THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAII
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
FIFTIETH DAY
April 18, 2005-Monday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Invocation by Senator Paul Whalen
Roll Call
Approval of the Journal
Introductions
G.M. NO. |
TITLE |
REFERRAL |
684 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT E. COOPER, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
WLA |
685 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, SUSAN T. HARADA, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
WLA |
686 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Aloha Tower Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, NEAL M. OTANI, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
BED |
687 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEE ANN M. HIGASHI, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
CPH |
688 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, BARBARA M. KOKUBUN, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
CPH |
689 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, FLORENTINA SMITH, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
CPH |
690 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Boxing Commission of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, BOBBY LEE, for a term to expire 06-30-2006. |
CPH |
691 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Cable Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID P. DeLEON, for a term to expire 06-30-2005. |
CPH |
692 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Cable Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID P. DeLEON, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
CPH |
693 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Civil Rights Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, LESLIE ALAN UEOKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
JHW |
694 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NEAL ARITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
CPH |
695 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, WILLIAM R. BROWN, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
CPH |
696 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARY VERDINE S.O. KONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
JHW |
697 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID HELDER, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
MAT |
698 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dental Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, RONALD L. YOUNG DMD, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
CPH |
699 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, GLENN MORGAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HTH |
700 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RONALD H. NAKAMINE, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
CPH |
701 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEVE TSUNEMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2007. |
CPH |
702 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID F. MOORE, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HTH |
703 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, DANIEL E. SHAAL, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HTH |
704 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects, Gubernatorial Nominee, DARREL T. ITANO, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
CPH |
705 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES J. RODRIGUES, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
EIA |
706 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Fatherhood, Gubernatorial Nominee, CALVIN T. CHINEN, for a term to expire 06-30-2005. |
HMS |
707 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROSEMARIE (BILLIE) I. BACLIG, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
JHW |
708 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, MALIA P. KAMAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-09. |
JHW |
709 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, ANDY P. ANCHETA MPH, for a term to expire 06-30-09. |
HTH |
710 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, SUSAN K. FORBES DrPH, for a term to expire 06-30-09. |
HTH |
711 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, CREIGHTON LIU, for a term to expire 06-30-09. |
HTH |
712 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, SARAJEAN TOKUNAGA, for a term to expire 06-30-09. |
HTH |
713 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, PATRICIA UYEHARA-WONG, for a term to expire 06-30-09. |
HTH |
714 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, DEBRA K. SUTTON, for a term to expire 06-30-09. |
HTH |
715 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawaii County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, LORI CANNON-SALIS RN, CCRN, CRFN, MSN, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HTH |
716 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawaii County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, KARLSON PUNG, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HTH |
717 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, WILLIAM BAILEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HTH |
718 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARY DIXON, for a term to expire 06-30-2009 |
HTH |
719 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Maui County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, CURT S. MORIMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HTH |
720 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Highway Safety Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, AMELIA E. HANLON, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
TGO |
721 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ERNEST BALATINCZ STS CHST, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
LBR |
722 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, Gubernatorial Nominee, HAROLD R. DeCOSTA, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
CPH |
723 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, WINNIFRED AOKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HMS |
724 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, RACHEL CORDAY, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HMS |
725 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, BARBARA FISCHLOWITZ-LEONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HMS |
