OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-FIFTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 36
33rd LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 20, 2009
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Committee Abbreviations:
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AGR - Agriculture |
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CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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EBM - Economic Revitalization, Business, & Military Affairs |
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EDN - Education |
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EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection |
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FIN - Finance |
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HAW - Hawaiian Affairs |
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HED - Higher Education |
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HLT - Health |
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HSG - Housing |
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HUS - Human Services |
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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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PBS - Public Safety |
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TCI - Tourism, Culture, & International Affairs |
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TRN - Transportation |
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WLO - Water, Land, & Ocean Resources |
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REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN THE FEDERAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE FOR HAWAII.
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HUS/HLT, FIN |
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URGING A STATE-LED COORDINATED EFFORT BY THE HEALTH CARE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE THAT HAWAII IS ABLE TO RAPIDLY RESPOND TO AND QUALIFY FOR GRANT MONEY OFFERED IN THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 FOR HEALTH CARE INFORMATION EXCHANGE TECHNOLOGY.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING A REVIEW OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING ITS FUNCTIONS BACK TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
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WLO, LMG |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.
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HAW, TCI |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE ADVISABILITY OF INCLUDING STATE-OPERATED SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE DEFINITION OF "PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION".
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HED/EDN, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A PRISON AT THE STATE QUARANTINE STATION AT HALAWA, OAHU.
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PBS, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO REVIEW ITS EFFORTS OF PROVIDING REENTRY SERVICES TO ALL INMATES RELEASED FROM CUSTODY.
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PBS, FIN |
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URGING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES TO ENCOURAGE THEIR PARENT CLIENTS TO TURN ON CLOSED CAPTIONING WHEN THEIR CHILDREN WATCH TELEVISION.
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HUS |
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STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL AID TO THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE PROVISION OF VARIOUS STATE SERVICES TO MIGRANTS FROM THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION NATIONS.
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TCI, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO REQUIRE FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS TO POST NOTICES WARNING THAT SOME FOOD PREPARED OR OFFERED FOR SALE FOR CONSUMPTION MAY CONTAIN PEANUTS OR PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM PEANUTS.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION TO ALLOW DEVELOPERS AND ATTORNEYS TO SUBMIT CONDOMINIUM REGISTRATION FILINGS IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT.
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CPC |
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RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF BICYCLING.
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TRN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' NA ALA HELE PROGRAM TO DESIGNATE THE PI‘ILANI TRAIL AS AN IMPORTANT HAWAIIAN COASTAL CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR.
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WLO |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO MAKE THE HALEAKALA TRAIL AVAILABLE TO THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING THAT THE FEDERAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION RECOGNIZE PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S POSITION ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA RAIDS AND STOP ENGAGING IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA RAIDS THAT CIRCUMVENT STATE LAWS PERMITTING MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA.
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PBS, HLT |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP MUSEUM TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT REPLICAS OF HAWAIIAN HALE ON THE STATE CAPITOL LAWN SURROUNDED BY TROPICAL FOLIAGE FOR REST AREAS.
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HAW, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PLANTING KALO IN THE REFLECTING POOL THAT SURROUNDS THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING.
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HAW, AGR |
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REQUESTING THE LONG TERM CARE COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF INCREASING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS TO HOSPITALS FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE WAITLISTED FOR LONG TERM CARE AND TO LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES TO ACCEPT WAITLISTED PATIENTS.
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HLT/HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT AN ELECTRONIC DIRECT DEPOSIT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 31, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2007.
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EBM, FIN |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ESTABLISH A WESTERN WHITE HOUSE IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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TCI |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A MARKET IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY FOR RIFLERY, ARCHERY, AND HUNTING ACTIVITIES.
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TCI, WLO |
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REQUESTING HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP TO RECOMMEND A NAME FOR THE WEST HAWAII CAMPUS OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE, COMMONLY KNOWN AS HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER, WEST HAWAII CAMPUS.
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HED |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CONSIDER ADOPTING NEW HOMEOWNER LENDING STANDARDS FOR MORTGAGE LENDING COMPANIES THAT RECEIVE FEDERAL AID.
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HSG, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO EXPLORE AND DEVELOP INCENTIVES AND PREFERENCES FOR SMALL FARMERS TO ALLOW THEM TO EXPAND AND CONTINUE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FOOD SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF THE STATE.
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AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO TRANSFER THE OLD KEANAE SCHOOL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
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EDN, WLO |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY REPORT, "THE CORAL REEF OF SOUTH MOLOKAI, HAWAII: PORTRAIT OF A SEDIMENT THREATENED FRINGING REEF", AND ENCOURAGING FEDERAL, STATE, AND COMMUNITY COOPERATION TO STEWARD THE SOUTH MOLOKAI REEF FISHERY.
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WLO |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO NOT TRANSMIT VOTE INFORMATION OVER TELEPHONE LINES AND THE INTERNET.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS IN EACH OF ITS HOMESTEAD COMMUNITIES.
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HAW, EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE WHETHER MAKAPIPI STREAM IS BEING SUFFICIENTLY PROTECTED IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
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WLO |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REFRAIN FROM SELLING, EXCHANGING, OR OTHERWISE ALIENATING LANDS IN THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST.
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HAW, WLO/JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT STANDARDS AND CRITERIA TO ALLOW THE USE OF BAMBOO AS AN ACCEPTED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL UNDER THE STATE BUILDING CODE.
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WLO |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A SCENIC BYWAYS WORKING GROUP TO SELECT POSSIBLE SITES STATEWIDE, INCLUDING THE PI`ILANI TRAIL ON MAUI, FOR PROPOSED FEDERAL DESIGNATION AS SCENIC BYWAYS.
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TRN, WLO |
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REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO INVENTORY AND REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VALUE OF ALL STATE-OWNED ARTWORK ON DISPLAY AND IN STORAGE.
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TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO HOST A UNITED NATIONS CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE IN HAWAII IN 2010.
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EEP |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXAMINE AND ADOPT A MORE EQUITABLE PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM BASED ON THE PURCHASE PRICE RATHER THAN THE VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON CONTROL MEASURES FOR VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSIONS FROM PAINT SPRAY BOOTHS USED BY AUTO BODY REFINISHERS.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF PLACING HYDROELECTRIC GENERATING DEVICES ALONG MOUNTAIN STREAMS.
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WLO/EEP |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ASSIST THE COUNTIES IN NEGOTIATING CABLE TELEVISION PUBLIC ACCESS CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL PUBLIC ACCESS PROVIDERS.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO APPOINT A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A PILOT PROGRAM THAT USES PRIVATE SECTOR RESOURCES FOR A FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS ON KAUAI AT NO COST TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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EDN, EBM |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY LANGUAGE ACCESSIBILITY WITHIN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY IN HAWAII.
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TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO FOCUS PART OF ITS TIME AND RESOURCES TO CERTAIN NON-MARKETING TASKS AND REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO FILL THE LAST VACANT POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII ENERGY POLICY FORUM TO PREPARE AN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY OF NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT SIMPLE, COST-EFFECTIVE PRACTICES THAT ENCOURAGE ENERGY CONSERVATION IN THE WORKPLACE AMONG DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL.
