OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-FOURTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 30
24th LEGISLATIVE DAY-FEBRUARY 29, 2008
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Committee Abbreviations:
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AGR - Agriculture |
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CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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EDB - Economic Development & Business Concerns |
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EDN - Education |
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EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection |
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FIN - Finance |
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HED - Higher Education |
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HLT - Health |
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HSH - Human Services & Housing |
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INT - International Affairs |
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JUD - Judiciary |
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LAB - Labor & Public Employment |
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LMG - Legislative Management |
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PSM - Public Safety & Military Affairs |
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TAC - Tourism & Culture |
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TRN - Transportation |
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WLH - Water, Land, Ocean Resources & Hawaiian Affairs |
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REFERRAL
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES STUDY AND EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF UPGRADING THE STATE’S PAYROLL AND PERSONNEL SYSTEMS.
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LAB, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE NOVEMBER 2008 AS DOMESTIC HARMONY AWARENESS MONTH.
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TAC |
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URGING HAWAII'S SUPERDELEGATES TO THE 2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION TO REFLECT THE APPROXIMATE RATIO OF EACH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S SHARE OF VOTES AT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HAWAII'S PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE POLL ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPLACE ALL INCANDESCENT BULBS WITH COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHTING.
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EDN, EEP |
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STRONGLY URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO CONFER PRIORITY STATUS TO CHILDREN BORN TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL AND FOREIGN WOMEN DURING AND UP TO NINE MONTHS AFTER DEPLOYMENT IN ORDER TO FACILITATE AND EXPEDITE THE IMMIGRATION OF THESE CHILDREN AND WOMEN TO THE UNITED STATES.
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PSM |
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RECOGNIZING AND ACKNOWLEDGING SEPTEMBER 2ND OF EVERY YEAR AS QUEEN LILIU`OKALANI’S BIRTHDAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII, A NON-STATE HOLIDAY, AND COMMEMORATING QUEEN LILIU`OKALANI FOR HER OUTSTANDING COURAGE AND DEDICATION TO HER PEOPLE IN THE FACE OF OPPRESSION.
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TAC/WLH |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE REPAIR AND REPAVING OF SIDE STREETS ALONG KALIHI STREET.
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TRN |
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RECOGNIZING JULY AS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM MONTH IN HAWAII.
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TAC, JUD |
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ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN THE BLACK RIBBON AND BLACK ARM BAND CAMPAIGN AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
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HSH |
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URGING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO INCREASE RECYCLING, ENCOURAGE THE GROWTH OF INNOVATIVE RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, AND PROCURE RECYCLED PRODUCTS.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY AND COST REVIEW OF ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME SERVICES IN HAWAII, INCLUDING THE ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED TO OPERATE AN ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME.
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HSH/HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO COLLABORATE WITH THE ORGAN DONOR CENTER OF HAWAII TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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HLT/EDN |
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URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO DECLARE SEPTEMBER AS LANGUAGE ACCESS MONTH.
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HSH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO COLLECT DATA AND REPORT HOW COUNSELING COVERAGE COULD BE PROVIDED TO ALL MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES WISHING TO QUIT SMOKING.
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HSH/HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR THE QUEST-ACE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
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HSH, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THOSE WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE FAMILIES OF DEPLOYED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
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PSM |
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RECOGNIZING PATSY TAKEMOTO MINK FOR CHAMPIONING THE CAUSE OF EQUITY IN ATHLETICS AND EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF ALL WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES.
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HED |
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URGING EACH 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 |
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APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE-PROVINCE AFFILIATION BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS ORIENTAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.
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INT, EDB |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT, THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO INCLUDE THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM.
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INT, TAC |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND OAHU TRANSIT SERVICES, INC., TO CONSIDER ADDING AN ADDITIONAL BUS STOP ON FARRINGTON HIGHWAY FRONTING MOUNTAINSIDE OF THE HAWAII MEDICAL CENTER WEST ON FARRINGTON HIGHWAY.
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TRN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INSTITUTE A COMPLETE BAN ON SMOKING IN ALL STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
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PSM/HSH |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR OF HONOLULU, COUNTY REFUSE DIVISION, AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES TO CURTAIL THE PROLIFERATION OF GROCERY CART SETTLEMENTS.
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EEP, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE THE RISKS INVOLVED IN THE USE AND CONSUMPTION OF PHTHALATES, BISPHENOL-A, AND ASPARTAME IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY BY YOUNG CHILDREN.
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HLT, CPC/HED |
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REQUESTING CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT THE FILIPINO AMERICAN VETERANS EQUITY ACT OF 2007, OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION PROVIDING VETERANS BENEFITS TO FILIPINO VETERANS WHO SERVED OUR NATION IN WORLD WAR II.
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INT, PSM |
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RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2008 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH.
