COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
1:45 p.m.
Conference Room 423; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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HCR 11 (HSCR1203) |
URGING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR TO RESPECT CHILDREN'S RIGHTS WHEN ENACTING LEGISLATION RELATED TO CHILDREN.
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HSH, LMG |
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HR 11 (HSCR1202) |
URGING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR TO RESPECT CHILDREN'S RIGHTS WHEN ENACTING LEGISLATION RELATED TO CHILDREN.
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HSH, LMG |
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HR 106 |
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF A CAPITOL GIFT SHOP IN THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING.
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LMG, FIN |
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HCR 78 (HSCR1321) |
ESTABLISHING A LEGISLATIVE INTERIM TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF UNIVERSAL CHILDREN'S SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
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HSH, LMG, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND COMMITTEE ON LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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HED/LAB only: |
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HR 139/HCR 177 |
REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SUBMIT A REPORT WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THE SALARIES OF UH-MANOA FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATORS.
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HED/LAB, FIN |
HED only: |
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HR 37/HCR 56 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO PLAN SUFFICIENT ON-CAMPUS PARKING AT KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
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HED, FIN |
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HR 109/HCR 135 |
REQUESTING A COMPARISON STUDY OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND THE BOARDS OF REGENTS OF SIMILAR STATE UNIVERSITIES ACROSS THE NATION.
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HED |
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HCR 144 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM WIDE SENIOR CITIZEN VISITOR PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZEN STUDENTS.
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HED |
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HR 126/HCR 159 |
REQUESTING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR THE "SUSTAINABLE SAUNDERS" PROJECT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII – MANOA THAT SEEKS TO DEVELOP SAUNDERS HALL AS A MODEL FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY.
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HED, EEP |
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HR 131/HCR 166 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DESIGN A LONG-TERM COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN AND CONDUCT A POLICY REVIEW.
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HED, FIN |
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HR 132/HCR 167 |
REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SECOND CENTURY PROMISE TASK FORCE.
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HED, FIN |
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HR 196/HCR 245 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS FROM PACIFIC ISLAND JURISDICTIONS THAT HAVE HISTORICAL TIES TO THE UNITED STATES BUT DO NOT HAVE PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THAT GRANT BACCALAUREATE DEGREES.
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HED, FIN |
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HCR 332 |
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CHARGE RESIDENT TUITION TO PACIFIC ISLAND STUDENTS.
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HED, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 58 SD2, HD1 (HSCR1372) |
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, 2049. (SB58 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, JUD |
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SB 1161 SD1 (HSCR1233) |
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE. Requires the department of human services to provide a written report to the court and the parties two days prior to a hearing in a case where there are allegations of domestic abuse. (SD1)
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HSH, JUD |
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SB 1444 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1295) |
RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. Clarifies the purpose of committing youth to the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility. (SB1444 HD1)
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HSH, JUD |
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SB 1047 HD1 (HSCR1361) |
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. Permits drivers who are at least nineteen years of age to drive commercially. (SB1047 HD1)
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TRN, JUD |
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SB 1528 HD1 (HSCR1428) |
RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS. Clarifies that all traffic violations subject to the penalty provisions of section 291C‑161, Hawaii Revised Statutes (statewide traffic code; penalties), are treated as civil matters pursuant to chapter 291D (traffic offenses; administrative adjudication. Effective July 1, 2020. (SB1528 HD1)
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TRN, JUD |
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SB 1529 SD2, HD1 (HSCR1433) |
RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS. Expands scope of traffic infractions law to include infractions committed by minors. Permits concurrent trials and clarifies requirements. Clarifies citation form requirements. Authorizes use of electronic citations. Effective July 1, 2007. (SB1529 HD1)
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TRN, JUD |
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SB 1709 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1418) |
RELATING TO MOPEDS. Exempts certain three-wheeled mopeds from passenger and seating restrictions on the operation of mopeds. Places additional restrictions on three-wheeled mopeds. Effective 7/1/2007. (SB1709 HD1)
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TRN, JUD |
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SB 1654 SD1 (HSCR1373) |
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM MANAGEMENT DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Establishes requirements for condominium management dispute resolution. (SD1)
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CPC, JUD |
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SB 923 (HSCR1227) |
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 |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Conference Room 329; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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HCR 314 HR 249 |
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE-PROVINCE RELATIONS OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE PROVINCE OF THUA THIEN-HUE OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM.