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EEP, EDN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF LEVYING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES FRANCHISE TAX ON CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES.
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CPC, LMG, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS IN NEW CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE OR OUT-OF-STATE PRISON FACILITIES THAT INMATE COMPLAINTS ARE SUBJECT TO INVESTIGATION BY THE OMBUDSMAN AND TO RENEGOTIATE EXISTING CONTRACTS TO ALLOW THE OMBUDSMAN TO INVESTIGATE INMATE COMPLAINTS.
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PBS, LMG, FIN |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ADMINISTRATION TO SUPPORT THE CENTER ON AGING AND TO RE-OPEN THE GERONTOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.
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HED, HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE OVERGROWTH OF INDUCED VEGETATION THAT INHIBITS BEACH ACCESS AND TRANSIT.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO REPORT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DISLOCATED WORKERS PROGRAM.
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LAB, EBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INCREASE FINES FOR MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS OF COUNTY PROPERTY AND PUBLIC HEALTH ORDINANCES.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A VETERANS PREFERENCE IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND OTHER STATE AND COUNTY PROGRAMS.
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HSG, HUS/HLT, LMG |
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REQUESTING A JOINT AGENCY STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION IN HAWAII.
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LAB, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BROADCAST PROGRAM'S CABLECASTS OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' PROCEEDINGS.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE TAX.
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EEP, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROCUREMENT WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS.
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EBM, LMG |
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URGING COMMERCIAL TOUR OPERATORS TO STOP RELEASING RAW SEWAGE WITHIN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY, AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES PROHIBITING THE DUMPING OF RAW SEWAGE WITHIN THE SANCTUARY AND ENSURE THE HARBORS ARE EQUIPPED WITH PROPER PUMP OUT FACILITIES.
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WLO, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO WORK WITH THE COUNTIES TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE GRAY WATER RECYCLING PROGRAMS AND THE USE OF INDIVIDUAL RAIN CATCHMENT STORAGE SYSTEMS.
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EEP/WLO |
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SUPPORTING PHOTOVOLTAIC AND WIND ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES TO REDUCE CONSUMPTION OF FOSSIL FUELS AND DECREASE UTILITY COSTS.
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EEP, CPC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROTECT HAWAII'S MARINE RESOURCES.
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WLO, JUD |
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URGING THE DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROTECT THE TOTAL REEF SYSTEM.
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WLO, JUD |
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SUPPORTING SMALL FARMERS WHO GROW FOOD CROPS LOCALLY AND WHOSE GROSS ANNUAL INCOME IS NO LESS THAN $1,000 AND NO MORE THAN $500,000 ANNUALLY.
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AGR/WLO, FIN |
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SUPPORTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOURCES.
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EEP, FIN |
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URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT THE DUMPING OF RAW SEWAGE WITHIN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY.
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WLO, TRN |
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SUPPORTING THE PRODUCTION OF LOCAL RENEWABLE ENERGY.
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EEP/AGR, FIN |
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SUPPORTING THE SUSPENSION OF ETHANOL GAS REQUIREMENTS IN HAWAI‘I UNTIL HAWAI‘I-GROWN ETHANOL IS AVAILABLE.
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EEP, CPC |
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URGING CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PATSY MINK NORTH SHORE HERITAGE PARK ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION WITHDRAW ITS SUPPORT FOR THE HAWAII CAPITAL NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.
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HAW, WLO |
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REQUESTING THAT THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION ESTABLISH A CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE MODULE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW AND ASSESS THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTED BY HOSPITALS TO REDUCE ELECTIVE CESAREAN SECTIONS AND INDUCTION OF LABOR.
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HLT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO UNDERTAKE A FEASIBILITY STUDY RELATED TO INMATE RE-INTEGRATION.
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PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO DEVELOP PLANS FOR A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS TO STUDY ABROAD.
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HED, TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO RECOMMEND PROCEDURES AND LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE CEMETERY AND PRE-NEED FUNERAL AUTHORITIES TO COMPLY WITH UNCLAIMED PROPERTY LAWS UNDER CHAPTER 523A, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INITIATION OF SISTER STATE OR PROVINCE RELATIONSHIPS WITH BRUYERES, FRANCE.
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TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, BOARD OF VETERINARY EXAMINERS AND THE HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETY TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE PET PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR DOGS AND CATS.
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CPC, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IDENTIFY PRIORITIES FOR STATE-OWNED IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS TO MAXIMIZE THE USE OF SUCH LANDS FOR CRITICALLY-NEEDED AGRICULTURAL AND DAIRY PRODUCTION.
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WLO, AGR |
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DECLARING APRIL 24 AS A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE IN RECOGNITION AND COMMEMORATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915.
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TCI |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TO PLACE IOLANI PALACE ON THE NOMINATION LIST TO THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION FOR WORLD HERITAGE SITE DESIGNATION.
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WLO, TCI |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN BURIAL SITES.
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HAW, WLO |
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REQUESTING REVIEW OF EXISTING REPORTS AND STUDIES RELATED TO ASPARTAME AND RECISSION OF APPROVAL OF ASPARTAME FOR UNITED STATES MARKETS.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RECONSIDER ITS LEASE PRICES WITH RENTAL CAR AGENCIES AT MOLOKAI AIRPORT.
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TRN, CPC, FIN |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO NOT ALLOW YOUNG BROTHERS, LTD., TO DISCONTINUE LESS-THAN-CONTAINER-LOAD SHIPPING TO AND FROM MAUI, MOLOKAI, AND LANAI.
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TRN, CPC |
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT MEASURES THAT PROVIDE REAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR OWNERS OF KULEANA LANDS.
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HAW, WLO, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING TO CREATE AN UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF ROBOTICS AND EXPLORATION PROGRAM.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE MEETINGS WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS STEWARDSHIP ISSUES AND AFFIRM THE STATE'S COMMITMENT TO A COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE VARIED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY CONCERNED WITH, AND CONNECTED TO, MAUNA KEA (MAUNA AWAKEA) AND ITS UNIQUE SPIRITUAL, CULTURAL, AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
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WLO, HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT APPRAISAL OF MOLOKAI PROPERTIES LIMITED'S LANDHOLDINGS ON THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ORGANIZE AND CONVENE A CONFERENCE TO BEGIN DISCUSSIONS FOR A HAWAIIAN CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
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HAW, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DESIGNATE ALL STATE WATERS AND SUBMERGED LANDS WITHIN AN IRREGULAR LINE OF FIVE MILES OFFSHORE THAT IS PARALLEL TO THE CONTOURS OF MOLOKAI'S SHORELINE AS THE MOLOKAI COMMUNITY-BASED SUBSISTENCE FISHING AREA.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO GIVE PRIORITY TO STATE LEASES FOR AGRICULTURAL AND RANCHING OPERATIONS OVER STATE LEASES FOR ENERGY FACILITY OPERATION PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO LEASE EXTENSIONS AND RENEWALS.