726 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, DARA Y. FUKUHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HMS |
727 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, FRANCINE M. KENYON, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HMS |
728 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, VIRGINIA M. KLINE, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HMS |
729 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEALOHA LAEMOA, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HMS |
730 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARGARET LEVY-DOHANOS, for a term to expire 06-30-2005. |
HMS |
731 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARGARET LEVY-DOHANOS, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HMS |
732 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLOTTE G. SMITH, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HMS |
733 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, DIANA C. TIZARD, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HMS |
734 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANDRICK C. TONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HMS |
735 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, LINDA ANN WATSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2006. |
HMS |
736 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Council on Independent Living, Gubernatorial Nominee, ED WEIL, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HMS |
737 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, WILLIAM H. SAGER, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
WLA |
738 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, LYLE AULD, for a term to expire 06-30-2005. |
MAT |
739 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, LYLE AULD, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
MAT |
740 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, WHITNEY G.K. SMITH, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
MAT |
741 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Massage Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, WENDEE J. WILSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2005. |
CPH |
742 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Massage Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, WENDEE J. WILSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
CPH |
743 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, DEW-ANNE M. NISHIDA LANGCAON FHFMA, CPA, for a term to expire 06-30-2007. |
HRE |
744 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawaii Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, AMY R. AGUIAR, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HTH |
745 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawaii Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, GEARY KRUEGER, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HTH |
746 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawaii Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CEVN B. MCGUIRE, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HTH |
747 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kauai Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARDI L. MAIONE, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HTH |
748 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT D. LANSER JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HTH |
749 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROYAL RANDOLPH JR., MD, MPH, LLC, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HTH |
750 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawaii, Gubernatorial Nominee, WINIFRED PELE HANOA, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
JHW |
751 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAUL S. VARGAS, JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HTH |
752 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, G.M. MIKE DURANT, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HTH |
753 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, GARY L. BLAICH MD, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HTH |
754 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, SUSAN A. COOPER, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HTH |
755 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEIALOHA G. K. JENKINS, for a term to expire 06-30-2007. |
HTH |
756 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALVA O. KANEAIAKALA, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HTH |
757 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, KUULEI A. KILIONA, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
HTH |
758 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, COLLEEN KU`ULANI MIYASHIRO, for a term to expire 06-30-2007. |
HTH |
759 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAULA T.T. MORELLI PhD, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HTH |
760 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, PIHANALANI N.E.J. NAPOLEON-GRAMBUSCH, for a term to expire 06-30-2007. |
HTH |
761 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANGELA RABAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HTH |
762 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANDREW K. ARCE, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
WLA |
763 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES A. BOSWELL, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
WLA |
764 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, BENAJAMIN K. WAIOLAMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
CPH |
765 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai`i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT K. KANOA JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HRE |
766 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai`i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubrnatorial Nominee, CONCHITA D. STEWART, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HRE |
767 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai`i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARCIE WONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HRE |
768 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALTON J. FUJIO, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
CPH |
769 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, JERRY NISHEK, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
