COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, OCEAN RESOURCES & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

 

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

10:00 a.m.

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

HCR 259

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST IN THE PERPETUATION OF AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES ON THE EWA PLAINS.

 

AGR/WLH

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, OCEAN RESOURCES & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

10:30 a.m.

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

HCR 63

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE OWNERSHIP OF THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN CERTAIN LANES IN URBAN OAHU.

 

WLH

HCR 278

(HSCR1648)

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.

 

TRN, WLH

HCR 302

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES TO REGULATE THE USE OF PUBLIC BEACHES.

 

WLH

HCR 174

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON CERTAIN AQUATIC SURF RESOURCES IN THE STATE INCLUDING THE COST OF FUNDING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING ARTIFICIAL REEFS.

 

WLH

HCR 279

URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO IMMEDIATELY REMOVE THE DERELICT SAILBOAT "DOLPHIN" FROM THE REEF IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY AREA FACING FRONT STREET, LAHAINA, MAUI.

 

WLH

HCR 233

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REVIEW THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DEPARTMENT'S BOATING SPEED LIMIT GUIDELINE IN DESIGNATED HUMPBACK WHALE AREAS.

 

WLH

HCR 230

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A PANEL TO STUDY THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE INTERISLAND TRANSPORTATION OF GILL NETS OR LAY NETS AND THE SPREAD OF FOREIGN MARINE SPECIES.

 

WLH

HCR 199

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, TO WORK WITH THE COUNTY AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE 2006 OCEAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN.

 

WLH

Decision making to follow

 

 

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

 

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Conference Room 308; State Capitol

 

10:30 a.m. AGENDA:

 

SB 664

SD1

(SSCR903)

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR SACRED HEARTS ACADEMY.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for the construction and improvement of Sacred Hearts Academy.

 

FIN

SB 1214

(SSCR753)

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR LE JARDIN ACADEMY.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Le Jardin Academy.

 

FIN

SB 1991

SD1

(HSCR1329)

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.

Authorizes issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for 15 Craigside.

 

HSH, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 

10:45 a.m. AGENDA:

 

HCR 150

REQUESTING THE STATE TO OBSERVE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME.

 

FIN

HCR 203

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A SKIN CANCER EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM AND COLLECT DATA ON THE INCIDENCE OF ALL FORMS OF SKIN CANCER AMONG RESIDENTS AND TO WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A CANCER AWARENESS PROGRAM IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

 

FIN

 

 

HCR 205

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE COST OF ESTABLISHING A SUN PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND COUNTY-SPONSORED PROGRAMS.

 

FIN

 

Decision making to follow.

 

 

11:00 a.m. AGENDA:

 

Decision making only:

HCR 132 HD1

(HSCR1761)

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.

 

LMG, FIN

HCR 154 HD1

(HSCR1712)

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.

 

WLH, FIN

HCR 240

(HSCR1595)

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND A PROCESS TO CREATE A CITIZEN ROAD WATCH PROGRAM.

 

TRN, FIN

HCR 242 HD1

(HSCR1651)

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.

 

TRN, FIN

HCR 48 HD1

(HSCR1219)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON PROVIDING CHILD CARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN OF STATE EMPLOYEES.

 

LAB, FIN

HCR 53

(HSCR1715)

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.

 

HLT, FIN

HCR 54

(HSCR1322)

HR 34

(HSCR 1342)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AN INTERIM TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE STATE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST PROGRAM'S REIMBURSEMENT POLICY AND ITS IMPACT ON SMALL, INDEPENDENT, COMMUNITY PHARMACIES.

 

HSH/HLT, FIN

HCR 77 HD1

(HSCR1693)

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON PREDATORY MORTGAGE LENDING IN HAWAII.

 

 

CPC/LMG, FIN

HCR 119 HD1

(HSCR1559)

HR 94 HD1

(HSCR 1688)

 

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.

 

HLT/HSH, FIN

HCR 130 HD1

(HSCR1547)

HR 104 HD1

(HSCR 1546)

 

CONVENING AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEX ASSAULT.

 

 

HSH, FIN

HCR 134 HD1

(HSCR1589)

HR 108 HD1

(HSCR 1588)

 

ENCOURAGING THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO INVEST IN HAWAII VENTURE CAPITAL.

 

 

LAB/EDB, FIN

HCR 158

(HSCR1518)

HR 125

(HSCR 1517)

 

EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE LEGISLATURE THAT THE STATE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY COMMENCE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR KUKUI GARDENS.

 

HSH, FIN

HCR 166

(HSCR1598)

HR 131

(HSCR 1597)

 

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DESIGN A LONG-TERM COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN AND CONDUCT A POLICY REVIEW.

 

HED, FIN

HCR 171

(HSCR1514)

HR 134

(HSCR 1513)

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ESTABLISH A ONE-TO-ONE COMPUTER ACCESS PROGRAM WITHIN THE STATE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.

 

EDN, FIN

HCR 173

(HSCR1540)

HR 136

(HSCR 1539)

 

URGING CONGRESS TO ENACT THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE ACT.

 

HLT/HSH, FIN

HCR 189 HD1

(HSCR1753)

HR 147 HD1

(HSCR 1752

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OUTREACH SERVICES TO HOMELESS INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH IN HAWAII.

 

HSH/EDN, FIN

HCR 193

(HSCR1538)

HR 151

(HSCR 1537)

 

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF LANGUAGE ACCESS.

 

HSH, FIN

HCR 202

(HSCR1542)

HR 160

(HSCR 1541)

 

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO FUND BREAST CANCER AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN IN HAWAII.

