OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-FOURTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 45
31st LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 13, 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 U.S. NAVY TO CLEAR THE COASTLINE OF LOWER WAIPAHU UNDER THEIR JURISDICTION FROM INVASIVE PLANT-LIFE AND EXCESSIVE FOLIAGE FOR SAFETY AND AESTHETIC PURPOSES.
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PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT NOISE AND VIBRATION MITIGATION MEASURES, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF AIR CONDITIONING, IN ADVANCE OF THE ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM ADJACENT TO WAIPAHU HIGH SCHOOL AND WAIPAHU INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.
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TRN, EDN, FIN |
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RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO COMMISSION AN INDEPENDENT MEDICAL REVIEW OF THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE CHART-BASED LEVEL OF CARE BY ALL MEDICAID PATIENTS WHO ARE NEONATAL OR PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE PATIENTS BETWEEN THE YEARS OF 2007 AND 2000.
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HSH/HLT, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE IMPACT OF THE STEEL WHEELS ON RAIL TECHNOLOGY PROPOSED AS THE MASS TRANSIT OPTION FOR OAHU ON WAIPAHU HIGH SCHOOL AND WAIPAHU INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL WITH RESPECT TO NOISE AND VIBRATION.
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TRN, EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO IDENTIFY ALL PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS IN HAWAII, THEIR SIZE, AND THE LAWS UNDER WHICH THEY ARE REGULATED.
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HSH, CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, IN COOPERATION AND CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND APPROPRIATE WATER SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS, TO FURNISH ONBOARD A VISITOR WATER SAFETY INFORMATION MULTI-LINGUAL HANDOUT TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON WATER RECREATIONAL HAZARDS.
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TAC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE WATER BOARDS FROM EACH COUNTY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF LAUNCHING A WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES THE INSTALLATION OF RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS ON RESIDENCES FOR NON-POTABLE USAGE.
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EEP/WLH |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO GIVE PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE FOR TREE CUTTING AND TRIMMING SERVICES TO COMPANIES THAT DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY AND COMMITMENT TO REUSE THE TREES FOR LUMBER AND WOOD CRAFTS, TO INVESTIGATE MODULAR BIOMASS SYSTEMS POWERED BY WOOD DEBRIS, AND TO DEVELOP PILOT PROJECTS TO INSTALL AND OPERATE SMALL BIOMASS GENERATORS AT SCHOOLS TO PRODUCE SAVINGS ON ELECTRICITY COSTS.
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EEP, EDB |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT THE "NA HONUA MAULI OLA: HAWAI`I GUIDELINES FOR CULTURALLY HEALTHY AND RESPONSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS" TO ENABLE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO EXAMINE AND ATTEND TO THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL WELL-BEING OF THEIR LEARNERS.
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EDN, WLH |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK TO STUDY THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF THE WORK REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PROGRAM.
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HSH, HED |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING COMPUTER GENERATED AUTO-CALCULATING TAX FORMS.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT STATE CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY.
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PSM, LMG |
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SUPPORTING CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO EXEMPT THE STATE OF HAWAII FROM FEDERAL PREEMPTION PROHIBITING STATE INSPECTION OF PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS, AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL ORGANISMS.
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AGR/EEP |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY INCREASE THE SALARIES AND IMPROVE THE BENEFITS PROVIDED TO DEPUTY SHERIFFS.
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PSM/LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS HAWAII AND ALL INVOLVED MILITARY SERVICES TO REVIEW THE ADEQUACY OF UNITED SERVICES ORGANIZATION'S FACILITIES LOCATED AT HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
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PSM/TRN, FIN |
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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 HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO KEEP THE PRO BOWL IN HONOLULU.
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TAC |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CREATE A REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN FOR KUKUI GARDENS AND MAYOR WRIGHT HOMES.
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HSH |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR AND THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO ASSESS PROPERTY WITHIN THE CHINATOWN SPECIAL DISTRICT BASED ON THE SPECIAL DISTRICT HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE OWNERSHIP OF THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN CERTAIN LANES IN URBAN OAHU.
