THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
FORTY-NINTH DAY
April 16, 2007-Monday-9:00 O'CLOCK A.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Invocation by Reverend Dale Burke, Chaplain
Hawai‘i Pacific University
Roll Call
Approval of the Journal
Introductions
1. Messages from the Governor: No(s). 743-747
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Informing the Senate that on April 13, 2007, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1756 (Act 015) "RELATING TO COUNTY CONCESSIONS." (Nonprofit Corporations; County Concessions) |
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Informing the Senate that on April 13, 2007, the Governor returned the following bill without approval: SB776 "RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION." (Fire Protection) |
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Informing the Senate that on April 13, 2007, the Governor returned the following bill without approval: SB1513 "RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES." (Motor Vehicles) |
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Informing the Senate that on April 13, 2007, the Governor returned the following bill without approval: HB853 HD2 "RELATING TO PUBLIC WORK PROJECTS." (Public Work Projects; Hours and Wages; Violations) |
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Informing the Senate that on April 14, 2007, the following bill became law without the Governor's signature: HB1081 (Act016) "RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS." (Prevailing Wages) |
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2. Departmental Communications: None
3. House Communications: No(s). 692-783
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Informing the Senate that on April 13, 2007, the following House Concurrent Resolution(s) was adopted in the House:
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H.C.R. No. 28, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING VEHICLE IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES FOR CONVICTED DRUNK DRIVING OFFENDERS." (Public Safety; Ignition Interlock Devices; DUI; Study) |
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H.C.R. No. 46 "REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW ON THE REGISTRATION OF PROVIDERS OF DEBT-MANAGEMENT SERVICES." (Sunrise Reviews) |
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H.C.R. No. 48, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON PROVIDING CHILD CARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN OF STATE EMPLOYEES." (Child Care for Children of State Employees) |
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H.C.R. No. 51, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY AND ITS TENANTS' ASSOCIATIONS." (Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Audit) |
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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.") |
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H.C.R. No. 54 "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." (Small Community Pharmacies; Medicaid; State Maximum Allowable Cost Program; Interim Task Force) |
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H.C.R. No. 63, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DETERMINE OWNERSHIP OF THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN CERTAIN LANES IN URBAN OAHU." (Requesting the DLNR to Determine Ownership of Certain Private Lands in Urban Oahu) |
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H.C.R. No. 69, H.D. 2 "URGING THE ADOPTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD." |
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H.C.R. No. 77, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON PREDATORY MORTGAGE LENDING IN HAWAII." (Predatory Mortgage Lending Practices; Auditor Study) |
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H.C.R. No. 89 "URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXTEND ITS CURRENT LAND LEASE WITH LEAHI HOSPITAL TO FACILITATE THE EFFECTIVE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CAMPUS-WIDE MASTER PLAN FOR LONG-TERM HEALTH CARE SERVICES." (Leahi Hospital; UH; Extend Leahi Hospital Land Lease 75 Years) |
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H.C.R. No. 107, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL, PROGRAM, AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S HAWAIIAN STUDIES PROGRAM." |
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H.C.R. No. 108 "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A SUNRISE REVIEW TO DETERMINE WHETHER HOME INSPECTORS SHOULD BE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS." (Licensure of Home Inspectors) |
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H.C.R. No. 109 "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." (Requesting two studies about possible impacts of changes to Hawaii's Kona coffee blend law and the enforcement of violations of current laws) |
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H.C.R. No. 110 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COFFEE GROWN IN HAWAII." (Coffee; Certification; Department of Agriculture) |
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H.C.R. No. 111 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO STUDY LABELING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE USE OF HAWAII-GROWN COFFEE NAMES." (Coffee; Labeling Requirements; Department of Agriculture) |
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H.C.R. No. 112, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO REVIEW CHAPTER 449, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, RELATING TO ESCROW DEPOSITORIES." (Escrow depository requirements) |
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708 |
H.C.R. No. 115 "REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT PASSAGE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2007." (National Guard Empowerment Act of 2007) |
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H.C.R. No. 119, 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." (Freely Associated States; Task Force) |
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H.C.R. No. 130, H.D. 1 "CONVENING AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEX ASSAULT." (Domestic Violence; International Network; Japan; Korea) |
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H.C.R. No. 131, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE ETHICAL RECRUITMENT OF NURSES." (Nurses) |
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712 |
H.C.R. No. 134, H.D. 1 "ENCOURAGING THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO INVEST IN HAWAII VENTURE CAPITAL." (Encourages the ERs to invest in Hawaii venture capital.) |
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713 |
