HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
STATE OF HAWAII
TWENTY-FOURTH STATE LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION, 2007
April 3, 2007
43rd Day
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Invocation - Johanna Mei Ping Ward
1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the Journal
3. Messages from the Governor
Received message number 308.
4. Senate Communications
Received communication informing the House that the Senate has disagreed to amendments proposed by the House to the following Senate Bills:
S.B. No. 58, S.D. 2, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 1444, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
S.B. No. 1528, H.D. 1
ORDER OF THE DAY
5. Floor Presentations
H.R. No. 296 CONGRATULATING THE 2007 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF HAWAII YOUTH OF THE YEAR KANANI SANTOS, AND YOUTH OF THE YEAR NOMINEES BENJIE BACLIG, AMELIA ARIEL BUTLER, LEHUA KAOPIO, KUN TAULUNG, AND CHRISTIAN WILLIS.
H.R. No. 297 Commending and applauding United Parcel Service on its 100th ANNIVERSARY.
6. Reports of Standing Committees
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Legislative Management
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1687 |
H.C.R. No. 78
ESTABLISHING A LEGISLATIVE INTERIM TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF UNIVERSAL CHILDREN'S SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
REFER TO Finance |
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Health/Human Services & Housing
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1688 |
H.R. No. 94, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND COORDINATE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO MIGRANTS FROM FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Health
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1689 |
H.C.R. No. 257
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DEVELOP A LONG-RANGE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF KALAUPAPA.
REFER TO Water, Land, Ocean Resources & Hawaiian Affairs |
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Agriculture
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1690 |
H.C.R. No. 221, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A MULTIPLE PURPOSE, MULTIPLE USER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROCESSING FACILITY OR FACILITIES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1691 |
H.R. No. 179, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A MULTIPLE PURPOSE, MULTIPLE USER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROCESSING FACILITY OR FACILITIES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Health
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1692 |
H.C.R. No. 10
REQUESTING THE MAYOR AND THE COUNCIL OF MAUI COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS MEASURES REGARDING MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
REFER TO Judiciary |
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Consumer Protection & Commerce/Legislative Management
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1693 |
H.C.R. No. 77, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON PREDATORY MORTGAGE LENDING IN HAWAII.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Consumer Protection & Commerce/Legislative Management
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1694 |
H.R. No. 198
REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE IDENTITY THEFT TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY WAYS IN WHICH THE PROCESS OF NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS CAN BE IMPROVED TO REDUCE IDENTITY THEFT.
REFER TO Judiciary |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1695 |
H.C.R. No. 247
REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE IDENTITY THEFT TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY WAYS IN WHICH THE PROCESS OF NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS CAN BE IMPROVED TO REDUCE IDENTITY THEFT.
REFER TO Judiciary |
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Consumer Protection & Commerce/Economic Development & Business Concerns
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1696 |
H.R. No. 133, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DETERMINE WHETHER LEASES BETWEEN RELATED CAR RENTAL ENTITIES ARE EXEMPT FROM THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX AND IF SO, REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO APPLY THE EXEMPTION.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1697 |
H.C.R. No. 168, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DETERMINE WHETHER LEASES BETWEEN RELATED CAR RENTAL ENTITIES ARE EXEMPT FROM THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX AND IF SO, REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO APPLY THE EXEMPTION.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Consumer Protection & Commerce
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1698 |
H.R. No. 211
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT PROCESS ON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION STATIONS.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1699 |
H.C.R. No. 264
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT PROCESS ON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION STATIONS.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1700 |
H.R. No. 14, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF FAMILY CAREGIVING NEEDS IN THE DESIGN OF NEW RESIDENCES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Higher Education |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1701 |
H.C.R. No. 26, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF FAMILY CAREGIVING NEEDS IN THE DESIGN OF NEW RESIDENCES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Higher Education |
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Water, Land, Ocean Resources & Hawaiian Affairs
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1702 |
H.R. No. 38
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE PLANNING ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO A STADIUM ON OAHU.
REFER TO Finance |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1703 |
H.C.R. No. 57
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE PLANNING ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO A STADIUM ON OAHU.
REFER TO Finance |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1704 |
H.R. No. 181
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE WHICH VIOLATIONS REQUIRE THE TIME AND RESOURCES OF THE DISTRICT COURT FOR ADJUDICATION.
REFER TO Judiciary |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1705 |
H.C.R. No. 224
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE WHICH VIOLATIONS REQUIRE THE TIME AND RESOURCES OF THE DISTRICT COURT FOR ADJUDICATION.
