THE SENATE

OF THE

TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

STATE OF HAWAII

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

 

FIFTY-FOURTH DAY

April 24, 2006-Monday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Invocation by Reverend Fritz Fritschel

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

Introductions

  1. Messages from the Governor: No(s). 526-529
  2. G.M. NO.

    TITLE

    REFERRAL

         

    526

    Informing the Senate that on April 21, 2006, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2224 (Act010)

    FILE

         

    527

    Informing the Senate that on April 21, 2006, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB3250, HD1 (Act011)

    FILE

         

    528

    Informing the Senate that on April 21, 2006, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2057, HD2 (Act012)

    FILE

         

    529

    Informing the Senate that on April 21, 2006, the Governor has withdrawn BEVERLY ANN SHEA, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Board of Veterinary Examiners from consideration by the Senate (GM492).

    FILE

  3. Departmental Communications: No(s). 50
  4. D.C. NO.

    TITLE

    REFERRAL

         

    50

    From the State Auditor dated April 20, 2006, transmitting a report, "Implications of the Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement for General Excise Tax Revenues," prepared by Professor William F. Fox and Professor William B. Stokely of the University of Tennessee.

    FILE

         
         
  5. House Communications: No(s). 781-793
  6.  

    Informing the Senate that on April, 21, 2006, the House discharge all conferees to the following bill:

    REFERRAL

    781

    S.B. No. 3186, S.D. 2, H.D. 2

    "RELATING TO ENERGY."(Energy; Maximum Pre-tax Wholesale Gasoline; Petroleum Industry Monitoring)

    FILE

         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 21, 2006, the following Senate Concurrent Resolution(s) were adopted in the House:

         

    782

    S.C.R. No. 67, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ENSURE THAT THE CURRENT RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES SERVICE ARRAY IS NOT DISMANTLED WITH THE PROPOSED QUEST EXPANSION PROGRAM."(Preservation of the Residential Alternatives Community Care Foster Family Homes Service Array; Clarification of Intent)

    AGREE/DISAGREE

         

    783

    S.C.R. No. 33, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE HAWAII HARBOR USERS GROUP TO IMPLEMENT PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION TO IMPROVE CARGO TERMINAL AND CONTAINER FACILITIES AT HONOLULU HARBOR, KAHULUI HARBOR, AND HILO HARBOR, AND COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE HAWAII HARBOR USERS GROUP FOR THEIR FINE WORK IN COMPLETING THE HAWAII HARBORS USER GROUP'S REPORT."(Statewide Harbor Improvements; Harbor User Group)

    FILE

         

    784

    S.C.R. No. 46

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COMPLY WITH COUNTY ORDINANCES AND STANDARDS RELATING TO OUTSIDE LIGHTING AT AIRPORTS AND HARBORS, AND TO PROVIDE CUT-OFF OR FULLY SHIELDED LENS FIXTURES TO DIRECT ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING DOWNWARD TO PREVENT DIFFUSION THE LIGHT INTO THE ATMOSPHERE, ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII AND THE ISLAND OF MAUI."(DOT; Airports and Harbors; Bright Lights)

    FILE

         

    785

    S.C.R. No. 48, S.D. 1

    "ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND WHETHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHOULD ADOPT THE BASIC RIDER COURSE OF THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION AS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE ENTIRE MOTORCYCLE COMMUNITY."(DOT; Motorcycle Education Course)

    FILE

         

    786

    S.C.R. No. 52, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE COMMITTEES ON HUMAN SERVICES OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CONVENE INTERIM HEARINGS ON THE USE OF LEGAL INTERVENTIONS AVAILABLE TO THE FAMILY COURT."(Use of Family Court Interventions)

    FILE

         

    787

    S.C.R. No. 74

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXPEDITE THE COMPLETION OF THE LAHAINA BYPASS PROJECT AS A TOP PRIORITY AND, IN COOPERATION WITH THE COUNTY OF MAUI AND STAKEHOLDERS, DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO REDUCE MOTOR VEHICLE USE INTO AND OUT OF LAHAINA ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI."(Lahaina Bypass; DOT Expedite; Car Use Reduction Plan; Report)

    FILE

         

    788

    S.C.R. No. 116

    "SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION'S NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS AND INFORM WOMEN ABOUT MENOPAUSAL HORMONE THERAPY AND DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER AS MENOPAUSE AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII."(Menopause Awareness Month; September 2006)

    FILE

         

