OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-FOURTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 8
7th LEGISLATIVE DAY-JANUARY, 2008
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Committee Abbreviations:
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AGR - Agriculture |
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CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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EDB - Economic Development & Business Concerns |
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EDN - Education |
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EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection |
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FIN - Finance |
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HED - Higher Education |
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HLT - Health |
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HSH - Human Services & Housing |
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INT - International Affairs |
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JUD - Judiciary |
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LAB - Labor & Public Employment |
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LMG - Legislative Management |
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PSM - Public Safety & Military Affairs |
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TAC - Tourism & Culture |
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TRN - Transportation |
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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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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A SUBMERGED VEHICULAR TUNNEL UNDER PEARL HARBOR CONNECTING THE EWA PLAIN TO DOWNTOWN HONOLULU.
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TRN, PSM |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO DESIGNATE THE FACILITY OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE LOCATED AT 330 SARATOGA ROAD IN HONOLULU, HAWAII AS THE DON HO POST OFFICE BUILDING.
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TAC |
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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.
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TAC/WLH, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS "BRAIN ANEURYSM AWARENESS MONTH.".
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HLT |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA, JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, TO SEEK FUNDING FOR A TWO-YEAR PILOT STUDY AT HINA MAUKA TO RESEARCH THE EFFECTS OF NALTREXONE (VIVITROL) ON CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE (ICE) ADDICTION.
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HED, HLT |
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REQUESTING THE CLERK OF EACH COUNTY TO MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOTS IN A TIMELY MANNER TO PROMOTE INFORMED VOTING.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO SELECT THE STATE OF HAWAII AS A HOST SITE FOR THE SUPER BOWL AND RELATED SUPER BOWL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE NEXT TEN YEARS.
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TAC |
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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.
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HLT, EDB |
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RECOGNIZING THE SECOND WEEK OF JUNE AS MEN'S HEALTH WEEK.
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HLT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PREPARE A PLAN TO REDUCE THE STATEWIDE FERAL PIG POPULATION.
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WLH, FIN |
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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.
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JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO ISSUE A COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP HONORING MUSICIAN AND ENTERTAINER, DON HO.
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TAC |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RATIFY THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN.
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HSH, INT |
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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.
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INT |
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RECOGNIZING MARCH AS ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME AND ADULT FOSTER HOME OPERATORS MONTH.
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HSH/HLT |
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URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO EXEMPT CHILDREN OF FILIPINO WORLD WAR II VETERANS FROM IMMIGRANT VISA LIMITS.
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INT, PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME OPERATORS WITH GREATER LEVELS OF SERVICE AND CONSIDERATION TO ASSIST THEM IN PROVIDING CARE FOR ADULTS.
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HSH/HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP A STANDARDIZED, UNIFORM, INDUSTRY-FRIENDLY POLICY TO PROTECT THE ELDERLY WITHOUT COMPROMISING RESIDENT CARE, AND THAT ENCOURAGES MORE PEOPLE TO BECOME ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME OR ADULT FOSTER HOME OPERATORS.
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HSH/HLT, FIN |
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PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2008 AS FILIPINO VETERANS APPRECIATION MONTH.
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INT, PSM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES AND URGE THEIR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO SERVE AS SAFE HAVENS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
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HSH, JUD |
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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.
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PSM, LMG, FIN |
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URGING ALL HOSPITALS THAT PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE TO NEWBORNS TO PROVIDE PARENTS OF THE NEWBORN WITH WRITTEN EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ABOUT THE DANGEROUS EFFECTS OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND THE METHODS OF PREVENTING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME.
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HLT |
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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.
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EDN/HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A ONE YEAR PILOT PROGRAM THAT USES CONCRETE FOR REPAIRING KAMEHAMEHA IV ROAD AND KALIHI STREET RATHER THAN ASPHALT.
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TRN |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ADDRESS MAJOR CONCERNS ALONG KALIHI STREET.
