OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-THIRD STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 37
33rd LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 18, 2005
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Committee Abbreviations:
AGR - Agriculture |
HSG Housing |
CPC - Consumer Protection and Commerce |
HUS -Human Services |
EDB - Economic Development and |
INT - International Affairs |
Business Concerns |
JUD - Judiciary |
EDN - Education |
LAB - Labor and Public Employment |
EEP - Energy and Environmental Protection |
LMG -Legislative Management |
FIN - Finance |
PSM -Public Safety and Military Affairs |
HAW Hawaiian Affairs |
TAC -Tourism and Culture |
HED - Higher Education |
TRN -Transportation |
HLT -Health |
WLO -Water, Land & Ocean Resources |
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REFERRAL
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159 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO PERMIT LAWFUL CAMPING AT MOKULEIA BEACH.
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WLO |
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160 |
REQUESTING THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INTERIM HEARING TO GATHER INFORMATION TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF AND TO IDENTIFY ISSUES SURROUNDING THE ALLOWANCE OF DRUG SNIFFING DOGS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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EDN/JUD, LMG |
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161 |
REQUESTING THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT A JOINT INTERIM HEARING TO GATHER INFORMATION TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF AND TO IDENTIFY ISSUES SURROUNDING THE ALLOWANCE OF DRUG SNIFFING DOGS IN STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
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PSM/JUD, LMG |
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162 |
REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT THE EASING OF RESTRICTIONS ON HUMANITARIAN VISAS.
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INT |
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163 |
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.
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HED |
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164 |
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.
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HLT, LMG |
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165 |
SUPPORTING ESTATE GROWN HAWAII NONI AND ENCOURAGING CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE AND SUPPORT ESTATE GROWN HAWAII NONI AND THE LOCAL NONI INDUSTRY.
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AGR |
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166 |
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.
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HED |
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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.
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FIN |
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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.
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FIN |
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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.
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AGR |
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170 |
REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO APPLY TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TO FINANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS.
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HSG |
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171 |
ENCOURAGING DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING IN STATE PARKS.
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WLO/EEP |
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172 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGISTRATION OF PAYDAY LENDERS AND DEFERRED DEPOSIT CHECK CASHERS.
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CPC, FIN |
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173 |
AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT KEEHI SMALL BOAT HARBOR FOR REDEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT, AND OPERATION BY HONOLULU MARINE, INC., FOR A COMMERCIAL SHIP REPAIR FACILITY.
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WLO, EEP, TRN, FIN |
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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.
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TRN/PSM |
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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.
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HUS, EDN |
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176 |
SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE KUALI'I NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA THAT THE UNIVERSITY CONFER HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREES ON GENOA KEAWE, PUALANI KANA'OLE KANAHELE, NAINOA THOMPSON, AND LEVON OHAI.
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HAW, HED |
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177 |
SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW HAWAI'INUIAKEA SCHOOL OF HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE AND THE MERGER OF THE KAMAKAKUOKALANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN STUDIES, HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT, NATIVE HAWAIIAN LEADERSHIP PROJECT, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN STUDENT SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
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HAW, HED |
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178 |
ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND REPORT ON WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR AUTOMOBILES, AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, AND ELECTRONIC WASTE.
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EEP |
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179 |
URGING CONGRESS TO REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO TO INVESTIGATE AND TERMINATE THE KIDNAPPING, RAPE, AND MURDER OF THE WOMEN IN JUAREZ AND CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO.
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JUD/INT |
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180 |
URGING THE COUNTIES TO EXEMPT KULEANA LANDS FROM ALL REAL PROPERTY TAXES.
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HAW, FIN |
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181 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON STATUTORY IMPLIED CONSENT FORMS.
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JUD, FIN |
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182 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE PRACTICE OF ERECTING ROADSIDE MEMORIALS WITH RESPECT TO THE SAFETY OF BOTH PEDESTRIANS AND MOTORISTS.
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TRN, JUD |
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183 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REFRAIN FROM RULEMAKING OR APPLYING ANY DEFINITION OF "MIXED WINE" OR "MIXED SPIRITS" UNDER THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER LAW.
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EEP |
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184 |
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COOPERATE WITH EMPLOYERS OF THE VILLAGE PARK AND UPPER WAIPAHU COMMUNITIES TO ARRANGE FOR ADEQUATE BUS SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED FOR RESIDENTS DURING THE PEAK COMMUTE HOURS OF THE WORKDAY.
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TRN, FIN |
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185 |
REQUESTING A REVIEW OF THE ISSUES SURROUNDING THE SHORELINE CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING SHORELINE SETBACKS.
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WLO |
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186 |
OPPOSING THE PRIVATIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY.
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LAB |
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187 |
URGING CONGRESS TO PASS FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS BY ALLOWING PURCHASE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FROM CANADA AND OTHER COUNTRIES THAT MEET FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT REIMPORTATION.