    789

    S.C.R. No. 129

    "REQUESTING THE COOPERATION FROM THE LEGISLATURE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION ORGANIZATION IN HAWAII."(Regional Health Information Organization; Health)

    FILE

         

    790

    S.C.R. No. 140, 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."(Leahi Hospital; Master Plan and Feasibility Report)

    FILE

         

    791

    S.C.R. No. 141

    "REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT ZONING OF A ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO ACRE PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY IN ROYAL KUNIA FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARK, GOLF COURSE, OR CONTINUED USE AS OPEN SPACE."(Zoning; Royal Kunia; City & County of Honolulu)

    FILE

         
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 21, 2006, the House named conferees to the following bills(s)

     
         

    792

    H.B. No. 2412, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    Representatives Takamine, Chr.; Kawakami, Nakasone, Moses

    FILE

         
         
     

    Informing the Senate that on April 21, 2006, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bill(s):

     
         

    793

    H.B. No. 237, H.D. 3, S.D. 1

    Discharges Representative Arakaki as a Co-Chr.

    H.B. No. 2153, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

    Discharges Representative Nakasone as a

    Co-Chair. Adds Representative Magaoay as a

    Co-Chair.

    S.B. No. 1081, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

    Adds Representative Cabanilla as a member.

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

    Discharges Representative Nakasone as a

    Co-Chair. Adds Representative Magaoay as a Co-Chair.

    FILE

         
         
  7. Senate Communications: None
  8. Judiciary Communications: None
  9. Conference Committee Reports: Nos. 5-06
  10. 5-06

    (48 Hrs. Notice)

    S.B. No. 2213, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

    "RELATING TO TORT ACTIONS."

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

       
       
       
  11. Standing Committee Reports: No(s). 3711-3742
  12. 3711

    (One Day Notice)

    (BED)

    G.M. No. 319

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, LORRAINE M. MENDOZA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3712

    (One Day Notice)

    (BED)

    G.M. No. 355

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LYNNE E. WOODS, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3713

    (One Day Notice)

    (BED)

    G.M. No. 379

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANNA K. RIBUCAN, for a term to expire 6-30-2007."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3714

    (One Day Notice)

    (CPH)

    G.M. No. 395

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, FRANCES PAULETTE HACKBARTH, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3715

    (HMS)

    H.C.R. No. 130, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONDUCT A SECURITY AUDIT OF THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY." (AMENDED TITLE)

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3716

    (HMS)

    H.C.R. No. 166, H.D. 1

    "STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO TEMPORARILY DELAY REALIGNMENT OF ITS CHILD WELFARE SERVICE OFFICES ON ISLAND OF HAWAII TO ALLOW FOR THE CONVENING OF A PUBLIC, COMMUNITY FORUM TO DISCUSS REALIGNMENT IMPLICATIONS AND POTENTIAL IMPACT ON THE CONTINUUM OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION, FAMILY SUPPORT, FAMILY STRENGTHENING AND VOLUNTARY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN." (AMENDED TITLE)

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3717

    (HMS)

    H.C.R. No. 269

    "REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DESIGNATE AND CELEBRATE 2008 AS THE YEAR OF THE FAMILY AND TO ESTABLISH A FAMILY CELEBRATION COMMISSION TO ADMINISTER THE CELEBRATION."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3718

    (IGA)

    H.C.R. No. 145, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "URGING THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS TO CREATE A PATHWAY FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS TO LEGALIZE THEIR STATUS AND REQUESTING THE STATE AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ADEQUATELY REIMBURSE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SO THAT THEY CAN CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT TO THIS POPULATION." (AMENDED TITLE)

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3719

    (IGA)

    H.C.R. No. 250

    "REQUESTING THE HAWAII COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING "RECEIVING HOMES" IN EAST AND WEST HAWAII."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3720

    (LBR)

    H.C.R. No. 16

    "REQUESTING APPROPRIATE SAFEGUARDS BE INSTITUTED IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO MINIMIZE THE OCCURRENCE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES SUFFERED BY NURSES."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3721

    (LBR)

    H.C.R. No. 62

    "URGING THE UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT TO TREAT HAWAII FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WITH REGARD TO PAY AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS THE SAME AS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHO RESIDE IN THE FORTY-EIGHT CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3722

    (BED)