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TRN |
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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.
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PSM/HLT, FIN |
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DECLARING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR AS LANGUAGE ACCESS MONTH IN HAWAII.
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HSH, LAB |
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URGING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS OF ALL RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
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EDN, JUD |
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ENCOURAGING DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOLS TO UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF VOLUNTEER HAWAII TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS, SUPPORT, AND INVOLVEMENT.
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EDN |
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URGING THE HAWAII CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND OTHER LOCAL HEALTH CARE AGENCIES TO INFORM CLIENTS OF THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CANCER.
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HLT |
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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.
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EDN/HLT |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO COMPILE AN INVENTORY OF ABANDONED, EXCESS, AND UNDERUTILIZED PROPERTIES UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION.
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WLH |
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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.
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WLH/EDN |
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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.
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EDN, HLT, FIN |
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RECOMMENDING THAT FINE ARTS BE A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
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EDN, TAC |
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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.
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INT, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE RECYCLING OPTIONS AND DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING PROGRAM.
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EEP/EDN, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT OF PARENTS AND GUARDIANS TO DIRECT THE EDUCATION AND UPBRINGING OF THEIR CHILDREN.
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HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT A PILOT PROJECT TO AUDIT WORKERS' COMPENSATION SOFT-TISSUE INJURY CASES.
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LAB |
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REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA'S ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT.
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HED, LMG, FIN |
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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.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
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URGING THE RE-CONVENING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE TO FURTHER ADDRESS ISSUES OF HOMELESSNESS, PUBLIC HOUSING, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
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HSH, FIN |
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URGING A COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT REVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S OPERATIONS.
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EDN, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE MAUI COUNTY MAYOR AND COUNTY COUNCIL TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS MEASURES REGARDING MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
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HLT, JUD |
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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.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM OF PATIENTS IN HOSPITALS WHO ARE WAITLISTED FOR LONG-TERM CARE.
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HLT/HSH |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT A PERMANENT MEMORIAL HONORING HENRY OBOOKIAH ON THE GROUNDS OF THE STATE CAPITOL.
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TAC |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS |
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Committee |
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H.C.R. NO. |
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REFERRAL
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A SUBMERGED VEHICULAR TUNNEL UNDER PEARL HARBOR CONNECTING THE EWA PLAIN TO DOWNTOWN HONOLULU.
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TRN, PSM |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO DESIGNATE THE FACILITY OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE LOCATED AT 330 SARATOGA ROAD IN HONOLULU, HAWAII AS THE DON HO POST OFFICE BUILDING.
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TAC |
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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.
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TAC/WLH, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS "BRAIN ANEURYSM AWARENESS MONTH."
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HLT |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA, JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, TO SEEK FUNDING FOR A TWO-YEAR PILOT STUDY AT HINA MAUKA TO RESEARCH THE EFFECTS OF NALTREXONE (VIVITROL) ON CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE (ICE) ADDICTION.
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HED, HLT |
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REQUESTING THE CLERK OF EACH COUNTY TO MAIL ABSENTEE BALLOTS IN A TIMELY MANNER TO PROMOTE INFORMED VOTING.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO SELECT THE STATE OF HAWAII AS A HOST SITE FOR THE SUPER BOWL AND RELATED SUPER BOWL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE NEXT TEN YEARS.
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TAC |
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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.
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HLT, EDB |
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RECOGNIZING THE SECOND WEEK OF JUNE AS MEN'S HEALTH WEEK.
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HLT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PREPARE A PLAN TO REDUCE THE STATEWIDE FERAL PIG POPULATION.
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WLH, FIN |
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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.
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JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO ISSUE A COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP HONORING MUSICIAN AND ENTERTAINER, DON HO.
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TAC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR HEARING AIDS.
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CPC/HLT, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RATIFY THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN.
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HSH, INT |
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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.
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INT |
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RECOGNIZING MARCH AS ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME AND ADULT FOSTER HOME OPERATORS MONTH.
