THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
FORTY-THIRD DAY
April 3, 2007-Tuesday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Invocation by Pastor Chris Eng
Waiokeola Congregational Church
Roll Call
Approval of the Journal
Introductions
RECOGNIZES AND CONGRATULATES THE MAUI ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INCORPORATED ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY. (Senator Baker)
1. Messages from the Governor: No(s). 723-725
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723 |
Letter dated March 30, 2007, transmitting proposed changes to the General Appropriations Act of 2007 for the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Forestry - Products Development. |
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724 |
Dated March 22, 2007, transmitting the Department of Taxation's Hawaii Income Patterns Individuals 2004 Report. |
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725 |
Dated March 28, 2007, transmitting the Commission on Salaries Report and Recommendations to the 2007 Legislature, pursuant to Act 299, SLH 2006. |
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2. Departmental Communications: None
3. House Communications: No(s). 495-512
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Informing the Senate that on April 2, 2007, the following Senate Bill(s) passed Third Reading in the House:
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495 |
S.B. No. 46, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS." (Government Operations) |
AGREE/DISAGREE |
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496 |
S.B. No. 149, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO STATE BONDS." (General Obligation Bond Authorization) |
AGREE/DISAGREE |
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497 |
S.B. No. 228, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO GRAFFITI." (Graffiti; Aggravated criminal property damage.) |
AGREE/DISAGREE |
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498 |
S.B. No. 755, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSIONS." (County Ethics Commissions; Selection of Members) |
AGREE/DISAGREE |
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499 |
S.B. No. 1011, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE KEY INFORMATION ACCESS." (Motor Vehicles) |
AGREE/DISAGREE |
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500 |
S.B. No. 1370, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS." (Department of Budget and Finance; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds) |
AGREE/DISAGREE |
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501 |
S.B. No. 1509, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE (HOV) LANES." (High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes.) |
AGREE/DISAGREE |
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502 |
S.B. No. 1750, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO HEALTH." (Health; Shaken Baby Syndrome) |
AGREE/DISAGREE |
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503 |
S.B. No. 1954, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO JUSTICES AND JUDGES." |
AGREE/DISAGREE |
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504 |
S.B. No. 1957, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO CODE OF ETHICS." (Public Disclosure of Financial Interest) |
AGREE/DISAGREE |
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Informing the Senate that on April 2, 2007, the following House Concurrent Resolution(s) was adopted in the House:
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505 |
H.C.R. No. 106, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE VISION AND HEARING EXAMINATIONS." (DOH; DOE; Vision and Hearing Examinations) |
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506 |
H.C.R. No. 141 "URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO NEGOTIATE LOWER DRUG PRICES ON BEHALF OF MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES." (Drug Prices; Medicare Beneficiaries) |
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507 |
H.C.R. No. 170 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO EFFECTIVELY PROTECT THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY IN HAWAII." (Livestock Industry; Task Force; Report) |
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508 |
H.C.R. No. 190 "REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT H.R. 1287 AND S. 671 RELATING TO FILIPINO FAMILY REUNIFICATION, OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION, TO PROVIDE PRIORITY ISSUANCE OF VISAS TO FILIPINO VETERANS' CHILDREN WITH APPROVED IMMIGRATION PETITIONS." (Filipino World War II Veterans; Family Reunification) |
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H.C.R. No. 217 "URGING THE PRESIDENT AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO INCREASE, FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARIES, THE LEVELS OF PROVISIONAL INCOME, WHICH INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, BY AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE FEDERAL COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE GRANTED TO FEDERAL EMPLOYEES IN HAWAII." (Social Security Benefits; Increase Provisional Income Limits) |
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H.C.R. No. 231, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS CONCERNS REGARDING THE INSPECTION OF PLANTS AND PRODUCTS FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES TO PREVENT INVASIVE SPECIES FROM ENTERING THE STATE." (Invasive Species; Federal Legislation) |
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511 |
H.C.R. No. 266, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO COLLABORATE WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DEVELOP A TREE CROP INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR TREE FARMS IN HAWAII." (Tree Crop Insurance; Department of Agriculture; Report) |
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512 |
H.C.R. No. 296, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH AT LEAST ONE CIVIC STANDARD AT EVERY GRADE LEVEL FROM K-12 THAT INTEGRATES SERVICE LEARNING AND EXPECTS STUDENTS TO ENGAGE, PARTICIPATE, AND BECOME ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES." (Department of Education; civic learning) |
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4. Senate Communications: None
5. Judiciary Communications: None
6. Standing Committee Reports: No(s). 1436-1503
