OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-FOURTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 34
30th LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 13, 2007
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Committee Abbreviations:
AGR - Agriculture |
CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce |
EDB - Economic Development & Business Concerns |
EDN - Education |
EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection |
FIN - Finance |
HED - Higher Education |
HLT - Health |
HSH - Human Services & Housing |
INT - International Affairs |
JUD - Judiciary |
LAB - Labor & Public Employment |
LMG - Legislative Management |
PSM - Public Safety & Military Affairs |
TAC - Tourism & Culture |
TRN - Transportation |
WLH - Water, Land, Ocean Resources & Hawaiian Affairs |
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HOUSE RESOLUTIONS |
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H.R. NO. |
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REFERRAL
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55 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND AUDIT OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM IN HAWAII.
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LAB, CPC, LMG |
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56 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES' BENEFICIARY ASSOCIATIONS TO DETERMINE THEIR FEASIBILITY AS VIABLE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, RETIREES, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.
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LAB, EDN, LMG |
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APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING 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.
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INT, EDB |
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58 |
PROCLAIMING APRIL 30 OF EVERY YEAR AS HAWAIIAN RESTORATION DAY.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ASSESS THE EXTENT TO WHICH SUPPLEMENTAL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE A PLUS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM.
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EDN |
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URGING ENDORSEMENT OF THE EARTH CHARTER AND ADOPTION OF ITS CENTRAL PRINCIPLES AS PART OF THE FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
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INT, EDB |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS THE PROPOSED EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT.
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LAB |
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URGING THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP IN THE STATE OF HAWAII TO SUPPORT THE IRAQ STUDY GROUP FINDINGS AND TO IMPLEMENT THE IRAQ STUDY GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS.
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PSM |
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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.
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INT, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EVALUATE THE PRACTICALITY OF HAVING A RESTRUCTURED ACCREDITATION PROCESS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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EDN |
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RESPECTFULLY CALLING UPON THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REQUEST BY RESOLUTION THAT THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR OUTER SPACE AFFAIRS PROACTIVELY ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF WORLD PEACE AND COOPERATION BETWEEN NATIONS.
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INT, HED/PSM |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS |
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H.C.R. NO. |
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REFERRAL
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79 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND AUDIT OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM IN HAWAII.
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LAB, CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES' BENEFICIARY ASSOCIATIONS TO DETERMINE THEIR FEASIBILITY AS VIABLE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, RETIREES, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.
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LAB, EDN, LMG |
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APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING 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.
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INT, EDB |
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PROCLAIMING APRIL 30 OF EVERY YEAR AS HAWAIIAN RESTORATION DAY.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ASSESS THE EXTENT TO WHICH SUPPLEMENTAL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE A PLUS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM.
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URGING ENDORSEMENT OF THE EARTH CHARTER AND ADOPTION OF ITS CENTRAL PRINCIPLES AS PART OF THE FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
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INT, EDB |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS THE PROPOSED EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT.
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LAB |
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URGING THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP IN THE STATE OF HAWAII TO SUPPORT THE IRAQ STUDY GROUP FINDINGS AND TO IMPLEMENT THE IRAQ STUDY GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS.
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PSM |
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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.
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INT, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EVALUATE THE PRACTICALITY OF HAVING A RESTRUCTURED ACCREDITATION PROCESS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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EDN |
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SENATE BILLS |
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Committee |
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S.B. NO. |
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RE-REFERRAL
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227, SD1 |
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR HANALANI SCHOOLS. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Hanalani Schools. (SD1)
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FIN |
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620, SD1 |
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR HAWAII PREPARATORY ACADEMY. Appropriates $50,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Preparatory Academy to finance the construction of its educational facilities. (SD1)
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FIN |
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664, SD1 |
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR SACRED HEARTS ACADEMY. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for the construction and improvement of Sacred Hearts Academy, a not‑for-profit private sectarian school. (SD1)
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FIN |
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707, SD2 |
RELATING TO A NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT. Provides a new markets tax credit of one hundred per cent of the amount paid to a qualified community development entity located in Hawaii for a qualified equity investment; requires taxpayer to have received an allowance of credit under section 45D of the Internal Revenue Code, the federal new markets tax credit. (SD2)
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EDB, FIN |
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835, SD1 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates funds to the college of tropical agriculture and human resources to develop a long range plan for a food innovation and security center for the development and promotion of safe, high-quality, and high-value agricultural products. (SD1)
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AGR, FIN |
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871, SD2 |
RELATING TO FOOD WASTE RECYCLING. Requires the department of education, in a partnership with the department of health, to establish a three-year food waste recycling pilot project within public school districts. Makes an appropriation from the environmental management special fund for this purpose. (SD2)
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EDN/EEP, FIN |
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1016, SD1 |
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM ATHLETE AGENTS ACT. Enacts the Uniform Athlete Agents Act to protect student‑athletes and educational institutions from potential harm caused by unscrupulous athlete agents. Requires athlete agents to register with department of commerce and consumer affairs.
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CPC/JUD, FIN |
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1092 |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Amends Act 246, Session Laws of Hawaii 2006, the Fix Our Schools Act, by extending the appropriation lapse date.
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FIN |
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1214 |
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR LE JARDIN ACADEMY. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for Le Jardin Academy for the construction, improvement, and equipping of its educational facilities.
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FIN |
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1920, SD2 |
RELATING TO TAXATION. Recodifies and renames existing motion picture, digital media, and film production tax provisions; increases the tax credits from fifteen and twenty per cent to twenty and twenty-five per cent; increases reporting requirements; repeals the Hawaii television and film development board; deletes references to the board from the Hawaii television and film development special fund and elsewhere. (SD2)
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TAC/EDB, FIN |
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1947, SD1 |
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM. Makes an emergency appropriation out of the deposit beverage container deposit special fund for reimbursing deposit values, paying handling fees at redemption centers, and operating and administrative costs. (SD1)
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FIN |
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