THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
FORTY-FOURTH DAY
April 4, 2007-Wednesday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Invocation by Senator Norman Sakamoto
Roll Call
Approval of the Journal
Introductions
HONORS AND RECOGNIZES DONNA KAHIWAOKAWAILANI KAHAKUI THE UNITED STATES RECIPIENT AND INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATE OF THE YVES ROCHER "TERRE DE FEMME" AWARD. (Senator Hemmings)
1. Messages from the Governor: No(s). 726-728
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Dated April 2, 2007, transmitting the Department of Human Services' Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2006, pursuant to Section 346-5, HRS. |
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727 |
Informing the Senate that on April 3, 2007, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1226 HD1 (Act 005) "MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR ELECTRICITY PAYMENTS STATEWIDE." (Emergency appropriation; electricity)
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728 |
Informing the Senate that on April 3, 2007, the Governor has withdrawn SYLVIA L. STONE, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board from consideration by the Senate (GM633). |
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2. Departmental Communications: None
3. House Communications: No(s). 513-522
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Informing the Senate that on April 3, 2007, the following Senate Bill(s) passed Third Reading in the House:
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S.B. No. 1697, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "CONTRACTOR" UNDER THE CONTRACTOR REPAIR ACT." (Contractor; Definition) |
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S.B. No. 1287, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY." (Transportation; Motor Carrier Safety Inspection) |
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S.B. No. 1816, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION." (Kohala Historic Sites State Monument) |
AGREE/DISAGREE |
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Informing the Senate that on April 3, 2007, the following House Concurrent Resolution(s) was adopted in the House:
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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." (Maternal and child health; impact of certain practices on substance abuse, alcoholism, domestic violence, and obesity.) |
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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." (Fast Track Trade Authority; Federalism; State Sovereignty) |
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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." (Air Quality; Hydrogen Sulfide Emissions) |
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H.C.R. No. 127 "URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM THE LAST WEEK IN JULY OF EACH YEAR AS CONSERVATION WEEK." |
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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." (UH; Senior Citizen Visitor Program) |
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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." (Sustainability; Planning; Earth Charter) |
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Informing the Senate that on March 29, 2007, the House disagreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House Bill(s):
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H.B. No. 272, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES." (Captives) |
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H.B. No. 349, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO COUNTY REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL BICYCLE TOURS." (County Regulation of Commercial Bicycle Tours) |
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H.B. No. 931, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO MOPEDS." (Mopeds) |
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H.B. No. 1104, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION." (Kohala Historic Sites State Monument) |
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H.B. No. 1248, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO NAME CHANGES." (Covered offenders name change prohibition) |
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4. Senate Communications: None
5. Judiciary Communications: None
6. Standing Committee Reports: No(s). 1504-1537
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1504 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 275, H.D. 1, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO THE UNIFORM ATHLETE AGENTS ACT." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1505 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1323, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1506 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1631, H.D. 2, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO HIGH TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1507 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1719, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1508 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1764, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION OR ANY OF ITS REGIONAL SUBSIDIARY CORPORATIONS." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1509 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1370, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1510 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1352, H.D. 1, S.D. 2 "ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO PLAN FOR THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF HAWAII STATEHOOD." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1511 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 19, H.D. 2, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO EDUCATION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1512 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 317, H.D. 2, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT ORGANIZATIONS." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1513 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 507, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO BOATING." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1514 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 928, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1515 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1659, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO PROCUREMENT." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1516 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1338, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1517 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 598, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO EDUCATION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1518 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1278, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL SITE CLEANUP." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1519 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1377 "MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1520 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1452, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO HEALTH." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1521 (One Day Notice) |
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H.B. No. 119, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WATER SYSTEMS." (Recommends passage on THIRD READING) |
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1522 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 639, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO SOLID WASTE." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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1523 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1646, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO PESTICIDES." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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1524 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 1149, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO DRUGS." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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1525 (48 Hrs. Notice) |