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WLH, TRN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF DEVELOPING A DEGREE GRANTING PROGRAM AND CENTER FOR PEACE EDUCATION.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REGULARLY CONSULT WITH HO‘OLAULIMA IA KAWAI NUI TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND MAINTAIN THE NATURAL, CULTURAL, AND SCENIC RESOURCES OF KAWAI NUI MARSH.
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WLH |
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URGING THE TRANSFER OF PU‘U O KAPOLEI FROM THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
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WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A RENEWABLE ENERGY PILOT PROJECT AT NANAKULI HIGH SCHOOL USING SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY.
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EDN/EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE STUDENT COUNCILS OF EACH PUBLIC INTERMEDIATE AND HIGH SCHOOL, TO CONDUCT A SURVEY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE STUDENT BODIES REGARDING SCHOOL LUNCH MENU OPTIONS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL, PLANNED MEALS.
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EDN |
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REQUESTING THE HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HONOLULU DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF REALIGNING HAKIMO ROAD AT THE JUNCTION WITH FARRINGTON HIGHWAY.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW AND UPDATE PRIOR STUDIES RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND FEASIBILITY OF AN ALTERNATE ROUTE INTO AND OUT OF THE WAIANAE COAST ON OAHU.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT OF POST FELIX CONSENT DECREE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND FUNDING.
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HLT/EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO PROVIDE ADMISSION PREFERENCE TO STUDENTS THAT MIRRORS THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF RURAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS OF THE STATE TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF PHYSICIANS ON OUR NEIGHBOR ISLANDS.
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HLT, HED |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH GOALS TO REDUCE THE SOLID WASTE STREAM IN EACH COUNTY BY SEVENTY-FIVE PER CENT BY JANUARY 1, 2012.
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EEP |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO PLAN FOR THE SALE OF THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER SITE AND USE OF THE PROCEEDS TO CONSTRUCT REPLACEMENT FACILITIES ELSEWHERE ON OAHU.
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PSM, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES TO ACTIVELY SEEK OPPORTUNITIES TO CONSTRUCT MORE ROUNDABOUTS INSTEAD OF SIGNALIZED, RIGHT-ANGLE INTERSECTIONS IN THE STATE.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH NUTRITION STANDARDS FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE SOLD IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO PROVIDE NUTRITION TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND STUDENTS.
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EDN/HLT, FIN |
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SUPPORTING THE USE OF TAX INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF ALTERNATE ENERGY SOURCES.
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EEP, FIN |
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DECLARING THAT THE LAWFULLY ENACTED STATE SOCIAL POLICIES OF THE TWELVE STATES THAT HAVE ENACTED STATE LAWS TO AUTHORIZE THE MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA, AND THE ACTIONS OF THOSE LAWFULLY CONFORMING TO THOSE STATE LAWS BY THE USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA SHALL NOT BE ENJOINED.
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HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A PRIVATE-PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP A BOAT MARINA NEAR KEEHI LAGOON.
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WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF LANGUAGE ACCESS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A STATEWIDE CENTRALIZED LANGUAGE ACCESS RESOURCE CENTER.
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HSH/LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE STATE AND THE STATE'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF PROVIDING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AT ALL FIVE STAGES.
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HLT, LMG |
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A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MARCH 13, 2008 AS WORLD KIDNEY DAY AND THE MONTH OF MARCH AS KIDNEY AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF HAWAII
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HLT |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO INCREASE SPENDING ON MARKETING.
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TAC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE U.S. NAVY TO CLEAR THE COASTLINE OF LOWER WAIPAHU UNDER THEIR JURISDICTION FROM INVASIVE PLANT-LIFE AND EXCESSIVE FOLIAGE FOR SAFETY AND AESTHETIC PURPOSES.
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PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT NOISE AND VIBRATION MITIGATION MEASURES, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF AIR CONDITIONING, IN ADVANCE OF THE ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM ADJACENT TO WAIPAHU HIGH SCHOOL AND WAIPAHU INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.
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TRN, EDN, FIN |
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RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO COMMISSION AN INDEPENDENT MEDICAL REVIEW OF THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE CHART-BASED LEVEL OF CARE BY ALL MEDICAID PATIENTS WHO ARE NEONATAL OR PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE PATIENTS BETWEEN THE YEARS OF 2007 AND 2000.
