THE SENATE

OF THE

TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

STATE OF HAWAII

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

 

FIFTY-SECOND DAY

April 20, 2006-Thursday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Invocation by Senator Norman Sakamoto

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

Introductions

  1. Messages from the Governor: No(s). 493-525
  2. G.M. NO.

    TITLE

    REFERRAL

         

    493

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (HCDA), Gubernatorial Nominee, C. SCOTT BRADLEY, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    CPH

         

    494

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHAUNA V. TUOHY, for a term to expire 6-30-2009.

    HTH

         

    495

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Highway Safety Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, RON J. FLEET, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    TGO

         

    496

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Highway Safety Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD E. VELAZQUEZ, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    TGO

         

    497

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Historic Places Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, WILLIAM DONALD SOUZA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    MAT

         

    498

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Administration (HFD), Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLES G. KING, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    CPH

         

    499

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Administration (HFD), Gubernatorial Nominee, BETTY LOU LARSON, for a term to expire 6-30-2009.

    CPH

         

    500

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Administration (HFD), Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID LAWRENCE, for a term to expire 6-30-2008.

    CPH

         

    501

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Administration (HFD), Gubernatorial Nominee, ELIZABETH W. MEYERSON, for a term to expire 6-30-2009.

    CPH

         

    502

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Administration (HFD), Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLES A. STED, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    CPH

         

    503

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, ULULANI K. SHERLOCK, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    JHW

         

    504

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Islands of Maui and Lanai, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLES KAULUWEHI MAXWELL SR., for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    JHW

         

    505

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Massage Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, RHONDA C. SCOTT, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    CPH

         

    506

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Medical Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, EUGENE A.H. MAGNIER M.D., for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    TGO

         

    507

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Medical Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEO MAHER MD, MHA, FAAN, for a term to expire 6-30-2006.

    TGO

         

    508

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Medical Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEO MAHER MD, MHA, FAAN, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    TGO

         

    509

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, STACY STAN KAWAI HIGA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    HRE

         

    510

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, BRYSEN CRAIG POULTON, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    HRE

         

    511

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai'i Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN DELONG, for a term to expire 6-30-2007.

    EIA

         

    512

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Procurement Policy Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LESLIE S. CHINEN, for a term to expire 6-30-2009.

    TGO

         

    513

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Procurement Policy Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DARYLE ANN HO RN, BSN, CWS, for a term to expire 6-30-2009.

    TGO

         

    514

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Public Housing Administration (PHA), Gubernatorial Nominee, CAROL R. IGNACIO, for a term to expire 6-30-2009.

    CPH

         

    515

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Public Housing Administration (PHA), Gubernatorial Nominee, LINDA L. SMITH, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    CPH

         

    516

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Public Housing Administration (PHA), Gubernatorial Nominee, MATTIE A. YOSHIOKA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    CPH

         

    517

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kaho'olawe, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANDREW MUTSUO HIROSE, for a term to expire 6-30-2007.

    JHW

         

    518

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD SCHNITZLER, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    BED

         

    519

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD SCHNITZLER, for a term to expire 6-30-2006.

    BED

         

    520

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MELANIE KING, for a term to expire adjournment sine die.

    WAM

         

    521

    Informing the Senate that on April 19, 2006, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2018 SD1 (Act 009)

    FILE

         

    522

    Informing the Senate that on April 19, 2006, the Governor returned the following bill without approval: SB3008

    FILE

         

    523

    Letter dated April 13, 2006, in accordance with Section 9, Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii, amending her March 17, 2006, request for immediate consideration and passage of H.B. No. 970 to incorporate additional emergency funding totaling $3,169,257 in general funds, $29,300,000 in state highway special funds, and $17,450,000 in general obligation bond funds, and a reduction of $2,700,000 in federal funds for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, and the Department of Transportation.

    FILE

         

    524

    Letter dated April 18, 2006, requesting to amend S.B. No. 2339, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, to add emergency funding in the amount of $2,356,497 in general funds to pay for Hawaii National Guard helicopter medical transport services.

    FILE

         

    525

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai‘i Hurricane Relief Fund, Gubernatorial Nominee, LIONEL Y. TOKIOKA, for a term to expire 6-30-2009.

    CPH

         
         
  3. Departmental Communications: None
  4.  

  5. House Communications: No(s). 768-770
  6.  

    Informing the Senate that on April 19, 2006, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bill(s):

    REFERRAL

         

    768

    H.B. No. 2043, H.D. 2, S.D. 3

    Adds Representative Green as a member.

    S.B. No. 2961, S.D 1, H.D. 1

    Adds Representative Green and Yamane as members.

    S.B. No. 3262, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    Adds Representative Green as a member.