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AGR, EEP/WLO |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO EXEMPT PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON MOLOKAI FROM THE SINGLE SCHOOL CALENDAR.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS IN HAWAIIAN HOMESTEAD COMMUNITIES.
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HAW, EDN, 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.
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WLO, TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR BEAUTIFICATION AND RESTORATION PROJECTS ON EAST MAUI TO ELIMINATE INVASIVE SPECIES, RESTORE INSTREAM FLOWS, AND PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING THE BOARD PAYMENT RATE FOR FOSTER BOARDING HOME PARENTS, GROUP HOMES, AND CHILD CARING INSTITUTIONS.
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HUS, FIN |
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DECLARING OCTOBER 11TH A STATE HOLIDAY IN HONOR OF BLESSED DAMIEN.
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TCI |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ACADEMY FOR CREATIVE MEDIA, AND NAFSA: ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM AND PRODUCE A FILM PROMOTING HAWAII AS AN EDUCATION AND TRAINING DESTINATION OF CHOICE.
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HED/TCI, FIN |
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ENSURING THAT ANY LEGISLATIVE EFFORT TO REPAIR THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN HAWAII SHOULD INCORPORATE SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING CAUSAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC DISEASE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO REQUIRE ALL MOTOR VEHICLES TO USE THEIR HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING IN THE CAPITOL'S PARKING STRUCTURE.
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TRN, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO DEVELOP, AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY AGAINST TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AND ABUSE.
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HUS, EDN |
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RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY ON THE SIDE EFFECTS OF CANE BURNING.
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AGR, HLT |
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REQUESTING EACH STATE AGENCY THAT IS PLANNING ANY ACTION THAT WILL RESULT IN REDUCTIONS IN SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC TO CONSIDER THE POSSIBLE IMPACT THE REDUCED SERVICES WILL HAVE ON RURAL COMMUNITIES AND TO PROVIDE PREFERENCE TO ENSURING CONTINUED SERVICE TO THOSE RURAL COMMUNITIES.
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FIN |
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URGING THE STATE LAND USE COMMISSION TO WITHHOLD APPROVAL OF THE PETITION FOR LAND USE DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS FOR THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY NUMBERS (3) 2-7-4:25 (POR.) AND (3) 2-7-4:140 (POR.), LAND USE COMMISSION DOCKET NUMBER A08-781, UNTIL THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS FOR THE HAMAKUA DISTRICT IS COMPLETED.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING A MORATORIUM ON THE RELEASE OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF PLANT SPECIES THAT ALSO SERVE AS FOOD RESOURCES.
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AGR/WLO, HLT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REVIEW ALL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, COMMITTEES, WORKING GROUPS, AND TASK FORCES TO DETERMINE WHICH OF THESE CAN BE ELIMINATED.
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WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES, TO CONSULT AND CONFER WITH LICENSED SPECIALIZED FISHING PRACTITIONERS PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTING REVISED OR NEW REGULATIONS AFFECTING THESE STYLES OF NEAR-SHORE COMMERCIAL FISHING AND TO SEEK ADVISE FROM AND WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THEM ON ANY AND ALL FUTURE REGULATIONS RELATING TO COMMERCIAL FISHING.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO EXAMINE THE RATIONALE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY.
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PBS, LMG |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO SUPPORT ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR THE LANAKILA MULTI-PURPOSE SENIOR CENTER.
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HLT/HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO RECOGNIZING THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FALLS OF CLYDE AS A SAILING JEWEL OF HAWAII.
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TCI, TRN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF AND ASSIST IN THE PRESERVATION OF THE NU`UANU `AUWAI SYSTEM.
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WLO, FIN |
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STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CITY OF HONOLULU TO HONOR ACT 15 OF THE 1921 TERRITORIAL LEGISLATURE BY PRESERVING THE WAIKIKI WAR MEMORIAL NATATORIUM IN ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION ON THE WAIKIKI SHORE.
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WLO |
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REAFFIRMING THE CONCURRENT JURISDICTION OF THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO UPHOLD AND ENFORCE THE LAWS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND STATE OF HAWAII ON STATE OWNED LANDS WITHIN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INCREASE THE FINES ON ILLEGAL MOPEDS AND TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF PUTTING LICENSE PLATES ON MOPEDS.
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TRN, JUD |
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REQUESTING THAT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES BE RELOCATED BACK INTO THE DOWNTOWN AREA.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES MAKE A DETERMINATION ON THE APPLICATION OF ACT 166, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2000, ON A REQUEST BEFORE IT TO CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF A HOMESTEAD LEASE.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING PROCEEDS FROM THE CIGARETTE TAX FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CENTER FOR CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH.
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HLT/HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ALLOW HAWAII ELECTRIC AND LIGHT COMPANY TO CONTINUE ITS NEGOTIATIONS WITH KAHUA RANCH AND NA MAKANI MOA E KU, LLC, ON THE KAHUA FAST-RESPONSE HYDRO PROJECT.
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EEP, CPC |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO COMPLETE THE EXCHANGE OF LAND AT EWA DRUM FILL STORAGE SITE FOR LAND NEAR VARONA VILLAGE.
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HAW, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO FACILITATE DISCUSSION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY ON THE FUNDING INADEQUACIES OF THE WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA, PARTICULARLY FOR SMALLER RURAL SCHOOLS, AND EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE MODELS OR FORMULAS TO THE WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA IN THE INTEREST OF MAXIMIZING FUNDING EQUITY TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE KAHALU‘U NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION, USE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER NORIKO'S PROPERTY IN KAHALU‘U, OAHU.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE CABLE TELEVISION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
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CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO AUTHORIZE GRAY WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS FOR RESIDENTIAL PREMISES UNDER APPROPRIATE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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EEP, HSG |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO DISCUSS ISSUES, STUDY IMPACTS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY.
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AGR/EEP/HED, JUD |
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URGING CONGRESS TO OPPOSE THE PROPOSED RULE AMENDMENTS PUBLISHED ON APRIL 10, 2008 IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER (73 FED. REG. 19708) THAT IMPLEMENT THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2000, AND TO SUPPORT NEW SECTIONS IN THE UPCOMING REAUTHORIZATION.
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HUS/HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE A JOINT TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE STATUS, PROGRESS, AND RESULTS OF ACT 51, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2004, AND TO DEVELOP A FORMAL PROGRAMMATIC EVALUATION AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE THIRTEEN MAIN ELEMENTS OF ACT 51, INCLUDING RECOMMENDATION FOR IMPROVING, MODIFYING, AND AMENDING ACT 51.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION UNDERTAKE A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF EXEMPTING FROM THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX IMPOSED UNDER CHAPTER 237, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, LESS THAN CONTAINER LOAD SHIPPING TO THE ISLANDS OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE TO REQUEST AND PROVIDE FOR SUFFICIENT FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMESTEADS.
