THE SENATE

OF THE

TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

STATE OF HAWAI'I

REGULAR SESSION OF 2008

 

 

FIFTY-SEVENTH DAY

 

April 24, 2008-Thursday-6:30 O'CLOCK p.M.

 

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

Invocation by    The Reverend Shuji Komagata

                        Soto Mission of Aiea Taiheiji

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

Introductions

  1. Messages from the Governor: Nos. 662-666

MEASURE

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 662

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2008, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2502 HD2 (Act 031).

 

"RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY."

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 663

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2008, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2347 HD1 (Act 032).

 

"RELATING TO METAL."

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 664

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2008, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2369 (Act 033).

 

"RELATING TO THE AFTER-SCHOOL PLUS PROGRAM REVOLVING FUND."

FILE


G.M. No. 665

Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2008, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2141 HD1 (Act 034).

 

"RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING."

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 666

Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2008, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3074 SD1 HD1 (Act 035).

 

"MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND INJURY PREVENTION SYSTEM BRANCH."

FILE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Departmental Communications: None
  2. House Communication Nos. 793-800

 

Returning the following Senate Bill which passed Third Reading in the House on April 23, 2008, in an amended form:

REFERRAL

 

 

 

793

S.B. No. 69, S.D. 2, H.D. 3

"RELATING TO HEALTH CARE."(Health Care Coverage Assistance)

AGREE/DISAGREE

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2008, the following bills passed Final Reading in the House:

 

 

 

 

794

S.B. No. 2400, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO DECRIMINALIZATION OF MINOR OFFENSES PURSUANT TO ACT 124, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2005."(Minor Offenses; Decriminalization)

FILE

 

 

 

 

S.B. No. 2784, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE POWER OF ARREST."(Power of Arrest; United States Marshal Service)

 

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2008, the House agreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate and that said bills passed Final Reading in the House:

 

 

 

 

795

H.B. No. 1402, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES. "(Correctional Industries; Maximum Temporary Exempt Employees)

FILE

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 1978, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO PUBLIC ORDER."(Public Order; Human Waste; Prohibition)

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 2009, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO CORRECTIONS."(Correctional Program Revolving Fund; Repeal)

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 3140, S.D. 2

"MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY."(Emergency appropriation; Hawaii Public Housing Authority)

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 3197, S.D. 1

"MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM."(Department of Transportation; Emergency Appropriation; State Highway Fund)

 

 

 

 


 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2008, the House reconsidered its action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House Bills:

 

 

 

 

796

H.B. No. 2326, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO MORTGAGES."(Real Property; Mortgage Foreclosure)

FILE

 

 

 

797

H.B. No. 2589, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO SCRAP METAL."(Copper Purchases; Scrap Dealers; Recyclers)

FILE

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 23, 2008, the House agreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate and that said resolutions have been adopted in final form in the House:

 

 

 

 

798

H.C.R. No. 93, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATEWIDE PURPLE RIBBON AND PURPLE ARM BAND CAMPAIGN AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE."(Domestic Violence; Purple Ribbon and Purple Arm Band Campaign)

FILE

 

 

 

 

H.C.R. No. 226, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO CONDUCT A SURVEY OF CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS TO EXAMINE AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO ADDRESS RURAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS IN THE STATE."(Health Professional Shortage Areas; John A. Burns School of Medicine)

 

 

 

 

 

H.C.R. No. 245, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE ALOHA TOWER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PARTICULARLY WITH REGARD TO ITS LAWSUITS RELATING TO ITS DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS, PROJECTS, AND PROCUREMENT PRACTICES, AND THE JUSTIFICATION FOR ITS EXISTENCE."(Aloha Tower Development Corporation; Audit)

 

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 24, 2008, the House made changes to conferee assignments to the following bills:

 

 

 

 

799

H.B. No. 1909, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONDUCT."(Legislators; Standards of Conduct; Ethics)

 

Discharged Representative Caldwell as manager.

FILE

 

 

 

 

S.B. No. 409, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

"RELATING TO HEALTH."(Health Care Insurance Coverage; Medical Surveillance Services)

 

Discharged Representative Green as Co-Chair.

 

 

 

 

800

S.B. No. 1804, S.D. 2, H.D. 2

"RELATING TO THE TRAUMA SYSTEM SPECIAL FUND."(Trauma System Special Fund; Surcharge)

 

Representative Waters replaced Representative Green as lead Co-Chair.