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HSH/HLT |
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URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO EXEMPT CHILDREN OF FILIPINO WORLD WAR II VETERANS FROM IMMIGRANT VISA LIMITS.
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INT, PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME OPERATORS WITH GREATER LEVELS OF SERVICE AND CONSIDERATION TO ASSIST THEM IN PROVIDING CARE FOR ADULTS.
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HSH/HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP A STANDARDIZED, UNIFORM, INDUSTRY-FRIENDLY POLICY TO PROTECT THE ELDERLY WITHOUT COMPROMISING RESIDENT CARE, AND THAT ENCOURAGES MORE PEOPLE TO BECOME ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME OR ADULT FOSTER HOME OPERATORS.
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HSH/HLT, FIN |
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PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2008 AS FILIPINO VETERANS APPRECIATION MONTH.
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INT, PSM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES AND URGE THEIR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO SERVE AS SAFE HAVENS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
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HSH, JUD |
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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.
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PSM, LMG, FIN |
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URGING ALL HOSPITALS THAT PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE TO NEWBORNS TO PROVIDE PARENTS OF THE NEWBORN WITH WRITTEN EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ABOUT THE DANGEROUS EFFECTS OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND THE METHODS OF PREVENTING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME.
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HLT |
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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.
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EDN/HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A ONE YEAR PILOT PROGRAM THAT USES CONCRETE FOR REPAIRING KAMEHAMEHA IV ROAD AND KALIHI STREET RATHER THAN ASPHALT.
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TRN |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ADDRESS MAJOR CONCERNS ALONG KALIHI STREET.
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TRN |
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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.
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PSM/HLT, FIN |
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DECLARING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR AS LANGUAGE ACCESS MONTH IN HAWAII.
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HSH, LAB |
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URGING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS OF ALL RELIGIOUS FAITHS.
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EDN, JUD |
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ENCOURAGING DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOLS TO UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF VOLUNTEER HAWAII TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS, SUPPORT, AND INVOLVEMENT.
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EDN |
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URGING THE HAWAII CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND OTHER LOCAL HEALTH CARE AGENCIES TO INFORM CLIENTS OF THE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CANCER.
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HLT |
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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.
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EDN/HLT |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO COMPILE AN INVENTORY OF ABANDONED, EXCESS, AND UNDERUTILIZED PROPERTIES UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION.
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WLH |
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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.
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WLH/EDN |
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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.
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EDN, HLT, FIN |
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RECOMMENDING THAT FINE ARTS BE A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
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EDN, TAC |
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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.
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INT, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE RECYCLING OPTIONS AND DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING PROGRAM.
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EEP/EDN, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT OF PARENTS AND GUARDIANS TO DIRECT THE EDUCATION AND UPBRINGING OF THEIR CHILDREN.
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HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT A PILOT PROJECT TO AUDIT WORKERS' COMPENSATION SOFT-TISSUE INJURY CASES.
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LAB |
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REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA'S ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT.
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HED, LMG, FIN |
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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.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
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URGING THE RE-CONVENING OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TASK FORCE TO FURTHER ADDRESS ISSUES OF HOMELESSNESS, PUBLIC HOUSING, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
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HSH, FIN |
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URGING A COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT REVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S OPERATIONS.
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EDN, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE MAUI COUNTY MAYOR AND COUNTY COUNCIL TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS MEASURES REGARDING MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
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HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER MODEL PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOULD BE LICENSED BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
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CPC, LMG, FIN |
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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.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW OF GEOLOGIST LICENSURE.
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CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM OF PATIENTS IN HOSPITALS WHO ARE WAITLISTED FOR LONG-TERM CARE.
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HLT/HSH |
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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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PSM |
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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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WLH, FIN |
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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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WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF SHARING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION BETWEEN THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT.