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HSH |
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION SUPPORTING INCENTIVES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING TENANTS TO TRANSITION INTO PERMANENT HOUSING.
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HSH |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES STUDY AND EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF UPGRADING THE STATE’S PAYROLL AND PERSONNEL SYSTEMS.
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LAB, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE NOVEMBER 2008 AS DOMESTIC HARMONY AWARENESS MONTH.
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TAC |
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URGING HAWAII'S SUPERDELEGATES TO THE 2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION TO REFLECT THE APPROXIMATE RATIO OF EACH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE'S SHARE OF VOTES AT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF HAWAII'S PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE POLL ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPLACE ALL INCANDESCENT BULBS WITH COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHTING.
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EDN, EEP |
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STRONGLY URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO CONFER PRIORITY STATUS TO CHILDREN BORN TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONNEL AND FOREIGN WOMEN DURING AND UP TO NINE MONTHS AFTER DEPLOYMENT IN ORDER TO FACILITATE AND EXPEDITE THE IMMIGRATION OF THESE CHILDREN AND WOMEN TO THE UNITED STATES.
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PSM |
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RECOGNIZING AND ACKNOWLEDGING SEPTEMBER 2ND OF EVERY YEAR AS QUEEN LILIU`OKALANI’S BIRTHDAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII, A NON-STATE HOLIDAY, AND COMMEMORATING QUEEN LILIU`OKALANI FOR HER OUTSTANDING COURAGE AND DEDICATION TO HER PEOPLE IN THE FACE OF OPPRESSION.
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TAC/WLH |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF LICENSURE OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS.
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EDB, LMG |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE KOREA-UNITED STATES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT.
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INT, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE REPAIR AND REPAVING OF SIDE STREETS ALONG KALIHI STREET.
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TRN |
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RECOGNIZING JULY AS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM MONTH IN HAWAII.
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TAC, JUD |
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ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN THE BLACK RIBBON AND BLACK ARM BAND CAMPAIGN AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
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HSH |
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URGING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO INCREASE RECYCLING, ENCOURAGE THE GROWTH OF INNOVATIVE RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, AND PROCURE RECYCLED PRODUCTS.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY AND COST REVIEW OF ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME SERVICES IN HAWAII, INCLUDING THE ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED TO OPERATE AN ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME.
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HSH/HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO COLLABORATE WITH THE ORGAN DONOR CENTER OF HAWAII TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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HLT/EDN |
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URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO DECLARE SEPTEMBER AS LANGUAGE ACCESS MONTH.
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HSH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO COLLECT DATA AND REPORT HOW COUNSELING COVERAGE COULD BE PROVIDED TO ALL MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES WISHING TO QUIT SMOKING.
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HSH/HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR THE QUEST-ACE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
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HSH, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THOSE WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE FAMILIES OF DEPLOYED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
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PSM |
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RECOGNIZING PATSY TAKEMOTO MINK FOR CHAMPIONING THE CAUSE OF EQUITY IN ATHLETICS AND EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF ALL WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES.
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HED |
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URGING EACH 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 |
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APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE-PROVINCE AFFILIATION BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE PROVINCE OF NEGROS ORIENTAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.
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INT, EDB |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT, THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO INCLUDE THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA IN THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM.
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INT, TAC |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND OAHU TRANSIT SERVICES, INC., TO CONSIDER ADDING AN ADDITIONAL BUS STOP ON FARRINGTON HIGHWAY FRONTING MOUNTAINSIDE OF THE HAWAII MEDICAL CENTER WEST ON FARRINGTON HIGHWAY.
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TRN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INSTITUTE A COMPLETE BAN ON SMOKING IN ALL STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
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PSM/HSH |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR OF HONOLULU, COUNTY REFUSE DIVISION, AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES TO CURTAIL THE PROLIFERATION OF GROCERY CART SETTLEMENTS.
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EEP, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE THE RISKS INVOLVED IN THE USE AND CONSUMPTION OF PHTHALATES, BISPHENOL-A, AND ASPARTAME IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY BY YOUNG CHILDREN.
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HLT, CPC/HED |
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REQUESTING CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT THE FILIPINO AMERICAN VETERANS EQUITY ACT OF 2007, OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION PROVIDING VETERANS BENEFITS TO FILIPINO VETERANS WHO SERVED OUR NATION IN WORLD WAR II.
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INT, PSM |
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RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2008 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH.
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HSH |
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION SUPPORTING INCENTIVES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING TENANTS TO TRANSITION INTO PERMANENT HOUSING.
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HSH |
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RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM. Requires retail dealers with more than 75,000 square feet of retail space to operate redemption centers. Effective 10/1/08.
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
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Committee |
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RE-REFERRAL
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RELATING TO GASOLINE DEALERS. Repeals the service station anti-encroachment laws. (HB3407 HD1)
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EEP, CPC |
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