THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
SIXTEENTH DAY
February 8, 2008-Friday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Invocation by Father Jack Ryan
St. John the Baptist Church
Roll Call
Approval of the Journal
Introductions
Senate Resolution No. 29
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"RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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"RELATING TO TOXIC PRODUCTS." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDL) |
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"RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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"RELATING TO EDUCATION." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
"RELATING TO EDUCATION." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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"RELATING TO EDUCATION." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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"RELATING TO EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
"RELATING TO EDUCATION." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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(EDU) |
"RELATING TO TEACHER LICENSURE." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDL) |
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"RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDL) |
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(HSP) |
"RELATING TO FAMILY COURT." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDL) |
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"RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION BOARD ALLOWANCE FOR FORMER FOSTER YOUTH." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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"RELATING TO THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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(TIA) |
"MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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(TIA) |
"RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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(WTL) |
"RELATING TO STATE PARKS ON KAUAI." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to WAM) |
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(TIA) |
"RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and referral to JDL) |
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"RELATING TO MEDICAID PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and recommittal to HSP) |
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"RELATING TO MEDICAID HOSPITAL AND LONG TERM CARE REIMBURSEMENTS." (Recommends passage on SECOND READING and recommittal to HSP) |
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ORDER OF THE DAY
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(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2102)
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"RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION." - (TIA/ENE)
(High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes; Hybrid and Energy-Efficient Vehicles) |
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(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2103)
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"MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR ELECTRICITY PAYMENTS STATEWIDE." - (WAM)
(Emergency Appropriation; Electricity) |
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(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2105)
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"RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES." - (CPH)
(Liquor Licenses; Winery) |
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(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2106)
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"RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS: MAKING VARIOUS TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, AND CLARIFYING LANGUAGE." - (CPH)
(Condominium Housekeeping Bill) |
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(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2107)
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"MAKING VARIOUS HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS TO VOLUME 11 OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, AND CLARIFYING LANGUAGE." - (CPH)
(Volume 11; Housekeeping Amendments) |
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(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2108)
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"RELATING TO MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES." - (CPH)
(Non-Judicial Foreclosures; Access to Information) |
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Referrals and Re-Referrals
REFERRALS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2008
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URGING THE PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS OF HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN GRASS-ROOTS PROGRAMS SUPPORTING MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES.
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IGM |
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AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT HONOULIULI, EWA, OAHU, FOR DRAINAGE CHANNEL PURPOSES.
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF EXISTING CONCRETE PILLARS AND IMPROVEMENTS PURPOSES.
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WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE INTERFAITH STEERING COMMITTEE. (STATEWIDE INTERFAITH STEERING COMMITTEE) |
EDT |