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INT, TAC |
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SCR 38 (SSCR1045) |
REQUESTING ENACTMENT OF H.R. 901/S. 4070, "FILIPINO FAMILY REUNIFICATION", OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION THAT GRANTS THE PRIORITY ISSUANCE OF VISAS TO VETERANS' CHILDREN WITH APPROVED IMMIGRATION PETITIONS.
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INT, PSM |
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SCR 39 (SSCR1043) |
REQUESTING ENACTMENT OF H.R. 4574/S. 57, "FILIPINO AMERICAN VETERANS EQUITY ACT OF 2007" OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION THAT PROVIDES FEDERAL VETERANS BENEFITS AND SERVICES TO THE WORLD WAR II FILIPINO AMERICAN VETERANS AND THE FILIPINO VETERANS.
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INT, PSM |
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SCR 47 (SSCR1046) |
REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT S.57 AND H.R.760, ENTITLED THE FILIPINO VETERANS EQUITY ACT OF 2007.
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INT, PSM |
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SCR 41 (SSCR1049) |
CONDEMNING THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES' FEE INCREASE.
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INT, FIN |
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HCR 191 HR 149 |
STRONGLY OPPOSING THE FEE INCREASES PROPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.
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INT, FIN |
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HCR 308 HR 247 |
REQUESTING THAT THE ISSUANCE OF VISAS FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION OF IMMIGRANT RELATIVES BE EXPEDITED.
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INT, HSH |
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HCR 306 HR 245 |
REQUESTING A WAIVER OR RELAXATION OF VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR HUMANITARIAN REASONS.
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INT, HSH |
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HCR 307 HR 246 |
URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO EASE RESTRICTIONS ON THE ISSUANCE TEMPORARY VISAS AND EXTEND THE STAY LIMIT TO ALLOW FOREIGN MEDIATORS AND PARTIES IN NEED OF MEDIATION SERVICES TO ENTER THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING COMMUNICATION AND NEGOTIATION BETWEEN PARTIES TO RESOLVE DISPUTES.
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INT, JUD |
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HCR 315 HR 250 |
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION.
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INT, HED/EDN |
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HCR 316 HR 251 |
URGING THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (WASC) TO INCREASE HAWAII'S MEMBERSHIP AND VOTES ON WASC TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE'S INPUT ON THE ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES IN THE REGION.
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INT, HED/EDN |
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HCR 215 HR 173 |
REQUESTING THE SPARK M. MATSUNAGA INSTITUTE FOR PEACE, LOCATED WITHIN THE CENTER FOR POLICY STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF DESIGNATING HAWAII AS THE "GENEVA OF THE PACIFIC".
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INT, HED |
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HCR 131 HR 105 |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT THE ETHICAL RECRUITMENT OF NURSES.
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INT, HLT |
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HCR 288 HR 229 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, AND THE HAWAII VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF VISITORS FROM TAIWAN.
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INT, TAC |
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HCR 290 HR 231 |
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENTER INTO A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH TAIWAN.
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INT, EDB |
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HCR 291 HR 232 |
REQUESTING THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION TO CONFER "OBSERVER STATUS" UPON TAIWAN IN ORDER TO PERMIT TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
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INT, HLT |
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HCR 334 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A TRADE FAIR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR HAWAII BUSINESSES WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN A TRADE FAIR OR MISSION TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO EMBARKING ON FOREIGN TRADE FAIRS OR MISSIONS REPRESENTING THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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INT, EDB |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, OCEAN RESOURCES & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
TRN/WLH only:
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HCR 227 HR 184 |
SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED VIABILITY OF KEWALO BASIN HARBOR BY TRANSFERRING AND MAINTAINING EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
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TRN/WLH, FIN |
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HCR 339 HR 273 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND ASSIST IN THE RESOLUTION OF THE ISSUE OF OWNERSHIP OF ULALENA LOOP ROAD, AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON THE ESTIMATED COST OF REPAVING ULALENA LOOP ROAD.
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TRN/WLH, JUD |
Decision making to follow.
9:15 a.m. AGENDA:
TRN only:
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HCR 91 HR 69
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REQUESTING THE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO VIGOROUSLY ENFORCE LAWS RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF MOPEDS.
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TRN, JUD |
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HCR 142 |
URGING THE POLICE DEPARTMENTS OF THE COUNTIES OF MAUI, KAUAI, HAWAII, THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SHERIFFS DIVISION, TO CONDUCT CHECKPOINTS SIMILAR TO THE PROGRAM OF "CLICK IT OR TICKET", TO BE CALLED "OPERATION ZERO TOLERANCE" TO CRACK DOWN ON AND DETER UNINSURED MOTORISTS.
