OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-FOURTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 48
32nd LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 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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URGING THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO OPPOSE THE PATENT REFORM ACT.
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EDB, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY TO CONVENE A MEETING TO DISCUSS ISSUES FACING THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION.
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CPC |
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STRONGLY URGING ENTITIES IN THE CRUISE INDUSTRY THAT OPERATE CRUISES VISITING THE STATE TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN GOOD FAITH WITH THE ONGOING STUDY ENTITLED THE HAWAII CRUISE INDUSTRY STUDY, INTENDED TO ASSESS THE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF THE CRUISE INDUSTRY ON EACH ISLAND AND THE STATE UNTIL THE YEAR 2018.
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TAC |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD FAITH VALUATION STANDARDS AND NEGOTIATING PRACTICES FOR LONG-TERM INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASES IN HAWAII.
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EDB |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO WAIVE SINGLE STATE AGENCY REQUIREMENTS WITH REGARD TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS UNDER THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM.
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PSM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EVALUATE THE POSSIBILITY OF USING A CONSERVATION LAND TRUST IN THE ALA WAI WATERSHED AREA.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THAT MALUHIA, IN CONCERT WITH LEAHI HOSPITAL, INITIATE MASTER PLANNING ACTIVITIES TO UPGRADE ITS FACILITIES AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER LONG-TERM CARE PROVIDERS TO ADDRESS HAWAII'S INCREASING ELDERLY AND CHRONICALLY ILL POPULATIONS.
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HLT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENCOURAGE EACH ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME LICENSE APPLICANT TO OFFER TO MAKE A PRESENTATION TO THE RELEVANT NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD IN WHOSE DISTRICT THE HOME IS LOCATED.
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HLT/HSH |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN FOR ADDRESSING INCIDENTS OF PESTICIDE EXPOSURE AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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EEP/EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAINTAIN A TEACHER'S STEP STANDING WHEN A TEACHER TRANSFERS BACK TO THE DOE FROM A CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOL.
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EDB/LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS.
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CPC/LAB |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND KAUAI COUNTY TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN INFORMATION THAT WILL INFORM AND ENABLE HOMEOWNERS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF THE FLOOD ZONE THAT HOMES ARE LOCATED IN AND THE RISKS OF FLOODING.
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PSM |
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URGING HAWAII UTILITY COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE UTILITY SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE FOR THE TIMELY REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED OR UNSIGHTLY UTILITY POLES.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE A WEST MAUI SCHOOL IN ITS PILOT PROGRAM TO REDUCE HEAT DISCOMFORT IN CLASSROOMS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING TO COORDINATE THE CITY AND STATE AGENCIES IN ADDRESSING THE OVERGROWTH OF VEGETATION ON KAHALA BEACH.
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WLH, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECOGNIZE THE SIMULTANEOUS USAGE OF SIGN LANGUAGE AND SPEECH IN PROVIDING FOR THE EDUCATION OF HEARING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO AND HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PROGRAMS DEVELOPED BY THE KULANI CORRECTIONAL FACILITY THAT WOULD AID IN THE REVITALIZATION OF STATE AGRICULTURE.
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AGR/PSM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE WAIKIKI MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND ITS IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDE PROJECTS TO MANAGE OR ENHANCE FISHERIES FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF THE RESOURCES, PROTECT AND RESTORE THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT, PROTECTING NATIVE AND RESIDENT AQUATIC SPECIES AND THEIR HABITAT.
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WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, WITH CONSULTATION FROM THE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM ESTABLISHED BY HOUSE BILL NO. 2510, H.D. 2, TO REVIEW THE FEASIBILITY AND IMPACT OF REQUIRING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT TO INCLUDE EFFECTS OF A PROPOSED ACTION AS A CONTRIBUTOR TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
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EEP, HED |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A HAWAII STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.
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WLH, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN THEREFOR RELOCATING THE KAPAA PUBLIC LIBRARY.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING AN ANNUAL REPORT WITH REGARD TO THE APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORY FOR EACH OF THE NEXT THREE YEARS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO THE LEGISLATURE.
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PSM, HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO PROVIDE AN INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING AND DEMONSTRATION TO THE APPROPRIATE SENATE AND HOUSE COMMITTEES REGARDING THE OPERATION AND USE OF NEW ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION PRIOR TO CONTRACTING TO PURCHASE ANY NEW VOTING SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT RELATED TO ANY NEW VOTING SYSTEM.
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JUD, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO EXERCISE EMERGENCY POWERS TO EXPEDITE THE INSTALLATION OF AIR CONDITIONING AT JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA GREEN ROOF FEASIBILITY TEAM TO RECOMMEND INCENTIVES THAT MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TO ENCOURAGE GREEN ROOFING.
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HED, EEP |
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URGING THE PREVENTION OF THE SALE OF OIL AND GAS LEASES AND OF DRILLING IN THE CHUKCHI AND BEAUFORT SEA REGIONS OF ALASKA.
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EEP |
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URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE LIMITING THE NUMBER OF TIME SHARE UNITS IN MAUI COUNTY.
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TAC |
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO OPPOSE H.R. 4137, THE COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY AND AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2007.
