COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE AND DEVELOPMENT. Establishes the Science, Technology, and Education Special Fund. Redirects the fiscal year 2008-2009, Act 111, SLH 2007, appropriation to the new fund. Appropriates additional funds for robotics, Research Experiences for Teachers, Problem-based, Applied Learning, and Project EAST programs. Appropriates federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and general funds for STEM and K-12 creative media education programs. (SB2480 HD1)
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EDB, HED/HSH, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Tuesday March 18, 2008
2:15 p.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO CANCER SURVEILLANCE. Allows a cancer patient to be contacted directly without initial physician contact for purposes of cancer surveillance. Adds pre-cancer to diseases about which data are authorized for collection. Adds biological specimens to the materials that may be collected to assist cancer research. (SD1)
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HLT/HED, JUD |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
2:30 p.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes a task force within the University of Hawaii to conduct an evaluation of the recycling options available to schools, including a summary feasibility report relating to the establishment of a school recycling program, the use of reverse vending machines, and the feasibility of providing recycling bins in schools throughout the State. Appropriates funds. (SB2774 SD2)
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EEP, HED/EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP, OFFER, AND EXPAND PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE COURSES.
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HED/EDN, FIN |
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HCR 162/HR 135
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URGING CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION REQUIRING FULL FUNDING OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 AND THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT.
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EDN/HED, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Creates the Alzheimer's advisory task force to study the feasibility of establishing an Alzheimer's research center in Hawaii under the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine. Report to legislature.
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HED, FIN |
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HCR 315/HR 261
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRADES PROGRAM WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM.
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HED, WLH, FIN |
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HCR 331/HR 272
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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CREATES A TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION EXTENSION SERVICE.
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HED, EDB, FIN |
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HCR 218/HR 185
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF DEVELOPING A DEGREE GRANTING PROGRAM AND CENTER FOR PEACE EDUCATION.
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HED, FIN |
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HCR 295/HR 246
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OFFERING SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENHANCE AND DIVERSIFY ITS SOURCES OF REVENUE AND MAXIMIZE USE OF ITS FACILITIES.
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HED, FIN |
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HCR 312/HR 260
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXTEND ITS LAND LEASE WITH THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE MANOA INNOVATION CENTER.
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HED, EDB |
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HCR 294/HR 245
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO MOVE EXPEDITIOUSLY TO IMPLEMENT PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF HAWAII AT KAKAAKO.
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HED, WLH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MANOA TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN STATUS REPORT OR BRIEF THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROPOSED NATIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING CENTER.
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HED, PSM |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
2:45 p.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO VIATICAL SETTLEMENTS. Protects those with terminal or chronic illnesses from unscrupulous brokers who trade in life insurance policies of the sick, by requiring disclosure of the consequences to the consumer, providing the right to rescind the contract, and prohibiting the transfer of the life insurance benefits to the new owner for 5 years. Effective 1/1/50. (SB3201 HD1)
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HLT, CPC/JUD, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
3:45 p.m. AGENDA:
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RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS. Qualifies a candidate for the office of prosecuting attorney to qualify for partial public campaign financing if the candidate does not exceed the respective campaign expenditure limit.
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JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Amends current provisions of the insurance investment statutes allowing insurers more investment flexibility without significantly lessening protection to insurance policyholders and to reflect more current regulatory standards. (SD1)
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JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO ADULT PROTECTION. Expands the adult protective services law by extending protections to vulnerable adults. Appropriates funds to the department of human services. (SB2150 SD2)
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HSH, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS. Authorizes the Department of Human Services or its designee to conduct criminal history record checks for those providing services to vulnerable adults and children. Effective 7/1/2050. (SB3051 HD1)
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HSH, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE. Amends the offenses of assault in the second degree and terroristic threatening in the first degree to include conduct committed against victims who the courts and police are attempting to keep safe with protective orders. (SB1343 HD1)
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HSH, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Extends the deadline within which to file a request for a due process hearing relating to the education of a child with a disability from 90 days to 180 calendar days when the request is for reimbursement of costs of a child's placement. Requires the department to report to the legislature annually on the number of these requests awaiting hearing. (SB2004 SD2)
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EDN, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON OCEAN WATERS. Adds regulatory function over commercially permitted use of government and private boating facilities and commercial activities in private marinas. (SB2196 SD2)
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WLH, JUD, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
3:50 p.m. AGENDA:
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RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT. Clarifies the notice requirement to custodial parents in the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) law with regard to income tax refund setoff. Establishes a CSEA assistant administrator position. Clarifies rules relating to CSEA hearings and related matters. (SB2977 HD1)
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RELATING TO RECORDS OF DEFENDANTS COMMITTED TO A HOSPITAL CONTROLLED BY THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH OR TO CUSTODY OF DIRECTOR OF HEALTH. Requires the courts to provide the director of health with the records of defendants court-ordered to the state hospital or related facility under the cognizance of the department. (SD2)
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HLT, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. Makes assault of a person employed at a state-operated or ‑contracted mental health facility a class C felony. Requires the department of health to submit an annual report on forensic patients; requires yearly court status hearings for individuals ordered to be conditionally released or hospitalized as an inpatient by the mental health court; reduces the minimum length of hospitalization from ninety to thirty days for individuals who are recommitted after conditional release; makes appropriation for mental health court operations. (SB2396 HD1)
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HLT, JUD Pending re-referral to HLT, JUD, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS CONCERNS
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
8:30 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO HIGH TECHNOLOGY. Proposed HD1: Amends Act 150, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007 to provide funding for the planning of a technology park on Oahu and the preparing of a science and technology master plan for the State by the High Technology Development Corporation. (PROPOSED SB2394 HD1)
*Copies of the proposed HD1 are available in room 402 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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EDB, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
8:30 a.m.
