COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

Monday, March 28, 2005

1:30 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1141

SD1, HD1

(HSCR1125)

RELATING TO TIME SHARE PLANS.

Clarifies the definition of "developer" for time shares by excluding certain entities. (SB1141 HD1)

TAC, CPC

SB 971

SD2

(HSCR1092)

RELATING TO TIME SHARE.

Narrows gift disclosure requirement to require disclosure of material terms and conditions attached to gift or prize. Clarifies prohibition on acceptance of money from purchaser by sales agent. Modifies signage requirements. (SD2)

TAC, CPC

SB 953

SD1, HD1

(HSCR1258)

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURES.

Require sellers of residential property to include in the disclosure statement provided to buyers the existence of agricultural lands within 1,000 lineal feet of the sale property. (SD1)

AGR/WLO, CPC

SB 1903

SD1, HD1

(HSCR1150)

RELATING TO THE SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING.

Exempts seawater air conditioning district cooling systems from PUC regulation, provided that at least 50% of the energy required for the system is provided by a renewable energy source. Effective 7/1/2099. (HD1)

EDB, EEP, CPC

SB 1003

SD2, HD1

(HSCR1120)

RELATING TO NET ENERGY METERING.

Allows customer-generators with maximum capacity of up to 300 kilowatts. Allows the Public Utilities Commission to increase this maximum capacity and the total capacity a utility must accept, and amend rate structure and standard tariffs and contracts. Allows accumulation of customer generators' credit for excess electricity generated over a 12-month period. (HD1)

EEP, CPC

SB 1624

SD1, HD1

(HSCR1157)

RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

Exempts physicians who prescribe HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C medications and organ-transplant immunosuppressives for Medicaid recipient patients from the preauthorization requirement. (SB1624 SD1 HD1)

HLT/HUS, CPC

SB 761

SD2, HD1

(HSCR1189)

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Expands the definition of "serious mental illness" to include delusional disorder, major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and dissociative disorder. (SB761 HD1)

HLT, CPC

SB 120

SD1

(SSCR737)

RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY.

Clarifies standards for equivalent professional public accountancy experience for licensure. Requires work experience claimed by license applicants to have been performed under direct supervision of a licensee with a permit to practice. Requires ethics education for licensees. (SD1)

CPC

SB 118

SD2, HD1

(HSCR1187)

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS EXAMINATIONS.

Requires the board of dental examiners to accept the results of regional examinations for the licensure of dental hygienists and dentists. Requires that the national examination will supersede the regional examinations. (SB118 HD1)

HLT, CPC

SB 1229

SD1, HD1

(HSCR1138)

RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS.

Authorizes the licensure of dental hygienists who are licensed in another state with equivalent or higher licensing standards without requiring passage of the state exam. (SB1229 HD1)

HLT, CPC

 

SB 568

SD1, HD1

(HSCR1188)

RELATING TO DENTISTS.

Authorizes the licensure of dental specialists who are licensed in another state with equivalent or higher licensing standards without requiring passage of the state exam. Allows out-of-state licensed dentists to obtain a license to practice dentistry in Hawaii if certain criteria are met. (SB568 HD1)

HLT, CPC

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Monday, March 28, 2005

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HCR 101/

HR 76

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A COST ANALYSIS ON PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR SUMMER SCHOOL AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

EDN

HCR 188/

HR 140

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A COST BREAKDOWN OF THE BUDGET AMOUNT ALLOCATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

EDN

HCR 198

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO REVIEW THE NEED FOR TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DAYS AND THE PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE RECEIVED BY TEACHERS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF THESE DAYS.

EDN, FIN

HCR 199

RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF PACIFIC RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION AND LEARNING IN HAWAII AND SUPPORTING ITS DESIGNATION AS AN "EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY."

EDN

HCR 203/

HR 152

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO REVIEW HRS CHAPTER 302A AND RECOMMEND LEGISLATION TO REPEAL, AMEND, OR CLARIFY ANY STATUTES THAT HINDER THE INTENT OR IMPLEMENTATION OF ACT 51, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII, 2004.

EDN, FIN

HCR 208/

HR 155

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONTINUE FUNDING FOR THE EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM.

EDN

HCR 245/

HR 178

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT ACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES' TASK FORCE ON NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND FINAL REPORT.

