OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-FOURTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 39
28th LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 10, 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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HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOR ITS RESPECTFUL ACTIONS TO ASSIGN ITS THREE PATENTS ON TARO TO THE GREATER NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTING STATE FUNDING FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO FURTHER RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A MEANS TO IDENTIFY GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS.
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HED, AGR/WLH |
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REQUESTING THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF RAINWATER CATCHMENT AND STORAGE SYSTEMS STATEWIDE.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE IMPACTS OF LOCATING A REDEMPTION CENTER OR REVERSE VENDING MACHINES ON THE PREMISES OF EVERY DEALER THAT SELLS DEPOSIT BEVERAGES.
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EEP, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON REQUIRING RENOVATIONS TO STATE BUILDINGS TO MEET LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN STANDARDS.
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EEP, FIN |
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URGING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION AND CORPORATE AUDIT OF THE HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION'S PRACTICE OF MAINTAINING AN EXCESSIVE SURPLUS, PROVIDING LARGE BONUSES TO STAFF, AND REIMBURSEMENT PATTERNS OVER THE PAST TEN YEARS TO DETERMINE IF THE CHARITABLE RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY JUSTIFIES ITS NONPROFIT STATUS.
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HLT, CPC/JUD |
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SUPPORTING THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF SMOKE DETECTORS IN EVERY HAWAII HOME BY 2010.
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PSM |
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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 |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DETERMINE THE EXACT COSTS OF PLANS, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OTHER NECESSARY EXPENDITURES FOR AN OFF-ROAD BICYCLE PATH ADJACENT TO PIILANI HIGHWAY ON MAUI.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE PONO PLUS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DRAFT A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR A GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM IN CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
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HED, WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS OF ALLOWING THE CAMPUS CEILING FOR NONRESIDENT ENROLLMENTS TO BE SET ON A CAMPUS-BY-CAMPUS BASIS, OR ALTERNATIVELY, OF LIFTING THE CEILINGS.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, IN CONSULTATION WITH MEDICAL AND BRAIN INJURY EXPERTS, TO WORK WITH THE ATHLETIC COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE CONCUSSION PREVENTION AND AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ATHLETES.
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EDN/HED, HLT |
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RECOGNIZING THE FOURTH TUESDAY IN APRIL AS EQUAL PAY DAY IN HAWAII, AND URGING CONGRESS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE MORE EFFECTIVE REMEDIES FOR VICTIMS OF WAGE DISCRIMINATION BASED ON GENDER.
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LAB |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REFERRED FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES.
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EDN/JUD, FIN |
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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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SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTER ON SOCIAL WORK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK.
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HED, HSH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO FORM A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS.
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EDN, EEP |
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HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOR ITS RESPECTFUL ACTIONS TO ASSIGN ITS THREE PATENTS ON TARO TO THE GREATER NATIVE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTING STATE FUNDING FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO FURTHER RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A MEANS TO IDENTIFY GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS.
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HED, AGR/WLH |
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REQUESTING THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF RAINWATER CATCHMENT AND STORAGE SYSTEMS STATEWIDE.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE IMPACTS OF LOCATING A REDEMPTION CENTER OR REVERSE VENDING MACHINES ON THE PREMISES OF EVERY DEALER THAT SELLS DEPOSIT BEVERAGES.
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EEP, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON REQUIRING RENOVATIONS TO STATE BUILDINGS TO MEET LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN STANDARDS.
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EEP, FIN |
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URGING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION AND CORPORATE AUDIT OF THE HAWAII MEDICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION'S PRACTICE OF MAINTAINING AN EXCESSIVE SURPLUS, PROVIDING LARGE BONUSES TO STAFF, AND REIMBURSEMENT PATTERNS OVER THE PAST TEN YEARS TO DETERMINE IF THE CHARITABLE RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY JUSTIFIES ITS NONPROFIT STATUS.
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HLT, CPC/JUD |
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SUPPORTING THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF SMOKE DETECTORS IN EVERY HAWAII HOME BY 2010.
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PSM |
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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 |
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URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO FORM A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO RENOVATE THE STATE'S PUBLIC HOUSING INVENTORY.
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HSH, FIN |
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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.
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HSH, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR STATE AND COUNTY ACTIONS RELATING TO EASEMENTS AND RIGHT-OF-WAYS.
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EEP, JUD |
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REQUESTING A HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO STUDY THE USE AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS AND TOYS CONTAINING PHTHALATES AND BISPHENOL-A.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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URGING THE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS, IN ADOPTING PROPOSED RULES RELATING TO FALSE OR MISLEADING ADVERTISING BY DENTISTS, TO CONSIDER WHETHER FURTHER GUIDELINES SHOULD BE ADOPTED TO SPECIFY THE TYPES OF ADVERTISING THAT ARE PROHIBITED.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DETERMINE THE EXACT COSTS OF PLANS, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OTHER NECESSARY EXPENDITURES FOR AN OFF-ROAD BICYCLE PATH ADJACENT TO PIILANI HIGHWAY ON MAUI.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE PONO PLUS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DRAFT A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR A GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM IN CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
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HED, WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS OF ALLOWING THE CAMPUS CEILING FOR NONRESIDENT ENROLLMENTS TO BE SET ON A CAMPUS-BY-CAMPUS BASIS, OR ALTERNATIVELY, OF LIFTING THE CEILINGS.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, IN CONSULTATION WITH MEDICAL AND BRAIN INJURY EXPERTS, TO WORK WITH THE ATHLETIC COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE CONCUSSION PREVENTION AND AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ATHLETES.
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EDN/HED, HLT |
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RECOGNIZING THE FOURTH TUESDAY IN APRIL AS EQUAL PAY DAY IN HAWAII, AND URGING CONGRESS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE MORE EFFECTIVE REMEDIES FOR VICTIMS OF WAGE DISCRIMINATION BASED ON GENDER.
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LAB |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REFERRED FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES.
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EDN/JUD, FIN |
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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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SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTER ON SOCIAL WORK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK.
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HED, HSH, FIN |
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