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ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO REDIRECT FINANCIAL AND OTHER RESOURCES FROM TOURISM MARKETING TO THE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF HAWAII'S BEACHES. (HTA, DBEDT; Appropriate Funds from Tourism Marketing; Preservation of Hawaii's Beaches) |
TSG/EDT |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO COMPILE AN INVENTORY OF ABANDONED, EXCESS, AND UNDERUTILIZED PROPERTIES UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION. (Abandoned and Underutilized Public Property; Human Services) |
HSP/TSG/IGM |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO RESCHEDULE THE YEAR OF THE FAMILY CELEBRATION FROM 2008 TO 2009. (Shifting the Year of the Family Celebration from 2008 to 2009) |
HSP |
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PROMOTING HAWAII AS THE WORLD'S INTERFAITH HARMONY CAPITAL. (Promoting Hawaii as the World Interfaith Harmony Capital) |
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APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE-MUNICIPALITY RELATIONS OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF SARRAT IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. (Sister State-City Relationship; Hawaii and Sarrat, Philippines) |
TIA |
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APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE-CITY RELATIONS OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF SARRAT IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. (Sister State-City Relationship; Hawaii and Sarrat, Philippines) |
TIA |
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CONDEMNING THE GENOCIDE AND VIOLENCE IN NORTHERN UGANDA AND URGING CONGRESS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE PRESIDENT TO ENGAGE THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN OF UGANDA. (Genocide; Trafficking; Northern Uganda) |
TIA/IGM |
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REQUESTING THE CLERK OF EACH COUNTY TO MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOTS IN A TIMELY MANNER TO PROMOTE INFORMED VOTING. (Absentee Ballots; Time of Mailing) |
IGM/JDL |
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REQUESTING THE CLERK OF EACH COUNTY TO INCLUDE A POSTAGE PREPAID RETURN ENVELOPE WITH EACH BALLOT MAILED TO AN ABSENTEE VOTER. (Absentee Ballots; Postage Prepaid Return Envelopes) |
IGM/JDL |
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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. (Health; Food Establishments; Food Service; Trans Fat) |
HTH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PREPARE A PLAN TO REDUCE THE STATEWIDE FERAL PIG POPULATION. (Feral Pigs; Population Reduction; DLNR) |
WTL |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REGARDING THE CREATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF BAG LIMITS FOR ORNAMENTAL REEF FISH. (Ornamental Reef Fish; Administrative Rules; Creation) |
WTL |
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REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONVENE A STATEWIDE TASK FORCE TO ADVISE THE CIVIL DEFENSE DIVISION ON THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS. (Task Force; Disaster-preparedness needs of individuals with disabilities and special health needs) |
IGM/HSP |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE QUESTIONS IN THE HAWAII STATE ASSESSMENT TESTS THAT REQUIRE THE DEMONSTRATION OF A MASTERY OF FINANCIAL LITERACY CONCEPTS. (BOE; Financial Literacy; HSA Tests) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ASSESS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF REQUIRING CERVICAL CANCER VACCINATIONS FOR GIRLS BEFORE THEY ENTER THE SEVENTH GRADE. (Study; cervical cancer immunization) |
HTH/EDU |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF MALAMA O KAMALI‘I MAKAMAE'S EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH STATE-OF-THE-ART CARE FACILITIES AND REQUESTING THE COOPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CARE FACILITIES. (Support for Malama O Kamali'i Makamae) |
HSP/HTH/AHW |
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RECOGNIZING PATSY TAKEMOTO MINK FOR CHAMPIONING THE CAUSE OF EQUITY IN ATHLETICS ON BEHALF OF ALL WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES. (Equity in Athletics; Congresswoman Patsy Takemoto Mink) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE FREE INTERNET SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. (Disabled services; Internet Service) |
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DESIGNATING MAY 5 THROUGH MAY 9, 2008, AS HAWAII TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION WEEK. (Domestic Violence; Adolescents) |
HSP |
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CONVENING A TASK FORCE ON AGING TO STUDY THE NEED FOR AND FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF AGING. (Aging; Task Force) |
HSP, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO PROVIDE FOR THE SHARING OF THE SAME LOCATION FOR EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS IN PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, EXCESS, AND UNDERUTILIZED PROPERTIES UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION. (Abandoned and Underutilized Public Property; Community Needs) |
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RECOMMENDING THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CONSIDER CHANGING ITS SEX EDUCATION POLICY IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF HAWAII FROM A PROGRAM OF ABSTINENCE-ONLY TO A COMPREHENSIVE, BALANCED, AND CONSISTENT SEX EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES ABSTINENCE AND THE USE OF CONTRACEPTIVES, AND MAKING THAT PROGRAM MANDATORY FOR GRADUATION. (KEIKI CAUCUS; STUDENT CONFERENCE; ABSTINENCE ONLY SEX EDUCATION.) |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND ITS TEEN PREGNANCY EDUCATION PROGRAM AND ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO TRAIN YOUTH GROUPS TO EDUCATE AND RAISE AWARENESS AMONG TEENS ABOUT TEEN PREGNANCY. (Teen Pregnancy; Keiki Caucus) |