H.C.R. No. 137 "REQUESTING A STUDY OF STATE AND COUNTY INTERSECTIONS TO DETERMINE WHETHER TRAFFIC SIGNALS PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME FOR ELDERLY PEDESTRIANS TO CROSS THE STREET." (Requesting DOT to conduct a study, in conjunction with the counties, of whether or not crosswalk times are sufficient for elderly pedestrians.) |
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714 |
H.C.R. No. 158 "EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE LEGISLATURE THAT THE STATE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY COMMENCE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR KUKUI GARDENS." (Eminent Domain; Kukui Gardens.) |
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H.C.R. No. 160 "URGING CONGRESS TO PASS, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO SIGN, THE CAMERON GULBRANSEN KIDS AND CAR SAFETY ACT." (Cameron Gulbransen Kids and Car Safety Act; urging passage and adoption) |
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716 |
H.C.R. No. 163 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A DIRECT ACCESS ON-RAMP FROM THE KANEOHE-BOUND LANES OF THE LIKELIKE HIGHWAY ONTO THE WINDWARD-BOUND LANES OF THE INTERSTATE H-3 FREEWAY TO KAILUA IN ORDER TO FACILITATE TRAVEL AND REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN KANEOHE TOWN." (LikeLike and H-3 Highways; On-Ramp to Kailua; DOT Study) |
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H.C.R. No. 166 "REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DESIGN A LONG-TERM COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL PLAN AND CONDUCT A POLICY REVIEW." (UH; Plan and Review) |
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H.C.R. No. 171 "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." (Establishing a One-to-One Computer Access Program Within the DOE.) |
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H.C.R. No. 173 "URGING CONGRESS TO ENACT THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE ACT." (National Health Insurance Act) |
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H.C.R. No. 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." (Department of Land and Natural Resources; Study; Aquatic Surf Resources; Artificial Reefs) |
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H.C.R. No. 176 "URGING HAWAII'S LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO USE THE "A CHILD IS MISSING" ALERT PROGRAM IN LOCATING MISSING PERSONS." ("A Child is Missing" Alert Program; Law Enforcement) |
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722 |
H.C.R. No. 180 "RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO COMMEMORATE THE HONORABLE SERVICE OF THE F-14 TOMCAT IN DEFENDING FREEDOM." (United States Postal Service Commemoration) |
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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." (Outreach Services to Homeless Children in Hawaii) |
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H.C.R. No. 193 "REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF LANGUAGE ACCESS." (Office of Language Access) |
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H.C.R. No. 196 "REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO REPORT ON THE STATUS OF WAIMEA VALLEY." (Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Waimea Valley) |
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726 |
H.C.R. No. 202 "REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO FUND BREAST CANCER AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN IN HAWAII." (Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Screening; Low-income Women) |
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727 |
H.C.R. No. 204 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO FACILITATE PROVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO NON-CITIZEN VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING." (Social Services for Victims of Human Trafficking) |
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728 |
H.C.R. No. 215, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE SPARK M. MATSUNAGA INSTITUTE FOR PEACE, LOCATED WITHIN THE CENTER FOR POLICY STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF DESIGNATING HAWAII AS THE "GENEVA OF THE PACIFIC"." (Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace; Geneva of the Pacific) |
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729 |
H.C.R. No. 219 "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." (Kalihi Valley Homes; Renovation--not demolition--of buildings) |
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H.C.R. No. 222 "REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS AND RECOMMEND CHANGES IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS." |
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H.C.R. No. 229, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO TAKE ACTION TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE STORAGE, USE, AND DISPOSAL OF DEPLETED URANIUM MUNITIONS IN HAWAII." (Depleted Uranium) |
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732 |
H.C.R. No. 233, H.D. 1 "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." (Whales; Boating Speed Limit Guideline; DLNR Study Effectiveness) |
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H.C.R. No. 243 "REQUESTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A MULTIMEDIA ACCELERATED LEARNING TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS." (Multimedia Accelerated Learning Technology Pilot Program; Study) |
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H.C.R. No. 244 "DECLARING SEPTEMBER 28 AS CONFUCIUS DAY IN HAWAII." (Confucius Day; September 28) |
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H.C.R. No. 249 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER BUILDING A BIKEWAY CORRIDOR ALONGSIDE THE FIXED GUIDEWAY SYSTEM AND UNDERNEATH THE ELEVATED SECTIONS." (Fixed Guideway System; Bikeways Underneath and Alongside) |
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H.C.R. No. 252 "REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES STUDY AND EVALUATE ALTERNATIVES IN UPGRADING THE STATE’S PAYROLL AND PERSONNEL SYSTEMS." (Payroll and Personnel Systems; Upgrade; Alternatives) |
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737 |
H.C.R. No. 263, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALING PROGRAM ON THE ISLAND OF KAHO'OLAWE FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND OTHER PERSONS INCARCERATED IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES." (Kaho‘olawe Feasibility Study; Establishment of a Task Force) |
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H.C.R. No. 278, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO INVENTORY ITS ROADS IN LIMBO." (County of Maui; Roads in Limbo) |
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H.C.R. No. 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." (Vessel removal; Maui) |
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H.C.R. No. 281 "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." (Antara Research; Tax Incentives) |