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HAW, FIN |
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URGING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO SUPPORT AMENDMENTS TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RULES AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL MANUAL TO IMPOSE A DUTY OF A MEMBER TO DISCOURAGE PERMANENT AND SESSION EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM TESTIFYING BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE.
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LMG |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXPEDITE THE REVIEW OF THE EWA DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
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WLO, AGR |
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ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FERRY SYSTEM FROM THE HOAKALEI RESORT AND MARINA IN EWA BEACH TO DOWNTOWN HONOLULU.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED NATIONS, AND THE CONGRESS AND PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES TO TAKE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO PROMOTE THE NURSING PROFESSION AND PREVENT THE EXPLOITATION OF FILIPINO NURSES.
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HLT, TCI |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CHANGE THE REQUIRED MINIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONS CARRIED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANE FROM THREE TO TWO PASSENGERS.
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TRN, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ENCOURAGE EACH HOLDER OF A CONCESSION CONTRACT AT A STATE AIRPORT TO GIVE FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL TO LOCAL VENDORS TO SUPPLY GOODS, WARES, MERCHANDISE, AND SERVICES TO THE CONCESSION.
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TRN, EBM |
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REQUESTING ALL COUNTIES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WASTE-TO-ENERGY CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY TO DISPOSE OF SOLID WASTE, RATHER THAN EXPAND OR CREATE NEW LANDFILLS.
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EEP/WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO SUPPORT A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF TIME FOR FILING A VACANT OFFICE.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR OF EACH COUNTY TO SUBMIT AN ARTWORK TO BE DISPLAYED AT THE STATE CAPITOL IN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STATEHOOD.
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TCI |
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URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO STREAMLINE THE EVICTION PROCESS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL GUIDELINES.
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HSG, JUD |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REMOVE CARE HOMES FROM THE DEFINITION OF GROUP LIVING FACILITY.
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HUS/HLT, WLO |
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URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FAIR AND EQUAL ACCESS TO PUBLIC HOUSING BY REMOVING PREFERENCES IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
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HSG, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM RENT SCHEDULE.
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HSG, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO INSTITUTE A FIVE YEAR MAXIMUM STAY FOR PUBLIC HOUSING.
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HSG, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING EARTH HOUR BY ENCOURAGING THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII TO TURN OFF THEIR LIGHTS FROM 8:30 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M., HAWAII STANDARD TIME, ON MARCH 28, 2009.
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EEP |
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URGING CONGRESS TO APPROVE THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ACT.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, AND THE KAUAI POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LAWS AND COUNTY ORDINANCES AT ANAHOLA AND ALIOMANU BEACH AREA.
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WLO, HAW, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF ADOPTING OBSERVANCE OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME IN HAWAII.
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EEP, LMG |
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URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE THE THIRD SATURDAY OF EVERY APRIL AS "HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL DAY" AND TO COORDINATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOVERY PLAN FOR THE HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL WITH THE FEDERAL AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS.
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WLO |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO START A PILOT PROJECT BY WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF HAWAII, HAWAII FOREST INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, FARM BUREAU FEDERATION OF HAWAII, AND CONSERVATION GROUPS TO ASSESS THE INVASIVE POTENTIAL VERSUS THE BENEFIT OF NEW AND EXISTING PLANTS AND RESTRICT THE USE AND ENTRY OF PLANTS WITH MORE RISK THAN BENEFIT.
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AGR/WLO, FIN |
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COMMENDING THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IMMUNIZATION PRACTICES FOR ITS RECOMMENDATION TO IMMUNIZE ALL CHILDREN AGES SIX MONTHS THROUGH AGE EIGHTEEN BEGINNING JULY 1, 2009.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING DEVELOP A PLANNING TEMPLATE FOR ENSURING SUFFICIENT REGIONAL HIGHWAY AND ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EMERGING RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES IN THE EWA DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE WAIANAE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLAN.
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TRN, WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING FACILITIES AT THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVATION AT LUALUALEI FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER PURPOSES.
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PBS, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE NEED FOR AN ACCURATE CENSUS COUNT FOR PURPOSES OF AN ACCURATE CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATION.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES, TO ASSIST IN RESOLVING ISSUES RELATED TO HOMELESS LIVING IN ABANDONED VEHICLES.
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HSG/WLO, TRN, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO IDENTIFY A PLAN TO COLLECT UNADJUDICATED FINES AND TO CONSOLIDATE ITS BACKLOG OF WARRANTS.
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PBS, JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE EMMA KWOCK CHUN CORPORATION, THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE, AND THE HISTORIC HAWAII FOUNDATION TO APPLY FOR PLACEMENT OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S PUNAHOU CIRCLE APARTMENT ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.
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TCI, WLO |
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK INCREASED FEDERAL FUNDING TO INITIATE MORE COMPREHENSIVE AND WIDESPREAD HEPATITIS B EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS IN HAWAII.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENT AND SENATORS AND CONGRESS MEMBERS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO EXPEDITE IMMIGRANT VISAS FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION OF CERTAIN FILIPINO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II.
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HUS, EBM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL BICYCLE RACKS AT STATE PARKS.
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WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CLASSIFY KA IWI SHORELINE AS A STATE WILDERNESS PRESERVE.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A GLYCEMIC INDEX PROGRAM IN THE STATE TO LEAD THE NATION IN A GLYCEMIC INDEX LABELING INITIATIVE.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A BIKE PATH THROUGH THE HONOLULU DOWNTOWN AREA.
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TRN, WLO, FIN |
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SUPPORTING THE PEACE CORPS EXPANSION ACT OF 2009.
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HUS, TCI |
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CONDEMNING THE HUMAN-RIGHTS ATROCITIES AND VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN NORTHERN UGANDA AND THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, AND URGING CONGRESS TO LEAD THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN OF UGANDA AND THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO.
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HUS, TCI |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I AT MANOA TO ESTABLISH A MUSLIMS IN ASIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE.
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HED, TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND REDUCE UTILITY COSTS BY REDUCING AIR CONDITIONING USAGE AT THE STATE CAPITOL.
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EEP, FIN |
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SUPPORTING THE STATE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING'S PETITION TO RECLASSIFY STATE-OWNED LAND ON THE KA IWI SHORELINE FROM URBAN TO CONSERVATION, AND REQUESTING 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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WLO, JUD |
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URGING LANDLORDS TO HELP COMMERCIAL TENANTS MAINTAIN THEIR LEASES IN ORDER TO CONTINUE THEIR BUSINESS DURING DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES.
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EBM, JUD |
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DENOUNCING THE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN TIBET.
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HUS, TCI |
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URGING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO NOT DECREASE THE NUMBER OF NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS.
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JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE GRADES AND HOMEWORK AVAILABLE TO PARENTS ONLINE.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY TO EXPAND IT'S "PAY-AS-YOU-SAVE" PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WHO INSTALL SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS AND PHOTOVOLTAIC HEATING SYSTEMS.
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EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN THE FEDERAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE FOR HAWAII.