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TRN, JUD |
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HCR 240 |
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND A PROCESS TO CREATE A CITIZEN ROAD WATCH PROGRAM.
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TRN, FIN |
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HCR 242 |
ESTABLISHING A KAPAA QUARRY ROAD SAFETY TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DEVELOP AND RECOMMEND TRAFFIC SAFETY MEASURES FOR KAPAA QUARRY ROAD IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE DANGEROUS ROAD CONDITIONS AND REDUCE HAZARDOUS DRIVING PRACTICES.
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TRN, FIN |
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HCR 195 HR 153 |
REQUESTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A JOINT HEARING WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER THE LIKELY IMPACTS ON TRAFFIC BY THE PROPOSED TURTLE BAY RESORT EXPANSION AND MITIGATIVE MEASURES THAT MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE EXPANSION.
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TRN, TAC/EDB, LMG |
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HCR 152 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE COST FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A FIXED-RAIL SYSTEM OF TRANSPORTATION CONNECTING THE KAHULUI-WAILUKU AREA, KIHEI, AND LAHAINA ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI.
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TRN, EDB/TAC, FIN |
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HCR 278 HR 218 |
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE REPAIR OF HUI F ROAD, AND URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO INVENTORY ITS ROADS IN LIMBO.
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TRN, WLH |
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HCR 340 HR 274 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO EVALUATE PLANS BY YOUNG BROTHERS, LTD., TO DISCONTINUE ITS LESS-THAN-CONTAINER-LOAD INTERISLAND CARGO SERVICE.
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TRN, EDB |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, OCEAN RESOURCES & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
9:15 a.m.
Conference Room 312; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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SB 1816 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1462) |
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. Requires consultation with the kahuna nui of the Mookini heiau before any alterations or improvements to the state monument and before any additional organized profitmaking venture involving the state monument takes place. (SB1816 HD1)
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TAC, WLH |
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SB 1440 SD1 (SSCR732) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED. Authorizes the department of Hawaiian home lands to prescribe via administrative rules terms, conditions, and restrictions on the transfer of homestead leases. (SD1)
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WLH |
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SB 987 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1438) |
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Clarifies definition of "renewable energy producer" to include thermal energy sold to customers of district cooling systems, for purposes of leasing public lands. Allows a county to grant, sell or otherwise dispose of easements for chilled water and seawater distribution systems for renewable energy seawater air conditioning district cooling systems by negotiation without public auction. Establishes, as state and county policy, priority handling and processing of state and county permits for renewable energy projects. (HD1)
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EEP, WLH |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, OCEAN RESOURCES & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
9:30 a.m.
Conference Room 312; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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HR 38 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE PLANNING ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO A STADIUM ON OAHU.
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WLH, FIN |
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HCR 57 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE PLANNING ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO A STADIUM ON OAHU.
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WLH, FIN |
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HR 181 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE WHICH VIOLATIONS REQUIRE THE TIME AND RESOURCES OF THE DISTRICT COURT FOR ADJUDICATION.
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WLH, JUD |
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HCR 224 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE WHICH VIOLATIONS REQUIRE THE TIME AND RESOURCES OF THE DISTRICT COURT FOR ADJUDICATION.
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WLH, JUD |
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HR 256 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE MOLUCCA ALBIZIA TREE.
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WLH, HED |
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HCR 321 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE MOLUCCA ALBIZIA TREE.
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WLH, HED |
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HR 259 |
REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP LEGISLATION FOR SMART GROWTH, LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT.
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WLH, LMG |
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HR 58 |
PROCLAIMING APRIL 30 OF EVERY YEAR AS HAWAIIAN RESTORATION DAY.
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WLH |
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HCR 82 |
PROCLAIMING APRIL 30 OF EVERY YEAR AS HAWAIIAN RESTORATION DAY.
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WLH |
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HR 233 |
RECOGNIZING THE NUUANU-LILIHA CORRIDOR AS THE NUUANU-LILIHA HISTORIC CORRIDOR.
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WLH |
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HCR 292 |
RECOGNIZING THE NUUANU-LILIHA CORRIDOR AS THE NUUANU-LILIHA HISTORIC CORRIDOR.
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WLH |
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HR 207 |
REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
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WLH, LMG |
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HCR 260 |
REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
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WLH, LMG |
Decision making to follow.