COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 312; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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HCR 293 |
URGING THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO FULFILL ITS CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY MANDATE TO PROTECT PUBLIC TRUST INSTREAM USES. |
WLO |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
9:45 a.m. AGENDA:
TRN only:
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HCR 174 |
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO PERFORM A STUDY ON MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ISSUES, AND TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN REGULATING SAFETY. |
TRN |
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SCR 48 (SSCR1046) |
REQUESTING THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF AN ALTERNATE ROUTE OF INGRESS TO AND EGRESS FROM MILILANI MAUKA. |
TRN, FIN |
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SCR 107 SD1 (SSCR1352) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY AND EVALUATE CURRENT HAWAII COUNTY TRAFFIC PLANS TO ENSURE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE HAWAII STATE PLANNING ACT FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ARE MET AND TO PREPARE A TRAFFIC SOLUTION PLAN FOR HAWAII COUNTY. |
TRN, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
10:30 a.m. AGENDA:
TRN/HUS only:
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SCR 96 (SSCR1353) |
REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FURNISHING SENIOR TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS IN THEIR COUNTY. |
TRN/HUS, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Conference Room 308; State Capitol
2:45 p.m. AGENDA:
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HCR 105/ HR 78 |
URGING THE VARIOUS COUNTY COUNCILS TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO RESIDENTS ON FIXED INCOMES WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD HIGHER PROPERTY TAXES. |
FIN |
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HCR 135 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO ENFORCE THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX LAW ON ALL AUTOMOBILE SALES. |
FIN |
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HCR 167/ HR 126 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO STUDY THE IMPOSITION OF A WINDFALL PROFIT TAX ON THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF IMPROVEMENTS THAT REVERT TO A LESSOR AT THE TERMINATION OF A COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL LEASE. |
FIN |
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HCR 168 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE IMPACT ON THE STATE ECONOMY CAUSED BY THE CONCENTRATION IN OWNERSHIP OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LANDS. |
FIN |
Decision making to follow.
3:00 p.m. AGENDA:
Decision making only:
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HCR 10 HD1 (HSCR 1339) |
REQUESTING THE CONTINUATION OF A TEMPORARY INTERDEPARTMENTAL EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION INFORMATION WORKING GROUP WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A MECHANISM TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION STATEWIDE. |
HLT, FIN |
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HCR 11 HD1 (HSCR 1024) |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING IN EMERGENCY ROOMS. |
HLT, FIN |
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HCR 26 (HSCR 1330) |
REQUESTING A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE PROFESSION OF ARCHAEOLOGY. |
CPC, FIN |
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HCR 40 HD1 (HSCR1090) |
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO CONTINUE TO CONVENE THE RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR CHOICE OF RESIDENTIAL SETTING. |
HLT/HUS, FIN |
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HCR 58 (HSCR 1391) |
REQUESTING A FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' USE OF FEDERAL TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES FUNDS. |
HUS, FIN |
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HCR 67/ (HSCR 1321) HR56 (HSCR 1320) |
REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW OF CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS. |
HLT, FIN |
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HCR 71 (HSCR 1274) |
SUPPORTING THE ABILITY OF NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS AND MILITARY RESERVISTS WITH TWENTY YEARS OR MORE YEARS OF SERVICE TO RECEIVE MILITARY RETENTION PAY IMMEDIATELY UPON RETIREMENT, REGARDLESS OF AGE. |
PSM, FIN |
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HCR 79 HD1 (HSCR 1275) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE. |
CPC, FIN |
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HCR 99 (HSCR1445) HR 74 |
URGING THE DESIGNATION OF ALL OF HAWAII'S AIRPORTS AS SMOKE-FREE AREAS FROM AIRPLANE CABIN TO AIRPORT CURB. |
HLT, FIN |
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HCR 100/ HD1 (HSCR 1428) HR 75 HD1 (HSCR 1427) |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH AND HEAD A TASK GROUP TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY, HOST PUBLIC FORUMS, AND PROPOSE RECOMMENDATIONS ON STEM CELL RESEARCH.
