OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-SIXTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 43
34th LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 21, 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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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF MANAGERS DRIVE AND HIAPO STREET IN WAIPAHU.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN STUDY OF THE INTERSECTION OF MOKUOLA AND HIKIMOE STREETS IN WAIPAHU.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REEVALUATE AND UPDATE THE STATE WATER PROJECTS PLAN AND THE NORTH KONA WATER MASTER PLAN.
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WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXAMINE THE COST SAVINGS OF LIMITING THE HOURS WHEN ROADWAY LIGHTING IS TURNED ON OR REMOVING ROADWAY LIGHTS COMPLETELY.
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EEP/TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY TO UPHOLD AND SAFEGUARD RELIGIOUS AND HUMAN RIGHTS, TO CEASE DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE, TO GRANT THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH APPROPRIATE ECUMENICAL RECOGNITION, ECCLESIASTIC SUCCESSION, AND THE RIGHT TO TRAIN CLERGY OF ALL NATIONALITIES, AND TO RESPECT THE PROPERTY RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND RELIGIOUS RIGHTS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE.
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URGING THE PERFORMANCE OF A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS ON THE REDUCTION OF STREET LIGHTING ON OAHU AND AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTS THIS REDUCTION MAY HAVE ON LIGHT POLLUTION.
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EEP/TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CREATION OF THE LUPUS AWARENESS TASK FORCE.
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HLT, FIN |
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AFFIRMING THE INTENT OF THE LEGISLATURE THAT AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE HEALTH SERVICES AND FACILITIES PLAN BE DONE THROUGH THE PUBLIC HEARINGS PROCESS.
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HLT, JUD |
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SUPPORTING THE WORKFORCE PIPELINE PROGRAM OF THE THIRTY METER TELESCOPE PROJECT.
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HED, ERB/LAB, FIN |
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URGING THE JUDICIARY TO EXPEDITE THE SELECTION OF THE SITE FOR THE KONA JUDICIARY COMPLEX AND CONSIDER LA‘I‘OPUA AS A POTENTIAL SITE FOR THE COMPLEX.
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JUD, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE HOW THE LAND USE COMMISSION CAN REQUIRE MITIGATION FOR THE LOSS OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
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WLO/AGR, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A FLOOD CONTROL TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE THE CHALLENGES OF FLOOD CONTROL.
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WLO/PBM, FIN |
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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.
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JUD |
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RECOGNIZING THE SEVERITY OF THE CRISIS BEING EXPERIENCED BY THE PEOPLE OF JAPAN WITH THE RECENT EVENTS OF AN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI AND URGING THE HAWAII STATE GOVERNMENT EXPRESS THE COMPASSION OF THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE, THE ONENESS IN OUR CULTURAL OHANA, AND FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS TIES, AND FURNISHING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, BASIC NECESSITIES, AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO THE JAPANESE PEOPLE.
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FORM A TASK FORCE TO INITIATE THE PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS TO DEVELOP A CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT FACILITY TO HOUSE ONE THOUSAND TO ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED INMATES ON UNDEVELOPED HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.
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PBM/HAW, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACT 1, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2011.
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HLT, JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO BEGIN DISCUSSIONS AND PLANS TO ESTABLISH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO BUILD PRISONS AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES IN THE STATE.
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PBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC-PRIVATE CORRECTIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF PRISONS IN HAWAII.
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PBM, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS WOMEN'S HEALTH MONTH.
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HLT |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES, TO DETERMINE THE POPULATION OF THE AKULE SPECIES AND ESTABLISH A MANAGEMENT PRACTICE TO PRESERVE THE SPECIES.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING TASK FORCE TO REVIEW EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING PILOT PROJECTS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING SYSTEM IN HAWAII.
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HLT, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING THE MY SAFE DRAWER COMPUTER APPLICATION FOR FOSTER YOUTH WHO ARE TRANSITIONING OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE COUNTY OF KAUAI TO WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE UNIFORM RULES AND ORDINANCES REGULATING THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON KAUAI'S BEACHES.
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WLO/TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE, NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15, 2011, ON THE PROGRESS OF THE KOKE'E STATE PARK ADVISORY COUNCIL.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A HAWAII MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A UNIFIED STATE MENTAL HEALTH DELIVERY SERVICE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO EXPLORE THE OPTIONS OF TELECOMMUNICATING FOR COMMITTEE HEARINGS.
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LMG, FIN |
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URGING THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO HOLD A PRESEASON FOOTBALL GAME IN HAWAII.
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TOU |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING THE COMMISSION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE BY A PARENT, TO ASSESS THE APPLICATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SECTION 571-46, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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HLT, JUD, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE CURRENT LAW AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF VACATION CREDITS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES THAT TRANSFER TO ANOTHER DEPARTMENT IN THE SAME JURISDICTION OR TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE AHUPUAA SURROUNDING NA WAI EHA IN MAUI.