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HED |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH PARITY BETWEEN PRIVATE NONPROFIT MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS OPERATING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S STATEWIDE SYSTEM RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR COST REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED, FEE FOR SERVICE, AND SALARIES AND BENEFITS.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK DEDICATE ITS SCHOOL IN HONOR OF MYRON "PINKY" THOMPSON, BY CHANGING ITS NAME TO "THE MYRON THOMPSON SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK".
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HED |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO ENCOURAGE PARTIES TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOAL OF INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF WELL-EDUCATED AND DEDICATED NURSES.
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HED, HLT |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE RAMIFICATIONS OF ADOPTING THE NEW INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN.
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HSH, JUD |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF AMENDING THE LAW CONCERNING KULEANA LANDS.
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WLH, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IMPROVING HAWAII'S SAFE HAVEN LAW BY REQUIRING THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE NEWBORN CHILD AND PERSON PRESENTING THE NEWBORN CHILD TO SAFE HAVEN PERSONNEL BEFORE ACCEPTING THE NEWBORN CHILD AND THE EFFICACY OF SAFE HAVEN LAWS IN OTHER STATES.
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HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT OUTREACH AND EDUCATION REGARDING ANIMAL CRUELTY.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO DEFER DECISIONS ON ANY APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING CHANGES UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PROCESS AND THE SUBSEQUENT ADOPTION OF THE DRAFT MAUKA AREA PLAN AND THE MAUKA AREA RULES.
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WLH/EEP |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT RENEWABLE ENERGY PILOT PROJECTS AT LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL, LAHAINA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, AND PRINCESS NAHIENAENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI USING SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY.
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EEP/EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS TO USE A DEBIT CARD SYSTEM FOR PURCHASING SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND OTHER RELATED CURRICULUM SUPPORT SUPPLIES.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO COMPILE AND MAINTAIN A HAWAII HERITAGE LIST COMPRISED OF UNIQUE HISTORIC PROPERTIES THAT REPRESENT OR CHARACTERIZE HAWAIIAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE.
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WLH, FIN |
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URGING THE COMPTROLLER TO TRANSFORM THE POOLS THAT SURROUND THE STATE CAPITOL WITH TRADITIONAL LO‘I STOCKED WITH FISH.
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WLH, FIN |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO MOVE EXPEDITIOUSLY TO IMPLEMENT PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF HAWAII AT KAKAAKO.
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HED, WLH |
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OFFERING SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENHANCE AND DIVERSIFY ITS SOURCES OF REVENUE AND MAXIMIZE USE OF ITS FACILITIES.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY'S DEEP SEAWATER PUMPING SYSTEM.
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EDB, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DEVELOP METHODS TO IDENTIFY NATURAL AND GENETICALLY-MODIFIED ORGANISMS.
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AGR, HED |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE ON AGING TO EXAMINE THE NEED FOR AND FEASIBILITY OF, AND TO PREPARE PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR, THE CONSOLIDATION OF PUBLICLY FUNDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT WOULD APPROPRIATELY FALL WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF A NEW DEPARTMENT OF AGING.
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE COUNTIES TO IMPLEMENT THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S DESIGN GUIDANCE DOCUMENT ON INTEGRATING BICYCLING AND WALKING WHEN BUILDING THEIR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN ORDER FOR ALL HAWAII RESIDENTS WHO CHOOSE TO WALK OR BICYCLE TO DO SO SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY.
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TRN |
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URGING THE FEDERAL AGENCIES INVOLVED IN CLASSIFYING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO CONSIDER RECLASSIFYING MARIJUANA AS A SCHEDULE III SUBSTANCE.
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HLT, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ADOPT A "COMPLETE STREETS" POLICY.
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TRN, FIN |
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RENAMING THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY AS THE GEORGE R. ARIYOSHI NATURAL ENERGY LAB.
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EDB |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO RULE THAT ALL SCHEDULE Q CONTRACTS SHOULD RECEIVE THE FULL AVOIDED COST PRICING AS WRITTEN IN THE EXISTING SCHEDULE Q ELECTRICITY RATE SCHEDULE FOR EACH UTILITY.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING THE WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON LEGISLATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME FACILITIES IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS.
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HLT/HSH, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO NAME THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AFTER MR. MYRON "PINKY" THOMPSON.
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HED |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A PRE-NEED FUNERAL INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE INPUT ON CONCERNS AND SOLUTIONS REGARDING THE PRE-NEED FUNERAL INDUSTRY.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO USE THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THEM UNDER SECTION 342D-70, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, AND ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT STANDARDS FOR THE REUSE OF RESIDENTIAL GRAY WATER FOR SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION.
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EEP |
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REQUESTING NO NEW LANDFILLS ON THE LEEWARD COAST.
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WLH |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXTEND ITS LAND LEASE WITH THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE MANOA INNOVATION CENTER.
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HED, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRADES PROGRAM WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM.
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HED, WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTY POLICE CHIEFS AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ADOPT A POLICY MAKING MARIJUANA POSSESSION OFFENSES BY MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENTS THE LOWEST PRIORITY FOR INVESTIGATION AND ARREST.
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HLT/PSM, JUD |
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STRONGLY URGING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO DEVISE A STRATEGIC AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE WAIKIKI WAR MEMORIAL NATATORIUM.
