HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

STATE OF HAWAII

TWENTY-SIXTH STATE LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION, 2011

April 4, 2011

42^nd Day

Invocation -

Mrs. May Mizuno

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1.         Roll Call

2.         Reading of the Journal

3.         Messages from the Governor

4.         Senate Communications

Received communications transmitting the following Senate Concurrent Resolutions, both having been adopted in the Senate:

            S.C.R. No. 68, S.D. 1                                   S.C.R. No. 79, S.D. 1

ORDER OF THE DAY

5.         Floor Presentations

H.R. No. 299

COMMENDING, RECOGNIZING, AND CONGRATULATING BENEDICTO R. GALINDO, M.D., ADULT FOSTER HOMECARE ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII, UNITED GROUP OF HOME OPERATORS, ALLIANCE OF RESIDENTIAL CARE ADMINISTRATORS, THE PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS OF HAWAII, ADULT FOSTER HOMES OF THE PACIFIC, AND CASE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE STATE OF HAWAII.

H.R. No. 300

HONORING AND COMMENDING GLADYS "GLADY" BURRILL FOR BEING THE OLDEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD TO COMPLETE A MARATHON.

H.R. No. 301

HONORING AND CONGRATULATING MUN LUN SCHOOL ON THEIR CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY.

6.         Unfinished Business

JUDICIARY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1302	S.B. No. 1067, S.D. 1, H.D. 2 RELATING TO PROBATION. (Adult Probation; Records Confidentiality) AS AMENDED, PASS THIRD READING