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WLO/HAW, FIN |
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URGING FAMILIES THAT EXPERIENCE BULLYING IN THE HOME TO SEEK COUNSELING AND THE JUDICIARY TO REQUIRE COUNSELING FOR THOSE CONVICTED OF A CRIME WHOSE FACTS SUGGEST BULLYING.
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JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE COUNSELING FOR ANYONE INVOLVED WITH BULLYING IN SCHOOL AND POSSIBLE EXPULSION FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY THEREWITH.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE INCORPORATION OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN SCHOOL MEALS AND EXPANSION OF THE AGRICULTURE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO WORK, VOLUNTEER, OR STUDY AT FARMS.
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EDN, AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE ENTITIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO ITS BENEFICIARIES TO ENCOURAGE SUCCESSFUL FARMING ON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL LANDS.
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HAW/AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING KANAKA VILLAGES FOR HOMELESS NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
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HAW/HSG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT ORDINANCES IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING CULTURALLY VALUABLE SITES.
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CUA, WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII AND EACH OF THE COUNTIES TO EXEMPT KULEANA LANDOWNERS FROM PAYING ANY STATE, COUNTY, OR MUNICIPAL TAXES, FEES, OR CHARGES FOR WATER USAGE IN CONNECTION WITH KULEANA LANDOWNERS' APPURTENANT WATER RIGHTS.
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HAW/WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER CHILDREN OF FAMILIES RECEIVING TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES FEDERAL FUNDS HAVE A HIGHER RATE OF TRUANCY.
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EDN, HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INVESTIGATE ILLEGAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, ILLEGAL DUMPING, AND TO PROSECUTE THOSE FOUND TO BE RUNNING THESE SYSTEMS OR DUMPING ILLEGALLY.
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EEP, JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ACCEPT THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (ACT) SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE EXAMINATION RESULTS FOR DETERMINING IF A SCHOOL IS MEETING "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND' COMPLIANCE.
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EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE ADOPTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
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INT |
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REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PUBLICIZE CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL TREATIES AND PROTOCOLS TO COUNTY AND STATE AGENCIES AND TO PREPARE TEMPLATES FOR COUNTY AND STATE AGENCIES TO USE TO CREATE REPORTS PERTAINING TO THOSE TREATIES AND PROTOCOLS.
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SUPPORTING DW AINA LE'A DEVELOPMENT LLC'S CONTINUED BUILDOUT OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE MAUNA LANI RESORT DEVELOPMENT AND WAIKOLOA VILLAGE, AS PERMITTED BY THE STATE AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS.
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WLO/HSG |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM FOR THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF FLUORESCENT, COMPACT FLUORESCENT, AND HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LAMPS AND TO RESTRICT OR PREVENT THE DISPOSAL OF THESE ITEMS IN LANDFILLS OR BY INCINERATION.
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EEP, FIN |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO PROVIDE HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION WAIVERS FOR ALL ENROLLED NATIVE HAWAIIAN STUDENTS.
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HAW, HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ENFORCE THE FEDERAL TRADEMARK FOR KONA COFFEE.
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AGR, JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO RELEASE PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL LEASES TO ITS BENEFICIARIES.
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AGR/HAW, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF ALLOWING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES PROVIDING GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE TO CONDUCT RANDOM DRUG TESTING OF ADULT INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND SUSPENDING THIS ASSISTANCE IF THE INDIVIDUAL TESTS POSITIVE FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
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HUS, JUD, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING MAY 2011 AS AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION MONTH IN HAWAII.
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HLT |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND FOSTER INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS.
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INT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAWAII AND THE PROVINCE OF MARRAKESH OF THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO.
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REQUESTING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS AND EACH COUNTY TO ASSIST IN THE RELIEF AND RECOVERY EFFORTS OF THOSE IN HAWAII AFFECTED BY THE MARCH 11, 2011, TSUNAMI.
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PBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO WORK TOGETHER TO IDENTIFY SUITABLE STATE LANDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH TECHNOLOGY PARK ON OAHU.
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ERB/WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS FOR ALL STATE BUILDINGS BASED ON HEALTH AND SAFETY NEEDS.
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FIN |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO EXPEDITE PAYMENT OF WAR BENEFITS TO FILIPINO VETERANS WHO FOUGHT IN WORLD WAR II BUT WERE SUBSEQUENTLY DENIED THEIR ENTITLED BENEFITS.
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PBM, INT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ENGAGE IN DATA EXCHANGES IN ORDER TO VERIFY THE ELIGIBILITY OF RECIPIENTS OF MEDICAID ASSISTANCE.
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HUS/LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PROJECTED NET LOSS TO HAWAII RESIDENTS IN THEIR FEDERAL TAX LIABILITY THAT IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE STATE AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ARE CURRENTLY FUNDED.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
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LAB/ERB, FIN |
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REQUESTING GOVERNMENT COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT METHODS OF IMPROVING THE PREVENTION OF TEENAGE PREGNANCIES.
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EDN, HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO'S PACIFIC AQUACULTURE AND COASTAL RESOURCES CENTER TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR THE STEWARDSHIP OF MARINE PROTECTED AREAS.