WLA |
770 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Pharmacy, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK E. BROWN, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
CPH |
771 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Pharmacy, Gubernatorial Nominee, KENT KIKUCHI MD, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
CPH |
772 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Physical Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLES AKI, for a termm to expire 06-30-2009. |
CPH |
773 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Post-Secondary Education Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, EDWARD FOUNTAIN, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HRE |
774 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Real Estate Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, STAN KURIYAMA, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
CPH |
775 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Island of Hawai`i, Gubernatorial Nominee, GIL SILVA, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
JHW |
776 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai`i, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID EASA MD, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
HRE |
777 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARILYN NIWAO M.S.P.H., J.D., CPA, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
WAM |
778 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, Gubernatorial Nominee, MIKI OKUMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
WAM |
779 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, Gubernatorial Nominee, CAROL PREGILL, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
WAM |
780 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, CAROLYN L. CHING CPA, for a term to expire - Adjournment sine die 2007 |
WAM |
781 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 1st Taxation District (Oahu), Gubernatorial Nominee, MARIA JOAN LOWDER, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
WAM |
782 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 3rd Taxation District (Hawaii), Gubernatorial Nominee, IOANA D. AGASA, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
WAM |
783 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 2nd Taxation District (Maui), Gubernatorial Nominee PATRICK L. ING CPA, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
WAM |
784 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 2nd Taxation District (Maui), Gubernatorial Nominee, RONALD A. KAWAHARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
WAM |
785 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 3rd Taxation District (Hawai'i), Gubernatorial Nominee, LYNDA Q. SHAW, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
WAM |
786 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Transportation, Gubernatorial Nominee, MELVIN MIYAMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
TGO |
787 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Transportation, Gubernatorial Nominee, OWEN MIYAMOTO, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
TGO |
788 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Water Resource Management, Gubernatorial Nominee, MEREDITH J. CHING, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
WLA |
789 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Water Resource Management, Gubernatorial Nominee, NEAL S. FUJIWARA, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
WLA |
790 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, JEFFREY T. PEARSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
EIA |
791 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES C. TOLLEFSON, for a term to expire 06-30-2009. |
LBR |
792 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Workforce Development Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, GLENN H. YAMASAKI KIMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2008. |
LBR |
793 |
Informing the Senate that on April 15, 2005, the Governor has withdrawn J. KEOLALANI HANOA, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board (GM588) and ROBERT K. KANOA JR., Gubernatorial Nominee to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards (GM242) from consideration by the Senate. |
FILE |
794 |
Informing the Senate that on April 15, 2005, the Governor has withdrawn G.M. MIKE DURANT, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawai'i Service Area Board from consideration by the Senate (GM638) |
FILE |
795 |
Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2005, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1680 SD1 (Act 009) |
FILE |
796 |
Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2005, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB681 (Act 010) |
FILE |
797 |
Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2005, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1230 (Act 011) |
FILE |
798 |
Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2005, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB615 SD1 (Act 012) |
FILE |
Informing the Senate that on April 15, 2005, the following House Concurrent Resolution(s) were Adopted in the House: |
REFERRAL |
|
613 |
H.C.R. No. 10, H.D. 1 "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."(Emergency Contraception Working Group; Dissemination of Data) |
HTH,JHW |
614 |
H.C.R. No. 11, H.D. 1 "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."(Mandatory Coverage; Drug/Alcohol Screening) |
CPH/HTH |
615 |
H.C.R. No. 25, H.D. 1 "URGING CULTURAL PERPETUATION IN RURAL HAWAIIAN COMMUNITIES."(Rural Hawaiian Communities as Cultural Heritage Treasures) |
JHW/MAT |
616 |
H.C.R. No. 26 "REQUESTING A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE PROFESSION OF ARCHAEOLOGY."(Sunrise Analysis; Archaeology) |
CPH/TGO,JHW |
617 |
H.C.R. No. 40, H.D. 1 "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."(Health; Developmental Disabilities, Residential Settings Task Force) |
HTH/HMS,WAM |
618 |
H.C.R. No. 58 "REQUESTING A FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' USE OF FEDERAL TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES FUNDS."(Fiscal/Management Audit; DHS Use of Federal TANF Funds) |
HMS,WAM |
619 |
H.C.R. No. 67 "REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW OF CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS."(Athletic trainers) |
