OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-FOURTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 25
20th LEGISLATIVE DAY-FEBRUARY 14, 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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REFERRAL
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REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO RECOMMEND TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING REFORMS FOR HAWAII'S MEDICAID AND QUEST PROGRAMS.
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HSH/HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN, IN CONSULTATION WITH APPROPRIATE STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF LEVEL II SHELTERS AVAILABLE IN AN EMERGENCY TO INDIVIDUALS WITH LEVEL II DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS IN THE STATE.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE HAWAII'S FOOD READINESS AND FOOD SECURITY IN RESPONSE TO NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTERS.
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REQUESTING THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO FULLY TRANSITION ITS FACILITY TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Prohibits ex-officio members and interim appointments of boards and commissions from appointment as chair of the board or commission.
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RE-REFERRAL
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RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY. Mandates certain conditions applicable to certain commercial and industrial leases.
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Requires insurers that offer health care coverage to the regular employees of any group or association to offer the same coverage to part-time employees working at least 15 hours per week; insurance commissioner to report on Act's cost-benefit to the 2010 legislature; sunsets July 1, 2010.
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RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. Establishes the state health authority to propose a plan to provide medical assistance for all residents of Hawaii. (HB2291 HD1)
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS. Establishes new policies for the districting and protection of land in agricultural districts designated as "important agricultural land" for the purpose of article XI, section 3, of the state constitution.
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