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1436 (One Day Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1902, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST UTILITIES SERVING THE GENERAL PUBLIC." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1437 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 92, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1438 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 14, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO EDUCATION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1439 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 13, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO EDUCATION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1440 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 429, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SACRED HEARTS ACADEMY." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1441 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 334, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SOPOGY INC., IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1442 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 870, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING PROJECTS ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1443 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 899, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO INTEGRATED STRATEGIES FOR STATEWIDE FOOD AND ENERGY CROP PRODUCTION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1444 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 506, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO ETHANOL." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1445 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1411, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO CONFORMITY OF THE HAWAII INCOME TAX LAW TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. " (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1446 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1414, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION COUNTY SURCHARGE IMPLEMENTATION COSTS. " (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1447 (One Day Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 831, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO VETERAN BURIAL GRANTS." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1448 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1120, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO DENTAL HEALTH." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1449 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1368, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL FACILITIES SPECIAL FUND." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1450 (One Day Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1007 "RELATING TO FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1451 (One Day Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1364, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE STATE RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1452 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1400 "RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES. " (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1453 (One Day Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 692, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO AGRICULTURE." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1454 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1334, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING FEES." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1455 (One Day Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1014, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO EDUCATION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1456 (One Day Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 504 "RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR LE JARDIN ACADEMY." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1457 (One Day Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 338, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1458 (One Day Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1361, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO HOUSING." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1459 (One Day Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1907, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1460 (One Day Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 421, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO SHORT TERM INVESTMENT OF COUNTY MONEYS." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1461 (One Day Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1294 "RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1462 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1287 "RELATING TO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1463 (One Day Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1353, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1464 (One Day Notice) |
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S.C.R. No. 65 "URGING THE GOVERNOR TO HONOR JOHN PAPA 'I'I BY DECLARING AUGUST 3, 2007, AS JOHN PAPA 'I'I DAY." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1465 (One Day Notice) |
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S.R. No. 39 "URGING THE GOVERNOR TO HONOR JOHN PAPA 'I'I BY DECLARING AUGUST 3, 2007, AS JOHN PAPA 'I'I DAY." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1466 (One Day Notice) |
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S.C.R. No. 60 "REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE NAME "MOKOLI'I ISLET" AND DISCOURAGE THE USE OF ITS POPULAR NAME "CHINAMAN'S HAT"." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1467 (One Day Notice) |
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S.R. No. 36 "REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE NAME "MOKOLI'I ISLET" AND DISCOURAGE THE USE OF ITS POPULAR NAME "CHINAMAN'S HAT"." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1468 (One Day Notice) |
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S.C.R. No. 62, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF HOW OTHER STATES AND JURISDICTIONS ENSURE THAT WARRANTIES AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS ARE EITHER EXEMPTED FROM PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL TAXES OR TAXED AT THE WHOLESALE RATE." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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1469 (One Day Notice) |
(TIA) |
