OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-SIXTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 39
31st LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 16, 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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CONVENING A LEGISLATIVE NOISE POLLUTION TASK FORCE TO REVIEW BEST PRACTICES FROM OTHER STATES IN REDUCING URBAN NOISE POLLUTION.
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EEP, LMG |
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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.
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HED/CUA, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE PROVISION OF SECURITY AT THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
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PBM/HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO REPLACE THE EXISTING HIGHWAY LIGHTING SYSTEMS ON STATE ROADS WITH LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE (LED) LIGHTING SYSTEMS.
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EEP/TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS ADOPT RULES TO REQUIRE INSTALLERS OF AFTERMARKET MOBILE ELECTRONICS TO EDUCATE CUSTOMERS REGARDING APPLICABLE NOISE LAWS; THE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS VIGOROUSLY ENFORCE LAWS RELATING TO PROHIBITED NOISE; AND MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS WHEN USING THEIR AUDIO EQUIPMENT.
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EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ENSURE THAT THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS COMPLY WITH THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE PREFERENCES FOR HAWAII PRODUCTS TO PROMOTE GROWTH OF THE STATE'S AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY AND THEREBY ASSURE FOOD SECURITY FOR HAWAII'S CITIZENS.
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AGR/ERB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO RETURN HAWAII PRISONERS HELD IN MAINLAND FACILITIES AND TO CONSTRUCT A NEW CORRECTIONAL FACILITY AT PANAEWA NEAR HILO.
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PBM, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD LEGALIZE AND REGULATE ONLINE POKER.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THE CORPORATION'S EFFICIENCY AND PROGRAMS TO BETTER ADDRESS CURRENT AND FUTURE AGRICULTURAL ISSUES.
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AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW CONFIDENTIALITY LAWS PERTAINING TO COURT INVOLVED, MULTI-AGENCY YOUTH.
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HUS, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE HOW TO EXPAND SCHOOL GARDENS PROGRAMS STATEWIDE.
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HLT/AGR, EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING ALL ACTIVE, RESERVE, AND GUARD COMPONENTS OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY AND THE ACTIVE AND RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD TO MAKE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUAL CARE FOR THE DOMESTIC ANIMALS OWNED BY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY AND UNITED STATES COAST GUARD WHO ARE REQUIRED TO DEPLOY OR RELOCATE.
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PBM |
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URGING THE REDUCTION OF VOTING MAJORITY OF THE STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL ON KAUAI TO TEN, TO ALLOW FOR QUORUM AT COUNCIL MEETINGS.
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HUS |
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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.
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JUD, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF DIVERTING DRUG POSSESSION OFFENDERS FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
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JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTRACT WITH INDEPENDENT RESEARCHERS TO REVIEW HAWAII'S DRUG POLICIES AND EVALUATE THEIR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS.
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HUS/HLT, JUD, FIN |
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URGING ALL HAWAII HIGH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES.
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HAW, EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE REPAIR OF CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT PLACES ON THE GROUNDS OF ‘IOLANI PALACE.
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HAW/WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER WHETHER THE TWO DEPARTMENTS SHOULD ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO HAVE THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS ADMINISTER AND OPERATE A COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM FOR OFFENDERS ON HAWAII ISLAND.
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HAW/PBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO REPORT ON STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM AMONG NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
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HAW, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A HAWAIIAN CULTURAL RESOURCES WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A COMPREHENSIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY DATABASE.
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HAW/CUA, FIN |
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URGING THE PROVISION OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INPUT ON POTENTIAL USES FOR THE FORMER KULANI CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.
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PBM, FIN |
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CONVENING A LEGISLATIVE NOISE POLLUTION TASK FORCE TO REVIEW BEST PRACTICES FROM OTHER STATES IN REDUCING URBAN NOISE POLLUTION.
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EEP, LMG |
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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.
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HED/CUA, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE PROVISION OF SECURITY AT THE HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL.
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PBM/HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO REPLACE THE EXISTING HIGHWAY LIGHTING SYSTEMS ON STATE ROADS WITH LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE (LED) LIGHTING SYSTEMS.
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EEP/TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS ADOPT RULES TO REQUIRE INSTALLERS OF AFTERMARKET MOBILE ELECTRONICS TO EDUCATE CUSTOMERS REGARDING APPLICABLE NOISE LAWS; THE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS VIGOROUSLY ENFORCE LAWS RELATING TO PROHIBITED NOISE; AND MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS WHEN USING THEIR AUDIO EQUIPMENT.
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EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ENSURE THAT THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS COMPLY WITH THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE PREFERENCES FOR HAWAII PRODUCTS TO PROMOTE GROWTH OF THE STATE'S AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY AND THEREBY ASSURE FOOD SECURITY FOR HAWAII'S CITIZENS.
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AGR/ERB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO RETURN HAWAII PRISONERS HELD IN MAINLAND FACILITIES AND TO CONSTRUCT A NEW CORRECTIONAL FACILITY AT PANAEWA NEAR HILO.
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PBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN EARNED-TIME PROGRAM.
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PBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE HOW THE COMPENSATION OF STATE AND COUNTY EMPLOYEES IN THE STATE COMPARES WITH THAT OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN OTHER STATES AND JURISDICTIONS.
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LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR STATE FUNDED DRUG COVERAGE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ON THE USE OF REBATES, MANUFACTURER PAYMENTS, INCENTIVES, PRESCRIPTION REIMBURSEMENTS AND PATIENTS RIGHT TO SELECT A PHARMACY PROVIDER OF THEIR OWN CHOICE.
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LAB/HUS/HLT, CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE INFERTILITY PROCEDURE COVERAGE.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD LEGALIZE AND REGULATE ONLINE POKER.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THE CORPORATION'S EFFICIENCY AND PROGRAMS TO BETTER ADDRESS CURRENT AND FUTURE AGRICULTURAL ISSUES.
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AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW CONFIDENTIALITY LAWS PERTAINING TO COURT INVOLVED, MULTI-AGENCY YOUTH.
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HUS, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE HOW TO EXPAND SCHOOL GARDENS PROGRAMS STATEWIDE.
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HLT/AGR, EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING ALL ACTIVE, RESERVE, AND GUARD COMPONENTS OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY AND THE ACTIVE AND RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD TO MAKE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUAL CARE FOR THE DOMESTIC ANIMALS OWNED BY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY AND UNITED STATES COAST GUARD WHO ARE REQUIRED TO DEPLOY OR RELOCATE.
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PBM |
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URGING THE REDUCTION OF VOTING MAJORITY OF THE STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL ON KAUAI TO TEN, TO ALLOW FOR QUORUM AT COUNCIL MEETINGS.
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HUS |
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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.
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JUD, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF DIVERTING DRUG POSSESSION OFFENDERS FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
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JUD, FIN |
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RE-REFERRAL
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Directs the department of health and state civil defense to report to the legislature on progress in implementing the recommendations of the statewide dialysis emergency plan. Appropriates funds to upgrade dialysis facilities and implement the plan. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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