EDU/HTH |
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ENCOURAGING DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOLS TO UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF VOLUNTEER HAWAII TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS, SUPPORT, AND INVOLVEMENT. (DOE; Community Assistance Resources; Volunteer Hawaii) |
EDU |
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RECOMMENDING THAT FINE ARTS BE A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. (Keiki Caucus; Hawaii Conference; Fine Arts Curriculum) |
EDU |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE RECYCLING OPTIONS AND DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING PROGRAM. (Keiki Caucus; Comprehensive Recycling Program; Student Conference) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALLOW CREDITS FOR CURRENT PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR SPORTS FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND MENTAL WELL-BEING AND SUPPORT A REDUCTION IN OBESITY AMONGST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. (Keiki Caucus; Student Conference; Extracurricular Credits ) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A COLLABORATIVE STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE AND WORKFORCE SHORTAGES IN THE STATE. (Home and Community Based Services; EOA; DOH; DHS; Study) |
HSP/HTH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON IMPLEMENTING THE TAX INCENTIVE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAUI HEALTH INITIATIVE TASK FORCE TO ENCOURAGE THE FORMATION OF AN ADEQUATE MEDICAL SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE TO CARE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF MAUI. (Maui Health Initiatives Task Force; Tax Recommendations; Study) |
HTH/EDT, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A COLLABORATIVE STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIENCIES IN THE ACCESSIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF CARE SERVICES AND FACILITIES FOR SENIORS, VETERANS, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE STATE. (EOA; DOH; DHS; Study) |
HSP/HTH |
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CALLING FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPOINTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU. (LRB; Appointment of Director) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS. (LRB Study on State Deaf and Hard of Hearing Facility) |
HSP, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR HEARING AIDS. (Hearing Aids; Medicaid; Private Health Insurance.) |
HTH/CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ALL FORMS OF CANCER TREATMENT. (Insurance; Cancer Treatment; Mandatory Coverage) |
HTH/CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COLONOSCOPY COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING. (Health Insurance; Required Coverage; Colorectal Cancer Screening) |
HTH/CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE, SAFETY, AND HEALTH PHYSICS PROFESSIONS. (Sunrise Review; Industrial Hygiene, Safety, and Health Physics) |
CPH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, CIVIL DEFENSE DIVISION, AND TO REPORT ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES TO SHIFT DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, DISASTER RELIEF, AND HOMELAND SECURITY COSTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. (Civil Defense; Audit) |
IGM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MAKUA VALLEY TASK FORCE. (Makua Valley Task Force) |
IGM |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL MONUMENT FOR WOMEN IN WASHINGTON, D.C., TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO LEADERSHIP BY AMERICA'S WOMEN. (National Monument for Women) |
HSP/IGM |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENTER INTO A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH TAIWAN. (Taiwan; Free Trade Agreement) |
TIA/TSG/EDT |
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REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE THE ADVISABILITY OF ENACTING LAWS OR ADOPTING REGULATORY ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO REGULATE THE BREEDING OF DOGS AND CATS. (Dogs and Cats Breeding; Licenses or Permits; Study) |
AHW |
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RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO COMMEMORATE THE HONORABLE SERVICE OF THE U.S. NAVY'S F-14 TOMCAT IN DEFENDING FREEDOM. (F-14 Tomcat Stamp) |
IGM |
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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. (Taiwan; Tourism) |
TSG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A RENEWABLE ENERGY SUB-DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF LANDS AS PERMISSIBLE LOCATIONS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION AND TO STUDY, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, THE COST OF PROVIDING A NON-REFUNDABLE INCOME TAX CREDIT TO RESIDENTS OF COMMUNITIES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SUB-DISTRICTS THAT PRODUCE RENEWABLE ENERGY. (Renewable Energy Land Classification Study) |
ENE/WTL/EDT |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE KOREA-UNITED STATES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT. (Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement) |
TIA/TSG/EDT |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO RESCHEDULE THE YEAR OF THE FAMILY CELEBRATION FROM 2008 TO 2009. (Shifting the Year of the Family Celebration from 2008 to 2009) |
HSP |
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APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE-MUNICIPALITY RELATIONS OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF SARRAT IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. (Sister State-City Relationship; Hawaii and Sarrat, Philippines) |
