROCESS TIME FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS.

EEP, CPC, FIN

95

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING A TAX DEDUCTION TO SMALL BUSINESSES FOR MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUM COSTS.

CPC, FIN

96

REQUESTING THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE CONCEPT OF TERM LIMITS FOR CONDOMINIUM BOARD MEMBERS.

CPC

97

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM APRIL 19 AS PATRIOT'S DAY.

JUD

99

REQUESTING A STUDY BY THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU CONCERNING BLIND TRUST ACCOUNTS IN ELECTION CAMPAIGNS.

JUD, FIN

100

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO INCLUDE IN ITS "RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, COMMERCIALIZATION, AND EXPORT PROMOTION PLAN FOR HAWAII", A PLAN FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS OR OTHER FORMS OF REVENUE FINANCING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS IN PUBLIC FACILITIES.

EEP, FIN

101

REQUESTING THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO INVEST AT LEAST TWO PERCENT OF ITS INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO IN HAWAII-BASED FIRMS.

LAB, FIN

102

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION AGREEMENT FOR A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN KAHULUI, MAUI.

EDN, FIN

103

REQUESTING THAT THE STATE OF HAWAII PURSUE A WIRELESS E911 INTERIM WORKING GROUP.

CPC, FIN

104

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE CONTINUAL NEED AND UNMET DEMAND FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITIES ON OAHU.

HSH, FIN

105

REQUESTING THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT TO CONVENE AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE VIABILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ENVIRONMENTAL COURT IN THIS STATE.

JUD, FIN

106

REQUESTING REVIEW OF AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON POLICIES TO ALIGN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION TO RESPOND TO ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE NEEDS.

EDN/HED/LAB, FIN

107

REQUESTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CALL CENTERS TO INITIATE CUSTOMER RIGHT TO KNOW PROCEDURES REGARDING ALL INBOUND AND OUTBOUND COMMUNICATIONS.

CPC

108

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HAWAII EMPLOYERS' MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY (HEMIC).

CPC, FIN

109

REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMISSION ON HAWAII PALLIATIVE CARE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT.

HLT/HSH, FIN

110

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGISTRATION OF PRIVATE PROCESS SERVERS AND CIVIL COURT OFFICERS.

JUD, FIN

111

REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE JUDICIARY, DIVISION OF DRIVER EDUCATION.

JUD, FIN

112

REQUESTING DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP AN EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN TO ASSIST AND EMPOWER THE WAI'ANAE COMMUNITY AND OTHER COMMUNITIES AROUND THE STATE TO FOSTER GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

EDB/WLH, FIN

113

RELATING TO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

HSH, FIN

114

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

115

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENT TO SUBMIT THE KYOTO PROTOCOL TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE FOR RATIFICATION.

INT, EEP

116

ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE ETHICAL, HEALTH, AND ECOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF CROSSING THE SPECIES BOUNDARY AND CREATING GENETICALLY ENGINEERED ORGANISMS IN HAWAII.

EEP/AGR, FIN

117

REQUESTING MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET THE MANDATES OF THE FEDERAL "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001".

EDN

118

URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO DECLINE ANY FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN THE "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001" AND TO RETURN ALL TITLE I PROGRAM MONEYS CONDITIONED ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACT BY THE STATE OF HAWAII.

EDN, FIN

119

STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REQUIRE THE FULL IMMUNIZATION AGAINST THE HEPATITIS B VIRUS OF ALL PERSONS IN THE STATE WHO ATTEND ANY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

HLT, FIN

120

STRONGLY URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REQUIRE ALL STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO SHOW PROOF OF FULL IMMUNIZATION AGAINST THE HEPATITIS B VIRUS PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT.

HED/HLT, FIN

121

CONVENING AN ECONOMIC SUMMIT.

EDB, FIN

122

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PROVISIONS OF THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW.

HLT, JUD, FIN

123

URGING A JOINT EFFORT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STOP THE IMPORTATION OF ALIEN AQUATIC ORGANISMS THAT COULD BECOME INVASIVE.

AGR, EEP

124

REQUESTING CONGRESS TO PERMANENTLY PROHIBIT OIL DEVELOPMENT, EXPLORATION, AND PRODUCTION IN THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.

INT, EEP

125

DESIGNATING APRIL 2003 AS "FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR YOUTH IN HAWAII MONTH."

EDN

126

REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A LONG-RANGE PLAN TO ADDRESS THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC AND SCHOOL LIBRARIES.

EDN, FIN

127

REQUESTING ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE STATE REGULATION OF PROVIDERS OF DEATH SERVICES.

CPC, FIN

128

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN ON THE DANGERS OF CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE.

HLT, FIN

129

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT OPERATIONS AND EXPENDITURES.

HLT, FIN

130

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT'S CALL FOR LEGAL REFORM.

CPC

131

REQUESTING THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ABOLISH THE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX.

FIN

132

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK TO ABOLISH THE DEATH TAX PERMANENTLY.

FIN

133

REQUESTING THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII WORK TO DEPLOY A NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM.

PSM/INT

134

REQUESTING THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII WORK TO PASS PRESIDENT BUSH'S 2003 ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF PLAN.

