OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-FOURTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 43
29th LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 11, 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 THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A FULL INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES OF ILLNESSES REPORTED BY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AT WAIMEA CANYON MIDDLE SCHOOL DURING OCCASIONS IN 2006, 2007, AND 2008.
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EEP/EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO IMPLEMENT A PLAYOFF SYSTEM TO DETERMINE A NATIONAL CHAMPION IN THE FOOTBALL BOWL SUBDIVISION OF COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL.
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HED |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO STUDY THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ADOPTING THE ENGLISH MARINE INSURANCE ACT, 1906.
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TRN, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND WHETHER LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING A REVOCABLE BENEFICIARY DEED SHOULD BE ENACTED IN HAWAII.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE AND ESTABLISH A PILOT PROJECT TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN CHILDREN IN CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS.
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HSH, JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO WORK WITH THE CIVIL DEFENSE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO DEVELOP METHODS OF EXPEDITING THE INSTALLATION OR CONSTRUCTION OF EMERGENCY WARNING SIRENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE EVENT OF DISASTER.
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PSM |
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URGING THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP IN THE STATE OF HAWAII TO SUPPORT THE IRAQ STUDY GROUP FINDINGS AND TO IMPLEMENT THE IRAQ STUDY GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS.
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PSM, FIN |
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SUPPORTING A HOME FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN DIVERSITY CULTURAL CENTER HAWAII.
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TAC, FIN |
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URGING THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO CONTINUE ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII THROUGH ITS ANNUAL PRO BOWL GAME AT ALOHA STADIUM.
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TAC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A GLOBAL WARMING TASK FORCE TO ASSESS THE IMPACTS OF GLOBAL WARMING ON THE STATE.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED NATIONS TO OFFICIALLY COMMEMORATE COCKFIGHTING AS A GLOBAL SPORT.
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JUD, INT/TAC |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "AMERASIANS" IN THE AMERASIAN IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1982.
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INT, JUD |
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PROMOTING HAWAII AS THE WORLD'S INTERFAITH HARMONY CAPITAL.
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TAC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE INTERFAITH STEERING COMMITTEE.
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TAC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A SMOKING CESSATION BENEFIT TO HAWAII QUEST BENEFICIARIES.
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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CALLING ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A PROTOCOL AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN CHILD PROTECTIVE AWARENESS SKILLS.
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HLT/HSH, PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THROUGH ITS OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE ASSURANCE TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP AND TO INSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELDERLY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND SERVICES BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO THE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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REQUESTING COUNTIES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE RETAILERS TO INCREASE THE USE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE ALTERNATIVES TO NON-BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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EEP, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES TO CONVERT TO EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS.
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EEP, EDB |
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REQUESTING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO VOLUNTARILY UTILIZE BIODEGRADABLE OR RECYCLABLE NON-POLYSTYRENE FOAM FOOD SERVICE-WARE.
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EEP, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A FULL INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES OF ILLNESSES REPORTED BY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AT WAIMEA CANYON MIDDLE SCHOOL DURING OCCASIONS IN 2006, 2007, AND 2008.
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EEP/EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO IMPLEMENT A PLAYOFF SYSTEM TO DETERMINE A NATIONAL CHAMPION IN THE FOOTBALL BOWL SUBDIVISION OF COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL.
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HED |
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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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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO STUDY THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ADOPTING THE ENGLISH MARINE INSURANCE ACT, 1906.
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TRN, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY'S PUNCHBOWL HOMES FACILITY.
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HSH, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND WHETHER LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING A REVOCABLE BENEFICIARY DEED SHOULD BE ENACTED IN HAWAII.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE AND ESTABLISH A PILOT PROJECT TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN CHILDREN IN CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS.
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HSH, JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO WORK WITH THE CIVIL DEFENSE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO DEVELOP METHODS OF EXPEDITING THE INSTALLATION OR CONSTRUCTION OF EMERGENCY WARNING SIRENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE EVENT OF DISASTER.
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PSM |
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URGING THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP IN THE STATE OF HAWAII TO SUPPORT THE IRAQ STUDY GROUP FINDINGS AND TO IMPLEMENT THE IRAQ STUDY GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS.
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PSM, FIN |
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SUPPORTING A HOME FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN DIVERSITY CULTURAL CENTER HAWAII.
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TAC, FIN |
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URGING THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO CONTINUE ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII THROUGH ITS ANNUAL PRO BOWL GAME AT ALOHA STADIUM.
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TAC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A GLOBAL WARMING TASK FORCE TO ASSESS THE IMPACTS OF GLOBAL WARMING ON THE STATE.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED NATIONS TO OFFICIALLY COMMEMORATE COCKFIGHTING AS A GLOBAL SPORT.
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JUD, INT/TAC |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "AMERASIANS" IN THE AMERASIAN IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1982.
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INT, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THROUGH ITS OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE ASSURANCE TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP AND TO INSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELDERLY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND SERVICES BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO THE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES THEY REGULATE.
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO REDESIGNATE THE YEAR OF THE FAMILY AND TO MOVE THE YEAR OF THE FAMILY CELEBRATION FROM 2008 TO 2009.
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HSH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HAWAII DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER.
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HLT/HSH, LMG |
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PROMOTING HAWAII AS THE WORLD'S INTERFAITH HARMONY CAPITAL.
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TAC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE INTERFAITH STEERING COMMITTEE.
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TAC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A SMOKING CESSATION BENEFIT TO HAWAII QUEST BENEFICIARIES.
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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CALLING ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A PROTOCOL AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN CHILD PROTECTIVE AWARENESS SKILLS.
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HLT/HSH, PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP NUTRITIONALLY-SOUND PUBLIC SCHOOL MENU PLANS THAT GIVE STUDENTS THE OPTION OF A VEGETARIAN SCHOOL LUNCH MEAL.
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HLT, EDN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES AND CHILD WELFARE SERVICES CONDUCT A STUDY INTO SAFE SHELTER OPTIONS FOR YOUTH.
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HSH, JUD |
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REQUESTING COUNTIES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE RETAILERS TO INCREASE THE USE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE ALTERNATIVES TO NON-BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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EEP, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES TO CONVERT TO EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS.
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EEP, EDB |
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REQUESTING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO VOLUNTARILY UTILIZE BIODEGRADABLE OR RECYCLABLE NON-POLYSTYRENE FOAM FOOD SERVICE-WARE.
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EEP, EDB |
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DESIGNATING THE FIRST WEEK IN FEBRUARY 2009 AS HAWAII TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION WEEK.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE ALOHA TOWER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PARTICULARLY WITH REGARD TO LAWSUITS RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
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WLH/TRN, JUD/LMG |
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RE-REFERRAL
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SUPPORTING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION.
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INT/HSH |
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RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS. Clarifies definitions relating to language access. Expands language access advisory council membership to include county resident representatives and a representative of the disability and communication access board. (SD2)
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LAB |
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