TIA |
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APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE-CITY RELATIONS OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF SARRAT IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. (Sister State-City Relationship; Hawaii and Sarrat, Philippines) |
TIA |
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CONDEMNING THE GENOCIDE AND VIOLENCE IN NORTHERN UGANDA AND URGING CONGRESS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE PRESIDENT TO ENGAGE THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN OF UGANDA. (Genocide; Trafficking; Northern Uganda) |
TIA/IGM |
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REQUESTING THE CLERK OF EACH COUNTY TO MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOTS IN A TIMELY MANNER TO PROMOTE INFORMED VOTING. (Absentee Ballots; Time of Mailing) |
IGM/JDL |
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REQUESTING THE CLERK OF EACH COUNTY TO INCLUDE A POSTAGE PREPAID RETURN ENVELOPE WITH EACH BALLOT MAILED TO AN ABSENTEE VOTER. (Absentee Ballots; Postage Prepaid Return Envelopes) |
IGM/JDL |
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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. (Health; Food Establishments; Food Service; Trans Fat) |
HTH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PREPARE A PLAN TO REDUCE THE STATEWIDE FERAL PIG POPULATION. (Feral Pigs; Population Reduction; DLNR) |
WTL |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REGARDING THE CREATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF BAG LIMITS FOR ORNAMENTAL REEF FISH. (Ornamental Reef Fish; Administrative Rules; Creation) |
WTL |
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REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONVENE A STATEWIDE TASK FORCE TO ADVISE THE CIVIL DEFENSE DIVISION ON THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS. (Task Force; Disaster-preparedness needs of individuals with disabilities and special health needs) |
IGM/HSP |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE QUESTIONS IN THE HAWAII STATE ASSESSMENT TESTS THAT REQUIRE THE DEMONSTRATION OF A MASTERY OF FINANCIAL LITERACY CONCEPTS. (BOE; Financial Literacy; HSA Tests) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ASSESS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF REQUIRING CERVICAL CANCER VACCINATIONS FOR GIRLS BEFORE THEY ENTER THE SEVENTH GRADE. (Study; cervical cancer immunization) |
HTH/EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON IMPLEMENTING THE TAX INCENTIVE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAUI HEALTH INITIATIVE TASK FORCE TO ENCOURAGE THE FORMATION OF AN ADEQUATE MEDICAL SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE TO CARE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF MAUI. (Maui Health Initiatives Task Force; Tax Recommendations; Study) |
HTH/EDT, WAM |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF MALAMA O KAMALI‘I MAKAMAE'S EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH STATE-OF-THE-ART CARE FACILITIES AND REQUESTING THE COOPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CARE FACILITIES. (Support for Malama O Kamali'i Makamae) |
HSP/HTH/AHW |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, CIVIL DEFENSE DIVISION, AND TO REPORT ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES TO SHIFT DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, DISASTER RELIEF, AND HOMELAND SECURITY COSTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. (Civil Defense; Audit) |
IGM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MAKUA VALLEY TASK FORCE. (Makua Valley Task Force) |
IGM |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL MONUMENT FOR WOMEN IN WASHINGTON, D.C., TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO LEADERSHIP BY AMERICA'S WOMEN. (National Monument for Women) |
HSP/IGM |
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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. (Taiwan; Tourism) |
TSG |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENTER INTO A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH TAIWAN. (Taiwan; Free Trade Agreement) |
TIA/TSG/EDT |
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RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO COMMEMORATE THE HONORABLE SERVICE OF THE U.S. NAVY'S F-14 TOMCAT IN DEFENDING FREEDOM. (F-14 Tomcat Stamp) |
IGM |
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REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE THE ADVISABILITY OF ENACTING LAWS OR ADOPTING REGULATORY ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO REGULATE THE BREEDING OF DOGS AND CATS. (Dogs and Cats Breeding; Licenses or Permits; Study) |
AHW |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE KOREA-UNITED STATES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT. (Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement) |
TIA/TSG/EDT |
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· Committee Hearing Schedule:
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COMMITTEE |
DATE & TIME |
ROOM |
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CPH |
2/8/2008 9:00 AM |
229 |
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JDL |
2/8/2008 9:00 AM |
016 |
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JDL/HTH |
2/8/2008 9:00 AM |
016 |
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JDL/IGM |
2/8/2008 9:00 AM |
016 |
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TSG |
2/8/2008 9:00 AM |
229 |
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EDT/EDU |
2/8/2008 1:00 PM |
225 |
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EDU |
2/8/2008 1:00 PM |
225 |
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EDU/HTH |