S.C.R. No. 155, S.D. 1 "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." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1470 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1529, H.D. 2, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1471 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1289, H.D. 2, S.D. 3 "RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1472 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 567, H.D. 1, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO MOTOR SPORTS FACILITY." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1473 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1403, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY. " (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1474 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 869, H.D. 1, S.D. 2 "MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A STUDY ON ENERGY EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1475 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 18, H.D. 1, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO EDUCATION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1476 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 15, H.D. 2, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO EDUCATION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1477 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1372, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND INJURY PREVENTION SYSTEM BRANCH. " (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1478 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1477, H.D. 2, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO RURAL PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TRAINING." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1479 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 149, H.D. 2, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1480 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 575, H.D. 1, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO EMERGENCIES." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1481 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1005, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1482 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 24, H.D. 1, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO TEACHERS." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1483 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 767, H.D. 2, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO THE RUNNING START PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE PREPARATION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1484 (One Day Notice) |
(ENE) |
H.B. No. 1376 "RELATING TO PETROLEUM-CONTAMINATED SOIL. " (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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1485 (One Day Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1225 "RELATING TO SALARY PAYMENTS." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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1486 (One Day Notice) |
(TSG) |
H.B. No. 345 "RELATING TO HOLIDAYS." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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1487 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1207, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO DISHONORED PAYMENTS." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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1488 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 513, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO GRANTS-IN-AID." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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1489 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1931, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR PROJECTS ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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1490 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(TSG) |
H.B. No. 1103, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO ASIAN LUNAR NEW YEAR COMMEMORATION." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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1491 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
(WAM) |
H.B. No. 1227, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR RISK MANAGEMENT." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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1492 (One Day Notice) |
(TIA) |
S.C.R. No. 138 "URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO IMPLEMENT XERISCAPING TO DECORATE ROADWAYS, MEDIAL STRIPS, ROUNDABOUTS AND OTHER AREAS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1493 (One Day Notice) |
(TIA) |
S.R. No. 92 "URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO IMPLEMENT XERISCAPING TO DECORATE ROADWAYS, MEDIAL STRIPS, ROUNDABOUTS AND OTHER AREAS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1494 (One Day Notice) |
(WAH) |
S.C.R. No. 89 "SUPPORTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS NATION-BUILDING PLAN, HO`OULU LAHUI ALOHA, TO RAISE A BELOVED NATION." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1495 (One Day Notice) |
(WAH) |
S.R. No. 53 "SUPPORTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS NATION-BUILDING PLAN, HO`OULU LAHUI ALOHA, TO RAISE A BELOVED NATION." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1496 (One Day Notice) |
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S.C.R. No. 102, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO STUDY LABELING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE USE OF HAWAII-GROWN COFFEE NAMES AND STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR HAWAII-GROWN COFFEE." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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1497 (One Day Notice) |
(WAH) |
S.R. No. 62, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO STUDY LABELING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE USE OF HAWAII-GROWN COFFEE NAMES AND STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR HAWAII-GROWN COFFEE." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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1498 (One Day Notice) |
(WAH) |
S.C.R. No. 103, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP OF STAKEHOLDERS TO PROVIDE AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE INCENTIVE MEASURES APPROVED FOR IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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1499 (One Day Notice) |
(WAH) |
S.R. No. 63, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP OF STAKEHOLDERS TO PROVIDE AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF THE INCENTIVE MEASURES APPROVED FOR IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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1500 (One Day Notice) |
(TIA) |
G.M. No. 351 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Highway Safety Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CAROL H. McNAMEE, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1501 (One Day Notice) |
(TIA) |
G.M. No. 352 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Highway Safety Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARIE H. WEITE, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1502 (One Day Notice) |
(WAH) |
G.M. No. 340 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, DONALD S.M. CHANG, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1502 (One Day Notice) |
(WAH) |
G.M. No. 341 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRISH K. MORIKAWA, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1502 (One Day Notice) |
(WAH) |
G.M. No. 519 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, PERRY O. ARTATES, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1503 (One Day Notice) |