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HSH/HLT, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE IMPACT OF THE STEEL WHEELS ON RAIL TECHNOLOGY PROPOSED AS THE MASS TRANSIT OPTION FOR OAHU ON WAIPAHU HIGH SCHOOL AND WAIPAHU INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL WITH RESPECT TO NOISE AND VIBRATION.
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TRN, EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO IDENTIFY ALL PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS IN HAWAII, THEIR SIZE, AND THE LAWS UNDER WHICH THEY ARE REGULATED.
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HSH, CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, IN COOPERATION AND CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND APPROPRIATE WATER SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS, TO FURNISH ONBOARD A VISITOR WATER SAFETY INFORMATION MULTI-LINGUAL HANDOUT TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON WATER RECREATIONAL HAZARDS.
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TAC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE WATER BOARDS FROM EACH COUNTY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF LAUNCHING A WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES THE INSTALLATION OF RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS ON RESIDENCES FOR NON-POTABLE USAGE.
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EEP/WLH |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO GIVE PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE FOR TREE CUTTING AND TRIMMING SERVICES TO COMPANIES THAT DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY AND COMMITMENT TO REUSE THE TREES FOR LUMBER AND WOOD CRAFTS, TO INVESTIGATE MODULAR BIOMASS SYSTEMS POWERED BY WOOD DEBRIS, AND TO DEVELOP PILOT PROJECTS TO INSTALL AND OPERATE SMALL BIOMASS GENERATORS AT SCHOOLS TO PRODUCE SAVINGS ON ELECTRICITY COSTS.
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EEP, EDB |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT THE "NA HONUA MAULI OLA: HAWAI`I GUIDELINES FOR CULTURALLY HEALTHY AND RESPONSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS" TO ENABLE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO EXAMINE AND ATTEND TO THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL WELL-BEING OF THEIR LEARNERS.
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EDN, WLH |
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REQUESTING A STUDY OF DISPARATE TREATMENT IN HAWAII'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
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PSM, LMG |
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REQUESTING A COMPARISON OF REVENUES FROM AND EXPENDITURES FOR EACH STATE SMALL BOAT HARBOR.
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WLH, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK TO STUDY THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF THE WORK REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PROGRAM.
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HSH, HED |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING COMPUTER GENERATED AUTO-CALCULATING TAX FORMS.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT STATE CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY.
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PSM, LMG |
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SUPPORTING CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO EXEMPT THE STATE OF HAWAII FROM FEDERAL PREEMPTION PROHIBITING STATE INSPECTION OF PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS, AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL ORGANISMS.
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AGR/EEP |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY INCREASE THE SALARIES AND IMPROVE THE BENEFITS PROVIDED TO DEPUTY SHERIFFS.
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PSM/LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS HAWAII AND ALL INVOLVED MILITARY SERVICES TO REVIEW THE ADEQUACY OF UNITED SERVICES ORGANIZATION'S FACILITIES LOCATED AT HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
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PSM/TRN, FIN |
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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 HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO KEEP THE PRO BOWL IN HONOLULU.
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TAC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT PERFORMANCE AUDITS OF PRIVATE PRISONS ON THE MAINLAND THAT HOUSE HAWAII INMATES.
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PSM, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CREATE A REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN FOR KUKUI GARDENS AND MAYOR WRIGHT HOMES.
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HSH |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR AND THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO ASSESS PROPERTY WITHIN THE CHINATOWN SPECIAL DISTRICT BASED ON THE SPECIAL DISTRICT HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE OWNERSHIP OF THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN CERTAIN LANES IN URBAN OAHU.
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WLH, TRN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF DEVELOPING A DEGREE GRANTING PROGRAM AND CENTER FOR PEACE EDUCATION.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REGULARLY CONSULT WITH HO‘OLAULIMA IA KAWAI NUI TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND MAINTAIN THE NATURAL, CULTURAL, AND SCENIC RESOURCES OF KAWAI NUI MARSH.