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TAC, FIN |
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STRONGLY URGING THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO IDENTIFY AND ACQUIRE FUNDING FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE WAIKIKI WAR MEMORIAL NATATORIUM.
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TAC, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF A TWO-TIERED SYSTEM FOR ENFORCING BOATING LAW VIOLATIONS THAT DO NOT POSE AN IMMINENT AND SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY.
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WLH, JUD |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEVELOP A STATE-CITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE SHARED USAGE OF VACANT LAND ACROSS FROM THE SMALL BOAT HARBOR AT HE`EIA KEA.
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WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE IN UPDATING THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES REGARDING EARLY INTERVENTION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION IN RESPONSE TO THE ENACTMENT OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2004 AND THE CURRENT NEEDS OF OUR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.
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EDN, HLT, LMG |
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REQUESTING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM DESIGNATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW EFFECTIVE FILTER TO BLOCK INAPPROPRIATE WEB CONTENT.
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EDN, FIN |
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DEVELOPING HAWAII'S NATIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING AND CONSULTATION PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE, GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-PROFIT ENTITIES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON AT-RISK COMMUNITIES.
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PSM, HED |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVISE A PLAN WITHIN ONE YEAR TO TIMELY EXPEDITE THE INTRODUCTION AND DELIVERY OF HAWAIIAN CACAO TO THE MARKETPLACE.
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AGR, EDB |
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REQUESTING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM DESIGNATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF MORE COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET ACCESS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CREATES A TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION EXTENSION SERVICE.
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HED, EDB, FIN |
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RECOMMENDING STUDENT ATHLETICS BE CONSIDERED AS A SEMESTER CREDIT PER YEAR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TOWARDS A HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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HLT, EDN |
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REQUESTING A REQUIRED PUBLIC SPEAKING AND ARGUMENTATION SEMESTER TO BE COMPLETED BY EACH HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IN ORDER TO GRADUATE.
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EDN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE STATE OF HAWAII WILL ADOPT THE 10 PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM AS PROPOSED BY THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS.
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HLT, EDB, CPC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECOGNIZE THE SIMULTANEOUS USAGE OF SIGN LANGUAGE AND SPEECH IN PROVIDING FOR THE EDUCATION OF HEARING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE OFFICE OF PLANNING PREPARE AND FILE A PETITION WITH THE LAND USE COMMISSION TO SYNCHRONIZE STATE LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS WITH CITY AND COUNTY LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS. LANDS THAT ARE CLASSIFIED BY THE CITY AND COUNTY AS PRESERVATION, YET BY THE STATE AS URBAN, SHOULD BE UPDATED TO A STATE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION. DIRECTS THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO NOT ISSUE ANY PERMITS ALLOWING THE DEVELOPMENT ON SUCH LAND, PENDING THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF THE PETITION.
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WLH, JUD |
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URGING DEVELOPERS OF A CEMETERY IN HAWAII KAI TO AVOID MERCURY EMISSIONS FROM ANY PROPOSED CREMATORIUM.
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EEP, CPC |
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URGING THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH DEPARTMENTS TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE AND INCREASE TELECOMMUTING AND FLEX-TIME OPTIONS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.
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TRN/LAB, FIN |
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MANDATING THE CREATION OF A SINGLE WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATE EXPENDITURES.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECOMMEND AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO APPROVE A PLAN TO SHIFT ADDITIONAL DISCRETIONARY AND NON-DISCRETIONARY FUNDS INTO THE WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA FUND.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO DEVELOP AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR CALCULATING HAWAII'S DROPOUT RATES USING A FOUR YEAR DROP OUT PERIOD.
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EDN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPROVE HAWAII'S LONGITUDINAL DATA SYSTEM, AND SPECIFICALLY REQUESTS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES FOR SCHOOLS THAT DO A POOR JOB IN COLLECTING AND SUBMITTING COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION.
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EDN |
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SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON LAND EXCHANGES.
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WLH |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXAMINE THE POLICIES, PHILOSOPHIES, AND APPROACHES OF THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS WITH REGARDS TO TEACHERS, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION AND TO ADOPT, WHERE APPROPRIATE AND APPLICABLE, SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE CHILDREN OF HAWAII.
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EDN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO TELEVISE THE GENERAL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON PARTS I, II, IV, AND V OF TITLE 13, SUBTITLE 4, OF THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
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WLH |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROCEED IMMEDIATELY WITH THE ADOPTION OF RULES TO REGULATE THE ORNAMENTAL REEF FISHERY INDUSTRY IN SOUTH MAUI AND KANEOHE BAY.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IMPLEMENTING THE BEST PRACTICE OF FRONT LOADING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE COSTS OF STATE FACILITIES FOR SET ASIDE FOR EVENTUAL FUTURE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE COSTS.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE RETAIL MERCHANTS OF HAWAII AND HAWAII FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THEIR PUBLIC-EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ABOUT "REDUCING, REUSING, AND RECYCLING" PLASTIC BAGS.
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EEP, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN URBAN DESIGN AND THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BRING OF PEOPLE AND FOR THE COUNTIES TO INCORPORATE THIS KNOWLEDGE INTO PERMIT AND DESIGN DECISIONS.