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HUS/HLT, FIN |
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URGING A STATE-LED COORDINATED EFFORT BY THE HEALTH CARE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE THAT HAWAII IS ABLE TO RAPIDLY RESPOND TO AND QUALIFY FOR GRANT MONEY OFFERED IN THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 FOR HEALTH CARE INFORMATION EXCHANGE TECHNOLOGY.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING A REVIEW OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF TRANSFERRING ITS FUNCTIONS BACK TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
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WLO, LMG |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.
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HAW, TCI |
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REQUESTING EACH PUBLIC SECTOR JURISDICTION WITHIN THE STATE TO SUBMIT REPORTS ON PERIODIC REPRICING AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 89-9, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE ADVISABILITY OF INCLUDING STATE-OPERATED SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE DEFINITION OF "PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION".
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HED/EDN, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A PRISON AT THE STATE QUARANTINE STATION AT HALAWA, OAHU.
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PBS, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO REVIEW ITS EFFORTS OF PROVIDING REENTRY SERVICES TO ALL INMATES RELEASED FROM CUSTODY.
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PBS, FIN |
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RECOMMENDING THAT THE KAPOLEI COURT COMPLEX BE RENAMED AS "THE RONALD T.Y. MOON JUDICIAL COMPLEX".
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JUD |
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RENAMING MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER IN HONOR OF REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT H. "BOB" NAKASONE.
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HLT |
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URGING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES TO ENCOURAGE THEIR PARENT CLIENTS TO TURN ON CLOSED CAPTIONING WHEN THEIR CHILDREN WATCH TELEVISION.
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HUS |
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STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL AID TO THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE PROVISION OF VARIOUS STATE SERVICES TO MIGRANTS FROM THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION NATIONS.
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TCI, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO REQUIRE FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS TO POST NOTICES WARNING THAT SOME FOOD PREPARED OR OFFERED FOR SALE FOR CONSUMPTION MAY CONTAIN PEANUTS OR PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM PEANUTS.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO RESCIND THE POLICY REQUIRING NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO SIGN A PLEDGE OPPOSING THE DECRIMINALIZATION OF PROSTITUTION AS A CONDITION FOR RECEIVING HIV/AIDS PREVENTION FUNDS.
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HLT, TCI |
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ENCOURAGING THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION TO MODIFY AND ADOPT RULES TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE CONDOMINIUM LAW UNDER CHAPTER 514B, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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CPC |
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RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF BICYCLING.
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TRN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' NA ALA HELE PROGRAM TO DESIGNATE THE PI‘ILANI TRAIL AS AN IMPORTANT HAWAIIAN COASTAL CULTURAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR.
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WLO |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO MAKE THE HALEAKALA TRAIL AVAILABLE TO THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING THAT THE FEDERAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION RECOGNIZE PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S POSITION ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA RAIDS AND STOP ENGAGING IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA RAIDS THAT CIRCUMVENT STATE LAWS PERMITTING MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA.
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PBS, HLT |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP MUSEUM TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT REPLICAS OF HAWAIIAN HALE ON THE STATE CAPITOL LAWN SURROUNDED BY TROPICAL FOLIAGE FOR REST AREAS.
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HAW, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PLANTING KALO IN THE REFLECTING POOL THAT SURROUNDS THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING.
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HAW, AGR |
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REQUESTING THE LONG TERM CARE COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF INCREASING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS TO HOSPITALS FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE WAITLISTED FOR LONG TERM CARE AND TO LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES TO ACCEPT WAITLISTED PATIENTS.
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HLT/HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT AN ELECTRONIC DIRECT DEPOSIT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 31, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2007.
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EBM, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS SEAWARD OF TAX MAP KEY: (2) 4-3-2: 27, AT KAANAPALI, MAUI, FOR CONCRETE PIER BLOCK REMNANTS PURPOSES.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE AUDITOR STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF REMOVING AMATEUR BOXING FROM THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE BOXING COMMISSION OF HAWAII.
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TCI/CPC, LMG |
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URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII'S BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CHANGE THE SCHOOL NAME OF NOELANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA II ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND/OR TO CHANGE THE SCHOOL NAME OF PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL TO PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA II HIGH SCHOOL.
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EDN |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ESTABLISH A WESTERN WHITE HOUSE IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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TCI |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A MARKET IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY FOR RIFLERY, ARCHERY, AND HUNTING ACTIVITIES.
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TCI, WLO |
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REQUESTING HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP TO RECOMMEND A NAME FOR THE WEST HAWAII CAMPUS OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE, COMMONLY KNOWN AS HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER, WEST HAWAII CAMPUS.
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HED |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CONSIDER ADOPTING NEW HOMEOWNER LENDING STANDARDS FOR MORTGAGE LENDING COMPANIES THAT RECEIVE FEDERAL AID.
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HSG, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO EXPLORE AND DEVELOP INCENTIVES AND PREFERENCES FOR SMALL FARMERS TO ALLOW THEM TO EXPAND AND CONTINUE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FOOD SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF THE STATE.
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AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO TRANSFER THE OLD KEANAE SCHOOL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
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EDN, WLO |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY REPORT, "THE CORAL REEF OF SOUTH MOLOKAI, HAWAII: PORTRAIT OF A SEDIMENT THREATENED FRINGING REEF", AND ENCOURAGING FEDERAL, STATE, AND COMMUNITY COOPERATION TO STEWARD THE SOUTH MOLOKAI REEF FISHERY.
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WLO |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO NOT TRANSMIT VOTE INFORMATION OVER TELEPHONE LINES AND THE INTERNET.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS IN EACH OF ITS HOMESTEAD COMMUNITIES.
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HAW, EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DETERMINE WHETHER MAKAPIPI STREAM IS BEING SUFFICIENTLY PROTECTED IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
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WLO |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REFRAIN FROM SELLING, EXCHANGING, OR OTHERWISE ALIENATING LANDS IN THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST.
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HAW, WLO/JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT STANDARDS AND CRITERIA TO ALLOW THE USE OF BAMBOO AS AN ACCEPTED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL UNDER THE STATE BUILDING CODE.
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WLO |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A SCENIC BYWAYS WORKING GROUP TO SELECT POSSIBLE SITES STATEWIDE, INCLUDING THE PI`ILANI TRAIL ON MAUI, FOR PROPOSED FEDERAL DESIGNATION AS SCENIC BYWAYS.
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TRN, WLO |
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REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO INVENTORY AND REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE VALUE OF ALL STATE-OWNED ARTWORK ON DISPLAY AND IN STORAGE.
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TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON CONTROL MEASURES FOR VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSIONS FROM PAINT SPRAY BOOTHS USED BY AUTO BODY REFINISHERS.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A LITERATURE REVIEW OF THE HEALTH EFFECTS FROM LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS.
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HLT, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF PLACING HYDROELECTRIC GENERATING DEVICES ALONG MOUNTAIN STREAMS.