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CPC/HLT |
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188 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A COST BREAKDOWN OF THE BUDGET AMOUNT ALLOCATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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EDN |
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189 |
URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND COMPENSATION TO NUCLEAR VICTIMS IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS.
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HLT/INT |
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190 |
SUPPORTING HIGH QUALITY FEDERALLY FUNDED EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE.
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EDN/HED |
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191 |
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO APPROVE LEGISLATION REQUIRING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO PROVIDE MAIL RECIPIENTS THE OPTION OF BEING INCLUDED ON A LIST OF THOSE NOT WISHING TO RECEIVE ANY UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL MAIL.
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CPC |
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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.
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HED/WLO, FIN |
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193 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CHANGE THE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH POSTGRADUATE DEGREES IN FIELDS OTHER THAN EDUCATION TO ALLOW THEM TO TEACH ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES IN MATH, SCIENCE, AND ENGLISH.
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EDN/LAB, FIN |
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194 |
REQUESTING THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OF THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO COORDINATE THE UPDATING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII OCEAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN.
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WLO, FIN |
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195 |
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.
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HAW, JUD |
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196 |
URGING THE ADOPTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD.
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INT, JUD |
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197 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO GRANT SCHOOL CREDIT TO STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC VARSITY SPORTS.
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EDN |
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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.
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EDN, FIN |
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199 |
RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF PACIFIC RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION AND LEARNING IN HAWAII AND SUPPORTING ITS DESIGNATION AS AN "EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY."
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EDN |
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200 |
REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND ITS BOARD.
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WLO, FIN |
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201 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PLAN FOR ENROLLMENT INCREASES AT PAHOA HIGH & INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL AND TO PLAN FOR THE SEPARATION OF THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL UNIT FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL UNIT.
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EDN |
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202 |
DECLARING MAY 5, 2005, AS CLEANERS' APPRECIATION DAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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LAB |
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203 |
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.
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EDN, FIN |
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204 |
REQUESTING A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE REGULATION OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION MANAGERS.
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CPC, FIN |
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205 |
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REFRAIN FROM ENTERING INTO THE FREE TRADE AREA OF THE AMERICAS AND URGING THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO CONDUCT INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS IN A MANNER THAT WILL PRESERVE THE STATES' RESPONSIBILITY TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN REGULATORY STRUCTURES, AVOID LITIGATION IN WORLD COURTS, AND ENHANCE DISCLOSURE AND DISCUSSION WITH THE PUBLIC AND CONSULTATION WITH THE STATES.
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INT/EDB |
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206 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
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HLT, FIN |
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207 |
RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF PACIFIC RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION AND LEARNING IN HAWAII AND SUPPORTING ITS DESIGNATION AS AN "EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY."
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EDN |
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208 |
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.
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EDN |
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209 |
URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENTER INTO LEASE NEGOTIATIONS WITH C&K BEACH SERVICE, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF A BEACH CONCESSION AT DUKE KAHANAMOKU BEACH.
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WLO |
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210 |
REQUESTING THE CENTER FOR SMART BUILDING AND COMMUNITY DESIGN TO DEVELOP ENERGY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND RETROFITTING OF BUILDINGS THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
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EEP |
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211 |
URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, THE STATE OF HAWAII, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK COOPERATIVELY TO PROTECT KAWAI NUI MARSH.
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WLO |
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212 |
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES.
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EEP, FIN |
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213 |
REQUESTING A SYSTEMWIDE FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I SYSTEM.
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HED, FIN |
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214 |
URGING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO RECOGNIZE WALKING AND BICYCLING AS FUNDAMENTAL MEANS OF RECREATION AND TRANSPORTATION IN HAWAII.
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TRN |
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215 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A STATEWIDE SUICIDE EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM.
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HLT, FIN |
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216 |
URGING THE GOVERNOR, THE LEGISLATURE, AND THE MAYORS AND COUNCILS OF THE RESPECTIVE COUNTIES TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO MAKE HAWAII A SMOKE-FREE STATE BY THE YEAR 2010.
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HLT |
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217 |
SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII GLOBAL YOUTH CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S EAST-WEST CENTER.
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INT, FIN |
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218 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PROGRAMMATIC AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII TOBACCO SETTLEMENT SPECIAL FUND.
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HLT, FIN |
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219 |
REQUESTING A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW AND REPORT ON THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE PUBLIC IS ENDANGERED BY VICIOUS OR DANGEROUS DOGS AND MEASURES TO ENSURE THE PUBLIC'S SAFETY.
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JUD, FIN |
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220 |
REQUEST THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF CLASSIFICATION AND DISTRICTING OF LANDS IN HOUSE DISTRICT 17 (HAWAII KAI).
