THE SENATE

OF THE

TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

STATE OF HAWAII

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

 

FIFTIETH DAY

April 19, 2004-Monday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Invocation by Senator Rosalyn H. Baker

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

Introductions

  1. Messages from the Governor: No(s).: 439-474

    2. G.M. NO.

    TITLE

    REFERRAL
         

    439

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Boxing Commission of Hawai`i, Gubernatorial nominee HERBERT B. MINN, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    CPH
         

    440

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Boxing Commission of Hawai`i, Gubernatorial nominee HENRY SASAKI, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    CPH
         

    441

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Cable Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial nominee SAM AIONA, for a term to expire 06-30-06.

    CPH
         

    442

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Cable Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial nominee D. MELE CARROLL, for a term to expire 06-30-05.

    CPH
         

    443

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Cable Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial nominee JENNY FUJITA, for a term to expire 06-30-04.

    CPH
         

    444

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Cable Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial nominee JENNY FUJITA, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    CPH
         

    445

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Cable Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial nominee ROBERT T. OKUDA, for a term to expire 06-30-07.

    CPH
         

    446

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Cable Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial nominee GERRY SILVA, for a term to expire 06-30-04.

    CPH
         

    447

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Cable Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial nominee GERRY SILVA, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    CPH
         

    448

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Civil Defense Advisory Council, Gubernatorial nominee MYRON N. DOBASHI (RET), for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    TMG
         

    449

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial nominee WILLIAM A. BURWELL, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    450

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial nominee MARTHA GUINAN, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    451

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial nominee PATRICIA L. HEU MD, MPH, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    452

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial nominee MARY F. JOSSEM, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    453

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial nominee ELROY K. M. MALO, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    454

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial nominee EVAN A. R. MURAKAMI, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    455

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial nominee SHERYL NELSON, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    456

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial nominee MARK F. ROMOSER, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    457

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial nominee BETSY R. WHITNEY, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    458

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial nominee MARK YASUO YABUI, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    459

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai`i County Subarea, Gubernatorial nominee GLENN E. SPARKS BSN, MHA, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    460

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Kaua`i County Subarea, Gubernatorial nominee ZACHARY J. OCTAVIO, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    461

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Maui County Subarea, Gubernatorial nominee JULIE A. CLARK-MCGEE MN, RN, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    462

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Maui County Subarea, Gubernatorial nominee DENISE L. COHEN, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    463

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial nominee DAVID J.W. CHANG, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    464

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial nominee CHRISTOPHER P. SIBLEY, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    HTH
         

    465

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission, Gubernatorial nominee CHARLES P. M. K. BURROWS EDD, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    WLA
         

    466

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission, Gubernatorial nominee ROBERT J. LU'UWAI, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    WLA
         

    467

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial nominee JOHN M. MORGAN, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    WLA
         

    468

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Gubernatorial nominee RON AGOR, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    WLA
         

    469

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial nominee CAROL MAE A. BALL, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    CPH
         

    470

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial nominee MICHELLE SUNAHARA LOUDERMILK, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    CPH
         

    471

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai`i Television and Film Development Board, Gubernatorial nominee EDDIE KAMAE, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    ECD
         

    472

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial nominee STEPHEN C. GREEN, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    CPH
         

    473

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial nominee ANN T. ZANE, for a term to expire 06-30-08.

    CPH
         
         

    474

    Informing the Senate that on April 16, 2004, the Governor signed the following House bill into law: HB2251 (Act 6)

    FILE
         
         
  2. Departmental Communications: None
  3. House Communications: No(s): 553-624
    4.  

    Informing the Senate that on April 16, 2004, the following House Concurrent Resolutions were adopted in the House:

    REFERRAL
         

    553

    H.C.R. No. 7, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REEVALUATE THE PLACEMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN."(Placement of the Office of the Public Guardian Task Force)

    JHW
         

    554

    H.C.R. No. 10

    "SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON LAND EXCHANGES."(State of Hawaii Legislature; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Land Exchanges)

    WLA
         

    555

    H.C.R. No. 12

    "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT SPRECKELSVILLE, WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII, FOR MAINTENANCE OF ROCK GROIN PURPOSES."(Submerged Lands at Spreckelsville, Wailuku, Maui; Rock Groin)