    H.C.R. No. 277

    "ENCOURAGING THE LEGISLATURE, THE ADMINISTRATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION, THE JAPAN AEROSPACE EXPLORATION AGENCY, AND OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AEROSPACE-RELATED AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS, TO EXPAND AND DIVERSIFY THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SPACE CENTER FOR EXPLORATION SYSTEMS."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3723

    (WAM)

    H.C.R. No. 75, S.D. 1

    "RELATING TO MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3724

    (HTH)

    H.C.R. No. 80

    "REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ADOPT CHANGES TO THE MEDICARE PART D PROGRAM."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3725

    (HTH)

    H.C.R. No. 105, S.D. 1

    "URGING THE STATE AND THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO A LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR A NEW PARKING STRUCTURE FOR MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER TO BE FUNDED BY THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION." (AMENDED TITLE)

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3726

    (HTH)

    H.C.R. No. 69

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A STATEWIDE SUICIDE EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3727

    (HTH)

    H.C.R. No. 36, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO WORK IN COOPERATION WITH THE STATE TOURISM LIAISON AND THE HAWAII HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION IN RAISING AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND PREVENTION OF THE INCREASING INCIDENCE OF BEDBUGS." (AMENDED TITLE)

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3728

    (HTH)

    H.C.R. No. 113, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND POSSIBLE PROCEDURAL, STATUTORY, AND PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES TO MINIMIZE THE CENSUS AT HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL AND TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH SERVICES FOR FORENSIC PATIENTS." (AMENDED TITLE)

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3729

    (CPH)

    H.C.R. No. 156, H.D. 1

    "EXPRESSING STRONG OPPOSITION TO PREEMPTIVE FEDERAL INSURANCE LEGISLATION THAT WOULD THREATEN THE POWER OF STATE LEGISLATURES, GOVERNORS, INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS, AND ATTORNEYS GENERAL TO OVERSEE, REGULATE, AND INVESTIGATE THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE AND PROTECT CONSUMERS."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3730

    (CPH)

    H.C.R. No. 73, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE CERTIFICATION OF NURSE AIDES WHO WORK IN SETTINGS OTHER THAN MEDICARE- OR MEDICAID-CERTIFIED NURSING FACILITIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO RESCIND ITS DECISION TO END CERTIFICATION OF THESE NURSE AIDES." (AMENDED TITLE)

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3731

    (CPH/IGA)

    H.C.R. No. 202, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, THE LAND USE COMMISSION, THE OFFICE OF PLANNING, THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL, THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN HAWAII, THE COUNTIES, AND THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOMELESS ALLIANCE TO STUDY THE USE OF MOBILE HOME PARKS AS A POSSIBLE OPTION FOR SOLVING HAWAII'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS." (AMENDED TITLE)

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3732

    (WLA)

    H.C.R. No. 192, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO APPOINT A SPECIAL DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INDEPENDENTLY AND IMPARTIALLY INVESTIGATE THE KALOKO RESERVOIR DAM COLLAPSE."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3733

    (HRE)

    H.C.R. No. 137

    "URGING THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REAFFIRM THEIR COMMITMENT TO MAINTAINING A SYSTEMWIDE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND TO FILL THE VACANT POSITION OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3734

    (HRE)

    H.C.R. No. 270

    "URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO SPEEDILY REBUILD A SCHOOL OF GLOBAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3735

    (HRE)

    H.C.R. No. 170

    "REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REVITALIZE LALAMILO STATION WITH THE COLLABORATION OF THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3736

    (HRE/TGO)

    H.C.R. No. 266, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO PURSUE, ON A PRIORITY BASIS, THE RELOCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MARINE CENTER FROM THE FORMER KAPALAMA MILITARY RESERVATION, HONOLULU HARBOR."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3737

    (HRE)

    H.C.R. No. 314, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII INSTITUTE FOR ASTRONOMY TO REVIEW AND REPORT ON THE LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF OBSERVATORY SITES ON THE SUMMIT OF MAUNA KEA."

    (Recommends Adoption)

         
         

    3738

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 346

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ADLEEN ICHINOSE, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3738

    (One Day Notice)

    (HTH)

    G.M. No. 347

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Radiologic Technology Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LESTER UYEDA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3739

    (One Day Notice)

    (HRE)

    G.M. No. 393

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, AMY E. YASUNAGA, RN, MSN, PhDc, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3740

    (One Day Notice)

    (HRE)

    G.M. No. 400

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), Gubernatorial Nominee, HELENE I. SOKUGAWA, Ed.D., for a term to expire 6-30-2010."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3741

    (One Day Notice)

    (HRE)

    G.M. No. 251

    "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, for a term to expire 6-30-2007."