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WLO, FIN |
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221 |
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESURFACE KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY BETWEEN INTERSTATE H1 AND LUNALILO HOME ROAD.
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TRN, FIN |
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222 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW AND STRENGTHEN ITS WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND PRACTICES.
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HLT, FIN |
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223 |
RECOGNIZING FARM ANIMALS AS SENTIENT BEINGS TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT AND PROTECTED FROM INHUMANE TREATMENT.
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AGR |
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224 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW INFRASTRUCTURAL AND STUDENT CAPACITY NEEDS OF THE KAILUA-KALAHEO COMPLEX AREA AND PLAN FOR A NEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL IN THE KAILUA-KALAHEO COMPLEX AREA.
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EDN |
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225 |
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION TO UNDERTAKE A TRAFFIC LIGHT STUDY OF THE INTERSECTION OF KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY AND ULUPII STREET IN KAILUA, OAHU.
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TRN |
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226 |
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.
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HLT/HUS, JUD |
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227 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY AND REPORT ON COMPETITIVE PRACTICES OF HEALTH INSURERS, MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS.
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CPC, FIN |
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228 |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAII CERVICAL CANCER ELIMINATION TASK FORCE.
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HLT, FIN |
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229 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF THE PHYSICIAN "ON-CALL" CRISIS ON THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER TRAUMA CENTER TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TO RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR GOVERNMENT RESPONSES TO THE "ON-CALL" CRISIS TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO TRAUMA LEVEL CARE.
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HLT, FIN |
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230 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT OF THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM.
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PSM/JUD, HLT, FIN |
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231 |
RELATING TO THE REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS PROTECTION COMMITTEE.
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JUD/HLT, FIN |
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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.
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HED/HLT, FIN |
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233 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAKE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE, IN WRITTEN AND ELECTRONIC FORMS, ON THE DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND PREVENTION OF HEPATITIS C TO ALL VETERANS, PHYSICIANS, OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND OTHER PERSONS AT HIGH RISK FOR HEPATITIS C.
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HLT, FIN |
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234 |
REQUESTING TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER TO PROVIDE CHILD, ADOLESCENT, AND ADULT PSYCHIATRISTS TO FEDERALLY FUNDED CLINICS TO MEET THE MENTAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED AREAS AND POPULATIONS.
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PSM/HLT, FIN |
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235 |
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO FACILITATE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VIABLE NATURALLY OCCURRING RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES.
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HUS/HLT |
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236 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT A STUDENT, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EXCHANGE PROGRAM TO INVOLVE STUDENTS IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITY IN HAWAII AND STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS IN THE PROVINCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES WITH WHICH THE STATE HAS STATE-PROVINCE RELATIONSHIPS.
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EDN/HED/INT, FIN |
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237 |
EXPRESSING THE LEGISLATURE'S CONCERN OVER THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE VERIZON HAWAII PENSION PLAN TO VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. UPON COMPLETION OF THE SALE OF VERIZON HAWAII, INC.
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CPC, FIN |
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238 |
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ABANDON THE UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED RESEARCH CENTER.
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HED, FIN |
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239 |
URGING THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS TO PLACE A MORATORIUM ON THE REMOVAL OF HOMELESS PEOPLE FROM LARGE PUBLIC PARKS.
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HSG/HUS |
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240 |
REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO EXAMINE THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF EXCLUDING FOOD FROM THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
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EDB, FIN |
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241 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF TAXATION AND BUDGET AND FINANCE TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND COST ANALYSIS OF RAISING THE STANDARD DEDUCTION OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS.
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FIN |
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242 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO PERFORM A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND COST ANALYSIS OF ESTABLISHING A GENERAL EXCISE TAX RETAIL HOLIDAY.
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EDB, FIN |
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243 |
REQUESTING THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT A JOINT INTERIM HEARING TO GATHER INFORMATION TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF AND TO IDENTIFY ISSUES SURROUNDING THE ALLOWANCE OF DRUG SNIFFING DOGS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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EDN/JUD, FIN |
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244 |
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY TO EXERCISE MORE LATITUDE IN LICENSING A PERSON WHO IS LICENSED AS A PSYCHOLOGIST IN ANOTHER STATE.
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CPC |
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245 |
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.
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EDN |
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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.
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EDN |
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247 |
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.
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EDN |
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248 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REINTEGRATE THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA WITH THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
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HED |
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249 |
URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO ALLOW ALL MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES RESERVE COMPONENT TO ACCESS THE TRICARE PROGRAM.
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PSM |
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250 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF COMBINING PUBLIC LIBRARIANS AND SCHOOL LIBRARIANS IN THE SAME COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT.