FIN

135

REQUESTING THAT HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION WORK TO PROTECT AMERICA'S SAVINGS PERMANENTLY.

FIN

136

REQUESTING THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE TO FORM AN AD HOC ADVISORY GROUP TO INVESTIGATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STANDARD OFFER CONTRACTS AND STANDARDIZED INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS TO FACILITATE THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCERS IN HAWAII.

CPC/EEP, FIN

137

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A PILOT PROJECT TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF A COMMUNITY-BASED MARINE RESERVE ADVISORY PROCESS TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT IN THE IDENTIFICATION, DESIGNATION, AND STEWARDSHIP OF MARINE RESERVE SITES AND TO CONDUCT A SURVEY TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT WHERE MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE PROTECTION NEEDS ARE THE GREATEST.

WLH, FIN

138

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE COMPLIANCE WITH AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ENTERED INTO ON OCTOBER 24, 2002, BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE NORTH WEST CRUISESHIP ASSOCIATION.

TRN, EEP

139

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF AN EMISSIONS TASK FORCE TO MEASURE THE STATE'S POWER PLANT AND MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS AND DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES TO REDUCE EMISSIONS.

EEP, FIN

140

REQUESTING A REVIEW OF EXISTING LEGISLATION REGULATING CRUISE SHIPS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS.

TRN/TAC, EEP, FIN

141

REQUESTING THE CRUISE SHIP INDUSTRY TO PAY THE FULL COST OF DEVELOPING AND OPERATING A WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM.

TRN/TAC, EEP, FIN

142

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL-COMMUNITY TASK FORCE TO COORDINATE A PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ALTERNATIVE ACCESS ROAD TO KAILUA HIGH SCHOOL IN KAILUA, O'AHU.

TRN, FIN

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

144

REQUESTING THE RELOCATION OF THE QUEEN LILI'UOKALANI STATUE TO WASHINGTON PLACE.

TAC

145

SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY THE KO'OLAU GREENBELT AND HERITAGE TRAILS SYSTEM TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WATERSHED PROTECTION FOR THE ENTIRE KO'OLAU SYSTEM AND TO FACILITATE PARTNERSHIPS TO DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF WINDWARD OAHU'S NATURAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES.

WLH, FIN

146

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATING TO THE OCCUPATIONAL AND HEALTH RISKS OF COUNTY GARBAGE COLLECTION WORKERS.

LAB, FIN

147

REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF ITS CURRENT EFFORTS TO DETERMINE TO WHAT EXTENT IT IS UTILIZING PROMISING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES IN ITS DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.

HSH/EEP, FIN

148

RECOGNIZING THE WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.

HED

149

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT CAREER PATHWAYS AS A PART OF A SCHOOL REFORM MODEL TO INCLUDE THE REDESIGN OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION THAT IS REFLECTIVE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES.

EDN, FIN

150

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THEODORA MALLICK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PAHOA SCHOOL GYMNASIUM.

EDN, FIN

151

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO SEEK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RURAL HOSPITAL FLEXIBILITY PROGRAM.

HLT, FIN

152

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING FLYER STOPS WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF OAHU'S H-2 FREEWAY AND CONNECTING TO PARK-AND-RIDE FACILITIES.

TRN, FIN

153

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO RECOGNIZE ON-LINE COURSES FROM ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.

CPC, FIN

154

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COMPLY WITH CRITERIA FOR HURRICANE-RESISTANT SHELTERS ESTABLISHED BY THE ADJUTANT GENERAL.

PSM, FIN

155

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO COLLABORATE IN PRESERVING AND PROTECTING HAWAII'S BEACHES FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.

WLH/TAC

156

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF HARNESSING METHANE GAS FROM METHANE MITIGATION EFFORTS AT HONOLULU HARBOR TO BE USED AS A VIABLE ENERGY RESOURCE.

TRN/EEP, FIN

157

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY TO EXPAND ITS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON DEPRESSION DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT.

HED, FIN

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

159

SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND THE PERPETUATION OF ITS STUDY AND USE.

WLH

160

REQUESTING THE MAUI COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF GROUND WATER RESOURCES IN UPCOUNTRY MAUI IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE THE NEED FOR LEAD TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL ADDITIVES IN THE UPCOUNTRY MAUI WATER SYSTEM.

WLH, FIN

161

SUPPORTING PRESIDENT BUSH'S LEADERSHIP IN HIS EFFORTS TO DEFEND THE UNITED STATES AGAINST SADDAM HUSSEIN.

PSM/INT

162

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO PROVIDE COST-EFFECTIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES TO LOW INCOME AND MEDICAID ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.

HSH, FIN

163

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, TO RESTORE THE DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE OF HOSPITAL PAYMENTS FOR COMPENSATION FOR CARE PROVIDED TO THE UNINSURED.

HSH/HLT

     

 

 

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

 
   

Committee

S.C.R. NO.

 

REFERRAL

     

10, SD1

REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR PROVIDERS OF SERVICES TO THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED.

HLT, FIN

12

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE ON GRADUATED PARENTING.

HSH/HLT, EDN, FIN