(WAH) |
G.M. No. 357 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID A. KRUPP, Ph.D., for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1503 (One Day Notice) |
(WAH) |
G.M. No. 470 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, BONNIE K. KAHAPEA-TANNER, for a term to expire 6-30-2008."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1503 (One Day Notice) |
(WAH) |
G.M. No. 471 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANGELA HI'ILEI KAWELO, for a term to expire 6-30-2009."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1503 (One Day Notice) |
(WAH) |
G.M. No. 472 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ARTHUR B. MACHADO, JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2010."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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ORDER OF THE DAY
7. Deferred Matters - Advise and Consent
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1367 |
EDT/WAM |
G.M. No. 278 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Director of the Department of Taxation, Gubernatorial Nominee, KURT K. KAWAFUCHI, for a term to expire 12-6-2010." |
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8. Advise and Consent
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1431 |
EDT |
G.M. No. 524 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, CAROLEE K. ARICAYOS, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1432 |
EDT |
G.M. No. 481 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 4th Taxation District (Kaua'i), Gubernatorial Nominee, ALBERT WARREN STIGLMEIER, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1432 |
EDT |
G.M. No. 482 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 1st Taxation District (Oahu), Gubernatorial Nominee, MANOJ P. SAMARANAYAKE CPA, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1432 |
EDT |
G.M. No. 499 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 3rd Taxation District (Hawai'i), Gubernatorial Nominee, CAROL P. WEIR, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1433 |
HTH |
G.M. No. 329 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, DANIEL J. VARGAS, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1434 |
HTH |
G.M. No. 342 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAULA A. Y. ARCENA, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1435 |
HTH |
G.M. No. 346 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANDREW DON MD, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1435 |
HTH |
G.M. No. 347 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROSANNE C. HARRIGAN EdD, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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9. Adopt Resolutions
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1410 |
EDU |
S.C.R. No. 56, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE HAWAII EDUCATIONAL POLICY CENTER TO REPORT ON THE RETENTION AND CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT OF TEACHERS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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1411 |
EDU |
S.R. No. 32, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE HAWAII EDUCATIONAL POLICY CENTER TO REPORT ON THE RETENTION AND CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT OF TEACHERS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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1412 |
EDU/WAH |
S.C.R. No. 95, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND THE HAWAII AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER TO REFRAIN FROM DEVELOPING, TESTING, PROPAGATING, CULTIVATING, RAISING, OR GROWING GENETICALLY MODIFIED TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN TARO VARIETIES IN THE STATE OR CONDUCTING ANY TYPE OF RESEARCH THAT WOULD SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN TARO VARIETIES." |
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1413 |
EDU |
S.C.R. No. 78, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT ON CURRENT INITIATIVES AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR FUTURE AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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1414 |
EDU |
S.R. No. 45, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT ON CURRENT INITIATIVES AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR FUTURE AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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1415 |
EDU |
S.C.R. No. 67 "REQUESTING THE P-20 COUNCIL AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REPORT ON EARLY COLLEGE AWARENESS PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS." |
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1416 |
EDU |
S.C.R. No. 166 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY LOCATION FOR THE MANOA PUBLIC LIBRARY TO ACCOMMODATE THE COMMUNITY AND STUDENTS DURING THE LIBRARY'S TWO-YEAR CLOSURE." |
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1417 |
EDU |
S.C.R. No. 79 "REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REPORT ON THE LINKING OF FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUAL CAMPUSES WITH PERFORMANCE GOALS." |
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1418 |
EDU |
S.R. No. 46 "REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REPORT ON THE LINKING OF FUNDING FOR INDIVIDUAL CAMPUSES WITH PERFORMANCE GOALS." |
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1419 |
EDU |
S.C.R. No. 73, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SUBMIT A REPORT WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THE SALARIES OF UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATORS." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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1420 |
HSP/IGM |
S.C.R. No. 23 "REQUESTING EACH COUNTY TO EXAMINE ITS CURRENT ZONING LAWS, BUILDING CODES, AND SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS AND ELIMINATE ENCUMBRANCES TO FAMILY CAREGIVING AND AGING IN PLACE." |
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1421 |
HSP/IGM |
S.C.R. No. 69 "URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO REMOVE DESIGNATED BUILDINGS AT KALIHI VALLEY HOMES SCHEDULED FOR DEMOLITION." |
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1422 |
HSP/IGM |
S.R. No. 42 "URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO REMOVE DESIGNATED BUILDINGS AT KALIHI VALLEY HOMES SCHEDULED FOR DEMOLITION." |
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1423 |
HSP/JDL |
S.C.R. No. 10 "REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT FAMILY COURT PARENTING PLAN MODEL PROGRAM IN THE FIRST CIRCUIT FAMILY COURT." |
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1424 |
HSP |
S.C.R. No. 21 "URGING THE CHILDCARE AND ELDERCARE COMMUNITIES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES OF GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN BY SUPPORTING POLICIES AND SERVICES THAT ARE CONDUCIVE TO THAT FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP." |