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EDN/LAB, FIN |
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251 |
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONPROFIT VISITOR CENTER AT HALAWA LANDING THAT WILL SERVE AS A GATEWAY FOR ALL OF THE HISTORIC SITES OF PEARL HARBOR.
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PSM |
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252 |
REQUESTING THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO WAIVE COMBAT INCOME WHEN CONSIDERING THE ELIGIBILITY OF MILITARY DEPENDENTS FOR INCOME-BASED SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS.
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PSM |
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253 |
REQUESTING THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LOWER THE RETIREMENT AGE FOR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS AND MILITARY RESERVISTS WITH TWENTY OR MORE YEARS OF SERVICE FROM SIXTY TO FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE.
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PSM |
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254 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ASSESS THE ADDITIONAL COSTS TO THE STATE OF IMPLEMENTING THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT AND REPORT ON THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S EFFORTS TO ADDRESS METHODOLOGICAL FLAWS OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT.
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EDN |
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255 |
ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM TASK FORCE ON THE ACCESSIBILITY OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO CONSIDER THE FEASIBILITY OF THE STATE AUTHORIZING TRAINED AND SUPERVISED MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS TO SAFELY PRESCRIBE PSYCHOTOPIC MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS.
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HLT, FIN |
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256 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROHIBIT THE SITING OF FUTURE LANDFILLS OVER AQUIFERS.
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EEP/WLO |
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257 |
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO MOVE MORE OF ITS OFFICES TO KAPOLEI.
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WLO, FIN |
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258 |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO MOVE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICES TO KAPOLEI.
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HLT, FIN |
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259 |
URGING THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO EXPEDITE THE INSPECTION OF FROZEN CARGO ARRIVING DOCKSIDE IN HAWAII.
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AGR/EDB |
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260 |
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COORDINATE THE CLEAN UP AND IMPROVEMENT OF STATE LANDS AT WEST LOCH, OAHU.
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WLO/EEP, FIN |
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261 |
REQUESTING STATE AGENCIES TO OBTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE'S LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND TAX PAYMENTS.
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TAC, TRN, LAB |
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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.
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AGR/WLO, FIN |
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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.
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AGR |
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264 |
REQUESTING GOVERNOR LINGLE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE CONSISTING OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE LONG-LINE FISHERMEN ASSOCIATION, AND OTHER INTERESTED GROUPS TO IDENTIFY A VIABLE, LONG-TERM SOLUTION TO THE NON-IMMIGRANT VISA STATUS OF ALIEN CREW MEMBERS OF FISHING VESSELS.
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WLO/PSM/INT |
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265 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO DELAY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ELIMINATION OF THE SOCIAL WORKER SERIES.
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LAB/HUS |
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266 |
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.
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HLT |
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267 |
REQUESTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND OCEAN RESOURCES TO CONDUCT INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS ON ALL ISLANDS ON THE NEED TO ESTABLISH MORE MARINE MANAGED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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WLO |
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268 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO ASSEMBLE AND MEET WITH STAKE HOLDERS WITH STRONG INTERESTS IN THE FUTURE OF MAUNA KEA TO ADDRESS CONCERNS AND PERTINENT ISSUES OF ASTRONOMICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE MAUNA KEA SUMMIT AND TO DETERMINE OR RECOMMEND SOLUTIONS TO THESE CONCERNS AND ISSUES.
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WLO/HED, FIN |
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269 |
REQUESTING A REPORT ON THE NUMBER OF LESS THAN FULL-TIME PUBLIC EMPLOYEES THAT ARE INELIGIBLE FOR HEALTH BENEFITS.
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LAB |
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270 |
REQUESTING A REPORT ON CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPT POSITIONS IN EACH EMPLOYING STATE JURISDICTION.
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LAB |
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271 |
REQUESTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I 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.
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EEP, JUD |
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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.
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EEP, FIN |
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273 |
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND ESTABLISH A VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PROGRAM IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE STATE.
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EDN |
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274 |
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCORPORATE INTO THE STUDENT WEIGHTED FORMULA THE ASSIGNMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND COUNSELING STAFF.
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EDN |
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275 |
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.
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HED, FIN |
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276 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CLAIM APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
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EDN/HUS, FIN |
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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.
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HLT |
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278 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO POST TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES BUDGET INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.
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HUS, FIN |
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279 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE A RETAIL SALES TAX RATE SUFFICIENT TO REPLACE THE STATE INCOME AND GENERAL EXCISE TAXES.
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EDB, FIN |
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280 |
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROVIDE MANDATORY LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD LEADERSHIP.
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FIN |
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281 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A DEFINITION OF CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY BY USING AN INVENTORY OF SCHOOL-LEVEL ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE CIVIC LEARNING IN STUDENTS.