    WLA
         

    556

    H.C.R. No. 13

    "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, HAWAII, FOR MAINTENANCE OF BREAKWATER PURPOSES."(Submerged Lands at Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Oahu, Hawaii; Breakwater)

    WLA
         

    557

    H.C.R. No. 45, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROMOTE THE RECOVERY OF NATIVE PLANT SPECIES BY ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIVE TREE FARMS ON PUBLIC LANDS AND LANDS NOT DESIGNATED AS IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS."(Native Tree Farms; DLNR)

    WLA
         

    558

    H.C.R. No. 49, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A POLICY REVIEW TO EXAMINE THE PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE POLICY FRAMEWORK AS A GUIDING PRINCIPLE IN CONDUCTING THE STATE'S AFFAIRS."(Environmental Protection in Conducting State's Affairs)

    ENE
         

    559

    H.C.R. No. 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.

    "(Retail Sales Tax; GET; Income Tax; Fuel Tax)

    WAM
         

    560

    H.C.R. No. 62

    "REQUESTING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO INCLUDE WAIVERS OR MAKE CHANGES TO NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND AND PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FUNDING THAT WILL ALLOW HAWAII TO USE THE LAW AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE EDUCATION."(Request for waivers for No Child Left Behind)

    EDU/TMG
         

    561

    H.C.R. No. 63

    "CONTINUING THE JOINT SENATE-HOUSE INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE STATE'S EFFORTS TO COMPLY WITH THE FELIX CONSENT DECREE."(Joint Senate-House Investigative Committee; Felix Consent Decree)

    EDU/HTH
         

    562

    H.C.R. No. 77, H.D. 2

    "URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF ACT 44, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2003, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEGISLATURE'S INTENT."(Urges the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enforce the provisions of Act 44, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003, in accordance with the Legislature's intent)

    LBR
         

    563

    H.C.R. No. 83

    "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."(Open source software in state government operations)

    SAT/TMG
         

    564

    H.C.R. No. 87

    "REQUESTING THAT THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU ENTERTAIN SOLICITED AND UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS FOR MASS TRANSIT."(Mass Transit Proposals; City and County of Honolulu)

    TMG
         

    565

    H.C.R. No. 88, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING A STUDY OF GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER YOUTH OF HAWAII."

    EDU/JHW
         

    566

    H.C.R. No. 90, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION OF MONEY TRANSMITTERS."(Auditor; Money Transmitters)

    CPH
         

    567

    H.C.R. No. 91, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO FORM A TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH AND COLLECT INPUT FROM LOCAL TOUR OPERATORS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, RELATIVE TO CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE DEFINITION OF ECOTOURISM AND DEVELOPING STANDARDS AND OPERATING GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ECOTOURISM PROGRAM."(Ecotourism Defined; Governor's Task Force)

    TSM/ENE
         

    568

    H.C.R. No. 92, H.D. 1

    "ADDRESSING THE CONCERNS RAISED BY RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY THE H-1 WAIMALU VIADUCT FREEWAY WESTBOUND WIDENING PROJECT."(Waimalu Viaduct Project; Noise/Debris Barriers; Air Conditioning)

    TMG
         

    569

    H.C.R. No. 94

    "REQUESTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS FACED BY MILITARY IMPACTED SCHOOLS."(Establishing a task force to investigate military impacted schools)

    EDU/TMG
         

    570

    H.C.R. No. 100

    "URGING SUPPORT FOR COMPLETION OF CONNECTIONS BETWEEN AND ENHANCEMENTS TO THE LEEWARD BIKE PATH AND PEARL HARBOR HISTORIC TRAIL."(Leeward Bike Path; Pearl Harbor Historic Trail)

    TMG/WLA/ECD
         

    571

    H.C.R. No. 101, H.D. 1

    "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."(Requests the Department of Taxation to conduct a review of all current tax incentives under title 14, HRS; DBEDT is requested to conduct a review and cost benefit analysis of all current tax incentives)

    WAM
         

    572

    H.C.R. No. 103, H.D. 1

    "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."(Participation )

    HTH/HMS
         

    573

    H.C.R. No. 105, H.D. 1

    "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."(DOH Mental Health Services; Task Force)

    HTH
         

    574

    H.C.R. No. 106

    "URGING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN PLANNING FOR AND PROVIDING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BOTH ON OAHU AND IN THE NEIGHBOR ISLAND COUNTIES."(Statewide Public Transportation)

    TMG
         

    575

    H.C.R. No. 113, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF ENERGY SUPPORT A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ICELAND AND HAWAII FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF RENEWABLE HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGIES AS PART OF THE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR A HYDROGEN ECONOMY."(Renewable Hydrogen Technologies; International Partnership)

    ENE
         

    576

    H.C.R. No. 117

    "REQUESTING CONGRESS TO SUPPORT FULL FUNDING FOR THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT."(Perkins Act.)