7.         Reports of Standing Committees

HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1303	H.C.R. No. 69 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT COMPANIES. REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1304	H.C.R. No. 196 REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE TO REDUCE ELECTIVE CESAREAN SECTIONS AND INDUCTION OF LABOR. REFER TO FINANCE
HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1305	H.C.R. No. 7 ENCOURAGING THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND DENTAL HYGIENE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO INCLUDE BREASTFEEDING IN EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM TO EDUCATE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO ADVOCATE AND PROMOTE BREASTFEEDING AMONG EXPECTANT MOTHERS. REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1306	H.R. No. 186, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A HAWAII MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A UNIFIED STATE MENTAL HEALTH DELIVERY SERVICE. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1307	H.C.R. No. 215, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A HAWAII MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A UNIFIED STATE MENTAL HEALTH DELIVERY SERVICE. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1308	H.C.R. No. 114, H.D. 1 URGING THE REPAIR OF CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT PLACES ON THE GROUNDS OF ‘IOLANI PALACE. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/AGRICULTURE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1309	H.R. No. 153, H.D. 1 REQUESTING EACH SCHOOL WITHIN A REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT WHERE TARO FARMS ARE LOCATED TO SERVE POI OR OTHER TARO PRODUCTS, AND REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE AGRICULTURE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO ARRANGE FOR WORK, VOLUNTEER, OR STUDY OPPORTUNITIES ON TARO FARMS. AS AMENDED, REFER TO EDUCATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1310	H.C.R. No. 177, H.D. 1 REQUESTING EACH SCHOOL WITHIN A REGIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT WHERE TARO FARMS ARE LOCATED TO SERVE POI OR OTHER TARO PRODUCTS, AND REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE AGRICULTURE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO ARRANGE FOR WORK, VOLUNTEER, OR STUDY OPPORTUNITIES ON TARO FARMS. AS AMENDED, REFER TO EDUCATION
HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1311	H.R. No. 258 EXPRESSING LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT FOR AND REQUESTING THE REMOVAL OF THE TERM "TREATY OF ANNEXATION" CAST IN BRONZE ON THE STATUE OF PRESIDENT MCKINLEY ON THE GROUNDS OF MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL. REFER TO EDUCATION
HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1312	H.C.R. No. 293 EXPRESSING LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT FOR AND REQUESTING THE REMOVAL OF THE TERM "TREATY OF ANNEXATION" CAST IN BRONZE ON THE STATUE OF PRESIDENT MCKINLEY ON THE GROUNDS OF MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL. REFER TO EDUCATION
JUDICIARY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1313	H.R. No. 116 REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLOSED PRIMARIES CONDUCTED BY OTHER STATES AND THE CORRESPONDING EFFECT ON VOTER TURNOUT. REFER TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1314	H.C.R. No. 136 REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLOSED PRIMARIES CONDUCTED BY OTHER STATES AND THE CORRESPONDING EFFECT ON VOTER TURNOUT. REFER TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1315	H.R. No. 117 REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF DIVERTING DRUG POSSESSION OFFENDERS FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS. REFER TO FINANCE
JUDICIARY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1316	H.C.R. No. 137 REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF DIVERTING DRUG POSSESSION OFFENDERS FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS. REFER TO FINANCE
AGRICULTURE/HIGHER EDUCATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1317	H.R. No. 77, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE CURRENT LAWS, RULES, AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE REGARDING HIGH RISK PLANTS REQUIRING INTERVENTION. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1318	H.C.R. No. 84, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE CURRENT LAWS, RULES, AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE REGARDING HIGH RISK PLANTS REQUIRING INTERVENTION. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
HIGHER EDUCATION/CULTURE & THE ARTS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1319	H.C.R. No. 120 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS TO ESTABLISH A MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM IN ETHNIC STUDIES IN THE ETHNIC STUDIES DEPARTMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA. REFER TO FINANCE
HIGHER EDUCATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1320	H.C.R. No. 261, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CATALOGUE ALL TREES OF HISTORIC VALUE AND ADOPT A PROCEDURE FOR BUILDING DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND EXPANSION THAT PERMITS THE PRESERVATION OF SUCH TREES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO CULTURE & THE ARTS
HUMAN SERVICES
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1321	H.R. No. 112 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW CONFIDENTIALITY LAWS PERTAINING TO COURT INVOLVED, MULTI-AGENCY YOUTH. REFER TO JUDICIARY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1322	H.C.R. No. 132 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW CONFIDENTIALITY LAWS PERTAINING TO COURT INVOLVED, MULTI-AGENCY YOUTH. REFER TO JUDICIARY
HUMAN SERVICES
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1323	H.R. No. 136 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIALIZED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT WITHIN THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES BRANCH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1324	H.C.R. No. 155 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIALIZED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT WITHIN THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES BRANCH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. REFER TO FINANCE
HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1325	H.R. No. 61 REQUESTING HEALTH INSURERS IN HAWAII TO PROVIDE COVERAGE OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES RELATED TO PALLIATIVE CARE. REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1326	H.C.R. No. 68 REQUESTING HEALTH INSURERS IN HAWAII TO PROVIDE COVERAGE OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES RELATED TO PALLIATIVE CARE. REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1327	H.R. No. 48 REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PAIN AND PALLIATIVE CARE POLICY. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1328	H.C.R. No. 55 REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PAIN AND PALLIATIVE CARE POLICY. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1329	H.C.R. No. 25 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT ON LEGISLATION.  MANDATING COVERAGE OF PALLIATIVE CARE. REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1330	H.R. No. 283, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING AN ARENA AND TESTING AND INSPECTION FACILITY ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS ON MOLOKAI FOR THE PURPOSE OF TESTING BACKYARD POULTRY FLOCKS FOR AVIAN DISEASES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO AGRICULTURE
HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1331	H.C.R. No. 318, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING AN ARENA AND TESTING AND INSPECTION FACILITY ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS ON MOLOKAI FOR THE PURPOSE OF TESTING BACKYARD POULTRY FLOCKS FOR AVIAN DISEASES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO AGRICULTURE
JUDICIARY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1332	H.R. No. 174 REQUESTING THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE RULES OF EVIDENCE TO STUDY AND REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII UNIFORM COLLABORATIVE LAW ACT. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1333	H.C.R. No. 202 REQUESTING THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE RULES OF EVIDENCE TO STUDY AND REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII UNIFORM COLLABORATIVE LAW ACT. FOR ADOPTION
HUMAN SERVICES
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1334	H.R. No. 72, H.D. 2 REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO EXAMINE FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS TO ALLOW STATES TO MORE READILY ENACT UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION-RELATED LAWS THAT ALLOW FEAR OF DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE TO BE A VALID REASON FOR NOT ACCEPTING SUITABLE WORK. AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1335	H.C.R. No. 80, H.D. 2 REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO EXAMINE FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS TO ALLOW STATES TO MORE READILY ENACT UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION-RELATED LAWS THAT ALLOW FEAR OF DOMESTIC OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE TO BE A VALID REASON FOR NOT ACCEPTING SUITABLE WORK. AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION
HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1336	H.R. No. 180 RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS WOMEN'S HEALTH MONTH. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1337	H.C.R. No. 209 RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS WOMEN'S HEALTH MONTH. FOR ADOPTION
HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1338	H.C.R. No. 4, H.D. 1 DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY AS LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII. AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

8.         Third Reading

JUDICIARY
	S.B. No. 1533, S.D. 1, H.D. 1 RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. (Cruelty to Animals; Exception for Insects, Vermin, and Other Pests) (Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1300) PASS THIRD READING
	S.B. No. 105, S.D. 2, H.D. 1 RELATING TO UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH. (Real Property; Probate) (Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1301) PASS THIRD READING

9.         Announcements

                        Floor Presentations for Tuesday, April 5, 2011:

HONORING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, ALOHA COUNCIL AND MAUI COUNTY COUNCIL, AND THEIR BOARD MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND SUPPORTERS IN HAWAII.

COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN ROBOTICS.