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HED, WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE THE CREATION OF A NEW, SUSTAINABLE SYMPHONY IN THE WAKE OF THE LIQUIDATION OF THE HONOLULU SYMPHONY.
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CUA, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE HOW BEST TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN THE USE OF SCHOOL GARDENS STATEWIDE.
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EDN, AGR/HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO RECONSIDER ITS PRACTICE OF REMOVING TREES WITH HISTORIC VALUE.
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HED, CUA |
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REQUESTING THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS OR APPLICATION OF CERTIFIED FIRE-RETARDANT COATINGS IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS TO BE REQUIRED UNDER THE STATE BUILDING CODE.
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PBM, HSG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF PRIVATE BOATING FACILITIES STATEWIDE AND DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF GENERATING ADDITIONAL REVENUES FROM COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS OCCURRING AT OR FROM THESE FACILITIES.
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WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO RELEASE OR RESTORE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR PROGRAMS SERVING THE HOMELESS POPULATION ON THE LEEWARD COAST OF OAHU.
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HUS/HSG, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS "DOWN SYNDROME EDUCATION AWARENESS MONTH" IN HAWAII.
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HLT |
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REQUESTING APPLICATION FOR, GRANTING OF, AND FISCAL SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF AND EMERGENCY PREVENTION EFFORTS FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN THE WAKE OF THE MARCH 11, 2011, TSUNAMI.
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PBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE TO PURCHASE FUEL.
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CPC/JUD, FIN |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR REDUCING THE SURCHARGE IMPOSED ON THE COUNTIES FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE SURCHARGE ON THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX TO FUND MASS TRANSIT PROJECTS.
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TRN, FIN |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NO-FAULT INSURANCE DATABASE REPORTING SYSTEM.
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TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF REQUIRING THAT ALL LEGISLATION PROPOSING TO INCREASE THE RATE OF ANY TAX COLLECTED BY THE STATE OR TO ENACT A NEW TAX BE PASSED BY A TWO-THIRDS SUPERMAJORITY VOTE.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 6, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO REQUIRE ANY CANDIDATE FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE OFFICE TO BE A RESIDENT OF THE DISTRICT THAT THE CANDIDATE WILL REPRESENT FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE APPLICABLE GENERAL OR SPECIAL ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT TO OFFICE.
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JUD, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO REVIEW STATE EXECUTIVE BRANCH PRACTICES IN DETERMINING WHETHER TO RELEASE FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE LEGISLATURE.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ESTABLISH A GAMING TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF ALLOWING GAMING AND ESTABLISHING CASINO OPERATIONS ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
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HAW, JUD, FIN |
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DECLARING ‘A‘A AS THE STATE ROCK.
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CUA |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO LIFT THE BAN ON PRIVATE FUNDING OF ABORTIONS AT MILITARY BASES.
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PBM/HLT |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DRUG ABUSE AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO DETERMINE WHETHER BATH SALTS, ALSO KNOWN AS MEPHEDRONE AND METHYLENEDIOXYPYROVALERONE, SHOULD BE DESIGNATED AS A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
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PBM/HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE SCHOOL OF TRAVEL INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO DEVELOP ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE TOURISM-RELATED CAPABILITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION DATA PORTAL.
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HED, TOU, FIN |
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URGING RETAILERS TO PROVIDE DISCOUNTS TO FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS, AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL IN DEFERENCE TO THEIR WORK FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY.
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PBM, ERB |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEMBERS ACTING IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY OR TO ENSURE THAT NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE DEFENDED.
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JUD |
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SUPPORTING A POLICY FOR THE BROADCAST OF ALL PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO INCREASE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN STATE AFFAIRS.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES LIMITING THE POSSESSION OF PET ANIMALS.
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HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO MEASURE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE POST RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE IN FULFILLING ITS PURPOSE TO HELP OFFSET THE RISING COST OF LIVING AND KEEP UP WITH INFLATION.
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LAB, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO TO SEEK GRANT MONEYS AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDYING THE FEASIBILITY OF INCORPORATING NATIVE HAWAIIAN PLANT SPECIES IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
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HED, HAW, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES THAT WOULD INCREASE ACCESS TO PUBLIC HOUSING FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
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HSG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO SUPPORT A WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTES ITS BENEFITS AND BURDENS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY.
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HLT, EEP, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND ITS PILOT PROJECTS TO COOL HAWAII'S CLASSROOMS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
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WLO, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAWAII AND THE PROVINCE OF LIMA, PERU.
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INT/ERB |
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REQUESTING COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURERS TO SUBMIT PREMIUM INFORMATION TO THE LEGISLATURE.
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ERB, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO FIND WAYS TO MORE EFFECTIVELY ENFORCE THE STATE'S CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAWS THAT MAY APPLY TO UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS.
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ERB, CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO AUDIT THE SPENDING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS FROM JULY 1, 2001, TO JUNE 30, 2010, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE LEGISLATURE ON CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING HOMESTEAD LOTS.
