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		SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
			Committee
S.C.R. NO.			REFERRAL

7	REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CONDUCTING ALL ELECTIONS BY MAIL.		JUD
9	REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE FAMILY COURT'S HANDLING OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MATTERS IN THE FIRST CIRCUIT FAMILY COURT.		JUD, FIN
11, SD1	REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY CUSTODY EVALUATOR TRAINING MODELS APPLIED BY OTHER JURISDICTIONS.		JUD, FIN
12, SD1	REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY JOINT OR SHARED PHYSICAL AND LEGAL CUSTODY PRESUMPTIONS IN FAMILY LAW AS ENACTED AND APPLIED BY OTHER JURISDICTIONS.		JUD, FIN
17	URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.		HLT, EDN
19, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ADOPT POLICIES TO PREVENT THE TRANSFER OF INCARCERATED PARENTS OF MINOR CHILDREN TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ON THE MAINLAND.		PSM
24, SD1	AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR DIVE SITE FOR COMMERCIAL SUBMARINE TOURS.		WLH, FIN
25, SD1	AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE SURFACE EASEMENT AT KAHALUU, NORTH KONA, HAWAII.		WLH, FIN
32	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF CIGARETTE FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS ESTABLISHED IN OTHER STATES.		PSM
33	REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RE-EVALUATE THE MEDICARE FORMULA FOR COMPUTING PAYMENTS TO DOCTORS OR TAKE OTHER MEASURES TO AVERT FUTURE REDUCTIONS IN PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES.		HLT
37	URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO COLLABORATE WITH THE ORGAN DONOR CENTER OF HAWAII TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF ORGAN DONATION IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.		HLT/EDN, FIN
44	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO STUDY WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY.		LAB, FIN
46, SD1	REQUESTING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION TO RESEARCH AND REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON HOW BEST TO PROTECT HAWAII'S HISTORIC BUILDINGS FROM DEMOLITION.		WLH
48, SD1	REQUESTING THE HAWAII DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER TO PROVIDE AN ANALYSIS OF THE LAWS GOVERNING ITS ACCESS TO PATIENT RECORDS AND ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING INVESTIGATIONS.		HLT/HSH, JUD
52, SD1	DIRECTING THE STRENGTHENING AND EXPANSION OF ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR INCARCERATED PERSONS TO ASSIST WITH THEIR TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY UPON RELEASE.		PSM, EDN
55, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW THE USE OF THE PREDICTIVE ASSESSMENT OF READING PROGRAM TO TEACH READING TO STUDENTS.		EDN
57, SD1	REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001.		EDN
61, SD1	CONSIDERING THE EXPANSION OF CURRENTLY EXISTING OR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW FORENSIC FACILITIES.		PSM/HLT, FIN
68, SD1	REQUESTING A STUDY ON PUBLIC CONTRACTS.		LAB/EDB, FIN
71	ESTABLISHING A LEGISLATIVE INTERIM TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF UNIVERSAL CHILDREN'S SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.		HSH/LMG, FIN
74, SD1	REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL, PROGRAM, AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S HAWAIIAN STUDIES PROGRAM.		EDN/WLH, LMG
75, SD1	REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE REGULATION OF DESTINATION CLUBS AND THOSE WHO MARKET THEM.		TAC, LMG
77, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES NATIONALS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN HAWAII AND TO REVIEW THE INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THIS POPULATION UNDER THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION.		HSH, JUD
81	REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND PROGRAM AUDIT OF HAWAII'S INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER.		HSH, LMG
91, SD1	CONVENING AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEX ASSAULT.		HSH, FIN
92	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A CURRICULUM TO INCLUDE PARENTING CLASSES TO ASSIST YOUNG ADULTS IN ACQUIRING PARENTING SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES.		EDN/HSH
93, SD1	ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE TO STUDY WHETHER HAWAII SHOULD PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR INCARCERATED PERSONS.		PSM/HLT, FIN
98, SD1	REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE TRAFFIC SAFETY FUNCTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.		TRN, LMG
101	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.		WLH
107, SD1	REQUESTING FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT THE 2006 OCEAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN.		WLH
112, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD TO PROPOSE EDUCATIONAL MEASURES THAT PROMOTE APPROPRIATE AND DIFFERENTIATED POLICIES AND PRACTICES.		EDN
114, SD1	REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO COMPILE A REPORT ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD CROPS.		AGR, LMG
115, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CODIFY THE LANGUAGE OF THE REFERENCES TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE PROVISIONS IN SECTION 235-110.7, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.		FIN
116, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND ITS EFFORTS TO RESPONSIBLY IDENTIFY PLACES THAT CAN SUSTAIN THE IMPACT OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLE OPERATION AND TO EVALUATE THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENDING THE DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION OF EXISTING SITES THAT PERMIT OPERATION OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLES.		WLH
118, SD1	REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PURSUE A GLOBAL SETTLEMENT OF OUTSTANDING WASTEWATER ISSUES WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND URGING THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO RENEW THE 301(H) WAIVERS FOR THE HONOULIULI AND SAND ISLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS.		EEP, FIN
122, SD1	SUPPORTING THE BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS' BILL OF RIGHTS OFFERED AS SENATE BILL NO. 1674 AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 3782 IN THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE.		HSH
134, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND MANAGER'S RIDGE LLC TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE KAHUKU HIGH AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL AGRICULTURE PROGRAM.		EDN, FIN
136, SD1	URGING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT AN INTERIM DIRECTOR FOR THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING UNTIL A PERMANENT DIRECTOR IS APPOINTED.		HSH
139	URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF INTEGRATING PEACE EDUCATION INTO THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM.		EDN
140, SD1	REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SECOND CENTURY PROMISE TASK FORCE.		HED, FIN
144, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING WHAT IMPACT A CASH AND COUNSELING PROGRAM WOULD HAVE ON MEDICAID AND ADULT SERVICES PROGRAMS.		HSH, FIN
147, SD2	REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO REPORT ON PROJECT SPENDING.		HSH, FIN
150, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM RULES AND PERMITTING PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC BEACH WEDDINGS.		WLH
153	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 THE IMPACTS THAT A LARGE INCREASE IN EMPLOYEES MAY HAVE ON THE SPARSELY POPULATED NORTH SHORE OF OAHU.		LAB, TAC, LMG
154, SD1	ESTABLISHING A NORTH SHORE KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY TRAFFIC CONGESTION TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT OF TRAFFIC IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED TURTLE BAY RESORT EXPANSION AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTS IN THE REGION AND TO RECOMMEND MITIGATIVE MEASURES THAT MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE EXPANSION.		TRN, TAC
156	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, AND VANPOOL HAWAII TO WORK COOPERATIVELY TO CREATE A SENIOR VAN POOL PROGRAM.		TRN, FIN
160, SD1	REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION OF ENTITIES GOVERNED BY CHAPTER 514A OR 514B, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF POLICIES RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS IN THE STATE THROUGH THE CREATION OF A CONDOMINIUM COMMISSION.		CPC, LMG
164	REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM CONDUCT A STUDY TO CREATE A ONE-STOP PERMIT SHOP FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS.		EEP
168, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP COST ESTIMATES AND PLANS TO MAKE EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS TO KAPAA, KAUAI, AND WAIMEA HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUMS.		EDN, FIN
169, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAM TO INCLUDE CREATING A TEACHER CADET PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL AND UNDERTAKE A STUDY TO REPORT ON THE STATUS AND NEEDS OF EXISTING TEACHER HOUSING.		EDN/HSH
170, SD1	REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO INVESTIGATE AND DETERMINE WHETHER HAWAII PACIFIC HEALTH/ WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL/KAUAI MEDICAL CLINIC HAS VIOLATED THE 2001 CERTIFICATE OF NEED AGREEMENT.		HLT
173	EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION.		INT, HED/EDN
175	REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO MONITOR THE COLLECTION OF CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION FEES.		JUD
176	REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S OPERATION OF THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM.		AGR, LMG
178	REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES' BENEFICIARY ASSOCIATION TRUSTS ON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS AND TO PROVIDE A BASIS FOR THE LEGISLATURE TO DECIDE WHETHER TO EXTEND ACT 245, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2005.		LAB, FIN/LMG
179, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO INCREASE ACADEMIC SERVICES AND EXTRACURRICULAR SERVICES FOR STUDENTS IN NON-SCHOOL HOUR PROGRAMS.		EDN
182, SD1	REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALING PROGRAM THAT EMPHASIZE THE PRACTICE OF HO‘OPONOPONO AND THE CONCEPT OF PU‘UHONUA FOR EX-OFFENDERS AND PAROLEES TO FACILITATE THEIR REHABILITATION AND REENTRY INTO SOCIETY AND TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM.		WLH/PSM, FIN
193, SD1	REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO LEGISLATE A REDUCTION IN FEDERALLY REGULATED FEES OR AN EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL STATUTES FOR TRANSPORTATION COSTS FOR LIVESTOCK FEED TO HAWAII.		AGR, TRN
196, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS IN MANOA.		HSH/HLT
197	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.		HLT, FIN