    EDU/TMG
         

    577

    H.C.R. No. 118, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM FOR MARINE WATERS THAT EMPHASIZES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION."(Regarding the feasibility of a water quality monitoring program.)

    ENE/WLA
         

    578

    H.C.R. No. 124, H.D. 1

    "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A 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."(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.)

    WLA
         

    579

    H.C.R. No. 125, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A JOINT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR WASTE TREATMENT IN HONOKAA."(Waste treatment in Honokaa.)

    ENE/HTH
         

    580

    H.C.R. No. 127, H.D. 1

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

    "(Aloha Stadium; DAGS; Stadium Authority)

    ECD/WAM
         

    581

    H.C.R. No. 129

    "REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER FOR THE BUREAU OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO REOPEN DUNCAN HAMILTON'S REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF HIS E-2 NONIMMIGRANT TREATY INVESTOR STATUS AND FOR HIS TWO DAUGHTERS."(Duncan Hamilton; request for reopening of visa extension)

    JHW/TMG
         

    582

    H.C.R. No. 141

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A COORDINATED STATEWIDE EFFORT TO ADDRESS FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER."(Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)

    HTH
         

    583

    H.C.R. No. 146, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO TRAVEL AND PROMOTE TOURISM BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND HAWAII."(Hawaii Tourism Authority; Philippines-Hawaii Travel and Tourism)

    TSM/ECD/TMG
         

    584

    H.C.R. No. 151, H.D. 2

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE AVAILABILITY OF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT THAT INFLUENCES AN AUTOMOBILE'S SPEED AND THE ADVISABILITY OF ENACTING LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE THE USE OF GOVERNORS TO INFLUENCE AN AUTOMOBILE'S SPEED."(Speeding; Speed Governors; Mandatory Use; Feasibility Report)

    TMG
         

    585

    H.C.R. No. 152, H.D. 2

    "REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON HOW MEDICAL MARIJUANA PLANTS AND PRODUCTS MAY BE PROCURED AND DISTRIBUTED TO PATIENTS REGISTERED WITH THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM."(Medical Marijuana)

    HTH/JHW
         

    586

    H.C.R. No. 156, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND POSSIBLE STATUTORY AND OTHER CHANGES TO STREAMLINE AND EXPEDITE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TO PERSONS COMMITTED TO STATE-OPERATED OR -CONTRACTED FACILITIES."(DOH; Mental Health Treatment; Working Group)

    HTH/JHW
         

    587

    H.C.R. No. 157, H.D. 2

    "REQUESTING DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATED TO THE PETER BOY KEMA CASE."(Peter Boy Kema Case; Case Information Disclosure)

    JHW
         

    588

    H.C.R. No. 163

    "REQUESTING THE STATE TO FOSTER AND IMPROVE RELATIONS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND THE STATE OF HAWAII."(Israel; closer relations)

    TSM/ECD
         

    589

    H.C.R. No. 164, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO COMPLY WITH THE STATUTORY DIRECTIVE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM HAVE SOLE JURISDICTION OVER THE LAND USE COMMISSION, OFFICE OF PLANNING, AND THE HAWAII STATE PLANNING ACT."

    WLA/ECD
         

    590

    H.C.R. No. 166, H.D. 1

    "URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DESIGNATE THE STATE WATERS IN THE NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM AND LASTING PROTECTIONS TO THE FRAGILE ECOSYSTEMS IN THAT REGION."(Northwestern Hawaiian Islands State Marine Refuge, DLNR)

    WLA
         

    591

    H.C.R. No. 168, H.D. 2

    "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."(RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PUMPING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS IN MANA, KAUAI IN EXCHANGE FOR A LONG-TERM LEASE OF STATE LANDS ON WHICH THE PUMPING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ARE LOCATED AS WELL AS THE RETENTION OF A PERMANENT AGRICULTURAL BUFFER FOR THE PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY.)