REFER TO Judiciary |
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Water, Land, Ocean Resources & Hawaiian Affairs
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1706 |
H.R. No. 256
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE MOLUCCA ALBIZIA TREE.
REFER TO Higher Education |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1707 |
H.C.R. No. 321
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE MOLUCCA ALBIZIA TREE.
REFER TO Higher Education |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1708 |
H.R. No. 207, H.D. 1
REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1709 |
H.C.R. No. 260, H.D. 1
REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Water, Land, Ocean Resources & Hawaiian Affairs
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1710 |
H.R. No. 259
REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP LEGISLATION FOR SMART GROWTH, LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1711 |
H.C.R. No. 165
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING SECTION 201.6, HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMMUNITY BASED GOVERNANCE ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
REFER TO Judiciary |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1712 |
H.C.R. No. 154, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF LAND MANAGEMENT TO ASSEMBLE VARIOUS STATE, COUNTY, AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO MEET AND DEVELOP A HANAPEPE SALT POND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Health
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1713 |
H.R. No. 9
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO EXAMINE THE PROCEDURES, IF ANY, THAT OTHER STATES AND JURISDICTIONS UTILIZE TO REVIEW THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPOSED NEW MAJOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1714 |
H.C.R. No. 117
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A STATE TRAUMA SYSTEM.
REFER TO Finance |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1715 |
H.C.R. No. 53
ENCOURAGING THE COUNTIES TO FORM PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE STATE AND PRIVATE SECTOR TO COVER HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE AND OVERHEAD COSTS FOR PRIMARY CARE AND SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS PRACTICING MEDICINE IN HAWAII'S RURAL AREAS.
REFER TO Finance |
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Health/Human Services & Housing
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1716 |
H.R. No. 116
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAKE HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS IMMUNIZATION AVAILABLE TO INDIGENT PATIENTS AND THROUGH THE TEEN VAX PROGRAM, AND URGING INSURERS TO OFFER HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS IMMUNIZATION TO FEMALE POLICYHOLDERS ELEVEN TO TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF AGE.
REFER TO Finance |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1717 |
H.C.R. No. 147
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAKE HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS IMMUNIZATION AVAILABLE TO INDIGENT PATIENTS AND THROUGH THE TEEN VAX PROGRAM, AND URGING INSURERS TO OFFER HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS IMMUNIZATION TO FEMALE POLICYHOLDERS ELEVEN TO TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF AGE.
REFER TO Finance |
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Labor & Public Employment
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1718 |
H.R. No. 200, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO SURVEY WHETHER AND HOW WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS IN OTHER STATES ARE USED TO COVER EMPLOYEE DISABILITIES CAUSED BY MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITIES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Labor & Public Employment
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1719 |
H.C.R. No. 250, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO SURVEY WHETHER AND HOW WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS IN OTHER STATES ARE USED TO COVER EMPLOYEE DISABILITIES CAUSED BY MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITIES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Tourism & Culture/Economic Development & Business Concerns
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1720 |
H.R. No. 152, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND LABOR AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LABOR TO CONVENE A JOINT HEARING ON THE LABOR FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROPOSED TURTLE BAY RESORT EXPANSION AND OTHER POSSIBLE IMPACTS ON THE VIBRANT AND GROWING NORTH SHORE OF OAHU.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1721 |
H.C.R. No. 194, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND LABOR AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LABOR TO CONVENE A JOINT HEARING ON THE LABOR FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROPOSED TURTLE BAY RESORT EXPANSION AND OTHER POSSIBLE IMPACTS ON THE VIBRANT AND GROWING NORTH SHORE OF OAHU.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Tourism & Culture/Economic Development & Business Concerns
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1722 |
H.R. No. 153, H.D. 1
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.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1723 |
H.C.R. No. 195, H.D. 1
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.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Water, Land, Ocean Resources & Hawaiian Affairs/Judiciary
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1724 |
H.C.R. No. 285, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH TO DISCUSS PROPOSALS AND SUBMIT A JOINT REPORT WITH SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE INCOME AND PROCEEDS FROM THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST TO AID THE LEGISLATURE IN DETERMINING HOW BEST TO FACILITATE THE STATE'S CONSTITUTIONAL OBLIGATIONS TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Health/Human Services & Housing
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1725 |
H.R. No. 235, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE MAYOR AND THE COUNCIL OF MAUI COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS MEASURES REGARDING MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Public Safety & Military Affairs
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1726 |
H.C.R. No. 12, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, CIVIL DEFENSE DIVISION, AND TO REPORT ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES TO SHIFT DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, DISASTER RELIEF, AND HOMELAND SECURITY COSTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Transportation
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1727 |
H.C.R. No. 276
OPPOSING THE ENACTMENT BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE OF A BILL PROPOSING TO IMPOSE A FEE ON THE PROCESSING OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BECAUSE OF THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF THE FEE ON THE PEOPLE AND THE ECONOMY OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.