198	REQUESTING THE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII TO EXAMINE THE PROBLEM OF PATIENTS IN ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS WAITLISTED FOR LONG TERM CARE AND TO PROPOSE SOLUTIONS.		HLT/HSH
199, SD1	REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPAND AND EXTEND ITS CURRENT LAND LEASE WITH LEAHI HOSPITAL TO FACILITATE CAMPUS-WIDE MASTER PLANNING AND LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT OF GERIATRIC AND LONG-TERM HEALTH CARE SERVICES.		HLT, HED
207	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF ACQUIRING PROPERTY NEAR THE ISAAC HALE BEACH PARK AND POHOIKI BOAT RAMP IN PUNA, HAWAII.		WLH, FIN
209	REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO STUDY THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACT OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR USE OF THE LG1 INTELLIGENT MEDICAL VIGILANCE SYSTEM.		HLT/CPC, LMG
212, SD2	REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO CONVENE A TEMPORARY TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE STRATEGIES, OTHER THAN THOSE HAVING TO DO WITH MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY AND INSURANCE PREMIUMS, THAT MAY PREVENT THE EXODUS OF PHYSICIANS FROM THE STATE.		HLT/CPC, FIN
213	REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO FUND BREAST CANCER AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN IN HAWAII.		HLT/HSH, FIN
214, SD1	REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW POLICIES FOR STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ON THE USE OF RESTRAINTS AND SECLUSION ON ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN INSTITUTIONAL AND NONINSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS.		HLT/HSH, FIN
217	URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO INCREASE THE MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR HAWAII.		HLT/HSH
218, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND COORDINATE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO MIGRANTS FROM FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES.		HLT/HSH, FIN
219	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO COLLABORATE AND APPLY FOR A FEDERAL TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY WAIVER.		HSH/HLT, FIN
220, SD1	REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STATEWIDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF NON‑CITIZEN VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.		HSH, FIN

		HOUSE BILLS
			Committee
H.B. NO.			RE-REFERRAL

19, HD2, SD2	RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes a new law for determining school impact fees for financing new or expanding existing department of education schools or facilities by requiring each school impact district to determine the appropriate student generation rates for the area. (SD2)		EDN, WLH, FIN
116, HD2, SD1	RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Creates a streamlined application process for wireless telecommunications facilities and encourages the placement of antennas on existing structures. Establishes the construction and operation of wireless communications antennas as a permitted use in the state agricultural district. (SD1)		CPC, EDB, FIN
155, HD1, SD2	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Requires the department of transportation, to the extent practicable, to comply with county outdoor lighting ordinances that are more stringent than other laws and regulations at airports, harbors, and highways. Requires the department of transportation to include biofuel storage and transmission structures in all harbor improvement master plans. (SD2)		TRN, EEP, EDB, FIN
162, HD1, SD2	RELATING TO STATE FINANCES. Requires the Child Support Enforcement Agency to impose an annual fee where no public assistance had been paid to the custodial parent and collection for the case exceeds $500. Transfers, effective 10/1/2007, child support enforcement personnel from the corporation counsel of the city and county of Honolulu and the county of Hawaii to the attorney general without loss of pay, benefits, or, where applicable, civil service status. (SD2)		JUD, LAB, FIN
257, HD1, SD1	RELATING TO LAND USE. Establishes sustainable communities in Hawaii with the combined effort of state departments and agencies. (SD1)		WLH/AGR, HSH, EEP, FIN
310, HD2, SD2	RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY. Establishes a Hawaii broadband task force to remove barriers to broadband access, including gaining wider access to public rights-of-way; identify opportunities for increased broadband deployment and adoption, including very high speed broadband services; and enable the creation and deployment of new advanced communication technologies in Hawaii. (SD2)		EDB, FIN
338, HD2, SD1	RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Requires the employees' retirement system to consider the allocation of funds for Hawaii venture capital investments, unless it is not prudent to do so; appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii office of technology transfer and economic development to enter into a partnership with a private sector entity. (SD1)		EDB, LAB, HED, FIN
349, SD1	RELATING TO COUNTY REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL BICYCLE TOURS. Authorizes the counties to regulate both guided and unguided bicycle tour businesses on state and county highways and counties shall follow federal guidelines for bicycle tours beginning from federal or state parks into state highways. (SD1)		TRN, TAC, EDB