    TMG/WLA
         

    592

    H.C.R. No. 171

    "REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE ADVISABILITY OF TRANSFERRING THE VANPOOL PROGRAM TO THE COUNTIES."(Study the Transfer Vanpool Programs to the Counties)

    TMG
         

    593

    H.C.R. No. 173, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THAT THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE ALLOW FILIPINO NATIONAL LONGLINE FISHERMEN WITH A C-1 VISA TO ENTER HAWAII."(Requesting that Filipino nationals with a C-1 visa be allowed to enter Hawaii.)

    TMG/ECD
         

    594

    H.C.R. No. 175, H.D. 2

    "REQUESTING SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DONALD RUMSFELD TO IMPLEMENT A NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM THAT PROTECTS AND MAINTAINS THE CIVIL SERVICE RIGHTS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EMPLOYEES."(REQUESTING SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DONALD RUMSFELD TO WITHDRAW THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S PROPOSAL REGARDING A "NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL SYSTEM" AND TO SUBMIT A NEW PROPOSAL CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT OF CONGRESS.)

    TMG/LBR
         

    595

    H.C.R. No. 179

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF, AND PROVIDE COST ESTIMATES FOR, THE INSTALLATION OF AN ACCESS ROAD ON THE SOUTHERN END OF KAWAIHAE HARBOR TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE SMALL BOAT HARBOR AND BEACH AREA, AND FOR OTHER HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS."(Requesting the Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of and provide cost estimates for the installation of an access road on the southern end of Kawaihae harbor to increase access to the small boat harbor and beach area and for other harbor improvements.)

    TMG
         

    596

    H.C.R. No. 181, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REQUIRE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO HAVE CULTURAL CONSULTANTS AND MONITORS."(Hawaiian Burial Sites; Cultural Consultants and Monitors)

    SAT/WLA
         

    597

    H.C.R. No. 194, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE GALBRAITH ESTATE."(Central Oahu Land Condemnation and Purchase)

    WLA/CPH
         

    598

    H.C.R. No. 198

    "EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE EFFORTS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION IN OBTAINING FUNDING FOR THE KAUMALAPAU HARBOR PROJECT."(Kaumalapau Harbor Project.)

    TMG
         

    599

    H.C.R. No. 199

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CEASE ISSUING ANY EASEMENTS TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU FOR ACCESS TO HAIKU VALLEY AND TO "HAIKU STAIRS"."(Requesting DHHL, DOT, and DLNR to cease issuing easements to the city and county of Honolulu for access to the Haiku Stairs.)

    JHW/WLA/TMG
         

    600

    H.C.R. No. 201, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING A TASK FORCE BE ORGANIZED TO ADDRESS THE HAZARDS OF ROCK AND LAND SLIDES ON OUR URBAN POPULATIONS."(Establishing a Task Force to Address Hazardous Lands)

    WLA/TMG
         

    601

    H.C.R. No. 202

    "URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO EXPAND VISA PROCESSING CAPACITY IN THE CONSULAR SECTION OF THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN SEOUL IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA AND TO INCLUDE THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM."(Korea Visitor Waivers; Expand Visa Processing Capacity)

    ECD/TMG
         

    602

    H.C.R. No. 203

    "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."(DOE; Therapists)

    EDU/LBR
         

    603

    H.C.R. No. 208

    "REQUESTING THE ADOPTION OF RULES RESTRICTING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND IMPLEMENTING AN EFFECTIVE RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE HANAPEPE AND WAIMEA RIVERS ON KAUAI."(DLNR; Restoration and Conservation Plan for Hanapepe and Waimea Rivers.)

    WLA
         

    604

    H.C.R. No. 211

    "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."(SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS)

    HMS/HTH
         

    605

    H.C.R. No. 213, H.D. 2

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A DRUG ENDANGERED CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM."(Drug Endangered Child Task Force)

    HMS/HTH
         

    606

    H.C.R. No. 217, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE STATE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROGRAM."(Soil and Water Conservation LRB Study)

    WLA
         

    607

    H.C.R. No. 223

    "REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE MAY 23, 2004, AS "SEA TURTLE DAY" IN HAWAII."