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HED/HLT, FIN |
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HCR 109/ (HSCR 1440) HR 82 (HSCR 1439) |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ASSIST IN THE REESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH UNIT, KNOWN AS THE MOLOKINI UNIT, AT MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, IN ORDER TO PROMOTE A LOCAL SYSTEM OF CARE ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI BASED ON THE HAWAII CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SYSTEM PROGRAM PRINCIPLES AND CONSISTENT WITH THE MANDATES OF THE 1997 FELIX CONSENT DECREE. |
HLT, FIN |
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HCR 111/ HD1 (HSCR 1432) HR 85 HD1 (HSCR 1431) |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT STATE CULTURAL PUBLIC MARKET WITHIN THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. |
AGR, FIN |
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HCR 121 HD1 (HSCR 1338) |
REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND CORRECTIONS DIVISIONS. |
PSM, FIN |
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HCR 132 HD1 (HSCR 1435) |
REQUESTING THE LAND USE COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF GUIDELINES ON PERMITTED USES FOR SPECIAL PERMITS. |
AGR/WLO, FIN |
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HCR 146/ HD1 (HSCR 1420) HR 108 HD1 (HSCR 1419) |
REQUESTING A STUDY ON BIOPROSPECTING. |
HED, FIN |
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HCR 156 (HSCR 1331) |
REQUESTING REVIEW BY THE AUDITOR CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS. |
CPC, FIN |
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HCR 157 (HSCR 1451) |
CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE VOG EMISSIONS MONITORING SYSTEM FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. |
HLT, FIN |
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HCR 172 HD1 (HSCR 1333) |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION OF PAYDAY LENDERS AND DEFERRED DEPOSIT CHECK CASHERS. |
CPC, FIN |
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HCR 192/ (HSCR 1426) HR 144 (HSCR 1425) |
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO PARTNER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PRESERVE THE STATE'S HISTORICAL MAPS THROUGH DIGITAL MAPPING. |
HED, FIN |
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HCR 200 HD1 (HSCR 1423) |
REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. |
WLO, FIN |
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HCR 204 (HSCR 1332) |
REQUESTING A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE REGULATION OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION MANAGERS. |
CPC, FIN |
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HCR 206/ HD1 (HSCR 1454) HR 154 HD1 (HSCR 1453) |
REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO SUBMIT A PROGRESS REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF AUDITS AND REVIEWS OF THE HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES WAIVER PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR MENTAL RETARDATION. |
HLT, FIN |
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HCR 212/ HD1 (HSCR 1344) HR 159 HD1 (HSCR 1343) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FUTURE OF PHOTOVOLTAIC ELECTRICITY IN HAWAII. |
EEP, FIN |
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HCR 213 (HSCR 1416) |
REQUESTING A SYSTEMWIDE FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I SYSTEM. |
HED, FIN |
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HCR 218 (HSCR 1452) |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PROGRAMMATIC AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII TOBACCO SETTLEMENT SPECIAL FUND. |
HLT, FIN |
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HCR 222/ HD1 (HSCR 1442) HR 166 HD1 (HSCR 1441) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW AND STRENGTHEN ITS WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND PRACTICES. |
HLT, FIN |
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HCR 229 HD1 (HSCR 1443) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF THE PHYSICIAN "ON-CALL" CRISIS ON THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER TRAUMA CENTER'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TO RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE PRIVATE SECTOR AND GOVERNMENT RESPONSES TO THE "ON-CALL" CRISIS TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO TRAUMA LEVEL CARE. |
HLT, FIN |
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HCR 255 HD1 (HSCR 1438) |
ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM TASK FORCE ON THE ACCESSIBILITY OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO CONSIDER THE FEASIBILITY OF THE STATE AUTHORIZING TRAINED AND SUPERVISED PSYCHOLOGISTS TO SAFELY PRESCRIBE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS.. |
HLT, FIN |
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HCR 262/ HD1 (HSCR 1434) HR 193 HD1 (HSCR 1433) |
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 |
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HCR 278/ (HSCR 1349) HR 205 (HSCR 1405) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO POST TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES BUDGET INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW. |
HUS, FIN |
COMMITTEE ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Thursday, April 14, 2005
9:00 a.m.
State Capitol Auditorium
AGENDA:
THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS IS CURRENTLY CONSIDERING S. 147, THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION ACT (THE "AKAKA BILL"). THE AKAKA BILL WILL PROVIDE TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS FORMAL FEDERAL RECOGNITION AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, SELF-GOVERNANCE, AND REDRESS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING IS TO DISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE STATE'S PREPAREDNESS TO IMPLEMENT THE AKAKA BILL UPON ITS PASSAGE BY THE U.S. CONGRESS.
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ARE SCHEDULED TO ADDRESS THE JOINT COMMITTEES:
Clyde Namu'o
Administrator, Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Mark J. Bennett
Attorney General, State of Hawaii
Micah A. Kane
Chairman, Hawaiian Homes Commission
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
Thursday, April 14, 2005
9:30 a.m.
Conference Room 423; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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HR 123 HD1 (HSCR1447) |
REQUESTING THE WOMEN'S CAUCUS OF THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO FORM ACTION GROUPS TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION FOCUSING ON THE ELIMINATION OF CERVICAL CANCER IN THE STATE, AND REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAII CERVICAL CANCER ELIMINATION TASK FORCE. |
HLT, LMG |
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HCR 164 HD1 (HSCR1448) |
REQUESTING THE WOMEN'S CAUCUS OF THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO FORM ACTION GROUPS TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION FOCUSING ON THE ELIMINATION OF CERVICAL CANCER IN THE STATE, AND REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAII CERVICAL CANCER ELIMINATION TASK FORCE. |
HLT, LMG |
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HR 80 |
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING A WIRELESS FIDELITY INTERNET NETWORK SYSTEM IN THE STATE CAPITOL. |
LMG |
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HCR 107 |
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING A WIRELESS FIDELITY INTERNET NETWORK SYSTEM IN THE STATE CAPITOL. |
LMG |
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HR 83 |
REQUESTING A STUDY OF PUBLIC PARKING AT THE STATE CAPITOL. |
LMG |
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HCR 123 |
REQUESTING A STUDY OF PUBLIC PARKING AT THE STATE CAPITOL. |
LMG |
Decision making to follow.