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HAW, LMG, FIN |
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URGING SUPPORT FOR DATA GATHERING RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE XII, SECTION 1 OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.
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HAW, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO TO SEARCH FOR A SITE IN LOWER PUNA TO HOUSE A LEARNING CENTER.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING A FISCAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF THE KAHO‘OLAWE REHABILITATION TRUST FUND AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY AND EVALUATE CERTAIN ISSUES CONCERNING THE KAHO‘OLAWE ISLAND RESERVE.
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HAW, LMG, FIN |
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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.
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HAW, EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ALLOW INDIVIDUAL WASTEWATER SYSTEMS TO BE A VIABLE AND AFFORDABLE SOLUTION TO SAFELY TREAT WASTEWATER RATHER THAN REQUIRING COSTLY CONNECTION TO MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS.
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EEP, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS FOR ITS STUDY ON THE DISPARATE TREATMENT OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS IN THE CRIMINAL-JUSTICE SYSTEM.
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HAW, PBM |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE STATE'S COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 5 OF ACT 178, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2006.
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HAW/WLO, LMG, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE AND EXPAND HERITAGE TOURISM.
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CUA/TOU, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION (APEC) HOST COMMITTEE SELECT PRODUCTS UNIQUE TO HAWAII THAT SHOWCASE HAWAII'S EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE.
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INT/AGR |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CREATE A NEW LANE ON LILIHA STREET BETWEEN KING STREET AND VINEYARD BOULEVARD.
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TRN, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2012 AS "HAWAI`I-GROWN CACAO MONTH".
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AGR |
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URGING THE SUPPORT FOR HOME ORGANIC PRODUCE COOPERATIVES.
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HED, AGR, FIN |
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URGING THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM TO OPEN UP THE PARKING LOT AT THE FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE NO. 9, FROM 8 PM TO 6 AM TO SERVE AS NIGHTTIME PARKING FOR WORKING HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS.
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HSG, ERB, FIN |
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URGING THE STATE OF
HAWAI`I TO OPEN UP THE PARKING LOT AT THE PREVIOUS QUEEN LILIOUKALANI SCHOOL,
3633 WAIALAE AVENUE
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HSG, EDN, FIN |
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URGING BANK OF AMERICA TO FULFILL ITS COMMITMENT TO LEND $150 MILLION UNDER FHA 247 FOR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOANS FOR HOUSING ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
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HAW, HSG, CPC |
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REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM AND ALL OF ITS INDIVIDUAL CAMPUSES.
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HED, LMG, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF DOGS AND REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF AUGUST AS DOG RECOGNITION MONTH.
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CUA |
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REQUESTING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AN UPDATE ON THE PROGRESS OF THEIR ACTION PLAN AND AN OVERVIEW OF THEIR STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE DIABETES EPIDEMIC IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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HLT, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A HAWAII CACAO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROCESSING PLANT FOR CACAO.
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AGR/ERB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM THE SECOND WEEK OF AUGUST AS "NATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG WEEK".
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HLT |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT MORE BLUE ZONE VITALITY PROJECTS WITH ASSISTANCE AS-NEEDED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CREATE RULES TO ALLOW DOGS TO ACCOMPANY OWNERS IN OUTDOOR DINING AREAS AND THE WORKPLACE.
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HLT, ERB |
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REQUESTING THAT A DIABETES RESEARCH TASK FORCE BE ESTABLISHED TO STUDY PREVENTION STRATEGIES, TRACK POLICY CHANGES AND REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE WITH RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR HALTING THE PROGRESSION OF PRE-DIABETES.
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HLT, HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION TO REVISE THEIR CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARDING COMMERCIAL LEASES TO CONFORM WITH THE RULING IN LEIMOMI MO'OKINI LUM V. HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION.
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HAW, JUD |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNERS OF MOLOKAI RANCH TO EXCHANGE STATE LANDS FOR MOLOKAI RANCH LANDS.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF JOINTLY ESTABLISHING A NATIVE HAWAIIAN RESEARCH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY PARK.
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HAW/ERB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT THE 'AHA MOKU COUNCILS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE 'AHA KIOLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO ADVISE THE STATE ON NATIVE HAWAIIAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
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HAW/WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ENTER INTO A LONG TERM CONTRACT WITH AN AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN FOR THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.
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HAW/AGR, FIN |
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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.
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HAW, AGR, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF MANAGERS DRIVE AND HIAPO STREET IN WAIPAHU.
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TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN STUDY OF THE INTERSECTION OF MOKUOLA AND HIKIMOE STREETS IN WAIPAHU.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REEVALUATE AND UPDATE THE STATE WATER PROJECTS PLAN AND THE NORTH KONA WATER MASTER PLAN.
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WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXAMINE THE COST SAVINGS OF LIMITING THE HOURS WHEN ROADWAY LIGHTING IS TURNED ON OR REMOVING ROADWAY LIGHTS COMPLETELY.