    WLA
         

    608

    H.C.R. No. 225, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON LENGTHENING YELLOW LIGHTS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF RUNNING RED LIGHTS."(Yellow light lengthening; study)

    TMG
         

    609

    H.C.R. No. 226, H.D. 1

    "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."(Federal Impact Aid for Public Education; Requesting Various Entities to Find Means of Addressing the Shortfall )

    EDU/TMG
         

    610

    H.C.R. No. 231, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT A STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM TO INVOLVE STUDENTS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN HAWAII AND STUDENTS IN THE PROVINCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES WITH WHICH THE STATE HAS STATE-PROVINCE RELATIONSHIPS."(Student Exchange Programs for Hawaii/Philippine Sister-States)

    EDU/TMG
         

    611

    H.C.R. No. 234

    "URGING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO DESIGNATE A NEW NATIONAL SEASHORE FROM 'AHIHI-KINA'U NATURAL AREA RESERVE TO KANALOA POINT ON THE SOUTHEAST COAST OF MAUI."('Ahihi-Kina'u Natural Area Reserve to Kanaloa Point; Natural Area Reserve)

    WLA/TMG
         

    612

    H.C.R. No. 238

    "REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO IMPLEMENT AN ONLINE "FIXIT" SYSTEM ON THE STATE WEBSITE."(State Website; "fixIt" System)

    SAT
         

    613

    H.C.R. No. 239

    "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."(Requests DLNR to develop certification program for shoreline surveyor.)

    WLA/CPH
         

    614

    H.C.R. No. 249, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DEVELOP FLEXIBLE DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SCENIC HIGHWAYS."(Scenic Highways; Flexible Design Guidelines)

    TMG
         

    615

    H.C.R. No. 255, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ASSIST HOMEOWNERS IN PREVENTING FURTHER EROSION ALONG HEEIA, KEAAHALA/KEOLAA, KAWA, AND KANEOHE STREAMS ON OAHU."(Stream Erosion; Department of Land and Natural Resources)

    WLA
         

    616

    H.C.R. No. 260

    "REQUESTING AN AGRIBUSINESS INCUBATOR IN WAIALUA."(REQUESTING AN AGRIBUSINESS INCUBATOR IN WAIALUA)

    WLA/ECD
         

    617

    H.C.R. No. 261, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO REVIEW, ANALYZE, AND RECOMMEND CHANGES TO STATUTES, RULES, AND COUNTY ORDINANCES THAT CRIMINALIZE NON-SERIOUS OFFENSES."(Criminal Penalties; Decriminalization of Non-Serious Offenses)

    JHW
         

    618

    H.C.R. No. 263

    "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES."(Requesting the Auditor to conduct a management audit of the DLNR pertaining to the management of marine life conservation districts.)

    WLA
         

    619

    H.C.R. No. 267, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON PROGRESS MADE BY THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS FROM THE COUNTIES OF THE STATE OF HAWAII IN USING CHAPTER 846E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO RESTORE PUBLIC ACCESS TO REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGARDING DANGEROUS PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN OFFENSES AGAINST CHILDREN AND CERTAIN SEXUAL OFFENSES."

    JHW
         

    620

    H.C.R. No. 165

    "TO HOLD THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ACCOUNTABLE FOR ITS DECISIONS TO INCLUDE OR ELIMINATE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FROM THE LIST SENT TO THE GOVERNOR FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS."(Island Burial Councils; DLNR failure to provide nominees.)

    SAT/WLA
         
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 16, 2004, the following Senate Concurrent Resolution was adopted in the House:

    		  
         

    621

    S.C.R. No. 30, H.D. 1

    "ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THE SPIRIT OF HAWAII GOODWILL AND FRIENDSHIP COASTAL KOREA VISIT AND URGING THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA TO SUPPORT JAE KWON LEE AND JONATHAN COWLES ON THEIR JOURNEY TO NORTH KOREA."