367, HD1, SD3	RELATING TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Establishes a two-year pilot program for screening, brief intervention, and referral to substance abuse treatment facilities. Appropriation. (SD3)		HLT, HED, FIN
639, HD2, SD1	RELATING TO SOLID WASTE. Requires redemption centers and dealers in high density areas to remain open for at least thirty-five hours per week, permits consumers to request that refund values be computed by container for up to two hundred containers or less, clarifies that redemption centers and dealers may use properly operated and maintained reverse vending machines to satisfy the requirements of the bottle recycling law, and clarifies that both dealers and redemption centers may refuse to pay a refund for nonconforming containers. Allows dealers in the same shopping center to coordinate the operation of a redemption center. Requires the department of health to encourage the facilitation of agreements between shopping center managers or owners, store owners, and dealers to establish redemption centers. (SD1)		EEP, CPC, EDB, FIN
652, HD2, SD2	RELATING TO DAM SAFETY. Adds extensive provisions to the existing dam safety law to improve safety to dams and reservoirs in the State. Creates dam safety special fund. (SD2)		WLH, JUD, FIN
714, HD2, SD1	RELATING TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES. Designates vehicles of the division of conservation and resources enforcement as authorized emergency vehicles. Authorizes emergency vehicles used by conservation and resources officers to have blue and red lights affixed to them. (SD1)		TRN, WLH, JUD
718, SD2	RELATING TO KAKAAKO. Requires Hawaii community development authority to set aside portions of tax map keys (first division) 2-1-058:41 and 2‑1‑058:116 in Kakaako for continued use by the Kewalo Keiki Fishing Conservancy. Appropriates funds for the remediation of the area. (SD2)		WLH, FIN
869, HD1, SD2	MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A STUDY ON ENERGY EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES. Makes appropriation to the University of Hawaii, Hawaii energy policy forum, to study energy efficient transportation strategies. (SD2)		EEP, TRN, FIN
964, HD1, SD2	RELATING TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Amends definition of "substance abuse on-site screening test" to include tests used for forensic testing as a workplace testing device. Requires that substance abuse testing be conducted according to the manufacturer's package insert, as an alternative to the Food and Drug Administration insert if there is no FDA insert. (SD2)		LAB, HLT, JUD
1004, HD2, SD1	RELATING TO CONSUMER ADVOCACY. Restructures the division of consumer advocacy, department of commerce and consumer affairs and appropriates funds for additional operating costs, including additional positions to improve the operations of the division; appropriates funds to the office of the auditor for research and support services necessary to protect Hawaii consumers by developing additional deterrents for identity theft, and in particular those related to the compromise of electronic data and information, and social security numbers in public record. (SD1)		CPC/EEP, JUD, LMG, FIN
1120, HD2, SD1	RELATING TO DENTAL HEALTH. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the establishment or expansion of community‑based dental health clinics that are operated by federally-qualified health centers to provide a continuum of dental care to medicaid and QUEST‑eligible adults and children, the developmentally disabled, and the uninsured. (SD1)		HLT, HSH, FIN
1171, HD1, SD1	RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. Allows for contracts with private entities or persons for services lasting for no more than one year at a limited cost. (SD1)		LAB, FIN
1270, HD2, SD2	RELATING TO STATE PLANNING. Clarifies the office of planning's role in maintaining and coordinating a statewide enterprise geographic information system (GIS). Appropriates funds to support the implementation of a GIS software enterprise license agreement. Establishes a special fund to help support the operation and maintenance of the statewide planning and geographic information system. Appropriates funds for the development of the Hawaii 2050 sustainability plan. Clarifies the advice and consent process for the director of office of planning to submit to the advice and consent of the senate. (SD2)		EDB, LMG, JUD, FIN
1277, HD2, SD3	RELATING TO TAX CREDITS. Establishes an income tax credit for the revitalization of the leeward coast. Provides an income tax credit for affordable rental housing and educational and training facilities, and educational media facilities, constructed in the leeward coast of Oahu. Repeals the Ko Olina Resort and Marina and Makaha Resort tax credit. (SD3)		EDB, TAC, FIN
1283, HD2, SD2	RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Allows the Hawaii community development authority to sell a fee simple interest in reserved housing units; permanently allows Hawaii community development authority to repurchase property; establishes Kakaako central small business district; requires the authority to confer and obtain consensus from real property owners within and adjacent to a proposed public facility prior to undertaking any public facility as part of the district-wide improvement program; requires that the dedication for public school facilities in the Kakaako community development district be on a fair-share basis, as determined by the department of education, and agreed to in writing by the department of education and the developer; transfers funds from the Hawaii community development revolving fund to the department of education. (SD2)		HSH, WLH, EDB, FIN