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EEP/TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY TO UPHOLD AND SAFEGUARD RELIGIOUS AND HUMAN RIGHTS, TO CEASE DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE, TO GRANT THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH APPROPRIATE ECUMENICAL RECOGNITION, ECCLESIASTIC SUCCESSION, AND THE RIGHT TO TRAIN CLERGY OF ALL NATIONALITIES, AND TO RESPECT THE PROPERTY RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND RELIGIOUS RIGHTS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE.
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INT |
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URGING THE PERFORMANCE OF A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS ON THE REDUCTION OF STREET LIGHTING ON OAHU AND AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTS THIS REDUCTION MAY HAVE ON LIGHT POLLUTION.
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EEP/TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CREATION OF THE LUPUS AWARENESS TASK FORCE.
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HLT, FIN |
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AFFIRMING THE INTENT OF THE LEGISLATURE THAT AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE HEALTH SERVICES AND FACILITIES PLAN BE DONE THROUGH THE PUBLIC HEARINGS PROCESS.
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HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE TO REDUCE ELECTIVE CESAREAN SECTIONS AND INDUCTION OF LABOR.
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HLT, FIN |
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SUPPORTING THE WORKFORCE PIPELINE PROGRAM OF THE THIRTY METER TELESCOPE PROJECT.
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HED, ERB/LAB, FIN |
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URGING THE JUDICIARY TO EXPEDITE THE SELECTION OF THE SITE FOR THE KONA JUDICIARY COMPLEX AND CONSIDER LA‘I‘OPUA AS A POTENTIAL SITE FOR THE COMPLEX.
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JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A COMPREHENSIVE AUDIT OF ALL SPECIAL FUNDS OF THE STATE.
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LMG, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE HOW THE LAND USE COMMISSION CAN REQUIRE MITIGATION FOR THE LOSS OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
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WLO/AGR, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A FLOOD CONTROL TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE THE CHALLENGES OF FLOOD CONTROL.
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WLO/PBM, FIN |
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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.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND PROPOSED LEGISLATION REQUIRING THE COUNTIES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CERTAIN DISPUTED ROADS THAT ARE NOT BEING MAINTAINED.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FORM A TASK FORCE TO INITIATE THE PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS TO DEVELOP A CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT FACILITY TO HOUSE ONE THOUSAND TO ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED INMATES ON UNDEVELOPED HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.
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PBM/HAW, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACT 1, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2011.
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HLT, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO GATHER STATISTICS ON INJURIES INVOLVING MOTORCYCLES, MOPEDS, BICYCLES AND ATV’S WITHOUT HELMETS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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HLT/TRN, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO BEGIN DISCUSSIONS AND PLANS TO ESTABLISH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO BUILD PRISONS AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES IN THE STATE.
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PBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC-PRIVATE CORRECTIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF PRISONS IN HAWAII.
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PBM, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS WOMEN'S HEALTH MONTH.
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HLT |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES, TO DETERMINE THE POPULATION OF THE AKULE SPECIES AND ESTABLISH A MANAGEMENT PRACTICE TO PRESERVE THE SPECIES.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING TASK FORCE TO REVIEW EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING PILOT PROJECTS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING SYSTEM IN HAWAII.
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HLT, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING THE MY SAFE DRAWER COMPUTER APPLICATION FOR FOSTER YOUTH WHO ARE TRANSITIONING OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE COUNTY OF KAUAI TO WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE UNIFORM RULES AND ORDINANCES REGULATING THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON KAUAI'S BEACHES.
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WLO/TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE, NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15, 2011, ON THE PROGRESS OF THE KOKE'E STATE PARK ADVISORY COUNCIL.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A HAWAII MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A UNIFIED STATE MENTAL HEALTH DELIVERY SERVICE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO EXPLORE THE OPTIONS OF TELECOMMUNICATING FOR COMMITTEE HEARINGS.
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LMG, FIN |
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URGING THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO HOLD A PRESEASON FOOTBALL GAME IN HAWAII.
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TOU |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING THE COMMISSION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE BY A PARENT, TO ASSESS THE APPLICATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SECTION 571-46, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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HLT, JUD, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE CURRENT LAW AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF VACATION CREDITS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES THAT TRANSFER TO ANOTHER DEPARTMENT IN THE SAME JURISDICTION OR TO ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE AHUPUAA SURROUNDING NA WAI EHA IN MAUI.
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WLO/HAW, FIN |
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URGING FAMILIES THAT EXPERIENCE BULLYING IN THE HOME TO SEEK COUNSELING AND THE JUDICIARY TO REQUIRE COUNSELING FOR THOSE CONVICTED OF A CRIME WHOSE FACTS SUGGEST BULLYING.
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JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE COUNSELING FOR ANYONE INVOLVED WITH BULLYING IN SCHOOL AND POSSIBLE EXPULSION FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY THEREWITH.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE INCORPORATION OF LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN SCHOOL MEALS AND EXPANSION OF THE AGRICULTURE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO WORK, VOLUNTEER, OR STUDY AT FARMS.
