OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-SIXTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 34
27th LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 10, 2011
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Committee Abbreviations:
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AGR - Agriculture |
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CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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CUA - Culture & the Arts |
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EDN - Education |
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EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection |
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ERB - Economic Revitalization & Business |
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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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INT - International Affairs |
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JUD - Judiciary |
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LAB - Labor & Public Employment |
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LMG - Legislative Management |
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PBM - Public Safety & Military Affairs |
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TOU - Tourism |
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TRN - Transportation |
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WLO - Water, Land, & Ocean Resources |
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REFERRAL
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ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT OF 1976 TO STRENGTHEN CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT THROUGH POLICY REFORMS.
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HLT |
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URGING THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO IMPLEMENT A 'PLUS-ONE' MODEL PLAYOFF SYSTEM TO DETERMINE A NATIONAL CHAMPION IN THE FOOTBALL BOWL SUBDIVISION OF COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL.
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HED |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO PROVIDE FOR USE ANY PROPERTIES, STRUCTURES, AND BUILDINGS, FOR EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS, SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE, IN PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, EXCESS, AND UNDERUTILIZED OR UNOCCUPIED UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION.
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HUS/WLO/HSG, EDN, FIN |
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AFFIRMING THE PARENTAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE THIS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION.
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HUS, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO DESIGNATE THE FACILITY OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE LOCATED AT 330 SARATOGA ROAD IN HONOLULU, HAWAII AS THE DON HO POST OFFICE BUILDING.
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CUA |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO ISSUE A COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP HONORING MUSICIAN AND ENTERTAINER, DON HO.
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CUA |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM TO REVIEW THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HAWAII'S COASTAL AND MARINE RESOURCES.
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EEP, HED, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF S. 1337, THE FILIPINO VETERANS FAMILY REUNIFICATION ACT OF 2009, OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION, TO EXPEDITE FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR CERTAIN FILIPINO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II.
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PBM, INT |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A MOTORSPORTS CENTER ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING A PILOT PROJECT TO STUDY AND REDUCE THE MORNING TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON THE MEHEULA PARKWAY GOING ONTO THE H-2 FREEWAY FROM MILILANI MAUKA.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO SEEK AN AGREEMENT WITH MAJOR TELEVISION NETWORKS AND MAINLAND WEATHER CHANNELS TO INCLUDE A REPORT OF HAWAII'S WEATHER IN THEIR WEATHER REPORTS.
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TOU |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ANALYZE THE PROBABLE EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED MANDATED COVERAGE OF HEALTH INSURANCE FOR TOBACCO CESSATION AND ASSESS WHETHER ITS ENACTMENT IS CONSISTENT WITH STATE POLICY.
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HLT/CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON REDUCING THE SEWER AND UTILITY LINE LOAD BY REPAIRING AN ARTERY TO ALLOW TRADITIONAL WATER FLOW TO KALAUHA‘IHA‘I FISHPOND AND MAUNALUA BAY.
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TRN/WLO, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT OF 1976 TO STRENGTHEN CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT THROUGH POLICY REFORMS.
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HLT |
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URGING THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO IMPLEMENT A 'PLUS-ONE' MODEL PLAYOFF SYSTEM TO DETERMINE A NATIONAL CHAMPION IN THE FOOTBALL BOWL SUBDIVISION OF COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL.
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HED |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO PROVIDE FOR USE ANY PROPERTIES, STRUCTURES, AND BUILDINGS, FOR EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS, SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE, IN PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, EXCESS, AND UNDERUTILIZED OR UNOCCUPIED UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION.
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HUS/WLO/HSG, EDN, FIN |
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AFFIRMING THE PARENTAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROPOSE THIS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION.
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HUS, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO DESIGNATE THE FACILITY OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE LOCATED AT 330 SARATOGA ROAD IN HONOLULU, HAWAII AS THE DON HO POST OFFICE BUILDING.
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CUA |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO ISSUE A COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP HONORING MUSICIAN AND ENTERTAINER, DON HO.
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CUA |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM TO REVIEW THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HAWAII'S COASTAL AND MARINE RESOURCES.
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EEP, HED, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF S. 1337, THE FILIPINO VETERANS FAMILY REUNIFICATION ACT OF 2009, OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION, TO EXPEDITE FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR CERTAIN FILIPINO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II.
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PBM, INT |
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REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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EDN, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A MOTORSPORTS CENTER ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING A PILOT PROJECT TO STUDY AND REDUCE THE MORNING TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON THE MEHEULA PARKWAY GOING ONTO THE H‑2 FREEWAY FROM MILILANI MAUKA.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO SEEK AN AGREEMENT WITH MAJOR TELEVISION NETWORKS AND MAINLAND WEATHER CHANNELS TO INCLUDE A REPORT OF HAWAII'S WEATHER IN THEIR WEATHER REPORTS.
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TOU |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ANALYZE THE PROBABLE EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED MANDATED COVERAGE OF HEALTH INSURANCE FOR TOBACCO CESSATION AND ASSESS WHETHER ITS ENACTMENT IS CONSISTENT WITH STATE POLICY.
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HLT/CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON REDUCING THE SEWER AND UTILITY LINE LOAD BY REPAIRING AN ARTERY TO ALLOW TRADITIONAL WATER FLOW TO KALAUHA‘IHA‘I FISHPOND AND MAUNALUA BAY.
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TRN/WLO, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Repeals the civil service exemptions for the first and second deputy sheriffs. Effective 01/01/2013.
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PBM/LAB, FIN |
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RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS. Increases the amount of cannabis that constitutes an adequate supply by allowing a qualifying patient to possess 10 cannabis plants and 5 ounces of cannabis at any given time. Makes identification of the site where cannabis is grown confidential. Prohibits the department of public safety from requiring that a certifying physician be the patient's primary care physician. Prohibits certifying physicians from naming or describing a patient's particular debilitating condition. Increases the permissible ratio of patients to caregivers by allowing a caregiver to grow cannabis for no more than 3 patients at any given time. Allows transfer to another qualified patient and transport of medical marijuana without prosecution. (SD1)
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HLT/PBM, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII PENAL CODE. Beginning 01/01/2012, retroactively requires that multiple terms of imprisonment run concurrently unless the court orders or the law mandates that the terms run consecutively. Effective immediately, directs department of public safety to recalculate the sentences of inmates who submit written requests and, if warranted by the recalculation, release the inmates. Clarifies that resentencing of defendants whose sentence was imposed prior to effective date of Act 193 shall not be considered as a reopening of a final judgment or impose any liability upon State for sentencing errors. (SD1)
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RELATING TO FAIR HOUSING EXEMPTIONS. Makes exemptions from state fair housing laws consistent with similar exemptions found in the federal Fair Housing Act and makes protected groups consistent throughout Chapter 515, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1)
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HSG, JUD |
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RE-REFERRAL
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RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY LICENSING ACT. Amends section of motor vehicle industry licensing act to reflect updated statutory cross-references and make nonsubstantive technical amendments.
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TRN, CPC |
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RELATING TO ROADWAY MATERIALS. Clarifies that state agencies may purchase roadway materials with a minimum recycled glass content. Allows use of minimum glass of ten per cent crushed glass aggregate in all basecourse and subbase. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO COSTS OF RELOCATION AND UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITY FACILITIES. Allow any utility owner whose facility occupies state highway rights-of-way to provide their share of costs up front to the affected state agency for encumbrance of funds in related contracts by way of an agreement to pay. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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TRN/CPC, FIN |
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