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H.C.R. No. 282 "URGING THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK AMENDMENTS TO THE MEDICARE PAYMENT SYSTEM TO INCREASE REIMBURSEMENTS TO HAWAII'S HOSPITALS." (Medicare Reimbursements; Hawaii Health Care Industry) |
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H.C.R. No. 287 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO REPORT ON ITS EXPERIENCE WITH AND TO EVALUATE THE CURRENT SYSTEM FOR CONDOMINIUM DISPUTE RESOLUTION." (DCCA; Condominium Dispute Resolution) |
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H.C.R. No. 288, H.D. 2 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF VISITORS FROM TAIWAN." (Tourism; Taiwan Visitors) |
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H.C.R. No. 308 "REQUESTING THAT THE ISSUANCE OF VISAS FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION OF IMMIGRANT RELATIVES BE EXPEDITED." (Expedited Visas for Family Members of Legal Immigrants) |
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H.C.R. No. 315 "EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION." (International Education) |
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H.C.R. No. 317 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO IMPLEMENT A TRANSPORTATION PERFORMANCE PROGRAM." (DOT; Transportation Performance Program) |
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H.C.R. No. 325 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THEIR MARKETING EFFORTS IN THE NICHE MARKET OF HERITAGE TOURISM." (Heritage tourism; increase marketing; request) |
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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." (Opening of shoulder lanes; traffic alleviation) |
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H.C.R. No. 43 "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM." (DOE; Special Education; Fiscal and Management Audit) |
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750 |
H.C.R. No. 81, H.D. 1 "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." (Sister-Province Relationship; Cagayan Province, Phillipines) |
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H.C.R. No. 103, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE MAYOR WRIGHT HOMES TENANT ASSOCIATION." (Mayor Wright Homes Tenants' Association; Financial and Management Audit) |
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H.C.R. No. 132, H.D. 2 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF A CAPITOL GIFT SHOP IN THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING." (State Capitol; Study; Gift Shop) |
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753 |
H.C.R. No. 154, H.D. 2 "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." (Hanapepe Salt Ponds Resource Management Plan) |
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H.C.R. No. 162 "REQUESTING CERTAIN ACTION CONCERNING THE CONDUCTING OF A TEST TO CONVERT H-POWER ASH TO REUSABLE MATERIAL." (Waste disposal; H-Power ash conversion test) |
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755 |
H.C.R. No. 183, H.D. 2 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CASH AND COUNSELING PROGRAM IN OTHER STATES." (Cash and Counseling; Department of Human Services Study) |
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756 |
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" (Respite Care; Legislative Reference Bureau Study) |
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757 |
H.C.R. No. 188, H.D. 2 "REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY OTHER STATES' ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND COMPARE THEM TO HAWAII'S ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES." (Adult Protective Services; Legislative Reference Bureau Study) |
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758 |
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." (Turtle Bay Resort Expansion; Labor Force) |
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759 |
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." (Turtle Bay Expansion; Traffic Impacts) |
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760 |
H.C.R. No. 199, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON EXISTING MARINE PROTECTED AREAS." (Marine Protected Areas) |
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761 |
H.C.R. No. 200, H.D. 1 "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." (Noise Abatement Procedures) |
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762 |
H.C.R. No. 201, H.D. 1 "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." (Federal Aviation Administration; DOT; Aircraft Noise Impacts) |
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763 |
H.C.R. No. 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." (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) |
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H.C.R. No. 205, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE COST OF ESTABLISHING A SUN PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS." (Sun Protective Education Costs in Department of Education; Requesting a study) |
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H.C.R. No. 213 "REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES WHO ARE STILL RECOVERING FROM ILLNESSES OR INJURIES INCURRED IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE MOBILIZED FOR DEPLOYMENT TO IRAQ OR AFGHANISTAN, AND WHO HAVE EITHER BEEN DISCHARGED FOR MEDICAL REASONS OR RELEASED FROM ACTIVE DUTY TO THEIR RESERVE COMPONENT UNITS, TO CONTINUE TO HAVE ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MEDICAL FACILITIES ON THE SAME BASIS AS ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS, OR TO RECEIVE TRICARE COVERAGE ON THE SAME BASIS AS RETIREES." (US Defense; Tricare Health Insurance Coverage) |
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H.C.R. No. 230, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSIDER IMPOSING AN ANNUAL PERIODIC CLOSURE PROHIBITING OR RESTRICTING BY BAG LIMIT THE NIGHT TIME COMMERCIAL HARVEST OF PARROT FISH." (DLNR Study; Parrot Fish) |
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H.C.R. No. 240, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND A PROCESS TO CREATE A CITIZEN ROAD WATCH PROGRAM." (Public Safety; Citizen Road Watch Program Task Force) |
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H.C.R. No. 242, H.D. 2 "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." (Kapaa Quarry Road Safety Task Force) |
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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." (Notaries Public; Identity Theft) |
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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." (Statewide Greenbelts Strategy) |
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H.C.R. No. 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." (Department of Agriculture; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Ewa Plains) |