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WLH, HLT |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO PETITION THE LAND USE COMMISSION TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN PARCELS ALONG THE NORTH KOHALA COASTLINE ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII TO THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONSULT WITH OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO OPTIMIZE THE USE OF THE KULA VACUUM COOLING PLANT.
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EDB/AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A MULTIPURPOSE, MULTI-USER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROCESSING FACILITY OR FACILITIES.
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EDB/AGR, HED |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND DETERMINE THE OWNERSHIP OF BLUE ANGEL FALLS.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE CALENDAR FOR CASES THAT INVOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS.
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JUD, EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE MAUI COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY TO PREPARE A DISASTER CONTINGENCY PLAN TO MAINTAIN CONTINUED TRANSPORTATION ACCESS ALONG THE HANA HIGHWAY, INCLUDING ITS ONE-LANE BRIDGES, DURING CATASTROPHIC EVENTS.
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PSM/TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING REAL PROPERTY TAX HARDSHIP EXEMPTIONS TO ASSIST RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS.
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PSM/CPC, FIN |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF THE FEDERAL RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDITS.
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EEP, FIN |
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URGING MAUI COUNTY NOT TO ISSUE ANY PERMIT OR SPECIAL PERMIT FOR ANY RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF ANY WETLAND OR TIDAL AREA WITHIN ONE HUNDRED FEET OF THE SHORELINE UNLESS THE COUNTY FIRST SOLICITS PUBLIC INPUT AT A PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING.
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WLH/EEP |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO REPORT WHY EACH HAS NOT TAKEN PROACTIVE MEASURES TO ENSURE THE WATER RIGHTS OF EAST MAUI RESIDENTS AND TO ESTABLISH A SIMPLE, CLEAR, AND EFFICIENT PROCESS FOR INVESTIGATING VIOLATIONS OF WATER USE.
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WLH, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND ASSIST IN THE RESOLUTION OF THE ISSUE OF OWNERSHIP OF ULALENA LOOP ROAD, AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON THE ESTIMATED COST OF REPAVING ULALENA LOOP ROAD.
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TRN/WLH, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND ASSIST IN THE RESOLUTION OF THE ISSUE OF OWNERSHIP OF NAKIHU BRIDGE AND LOWER NAHIKU ROAD.
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TRN/WLH, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR OF MAUI AND THE MAUI COUNTY COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A REAL PROPERTY TAX STRUCTURE BASED ON THE CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 13 PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM.
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CPC, FIN |
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URGING THE MAYOR AND THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF MAUI COUNTY TO CREATE A SEPARATE COUNTY CODE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO HAVE ALL SIGNS AT THE STATE CAPITOL PRINTED IN ENGLISH AND HAWAIIAN.
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TAC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND DETERMINE THE ISSUE OF OWNERSHIP OF ULAINO ROAD IN MAUI.
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TRN/WLH, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A FIFTH JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND CIRCUIT AND HOLDING SESSIONS ON MOLOKAI UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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JUD, FIN |
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EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO THE RESIDENTS OF KALAUPAPA AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR THE SACRIFICES THEY MADE LIVING IN ISOLATION ON THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI AND FOR BEING SEPARATED FROM SOCIETY.
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HLT |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REGARDING THE CREATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF BAG LIMITS FOR ORNAMENTAL REEF FISH.
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WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY TO CONVENE A MEETING TO DISCUSS ISSUES FACING THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION.
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CPC |
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STRONGLY URGING ENTITIES IN THE CRUISE INDUSTRY THAT OPERATE CRUISES VISITING THE STATE TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN GOOD FAITH WITH THE ONGOING STUDY ENTITLED THE HAWAII CRUISE INDUSTRY STUDY, INTENDED TO ASSESS THE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF THE CRUISE INDUSTRY ON EACH ISLAND AND THE STATE UNTIL THE YEAR 2018.
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TAC |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD FAITH VALUATION STANDARDS AND NEGOTIATING PRACTICES FOR LONG-TERM INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASES IN HAWAII.
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EDB |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO WAIVE SINGLE STATE AGENCY REQUIREMENTS WITH REGARD TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS UNDER THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM.
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PSM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EVALUATE THE POSSIBILITY OF USING A CONSERVATION LAND TRUST IN THE ALA WAI WATERSHED AREA.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THAT MALUHIA, IN CONCERT WITH LEAHI HOSPITAL, INITIATE MASTER PLANNING ACTIVITIES TO UPGRADE ITS FACILITIES AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER LONG-TERM CARE PROVIDERS TO ADDRESS HAWAII'S INCREASING ELDERLY AND CHRONICALLY ILL POPULATIONS.
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HLT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENCOURAGE EACH ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME LICENSE APPLICANT TO OFFER TO MAKE A PRESENTATION TO THE RELEVANT NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD IN WHOSE DISTRICT THE HOME IS LOCATED.
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HLT/HSH |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONTINUE TO CONDUCT THE PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE STATE ADMINISTRATION'S ACTIONS IN EXEMPTING HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE HAWAII SUPERFERRY FROM AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT.
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TRN/LMG |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN FOR ADDRESSING INCIDENTS OF PESTICIDE EXPOSURE AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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EEP/EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAINTAIN A TEACHER'S STEP STANDING WHEN A TEACHER TRANSFERS BACK TO THE DOE FROM A CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOL.