    AGREE/DISAGREE
         
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 16, 2004, the House reconsidered its action in disagreeing to the amendments made by the Senate and has agreed to the amendments. The House further informs the Senate that said bill(s) has passed Final Reading in the House:

    		  
         

    622

    H.B. No. 2608, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY."(Hawaii Tourism Authority)

    FILE
         
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 16, 2004, the House has agreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate and that said bill(s) has passed Final Reading in the House:

    		  
         

    623

    H.B. No. 267, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

    "RELATING TO GOVERNMENT."(Office of Elections; Campaign Spending Commission)

    FILE
         
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 16, 2004, the following bills has passed Final Reading in the House:

    		  
         

    624

    H.B. No. 1043, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES."(Collective Bargaining)

    FILE
         
     

    H.B. No. 2743, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS."(Special Funds; Revolving Funds; Transfer of Funds)

    		  
         
     

    H.B. No. 2796, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO STATE FUNDS."(Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Health and Human Services)

    		  
         
     

    S.B. No. 2525, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO STATE FUNDS."(State Funds)

    		  
         
         
  4. Senate Communications: None
  5. Judiciary Communications: None
  6. Standing Committee Report No(s).: 3438-3445

    7. 3438

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    G.M. No. 156

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee KYONG-SU IM, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    3439

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    G.M. No. 167

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Water Resource Management, Gubernatorial Nominee JAMES A. FRAZIER, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    3440

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    G.M. No. 170

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee TEENA M. RASMUSSEN, for a term to expire 06-30-05"

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    3441

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    G.M. No. 251

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee KEOKI A. LEONG, for a term to expire 06-30-05"

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    3442

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    G.M. No. 340

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee JO-ANNA NAKATA, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    3442

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    G.M. No. 341

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee CYNTHIA K.L. REZENTES, for a term to expire 06-30-07"

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    3443

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    G.M. No. 375

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Agriculture, Gubernatorial Nominee ALAN H. GOTTLIEB, for a term to expire 06-30-05."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    3444

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    G.M. No. 401

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Natural Area Reserve System Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee DALE B. BONAR, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    3444

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    G.M. No. 402

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Natural Area Reserve System Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee RICHARD F. HUGHES PH.D., for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    3444

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    G.M. No. 403

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Natural Area Reserve System Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee LLOYD LEE LOOPE, for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         

    3445

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 388

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee JOAN DOBBS PH.D., C.N.S., for a term to expire 06-30-08."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)
         
         
         

    ORDER OF THE DAY

  7. Deferred Matters - Referrals

    8. HSE. COM. NO.

    Informing the Senate that on April 13, 2004, the following House Concurrent Resolutions were adopted in the House:

    REFERRAL
         

    519

    H.C.R. No. 72, H.D. 1

    "URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO RELAX RESTRICTIONS ON THE GRANTING OF NONIMMIGRANT VISAS TO NATIONALS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUSINESS, TOURISM, AND STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES."(Visas for Business, Tourism & Study; Relax Restrictions on China)

    TSM/ECD/TMG
         

    520

    H.C.R. No. 73

    "REQUESTING DEL MONTE AND THE GALBRAITH ESTATE TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO CONTINUE TO RESIDE AT POAMOHO CAMP UNTIL AT LEAST DECEMBER 2005, TO ALLOW THE RESIDENTS TIME TO FIND HOUSING SOLUTIONS OR AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE HOUSING."(Poamoho Camp)

    WLA, CPH
         

    521

    H.C.R. No. 81, H.D. 1

    "OPPOSING THE MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2003."(Medicare Modernization Act; Opposition)

    HTH/TMG
         

    522

    H.C.R. No. 84

    "URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO SPEEDILY REBUILD A SCHOOL OF GLOBAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH."(UH; Public Health)

    EDU/HTH
         

    523

    H.C.R. No. 108

    "CALLING ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IMMEDIATELY AND UNCONDITIONALLY TO RELEASE REBIYA KADEER AND URGING PRESIDENT BUSH TO TAKE URGENT STEPS TO SECURE THE RELEASE OF REBIYA KADEER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE."(Rebiya Kadeer; Release from Prison in People's Republic of China)

    JHW/TMG
         

    524

    H.C.R. No. 111

    "STRONGLY URGING THE GOVERNOR TO RELEASE THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PARADISE PARK IN MANOA."(Paradise Park; University of Hawaii)

    EDU
         

    525

    H.C.R. No. 115, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ADDRESS LIGHT POLLUTION ISSUES THROUGH THEIR BUILDING ORDINANCES."(Light Pollution; Cities and Counties; Building Ordinances)

    ENE/TMG
         

    526

    H.C.R. No. 145

    "CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES."(U.S. Citizens' rights in foreign countries.)