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H.B. No. 122, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO STATE FUNDS." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading) |
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1526 (One Day Notice) |
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S.C.R. No. 135, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING EACH COMPLEX WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE AIR COOLING NEEDS OF THE SCHOOLS WITHIN THE COMPLEX AND TO REVIEW THE FEASIBILITY OF USING ALTERNATIVE AIR COOLING METHODS SUCH AS FANS, HEAT REDUCTION, INSULATION, AND ENERGY EFFICIENT INDIVIDUAL AIR CONDITIONING WALL UNITS." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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1527 (One Day Notice) |
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S.R. No. 90, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING EACH COMPLEX WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE AIR COOLING NEEDS OF THE SCHOOLS WITHIN THE COMPLEX AND TO REVIEW THE FEASIBILITY OF USING ALTERNATIVE AIR COOLING METHODS SUCH AS FANS, HEAT REDUCTION, INSULATION, AND ENERGY EFFICIENT INDIVIDUAL AIR CONDITIONING WALL UNITS." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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1528 (One Day Notice) |
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S.C.R. No. 137 "REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DESIGN A LONG-TERM COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1529 (One Day Notice) |
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S.C.R. No. 53, S.D. 1 "ENCOURAGING THE USE OF COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1530 (One Day Notice) |
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S.R. No. 28, S.D. 1 "ENCOURAGING THE USE OF COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1531 (One Day Notice) |
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S.C.R. No. 108 "REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT PASSAGE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2007." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1532 (One Day Notice) |
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S.R. No. 65 "REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT PASSAGE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2007." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1533 (One Day Notice) |
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S.C.R. No. 157 "E HOOKIPA ANA I KA AHAHUI KAUMOKUAINA NO KA HOONAAUAO ILIKINI." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1534 (One Day Notice) |
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S.R. No. 108 "E HOOKIPA ANA I KA AHAHUI KAUMOKUAINA NO KA HOONAAUAO ILIKINI." (Recommends Adoption) |
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1535 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 335 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID ATKIN, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1535 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 336 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID SPENCER BYLUND, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
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1535 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 337 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHESTER ISAMU SAITO, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
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1535 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 338 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Environmental Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARY STEINER, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
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1536 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 478 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Sister State Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, LISA TERUKA MARUYAMA, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
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1536 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 479 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Sister State Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHERRY R. MENOR, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
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1536 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 567 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Sister State Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROMY M. CACHOLA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."
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1536 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 568 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Sister State Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANITA MAE K. NAONE, for a term to expire 6-30-2009."
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1537 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 496 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Transportation, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN B. RAY, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."
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1537 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 497 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Transportation, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID K. SPROAT, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
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1537 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 534 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Transportation, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOHN JAY ROMANOWSKI, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
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ORDER OF THE DAY
7. Advise and Consent
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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1503 |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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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." |
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8. Adopt Resolutions
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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." |
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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." |
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1466 |
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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"." |
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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"." |
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1468 |
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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) |
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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." |
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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." |
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S.R. No. 92 "URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO IMPLEMENT XERISCAPING TO DECORATE ROADWAYS, MEDIAL STRIPS, ROUNDABOUTS AND OTHER AREAS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION." |
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1494 |
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S.C.R. No. 89 "SUPPORTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS NATION-BUILDING PLAN, HO`OULU LAHUI ALOHA, TO RAISE A BELOVED NATION." |
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S.R. No. 53 "SUPPORTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS NATION-BUILDING PLAN, HO`OULU LAHUI ALOHA, TO RAISE A BELOVED NATION." |
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1496 |
WAH |