FILE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Senate Communications: None
  2. Judiciary Communication No. 1

 

MEASURE

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

J.C. No.1

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the District Court of the Third Circuit, Judicial Nominee ANTHONY K. BARTHOLOMEW.

JDL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Conference Committee Report Nos. 11-23 and 54-65

 

11-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2434, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

12-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 3166, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

13-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2838, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO TAXATION."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

14-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2196, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON OCEAN WATERS."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

15-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2054, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO FAMILY COURT."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

16-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2730, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

17-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 3087, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO CONTRACTOR SUSPENSION ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

18-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 1035, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO MAKAHIKI DAY COMMEMORATION."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

19-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2849, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

20-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2895, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

21-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 1337, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO CONTEMPT OF COURT."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

22-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 1961, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO BAIL."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

23-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2644, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

54-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2450, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO LAND USE."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

55-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2346, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A MINOR."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

56-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 3126, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT"

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

57-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 931, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO MOPEDS."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

58-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2847, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO CONDITIONAL LICENSE PERMITS."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

59-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2953, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

60-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 3249, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

61-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 1356, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION BOARD ALLOWANCE FOR FORMER FOSTER YOUTH."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

62-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2661, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

63-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 523, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO CHILDREN."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

64-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2139, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

65-08

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2255, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO LIFE INSURANCE."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Standing Committee Report Nos. 3652-3663

 

3652

(One Day Notice)

(CPH)

G.M. No. 564

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, DONNA LEE CHING, for a term to expire 6-30-2009."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3653

(One Day Notice)

(CPH)

G.M. No. 565

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Contractors License Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DARYL S. SUEHIRO, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3654

(One Day Notice)

(EDT)

G.M. No. 540

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 2nd Taxation District (Maui), Gubernatorial Nominee, RANDAL  TANIGUCHI, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3655

(One Day Notice)

(CPH)

G.M. No. 566

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAN HIROYOSHI HIROTA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3656

(One Day Notice)

(CPH)

G.M. No. 567

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Medical Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, THOMAS S. KOSASA MD, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3657

(One Day Notice)

(CPH)

G.M. No. 568

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, DENISE L. COHEN, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3658

(One Day Notice)

(CPH)

G.M. No. 569

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Gubernatorial Nominee, KRISTINE M. TAKEKAWA, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3659

(One Day Notice)

(CPH)

G.M. No. 604

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HFD), Gubernatorial Nominee, RALPH MAXWELL MESICK, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3660

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

G.M. No. 573

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, DONOVAN M. DELA CRUZ, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3660

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

G.M. No. 574

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT J. NANIOLE, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3660

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

G.M. No. 575

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, LORI A.Y. TAKAO, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3660

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

G.M. No. 576

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELIZA V. TALBOT, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3661

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

G.M. No. 608

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, CARL A. CARLSON JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2011."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3661

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

G.M. No. 610

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, TEENA M. RASMUSSEN, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3661

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

G.M. No. 611

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, HARVEY S. TAJIRI, for a term to expire 6-30-2013."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3662

(One Day Notice)

(WTL)

H.C.R. No. 112

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO PREPARE A COORDINATED, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF THE LESSEES FACING EVICTION UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE LEASES AT THE KANOELEHUA INDUSTRIAL PARK."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3663

(One Day Notice)

(WTL)

H.C.R. No. 258

"REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING TO COORDINATE THE CITY AND STATE AGENCIES IN ADDRESSING THE OVERGROWTH OF VEGETATION ON KAHALA BEACH."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

  1. Advise and Consent

 

3644

 

Testimony  Status

CPH

G.M. No. 320

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards, Gubernatorial Nominee, RANDALL W. MACK, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3645

 

Testimony  Status

CPH

G.M. No. 513

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Credit Union Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, GWEN S. LAU, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3646

 

Testimony  Status

CPH

G.M. No. 531

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES K. HIRAKAWA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3647

 

Testimony  Status

CPH

G.M. No. 538

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANNE MARIE HORNER, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3648

 

Testimony  Status

CPH

G.M. No. 563

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUNE J. TAKANO, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3649

 