1567, SD1	RELATING TO STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS. Appropriates $1 for salary increases, other cost adjustments, and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for state officers and employees who are excluded from collective bargaining. (SD1)		LAB, FIN
1568, SD1	MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS. Appropriates funds to pay for salary increases and collective bargaining cost items, and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for employees in unit 5, and for officers and employees excluded from collective bargaining. (SD1)		LAB, FIN
1569, SD1	MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS. Appropriates funds to pay for salary increases, collective bargaining cost items, and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for employees in unit 10, and for officers and employees excluded from collective bargaining. (SD1)		LAB, FIN
1570, SD1	MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS. Appropriates funds to pay for salary increases and collective bargaining cost items including contributions to the Hawaii employer-union health for employees in unit 11, and for officers and employees excluded from collective bargaining. (SD1)		LAB, FIN
1572, SD1	MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS. Appropriates funds to pay for salary increases, collective bargaining cost items, and Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund costs for employees in unit 1, and for officers and employees excluded from collective bargaining. (SD1)		LAB, FIN
1818, HD2, SD1	RELATING TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES. Clarifies the appointment process for department heads. (SD1)		LAB, JUD, FIN

		SENATE BILLS
			Committee
S.B. NO.			RE-REFERRAL

613, SD2, HD2	RELATING TO EDUCATION. Improves the junior kindergarten program. Promotes the training and professional development of early childhood educators. Increases the availability of facilities for early childhood education programs. Appropriates funds. (SB613 HD2)		EDN, HED, FIN
620, SD1, HD1	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. (SB620 HD1)		EDN, FIN
679, SD2, HD2	RELATING TO EMERGENCIES. Establishes the Office of the Director of Disaster Preparedness and a Disaster Preparedness Commission to develop a disaster preparedness plan for Hawaii that includes the identification of hazards and hazard impact zones; disaster mitigation policies, requirements, and incentives; and best responses. (SB679 HD2)		TAC/PSM, CPC, FIN
992, SD1, HD2	RELATING TO ENERGY. Clarifies that naphtha fuel, used in a power-generating facility, is subject to the fuel tax at a rate of 1 cent per gallon. Adds definition of "power-generating facility". Effective July 1, 2020, and repealed on December 31, 2009. (SB992 HD2)		EEP, EDB, FIN
1133, SD3, HD1	RELATING TO TAXATION. Increases the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax by $1. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a review of the State Highway Fund. Effective July 1, 2020. (SB1133 HD1)		TRN, EDB, CPC, FIN
1402, SD1, HD1	RELATING TO THE LOSS MITIGATION GRANT FUND. Appropriates funds out of the Loss Mitigation Grant Fund to provide grants for wind resistive devices. Includes residential safe rooms in the definition of "wind resistive devices" under the Fund. Makes safe rooms eligible for grants. (SB1402 HD1)		CPC, FIN
1412, SD2, HD2	RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD. Expands the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' jurisdiction over insurance fraud to include workers' compensation cases, until July 1, 2010. Appropriates funds for additional personnel and resources within the department to combat insurance fraud. (SB1412 HD2)		JUD, CPC, FIN
1515, SD2, HD2	RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Requires any commercial harbor tenant or user who violates any federal, state, or county law or rule relating to environmental protection and thereby causes an environmental fine to be levied upon the Department of Transportation (DOT) to reimburse the DOT. (SB1515 HD2)		TRN, JUD, FIN
1803, SD1, HD1	RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. Enables small insurers that occupy less than thirty per cent of the health insurance market to provide the broadest healthcare coverage at the lowest possible rates by permitting different types of insurance to be combined into a single unified policy; encourages broader coverage of sole proprietors and other employer groups with only one employee. (HD1)		HLT, CPC, EDB
1928, SD2, HD3	RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR. Authorizes and funds an investigative unit in the Office of the Auditor to conduct investigations involving alleged or suspected government waste, fraud, abuse, nonfeasance, or malfeasance. Appropriate funds for the completion of the work of the Hawaii 2050 Task Force. (SB1928 HD3)		LMG, JUD, EDB, FIN
1929, SD2, HD2	RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT. Removes the misdemeanor penalty for violation of the procurement code. Authorizes the procurement policy board to set administrative fines and authorizes the chief procurement officer to assess the administrative fines. (SB1929 HD2)		EDB, JUD, FIN
1946, SD2, HD2	RELATING TO DAM SAFETY. Adds extensive provisions to the dam safety law to improve safety to dams and reservoirs in the state. Makes an appropriation. (SB1946 HD2)		WLH, JUD, FIN
1947, SD1, HD1	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. (SB1947 HD1)		EEP, FIN