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1425 |
HSP |
S.R. No. 9 "URGING THE CHILDCARE AND ELDERCARE COMMUNITIES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES OF GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN BY SUPPORTING POLICIES AND SERVICES THAT ARE CONDUCIVE TO THAT FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP." |
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1426 |
HSP |
H.C.R. No. 25 "URGING THE CHILDCARE AND ELDERCARE COMMUNITIES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES OF GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN BY SUPPORTING POLICIES AND SERVICES THAT ARE CONDUCIVE TO THAT FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIP." |
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1427 |
WAH |
S.C.R. No. 3, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO STUDY THE RATE STRUCTURES OF PRIVATE ENTITIES THAT FURNISH WATER USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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1428 |
WAH |
S.C.R. No. 206 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DEVELOP A TARO SECURITY AND PURITY RESEARCH PROGRAM." |
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1429 |
WAH |
S.C.R. No. 192 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO EFFECTIVELY PROTECT THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY IN HAWAII." |
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1430 |
WAH |
S.R. No. 122 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO EFFECTIVELY PROTECT THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY IN HAWAII." |
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10. Deferred Matters – Third Reading
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(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1355) |
H.B. No. 17, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO EDUCATION." - (EDU)
(DOE; Committee on Weights; Weighted Student Formula) |
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(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1356) |
H.B. No. 987, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO POLICE OFFICERS." - (JDL)
(Police Officers; Representation by Counsel) |
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(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1357) |
H.B. No. 1153, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO PRECURSORS TO THE MANUFACTURE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES." - (JDL)
(Controlled Substances; Precursors to Manufacture) |
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(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1368) |
H.B. No. 1157 "RELATING TO DANGEROUS DRUGS." - (JDL)
(Dangerous drugs) |
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11. Third Reading
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(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1353) |
H.B. No. 1358, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY." - (PBS/HSP)
(Hawaii Youth Correctional Facilities; Purpose) |
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12. Re-Referrals
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RE-REFERRALS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2007 |
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RELATING TO LAND USE. (Land Use; Agricultural District; Subdivisions) (WAH/IGM) |
WAH |
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107 |
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. (Turtle Bay Expansion; Traffic Impacts.) (TIA/IGM, WAM) |
IGM/TIA |
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13. Miscellaneous Communications: None
14. Miscellaneous Business
15. Announcements
HONORS AND RECOGNIZES DONNA KAHIWAOKAWAILANI KAHAKUI THE UNITED STATES RECIPIENT AND INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATE OF THE YVES ROCHER "TERRE DE FEMME" AWARD. (Senator Hemmings)
· Committee Hearing Schedule:
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COMMITTEE |
DATE & TIME |
ROOM |
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JDL |
4/3/2007 9:00 AM |
229 |
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CPH-WAM |
4/3/2007 9:30 AM |
211 |
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JDL-WAM |
4/3/2007 9:30 AM |
211 |
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EDT-WAM |
4/3/2007 9:30 AM |
211 |
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WAM |
4/3/2007 9:30 AM |
211 |
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WAH-IGM |
4/3/2007 9:30 AM |
225 |
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JDL |
4/3/2007 9:45 AM |
229 |
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WAM |
4/3/2007 9:45 AM |
211 |
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CPH |
4/3/2007 10:00 AM |
016 |
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HSP |
4/3/2007 1:15 PM |
016 |
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PBS-WAH-EDU |
4/3/2007 2:45 PM |
225 |
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CPH-EDT |
4/4/2007 10:00 AM |
016 |
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CPH |
4/4/2007 10:00 AM |
016 |
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JDL |
4/4/2007 10:00 AM |
229 |
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EDU |
4/4/2007 1:15 PM |
225 |
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HTH-IGM |
4/4/2007 1:15 PM |
016 |
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EDU |
4/4/2007 1:30 PM |
225 |
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HTH |
4/4/2007 1:30 PM |
016 |
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EDU |
4/4/2007 2:00 PM |
225 |
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WAH |
4/4/2007 2:45 PM |
414 |
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JDL |
4/4/2007 3:00 PM |
229 |
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WAM |
4/5/2007 9:30 AM |
211 |
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IGM-TIA |
4/5/2007 12:45 PM |
229 |
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HTH/HTH |
4/5/2007 1:00 PM |
016 |
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TIA-ENE |
4/5/2007 1:00 PM |
229 |
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HTH-HSP-PBS |
4/5/2007 1:15 PM |
016 |
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HTH |
4/5/2007 1:15 PM |
016 |
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EDU |
4/9/2007 1:15 PM |
225 |
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WAH |
4/11/2007 9:30 AM |
414 |
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HTH |
4/11/2007 1:15 PM |
016 |
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HTH |
4/13/2007 1:15 PM |
016 |
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HTH |
4/16/2007 1:15 PM |
016 |
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EDT-TSG |
4/17/2007 1:15 PM |
229 |
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16. Adjournment