SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Monday, March 12, 2007
1:30 p.m.
Conference Room 225; State Capitol
AGENDA:
The purpose of the informational briefing is to discuss Hawaii's growing needs for a well educated and well trained workforce. This and other issues relating to workforce development, economic development, and the role of the University system will be discussed with Mr. Dennis Jones, President of the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems, a research and development center founded to improve the management effectiveness of colleges and universities.
COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Monday, March 12, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 60 SD1 (SSCR692) |
RELATING TO FOREIGN TIME SHARE PLANS. Requires disclosure that operation of a foreign time share plan is exempt from regulation under Hawaii law. Provides for loss of exemption for failure to abide by requirements. (SD1)
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CPC |
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SB 920 SD1 (SSCR861) |
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Limits the use of the condominium association member lists by the managing agent. (SD1)
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CPC |
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SB 921 SD1 (SSCR862) |
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION RECORDS. Limits the costs the association can charge to members for association records to reasonable costs. Clarifies that reasonable costs include administrative and duplicating costs. (SD1)
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CPC |
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SB 923 (SSCR700) |
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Amends section 35 of Act 164 SLH 2004 to remove sunset and reenactment of section 514B-146, HRS, relating to assessments and liens with respect condominiums.
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CPC, JUD |
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SB 170 SD1 (SSCR860) |
RELATING TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Allows captive insurance companies to be formed as limited liability companies. Clarifies minimum capital and surplus requirements. Increases investment flexibility for pure captives. (SD1)
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CPC |
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SB 1008 SD1 (SSCR864) |
RELATING TO ANNUITIES. Enacts a new part in insurance code to provide for sales and solicitations of annuities. (SD1)
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CPC, FIN |
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SB 1007 SD2 (SSCR714) |
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX. Requires an investment broker and agent who share compensation for their services to pay the general excise tax on only that portion of the compensation retained by each. (SD2)
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CPC, FIN |
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SB 795 SD2 (SSCR784) |
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES. Requires the department of accounting and general services to establish a state building code that includes hurricane resistive standards. (SD2)
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CPC, FIN |
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SB 1003 SD1 (SSCR687) |
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS. Modifies the composition of the contractors license board. Requires at least 3 members of the contractors license board to be appointed from a list of nominees submitted from the speaker of the house of representatives and at least 3 from a list submitted by the president of the senate. (SD1)
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CPC, FIN |
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SB 163 SD1 (SSCR686) |
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS. Specifies that responsible managing employees of a contracting entity are not exempt from the requirements of chapter 444, Hawaii Revised Statues. Authorizes the contractors licensing board to award reasonable attorneys fees for violations of chapter 444, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1)
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CPC, JUD |
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SB 230 SD1 (SSCR856) |
RELATING TO SCRAP METAL. Adds additional requirements for the purchase of copper by scrap dealers and holds scrap dealers accountable for violations. (SD1)
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CPC, JUD |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS CONCERNS
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
8:30 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 17 SD2 (SSCR978) |
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Contracts less than $5,000,000 between a governmental body and professional architects, landscape architects, engineers, and surveyors, shall not require defense of a governmental body; contracts may require indemnification and holding harmless of the governmental body. Effective July 1, 2059. (SD2)
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EDB, JUD, FIN |
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SB 323 SD2 (SSCR936) |
RELATING TO HIGH TECHNOLOGY. Provides that the high technology special fund shall not be used to fund general administrative and fiscal positions; clarifies that the high technology innovation corporation is authorized to operate bank accounts that are necessary for the conduct of its business at both in-state and out-of-state bank locations; appropriates funds for the Hawaii small business innovation research grant program and the Hawaii small business technology transfer program. (SD2)
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EDB, FIN |
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SB 709 SD2 (SSCR961) |
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to investigate, collect, analyze, and publish research and data to track economic progress and aid in the development and economic health of growth industries; appropriates unspecified amount. (SD2)
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EDB, FIN |
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SB 856 SD1 (SSCR651) |
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY. Specifically excludes hotel construction and development from the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority's control. (SD1)
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EDB, WLH/EEP |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS CONCERNS
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
10:00 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 718 SD2 (SSCR841) |
RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE. Amends the procurement code to establish a preference for agricultural products raised or grown in Hawaii and the purchase of flowers grown in Hawaii. (SD2)
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AGR/EDB, FIN |
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SB 1221 SD2 (SSCR681) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TAXATION. Establishes the important agricultural lands agricultural business tax credit. (SD2)
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AGR/EDB, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS CONCERNS AND COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
10:30 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 597 SD2 (SSCR723) |
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SOPOGY INC., IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds in an amount not exceeding $10,000,000 to assist Sopogy, Inc. with planning, designing, construction, equipping, and operating a solar farm power plant at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority to produce electricity from solar power. (SD2)
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EDB/EEP, FIN |
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SB 994 SD1 (SSCR628) |
RELATING TO SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING DISTRICT COOLING SYSTEMS. Allows the sale of cooling from seawater air conditioning district cooling systems to qualify for state enterprise zone benefits. (SD1)
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EEP/EDB, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
8:30 a.m.
