THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
FIFTY-SECOND DAY
April 19, 2007-Thursday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Invocation by Reverend John Heidel, President
The Interfaith Alliance Hawaii
Roll Call
Approval of the Journal
1. Messages from the Governor: No(s). 764-768
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764 |
Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2007, the Governor has withdrawn MILTON W.Y. LUM, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Credit Union Advisory Council from consideration by the Senate (GM515) |
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765 |
Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2007, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1697 SD1 (Act 022) "RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "CONTRACTOR" UNDER THE CONTRACTOR REPAIR ACT." (Contractor; Definition) |
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766 |
Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2007, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB345 (Act 023) "RELATING TO HOLIDAYS." (Holidays; Peace Day) |
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767 |
Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2007, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB421 HD1 (Act 024) "RELATING TO SHORT TERM INVESTMENT OF COUNTY MONEYS." (Short Term Investment; County Moneys) |
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768 |
Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2007, the Governor returned the following bill without approval: SB14 SD1 HD1 "RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII." (UH; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council) |
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2. Departmental Communications: None
3. House Communications: No(s). 792-798
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Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2007, the House appointed Conferees to the following House Bill(s):
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792 |
H.B. No. 1608, S.D. 3 Representatives Souki, Evans, Waters, Co-Chairs; McKelvey, Pine |
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Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2007, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bill(s):
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793 |
H.B. No. 1339, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 Added Representative Yamane as a member. |
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S.B. No. 11, S.D. 3, H.D. 2 Representative Ward replaced Representative Wakai. |
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S.B. No. 1425, S.D. 2, H.D. 1 Added Representatives Har and McKelvey as members. Representative Finnegan replaced Representative Awana. |
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Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2007, the following Senate Concurrent Resolution(s) was adopted in the House:
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794 |
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." (DOE; Teacher Surveys; Retention) |
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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." (DOE; High Achieving Students; Report; Plan) |
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796 |
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." (Livestock Industry; Task Force; Report) |
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797 |
S.C.R. No. 206 "REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DEVELOP A TARO SECURITY AND PURITY RESEARCH PROGRAM." (Taro; Biosecurity and Purity Research Program; Department of Agriculture) |
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Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2007, the House discharged Conferee(s) to the following House Bill(s):
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798 |
H.B. No. 1414, H.D. 1, S.D. 2 "MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION COUNTY SURCHARGE IMPLEMENTATION COSTS." (Emergency Appropriation; Department of Taxation ) |
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H.B. No. 1818, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "RELATING TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES."(Department Heads; Vacancies; Appointments) |
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4. Senate Communications: None
5. Judiciary Communications: None
6. Standing Committee Reports: No(s). 1870-1875
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1870 (One Day Notice) |
(WAH) |
G.M. No. 421 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MILTON M. ARAKAWA, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1870 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 615 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, CRAIG A. NEFF, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1871 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 636 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEVEN L. ARCE, for a term to expire 6-30-2009."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1871 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 637 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KATHY M. HANCOCK, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1872 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 682 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Water Resource Management, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES A. FRAZIER, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1873 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 274 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Director of the Department of Human Resources Development, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARIE C. LADERTA, for a term to expire 12-6-2010."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1874 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 644 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NEIL S. MacNAUGHTON RN, PhD, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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1875 (One Day Notice) |
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G.M. No. 687 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Education Commission of the States, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROSE Y. TSENG, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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ORDER OF THE DAY
7. Advise and Consent
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1857 |
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G.M. No. 304 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (HCDA), Gubernatorial Nominee, GRADY L. CHUN, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1857 |
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G.M. No. 305 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (HCDA), Gubernatorial Nominee, PAUL KEN KIMURA, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1857 |
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G.M. No. 513 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (HCDA), Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTOPHER TAKAAKI KOBAYASHI, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1857 |
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G.M. No. 514 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (HCDA), Gubernatorial Nominee, DEXTER NORIFUMI OKADA, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1858 |
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G.M. No. 570 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Acupuncture, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL HOWDEN, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1859 |
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G.M. No. 526 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, NATHANIEL M. APATOV RN, CRNA, PhD, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." |
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1859 |
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G.M. No. 527 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, STEPHEN A. KULA PhD, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." |
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1859 |
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G.M. No. 528 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, CECILIA P.S. MUKAI PhD, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." |
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1860 |
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G.M. No. 645 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Examiners in Optometry, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEVIN K. LUI OD, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1860 |
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G.M. No. 646 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Examiners in Optometry, Gubernatorial Nominee, HENRY LYMAN MAKINI, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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G.M. No. 650 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Pharmacy, Gubernatorial Nominee, PATRICK LEE ADAMS, for a term to expire 6-30-2008." |
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1861 |
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G.M. No. 651 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Pharmacy, Gubernatorial Nominee, STANLEY M. CHOW, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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G.M. No. 652 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Physical Therapy, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT KISSENBERGER MSPT, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1863 |
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G.M. No. 529 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELAINE MARIE HEIBY, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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1864 |
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G.M. No. 708 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Gubernatorial Nominee, JENNY C. WELLS, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." |
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1865 |
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G.M. No. 660 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Veterinary Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELWOOD ICHIRO KITA, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." |
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1865 |
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G.M. No. 661 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Veterinary Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, REBECCA H. RHOADES D.V.M., for a term to expire 6-30-2009." |
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1866 |
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J.C. No. 2 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the District Court of the Third Circuit, Judicial Nominee, HARRY P.N.S. FREITAS." |
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1867 |
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G.M. No. 681 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Circuit Court of the Fifth Circuit, Gubernatorial Nominee, RANDAL VALENCIANO, for a term of ten years." |
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1868 |
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G.M. No. 358 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT J. PACHECO, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." |
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1869 |
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G.M. No. 571 "Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (HCDA), Gubernatorial Nominee, STANTON K. ENOMOTO, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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8. Adopt Resolutions
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TIA |
H.C.R. No. 291 "REQUESTING THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION TO CONFER "OBSERVER STATUS" UPON TAIWAN IN ORDER TO PERMIT TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES." |
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9. Miscellaneous Communications: None
10. Miscellaneous Business
11. Announcements
· Committee Hearing Schedule:
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COMMITTEE |
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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 |
423 |
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EDT-TSG |
4/19/2007 1:45 PM |
423 |
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ENE-WAH |
4/19/2007 2:30 PM |
414 |
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WAH-EDT-ENE |
4/19/2007 2:30 PM |
414 |
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HSP-IGM |
4/19/2007 3:00 PM |
229 |
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JDL |
4/19/2007 4:00 PM |
229 |
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CPH |
4/20/2007 9:30 AM |
016 |
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CPH |
4/20/2007 9:45 AM |
016 |
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IGM |
4/20/2007 1:00 PM |
312 |
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HTH |
4/20/2007 1:15 PM |
229 |
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JDL |
4/21/2007 9:00 AM |
414 |
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JDL |
4/23/2007 10:00 AM |
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4/23/2007 9:30 AM |
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12. Adjournment