EDN

HCR 246/

HR 179

REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO MAKE CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001.

EDN

HCR 247/

HR 180

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE PERFORMANCE BASED INCENTIVES WHEN CONTRACTING WITH EDUCATION SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR SCHOOL RESTRUCTURING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT.

EDN

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES

Tuesday, March 29, 2005

Conference Room 329; State Capitol

8:30 a.m. AGENDA:

HUS only:

HCR 29

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES, THE FAMILY COURTS IN ALL CIRCUITS, AND THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES TO COLLABORATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTION PLAN THAT ASSESSES THE NEEDS OF THEIR AT-RISK YOUTH, IDENTIFIES PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS, AND PROVIDES SAFE ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION FOR YOUTH ON EACH ISLAND.

HUS, JUD, FIN

HCR 278

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO POST TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES BUDGET INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.

HUS, FIN

HR 205

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO POST TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES BUDGET INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.

HUS, FIN

HCR 58

REQUESTING A FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' USE OF FEDERAL TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES FUNDS.

HUS, FIN

HCR 9

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDRESSING THE SHORTAGE OF INFANT AND TODDLER CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES IN THE STATE.

HUS, FIN

HCR 12

REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES, INCLUDING PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND ANY CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES AND THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.

HUS, FIN

HR 16

REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES, INCLUDING PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND ANY CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES AND THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.

HUS, FIN

HCR 288

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES TO WORK WITH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ENTITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, ALU LIKE, THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, RIGHT OF PASSAGE, INC., THE FAMILY COURT, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A THREE YEAR PILOT PROJECT AT THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY THAT INCORPORATES THE PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICES OF THE RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCE.

HUS, FIN

HCR 22

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR COORDINATION AND EXPANSION OF SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

HUS, FIN

HR 25

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR COORDINATION AND EXPANSION OF SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

HUS, FIN

HCR 28

URGING COUNTIES TO MAKE A CONCERTED EFFORT TO DEVELOP A SENIOR TAX WORK-OFF PROGRAM TO HELP PAY REAL PROPERTY TAXES.

HUS, FIN

HR 27

URGING COUNTIES TO MAKE A CONCERTED EFFORT TO DEVELOP A SENIOR TAX WORK-OFF PROGRAM TO HELP PAY REAL PROPERTY TAXES.

HUS, FIN

HCR 175

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROGRAM BETWEEN THE HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES WITH THE GOAL OF ALLOWING THE HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TO SELF-REGULATE AND MANAGE PRIVATE PRESCHOOLS.

HUS, EDN

HR 130

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROGRAM BETWEEN THE HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES WITH THE GOAL OF ALLOWING THE HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TO SELF-REGULATE AND MANAGE PRIVATE PRESCHOOLS.

HUS, EDN

Decision making to follow.

 

10:50 a.m. AGENDA:

HUS/HLT only:

HCR 63

SUPPORTING RESPECTFUL AND DIGNIFIED CARE FOR THE ELDERLY.

HUS/HLT, FIN

HR 54

SUPPORTING RESPECTFUL AND DIGNIFIED CARE FOR THE ELDERLY.

HUS/HLT, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

11:00 a.m. AGENDA:

HLT/HUS only:

HCR 95/HR 70

URGING THE STATE TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND TO SUPPORT THEM TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE IN SERVING THE LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS OF THE STATE'S RESIDENTS.

HLT/HUS

HCR 96/HR 71

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP METHODS TO SUPPORT FAMILY CAREGIVERS WHO PROVIDE AT-HOME CARE TO QUALIFIED RELATIVES.

HLT/HUS

HCR 226/

HR 169

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE CHIEF OF THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PUBLICLY DISCLOSE INFORMATION RELATED TO THE DISAPPEARANCE OF PETER KEMA, JR.

HLT/HUS, JUD

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT

Tuesday, March 29, 2005

8:30 a.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HCR 186

OPPOSING THE PRIVATIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY.

LAB

HR 138

OPPOSING THE PRIVATIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY.

LAB

HCR 202

DECLARING MAY 5, 2005, AS CLEANERS' APPRECIATION DAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

LAB

HR 151

DECLARING MAY 5, 2005, AS CLEANERS' APPRECIATION DAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

LAB

HCR 269

REQUESTING A REPORT ON THE NUMBER OF LESS THAN FULL-TIME PUBLIC EMPLOYEES THAT ARE INELIGIBLE FOR HEALTH BENEFITS.