HTH,WAM |
620 |
H.C.R. No. 71 "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."(National Guard and Military Reserves; Retention Pay Benefits) |
EDM/LBR/IGA |
621 |
H.C.R. No. 73, H.D. 1 "IN SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AND REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO RATIFY THE CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN."(International Women's Day) |
EIA/IGA,JHW |
622 |
H.C.R. No. 79, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE." |
BED/IGA,WAM |
623 |
H.C.R. No. 99 "URGING THE DESIGNATION OF ALL OF HAWAII'S AIRPORTS AS SMOKE-FREE AREAS FROM AIRPLANE CABIN TO AIRPORT CURB."(Smoke-Free Hawaii Airports) |
HTH,WAM |
624 |
H.C.R. No. 100, H.D. 1 "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."(Stem Cell Research) |
HRE/HTH/MAT,JHW |
625 |
H.C.R. No. 105 "URGING THE VARIOUS COUNTY COUNCILS TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO RESIDENTS ON FIXED INCOMES WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD HIGHER PROPERTY TAXES."(Freezing of property taxes) |
HMS/IGA,WAM |
626 |
H.C.R. No. 107 "REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING A WIRELESS FIDELITY INTERNET NETWORK SYSTEM IN THE STATE CAPITOL."(Internet Network System; State Capitol) |
MAT/TGO,WAM |
627 |
H.C.R. No. 109 "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."(Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) |
HTH,WAM |
628 |
H.C.R. No. 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."(Brown Tree Snakes; Federal Ban on Importation) |
WLA |
629 |
H.C.R. No. 111, H.D. 2 "URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT STATE CULTURAL PUBLIC MARKET WITHIN THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY." |
BED/MAT |
630 |
H.C.R. No. 121, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND CORRECTIONS DIVISIONS."(Department of Public Safety; Audit) |
JHW,WAM |
631 |
H.C.R. No. 123, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING A STUDY OF PUBLIC PARKING AT THE STATE CAPITOL."(Public Parking; Capitol; Study) |
TGO |
632 |
H.C.R. No. 132, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE LAND USE COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF GUIDELINES ON PERMITTED USES FOR SPECIAL PERMITS."(Land Use; Special Permits; Task Force.) |
WLA,WAM |
633 |
H.C.R. No. 146, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING A STUDY ON BIOPROSPECTING."(Bioprospecting; Study) |
HRE,WAM |
634 |
H.C.R. No. 155, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, AND THE COUNTIES TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF AND RECOMMEND TREATMENT FOR GORSE SHRUBS ON THEIR RESPECTIVE LANDS."(Invasive Species; Gorse) |
EIA/WLA |
635 |
H.C.R. No. 156 "REQUESTING REVIEW BY THE AUDITOR CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS."(DCCA REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS) |
CPH |
636 |
H.C.R. No. 157 "CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE VOG EMISSIONS MONITORING SYSTEM FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII."(Vog Monitoring System; Work Group; Island of Hawaii.) |
HTH/EIA |
637 |
H.C.R. No. 164, H.D. 1 "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."(Women's Caucus dissemination of information and Governor's Task Force; Cervical Cancer) |
HTH/TGO |
638 |
H.C.R. No. 165 "SUPPORTING ESTATE GROWN HAWAII NONI AND ENCOURAGING CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE AND SUPPORT ESTATE GROWN HAWAII NONI AND THE LOCAL NONI INDUSTRY."(Estate Grown Hawaii Noni) |
WLA |
639 |
H.C.R. No. 167 "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."(Taxation; Leasehold Improvements) |
WAM |
640 |
H.C.R. No. 168, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE IMPACT ON THE STATE ECONOMY CAUSED BY THE CONCENTRATION IN OWNERSHIP OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LANDS."(Commercial and Industrial Lands; Landownership Concentration) |
WAM |
641 |
H.C.R. No. 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."(Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 2000) |
WLA |
642 |
H.C.R. No. 172, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION OF PAYDAY LENDERS AND DEFERRED DEPOSIT CHECK CASHERS."(Sunrise Review; Check Cashers) |
CPH,WAM |
643 |
H.C.R. No. 174, H.D. 1 "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."(Motorcycle safety; Task Force) |
TGO |
644 |
H.C.R. No. 192 "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."(Digital Mapping) |
HRE,WAM |
645 |
H.C.R. No. 195, H.D. 1 "ADOPTING THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES."(of Indigenous Peoples.) |
EIA |
646 |
H.C.R. No. 200, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES."(Requesting the Auditor to conduct an audit of DLNR. ) |
WLA,WAM |
647 |
H.C.R. No. 204 "REQUESTING A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE REGULATION OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION MANAGERS."(Condominium Association Managers Regulation; Sunrise Review) |
CPH |
648 |
H.C.R. No. 206, H.D. 1 "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."(Financial Audit of Developmental Disabilities Division, DOH) |
HTH,WAM |
649 |
H.C.R. No. 212, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FUTURE OF PHOTOVOLTAIC ELECTRICITY IN HAWAII."(Renewable Energy; Photovoltaic Installations; Tax Credit) |
EIA,WAM |
650 |
H.C.R. No. 213 "REQUESTING A SYSTEMWIDE FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I SYSTEM."(University of Hawaii; Audit) |
HRE,WAM |
651 |
H.C.R. No. 218 "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PROGRAMMATIC AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII TOBACCO SETTLEMENT SPECIAL FUND."(Program/Financial Audit; Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund) |
HTH,WAM |
652 |
H.C.R. No. 222, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW AND STRENGTHEN ITS WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND PRACTICES."(Safe Drinking Water Standards; DOH Review and Strengthen) |
HTH,WAM |
653 |
H.C.R. No. 229, H.D. 1 "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."(Queens Med. Center; Trauma Center; DOH Study On-Call Crisis) |
HTH,WAM |
654 |
H.C.R. No. 255, H.D. 2 "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." |
HTH,WAM |
655 |
H.C.R. No. 262, H.D. 1 "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."(Pilot Project; Income Capitalization Approach; Appraisers) |