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WLO/EEP |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ASSIST THE COUNTIES IN NEGOTIATING CABLE TELEVISION PUBLIC ACCESS CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL PUBLIC ACCESS PROVIDERS.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO APPOINT A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A PILOT PROGRAM THAT USES PRIVATE SECTOR RESOURCES FOR A FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC EDUCATION AND LITERACY PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS ON KAUAI AT NO COST TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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EDN, EBM |
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CONVENING THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY TASK FORCE AND REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S PARTICIPATION.
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EBM, LMG, FIN |
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ACCEPTING FUNDS PROVIDED TO THE STATE OF HAWAII BY THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 AND ESTABLISHING THE FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROGRAM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY LANGUAGE ACCESSIBILITY WITHIN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY IN HAWAII.
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TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO FOCUS PART OF ITS TIME AND RESOURCES TO CERTAIN NON-MARKETING TASKS AND REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO FILL THE LAST VACANT POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII ENERGY POLICY FORUM TO PREPARE AN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY OF NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT SIMPLE, COST-EFFECTIVE PRACTICES THAT ENCOURAGE ENERGY CONSERVATION IN THE WORKPLACE AMONG DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL.
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EEP, EDN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF LEVYING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES FRANCHISE TAX ON CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES.
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CPC, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PRIVATE PRISON PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF SAGUARO CORRECTIONAL CENTER.
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PBS, LMG, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS IN NEW CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE OR OUT-OF-STATE PRISON FACILITIES THAT INMATE COMPLAINTS ARE SUBJECT TO INVESTIGATION BY THE OMBUDSMAN AND TO RENEGOTIATE EXISTING CONTRACTS TO ALLOW THE OMBUDSMAN TO INVESTIGATE INMATE COMPLAINTS.
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PBS, LMG, FIN |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ADMINISTRATION TO SUPPORT THE CENTER ON AGING AND TO RE-OPEN THE GERONTOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.
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HED, HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE OVERGROWTH OF INDUCED VEGETATION THAT INHIBITS BEACH ACCESS AND TRANSIT.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO REPORT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DISLOCATED WORKERS PROGRAM.
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LAB, EBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INCREASE FINES FOR MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS OF COUNTY PROPERTY AND PUBLIC HEALTH ORDINANCES.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON ESTABLISHING A VETERANS PREFERENCE IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND OTHER STATE AND COUNTY PROGRAMS.
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HSG, HUS/HLT, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY RECENT AMENDMENTS TO HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS UNDER THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THOSE AMENDMENTS ARE CONTRARY TO THE LETTER OR SPIRIT OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE.
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EBM, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING A JOINT AGENCY STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION IN HAWAII.
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LAB, FIN |
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SUPPORTING THE ELECTRIFICATION OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS IN HAWAII.
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TRN/EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE TAX.
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EEP, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A JOINT LEGISLATIVE PROCUREMENT WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS.
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EBM, LMG |
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URGING COMMERCIAL TOUR OPERATORS TO STOP RELEASING RAW SEWAGE WITHIN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY, AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES PROHIBITING THE DUMPING OF RAW SEWAGE WITHIN THE SANCTUARY AND ENSURE THE HARBORS ARE EQUIPPED WITH PROPER PUMP OUT FACILITIES.
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WLO, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO WORK WITH THE COUNTIES TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE GRAY WATER RECYCLING PROGRAMS AND THE USE OF INDIVIDUAL RAIN CATCHMENT STORAGE SYSTEMS.
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EEP/WLO |
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REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION WITHDRAW ITS SUPPORT FOR THE HAWAII CAPITAL NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.
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HAW, WLO |
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REQUESTING THAT THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION ESTABLISH A CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE MODULE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW AND ASSESS THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTED BY HOSPITALS TO REDUCE ELECTIVE CESAREAN SECTIONS AND INDUCTION OF LABOR.
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HLT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO UNDERTAKE A FEASIBILITY STUDY RELATED TO INMATE RE-INTEGRATION.
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PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO DEVELOP PLANS FOR A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS TO STUDY ABROAD.
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HED/TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR LACTATION CONSULTANT SERVICES.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO RECOMMEND PROCEDURES AND LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE CEMETERY AND PRE-NEED FUNERAL AUTHORITIES TO COMPLY WITH UNCLAIMED PROPERTY LAWS UNDER CHAPTER 523A, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INITIATION OF SISTER STATE OR PROVINCE RELATIONSHIPS WITH BRUYERES, FRANCE.
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TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, BOARD OF VETERINARY EXAMINERS AND THE HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETY TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE PET PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR DOGS AND CATS.
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CPC, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IDENTIFY PRIORITIES FOR STATE-OWNED IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS TO MAXIMIZE THE USE OF SUCH LANDS FOR CRITICALLY-NEEDED AGRICULTURAL AND DAIRY PRODUCTION.
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WLO, AGR |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPARATIVE FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER AND WAI`ANAE'S INDEPENDENTLY OPERATED COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER.
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HLT, LMG, FIN |
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DECLARING APRIL 24 AS A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE IN RECOGNITION AND COMMEMORATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915.
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TCI |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TO PLACE IOLANI PALACE ON THE NOMINATION LIST TO THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION FOR WORLD HERITAGE SITE DESIGNATION.
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WLO, TCI |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN BURIAL SITES.
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HAW, WLO |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RECONSIDER ITS LEASE PRICES WITH RENTAL CAR AGENCIES AT MOLOKAI AIRPORT.
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TRN, CPC, FIN |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO NOT ALLOW YOUNG BROTHERS, LTD., TO DISCONTINUE LESS-THAN-CONTAINER-LOAD SHIPPING TO AND FROM MAUI, MOLOKAI, AND LANAI.
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TRN, CPC |
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT MEASURES THAT PROVIDE REAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR OWNERS OF KULEANA LANDS.
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HAW, WLO, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING TO CREATE AN UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF ROBOTICS AND EXPLORATION PROGRAM.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE MEETINGS WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS STEWARDSHIP ISSUES AND AFFIRM THE STATE'S COMMITMENT TO A COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE VARIED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY CONCERNED WITH, AND CONNECTED TO, MAUNA KEA (MAUNA AWAKEA) AND ITS UNIQUE SPIRITUAL, CULTURAL, AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
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WLO, HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT APPRAISAL OF MOLOKAI PROPERTIES LIMITED'S LANDHOLDINGS ON THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ORGANIZE AND CONVENE A CONFERENCE TO BEGIN DISCUSSIONS FOR A HAWAIIAN CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
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HAW, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DESIGNATE ALL STATE WATERS AND SUBMERGED LANDS WITHIN AN IRREGULAR LINE OF FIVE MILES OFFSHORE THAT IS PARALLEL TO THE CONTOURS OF MOLOKAI'S SHORELINE AS THE MOLOKAI COMMUNITY-BASED SUBSISTENCE FISHING AREA.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO GIVE PRIORITY TO STATE LEASES FOR AGRICULTURAL AND RANCHING OPERATIONS OVER STATE LEASES FOR ENERGY FACILITY OPERATION PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO LEASE EXTENSIONS AND RENEWALS.
