OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-SIXTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 61
50th LEGISLATIVE DAY-APRIL 18, 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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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS PURSUANT TO SECTION 171‑53, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, RELATING TO RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF SUBMERGED OR RECLAIMED PUBLIC LAND.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR HEARING AIDS.
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HLT/CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE.
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HLT/CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT ON LEGISLATION MANDATING COVERAGE OF PALLIATIVE CARE.
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HLT/CPC, LMG |
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EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR THE HOME FOR LIFE TASK FORCE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING BARRIERS TO AGING IN PLACE AND FACILITATING MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING.
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HLT/HUS, LMG |
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ENCOURAGING THE UTILIZATION OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN IRRIGATION TO CONSERVE OUTDOOR WATER USAGE WITHIN THE LANDSCAPE.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A BOARD‑CERTIFIED SURGEON FOR CHRONIC PAIN.
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HLT/CPC, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A HAWAII STATE FALL PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE APPROACH TO REDUCING FALLS AMONG OLDER ADULTS.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROMPT PAYMENT TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND RESOLVE ISSUES THAT PREVENT STATE AGENCIES FROM MAKING PROMPT PAYMENT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASED THROUGH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PARTICULARLY HUMAN SERVICE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, THAT DELIVER PIVOTAL GOODS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.
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FIN |
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ENCOURAGING FURTHER IMPLEMENTATION OF HOUSING FIRST PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO COMBAT CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS.
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HSG, FIN |
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STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL AID TO THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE PROVISION OF VARIOUS STATE SERVICES TO MIGRANTS FROM THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION NATIONS; DEEM MIGRANTS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FEDERALLY FUNDED FINANCIAL AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE; AND PROVIDE DIALYSIS AND CHEMOTHERAPY CENTERS IN MICRONESIA AND ALL AREAS WITHIN THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION NATIONS.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT REDESIGNATES DISCOVERERS' DAY IN HAWAII AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY.
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HAW/CUA |
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URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ADOPT POLICIES THAT LIMIT THE IMPACT OF TOBACCO MARKETING AND ADVERTISING ON THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EARNED TIME PROGRAM.
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PBM, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO RETURN HAWAII PRISONERS HELD IN MAINLAND FACILITIES AND TO CONSIDER CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRISON, RE-ENTRY CENTER, OR OTHER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY ON THE BIG ISLAND.
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PBM, FIN |
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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 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 AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES.
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EEP, LMG, FIN |
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DISCOURAGING THE PRACTICE OF CREATING AND USING SPECIALTY TIERS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN HEALTH PLANS.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION OF LARGE-SCALE DOG BREEDERS AND DOG BREEDING FACILITIES.
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ERB, LMG |
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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 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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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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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PREPARATION OF AND AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE HEALTH SERVICES AND FACILITIES PLAN.
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HLT, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER USING THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON YOUNG STREET, ADJACENT TO THE ACADEMY ART CENTER, AS AN ART RESOURCE CENTER FOR TEACHERS.
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EDN/CUA, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 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 STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND STATE AND COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ADOPT NEW EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES TO DECREASE THE RATE OF ERRONEOUS EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATIONS AND TO CONDUCT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEWEST AND BEST PRACTICES AVAILABLE FOR EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATIONS.
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PBM, JUD |
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REQUESTING DEVELOPERS AND HOMEBUILDERS TO CONSIDER EITHER THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS OR APPLICATION OF CERTIFIED FIRE-RETARDANT COATINGS IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS, DEPENDING ON THE PREFERENCE OF THE HOMEOWNER.
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PBM, HSG |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A POWERBALL STATE LOTTERY, MEGA MILLIONS LOTTERY, OR BOTH, IN THE STATE.
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JUD, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING A FISCAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF THE STATE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL FUND.
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EDN, LMG, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO RELEASE PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL LEASES TO ITS BENEFICIARIES AND REPORT STATISTICAL DATA RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE XII, SECTION 1 OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.
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AGR/HAW, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO WITHDRAW CERTAIN EXECUTIVE ORDERS SETTING ASIDE PUBLIC LANDS WHERE THE RECEIVING AGENCY HAS FAILED TO USE OR HAS UNDERUTILIZED THE LANDS FOR THE PURPOSE SPECIFIED.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM APRIL 30, 2011, AS "VIETNAM VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY".
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PBM |
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ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT IN THE URBAN CORE AND MAIN STREETS, WAYS OF CONSTRUCTING DENSITY IN THE URBAN CORE TO MINIMIZE SPRAWL, AND MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT REGARDING TRANSIT STATIONS.
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WLO/HSG/TRN, LMG |
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