    FILE

         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 19, 2006, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bill(s):

     
         

    769

    H.B. No. 3016, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    Adds Representative Stevens as a member.

    FILE

         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 19, 2006, the House named conferees to the following bill(s):

     
         

    770

    H.B. No. 1021, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

    Representatives Morita/Herkes/Evans, Co-Chairs; Pine

    FILE

         
  7. Senate Communications: None
  8. Judiciary Communications: None
  9.  

     

     

  10. Conference Committee Reports: Nos. 4
  11. 4-06

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    S.B. No. 2609, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO WRIT OF CERTIORARI."

    (Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

       
       
       
  12. Standing Committee Reports: No(s). 3685-3704
  13. 3685

    (One Day Notice)

    (IGA)

    H.C.R. No. 262, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL A LIGHTED CROSSWALK ON KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY IN KANEOHE, OAHU, AT THE CROSSWALK BETWEEN LILIPUNA ROAD AND MEHANA STREET AND TO ESTABLISH A MARKED CROSSWALK ON KEOLU DRIVE NEAR KAELEPULU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3686

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA/IGA)

    H.C.R. No. 12, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK FEDERAL FUNDING TO BE USED FOR PROGRAMS AND MEASURES INTENDED TO PREVENT AND FIGHT AGAINST INVASIVE SPECIES IN HAWAII." (AMENDED TITLE)

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3687

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

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

    "URGING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO IMMEDIATELY RESCIND BOTH ITS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND ANY CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT AWARDED, OR COMMITMENT MADE, TO ALEXANDER & BALDWIN PROPERTIES, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF KAKAAKO MAKAI."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3688

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    H.C.R. No. 98, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PREPARE A PLAN TO REDUCE THE STATEWIDE FERAL PIG POPULATION." (AMENDED TITLE)

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3689

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA/IGA)

    H.C.R. No. 155, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF REDEVELOPING THE OLD NAHIKU SCHOOL SITE AND MAKING IT AVAILABLE AS A COMMUNITY FACILITY."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3690

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

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

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSULT WITH HAWAIIAN CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS BEFORE SELECTING ANY COMMERCIAL VENDORS AT THE NU`UANU PALI LOOKOUT ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU." (AMENDED TITLE)

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3691

    (One Day Notice)

    (WLA)

    H.C.R. No. 249

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REEVALUATE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE HILO BAY RECREATIONAL THRILL CRAFT ZONE."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3692

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    H.C.R. No. 84

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW THE AVAILABLE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON DECABROMODIPHENYL ETHER AND ASSESS THE AVAILABILITY OF SAFER, EFFECTIVE, AND TECHNICALLY FEASIBLE FLAME RETARDANTS THAT CAN BE USED IN ITS PLACE."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3693

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH/IGA)

    H.C.R. No. 76, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT ON THE STATUS OF ITS LITIGATION AGAINST WASTE MANAGEMENT OF HAWAII, INC. AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND REPORT ON HOW THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONDUCTS HEALTH SURVEILLANCES RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, SUCH AS LANDFILLS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE, AND HOW THE DIVISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WORK TOGETHER TO SHARE INFORMATION AND DETERMINE ANY ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3694

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

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

    "REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A TRAUMA SYSTEM PLAN FOR HAWAII."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3695

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

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

    "REQUESTING LEAHI HOSPITAL TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ITS EXISTING CAMPUS THAT WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ITS UNIQUE LOCATION AND RELATIONSHIPS IN EAST HONOLULU."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3696

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH/HMS)

    H.C.R. No. 290, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONVENE A FOCUS GROUP WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO ASSESS YEARLY SERVICE DELIVERY NEEDS AND LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR KUPUNA CARE."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3697

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

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

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE FAMILY PLANNING FUNDING NEEDS FOR LEGISLATIVE CONSIDERATION IN THE STATE'S FISCAL BIENNIAL 2007-2009 BUDGET."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3698

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 341

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD CHARLES JACKSON, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3699

    (One Day Notice)

    (EDM)

    H.C.R. No. 47

    "URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE NATION'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASING EDUCATION FUNDING."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3700

    (One Day Notice)

    (EDM)

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

    "REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO PROVIDE RENT RELIEF TO THE USS BOWFIN SUBMARINE MUSEUM AND PARK AND USS MISSOURI MEMORIAL."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3701

    (One Day Notice)

    (EDM)

    H.C.R. No. 120

    "URGING THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO FULLY RESTORE THE BUDGET CUTS TO THE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL BUDGET OF THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3702

    (One Day Notice)

    (EIA)