Conference Room 329; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 1176 SD1 (SSCR808) |
RELATING TO CHILDREN. Amends early intervention services law to be consistent with the reauthorized individuals with disabilities education act of 2004. (SD1)
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HSH/HLT, EDN, FIN |
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SB 68 SD1 (SSCR618) |
RELATING TO HEALTH. Establishes safety and evacuation criteria for assisted living facilities that accept individuals with an impairment that prevents the resident from safely evacuating with minimal assistance. Requires that the assisted living facility implement the criteria by July 1, 2008. (SD1)
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HLT/HSH, CPC |
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SB 427 SD2 (SSCR779) |
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. Increases state supplemental payments for certain domiciliary care and requires a portion of the payment to be retained by the recipient for personal use. (SD2)
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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SB 713 SD2 (SSCR954) |
RELATING TO NURSE AIDES. Establishes certification procedures for nurse aides employed in state licensed or state certified health care settings and medicare or medicaid facilities. (SD2)
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HLT/HSH, CPC |
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SB 816 SD2 (SSCR955) |
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST CONTAINMENT AND AFFORDABLE ACCESS. Creates a Hawaii state pharmacy assistance program by merging the current state pharmacy assistance program which coordinates the medicare part D drug benefit and the Hawaii Rx plus program under a single comprehensive Hawaii state pharmacy assistance program umbrella. (SD2)
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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SB 973 SD2 (SSCR772) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH. Ensures the community health care system remains financially viable in the face of population growth, uninsured, and under-insured. (SD2)
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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SB 979 SD1 (SSCR810) |
RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION. Establishes a youth suicide early intervention and prevention program. Makes appropriations. (SD1)
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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SB 1182 SD2 (SSCR989) |
RELATING TO NEEDS ALLOWANCE. Establishes a needs allowance for residents of care homes and long-term care facilities. (SD2)
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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SB 1170 SD1 (SSCR939) |
RELATING TO CHILDREN. Appropriates or authorizes temporary assistance for needy families funds for the healthy start program, including enhanced healthy start, hiring of additional staff, and training. (SD1)
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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SB 952 SD2 (SSCR765) |
RELATING TO KAHUKU HOSPITAL. Authorizes the Hawaii health systems corporation to acquire Kahuku hospital on negotiated terms. Requires the director of health to assume a facilitating role during the transition period. Makes an appropriation. (SD2)
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HLT, FIN |
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SB 53 (SSCR698) |
RELATING TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. Includes marriage and family therapy among the mental illness and alcohol and drug dependence benefits required within the hospital and medical coverage offered under accident and sickness insurance policies and similar insurance products.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB 971 SD1 (SSCR769)
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RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Extends the sunset date for the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for The Queen's Health Systems, a not-for-profit corporation, to assist with financing costs of construction, improvements, and equipment of health care facilities from June 30, 2008, to June 30, 2013. Effective 6/29/2008. (SD1)
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HLT, FIN |
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SB 810 SD2 (SSCR770) |
RELATING TO WAIMANO RIDGE. Authorizes issuance of general obligations bonds for capital improvements to the Waimano ridge facilities and lands. Appropriates funds to support the Waimano ridge task force for operating expenses and for a comprehensive master plan. (SD2)
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HLT, WLH, FIN |
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SB 1253 (SSCR663) |
RELATING TO HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION CONTRACTS. Creates an exemption for the Hawaii health systems corporation from various statutory contracting requirements imposed on state agencies.
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HLT, EDB, FIN |
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SB 55 SD1 (SSCR685) |
RELATING TO DENTISTRY. Repeals temporary provisions relating to regional examinations for dentists. (SD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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SB 1282 SD2 (SSCR766) |
RELATING TO HEALTH. Appropriates moneys to establish an emergency medical services training stipend program to remedy the shortage of mobile intensive care technician paramedics and assist ten paramedic students per year who do not have access to a program. (SD2)
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HLT, FIN |
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SB 704 (SSCR711) |
RELATING TO TAXATION. Exempts amounts received by trusts whose sole beneficiaries are blind, deaf, or disabled from up to $2,000 in income. Limits general excise tax amounts collected from the trusts to one-half per cent.