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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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9. Deferred Matters - 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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(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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10. Third Reading
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1436 |
H.B. No. 1902, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST UTILITIES SERVING THE GENERAL PUBLIC." - (WAM)
(Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Utilities) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1437 |
H.B. No. 92, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX." - (WAM)
(Investment Securities; Broker and Agent; General Excise Tax) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1438 |
H.B. No. 14, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO EDUCATION." - (WAM)
(DOE; Transfer of Functions; Repeal) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1439 |
H.B. No. 13, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO EDUCATION." - (WAM)
(DOE; Revolving Fund; Food Distribution Program) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1440 |
H.B. No. 429, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SACRED HEARTS ACADEMY." - (WAM)
(Sacred Hearts Academy; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1441 |
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." - (WAM)
(Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Sopogy, Inc.) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1442 |
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." - (WAM)
(Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning LLC) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1443 |
H.B. No. 899, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO INTEGRATED STRATEGIES FOR STATEWIDE FOOD AND ENERGY CROP PRODUCTION." - (WAM)
(Integrated Strategies for Statewide Food and Energy Crop Production) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1444 |
H.B. No. 506, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO ETHANOL." - (WAM)
(Ethanol Facility Tax Credit; Extend Sunset Date 5 Years) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1445 |
H.B. No. 1411, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO CONFORMITY OF THE HAWAII INCOME TAX LAW TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. " - (WAM)
(Conforms the Hawaii Income Tax Law to the Internal Revenue Code) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1446 |
H.B. No. 1414, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION COUNTY SURCHARGE IMPLEMENTATION COSTS. " - (WAM)
(Emergency Appropriation; Department of Taxation ) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1447 |
H.B. No. 831, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO VETERAN BURIAL GRANTS." - (WAM)
(Filipino Veterans; Burial) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1448 |
H.B. No. 1120, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO DENTAL HEALTH." - (WAM)
(Dental Health) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1449 |
H.B. No. 1368, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL FACILITIES SPECIAL FUND." - (WAM)
(Hospital and Medical Facilities Special Fund) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1450 |
H.B. No. 1007 "RELATING TO FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY." - (WAM)
(Family Self-Sufficiency Account; Public Benefit Eligibility) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1451 |
H.B. No. 1364, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE STATE RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM." - (WAM)
(State Rent Supplement Program) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1452 |
H.B. No. 1400 "RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES. " - (WAM)
(Relating to correctional industries.) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1453 |
H.B. No. 692, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO AGRICULTURE." - (WAM)
(Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Lapsing; Aloun Farms) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1454 |
H.B. No. 1334, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING FEES." - (WAM)
(Expedited Licensing Discounts) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1455 |
H.B. No. 1014, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO EDUCATION." - (WAM)
(Teacher Recruitment and Retention; Appropriation) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1456 |
H.B. No. 504 "RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR LE JARDIN ACADEMY." - (WAM)
(SPRB; Le Jardin Academy) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1457 |
H.B. No. 338, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT." - (WAM)
(Innovation Economy; Employees' Retirement System; University of Hawaii) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1458 |
H.B. No. 1361, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO HOUSING." - (WAM)
(Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Housekeeping) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1459 |
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." - (WAM)
(SPRB; Craigside Retirement Residence) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1460 |
H.B. No. 421, H.D. 1 "RELATING TO SHORT TERM INVESTMENT OF COUNTY MONEYS." - (WAM)
(Short Term Investment; County Moneys) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1461 |
H.B. No. 1294 "RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND." - (WAM)
(Retiree benefit plans) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1462 |
H.B. No. 1287 "RELATING TO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY." - (WAM)
(Eliminates escheatment) |
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Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1463 |
H.B. No. 1353, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED." - (WAM)
(Hawaiian Homes Commission Act) |
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(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1484) |
H.B. No. 1376 "RELATING TO PETROLEUM-CONTAMINATED SOIL. " - (ENE)
(Petroleum-contaminated soil) |
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(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1485) |
H.B. No. 1225 "RELATING TO SALARY PAYMENTS." - (WAM)
(Paycheck signatures) |
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(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1486) |
H.B. No. 345 "RELATING TO HOLIDAYS." - (TSG)
(Holidays; Peace Day) |
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11. Miscellaneous Communications: None
12. Miscellaneous Business
13. Announcements
COMMENDS AND CONGRATULATES THE HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND ON ITS FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY. (Senator Espero)
CONGRATULATING THE JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL 2006-2007 GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY AND VARSITY SOCCER TEAM. (Senator Espero)
Honoring Derek Tatsuno for his Distinguished Award in Achieving the National College Baseball Hall of Fame. (Senator Espero)
RECOGNIZING OHANA PACIFIC BANK. (Senator Taniguchi)
· Committee Hearing Schedule:
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COMMITTEE |
DATE & TIME |
ROOM |
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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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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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HSP-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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JDL |
4/6/2007 10:00 AM |
229 |
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JDL |
4/7/2007 2:00 PM |
229 |
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JDL |
4/7/2007 3:00 PM |
229 |
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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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EDT |
4/19/2007 1:15 PM |
224 |
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14. Adjournment