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EDN, AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE ENTITIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO ITS BENEFICIARIES TO ENCOURAGE SUCCESSFUL FARMING ON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL LANDS.
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HAW/AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING KANAKA VILLAGES FOR HOMELESS NATIVE HAWAIIANS.
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HAW/HSG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT ORDINANCES IDENTIFYING AND PROTECTING CULTURALLY VALUABLE SITES.
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CUA, WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII AND EACH OF THE COUNTIES TO EXEMPT KULEANA LANDOWNERS FROM PAYING ANY STATE, COUNTY, OR MUNICIPAL TAXES, FEES, OR CHARGES FOR WATER USAGE IN CONNECTION WITH KULEANA LANDOWNERS' APPURTENANT WATER RIGHTS.
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HAW/WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER CHILDREN OF FAMILIES RECEIVING TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES FEDERAL FUNDS HAVE A HIGHER RATE OF TRUANCY.
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EDN, HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INVESTIGATE ILLEGAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, ILLEGAL DUMPING, AND TO PROSECUTE THOSE FOUND TO BE RUNNING THESE SYSTEMS OR DUMPING ILLEGALLY.
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EEP, JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ACCEPT THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING (ACT) SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE EXAMINATION RESULTS FOR DETERMINING IF A SCHOOL IS MEETING "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND' COMPLIANCE.
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EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE RATIFICATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
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INT, HUS |
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SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE 2010 UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
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INT/HUS |
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URGING THE ADOPTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
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INT |
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ADOPTING THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION'S DECLARATION ON A CULTURE OF PEACE.
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INT |
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URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION "CONVENTION CONCERNING INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL PEOPLES IN INDEPENDENT COUNTRIES."
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LAB, INT |
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URGING BUSINESSES THAT MAKE PRODUCTS IN HAWAII TO PRINT LABELS IN BOTH ENGLISH AND HAWAIIAN AND REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO SET ASIDE ONE DAY OF EACH REGULAR SESSION TO PROMOTE THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE THROUGH SPEECH AND PRODUCTS MADE IN HAWAII.
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HAW, ERB, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PUBLICIZE CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL TREATIES AND PROTOCOLS TO COUNTY AND STATE AGENCIES AND TO PREPARE TEMPLATES FOR COUNTY AND STATE AGENCIES TO USE TO CREATE REPORTS PERTAINING TO THOSE TREATIES AND PROTOCOLS.
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INT, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO FULLY SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE CLASSIFICATION PROGRAM FOR SHELLFISH GROWING AREAS.
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AGR/EEP, FIN |
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SUPPORTING DW AINA LE'A DEVELOPMENT LLC'S CONTINUED BUILDOUT OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE MAUNA LANI RESORT DEVELOPMENT AND WAIKOLOA VILLAGE, AS PERMITTED BY THE STATE AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS.
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WLO/HSG |
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AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF STATE LAND LOCATED IN THE KAKAAKO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: (1) 2-1-51-14.
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WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM FOR THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF FLUORESCENT, COMPACT FLUORESCENT, AND HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LAMPS AND TO RESTRICT OR PREVENT THE DISPOSAL OF THESE ITEMS IN LANDFILLS OR BY INCINERATION.
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EEP, FIN |
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URGING THE CONVENING OF TASK FORCES TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY BENEFITS PACKAGES FOR THE NEIGHBORHOODS LOCATED NEAREST TO LANDFILLS.
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EEP, FIN |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO PROVIDE HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION WAIVERS FOR ALL ENROLLED NATIVE HAWAIIAN STUDENTS.
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HAW, HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ENFORCE THE FEDERAL TRADEMARK FOR KONA COFFEE.
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AGR, JUD, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO RELEASE PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL LEASES TO ITS BENEFICIARIES.
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AGR/HAW, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF ALLOWING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES PROVIDING GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE TO CONDUCT RANDOM DRUG TESTING OF ADULT INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND SUSPENDING THIS ASSISTANCE IF THE INDIVIDUAL TESTS POSITIVE FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
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HUS, JUD, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING MAY 2011 AS AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION MONTH IN HAWAII.
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HLT |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND FOSTER INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS.
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INT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAWAII AND THE PROVINCE OF MARRAKESH OF THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO.
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INT/ERB |
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REQUESTING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS AND EACH COUNTY TO ASSIST IN THE RELIEF AND RECOVERY EFFORTS OF THOSE IN HAWAII AFFECTED BY THE MARCH 11, 2011, TSUNAMI.
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PBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO WORK TOGETHER TO IDENTIFY SUITABLE STATE LANDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH TECHNOLOGY PARK ON OAHU.
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ERB/WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS FOR ALL STATE BUILDINGS BASED ON HEALTH AND SAFETY NEEDS.
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FIN |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO EXPEDITE PAYMENT OF WAR BENEFITS TO FILIPINO VETERANS WHO FOUGHT IN WORLD WAR II BUT WERE SUBSEQUENTLY DENIED THEIR ENTITLED BENEFITS.