    H.C.R. No. 312, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE HAWAI’I INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING UNITED NATIONS’ HUMAN RIGHTS INSTRUMENTS FOR ADOPTION BY THE STATE OF HAWAI’I." (AMENDED TITLE)

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3703

    (One Day Notice)

    (IGA/TGO)

    H.C.R. No. 86

    "REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INCLUDE IN ITS TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR A LIGHT-RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM AN ADDITIONAL SPUR LINE TO MILILANI."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3704

    (HMS)

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

    "URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, ADULT FOSTER HOME ASSOCIATION, AND CASE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL TO WORK TOGETHER TO CLEARLY DEFINE AND RECOMMEND THE THREE DISTINCT COMPONENTS OF THE RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES SERVICE ARRAY AND THEIR MODE OF SERVICE DELIVERY, FOR INCLUSION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES QUEST EXPANDED ACCESS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL." (AMENDED TITLE)

    (Recommends referral to WAM)

         
         
         

     

     

     

    ORDER OF THE DAY

  14. Deferred Matters – Advise and Consent
  15. 3649

    TSM

    G.M. No. 356

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, VERNON FOOK LEONG CHAR, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

         
         

    3649

    TSM

    G.M. No. 357

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAWAIKAPUOKALANI K. HEWETT, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

         
         
  16. Final Reading
  17. S.B. No. 1317, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO COURT APPOINTED COUNSEL."

    (Appointed Counsel; Compensation)

       
       

    S.B. No. 1512, S.D. 1, H.D. 3

    "RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW."

    (Health; Domestic Violence Fatality Review)

       
       

    S.B. No. 2166, S.D. 2, H.D. 3

    "RELATING TO MINORS."

    (Minor; Legal Capacity; Medical Care and Services)

       
       

    S.B. No. 2255, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS."

    (Fraud Crimes; Statute of Limitations)

       
       

    S.B. No. 2597, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO APPELLATE JURISDICTION."

    (Appellate Jurisdiction; Authority to Issue Orders and Writs)

       
       

    S.B. No. 2599, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO APPEALS."

    (Judicial Appeals; Intermediate Appeals Court; Filing Fees)

       
       

    S.B. No. 2603, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE."

    (Motor Vehicle Insurance; Offenses)

       
       

    S.B. No. 2606, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO BAIL."

    (Judiciary; Bail; Unclaimed Bail Money)

       
       

    S.B. No. 2607, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "RELATING TO TRANSFER OF APPEALS."

    (Judicial Appeal; Transfer of Cases from ICA to Supreme Court)

       
       

     

     

     

  18. Advise and Consent
  19. 3664

    HTH

    G.M. No. 340

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kaua'i Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, BRENDA K. VIADO MA, BAE, CRC, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

         
         

    3665

    JHW

    G.M. No. 327

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, DONALD S.M. CHANG, for a term to expire 6-30-2007."

         
         

    3665

    JHW

    G.M. No. 328

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, FRANCIS KAHOU LUM, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

         
         

    3666

    JHW

    G.M. No. 349

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, BEVERLY JEAN WITHINGTON, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

         
         

    3667

    JHW

    G.M. No. 350

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, LISA KEALA CARTER, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

         
         

    3668

    JHW

    G.M. No. 368

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Crime Victim Compensation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, THOMAS T. WATTS, for a term to expire 6-30-2006."

         
         

    3668

    JHW

    G.M. No. 369

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Crime Victim Compensation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, THOMAS T. WATTS, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

         
         

    3669

    JHW

    G.M. No. 370

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Defender Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JEFFREY ALAN HAWK, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

         
         

    3670

    JHW

    G.M. No. 373

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai‘i Paroling Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, DANE K. ODA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

         
         

    3671

    CPH

    G.M. No. 365

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Boxing Commission of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT M. LEE, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

         
         

    3672

    CPH

    G.M. No. 376

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Public Accountancy, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOEL C. PERALTO CPA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

         
         

    3673

    CPH

    G.M. No. 380

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RANDALL B.C. LAU, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

         
         

    3674

    CPH

    G.M. No. 391

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DANIEL NELSON, JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

         
         

    3675

    CPH

    G.M. No. 392

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Massage Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOY EMI SAKAMOTO, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

         
         

    3676

    CPH

    G.M. No. 394

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Pharmacy, Gubernatorial Nominee, LAURIE H.Y. KAWAMURA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

         
         
         

     

     

     

     

     

     

  20. Adopt Resolutions
  21. 3684

    HMS

    H.C.R. No. 35, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES GOVERNING PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN IN TEMPORARY FOSTER CUSTODY WITH KIN OR NON-KIN FOSTER PARENTS." (Recommends referral to JHW)

         
         

    3658

    JHW

    H.C.R. No. 232

    "URGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER THE MERITS OF CREATING A MONUMENT TO THE CITIZENS OF THE KINGDOM OF HAWAII IN COLLABORATION WITH HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATIONS, RESPECTED KUPUNA IN THE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES."