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EDN, FIN |
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282 |
URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CREATE POLICIES THAT ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO GRANT SCHOOL CREDIT TO THE STUDENT MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
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EDN |
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283 |
URGING ALL MEMBERS OF THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO VISIT STUDENTS IN CLASSROOMS IN SUPPORT OF CIVIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE LEGISLATORS BACK TO SCHOOL ANNUAL PROGRAM.
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EDN |
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284 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY-BASED YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CAMPS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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EDN, FIN |
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285 |
URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CREATE POLICIES THAT ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO GRANT SCHOOL CREDIT TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO SERVE ON NON-PROFIT BOARDS, ADVISORY COUNCILS, OR COMMISSIONS.
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EDN |
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286 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS TO CONDUCT AN ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MONIES SPENT BY THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY IN ACHIEVING ITS STATED GOALS.
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HED/TAC, FIN |
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287 |
REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, WORKING JOINTLY WITH THE COUNTIES, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON FLOOD MITIGATION MEASURES FOR STREAMS IN THE KANEOHE AREA.
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PSM |
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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.
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HUS, FIN |
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289 |
REAFFIRMING HAWAII'S COMMITMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND ALL PROTECTIONS GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AND HAWAII, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL CHARTERS AND COVENANTS BY URGING PRESIDENT BUSH AND HIS ADMINISTRATION TO CHANGE THEIR POSITION ON THE UNITING AND STRENGTHENING AMERICA BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE TOOLS REQUIRED TO INTERCEPT AND OBSTRUCT TERRORISM ACT OF 2001, ALSO KNOWN AS THE USA PATRIOT ACT, AND AUTHORITY TO WITHHOLD FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF DETAINEES, AND REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK FOR THE REPEAL OF THE USA PATRIOT ACT.
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JUD |
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290 |
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO OPPOSE ANY SCHEME FOR PRIVATIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.
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LAB |
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291 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A STEM CELL RESEARCH TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND PROPOSE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO THE FEASIBILITY OF ENCOURAGING STEM CELL RESEARCH IN HAWAII.
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HLT |
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292 |
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO EVALUATE THE POLICIES AND PRACTICES OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN IN RELATION TO ITS LOCAL INVESTMENTS FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION IN HAWAII.
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LAB, FIN |
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293 |
URGING THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO FULFILL ITS CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY MANDATE TO PROTECT PUBLIC TRUST INSTREAM USES.
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WLO |
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294 |
PROCLAIMING DECEMBER 15 OF EVERY YEAR AS BILL OF RIGHTS DAY.
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JUD |
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295 |
REQUESTING COORDINATION BY STATE AND COUNTY REGULATORY AGENCIES WITH RESPECT TO THE MANAGEMENT OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (GMO) RELATING TO HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
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AGR/EEP, FIN |
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296 |
URGING THAT KEY STATE AND COUNTY PERSONNEL INVOLVED WITH HEALTH PROGRAMS BE EDUCATED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH ECONOMICS TO INCORPORATE INTO THEIR EVALUATIONS AND DECISION-MAKING.
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HLT, FIN |
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119 |
REQUESTING THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INTERIM HEARING TO GATHER INFORMATION TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF AND TO IDENTIFY ISSUES SURROUNDING THE ALLOWANCE OF DRUG SNIFFING DOGS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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EDN/JUD, LMG |
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120 |
REQUESTING THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INTERIM HEARING TO GATHER INFORMATION TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF AND TO IDENTIFY ISSUES SURROUNDING THE ALLOWANCE OF DRUG SNIFFING DOGS IN STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
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PSM/JUD, LMG |
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121 |
REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT THE EASING OF RESTRICTIONS ON HUMANITARIAN VISAS.
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INT |
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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.
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HED |
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123 |
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.
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HLT, LMG |
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124 |
SUPPORTING ESTATE GROWN HAWAII NONI AND ENCOURAGING CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE AND SUPPORT ESTATE GROWN HAWAII NONI AND THE LOCAL NONI INDUSTRY.
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AGR |
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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.
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HED |
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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.
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FIN |
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127 |
URGING THE GOVERNOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, WHENEVER OCEANFRONT PROPERTY IS ACQUIRED AND DEVELOPED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES FOR PRIVATE USE, TO ACQUIRE COMPARABLE OCEANFRONT PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE AS A BEACH PARK.
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WLO, FIN |
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128 |
ENCOURAGING DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING IN STATE PARKS.
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WLO/EEP |
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129 |
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.
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TRN/PSM |
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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.
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HUS, EDN |
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131 |
SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE KUALI'I NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA THAT THE UNIVERSITY CONFER HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREES ON GENOA KEAWE, PUALANI KANA'OLE KANAHELE, NAINOA THOMPSON, AND LEVON OHAI.