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PBM, INT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ENGAGE IN DATA EXCHANGES IN ORDER TO VERIFY THE ELIGIBILITY OF RECIPIENTS OF MEDICAID ASSISTANCE.
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HUS/LAB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PROJECTED NET LOSS TO HAWAII RESIDENTS IN THEIR FEDERAL TAX LIABILITY THAT IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE STATE AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS ARE CURRENTLY FUNDED.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
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LAB/ERB, FIN |
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REQUESTING GOVERNMENT COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT METHODS OF IMPROVING THE PREVENTION OF TEENAGE PREGNANCIES.
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EDN, HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO'S PACIFIC AQUACULTURE AND COASTAL RESOURCES CENTER TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR THE STEWARDSHIP OF MARINE PROTECTED AREAS.
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HED, WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE THE CREATION OF A NEW, SUSTAINABLE SYMPHONY IN THE WAKE OF THE LIQUIDATION OF THE HONOLULU SYMPHONY.
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CUA, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DETERMINE HOW BEST TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN THE USE OF SCHOOL GARDENS STATEWIDE.
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EDN, AGR/HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO RECONSIDER ITS PRACTICE OF REMOVING TREES WITH HISTORIC VALUE.
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HED, CUA |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A POWERBALL STATE LOTTERY.
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JUD, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS OR APPLICATION OF CERTIFIED FIRE-RETARDANT COATINGS IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS TO BE REQUIRED UNDER THE STATE BUILDING CODE.
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PBM, HSG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF PRIVATE BOATING FACILITIES STATEWIDE AND DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF GENERATING ADDITIONAL REVENUES FROM COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS OCCURRING AT OR FROM THESE FACILITIES.
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WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO RELEASE OR RESTORE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR PROGRAMS SERVING THE HOMELESS POPULATION ON THE LEEWARD COAST OF OAHU.
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HUS/HSG, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS "DOWN SYNDROME EDUCATION AWARENESS MONTH" IN HAWAII.
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HLT |
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REQUESTING APPLICATION FOR, GRANTING OF, AND FISCAL SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF AND EMERGENCY PREVENTION EFFORTS FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN THE WAKE OF THE MARCH 11, 2011, TSUNAMI.
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PBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF REQUIRING PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE TO PURCHASE FUEL.
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CPC/JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO REVIEW STATE EXECUTIVE BRANCH PRACTICES IN DETERMINING WHETHER TO RELEASE FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE LEGISLATURE.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ESTABLISH A GAMING TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF ALLOWING GAMING AND ESTABLISHING CASINO OPERATIONS ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
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HAW, JUD, FIN |
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DECLARING ‘A‘A AS THE STATE ROCK.
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CUA |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DRUG ABUSE AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO DETERMINE WHETHER BATH SALTS, ALSO KNOWN AS MEPHEDRONE AND METHYLENEDIOXYPYROVALERONE, SHOULD BE DESIGNATED AS A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
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PBM/HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE SCHOOL OF TRAVEL INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO DEVELOP ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE TOURISM-RELATED CAPABILITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION DATA PORTAL.
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HED, TOU, FIN |
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URGING RETAILERS TO PROVIDE DISCOUNTS TO FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS, AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL IN DEFERENCE TO THEIR WORK FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY.
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PBM, ERB |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEMBERS ACTING IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY OR TO ENSURE THAT NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE DEFENDED.
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JUD |
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SUPPORTING A POLICY FOR THE BROADCAST OF ALL PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO INCREASE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN STATE AFFAIRS.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES LIMITING THE POSSESSION OF PET ANIMALS.
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HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO MEASURE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE POST RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE IN FULFILLING ITS PURPOSE TO HELP OFFSET THE RISING COST OF LIVING AND KEEP UP WITH INFLATION.
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LAB, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO TO SEEK GRANT MONEYS AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDYING THE FEASIBILITY OF INCORPORATING NATIVE HAWAIIAN PLANT SPECIES IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
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HED, HAW, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES THAT WOULD INCREASE ACCESS TO PUBLIC HOUSING FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
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HSG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO SUPPORT A WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTES ITS BENEFITS AND BURDENS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY.
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HLT, EEP, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND ITS PILOT PROJECTS TO COOL HAWAII'S CLASSROOMS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
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WLO, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAWAII AND THE PROVINCE OF LIMA, PERU.
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INT/ERB |
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REQUESTING COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURERS TO SUBMIT PREMIUM INFORMATION TO THE LEGISLATURE.
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ERB, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO FIND WAYS TO MORE EFFECTIVELY ENFORCE THE STATE'S CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAWS THAT MAY APPLY TO UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS.
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ERB, CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO AUDIT THE SPENDING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS FROM JULY 1, 2001, TO JUNE 30, 2010, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE LEGISLATURE ON CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING HOMESTEAD LOTS.