2/8/2008 1:00 PM |
225 |
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HTH/EDU |
2/8/2008 1:00 PM |
225 |
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AHW/EDU |
2/8/2008 1:15 PM |
225 |
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EDU |
2/8/2008 1:15 PM |
225 |
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EDU/AHW |
2/8/2008 1:15 PM |
225 |
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EDU/IGM |
2/8/2008 1:15 PM |
225 |
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EDU/IGM/JDL |
2/8/2008 1:15 PM |
225 |
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EDU/JDL |
2/8/2008 1:15 PM |
225 |
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EDU/TSG |
2/8/2008 1:15 PM |
225 |
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HTH |
2/8/2008 1:15 PM |
016 |
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TSG/EDU |
2/8/2008 1:15 PM |
225 |
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CPH-HSH |
2/8/2008 1:30 PM |
329 |
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TIA/IGM |
2/8/2008 1:30 PM |
229 |
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ENE |
2/8/2008 1:45 PM |
229 |
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ENE/IGM |
2/8/2008 1:45 PM |
229 |
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IGM/ENE |
2/8/2008 1:45 PM |
229 |
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AHW |
2/8/2008 2:45 PM |
414 |
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AHW/WTL |
2/8/2008 2:45 PM |
414 |
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WTL/AHW/JDL |
2/8/2008 2:45 PM |
414 |
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AHW/WTL/JDL |
2/9/2008 10:00 AM |
Auditorium |
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WTL |
2/9/2008 11:00 AM |
229 |
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CPH |
2/11/2008 9:00 AM |
229 |
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CPH/TSG |
2/11/2008 9:00 AM |
229 |
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JDL |
2/11/2008 9:00 AM |
016 |
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TSG/CPH |
2/11/2008 9:00 AM |
229 |
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TIA/EDU |
2/11/2008 1:00 PM |
225 |
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HSP/IGM |
2/11/2008 1:15 PM |
229 |
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HTH |
2/11/2008 1:15 PM |
016 |
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IGM |
2/11/2008 1:15 PM |
229 |
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TIA/IGM |
2/11/2008 1:30 PM |
229 |
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TIA/JDL |
2/11/2008 2:00 PM |
224 |
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TIA |
2/11/2008 2:05 PM |
224 |
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WTL |
2/11/2008 2:30 PM |
414 |
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WTL/ENE |
2/11/2008 2:30 PM |
414 |
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WTL/IGM |
2/11/2008 2:30 PM |
414 |
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WTL/JDL |
2/11/2008 2:30 PM |
414 |
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WTL/TIA |
2/11/2008 2:30 PM |
414 |
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EDT/TIA/HSP |
2/11/2008 2:45 PM |
224 |
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EDU |
2/11/2008 3:00 PM |
225 |
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EDU/ENE |
2/11/2008 3:00 PM |
225 |
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ENE/EDU |
2/11/2008 3:00 PM |
225 |
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CPH |
2/12/2008 9:00 AM |
229 |
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HSP/EDT |
2/12/2008 9:00 AM |
224 |
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EDT/EDU |
2/12/2008 9:15 AM |
224 |
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EDT |
2/12/2008 9:25 AM |
224 |
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EDT |
2/12/2008 1:15 PM |
224 |
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EDT/AHW |
2/12/2008 1:15 PM |
224 |
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EDT/TIA/HSP |
2/12/2008 1:15 PM |
016 |
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HSP |
2/12/2008 1:15 PM |
016 |
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JDL/TSG |
2/12/2008 1:15 PM |
229 |
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TSG |
2/12/2008 1:15 PM |
229 |
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HSP/TSG |
2/12/2008 2:00 PM |
229 |
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AHW |
2/12/2008 2:45 PM |
224 |
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EDT/TIA/HSP |
2/12/2008 2:45 PM |
224 |
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ENE |
2/12/2008 2:45 PM |
414 |
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HSP/PBS |
2/12/2008 2:45 PM |
225 |
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PBS |
2/12/2008 2:45 PM |
225 |
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PBS |
2/12/2008 3:45 PM |
225 |
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PBS/HTH |
2/12/2008 3:45 PM |
225 |
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CPH |
2/13/2008 9:00 AM |
229 |
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CPH/IGM |
2/13/2008 9:00 AM |
229 |
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JDL |
2/13/2008 9:00 AM |
016 |
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CPH |
2/14/2008 9:00 AM |
229 |
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ENE/TIA |
2/14/2008 2:00 PM |
414 |
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HSP |
2/19/2008 1:30 PM |
016 |
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HSP-PBS |
2/21/2008 2:00 PM |
016 |
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HSP |
2/26/2008 1:15 PM |
016 |
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