OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER

TWENTY-SIXTH STATE LEGISLATURE

 

COMMITTEE REFERRALS

 

 

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NO. 41

33rd LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 18, 2011

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Committee Abbreviations:

 


AGR -  Agriculture

CPC -   Consumer Protection & Commerce

CUA -  Culture & the Arts

EDN -  Education

EEP -   Energy & Environmental Protection

ERB -   Economic Revitalization & Business

FIN -    Finance

HAW - Hawaiian Affairs

HED -  Higher Education

HLT -   Health

HSG -   Housing

HUS -  Human Services

INT -    International Affairs

JUD -   Judiciary

LAB -  Labor & Public Employment

LMG -  Legislative Management

PBM -  Public Safety & Military Affairs

TOU -  Tourism

TRN -  Transportation

WLO - Water, Land, & Ocean Resources


 

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Committee

 

 

RE-REFERRAL

 

 

 

 

SB4, SD1

RELATING TO GAMBLING.

Amends definition of advance gambling activity to clarify that purchase of sweepstakes entry that also provides nominal non-gambling value advances gambling even if sweepstakes entry can be obtained without payment of consideration.  Eliminates free play, beginning 01/01/2013, as a defense under certain circumstances.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

 

ERB/JUD, FIN

SB209, SD1

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST PALOLO CHINESE HOME AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Palolo Chinese Home in financing the capital costs related to the expansion, construction, and rebuilding of its facilities.  (SD1)

 

FIN

SB892, SD2

RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.

Amends certain laws regarding the use of service animals in statutes relating to dog licensing, public conveyances, and discriminatory practices in real estate transactions to address issues with obsolescence and inconsistency with the ADA and FHA.  (SD2)

 

HLT, FIN

SB1382, SD2

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Creates task force to examine Higher Education Act of 1965, to ensure compliance re state authorization of institutions offering educational programs beyond secondary education; and make recommendations re consolidation within one state agency of licensing and authorization functions of all primary, secondary, and post-secondary educational institutions in the State.  Requires LRB to provide research and administrative support.  Requires report to Legislature.  Effective 07/01/2050.  (SD2)

 

HED/EDN, FIN