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HAW, HED |
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132 |
SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW HAWAI'INUIAKEA SCHOOL OF HAWAIIAN KNOWLEDGE AND THE MERGER OF THE KAMAKAKUOKALANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN STUDIES, HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT, NATIVE HAWAIIAN LEADERSHIP PROJECT, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN STUDENT SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
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HAW, HED |
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133 |
URGING THE COUNTIES TO EXEMPT KULEANA LANDS FROM ALL REAL PROPERTY TAXES.
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HAW, FIN |
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134 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON STATUTORY IMPLIED CONSENT FORMS.
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JUD, FIN |
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135 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REFRAIN FROM RULEMAKING OR APPLYING ANY DEFINITION OF "MIXED WINE" OR "MIXED SPIRITS" UNDER THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER LAW.
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EEP |
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136 |
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COOPERATE WITH EMPLOYERS OF THE VILLAGE PARK AND UPPER WAIPAHU COMMUNITIES TO ARRANGE FOR ADEQUATE BUS SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED FOR RESIDENTS DURING THE PEAK COMMUTE HOURS OF THE WORKDAY.
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TRN, FIN |
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137 |
REQUESTING A REVIEW OF THE ISSUES SURROUNDING THE SHORELINE CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING SHORELINE SETBACKS.
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WLO |
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138 |
OPPOSING THE PRIVATIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY.
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LAB |
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139 |
URGING CONGRESS TO PASS FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS BY ALLOWING PURCHASE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FROM CANADA AND OTHER COUNTRIES THAT MEET FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT REIMPORTATION.
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CPC/HLT |
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140 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A COST BREAKDOWN OF THE BUDGET AMOUNT ALLOCATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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EDN |
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141 |
URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND COMPENSATION TO NUCLEAR VICTIMS IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS.
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HLT/INT |
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142 |
SUPPORTING HIGH QUALITY FEDERALLY FUNDED EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE.
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EDN/HED |
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143 |
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO APPROVE LEGISLATION REQUIRING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO PROVIDE MAIL RECIPIENTS THE OPTION OF BEING INCLUDED ON A LIST OF THOSE NOT WISHING TO RECEIVE ANY UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL MAIL.
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CPC |
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144 |
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.
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HED/WLO, FIN |
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145 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CHANGE THE TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH POSTGRADUATE DEGREES IN FIELDS OTHER THAN EDUCATION TO ALLOW THEM TO TEACH ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES IN MATH, SCIENCE, AND ENGLISH.
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EDN/LAB, FIN |
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146 |
REQUESTING THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OF THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO COORDINATE THE UPDATING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII OCEAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN.
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WLO, FIN |
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147 |
URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.
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HAW, JUD |
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148 |
URGING THE ADOPTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD.
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INT, JUD |
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149 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO GRANT SCHOOL CREDIT TO STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC VARSITY SPORTS.
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EDN |
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150 |
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO LOOK AT THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM TO REDUCE THE INSTANCES OF SPEEDING ON HAWAII ROADS.
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TRN, JUD |
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151 |
DECLARING MAY 5, 2005, AS CLEANERS' APPRECIATION DAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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LAB |
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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.
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EDN, FIN |
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153 |
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REFRAIN FROM ENTERING INTO THE FREE TRADE AREA OF THE AMERICAS AND URGING THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO CONDUCT INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS IN A MANNER THAT WILL PRESERVE THE STATES' RESPONSIBILITY TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN REGULATORY STRUCTURES, AVOID LITIGATION IN WORLD COURTS, AND ENHANCE DISCLOSURE AND DISCUSSION WITH THE PUBLIC AND CONSULTATION WITH THE STATES.
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INT/EDB |
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154 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
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HLT, FIN |
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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.
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EDN |
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156 |
URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENTER INTO LEASE NEGOTIATIONS WITH C&K BEACH SERVICE, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF A BEACH CONCESSION AT DUKE KAHANAMOKU BEACH.
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WLO |
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157 |
REQUESTING THE CENTER FOR SMART BUILDING AND COMMUNITY DESIGN TO DEVELOP ENERGY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND RETROFITTING OF BUILDINGS THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
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EEP |
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158 |
URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, THE STATE OF HAWAII, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK COOPERATIVELY TO PROTECT KAWAI NUI MARSH.
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WLO |
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159 |
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES.
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EEP, FIN |
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160 |
URGING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO RECOGNIZE WALKING AND BICYCLING AS FUNDAMENTAL MEANS OF RECREATION AND TRANSPORTATION IN HAWAII.
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TRN |
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161 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A STATEWIDE SUICIDE EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM.
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HLT, FIN |
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162 |
URGING THE GOVERNOR, THE LEGISLATURE, AND THE MAYORS AND COUNCILS OF THE RESPECTIVE COUNTIES TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO MAKE HAWAII A SMOKE-FREE STATE BY THE YEAR 2010.
