COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Wednesday, April 14, 2004

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HCR 157

HD1

(HSCR1090-04)

REQUESTING DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATED TO THE PETER BOY KEMA CASE.

HSH, JUD

HCR 7

HD1

(HSCR869-04)

HR 2

HD1

(HSCR868-04)

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REEVALUATE THE PLACEMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN.

HSH, JUD

HCR 173

(HSCR1310-04)

HR 118

(HSCR1309-04)

REQUESTING THAT THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE ALLOW FILIPINO NATIONAL LONGLINE FISHERMEN WITH A C-1 VISA TO ENTER HAWAII.

WLH, JUD

Decision making to follow.

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, April 14, 2004

2:30 p.m.

Conference Room 225; State Capitol

AGENDA:

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

House Conferees: Morita/Nakasone, Co-Chairs; Evans, Bukoski

Senator Conferees: English, Chair; Hooser, Co-Chair; Baker

 

 

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Wednesday, April 14, 2004

2:30 p.m.

Conference Room 329; State Capitol

AGENDA:

Decision making only:

HCR156

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND POSSIBLE STATUTORY AND OTHER CHANGES TO DELIVER PROMPT AND APPROPRIATE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO THOSE COMMITTED TO THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL UNDER CHAPTER 704, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

HLT

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Wednesday, April 14, 2004

Conference Room 308; State Capitol

3:00 p.m. AGENDA:

HCR 57

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE A RETAIL SALES TAX RATE SUFFICIENT TO REPLACE THE STATE INCOME, GENERAL EXCISE, AND FUEL TAXES.

FIN

HCR 83

HR 56

REQUESTING A STATUS REPORT ON THE CURRENT USE OF OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE IN STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE ADOPTION OF A STATE POLICY SUPPORTING USE OF OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE IN STATE GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.

FIN

HCR 168 HD1

(HSCR1332-04)

HR 116 HD1

(HSCR1331-04)

SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES NAVY'S REQUEST FOR A LONG-TERM LEASE OF STATE LANDS AS WELL AS THE PRESERVATION OF A PERMANENT AGRICULTURAL BUFFER AROUND THE PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY.

WLH/PSM, FIN

HCR 203

HR 142

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO STUDY AND IMPLEMENT PARITY BETWEEN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, AND SPEECH THERAPISTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

FIN

HCR 211

HR 148

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES SEARCH FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE SYSTEM THAT COULD BE LEASED TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN THE TREATMENT OF RECOVERING ADDICTS AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES LOOK FOR AVAILABLE FEDERAL MONIES AND OTHER GRANTS TO HELP DEVELOP HOUSING FACILITIES FOR THESE TREATMENT PROGRAMS.

FIN

HCR 226

HR 163

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, AND THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO FIND MEANS OF RECTIFYING THE SHORTFALL IN IMPACT AID DUE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

FIN

HCR 238

HR 172

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO IMPLEMENT AN ONLINE "FIXIT" SYSTEM ON THE STATE WEBSITE.

FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 

3:15 p.m. AGENDA:

Decision making only:

HCR 49 HD1

HR 32 HD1

URGING THE STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE POLICY FRAMEWORK ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN CONDUCTING THE STATE'S AFFAIRS.

EEP, FIN

HCR 90 HD1

(HSCR1094-04)

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION OF MONEY TRANSMITTERS.

CPC, FIN

HCR 101

(HSCR1068-04)

HR 69

(HSCR1067-04)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF TAXATION AND BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A REVIEW AND COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF ALL CURRENT TAX INCENTIVES UNDER TITLE 14, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

EDB, FIN

HCR 103 HD1

(HSCR1066-04)

HR 70 HD1

(HSCR1065-04)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXAMINE THE FEDERAL INDEPENDENCE PLUS INITIATIVE TO DETERMINE IF HAWAII CAN BENEFIT FROM APPLYING FOR AND OBTAINING A WAIVER OR WAIVERS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITH SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY.

HLT/HSH, FIN

HCR 105 HD1

(HSCR1168-04)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS TO ALLOW PRIVATE PAY PATIENTS TO RECEIVE DAY CONTINUING SERVICES, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

HLT, FIN

HCR 118 HD1

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM FOR MARINE WATERS THAT EMPHASIZES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

EEP, FIN

HCR 124

(HSCR1080-04)

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A DIRECT LEASE OF WATER RIGHTS FOR THE USE OF THE "BLUE HOLE" DIVERSION AND PORTIONS OF A WATER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE WAILUA SECTION OF THE LIHUE-KOLOA FOREST RESERVE FOR HYDROPOWER PRODUCTION PURPOSES.

WLH, FIN

HCR 125 HD1

(HSCR1153-04)

HR 84 HD1

(HSCR1152-04)

REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A JOINT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR WASTE TREATMENT IN HONOKAA.

EEP, FIN

HCR 127 HD1

(HSCR1046-04)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COST OF MAINTAINING ALOHA STADIUM.

TAC, FIN

HCR 141

(HSCR1051-04)

HR 98

(HSCR1050-04)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A COORDINATED STATEWIDE EFFORT TO ADDRESS FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER.

HLT, FIN

HCR 146 HD1

(HSCR1045-04)

HR 103 HD1

(HSCR1044-04)

REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO TRAVEL AND PROMOTE TOURISM BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND HAWAII.

TAC, FIN

HCR 213 HD1

(HSCR1302-04)

HR 150 HD1

(HSCR1301-04)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A DRUG ENDANGERED CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM.

HSH, FIN

HCR 217 HD1

(HSCR1323-04)

HR 154 HD1

(HSCR1322-04)

REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE STATE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROGRAM.

WLH, FIN

HCR 239

(HSCR1321-04)

HR 173

(HSCR1320-04)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE STATE SURVEYOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO INVESTIGATE TECHNOLOGIES, EDUCATION, STAFF POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT AND TO DEVELOP CRITERIA TO QUALIFY SURVEYORS IN THE DETERMINATION OF SHORELINES.

WLH, FIN

HCR 261 HD1

(HSCR1308-04)

HR 188 HD1

(HSCR1307-04)

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO REVIEW, ANALYZE, AND RECOMMEND CHANGES TO STATUTES, RULES, AND COUNTY ORDINANCES THAT CRIMINALIZE NON-SERIOUS OFFENSES.

JUD, FIN

HCR 263

(HSCR1319-04)

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

WLH, FIN