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AGR, EEP/WLO |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO EXEMPT PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON MOLOKAI FROM THE SINGLE SCHOOL CALENDAR.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS IN HAWAIIAN HOMESTEAD COMMUNITIES.
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HAW, EDN, 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.
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WLO, TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR BEAUTIFICATION AND RESTORATION PROJECTS ON EAST MAUI TO ELIMINATE INVASIVE SPECIES, RESTORE INSTREAM FLOWS, AND PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING THE BOARD PAYMENT RATE FOR FOSTER BOARDING HOME PARENTS, GROUP HOMES, AND CHILD CARING INSTITUTIONS.
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HUS, FIN |
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DECLARING OCTOBER 11TH A STATE HOLIDAY IN HONOR OF BLESSED DAMIEN.
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TCI |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ACADEMY FOR CREATIVE MEDIA, AND NAFSA: ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM AND PRODUCE A FILM PROMOTING HAWAII AS AN EDUCATION AND TRAINING DESTINATION OF CHOICE.
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HED/TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY AND COSTS OF INSTALLING AND RETROFITTING RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY WITH AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY STANDARDS.
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HUS, PBS |
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ENSURING THAT ANY LEGISLATIVE EFFORT TO REPAIR THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN HAWAII SHOULD INCORPORATE SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING CAUSAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC DISEASE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO REQUIRE ALL MOTOR VEHICLES TO USE THEIR HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING IN THE CAPITOL'S PARKING STRUCTURE.
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TRN, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO DEVELOP, AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY AGAINST TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AND ABUSE.
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HUS, EDN |
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REQUESTING EACH STATE AGENCY THAT IS PLANNING ANY ACTION THAT WILL RESULT IN REDUCTIONS IN SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC TO CONSIDER THE POSSIBLE IMPACT THE REDUCED SERVICES WILL HAVE ON RURAL COMMUNITIES AND TO PROVIDE PREFERENCE TO ENSURING CONTINUED SERVICE TO THOSE RURAL COMMUNITIES.
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FIN |
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URGING THE STATE LAND USE COMMISSION TO WITHHOLD APPROVAL OF THE PETITION FOR LAND USE DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS FOR THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY NUMBERS (3) 2-7-4:25 (POR.) AND (3) 2-7-4:140 (POR.), LAND USE COMMISSION DOCKET NUMBER A08-781, UNTIL THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS FOR THE HAMAKUA DISTRICT IS COMPLETED.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING A MORATORIUM ON THE RELEASE OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF PLANT SPECIES THAT ALSO SERVE AS FOOD RESOURCES.
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AGR/WLO, HLT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REVIEW ALL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, COMMITTEES, WORKING GROUPS, AND TASK FORCES TO DETERMINE WHICH OF THESE CAN BE ELIMINATED.
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WLO, FIN |
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URGING DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES, TO CONSULT AND CONFER WITH LICENSED SPECIALIZED FISHING PRACTITIONERS PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTING REVISED OR NEW REGULATIONS AFFECTING THESE STYLES OF NEAR-SHORE COMMERCIAL FISHING AND TO SEEK ADVICE FROM AND WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THEM ON ANY AND ALL FUTURE REGULATIONS RELATING TO COMMERCIAL FISHING.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO EXAMINE THE RATIONALE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY.
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PBS, LMG |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO SUPPORT ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR THE LANAKILA MULTI-PURPOSE SENIOR CENTER.
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HLT/HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO RECOGNIZING THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FALLS OF CLYDE AS A SAILING JEWEL OF HAWAII.
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TCI, TRN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF AND ASSIST IN THE PRESERVATION OF THE NU`UANU `AUWAI SYSTEM.
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WLO, FIN |
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STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CITY OF HONOLULU TO HONOR ACT 15 OF THE 1921 TERRITORIAL LEGISLATURE BY PRESERVING THE WAIKIKI WAR MEMORIAL NATATORIUM IN ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION ON THE WAIKIKI SHORE.
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WLO, EBM |
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REQUESTING THAT THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES BE RELOCATED BACK INTO THE DOWNTOWN AREA.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES MAKE A DETERMINATION ON THE APPLICATION OF ACT 166, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2000, ON A REQUEST BEFORE IT TO CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF A HOMESTEAD LEASE.
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WLO, JUD |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING PROCEEDS FROM THE CIGARETTE TAX FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CENTER FOR CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH.
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HLT/HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ALLOW HAWAII ELECTRIC AND LIGHT COMPANY TO CONTINUE ITS NEGOTIATIONS WITH KAHUA RANCH AND NA MAKANI MOA E KU, LLC, ON THE KAHUA FAST-RESPONSE HYDRO PROJECT.
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EEP, CPC |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO COMPLETE THE EXCHANGE OF LAND AT EWA DRUM FILL STORAGE SITE FOR LAND NEAR VARONA VILLAGE.
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HAW, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DELINQUENT TAX PROJECT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO FACILITATE DISCUSSION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY ON THE FUNDING INADEQUACIES OF THE WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA, PARTICULARLY FOR SMALLER RURAL SCHOOLS, AND EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE MODELS OR FORMULAS TO THE WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA IN THE INTEREST OF MAXIMIZING FUNDING EQUITY TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE KAHALU‘U NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION, USE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER NORIKO'S PROPERTY IN KAHALU‘U, OAHU.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE CABLE TELEVISION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
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CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO AUTHORIZE GRAY WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS FOR RESIDENTIAL PREMISES UNDER APPROPRIATE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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EEP, HSG |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO DISCUSS ISSUES, STUDY IMPACTS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY.
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AGR/EEP/HED, JUD |
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URGING CONGRESS TO OPPOSE THE PROPOSED RULE AMENDMENTS PUBLISHED ON APRIL 10, 2008 IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER (73 FED. REG. 19708) THAT IMPLEMENT THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2000, AND TO SUPPORT NEW SECTIONS IN THE UPCOMING REAUTHORIZATION.
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HUS/HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO CONVENE A JOINT TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE STATUS, PROGRESS, AND RESULTS OF ACT 51, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2004, AND TO DEVELOP A FORMAL PROGRAMMATIC EVALUATION AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE THIRTEEN MAIN ELEMENTS OF ACT 51, INCLUDING RECOMMENDATION FOR IMPROVING, MODIFYING, AND AMENDING ACT 51.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION UNDERTAKE A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF EXEMPTING FROM THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX IMPOSED UNDER CHAPTER 237, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, LESS THAN CONTAINER LOAD SHIPPING TO THE ISLANDS OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE TO REQUEST AND PROVIDE FOR SUFFICIENT FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMESTEADS.
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HAW, FIN |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXPEDITE THE REVIEW OF THE EWA DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
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WLO, AGR |
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ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FERRY SYSTEM FROM THE HOAKALEI RESORT AND MARINA IN EWA BEACH TO DOWNTOWN HONOLULU.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED NATIONS, AND THE CONGRESS AND PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES TO TAKE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO PROMOTE THE NURSING PROFESSION AND PREVENT THE EXPLOITATION OF FILIPINO NURSES.