REFER TO Economic Development & Business Concerns/Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1728 |
H.R. No. 204
REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE GREENBELTS STRATEGY TO PROMOTE IDENTIFICATION OR DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS THAT ARE BASED ON THE REDUCTION OF AUTOMOBILE USE OR ALTERNATIVES TO THE AUTOMOBILE.
REFER TO Water, Land, Ocean Resources & Hawaiian Affairs/Energy & Environmental Protection |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1729 |
H.C.R. No. 254
REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE GREENBELTS STRATEGY TO PROMOTE IDENTIFICATION OR DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS THAT ARE BASED ON THE REDUCTION OF AUTOMOBILE USE OR ALTERNATIVES TO THE AUTOMOBILE.
REFER TO Water, Land, Ocean Resources & Hawaiian Affairs/Energy & Environmental Protection |
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Transportation
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1730 |
H.R. No. 266, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO OPEN AND RECONFIGURE THE EASTBOUND SHOULDER LANES FROM MAKAKILO DRIVE TO THE WAIPAHU OFF-RAMP ON THE H-1 FREEWAY DURING THE MORNING RUSH HOURS TO HELP ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1731 |
H.C.R. No. 329, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO OPEN AND RECONFIGURE THE EASTBOUND SHOULDER LANES FROM MAKAKILO DRIVE TO THE WAIPAHU OFF-RAMP ON THE H-1 FREEWAY DURING THE MORNING RUSH HOURS TO HELP ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1732 |
H.R. No. 158
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO IMMEDIATELY CONVENE AN AIRCRAFT NOISE ABATEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO WORK WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES AND TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS IN ORDER TO MITIGATE AIRCRAFT NOISE IMPACTS ON NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS.
REFER TO Energy & Environmental Protection |
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Transportation
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1733 |
H.C.R. No. 200
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO IMMEDIATELY CONVENE AN AIRCRAFT NOISE ABATEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO WORK WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES AND TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS IN ORDER TO MITIGATE AIRCRAFT NOISE IMPACTS ON NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS.
REFER TO Energy & Environmental Protection |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1734 |
H.R. No. 159
REQUESTING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH NOISE SENSITIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES AND AIR TRAFFIC PATTERNS TO REDUCE AND CONTROL AIRCRAFT NOISE IMPACTS.
REFER TO Energy & Environmental Protection |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1735 |
H.C.R. No. 201
REQUESTING THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH NOISE SENSITIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES AND AIR TRAFFIC PATTERNS TO REDUCE AND CONTROL AIRCRAFT NOISE IMPACTS.
REFER TO Energy & Environmental Protection |
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Transportation
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1736 |
H.C.R. No. 275
REQUESTING CONGRESS TO ENACT ENABLING LEGISLATION TO PERMIT STATE REGULATION OF INTERISLAND AIR CARRIERS BY AN AIR CARRIER COMMISSION ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 332, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 1993.
REFER TO Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1737 |
H.C.R. No. 317
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO IMPLEMENT A TRANSPORTATION PERFORMANCE PROGRAM.
REFER TO Finance |
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Health
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1738 |
H.C.R. No. 8
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO EXAMINE THE PROCEDURES, IF ANY, THAT OTHER STATES AND JURISDICTIONS UTILIZE TO REVIEW THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPOSED NEW MAJOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Economic Development & Business Concerns
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1739 |
H.R. No. 47
URGING ADOPTION OF THE UNITED NATION'S MILLENNIUM GOALS.
REFER TO Finance |
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Economic Development & Business Concerns
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1740 |
H.C.R. No. 68
URGING ADOPTION OF THE UNITED NATION'S MILLENNIUM GOALS.
REFER TO Finance |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1741 |
H.C.R. No. 295
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE A HAWAII BROADBAND TASK FORCE TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS AND USAGE IN HAWAII.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Education
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1742 |
H.C.R. No. 43
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM.
REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Education/Labor & Public Employment
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1743 |
H.R. No. 169, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE CRITERIA AND THE PROCESS FOR DESIGNATING AREAS AS "RURAL" AND "HARD TO FILL" IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE TEACHERS IN THOSE DESIGNATED AREAS TO RECEIVE THE AGREED-UPON ANNUAL SALARY SUPPLEMENT
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Education/Labor & Public Employment
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1744 |
H.C.R. No. 211, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE CRITERIA AND THE PROCESS FOR DESIGNATING AREAS AS "RURAL" AND "HARD TO FILL" IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE TEACHERS IN THOSE DESIGNATED AREAS TO RECEIVE THE AGREED-UPON ANNUAL SALARY SUPPLEMENT
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Human Services & Housing
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1745 |
H.R. No. 141, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CASH AND COUNSELING PROGRAM IN OTHER STATES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1746 |
H.C.R. No. 183, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CASH AND COUNSELING PROGRAM IN OTHER STATES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Human Services & Housing
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1747 |
H.R. No. 146, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY OTHER STATES' ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND COMPARE THEM TO HAWAII'S ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1748 |
H.C.R. No. 188, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY OTHER STATES' ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND COMPARE THEM TO HAWAII'S ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1749 |
H.C.R. No. 305, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE HONOLULU COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE COPIES OF AUDITS CONDUCTED ON BEHALF OF THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1750 |
H.C.R. No. 20, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF PROVIDING A TAX EXEMPTION TO ADULT FOSTER HOMES AND CARE HOMES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Judiciary |
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Human Services & Housing
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1751 |
H.C.R. No. 149, H.D. 1
URGING SUPPORT FOR MALAMA O KAMALI`I MAKAMAE IN ITS EFFORTS TO DEVELOP CARE HOME FACILITIES FOR ENDANGERED YOUNG CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, INCLUDING NATIVE HAWAIIAN CHILDREN AT HIGH RISK.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Human Services & Housing/Education
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1752 |
H.R. No. 147, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OUTREACH SERVICES TO HOMELESS INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH IN HAWAII.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1753 |
H.C.R. No. 189, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OUTREACH SERVICES TO HOMELESS INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH IN HAWAII.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Human Services & Housing/International Affairs
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1754 |
H.R. No. 264, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE CENTER FOR PACIFIC ISLAND STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN HAWAII AND REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO CHARGE RESIDENT TUITION TO PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDENTS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Higher Education |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1755 |
H.C.R. No. 327, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE CENTER FOR PACIFIC ISLAND STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN HAWAII AND REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO CHARGE RESIDENT TUITION TO PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDENTS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Higher Education |
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Human Services & Housing/Health
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1756 |
H.R. No. 145, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY RESPITE CARE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS IN OTHER STATES AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONDUCT AN INVENTORY OF RESPITE CARE SERVICES IN HAWAII.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Human Services & Housing/Health
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1757 |
H.C.R. No. 187, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY RESPITE CARE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS IN OTHER STATES AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONDUCT AN INVENTORY OF RESPITE CARE SERVICES IN HAWAII
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Legislative Management |
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Transportation
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1758 |
H.R. No. 182, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE EXAMINER OF DRIVERS TO MAKE FINDINGS OF REASONABLE CAUSE OF INCOMPETENCE BASED UPON REPORTS OF VARIOUS PROFESSIONALS OR PEOPLE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Judiciary |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1759 |
H.C.R. No. 225, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE EXAMINER OF DRIVERS TO MAKE FINDINGS OF REASONABLE CAUSE OF INCOMPETENCE BASED UPON REPORTS OF VARIOUS PROFESSIONALS OR PEOPLE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Judiciary |
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Legislative Management
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1760 |
H.R. No. 106, H.D. 1
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.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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Legislative Management
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1761 |
H.C.R. No. 132, H.D. 1
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.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Finance |
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International Affairs
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1762 |
S.C.R. No. 39, H.D. 1
REQUESTING ENACTMENT OF THE FILIPINO AMERICAN VETERANS EQUITY ACT OF 2007, OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION THAT PROVIDES FEDERAL VETERANS BENEFITS AND SERVICES TO FILIPINO WORLD WAR II VETERANS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Public Safety & Military Affairs |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1763 |
S.C.R. No. 47, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE FILIPINO VETERANS EQUITY ACT OF 2007.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO Public Safety & Military Affairs |
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Higher Education
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1764 |
H.C.R. No. 144, H.D. 1
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO PERFORM A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR IMPLEMENTING A SYSTEM WIDE SENIOR CITIZEN VISITOR PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZEN STUDENTS.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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Energy & Environmental Protection
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1765 |
H.R. No. 101
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM THE LAST WEEK IN JULY OF EACH YEAR AS CONSERVATION WEEK.