Conference Room 329; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER ON AGING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii center on aging research and education for faculty positions and program expenses. (SD1)
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HED, HLT/HSH, FIN |
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RELATING TO EPIDEMIOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS. Grants the department of health authority to take samples necessary for epidemiologic investigations. (SD1)
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HLT, JUD |
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RELATING TO EPIDEMIOLOGISTS. Authorizes the Department of Health (DOH) to create permanent or temporary exempt epidemiologist positions.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO VOLUNTEER MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES. Provides immunity from liability and workers' compensation for licensed medical personnel providing volunteer medical services on behalf of the State or a county. Eff. 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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HLT, JUD |
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RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. Allows the public to utilize the controlled substance pregabalin and makes Hawaii's controlled substance laws consistent with that of federal law. (SD2)
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HLT, JUD |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
9:15 a.m.
Conference Room 329; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT OF POST FELIX CONSENT DECREE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND FUNDING.
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO PROVIDE ADMISSION PREFERENCE TO STUDENTS THAT MIRRORS THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF RURAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS OF THE STATE TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF PHYSICIANS ON OUR NEIGHBOR ISLANDS.
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URGING HAWAII'S HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR FEES CHARGED FOR LETTERS PROVIDED BY A PHYSICIAN AS VERIFICATION OF A PATIENT'S DISABILITY OR OTHER CONDITION FOR WHICH SUBSTANTIATION IS NECESSARY.
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HLT, CPC |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
10:55 a.m.
Conference Room 329; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF REDUCING OR ELIMINATING THE USE OF TRANS FATS IN FOOD PREPARATION AND FOOD SERVICE BY HAWAII'S RESTAURANT INDUSTRY. Proposed HD1: RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. WIRELESS ELECTROCARDIOGRAM DATA TRANSMISSION; PILOT PROJECT
*Copies of the proposed HD1 are available in room 436 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT PRACTICES AND EQUIPMENT OF HAWAII'S TELEMEDICINE SYSTEM.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE STATE AND THE STATE'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF PROVIDING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AT ALL FIVE STAGES.
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HLT, LMG |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, OCEAN RESOURCES & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
8:30 a.m.
Conference Room 312; State Capitol
AGENDA:
Decision making only (heard on 03-14-08):
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RELATING TO LANDOWNER LIABILITY FOR NATURAL CONDITIONS. Removes the liability of landowners regarding natural conditions on their land that cause damage outside the land. (SD2)
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WLH, JUD |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND. Protects counties from liability as a result of natural conditions on or near a public beach park. Eff. 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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WLH, JUD |
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RELATING TO LAND ACQUISITION. Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to acquire lands owned by the Galbraith Estate in central Oahu; Appropriates funds for the acquisition of land in Wahiawa, Oahu, currently owned by the George Galbraith Estate. (SD2)
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WLH, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. Specifies permissible activities of groups leasing campsites on state parks or public lands. (SD2)
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WLH, JUD |
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RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND. Allows public and private moneys to be deposited into the land conservation fund and distributed as grants for the acquisition of land having value as a resource to the State. Allows moneys from the land conservation fund to be used for the operation, maintenance, and management of the acquired lands. (SB3102 SD2)
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WLH, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Amends chapter 206E, HRS, to designate that at least two members of the HCDA shall be designated as the small business representatives of the HCDA and to provide that these members shall not be prohibited from voting on matters concerning small business in the initial designated district that they represent. Also directs the governor to initially designate the foregoing small business representatives from the existing members of the HCDA.
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RELATING TO LAND USE. Sets up a process for transferring development rights from one property to another. (SD1)
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WLH, JUD |
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RELATING TO LAND CONSERVATION. Provides a tax credit to encourage the preservation and protection of conservation land in the State. (SB2198 SD2)
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RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS. Provides tax incentives and establishes rules that protect and sustain viable agricultural operations on important agricultural lands. (SD2)
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RELATING TO THE PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL HOMESTEADING DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS. Establishes a division and appropriates funds for pastoral and agricultural homesteading within the department of Hawaiian home lands. (SB2907 SD1)
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, OCEAN RESOURCES & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 312; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. Makes violation of chapter 171, relating to public lands and rules adopted thereunder a petty misdemeanor. (SD1)
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WLH, JUD |
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RELATING TO STATE PARKS ON KAUAI. Establishes a sub-account under the state parks special fund into which a percentage of the proceeds collected from the various fees collected at the Kokee state park and Waimea canyon state park, less any amounts due to OHA, will be deposited and used to cover the cost of repair, maintenance, and operation at the Kokee state park and Waimea canyon state park. (SB2528 SD2)
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WLH, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
9:00 a.m.
State Capitol Auditorium
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS. Imposes a 10-year moratorium on developing, testing, propagating, cultivating, growing, and raising genetically engineered taro in the State. (HD1)
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EEP, AGR |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
10:00 a.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION CONTROL. Creates a three-year pilot program to be established and implemented by the department of health, with results to be reported to the legislature. Establishes that the findings of the program will determine the current level of and health and environmental impact of air pollution caused by bunker fuel-burning cruise vessels docked or moored in Nawiliwili harbor, and the effect of requiring cruise ships to switch to .5 per cent or lower sulfur fuels while docked or moored. (SD1)
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TRN, TAC |
Decision making to follow.