 

HLT/HSH, FIN

HCR 204

(HSCR1520)

HR 162

(HSCR 1519)

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO FACILITATE PROVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO NON-CITIZEN VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

 

HSH, FIN

HCR 219

(HSCR1534)

HR 177

(HSCR 1533)

URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO REMOVE DESIGNATED UNITS AT KALIHI VALLEY HOMES FROM THE LIST OF STRUCTURES SCHEDULED FOR DEMOLITION AND TO WORK WITH THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO RENOVATE THE BUILDINGS INSTEAD.

 

HSH, FIN

HCR 243

(HSCR1516)

HR 194

(HSCR 1515)

 

REQUESTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A MULTIMEDIA ACCELERATED LEARNING TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

 

EDN, FIN

HCR 252

(HSCR1556)

 

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES STUDY AND EVALUATE ALTERNATIVES IN UPGRADING THE STATE’S PAYROLL AND PERSONNEL SYSTEMS.

 

LAB, FIN

HCR 281

(HSCR1642)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO ASSIST THE DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF A RAPID ELECTROCHEMICAL DETECTION PRODUCT WITH TAX INCENTIVES TO PRIVATE COMPANIES FOR RELATED WORK.

 

HLT, FIN

HCR 282

(HSCR1558)

HR 222

(HSCR 1557)

 

URGING THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK AMENDMENTS TO THE MEDICARE PAYMENT SYSTEM TO INCREASE REIMBURSEMENTS TO HAWAII'S HOSPITALS.

 

HLT, FIN

HCR 317

(HSCR1737)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO IMPLEMENT A TRANSPORTATION PERFORMANCE PROGRAM.

 

TRN, FIN

HCR 329 HD1

(HSCR1731)

HR 266 HD1

(HSCR 1730)

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.

 

TRN, FIN

 

 

COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT

 

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

1:30 p.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

HCR 103, HD 1

(HSCR1551)

HR 81, HD 1

(HSCR1550)

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE MAYOR WRIGHT HOMES TENANT ASSOCIATION.

HSH, LMG

HCR 183, HD 1

(HSCR1746)

HR 141,  HD 1

(HSCR1745)

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CASH AND COUNSELING PROGRAM IN OTHER STATES.

HSH, LMG

HCR 187, HD 1

(HSCR1757)

HR 145, HD 1

(HSCR1756)

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.

 

HSH/HLT, LMG

HCR 188, HD 1

(HSCR1748)

HR 146, HD 1

(HSCR1747)

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY OTHER STATES' ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND COMPARE THEM TO HAWAII'S ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES.

HSH, LMG

HCR 194, HD 1

(HSCR1721)

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.

 

LAB, TAC/EDB, LMG

HCR 195,

 HD 1

(HSCR1723)

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.

 

TRN, TAC/EDB, LMG

HCR 221

HD1

(HSCR1690)

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A MULTIPLE PURPOSE, MULTIPLE USER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROCESSING FACILITY OR FACILITIES.

 

AGR, LMG

HCR 305

HD1

(HSCR1749)

REQUESTING THE HONOLULU COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE COPIES OF AUDITS CONDUCTED ON BEHALF OF THE STATE.

 

HSH, LMG

Decision making to follow.

 

 


COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE AND COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

 

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

HCR 109

(HSCR1634)

HR 86

(HSCR 1633)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO PROVIDE AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF CHANGES TO HAWAII'S KONA COFFEE MINIMUM CONTENT LAWS, AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO STUDY WAYS TO IMPROVE ENFORCEMENT OF THOSE LAWS.

 

AGR, CPC/JUD

HCR 110

(HSCR1635)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COFFEE GROWN IN HAWAII.

 

AGR, CPC

HCR 111

(HSCR1636)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO STUDY LABELING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE USE OF HAWAII-GROWN COFFEE NAMES.

 

AGR, CPC

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, OCEAN RESOURCES & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

Thursday, April 12, 2007

10:00 a.m.

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

HCR 254

(HSCR1729)

HR 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.

 

TRN, WLH/EEP

HCR 200

(HSCR1733)

HR 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.

 

TRN, EEP

HCR 201

(HSCR1735)

HR 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.

 

TRN, EEP

HR 156

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF WAVE ENERGY DEVICES IN HAWAII AND THE CREATION OF A WAVE ENERGY FACILITY.

 

EEP

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING

 

Thursday, April 12, 2007

10:30 a.m.

Conference Room 329; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

SCR 69

(SSCR1421)

URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO REMOVE DESIGNATED BUILDINGS AT KALIHI VALLEY HOMES SCHEDULED FOR DEMOLITION.

 

HSH, FIN

SCR 10

(SSCR1423)

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT FAMILY COURT PARENTING PLAN MODEL PROGRAM IN THE FIRST CIRCUIT FAMILY COURT.

 

 

HSH, JUD

Decision making only (heard on April 5, 2007:

HCR 308

(HSCR1628)

HR 247

(HSCR1627)

 

REQUESTING THAT THE ISSUANCE OF VISAS FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION OF IMMIGRANT RELATIVES BE EXPEDITED.

 

INT, HSH

Decision making to follow.

 

 

 

 


COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS CONCERNS AND COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

Thursday, April 12, 2007

11:00 a.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

HCR 276

(HSCR1727)

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.

 

TRN, EDB/CPC

HCR 81

HD1

(HSCR1566)

 

HR 57

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE-PROVINCE RELATIONS OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.

 

INT, EDB

Decision making to follow.