         
         

    3659

    JHW

    H.C.R. No. 74

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO PROVIDE A STATUS REPORT ON THE PROGRESS OF A PLANNED CORRECTIONAL FACILITY LOCATED ON PUUNENE ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI."

         
         

    3660

    JHW

    H.C.R. No. 119

    "URGING THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS TO IMMEDIATELY RATIFY THE AMENDMENTS MADE TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT OF 1920, AS AMENDED, AS EMBODIED IN ACT 302, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2001, AND TO RECOGNIZE HAWAIIAN HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AS SELF-GOVERNING ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITIES FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES."

         
         

    3661

    EIA

    H.C.R. No. 243

    "CONDEMNING THE GENOCIDE IN WESTERN SUDAN AND URGING CONGRESS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE PRESIDENT TO ENGAGE THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE OF DARFUR."

         
         

    3662

    EIA/BED

    H.C.R. No. 273, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO INCLUDE A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND DESIGNATE THIS REPRESENTATIVE AS THE SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII." (AMENDED TITLE)

         
         

    3663

    BED/EIA

    H.C.R. No. 82

    "SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FUND MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY IN HAWAII."

         
         

    3677

    CPH

    H.C.R. No. 64

    "URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT AND SECURE PASSAGE OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING A CATASTROPHIC REINSURANCE FUND TO SUPPORT STATE EFFORTS TO KEEP HOMEOWNERS' DISASTER INSURANCE AFFORDABLE."

         
         

    3678

    CPH

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

    "REQUESTING DEL MONTE AND THE CAMPBELL ESTATE TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO CONTINUE TO RESIDE AT KUNIA CAMP AT LEAST UNTIL DECEMBER 2008, TO ALLOW THE RESIDENTS TIME TO FIND HOUSING SOLUTIONS OR AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE HOUSING."

         
         

    3679

    MAT/EIA

    H.C.R. No. 109, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "SUPPORTING THE PLANNED 2006 COMMEMORATION OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FUKUOKA AND HAWAII SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP." (AMENDED TITLE)

         
         

    3680

    HMS

    S.R. No. 161, S.D. 1

    "SUPPORTING SOCIAL EQUALITY FOR ALL HAWAII RESIDENTS."

         
         

    3681

    HMS

    H.C.R. No. 57

    "URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS THAT ASSIST HUNGRY AMERICANS."

         
         

    3682

    HMS

    H.C.R. No. 8

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

         
         

    3683

    HMS/HTH

    H.C.R. No. 41, S.D. 1

    "RECOGNIZING MARCH AS CAREGIVERS' MONTH IN HAWAII."

         
         

    H.C.R. No. 27, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, THE PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN, THE JAPAN DEFENSE AGENCY, AND THE NATIONAL DIET OF JAPAN TO TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE THE UNITED STATES MILITARY PRESENCE IN OKINAWA."

     

  22. Referrals
  23. G.M. NO.

    TITLE

    REFERRAL

         

    473

    Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALMA A. CABERTO, for a term to expire 6-30-2010.

    WLA

         

     

     

  24. Miscellaneous Communications: None
  25. Miscellaneous Business
  26. Reconsideration of Disagreement to House Amendments; One Day Notice for Final Reading

    S.B. No. 427, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    TGO, JHW

    "RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY."

         

    S.B. No. 2357, H.D. 1

    EIA/WLA, JHW

    "RELATING TO SECTION 13 OF ACT 380, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 1997."

     

  27. Announcements
  28. Committee Hearing Schedule:

    COMMITTEE

    DATE & TIME

    ROOM

    HRE

    4/20/2006 1:15 PM

    212

    IGA

    4/20/2006 2:45 PM

    224

    WLA

    4/20/2006 2:45 PM

    312

    HMS

    4/20/2006 4:00 PM

    229

    MAT

    4/21/2006 9:00 AM

    414

    WAM

    4/21/2006 9:00 AM

    211

    BED

    4/21/2006 9:30 AM

    414

    CPH/IGA

    4/21/2006 10:00 AM

    016

    CPH

    4/21/2006 11:15 AM

    016

    HTH

    4/21/2006 2:30 PM

    229

    WLA

    4/21/2006 2:45 PM

    212

    JHW

    4/24/2006 9:00 AM

    407

    HTH

    4/24/2006 2:30 PM

    229

         

  29. Adjournment