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HLT |
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163 |
SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII GLOBAL YOUTH CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S EAST-WEST CENTER.
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INT, FIN |
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164 |
REQUEST THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF CLASSIFICATION AND DISTRICTING OF LANDS IN HOUSE DISTRICT 17 (HAWAII KAI).
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WLO, FIN |
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165 |
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESURFACE KALANIANAOLE HIGHWAY BETWEEN INTERSTATE H1 AND LUNALILO HOME ROAD.
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TRN, FIN |
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166 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW AND STRENGTHEN ITS WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND PRACTICES.
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HLT, FIN |
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167 |
RECOGNIZING FARM ANIMALS AS SENTIENT BEINGS TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT AND PROTECTED FROM INHUMANE TREATMENT.
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AGR |
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168 |
ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE TO FURTHER IDENTIFY NEAR-TERM SOLUTIONS TO HAWAII'S SHORTAGE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PROBLEM WITH HOMELESSNESS.
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HSG |
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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.
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HLT/HUS, JUD |
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170 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY AND REPORT ON COMPETITIVE PRACTICES OF HEALTH INSURERS, MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS.
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CPC, FIN |
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171 |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAII CERVICAL CANCER ELIMINATION TASK FORCE.
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HLT, FIN |
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172 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT A STUDENT, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EXCHANGE PROGRAM TO INVOLVE STUDENTS IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITY IN HAWAII AND STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS IN THE PROVINCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES WITH WHICH THE STATE HAS STATE-PROVINCE RELATIONSHIPS.
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EDN/HED/INT, FIN |
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173 |
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ABANDON THE UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED RESEARCH CENTER.
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HED, FIN |
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174 |
REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO EXAMINE THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF EXCLUDING FOOD FROM THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
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EDB, FIN |
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175 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF TAXATION AND BUDGET AND FINANCE TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND COST ANALYSIS OF RAISING THE STANDARD DEDUCTION OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS.
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FIN |
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176 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO PERFORM A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND COST ANALYSIS OF ESTABLISHING A GENERAL EXCISE TAX RETAIL HOLIDAY.
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EDB, FIN |
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177 |
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY TO EXERCISE MORE LATITUDE IN LICENSING A PERSON WHO IS LICENSED AS A PSYCHOLOGIST IN ANOTHER STATE.
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CPC |
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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.
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EDN |
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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.
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EDN |
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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.
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EDN |
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181 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REINTEGRATE THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA WITH THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
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HED |
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182 |
URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO ALLOW ALL MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES RESERVE COMPONENT TO ACCESS THE TRICARE PROGRAM.
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PSM |
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183 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF COMBINING PUBLIC LIBRARIANS AND SCHOOL LIBRARIANS IN THE SAME COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT.
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EDN/LAB, FIN |
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184 |
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONPROFIT VISITOR CENTER AT HALAWA LANDING THAT WILL SERVE AS A GATEWAY FOR ALL OF THE HISTORIC SITES OF PEARL HARBOR.
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PSM |
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185 |
REQUESTING THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO WAIVE COMBAT INCOME WHEN CONSIDERING THE ELIGIBILITY OF MILITARY DEPENDENTS FOR INCOME-BASED SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS.
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PSM |
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186 |
REQUESTING THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LOWER THE RETIREMENT AGE FOR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS AND MILITARY RESERVISTS WITH TWENTY OR MORE YEARS OF SERVICE FROM SIXTY TO FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE.
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PSM |
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187 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ASSESS THE ADDITIONAL COSTS TO THE STATE OF IMPLEMENTING THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT AND REPORT ON THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S EFFORTS TO ADDRESS METHODOLOGICAL FLAWS OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT.
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EDN |
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188 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROHIBIT THE SITING OF FUTURE LANDFILLS OVER AQUIFERS.
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EEP/WLO |
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189 |
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO MOVE MORE OF ITS OFFICES TO KAPOLEI.
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WLO, FIN |
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190 |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO MOVE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICES TO KAPOLEI.
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HLT, FIN |
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191 |
URGING THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO EXPEDITE THE INSPECTION OF FROZEN CARGO ARRIVING DOCKSIDE IN HAWAII.
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AGR/EDB |
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192 |
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COORDINATE THE CLEAN UP AND IMPROVEMENT OF STATE LANDS AT WEST LOCH, OAHU.
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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.
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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.
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195 |
REQUESTING GOVERNOR LINGLE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE CONSISTING OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE LONG-LINE FISHERMEN ASSOCIATION, AND OTHER INTERESTED GROUPS TO IDENTIFY A VIABLE, LONG-TERM SOLUTION TO THE NON-IMMIGRANT VISA STATUS OF ALIEN CREW MEMBERS OF FISHING VESSELS.
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196 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO DELAY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ELIMINATION OF THE SOCIAL WORKER SERIES.