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EDN/LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS.
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CPC/LAB |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND KAUAI COUNTY TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN INFORMATION THAT WILL INFORM AND ENABLE HOMEOWNERS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF THE FLOOD ZONE THAT HOMES ARE LOCATED IN AND THE RISKS OF FLOODING.
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PSM |
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URGING HAWAII UTILITY COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE UTILITY SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE FOR THE TIMELY REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED OR UNSIGHTLY UTILITY POLES.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE A WEST MAUI SCHOOL IN ITS PILOT PROGRAM TO REDUCE HEAT DISCOMFORT IN CLASSROOMS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING TO COORDINATE THE CITY AND STATE AGENCIES IN ADDRESSING THE OVERGROWTH OF VEGETATION ON KAHALA BEACH.
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WLH, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECOGNIZE THE SIMULTANEOUS USAGE OF SIGN LANGUAGE AND SPEECH IN PROVIDING FOR THE EDUCATION OF HEARING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO AND HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PROGRAMS DEVELOPED BY THE KULANI CORRECTIONAL FACILITY THAT WOULD AID IN THE REVITALIZATION OF STATE AGRICULTURE.
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AGR/PSM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF JOINT PHYSICAL AND LEGAL CUSTODY IN FAMILY COURT CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS.
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HSH, JUD, LMG |
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REQUESTING THAT THE WAIKIKI MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT AND ITS IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDE PROJECTS TO MANAGE OR ENHANCE FISHERIES FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF THE RESOURCES, PROTECT AND RESTORE THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT, PROTECTING NATIVE AND RESIDENT AQUATIC SPECIES AND THEIR HABITAT.
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WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, WITH CONSULTATION FROM THE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM ESTABLISHED BY HOUSE BILL NO. 2510, H.D. 2, TO REVIEW THE FEASIBILITY AND IMPACT OF REQUIRING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT TO INCLUDE EFFECTS OF A PROPOSED ACTION AS A CONTRIBUTOR TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
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EEP, HED |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A HAWAII STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.
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WLH, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN THEREFOR RELOCATING THE KAPAA PUBLIC LIBRARY.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING AN ANNUAL REPORT WITH REGARD TO THE APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORY FOR EACH OF THE NEXT THREE YEARS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO THE LEGISLATURE.
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PSM, HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO PROVIDE AN INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING AND DEMONSTRATION TO THE APPROPRIATE SENATE AND HOUSE COMMITTEES REGARDING THE OPERATION AND USE OF NEW ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION PRIOR TO CONTRACTING TO PURCHASE ANY NEW VOTING SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT RELATED TO ANY NEW VOTING SYSTEM.
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JUD, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO EXERCISE EMERGENCY POWERS TO EXPEDITE THE INSTALLATION OF AIR CONDITIONING AT JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL.
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EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY REGARDING THE CRITICAL CONDITION OF OAHU'S TRAFFIC, AND REQUESTING THE ASSISTANCE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ASSISTING ACTION TO RESOLVE THE PRESENT CRISIS.
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TRN/PSM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA GREEN ROOF FEASIBILITY TEAM TO RECOMMEND INCENTIVES THAT MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TO ENCOURAGE GREEN ROOFING.
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HED, EEP |
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URGING THE PREVENTION OF THE SALE OF OIL AND GAS LEASES AND OF DRILLING IN THE CHUKCHI AND BEAUFORT SEA REGIONS OF ALASKA.
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EEP |
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REQUESTING THE PROCUREMENT POLICY BOARD TO REMOVE OR CLARIFY THE EXEMPTION OF FRESH MEAT AND PRODUCE AND ANIMALS AND PLANTS FROM THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE AND TO ADOPT A POLICY TO FACILITATE IMPLEMENTING THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE PREFERENCE FOR HAWAII PRODUCTS.
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EDB/AGR, FIN |
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URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE LIMITING THE NUMBER OF TIME SHARE UNITS IN MAUI COUNTY.
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TAC |
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO OPPOSE H.R. 4137, THE COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY AND AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2007.
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HED |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH PARITY BETWEEN PRIVATE NONPROFIT MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS OPERATING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S STATEWIDE SYSTEM RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR COST REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED, FEE FOR SERVICE, AND SALARIES AND BENEFITS.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK DEDICATE ITS SCHOOL IN HONOR OF MYRON "PINKY" THOMPSON, BY CHANGING ITS NAME TO "THE MYRON THOMPSON SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK".
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HED |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO ENCOURAGE PARTIES TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOAL OF INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF WELL-EDUCATED AND DEDICATED NURSES.
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HED, HLT |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR, THE CITY COUNCIL, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A FAIR AND BALANCED PERMITTING PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT WOMEN SURFERS AND BODYBOARDERS ARE TREATED EQUITABLY IN THEIR APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO CONDUCT SHORE WATER EVENTS THAT INCLUDE SURFING AND BODYBOARDING CONTESTS FOR WOMEN ON OAHU.
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TAC |
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CALLING FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPOINTING THE OMBUDSMAN.
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LMG |
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CALLING FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPOINTING THE STATE AUDITOR.
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LMG |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE RAMIFICATIONS OF ADOPTING THE NEW INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN.