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WLH |
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URGING THE TRANSFER OF PU‘U O KAPOLEI FROM THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
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WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A RENEWABLE ENERGY PILOT PROJECT AT NANAKULI HIGH SCHOOL USING SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY.
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EDN/EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE STUDENT COUNCILS OF EACH PUBLIC INTERMEDIATE AND HIGH SCHOOL, TO CONDUCT A SURVEY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE STUDENT BODIES REGARDING SCHOOL LUNCH MENU OPTIONS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL, PLANNED MEALS.
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EDN |
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REQUESTING THE HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HONOLULU DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF REALIGNING HAKIMO ROAD AT THE JUNCTION WITH FARRINGTON HIGHWAY.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW AND UPDATE PRIOR STUDIES RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND FEASIBILITY OF AN ALTERNATE ROUTE INTO AND OUT OF THE WAIANAE COAST ON OAHU.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT OF POST FELIX CONSENT DECREE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND FUNDING.
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HLT/EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO PROVIDE ADMISSION PREFERENCE TO STUDENTS THAT MIRRORS THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF RURAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS OF THE STATE TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF PHYSICIANS ON OUR NEIGHBOR ISLANDS.
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HLT, HED |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH GOALS TO REDUCE THE SOLID WASTE STREAM IN EACH COUNTY BY SEVENTY-FIVE PER CENT BY JANUARY 1, 2012.
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EEP |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO PLAN FOR THE SALE OF THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER SITE AND USE OF THE PROCEEDS TO CONSTRUCT REPLACEMENT FACILITIES ELSEWHERE ON OAHU.
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PSM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EVALUATE THE ETHANOL FACILITY TAX CREDIT.
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EEP, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 – SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 AS HAWAII LABOR HISTORY WEEK.
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LAB |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE COST OF CONVENING A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION IN 2010.
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JUD, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF AND NEED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GREEN ENERGY COORDINATOR OFFICE.
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EEP, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES TO ACTIVELY SEEK OPPORTUNITIES TO CONSTRUCT MORE ROUNDABOUTS INSTEAD OF SIGNALIZED, RIGHT-ANGLE INTERSECTIONS IN THE STATE.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH NUTRITION STANDARDS FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE SOLD IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO PROVIDE NUTRITION TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND STUDENTS.
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EDN/HLT, FIN |
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SUPPORTING THE USE OF TAX INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF ALTERNATE ENERGY SOURCES.
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EEP, FIN |
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DECLARING THAT THE LAWFULLY ENACTED STATE SOCIAL POLICIES OF THE TWELVE STATES THAT HAVE ENACTED STATE LAWS TO AUTHORIZE THE MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA, AND THE ACTIONS OF THOSE LAWFULLY CONFORMING TO THOSE STATE LAWS BY THE USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA SHALL NOT BE ENJOINED.
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HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A PRIVATE-PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP A BOAT MARINA NEAR KEEHI LAGOON.
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WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF LANGUAGE ACCESS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A STATEWIDE CENTRALIZED LANGUAGE ACCESS RESOURCE CENTER.
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HSH/LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE STATE AND THE STATE'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF PROVIDING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AT ALL FIVE STAGES.
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HLT, LMG |
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A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MARCH 13, 2008 AS WORLD KIDNEY DAY AND THE MONTH OF MARCH AS KIDNEY AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF HAWAII
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HLT |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO PREPARE LEGISLATION FOR A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROHIBIT EXECUTIVES, OFFICERS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES OF INSURERS AND BUSINESS ENTITIES THAT HAVE CASES IN LITIGATION FROM SERVING ON THE HAWAII JUDICIAL SELECTION COMMISSION.
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JUD, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO INCREASE SPENDING ON MARKETING.
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TAC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO COMPILE AN INVENTORY OF ABANDONED, EXCESS, AND UNDERUTILIZED PROPERTIES UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS.
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WLH, HSH |
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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 ABANDONED, EXCESS, AND UNDERUTILIZED PROPERTIES UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS.
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WLH, HSH |
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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 LEADERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS OF AMERICA'S WOMEN.
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TAC |
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