WLA,WAM |
656 |
H.C.R. No. 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."(Diversified Ag Industry) |
WLA/BED |
657 |
H.C.R. No. 265, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO REINSTATE THE SOCIAL WORKER SERIES IN ITS CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN."(DRHD; Social Workers Reclassification; Review Panel) |
LBR/HMS |
658 |
H.C.R. No. 266 "DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH."(DESIGNATING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH) |
HTH/HMS |
659 |
H.C.R. No. 277 "REQUESTING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR COORDINATION AND EXPANSION OF SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH HEALTHY START TO YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES."(One Year Extension of the Statewide Interagency Task Force) |
HMS/HTH |
660 |
H.C.R. No. 278 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO POST TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES BUDGET INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW."(Department of Human Services; Website; TANF Budget Information) |
HMS,WAM |
661 |
H.C.R. No. 293, H.D. 1 "URGING THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO FULFILL ITS CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY MANDATE TO PROTECT PUBLIC TRUST INSTREAM USES."(Commission on Water Resource Management; Instream Flow Standards) |
WLA |
ORDER OF THE DAY
1716 |
HRE |
G.M. No. 240 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Post-Secondary Education Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, GRACE BLODGETT, for a term to expire 06-30-2008." |
1716 |
HRE |
G.M. No. 241 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Post-Secondary Education Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, DIANE KOMENAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2008." |
1716 |
HRE |
G.M. No. 509 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Post-Secondary Education Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, SALLY B. PROCTOR, for a term to expire 06-30-2009." |
1717 |
HRE |
G.M. No. 483 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARY ELIZABETH WORRALL, for a term to expire on June 30, 2009." |
1718 |
HRE |
G.M. No. 498 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JANE K. KADOHIRO DrPH, APRN, for a term to expire 06-30-2009." |
1718 |
HRE |
G.M. No. 500 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANA M. SILVA RN, CNA, BC, for a term to expire 06-30-2009." |
1718 |
HRE |
G.M. No. 501 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOAN PRINDIVILLE WHITE, for a term to expire 06-30-2009." |
S.B. No. 1235, H.D. 1 |
"RELATING TO ELDERLY CARE." (Elderly Care; PACE) |
HSE. COM. NO. |
REFERRAL |
|
607 |
H.C.R. No. 93, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES TO ACTIVELY INFORM MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS OF THE BRAIN AND THEIR FAMILIES, OF THE LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS OF THE BRAIN TO ENSURE PROPER TREATMENT."(Involuntary Outpatient Treatment; Attorney General ) |
HTH, JHW |
608 |
H.C.R. No. 94, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO SECURE THE SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION DIVISION TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF BOATING OPERATIONS AT KEWALO BASIN."(Requesting HCDA to contract with DLNR Boating and Ocean Recreation Services Division to oversee boating activities at Kewalo Basin.) |
WLA/BED |
609 |
H.C.R. No. 102, H.D. 1 "URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS NOT TO CUT FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AS PROPOSED BY THE ADMINISTRATION IN THE 2006 FISCAL YEAR FEDERAL BUDGET AND TO SUPPORT ITS RESTORATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT BUDGET AT ITS CURRENT FUNDING LEVEL OF $4,700,000,000."(Community Development Block Grants; Urge No Federal Cuts) |
WLA/IGA |
610 |
H.C.R. No. 153 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF EXISTING NOISE REGULATIONS AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO ADDRESS NOISE POLLUTION."(Noise Pollution; Task Force; Review Noise Regulations; Develop Noise Plan) |
HTH |
611 |
H.C.R. No. 189, H.D. 1 "URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND COMPENSATION TO NUCLEAR VICTIMS IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS."(Nuclear Victims) |
HTH/EIA |
612 |
H.C.R. No. 252, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE LAWS OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS REGARDING TAX BENEFITS, RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRIBUTIONS, HEALTH FUND CONTRIBUTIONS, AND OTHER BENEFITS PROVIDED TO POLICE OFFICERS."(Requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to Conduct a Review of the Laws of Other Jurisdictions) |
JHW/LBR |
RE-REFERRALS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2005 |
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H.C.R. NO. |
TITLE |
RE-REFERRAL |
56 |
REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS RECOGNIZE AN OFFICIAL POLITICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND THE INDIGENOUS HAWAIIAN PEOPLE. (Indigenous Hawaiian People) (JHW/IGA) |
JHW |
246 |
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. (No Child Left Behind Act) (EDM/IGA, WAM) |
EDM/IGA |
Reconsideration of Disagreement to House Amendments; One Day Notice for Final Reading
S.B. No. 40, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 |
"RELATING TO CAREGIVER CONSENT." |
S.B. No. 621, H.D. 1 |
"RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS." |
S.B. No. 698, H.D. 1 |
"RELATING TO THE HAWAII CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA CENTER." |
Committee Hearing Schedule:
CPH |
4/18/2005 9:00 AM |
016 |
HRE |
4/18/2005 10:00 AM |
229 |
EDM |
4/18/2005 1:15 PM |
225 |
EDN-EDM |
4/18/2005 2:00 PM |
329 |
BED |
4/18/2005 2:30 PM |
414 |
WLA |
4/18/2005 2:45 PM |
212 |
CPH |
4/19/2005 9:00 AM |
016 |
JHW |
4/19/2005 9:00 AM |
407 |
WAM |
4/19/2005 10:00 AM |
211 |
MAT |
4/19/2005 1:15 PM |
225 |
HMS |
4/19/2005 2:45 PM |
229 |
JHW |
4/20/2005 9:00 AM |
229 |
WLA |
4/20/2005 2:45 PM |
212 |
TGO |
4/20/2005 1:30 PM |
224 |
HTH |
4/20/2005 2:45 PM |
229 |
WLA |
4/20/2005 2:45 PM |
212 |
HUS-HMS-HLT |
4/20/2005 3:00 PM |
Auditorium |
JHW |
4/21/2005 8:30 AM |
407 |
HRE |
4/21/2005 9:30 AM |
414 |
HRE |
4/21/2005 1:15 PM |
Auditorium |
HRE/EIA |
4/21/2005 1:15 PM |
Auditorium |