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HSH, JUD |
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REQUESTING SHIPPING COMPANIES TO ASSIST THE HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH ENFORCEMENT OF THE STATE FIREWORKS CONTROL LAW.
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TAC, TRN |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF AMENDING THE LAW CONCERNING KULEANA LANDS.
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WLH, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IMPROVING HAWAII'S SAFE HAVEN LAW BY REQUIRING THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE NEWBORN CHILD AND PERSON PRESENTING THE NEWBORN CHILD TO SAFE HAVEN PERSONNEL BEFORE ACCEPTING THE NEWBORN CHILD AND THE EFFICACY OF SAFE HAVEN LAWS IN OTHER STATES.
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HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT OUTREACH AND EDUCATION REGARDING ANIMAL CRUELTY.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO DEFER DECISIONS ON ANY APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING CHANGES UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PROCESS AND THE SUBSEQUENT ADOPTION OF THE DRAFT MAUKA AREA PLAN AND THE MAUKA AREA RULES.
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WLH/EEP |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT RENEWABLE ENERGY PILOT PROJECTS AT LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL, LAHAINA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, AND PRINCESS NAHIENAENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI USING SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY.
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EEP/EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW ON THE REGULATION OF PERSONS WHO APPREHEND BAIL FUGITIVES.
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CPC/JUD, LMG |
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APPROVING THE RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES DESIGNATING CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS AS AN INDUSTRIAL PARK.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS TO USE A DEBIT CARD SYSTEM FOR PURCHASING SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND OTHER RELATED CURRICULUM SUPPORT SUPPLIES.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO COMPILE AND MAINTAIN A HAWAII HERITAGE LIST COMPRISED OF UNIQUE HISTORIC PROPERTIES THAT REPRESENT OR CHARACTERIZE HAWAIIAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE.
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WLH, FIN |
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SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION AND DESIGNATION OF THE ORIGINAL INDIGENOUS INHABITANTS OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS, THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE, AS FIRST NATION PEOPLES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATION PEOPLES.
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WLH, JUD |
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URGING THE COMPTROLLER TO TRANSFORM THE POOLS THAT SURROUND THE STATE CAPITOL WITH TRADITIONAL LO‘I STOCKED WITH FISH.
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WLH, FIN |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO MOVE EXPEDITIOUSLY TO IMPLEMENT PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF HAWAII AT KAKAAKO.
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HED, WLH |
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OFFERING SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENHANCE AND DIVERSIFY ITS SOURCES OF REVENUE AND MAXIMIZE USE OF ITS FACILITIES.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY'S DEEP SEAWATER PUMPING SYSTEM.
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EDB, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE FAMILY COURT'S JUDICIAL WAIVER PROCESS INVOLVING JUVENILE FELONY DEFENDANTS.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DEVELOP METHODS TO IDENTIFY NATURAL AND GENETICALLY-MODIFIED ORGANISMS.
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AGR, HED |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE ON AGING TO EXAMINE THE NEED FOR AND FEASIBILITY OF, AND TO PREPARE PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR, THE CONSOLIDATION OF PUBLICLY FUNDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT WOULD APPROPRIATELY FALL WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF A NEW DEPARTMENT OF AGING.
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE COUNTIES TO IMPLEMENT THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S DESIGN GUIDANCE DOCUMENT ON INTEGRATING BICYCLING AND WALKING WHEN BUILDING THEIR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN ORDER FOR ALL HAWAII RESIDENTS WHO CHOOSE TO WALK OR BICYCLE TO DO SO SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY.
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TRN |
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URGING THE FEDERAL AGENCIES INVOLVED IN CLASSIFYING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO CONSIDER RECLASSIFYING MARIJUANA AS A SCHEDULE III SUBSTANCE.
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HLT, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ADOPT A "COMPLETE STREETS" POLICY.
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TRN, FIN |
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RENAMING THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY AS THE GEORGE R. ARIYOSHI NATURAL ENERGY LAB.
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EDB |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO RULE THAT ALL SCHEDULE Q CONTRACTS SHOULD RECEIVE THE FULL AVOIDED COST PRICING AS WRITTEN IN THE EXISTING SCHEDULE Q ELECTRICITY RATE SCHEDULE FOR EACH UTILITY.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO SURVEY OTHER STATES TO DETERMINE HOW NURSING FACILITIES IN RURAL AREAS ADDRESS THEIR TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING ISSUES RELATED TO THE TRANSPORT OF NURSING FACILITY RESIDENTS.
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HLT/HSH, TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY HAWAII SUSTAINABLE INTERISLAND TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON LEGISLATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME FACILITIES IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS.
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HLT/HSH, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO NAME THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AFTER MR. MYRON "PINKY" THOMPSON.
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HED |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A PRE-NEED FUNERAL INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE INPUT ON CONCERNS AND SOLUTIONS REGARDING THE PRE-NEED FUNERAL INDUSTRY.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO USE THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THEM UNDER SECTION 342D-70, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, AND ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT STANDARDS FOR THE REUSE OF RESIDENTIAL GRAY WATER FOR SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION.
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EEP |
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REQUESTING NO NEW LANDFILLS ON THE LEEWARD COAST.
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WLH |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXTEND ITS LAND LEASE WITH THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE MANOA INNOVATION CENTER.
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HED, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK.