FOR ADOPTION |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1766 |
H.C.R. No. 127
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM THE LAST WEEK IN JULY OF EACH YEAR AS CONSERVATION WEEK.
FOR ADOPTION |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1767 |
H.R. No. 95, H.D. 1
REQUESTING A REVIEW OF AMBIENT AIR STANDARDS FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE EMISSIONS TO SUSTAIN AND PROTECT THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND AIR QUALITY OF THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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Energy & Environmental Protection
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1768 |
H.C.R. No. 121, H.D. 1
REQUESTING A REVIEW OF AMBIENT AIR STANDARDS FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE EMISSIONS TO SUSTAIN AND PROTECT THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND AIR QUALITY OF THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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Health
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1769 |
H.C.R. No. 33
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH BRANCH, TO STUDY THE ROLE OF GESTATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS, GENTLE BIRTHING PRACTICES, ADULT WELLNESS EDUCATION, DOMESTIC HARMONY AWARENESS, APPROPRIATE AND SUFFICIENT TOUCH, AND THE PRACTICE OF HEALING BIRTH TRAUMA, AND THEIR CONNECTION TO PUBLIC POLICY CONCERNS SUCH AS SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ALCOHOLISM, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND OBESITY.
FOR ADOPTION |
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Economic Development & Business Concerns
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1770 |
H.R. No. 60
URGING ENDORSEMENT OF THE EARTH CHARTER AND ADOPTION OF ITS CENTRAL PRINCIPLES AS PART OF THE FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
FOR ADOPTION |
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS CONCERNS
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1771 |
H.C.R. No. 84
URGING ENDORSEMENT OF THE EARTH CHARTER AND ADOPTION OF ITS CENTRAL PRINCIPLES AS PART OF THE FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
FOR ADOPTION |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1772 |
H.R. No. 63
RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CREATE A REPLACEMENT FOR THE OUTDATED FAST TRACK TRADE AUTHORITY SYSTEM SO THAT UNITED STATES TRADE AGREEMENTS ARE DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED USING A MORE DEMOCRATIC, INCLUSIVE MECHANISM THAT ENSHRINES THE PRINCIPLES OF FEDERALISM AND STATE SOVEREIGNTY.
FOR ADOPTION |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1773 |
H.C.R. No. 87
RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CREATE A REPLACEMENT FOR THE OUTDATED FAST TRACK TRADE AUTHORITY SYSTEM SO THAT UNITED STATES TRADE AGREEMENTS ARE DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED USING A MORE DEMOCRATIC, INCLUSIVE MECHANISM THAT ENSHRINES THE PRINCIPLES OF FEDERALISM AND STATE SOVEREIGNTY.
FOR ADOPTION |
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Judiciary
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1774 |
S.B. No. 1063, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES. (Legislative Vacancies; Appointments)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING |
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Consumer Protection & Commerce
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1775 |
S.B. No. 1287, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. (Transportation; Motor Carrier Safety Inspection)
PASS THIRD READING |
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Judiciary
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1776 |
S.B. No. 1697, S.D. 1
RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "CONTRACTOR" UNDER THE CONTRACTOR REPAIR ACT. (Contractor; Definition)
PASS THIRD READING |
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Water, Land, Ocean Resources & Hawaiian Affairs
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1777 |
S.B. No. 1816, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. (Kohala Historic Sites State Monument)
PASS THIRD READING |
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Consumer Protection & Commerce
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1778
(48-Hour Notice)
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S.B. No. 55, S.D. 1, H.D. 2
RELATING TO DENTISTRY. (Dentists; Exam)
AS AMENDED, PASS THIRD READING |
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Judiciary
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1779
(48-Hour Notice)
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S.B. No. 784, S.D. 1, H.D. 2
RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING. (Provisional Driver's License; Financial Responsibility)
AS AMENDED, PASS THIRD READING |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1780
(48-Hour Notice)
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S.B. No. 1675, S.D. 1, H.D. 1
RELATING TO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS. (Automated External Defibrillators; Liability)
AS AMENDED, PASS THIRD READING |
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Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1781
(48-Hour Notice)
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S.B. No. 1047, H.D. 2
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. (Commercial Drivers Licensing; Age Requirement; Deferred Pleas.)
AS AMENDED, PASS THIRD READING |
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