    (Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

         
         

    3742

    (TGO)

    H.C.R. No. 79, S.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE HARBORS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROCEED WITH EXECUTING THE TEN-YEAR LEASE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR PACIFIC SHIPYARDS INTERNATIONAL TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE VITAL SHIP REPAIR SERVICES TO THE MARITIME COMMUNITY FROM ITS EXISTING HONOLULU HARBOR FACILITY." (Recommends Adoption)

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    ORDER OF THE DAY

  13. Advise and Consent
  14. G.M. No. 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.

     

  15. Adopt Resolutions
  16. H.C.R. No. 92, H.D. 1

    "URGING THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO RELAX RESTRICTIONS ON THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY NONIMMIGRANT E2 AND E3 VISAS TO ALLOW GRADUATE NURSES TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR REGISTERED AND PRACTICAL NURSES, AND TO ALLOCATE MORE EMPLOYMENT VISAS TO INDIVIDUALS TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES TO WORK AS NURSES."

    H.C.R. No. 193, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE ESTABLSHMENT OF A TEMPORARY ADVISORY COMMISSION ON BIOPROSPECTING."

    H.C.R. No. 235, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING VIDEO-CONFERENCING CAPABILITY IN THE STATE CAPITOL TO ENSURE CLOSE COMMUNICATION WITH NEIGHBOR ISLAND RESIDENTS."

    3705

    TGO/IGA

    H.C.R. No. 53

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS TO COLLABORATE AND COOPERATE TO REACH A MUTUALLY AGREEABLE SOLUTION OVER FIRE INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITIES AT THE HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND OTHER STATE AIRPORTS."

         
         

    3706

    TGO/IGA

    H.C.R. No. 204

    "REQUESTING THE STATE AND THE COUNTIES TO PRIORITIZE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDS ON INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS."

         
         

    3707

    BED

    H.C.R. No. 196

    "SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF A PUBLIC-PRIVATE JOINT VENTURE TO DEVELOP A NEW ADVANCED SIMULATOR AIRLINE TRAINING FACILITY IN HAWAII."

         
         

    3708

    BED

    H.C.R. No. 205

    "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO REVIEW PROPOSED PLANS AND EXISTING AND ANTICIPATED APPROPRIATION REQUESTS OF THE STADIUM AUTHORITY AND THE GOVERNOR FOR THE REPAIR, RENOVATION, REFURBISHMENT, OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ALOHA STADIUM."

         
         

    3709

    HTH

    H.C.R. No. 219, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO SUPPORT THE FORMATION OF A HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII."

         
         
         

     

     

     

  17. Final Reading
  18. Conf. Com. Rep. No. 4-06

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

    "RELATING TO WRIT OF CERTIORARI."

    (Writ of Certiorari; Filing Requirements)

       
       
       
  19. Miscellaneous Communications: None
  20. Miscellaneous Business
  21. Waiver of Referral; One day notice for adoption of resolutions

    H.C.R. No. 212, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE CHAIR OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TOURISM AND CULTURE AND THE CHAIR OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TOURISM TO EACH DESIGNATE A MEMBER OF THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMITTEES TO CONDUCT INFORMAL DISCUSSIONS ON WAYS TO REPLICATE THE HISTORIC IWILEI PINEAPPLE-SHAPED WATER TANK."

    H.C.R. No. 261, H.D. 1

    "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VARIOUS KAILUA WATERWAYS, INCLUDING THE KAELEPULU POND, AND THE WATER QUALITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF KAILUA BEACH AND KAILUA BAY."

     

     

     

     

     

  22. Announcements
  23. Committee Hearing Schedule:

    COMMITTEE

    DATE & TIME

    ROOM

    TGO

    4/24/2006 8:30 AM

    224

    JHW

    4/24/2006 9:00 AM

    407

    WAM

    4/24/2006 9:00 AM

    211

    HTH

    4/24/2006 2:30 PM

    229

    CPH

    4/24/2006 6:00 PM

    016

    HRE

    4/25/2006 9:00 AM

    329

    CPH

    4/25/2006 5:00 PM

    Auditorium

    TGO

    4/26/2006 9:30 AM

    224

    BED

    4/26/2006 2:30 PM

    414

    WLA

    4/26/2006 2:45 PM

    212

    HMS

    4/27/2006 4:00 PM

    229

         

  24. Adjournment