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HED, LMG |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A REHABILITATIVE AND RELATED SERVICES GRADUATE SCHOOL LOAN PROGRAM WITHIN ITS CENTER ON DISABILITY STUDIES.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRADES PROGRAM WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM.
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HED, WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTY POLICE CHIEFS AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ADOPT A POLICY MAKING MARIJUANA POSSESSION OFFENSES BY MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENTS THE LOWEST PRIORITY FOR INVESTIGATION AND ARREST.
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HLT/PSM, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ASSIST THE BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES IN BECOMING A MORE EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND ACCOUNTABLE OPERATION, AND DEVELOP STRATEGIC INITIATIVES FOR THE BUREAU.
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WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO INVESTIGATE AND DEVELOP FEASIBILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION MODELS REGARDING MERGING THE LAND COURT AND REGULAR SYSTEMS, REASSIGNING THE BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES TO ANOTHER STATE DEPARTMENT, AND PRIVATIZING CERTAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES.
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WLH, JUD, LMG |
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STRONGLY URGING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO DEVISE A STRATEGIC AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE WAIKIKI WAR MEMORIAL NATATORIUM.
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TAC, FIN |
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STRONGLY URGING THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO IDENTIFY AND ACQUIRE FUNDING FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE WAIKIKI WAR MEMORIAL NATATORIUM.
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TAC, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF A TWO-TIERED SYSTEM FOR ENFORCING BOATING LAW VIOLATIONS THAT DO NOT POSE AN IMMINENT AND SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY.
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WLH, JUD |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEVELOP A STATE-CITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE SHARED USAGE OF VACANT LAND ACROSS FROM THE SMALL BOAT HARBOR AT HE`EIA KEA.
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WLH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE IN UPDATING THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES REGARDING EARLY INTERVENTION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION IN RESPONSE TO THE ENACTMENT OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2004 AND THE CURRENT NEEDS OF OUR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.
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EDN, HLT, LMG |
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REQUESTING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM DESIGNATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW EFFECTIVE FILTER TO BLOCK INAPPROPRIATE WEB CONTENT.
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EDN, FIN |
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DEVELOPING HAWAII'S NATIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING AND CONSULTATION PROGRAM FOR PRIVATE, GOVERNMENTAL, AND NON-PROFIT ENTITIES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON AT-RISK COMMUNITIES.
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PSM, HED |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVISE A PLAN WITHIN ONE YEAR TO TIMELY EXPEDITE THE INTRODUCTION AND DELIVERY OF HAWAIIAN CACAO TO THE MARKETPLACE.
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AGR, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE MOLUCCA ALBIZIA TREE.
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HED |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MANOA TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN STATUS REPORT OR BRIEF THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROPOSED NATIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING CENTER.
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HED, PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT HAWAII LABOR HISTORY.
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EDN/LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM DESIGNATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF MORE COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET ACCESS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CREATES A TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION EXTENSION SERVICE.
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HED, EDB, FIN |
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RECOMMENDING STUDENT ATHLETICS BE CONSIDERED AS A SEMESTER CREDIT PER YEAR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TOWARDS A HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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HLT, EDN |
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REQUESTING A REQUIRED PUBLIC SPEAKING AND ARGUMENTATION SEMESTER TO BE COMPLETED BY EACH HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IN ORDER TO GRADUATE.
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EDN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE STATE OF HAWAII WILL ADOPT THE 10 PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM AS PROPOSED BY THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS.
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HLT, EDB, CPC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECOGNIZE THE SIMULTANEOUS USAGE OF SIGN LANGUAGE AND SPEECH IN PROVIDING FOR THE EDUCATION OF HEARING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE OFFICE OF PLANNING PREPARE AND FILE A PETITION WITH THE LAND USE COMMISSION TO SYNCHRONIZE STATE LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS WITH CITY AND COUNTY LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS. LANDS THAT ARE CLASSIFIED BY THE CITY AND COUNTY AS PRESERVATION, YET BY THE STATE AS URBAN, SHOULD BE UPDATED TO A STATE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION. DIRECTS THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO NOT ISSUE ANY PERMITS ALLOWING THE DEVELOPMENT ON SUCH LAND, PENDING THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF THE PETITION.
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WLH, JUD |
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URGING DEVELOPERS OF A CEMETERY IN HAWAII KAI TO AVOID MERCURY EMISSIONS FROM ANY PROPOSED CREMATORIUM.
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EEP, CPC |
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URGING THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH DEPARTMENTS TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE AND INCREASE TELECOMMUTING AND FLEX-TIME OPTIONS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.
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TRN/LAB, FIN |
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MANDATING THE CREATION OF A SINGLE WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATE EXPENDITURES.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECOMMEND AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO APPROVE A PLAN TO SHIFT ADDITIONAL DISCRETIONARY AND NON-DISCRETIONARY FUNDS INTO THE WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA FUND.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO DEVELOP AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR CALCULATING HAWAII'S DROPOUT RATES USING A FOUR YEAR DROP OUT PERIOD.
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EDN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPROVE HAWAII'S LONGITUDINAL DATA SYSTEM, AND SPECIFICALLY REQUESTS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES FOR SCHOOLS THAT DO A POOR JOB IN COLLECTING AND SUBMITTING COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION.