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197 |
REQUESTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND OCEAN RESOURCES TO CONDUCT INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS ON ALL ISLANDS ON THE NEED TO ESTABLISH MORE MARINE MANAGED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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198 |
REQUESTING A REPORT ON THE NUMBER OF LESS THAN FULL-TIME PUBLIC EMPLOYEES THAT ARE INELIGIBLE FOR HEALTH BENEFITS.
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199 |
REQUESTING A REPORT ON CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPT POSITIONS IN EACH EMPLOYING STATE JURISDICTION.
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200 |
REQUESTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I 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.
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201 |
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND ESTABLISH A VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PROGRAM IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE STATE.
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202 |
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCORPORATE INTO THE STUDENT WEIGHTED FORMULA THE ASSIGNMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND COUNSELING STAFF.
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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.
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204 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CLAIM APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
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205 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO POST TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES BUDGET INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.
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HUS, FIN |
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206 |
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROVIDE MANDATORY LEADERSHIP TRAINING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD LEADERSHIP.
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207 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A DEFINITION OF CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY BY USING AN INVENTORY OF SCHOOL-LEVEL ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE CIVIC LEARNING IN STUDENTS.
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208 |
URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CREATE POLICIES THAT ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO GRANT SCHOOL CREDIT TO THE STUDENT MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
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209 |
URGING ALL MEMBERS OF THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO VISIT STUDENTS IN CLASSROOMS IN SUPPORT OF CIVIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE LEGISLATORS BACK TO SCHOOL ANNUAL PROGRAM.
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210 |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY-BASED YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CAMPS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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211 |
URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CREATE POLICIES THAT ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO GRANT SCHOOL CREDIT TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO SERVE ON NON-PROFIT BOARDS, ADVISORY COUNCILS, OR COMMISSIONS.
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212 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS TO CONDUCT AN ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MONIES SPENT BY THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY IN ACHIEVING ITS STATED GOALS.
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213 |
REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, WORKING JOINTLY WITH THE COUNTIES, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON FLOOD MITIGATION MEASURES FOR STREAMS IN THE KANEOHE AREA.
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214 |
REAFFIRMING HAWAII'S COMMITMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND ALL PROTECTIONS GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AND HAWAII, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL CHARTERS AND COVENANTS BY URGING PRESIDENT BUSH AND HIS ADMINISTRATION TO CHANGE THEIR POSITION ON THE UNITING AND STRENGTHENING AMERICA BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE TOOLS REQUIRED TO INTERCEPT AND OBSTRUCT TERRORISM ACT OF 2001, ALSO KNOWN AS THE USA PATRIOT ACT, AND AUTHORITY TO WITHHOLD FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF DETAINEES, AND REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK FOR THE REPEAL OF THE USA PATRIOT ACT.
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215 |
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO OPPOSE ANY SCHEME FOR PRIVATIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.
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LAB |
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216 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A STEM CELL RESEARCH TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND PROPOSE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO THE FEASIBILITY OF ENCOURAGING STEM CELL RESEARCH IN HAWAII.
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217 |
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO EVALUATE THE POLICIES AND PRACTICES OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN IN RELATION TO ITS LOCAL INVESTMENTS FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION AND IMPLEMENTATION IN HAWAII.
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LAB, FIN |
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218 |
URGING THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO FULFILL ITS CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY MANDATE TO PROTECT PUBLIC TRUST INSTREAM USES.
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219 |
PROCLAIMING DECEMBER 15 OF EVERY YEAR AS BILL OF RIGHTS DAY.
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220 |
REQUESTING COORDINATION BY STATE AND COUNTY REGULATORY AGENCIES WITH RESPECT TO THE MANAGEMENT OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (GMO) RELATING TO HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
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1094, SD1 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER. Appropriates funds for the Hana Community Health Center. (SD1)
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1872 |
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST PALOLO CHINESE HOME AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Palolo Chinese Home in financing the capital costs related to the expansion, construction, and rebuilding of its facilities.
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1876, SD2 |
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS. Requires the DOT to use federal alternative standards that take into account environmental, scenic, aesthetic, historic, and other impacts when repairing or reconstructing a scenic highway in the state highway system. Limits state and utility liability. Establishes advisory commission. Appropriates funds for commission. (SD2)
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140 |
REQUESTING A TASK FORCE BE CONVENED TO CONDUCT A COST ANALYSIS ASSESSMENT OF DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING A STATE DNA LAB.
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151 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING IN HAWAII A CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF GLOBAL HEALTH, WELFARE, EDUCATION, AND PEACE BY AND FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES.
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113 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING IN HAWAII A CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF GLOBAL HEALTH, WELFARE, EDUCATION, AND PEACE BY AND FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES.
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