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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." (Requesting management audit of Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcements) |
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H.C.R. No. 264 "REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT PROCESS ON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION STATIONS." (PEG Cable Access) |
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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." |
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H.C.R. No. 283, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE CIVIL DEFENSE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TO BEGIN NECESSARY PREPARATIONS TO ESTABLISH A MOBILE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL UNIT IN HAWAII." (Mobile Emergency Hospital Unit Preparations) |
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H.C.R. No. 284, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO STUDY THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACT OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE USE OF AN ADVANCED VITAL SIGN MONITORING DEVICE." (Advanced Vital Sign Monitoring Device; Mandatory Insurance Coverage.) |
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H.C.R. No. 290, H.D. 1 "URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENTER INTO A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH TAIWAN." (Supporting consideration of a free trade agreement with Taiwan.) |
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H.C.R. No. 312, H.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS OF TRANSPORTING, HOUSING, AND ANY OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION OF SENDING HAWAII INMATES TO OUT-OF-STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES." (Department of Public Safety; Out-of-State Inmates; Costs) |
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H.C.R. No. 326, H.D. 1 "CONVENING A JOINT TASK FORCE TO REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS OF THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION." (Procurement exemptions; Joint legislative task force) |
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Informing the Senate that on April 13, 2007, the following House Bill(s) passed Final Reading in the House:
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H.B. No. 10, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS." (Rx Plus) |
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Informing the Senate that on April 13, 2007, the House reconsidered its action in disagreeing to the amendments made by the Senate and has agreed to the amendments to the following House Bill(s):
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H.B. No. 389, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO ELECTIONS." (Candidates for Public Office; Public Service Announcements) |
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H.B. No. 854, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO CONTINUED TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY BENEFITS TO INJURED EMPLOYEES." (Workers' Compensation; Temporary Total Disability Benefits) |
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H.B. No. 861, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS." (Public Work Projects; Hours and Wages; Violations) |
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H.B. No. 910, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS." (Public Financial Disclosure Statements) |
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H.B. No. 1018, H.D. 2, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO LIQUOR." (Liquor Licenses; Condominium Hotels) |
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H.B. No. 1103, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO ASIAN LUNAR NEW YEAR COMMEMORATION." (Chinese New Year; Commemoration) |
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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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H.B. No. 1328, H.D. 2, S.D. 2 "RELATING TO SENTENCING OF REPEAT OFFENDERS." (Insurance Fraud; Sentencing) |
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H.B. No. 1336, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS BY MORTGAGE BROKERS AND SOLICITORS COMMITTED AGAINST ELDERS." (Sanctions; crimes against elders) |
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H.B. No. 1513, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO ELECTION OFFENSES." (Election Fraud; Increased Penalties) |
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H.B. No. 1750, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT." (Public Employment; Residency Requirements) |
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Informing the Senate that on April 13, 2007, the House appointed Conferees to the following Senate Bill(s):
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S.B. No. 149, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 Representative M. Oshiro, Chair; Nakasone, Meyer |
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Informing the Senate that on April 13, 2007, the House appointed Conferees to the following House Bill(s):
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H.B. No. 500, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET." Representative M. Oshiro, Chair; Belatti, Brower, Carroll, Chong, Hanohano, Har, Lee, Magaoay, Manahan, Mizuno, Nakasone, Rhoads, Sagum, Tokioka, Awana, Meyer, Ward |
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4. Senate Communications: None
5. Judiciary Communications: No(s). 3
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the District Court of the Third Circuit, Judicial Nominee, LLOYD XAVIER VAN DE CAR. |
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ORDER OF THE DAY
6. Miscellaneous Communications: None
7. Miscellaneous Business
8. Announcements
· Committee Hearing Schedule:
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COMMITTEE |
DATE & TIME |
ROOM |
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HTH |
4/16/2007 1:15 PM |
016 |
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WAH |
4/16/2007 1:30 PM |
414 |
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TIA |
4/16/2007 2:45 PM |
224 |
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EDT-TSG |
4/17/2007 1:15 PM |
229 |
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ENE |
4/17/2007 2:45 PM |
414 |
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4/17/2007 3:15 PM |
414 |
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TIA-HSP |
4/18/2007 2:45 PM |
224 |
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CPH |
4/19/2007 10:00 AM |
016 |
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EDT |
4/19/2007 1:15 PM |
224 |
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TSG |
4/19/2007 1:15 PM |
229 |
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CPH |
4/20/2007 9:30 AM |
016 |
9. Adjournment