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HLT, TCI |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CHANGE THE REQUIRED MINIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONS CARRIED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANE FROM THREE TO TWO PASSENGERS.
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TRN, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ENCOURAGE EACH HOLDER OF A CONCESSION CONTRACT AT A STATE AIRPORT TO GIVE FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL TO LOCAL VENDORS TO SUPPLY GOODS, WARES, MERCHANDISE, AND SERVICES TO THE CONCESSION.
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TRN, EBM |
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REQUESTING ALL COUNTIES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WASTE-TO-ENERGY CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY TO DISPOSE OF SOLID WASTE, RATHER THAN EXPAND OR CREATE NEW LANDFILLS.
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EEP/WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF WASTE-TO-ENERGY CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY TO DISPOSE OF SOLID WASTE, RATHER THAN EXPAND OR CREATE NEW LANDFILLS.
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EEP/WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO STREAMLINE THE EVICTION PROCESS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL GUIDELINES.
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HSG, JUD |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REMOVE CARE HOMES FROM THE DEFINITION OF GROUP LIVING FACILITY.
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HUS/HLT, WLO |
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URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FAIR AND EQUAL ACCESS TO PUBLIC HOUSING BY REMOVING PREFERENCES IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
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HSG, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM RENT SCHEDULE.
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HSG, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO INSTITUTE A FIVE YEAR MAXIMUM STAY FOR PUBLIC HOUSING.
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HSG, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING EARTH HOUR BY ENCOURAGING THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII TO TURN OFF THEIR LIGHTS FROM 8:30 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M., HAWAII STANDARD TIME, ON MARCH 28, 2009.
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EEP |
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URGING CONGRESS TO APPROVE THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ACT.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, AND THE KAUAI POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LAWS AND COUNTY ORDINANCES AT ANAHOLA AND ALIOMANU BEACH AREA.
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WLO, HAW, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF ADOPTING OBSERVANCE OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME IN HAWAII.
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EEP, LMG |
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URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE THE THIRD SATURDAY OF EVERY APRIL AS "HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL DAY" AND TO COORDINATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOVERY PLAN FOR THE HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL WITH THE FEDERAL AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS.
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WLO |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO START A PILOT PROJECT BY WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF HAWAII, HAWAII FOREST INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, FARM BUREAU FEDERATION OF HAWAII, AND CONSERVATION GROUPS TO ASSESS THE INVASIVE POTENTIAL VERSUS THE BENEFIT OF NEW AND EXISTING PLANTS AND RESTRICT THE USE AND ENTRY OF PLANTS WITH MORE RISK THAN BENEFIT.
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AGR/WLO, FIN |
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COMMENDING THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IMMUNIZATION PRACTICES FOR ITS RECOMMENDATION TO IMMUNIZE ALL CHILDREN AGES SIX MONTHS THROUGH AGE EIGHTEEN BEGINNING JULY 1, 2009.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING DEVELOP A PLANNING TEMPLATE FOR ENSURING SUFFICIENT REGIONAL HIGHWAY AND ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EMERGING RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES IN THE EWA DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE WAIANAE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLAN.
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TRN, WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING FACILITIES AT THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVATION AT LUALUALEI FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER PURPOSES.
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PBS, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE NEED FOR AN ACCURATE CENSUS COUNT FOR PURPOSES OF AN ACCURATE CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATION.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES, TO ASSIST IN RESOLVING ISSUES RELATED TO HOMELESS LIVING IN ABANDONED VEHICLES.
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HSG/WLO, TRN, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO IDENTIFY A PLAN TO COLLECT UNADJUDICATED FINES AND TO CONSOLIDATE ITS BACKLOG OF WARRANTS.
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PBS, JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE EMMA KWOCK CHUN CORPORATION, THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE, AND THE HISTORIC HAWAII FOUNDATION TO APPLY FOR PLACEMENT OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S PUNAHOU CIRCLE APARTMENT ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK INCREASED FEDERAL FUNDING TO INITIATE MORE COMPREHENSIVE AND WIDESPREAD HEPATITIS B EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS IN HAWAII.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENT AND SENATORS AND CONGRESS MEMBERS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO EXPEDITE IMMIGRANT VISAS FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION OF CERTAIN FILIPINO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II.
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HUS, EBM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL BICYCLE RACKS AT STATE PARKS.
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WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CLASSIFY KA IWI SHORELINE AS A STATE WILDERNESS PRESERVE.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A GLYCEMIC INDEX PROGRAM IN THE STATE TO LEAD THE NATION IN A GLYCEMIC INDEX LABELING INITIATIVE.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A BIKE PATH THROUGH THE HONOLULU DOWNTOWN AREA.
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TRN, WLO, FIN |
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SUPPORTING THE PEACE CORPS EXPANSION ACT OF 2009.
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HUS, TCI |
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CONDEMNING THE HUMAN-RIGHTS ATROCITIES AND VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN NORTHERN UGANDA AND THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, AND URGING CONGRESS TO LEAD THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN OF UGANDA AND THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO.
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HUS, TCI |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I AT MANOA TO ESTABLISH A MUSLIMS IN ASIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE.
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HED, TCI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND REDUCE UTILITY COSTS BY REDUCING AIR CONDITIONING USAGE AT THE STATE CAPITOL.
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EEP, FIN |
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SUPPORTING THE STATE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING'S PETITION TO RECLASSIFY STATE-OWNED LAND ON THE KA IWI SHORELINE FROM URBAN TO CONSERVATION, AND REQUESTING 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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WLO, JUD |
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URGING LANDLORDS TO HELP COMMERCIAL TENANTS MAINTAIN THEIR LEASES IN ORDER TO CONTINUE THEIR BUSINESS DURING DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES.
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EBM, JUD |
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DENOUNCING THE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN TIBET.
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HUS, TCI |
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URGING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO NOT DECREASE THE NUMBER OF NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS.
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JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE GRADES AND HOMEWORK AVAILABLE TO PARENTS ONLINE.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY TO EXPAND IT'S "PAY-AS-YOU-SAVE" PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WHO INSTALL SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS AND PHOTOVOLTAIC HEATING SYSTEMS.
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EEP, CPC |
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URGING FULL PRESERVATION OF UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AIR STATION EWA AS A NATIONAL MONUMENT, MUSEUM, AND RESTORED PARK FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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EBM, WLO |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO ISSUE POSTAL STAMPS HONORING THE WORLD WAR II NISEI SOLDIERS, OTHER DISTINGUISHED MILITARY UNITS IN UNITED STATES HISTORY, AND AMERICANS WHO WORKED TOWARD ENDING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
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EBM |
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REQUESTING CONGRESS TO DESIGNATE THE AREA IN HONOLULU BETWEEN KALIHI AND PUNAHOU STREETS, AND THE PALI LOOKOUT AND THE PACIFIC OCEAN AS A NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.
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TCI, WLO |
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PROCLAIMING 2009 AS THE YEAR OF THE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
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