    JHW/TMG
         

    527

    H.C.R. No. 153, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE UNITED NATIONS TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING IN HAWAII A CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF GLOBAL HEALTH, WELFARE, EDUCATION, AND PEACE BY AND FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES."(Children and youth; United Nations center in Hawaii)

    HTH/HMS/TMG
         

    528

    H.C.R. No. 158

    "ENCOURAGING A COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO."(UH Hilo; Pharmacy)

    EDU/HTH
         

    529

    H.C.R. No. 197, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A PARK AT KEHENA BEACH, HAWAII."(Feasibility study to develop a park at Kehena Beach, Hawaii )

    WLA/TMG
         

    530

    H.C.R. No. 214

    "REQUESTING THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE HOME OWNERSHIP OPTIONS AND STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A HOUSING DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AT HAUIKI HOMES AND OTHER STATE-OWNED AND OPERATED HOUSING PROJECTS."(HCDCH; Hauiki Homes)

    CPH/HMS
         

    531

    H.C.R. No. 250

    "REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT H.R. 677 EXTENDING VETERANS' BENEFITS TO FILIPINO VETERANS."(Supporting the extension of veterans' benefits to Filipino veterans)

    TMG
         

    532

    H.C.R. No. 216

    "SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY THE KO'OLAU GREENBELT AND HERITAGE TRAILS SYSTEM TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO WATERSHED PROTECTION AND ENCOURAGE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO DETERMINE THE FUTURE OF THE ENTIRE KO'OLAU SYSTEM."(Ko'olau Greenbelt and Heritage Trails System)

    WLA/ENE
         

    533

    H.C.R. No. 236, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER WHETHER THE EXCEPTION OF PSEUDOEPHEDRINE FROM THE REPORTING, RECORDKEEPING, AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO LIST 1 CHEMICALS SHOULD BE REPEALED."(Pseudoephedrine)

    JHW/HTH
         

    534

    H.C.R. No. 245, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE HAWAII FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION AND THE HAWAII RETAIL ASSOCIATION TO REPORT ON THE BACKHAUL OF SHIPPING AND PACKING MATERIALS AND PALLETS."(Requesting the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Hawaii Retailers Association to Conduct a Study on backhauling.)

    ENE/HTH
         

    535

    H.C.R. No. 258

    "URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF S. 68, RELATING TO IMPROVING BENEFITS FOR FILIPINO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II."(Filipino Veterans of WWII; Passage of S. 68)

    TMG
         

    536

    H.C.R. No. 265, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING GENDER RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENTS AT THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER AND AT THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY."

    JHW/HMS
         

    537

    H.C.R. No. 266

    "REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE CHANGES MADE BY THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO THE CLEAN AIR ACT IN 2002."(Clean Air Act; Bush Administration; U.S. Congress)

    ENE/TMG
         
  8. Advise and Consent

    9. 3436

    EDU

    G.M. No. 404

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee ARLENE E. ILAE, for a term to expire 06-30-04."
         
         

    3436

    EDU

    G.M. No. 405

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee ARLENE E. ILAE, for a term to expire 06-30-08."
         
         

    3436

    EDU

    G.M. No. 406

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee KEVIN MULLIGAN, for a term to expire 06-30-07."
         
         

    3437

    CPH

    G.M. No. 407

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), Gubernatorial Nominee CARLITO P. CALIBOSO, for a term to expire 06-30-10."
         
         
         
  9. Final Reading

    10. Conf. Com. Rep. No. 10-04

    H.B. No. 1294, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS."

    (Environmental Impact Statements; Accepting Agency)
       
       

    Conf. Com. Rep. No. 11-04

    H.B. No. 2061, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX."

    (Tourism Special Fund; Aloha Aina Patrol)
       
       

    S.B. No. 2395, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO INFORMATION PRACTICES."

    (Information Practices; Hawaii Convention Center)
       
       

     

     

  10. Miscellaneous Communications: None
  11. Miscellaneous Business
  12. Announcements

    13. Committee Hearing Schedule:

    COMMITTEE

    DATE

    TIME

    ROOM

    WAM

    Hearing - Info. Brief

    Monday, 04/19

    2:00PM

    211

     

  13. Adjournment