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT A PERMANENT MEMORIAL HONORING HENRY OBOOKIAH ON THE GROUNDS OF THE STATE CAPITOL.
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RE-REFERRAL
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RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH. Requires employers to educate employees regarding seizure first aid using information provided by the department of labor and industrial relations.
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RELATING TO DNA. Requires collection of DNA sample from all adults arrested for a felony offense.
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Clarifies that it is not an unfair method of competition or an unfair or deceptive act or practice for an insurer with a less than 10% market share to refuse to issue or renew a policy with a prospective insured unless the prospective insured contracts for another class or an additional policy of the same class of insurance with the same insurer.
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RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY. Requires community and condominium associations and cooperatives to adopt rules regarding the placement of clotheslines by 12/31/09. Requires community and condominium associations and cooperatives to enforce rules regarding placement of clotheslines on 01/01/10, and thereafter. Clarifies that clotheslines are not included in the definition of "solar energy device" for purposes of claiming the solar energy device income tax credit.
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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Establishes statutory categorical exemptions from chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires agencies and applicants for a proposed action to apply to the director of the office of environmental quality control for a categorical exemption. Provides that approval of the application for a categorical exemption requires the director's discretionary consent. Repeals office of environmental quality control's authority to establish categorical exemptions pursuant to administrative rulemaking. Clarifies that the director's approval of a categorical exemption be construed as prima facie evidence of due care in the execution of a statute or rule under the State Tort Liability Act.
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RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES. Requires the department of transportation to adopt rules for the registration of electric vehicles and to issue special license plates for electric vehicles. Waives parking fees, high occupancy vehicle restrictions, and vehicle registration fees for electric vehicles.
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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO EXTEND THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE BY TWO YEARS FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES. Proposes a constitutional amendment to extend the mandatory retirement age of 70 for state justices and judges to 72.
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Directs the department of education and the Hawaii teacher standards board to adopt new administrative rules to align state and federal teacher licensing requirements. Reduces the number of years an individual may be employed as a teacher on an emergency basis from 4 to 3.
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Requires professional employment organizations providing workers' compensation to assigned employees to register with the insurance commission, and premiums for this insurance to be based on the experience rating of the client company.
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RELATING TO ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES. Requires a type II adult residential care home in a residential area applying for a license to give notice of its application. Requires applicant to notify DOH if also applying for county permits. Requires DOH to hold a hearing in the district where the proposed home is to be located and invite county attendance.
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RELATING TO COUNTY FEES. Allows a county to impose a service fee on a cruise ship owner if the county provides direct services to a cruise ship passenger while the passenger is in the county.
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RELATING TO COUNTY FEES. Allows counties to impose resource user fee and environmental impact fees on cruise ship owners based on $ per 500 disembarking passengers. Restricts use of fees to areas directly affected by tourism. Requires prior legislative approval before county may impose fees.
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RELATING TO ELECTRONIC MONITORING. Requires electronic monitoring of persons convicted of violating a domestic abuse temporary restraining order or protective order.
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RELATING TO REMOTE DISPENSING. Provides for the establishment of remote dispensing pharmacies.
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RELATING TO STATE HEALTH PLANNING. Repeals certificate of need process and the law governing acquisition of hospitals in relation to state health planning.
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Prohibits possession of tobacco products by any person under age 18. Requires department of health to adopt penalties. Makes appropriation to DOH for youth smoking educational program.
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RELATING TO MARIJUANA. Authorizes the establishment of a secure growing facility for the production of medical marijuana for not more than fourteen qualified patients.
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RELATING TO THE PUBLIC TRUST LANDS SETTLEMENT. Resolves claims and disputes relating to the portion of income and proceeds from the lands of the public land trust for use by the office of Hawaiian affairs between 11/7/1978 and 7/1/2008; fixes prospectively the minimum amount of income and proceeds from the lands of the public land trust that are to be paid to the office of Hawaii affairs at $15,100,000 each fiscal year. Effective 07/01/08.
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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.
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