LAB

HR 198

REQUESTING A REPORT ON THE NUMBER OF LESS THAN FULL-TIME PUBLIC EMPLOYEES THAT ARE INELIGIBLE FOR HEALTH BENEFITS.

LAB

HCR 270

REQUESTING A REPORT ON CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPT POSITIONS IN EACH EMPLOYING STATE JURISDICTION.

LAB

HR 199

REQUESTING A REPORT ON CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPT POSITIONS IN EACH EMPLOYING STATE JURISDICTION.

LAB

HCR 134

URGING PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH TO RECONSIDER HIS PLAN TO PRIVATIZE SOCIAL SECURITY.

LAB

HR 100

URGING PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH TO RECONSIDER HIS PLAN TO PRIVATIZE SOCIAL SECURITY.

LAB

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Tuesday, March 29, 2005

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

9:00 a.m. AGENDA:

EEP only:

HCR 17

ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND REPORT ON WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR AUTOMOBILES, AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, AND ELECTRONIC WASTE.

EEP

HCR 212/

HR 159

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES.

 

EEP, FIN

HCR 166/

HR 125

REQUESTING THE CENTER FOR SMART BUILDING AND COMMUNITY DESIGN TO DEVELOP ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND RETROFITTING FOR BUILDINGS THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.

EEP

 

HCR 271/

HR 200

REQUESTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, TO DEVELOP AND PROMULGATE A GUIDANCE DOCUMENT ON INCLUDING PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN ALL PHASES OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 343, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

EEP

HCR 272

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO REVIEW HOUSE BILL 1706, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANTS ACT, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON REASONABLE ALTERNATIVES FOR COMPLETING UNSPECIFIED PROVISIONS.

EEP, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

10:30 a.m. AGENDA:

EEP/HED only:

HCR 141

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ACTIVELY MONITOR LEVELS OF SULFUR DIOXIDE AND ESTABLISH A VOG INDEX ADVISORY PROGRAM FOR THE PUNA AND KA'U AREAS OF THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

EEP/HED

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Tuesday, March 29, 2005

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

2:00 p.m. AGENDA:

HED/HLT only:

HCR 89/HR 66

REQUESTING THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO ESTABLISH AND HEAD A TASK GROUP TO REVIEW ISSUES RELATED TO STEM CELL RESEARCH.

HED/HLT, FIN

HCR 100/HR 75

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND PROPOSE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO THE FEASIBILITY OF STEM CELL RESEARCH FOR HAWAII.

HED/HLT, FIN

HCR 232

REQUESTING THE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY, REESTABLISH THE PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENCY STIPEND PROGRAM TO MEET THE MENTAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED AREAS AND POPULATIONS.

HED/HLT, FIN

HCR 38

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO FULLY FUND ALL OF ITS NURSING PROGRAMS.

HED/HLT, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

2:30 p.m. AGENDA:

HED only:

HCR 163/

HR 122

SUPPORTING THE USE OF THE STUDENT BODY OF KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE STATISTICAL EVIDENCE TO BUILD AN ADDITIONAL PARKING FACILITY AT KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

HED

HCR 213

REQUESTING A SYSTEMWIDE FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I SYSTEM.

HED, FIN

HCR 238/

HR 173

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ABANDON THE UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED RESEARCH CENTER.

HED, FIN

HCR 275/

HR 203

URGING THE APPROPRIATION OF MONEYS TO FUND FACULTY POSITIONS AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT FOR ILOCANO, FILIPINO, AND PHILIPPINE STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

HED, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES

Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

8:30 a.m. AGENDA:

AGR/WLO only:

HCR 262

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A TRAINING PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOCAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER'S NATIONAL ORGANIZATION AS PART OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS TO TRAIN REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS TO USE THE INCOME CAPITALIZATION APPROACH TO SET LEASE RENT RATES FOR STATE AGRICULTURAL LEASE REOPENING.

AGR/WLO, FIN

HR 193

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A TRAINING PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOCAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER'S NATIONAL ORGANIZATION AS PART OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS TO TRAIN REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS TO USE THE INCOME CAPITALIZATION APPROACH TO SET LEASE RENT RATES FOR STATE AGRICULTURAL LEASE REOPENING.