Testimony  Status

EDT

G.M. No. 571

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 4th Taxation District (Kaua'i), Gubernatorial Nominee, ERIC NORIO YAMA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3650

 

Testimony  Status

EDT

G.M. No. 606

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 3rd Taxation District (Hawai'i), Gubernatorial Nominee, PETER M. TADAKI, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3651

 

Testimony  Status

EDU

G.M. No. 577

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERRY L. HOLCK, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3651

 

Testimony  Status

EDU

G.M. No. 578

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JANICE Y. SHISHIDO, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Final Adoption

 

S.C.R. No. 115, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

 

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A PILOT PROJECT TO ALLOW A SCHOOL COMPLEX TO IDENTIFY CRITICAL DEPARTMENT RULES AND POLICIES THAT IMPEDE EFFECTIVE DECISION-MAKING, ADMINISTERING, AND TEACHING AND TO OPERATE FREE OF THOSE RULES AND POLICIES."

 

 

 

 

 

 

S.C.R. No. 118, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

 

"IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL EXPENSES INCLUDING A COMPARISON WITH OTHER STATES ON ADEQUACY OF FUNDS"

 

 

 

 

 

 

S.C.R. No. 134, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

 

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO "BUY LOCAL" AND TO IMPLEMENT AND DEVELOP FOOD WARE AND FOOD WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE SUSTAINABILITY."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Adopt Resolutions

 

3640

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

CPH

H.C.R. No. 125, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO EXAMINE UPCOMING CONDOMINIUM LEASEHOLD EXPIRATIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE AVAILABILITY OF REPLACEMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3641

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

EDU/AHW

H.C.R. No. 357, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A MULTIPURPOSE, MULTI-USER PROCESSING FACILITY ON THE LAND IN THE EWA, CENTRAL OAHU AREA BEING OFFERED TO THE HAWAII AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER, FOR THE PRODUCTION OF VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS THAT MAKE USE OF LOCALLY-GROWN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS." (AMENDED TITLE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

H.C.R. No. 208

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

AHW/ENE

"SUPPORTING CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO EXEMPT THE STATE OF HAWAII FROM FEDERAL PREEMPTION PROHIBITING STATE INSPECTION OF PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS, AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL ORGANISMS."

 

 

 

 

 

 

H.C.R. No. 326, H.D. 2

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

AHW

"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."

 

 

 

 

 

 

H.C.R. No. 345

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

AHW

"REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO TELEVISE THE GENERAL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS."

 

 

 

 

 

 

H.C.R. No. 235, H.D. 1

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

ENE/IGM

"SUPPORTING FEDERAL TAX INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Final Reading

 

Conf. Com. Rep. No. 3-08

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

S.B. No. 2454, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES."

 

(Non-Judicial Foreclosures; Access to Information)

 

 

 

 

Conf. Com. Rep. No. 4-08

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

S.B. No. 2464, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE STATE MAMMAL."

 

(Hawaiian Monk Seal; State Mammal)

 

 

 

 

Conf. Com. Rep. No. 5-08

 

Testimony  Prior Versions  Status

S.B. No. 3030, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS."

 

(Mixed Martial Arts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Miscellaneous Communications: None
  2. Miscellaneous Business

 

Recommittal to Conference Committee

 

Conf. Com. Rep. No. 52-08

 

H.B. No. 3331, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS."

 

(Condominiums; Mediation)

 

 

 

 

 

Reconsideration of Disagreement to House Amendments; One Day Notice for Final Adoption

 

S.C.R. No. 124, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

HSP, WAM

"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MEDICAID-SPONSORED PROGRAMS."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waiver of Referral; One Day Notice for Adoption of Resolution

 

H.C.R. No. 16

TIA

"REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RATIFY THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN"

 

 

 

H.C.R. No. 71, H.D. 2

EDU

"REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO STUDY SCHOOL BUS SEAT BELT POLICIES AND COMPILE DATA RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SAFETY AND TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS."

 

  1. Announcements

·         Committee Hearing Schedule:

COMMITTEE

DATE & TIME

ROOM

EDT

4/24/2008 4:00 PM

016

JDL

4/25/2008 10:30 AM

325

ENE/EDT

4/25/2008 5:00 PM

225

EDU

4/28/2008 3:00 PM

225

BOC

4/30/2008 3:00 PM

325

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Adjournment