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EDN |
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SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON LAND EXCHANGES.
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WLH |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXAMINE THE POLICIES, PHILOSOPHIES, AND APPROACHES OF THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS WITH REGARDS TO TEACHERS, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION AND TO ADOPT, WHERE APPROPRIATE AND APPLICABLE, SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE CHILDREN OF HAWAII.
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO TELEVISE THE GENERAL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON PARTS I, II, IV, AND V OF TITLE 13, SUBTITLE 4, OF THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROCEED IMMEDIATELY WITH THE ADOPTION OF RULES TO REGULATE THE ORNAMENTAL REEF FISHERY INDUSTRY IN SOUTH MAUI AND KANEOHE BAY.
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SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURE ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES APPROVING IN PRINCIPLE A LAND EXCHANGE PURSUANT TO SECTION 171-50, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF MEDICAL TORT REFORM ON ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE FAMILY COURT'S JUDICIAL WAIVER PROCESS INVOLVING JUVENILE FELONY DEFENDANTS.
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REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IMPLEMENTING THE BEST PRACTICE OF FRONT LOADING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE COSTS OF STATE FACILITIES FOR SET ASIDE FOR EVENTUAL FUTURE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE COSTS.
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DEVELOP PROPOSALS TO REDUCE GASOLINE PRICES IN HAWAII BY MAKING HAWAII'S ROADS AND PARKING MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT.
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EEP, TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE RETAIL MERCHANTS OF HAWAII AND HAWAII FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THEIR PUBLIC-EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ABOUT "REDUCING, REUSING, AND RECYCLING" PLASTIC BAGS.
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EEP, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN URBAN DESIGN AND THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BRING OF PEOPLE AND FOR THE COUNTIES TO INCORPORATE THIS KNOWLEDGE INTO PERMIT AND DESIGN DECISIONS.
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WLH, HLT |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO PETITION THE LAND USE COMMISSION TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN PARCELS ALONG THE NORTH KOHALA COASTLINE ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII TO THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONSULT WITH OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO OPTIMIZE THE USE OF THE KULA VACUUM COOLING PLANT.
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EDB/AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A MULTIPURPOSE, MULTI-USER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROCESSING FACILITY OR FACILITIES.
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EDB/AGR, HED |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO SOLICIT PUBLIC INPUT AND EXAMINE METHODS OTHER THAN THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE PROCESS TO OVERSEE PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS ORGANIZATIONS' EXPENDITURES AND ENSURE PROPER CHECKS AND BALANCES.
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EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND DETERMINE THE OWNERSHIP OF BLUE ANGEL FALLS.
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WLH |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE CALENDAR FOR CASES THAT INVOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS.
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JUD, EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE MAUI COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY TO PREPARE A DISASTER CONTINGENCY PLAN TO MAINTAIN CONTINUED TRANSPORTATION ACCESS ALONG THE HANA HIGHWAY, INCLUDING ITS ONE-LANE BRIDGES, DURING CATASTROPHIC EVENTS.
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PSM/TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING REAL PROPERTY TAX HARDSHIP EXEMPTIONS TO ASSIST RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS.
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PSM/CPC, FIN |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF THE FEDERAL RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDITS.
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EEP, FIN |
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URGING MAUI COUNTY NOT TO ISSUE ANY PERMIT OR SPECIAL PERMIT FOR ANY RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF ANY WETLAND OR TIDAL AREA WITHIN ONE HUNDRED FEET OF THE SHORELINE UNLESS THE COUNTY FIRST SOLICITS PUBLIC INPUT AT A PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING.
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO REPORT WHY EACH HAS NOT TAKEN PROACTIVE MEASURES TO ENSURE THE WATER RIGHTS OF EAST MAUI RESIDENTS AND TO ESTABLISH A SIMPLE, CLEAR, AND EFFICIENT PROCESS FOR INVESTIGATING VIOLATIONS OF WATER USE.
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WLH, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND ASSIST IN THE RESOLUTION OF THE ISSUE OF OWNERSHIP OF ULALENA LOOP ROAD, AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON THE ESTIMATED COST OF REPAVING ULALENA LOOP ROAD.
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TRN/WLH, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND ASSIST IN THE RESOLUTION OF THE ISSUE OF OWNERSHIP OF NAKIHU BRIDGE AND LOWER NAHIKU ROAD.
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TRN/WLH, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR OF MAUI AND THE MAUI COUNTY COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A REAL PROPERTY TAX STRUCTURE BASED ON THE CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 13 PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM.
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CPC, FIN |
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URGING THE MAYOR AND THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF MAUI COUNTY TO CREATE A SEPARATE COUNTY CODE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO HAVE ALL SIGNS AT THE STATE CAPITOL PRINTED IN ENGLISH AND HAWAIIAN.
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TAC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND DETERMINE THE ISSUE OF OWNERSHIP OF ULAINO ROAD IN MAUI.
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TRN/WLH, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A FIFTH JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SECOND CIRCUIT AND HOLDING SESSIONS ON MOLOKAI UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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JUD, FIN |
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EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO THE RESIDENTS OF KALAUPAPA AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR THE SACRIFICES THEY MADE LIVING IN ISOLATION ON THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI AND FOR BEING SEPARATED FROM SOCIETY.
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