AGR/WLO, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

8:35 a.m. AGENDA:

AGR only:

HCR 110

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT FEDERAL LEGISLATION THAT PREVENTS BROWN TREE SNAKES FROM THE U.S. TERRITORY OF GUAM, FROM BEING INTRODUCED INTO HAWAII.

AGR

HR 84

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT FEDERAL LEGISLATION THAT PREVENTS BROWN TREE SNAKES FROM THE U.S. TERRITORY OF GUAM, FROM BEING INTRODUCED INTO HAWAII.

AGR

HCR 165

SUPPORTING ESTATE GROWN HAWAII NONI AND ENCOURAGING CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE AND SUPPORT ESTATE GROWN HAWAII NONI AND THE LOCAL NONI INDUSTRY.

AGR

HR 124

SUPPORTING ESTATE GROWN HAWAII NONI AND ENCOURAGING CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE AND SUPPORT ESTATE GROWN HAWAII NONI AND THE LOCAL NONI INDUSTRY.

AGR

HCR 169

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT LEGISLATION MODELED AFTER THE HASS AVOCADO PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ACT OF 2000 TO ASSIST THE LOCAL COFFEE BEAN INDUSTRY.

AGR

HCR 263

URGING THE LEGISLATURE AND ADMINISTRATION TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE HAWAII'S AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY'S EFFORTS TOWARD SUCCESSFUL CO-EXISTENCE AMONG ITS SECTORS AND TO RECOGNIZE THE ECONOMIC, HUMAN, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF SUCH CO-EXISTENCE IN A DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY.

AGR

HR 194

URGING THE LEGISLATURE AND ADMINISTRATION TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE HAWAII'S AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY'S EFFORTS TOWARD SUCCESSFUL CO-EXISTENCE AMONG ITS SECTORS AND TO RECOGNIZE THE ECONOMIC, HUMAN, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF SUCH CO-EXISTENCE IN A DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY.

AGR

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

8:59 a.m. AGENDA:

HAW only:

HCR 103

REQUESTING A FINANCIAL PROGRAM AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

HAW, FIN

HCR 25

URGING CULTURAL PERPETUATION IN RURAL HAWAIIAN COMMUNITIES.

HAW, WLO

HCR 195/

HR 147

URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.

HAW, JUD

Decision making to follow.

9:01 a.m. AGENDA:

HAW/WLO only:

HCR 133

ESTABLISHING A JOINT HOUSE-SENATE TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO THE COUNTIES, THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, OR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

HAW/WLO, HED, LMG

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES

Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Conference Room 329; State Capitol

9:00 a.m. AGENDA:

HSG/HUS only:

HCR 239

URGING THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO PLACE A MORATORIUM ON THE REMOVAL OF HOMELESS PEOPLE FROM LARGE PUBLIC PARKS.

HSG/HUS

Decision making to follow.

 

9:10 a.m. AGENDA:

HSG only:

HR 168

ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE TO FURTHER IDENTIFY NEAR-TERM SOLUTIONS TO HAWAII'S SHORTAGE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PROBLEM WITH HOMELESSNESS.

HSG

HCR 102/HR 77

URGING THE UNITED STATE CONGRESS NOT TO CUT FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AS PROPOSED BY THE ADMINISTRATION IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2006 FEDERAL BUDGET.

HSG

HCR 170

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO APPLY TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO FINANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS.

HSG

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES AND COMMITTEE ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Conference Room 312; State Capitol,

9:00 a.m. AGENDA:

WLO/HAW only:

HCR 130

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE KEEHI LAGOON RECREATION PLAN AND EXPLORE THE LEASING OF UNUTILIZED FAST AND SUBMERGED LANDS AT KEEHI LAGOON FOR THE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.

WLO/HAW

Decision making to follow.

 

10:00 a.m. AGENDA:

WLO only:

HCR 115/

HR 99

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT.

WLO, FIN

HCR 143/

HR 105

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FOLLOW-UP AUDIT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF STATE BOATING FACILITIES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

WLO, FIN

HCR 200

REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND ITS BOARD.

WLO, FIN

HCR 60

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

WLO, FIN

Decision making to follow.