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HAW, LMG, FIN |
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URGING SUPPORT FOR DATA GATHERING RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE XII, SECTION 1 OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.
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HAW, FIN |
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URGING SUPPORT OF STATE FUNDING FOR NA PUA NO‘EAU STAFFING AND PROGRAMS.
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HED, HAW, FIN |
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REQUESTING ACTIONS TO PROHIBIT THE COLLECTION OF REEF WILDLIFE, TO PROTECT REEF ECOSYSTEMS, TO DEVELOP VISITOR REEF ETIQUETTE, TO INCORPORATE TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN CULTURAL PRACTICES INTO ALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DECISIONS, AND TO UPHOLD THE STATE MOTTO IN ALL LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
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WLO, HAW |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO TO SEARCH FOR A SITE IN LOWER PUNA TO HOUSE A LEARNING CENTER.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING A FISCAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF THE KAHO‘OLAWE REHABILITATION TRUST FUND AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY AND EVALUATE CERTAIN ISSUES CONCERNING THE KAHO‘OLAWE ISLAND RESERVE.
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HAW, LMG, FIN |
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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.
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HAW, EDN, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING DISCUSSIONS TO PROPOSE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE TO RESOLVE OUTSTANDING DIFFERENCES REGARDING CLAIMS OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO INCOME AND PROCEEDS FROM THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST BETWEEN NOVEMBER 7, 1978, AND JULY 1, 2008.
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HAW/WLO, JUD, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS FOR ITS STUDY ON THE DISPARATE TREATMENT OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS IN THE CRIMINAL-JUSTICE SYSTEM.
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HAW, PBM |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE STATE'S COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 5 OF ACT 178, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2006.
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HAW/WLO, LMG, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE AND EXPAND HERITAGE TOURISM.
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CUA/TOU, FIN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION (APEC) HOST COMMITTEE SELECT PRODUCTS UNIQUE TO HAWAII THAT SHOWCASE HAWAII'S EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE.
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INT/AGR |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CREATE A NEW LANE ON LILIHA STREET BETWEEN KING STREET AND VINEYARD BOULEVARD.
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TRN, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2012 AS "HAWAI`I-GROWN CACAO MONTH".
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AGR |
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URGING THE SUPPORT FOR HOME ORGANIC PRODUCE COOPERATIVES.
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HED, AGR, FIN |
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URGING THE STATE OF HAWAI`I, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM TO OPEN UP THE PARKING LOT AT THE FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE NO. 9, FROM 8 PM TO 6 AM TO SERVE AS NIGHTTIME PARKING FOR WORKING HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS.
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HSG, ERB, FIN |
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URGING THE STATE OF
HAWAI`I TO OPEN UP THE PARKING LOT AT THE PREVIOUS QUEEN LILIOUKALANI SCHOOL,
3633 WAIALAE AVENUE
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HSG, EDN, FIN |
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URGING BANK OF AMERICA TO FULFILL ITS COMMITMENT TO LEND $150 MILLION UNDER FHA 247 FOR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOANS FOR HOUSING ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
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HAW, HSG, CPC |
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REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM AND ALL OF ITS INDIVIDUAL CAMPUSES.
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HED, LMG, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF DOGS AND REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF AUGUST AS DOG RECOGNITION MONTH.
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CUA |
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REQUESTING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AN UPDATE ON THE PROGRESS OF THEIR ACTION PLAN AND AN OVERVIEW OF THEIR STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THE DIABETES EPIDEMIC IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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HLT, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A HAWAII CACAO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROCESSING PLANT FOR CACAO.
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AGR/ERB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM THE SECOND WEEK OF AUGUST AS "NATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG WEEK".
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HLT |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT MORE BLUE ZONE VITALITY PROJECTS WITH ASSISTANCE AS-NEEDED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CREATE RULES TO ALLOW DOGS TO ACCOMPANY OWNERS IN OUTDOOR DINING AREAS AND THE WORKPLACE.
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HLT, ERB |
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REQUESTING THAT A DIABETES RESEARCH TASK FORCE BE ESTABLISHED TO STUDY PREVENTION STRATEGIES, TRACK POLICY CHANGES AND REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE WITH RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR HALTING THE PROGRESSION OF PRE-DIABETES.
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HLT, HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION TO REVISE THEIR CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARDING COMMERCIAL LEASES TO CONFORM WITH THE RULING IN LEIMOMI MO'OKINI LUM V. HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION.
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HAW, JUD |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNERS OF MOLOKAI RANCH TO EXCHANGE STATE LANDS FOR MOLOKAI RANCH LANDS.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF JOINTLY ESTABLISHING A NATIVE HAWAIIAN RESEARCH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY PARK.
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HAW/ERB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT THE 'AHA MOKU COUNCILS, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE 'AHA KIOLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO ADVISE THE STATE ON NATIVE HAWAIIAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
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HAW/WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ENTER INTO A LONG TERM CONTRACT WITH AN AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN FOR THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.
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HAW/AGR, FIN |
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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.
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HAW, AGR, FIN |
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