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HLT, FIN |
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SB 967 SD2 (SSCR673)
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Provides a tax deduction for individuals who donate organs. (SD2)
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HLT, FIN |
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SB 970 SD2 (SSCR915) |
RELATING TO DENTAL HEALTH. Makes appropriations to establish or expand community‑based dental health clinics that are operated by federally-qualified health centers to provide a continuum of dental care to QUEST‑eligible adults and children, the developmentally disabled, and the uninsured. (SD2)
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HLT, FIN |
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SB 69 SD2 (SSCR916) |
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. Establishes a statewide comprehensive health care workforce map and database to compile and analyze data on the supply and distribution of all health care workers by specialty and practice location. Appropriates funds. (SD2)
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HLT, LAB, FIN |
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SB 58 SD2 (SSCR660) |
RELATING TO DENTISTS. Exempts executors and administrators of a deceased dentist's estate, as well as the legal guardian or authorized representative of an incapacitated dentist from the requirements of chapter 448 related to the practice of dentistry. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD2)
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HLT, CPC, JUD |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 312; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 990 SD2 (SSCR893) |
RELATING TO PETROLEUM INDUSTRY MONITORING. Requires public utilities commission to report any violations of chapter 486B to attorney general. Adds new definition for "major fuel user" to and amends other definitions in section 486J-1. Clarifies and strengthens the public utilities commission's authority under the petroleum industry information and reporting act. Appropriates funds for the petroleum industry monitoring, analysis, and reporting special fund for staffing positions to carry out the purpose of the fund. (SD2)
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB 988 SD2 (SSCR1018) |
RELATING TO PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY. Establishes a photovoltaic rebate program to all grid-connected residential, community-center, and small business utility customers within electric utility service areas. (SD2)
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB 642 SD2 (SSCR907) |
RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS. Requires the preparation of a supplemental environmental impact statement where appropriate and directs the council to develop rules for supplemental statements. (SD2)
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EEP, WLH, JUD |
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SB 1026 SD2 (SSCR906) |
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE. Increases the volume limit of deposit beverage containers from 64 to 68 fluid ounces. Requires distributors to report container numbers sold and make fee payments on that basis. Permits calculation of redemption value by container count in certain instances. Allows refusal of refund for previously processed and baled containers. (SD2)
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EEP, EDB, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
11:00 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 890 SD1 (SSCR996) |
RELATING TO INTEGRATED STRATEGIES FOR STATEWIDE FOOD AND ENERGY CROP PRODUCTION. Appropriates funds for the center for conservation research and training at UH to develop best practices consistent with comprehensive agricultural management strategies to facilitate sustainable production of crops through long-term enhancement of soil quality using ecologically responsible means. Implements a pilot project demonstrating integrated strategies to enhance soil fertility for the production of clean energy feedstocks (agricultural crops used as the raw materials for biofuels or biomass-to-electricity production) and food crops. Establishes mechanisms by which stakeholders can work collaboratively in the development of best practices and to educate the public about sustainable agriculture issues faced by the state. (SD1)
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AGR/EEP, FIN |
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SB 1066 SD2 (SSCR670) |
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. Establishes a fee for the inspection of invasive species at state ports of entry. Establishes the invasive species inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund. (SD2)
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AGR/EEP, TRN, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 957 (SSCR875) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORK PROJECTS. Clarifies that a single violation refers to each separate project where the department of labor and industrial relations finds a contractor has failed to comply with chapter 104.
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LAB, EDB, FIN |
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SB 1281 (SSCR713) |
RELATING TO STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS. Appropriates funds for salary increases and makes other cost adjustments for state officers and employees who are excluded from collective bargaining.
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LAB, FIN |
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SB 1284 SD2 (SSCR1002) |
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Authorizes board of trustees of employees' retirement system to set the salary scale assumptions based on recommendations from the actuary. Increases employers' contributions to the employees' retirement system effective 2008-2009. Repeals provision allowing the employer contribution rate to be reduced if the period required to amortize the unfunded actuarial liability falls below 25 years. (SD2)
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LAB, FIN |
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SB 1060 SD1 (SSCR891) |
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW. Amends workers' compensation law, including limiting an employer's ability to terminate benefits, authorizing the recovery of attorney's fees and costs by the injured employee, specifying procedures for medical examinations by the employer's physician, establishing fines for violations, requiring the reporting of denials of claims and relevant information, and further restricting the director of labor and industrial relations' rulemaking authority. (SD1)
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LAB, CPC, FIN |
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HCR 48 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON PROVIDING CHILD CARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN OF STATE EMPLOYEES.
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LAB, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
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COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL |
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