HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
STATE OF HAWAII
TWENTY-SIXTH STATE LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION, 2012
March 30, 2012
41st Day
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Invocation - |
Speaker Calvin K.Y. Say |
1. Roll Call
2. Reading of the Journal
3. Messages from the Governor
4. Senate Communications
ORDER OF THE DAY
5. Floor Presentations
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HONORING THE MEMBERS OF WORLD WINGS INTERNATIONAL – HAWAII CHAPTER FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO PRESERVING PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS' EXCEPTIONAL HISTORY, FOR PROMOTING HAWAII, AND FOR THEIR PHILANTHROPIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO HAWAII. |
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COMMENDING STREET BIKERS UNITED HAWAII, INC., 40TH ANNIVERSARY. |
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CONGRATULATING HANNIE ANDERSON, DOUGLAS POOLOA TOLENTINO, AND EDITH VAN GIESON FOR BEING SELECTED AS HAWAIIAN CAUCUS 2012 HONOREES. |
6. Reports of Standing Committees
HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COMPLY IN FULL WITH THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR'S MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S HAWAIIAN STUDIES PROGRAM.
REFER TO EDUCATION |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COMPLY IN FULL WITH THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR'S MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S HAWAIIAN STUDIES PROGRAM.
REFER TO EDUCATION |
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REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
REFER TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT |
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REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
REFER TO LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT |
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HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE MOKAUEA ISLAND AS A CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE AND INCLUDE MOKAUEA ISLAND ON THE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.
REFER TO WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES |
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URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE MOKAUEA ISLAND AS A CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE AND INCLUDE MOKAUEA ISLAND ON THE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES.
REFER TO WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES |
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO CONTINUE RECOGNIZING KULEANA LANDS AS HISTORICAL LANDS AND TO NOT TERMINATE OR WEAKEN THE PROPERTY-TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR KULEANA LANDS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO CONTINUE RECOGNIZING KULEANA LANDS AS HISTORICAL LANDS AND TO NOT TERMINATE OR WEAKEN THE PROPERTY-TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR KULEANA LANDS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REVIEW THE NATURAL RESOURCES' MARINE MANAGEMENT RULES, CONDUCT NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE RULES, CONSULT WITH NATIVE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE, AND DETERMINE THE RELEVANCE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE RULES TO PLACE-BASED MANAGEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF ENHANCING VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN MARINE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
REFER TO WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REVIEW THE NATURAL RESOURCES' MARINE MANAGEMENT RULES, CONDUCT NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE RULES, CONSULT WITH NATIVE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE, AND DETERMINE THE RELEVANCE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE RULES TO PLACE-BASED MANAGEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF ENHANCING VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN MARINE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
REFER TO WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES |
HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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RECOGNIZING HAWAIIAN NATIONALS AS A POPULATION RESIDING LAWFULLY IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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RECOGNIZING HAWAIIAN NATIONALS AS A POPULATION RESIDING LAWFULLY IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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REQUESTING A REVIEW OF THE STATE'S FUNDING FOR EXISTING ESL PROGRAMS AND HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS OFFERED IN HAWAII AND ANY DISPARITIES IN FUNDING FOR THE STATE'S TWO OFFICIAL LANGUAGES.
REFER TO EDUCATION |
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REQUESTING A REVIEW OF THE STATE'S FUNDING FOR EXISTING ESL PROGRAMS AND HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS OFFERED IN HAWAII AND ANY DISPARITIES IN FUNDING FOR THE STATE'S TWO OFFICIAL LANGUAGES.
REFER TO EDUCATION |
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ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION & BUSINESS
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SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT FUNDS.
REFER TO LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT AND ESTABLISH A NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE ON DOG BREEDING.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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CULTURE & THE ARTS
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION AND LICENSURE OF MUSIC THERAPISTS.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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HEALTH/AGRICULTURE
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXPAND A SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM STATEWIDE.
REFER TO EDUCATION |
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HEALTH
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE STATE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL PAUL WELLSTONE AND PETE DOMENICI MENTAL HEALTH PARITY AND ADDICTION EQUITY ACT OF 2008 AND ENHANCE EXISTING STATE PARITY LAWS.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A STATE ACTION PLAN TO COMBAT CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE IN THE STATE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A STATE ACTION PLAN TO COMBAT CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE IN THE STATE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE PUBLIC LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE THE EAST HAWAII AREA OF HAWAII COUNTY.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES
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URGING THE ADOPTION OF LAWS TO REQUIRE WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE LANDOWNER IN ORDER TO HUNT ON PRIVATE LANDS AND TO DEFINE PLACES OF FORMAL HUNTING.
REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
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ENCOURAGING AND REQUESTING A REPORT ON SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENTS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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ENCOURAGING AND REQUESTING A REPORT ON SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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TRANSPORTATION
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSPECT, CLEAN, AND FIX THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN EAST HONOLULU.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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TRANSPORTATION
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW AND REPORT ON POLICIES RELATING TO THE USE OF DRIVERLESS VEHICLES IN HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW AND REPORT ON POLICIES RELATING TO THE USE OF DRIVERLESS VEHICLES IN HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CARRY OUT OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN MAXIMIZING RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/TRANSPORTATION
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO DETERMINE FINANCING MECHANISMS TO ASSIST PRIVATE PARKING LOT OWNERS WITH THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING PARKING STALLS AND CHARGING UNITS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/TRANSPORTATION
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO DETERMINE FINANCING MECHANISMS TO ASSIST PRIVATE PARKING LOT OWNERS WITH THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING PARKING STALLS AND CHARGING UNITS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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HOUSING
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SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST IN FINDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST IN FINDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN ALL FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE STATE.
REFER TO HEALTH |
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HOUSING
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URGING HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN ALL FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE STATE.
REFER TO HEALTH |
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ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN ALL PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS AND STATE LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS.
REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN ALL PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS AND STATE LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS.
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HUMAN SERVICES
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS, HAWAII CHAPTER, TO DEVELOP CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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HUMAN SERVICES
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS, HAWAII CHAPTER, TO DEVELOP CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND BOARD OF EDUCATION TO FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ‘AHA KAULEO KAIAPUNI HAWAI‘I AND TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ‘AHA KAULEO KAIAPUNI HAWAI‘I ON MATTERS RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM
AS AMENDED, REFER TO EDUCATION |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND BOARD OF EDUCATION TO FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ‘AHA KAULEO KAIAPUNI HAWAI‘I AND TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ‘AHA KAULEO KAIAPUNI HAWAI‘I ON MATTERS RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM
AS AMENDED, REFER TO EDUCATION |
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LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE MANAGEMENT POLICIES REGARDING THE USE OF OVERTIME BY STATE AND COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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TRANSPORTATION
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CONGRATULATING MALAMA KOLOA FOR RECEIVING A DESIGNATION OF HOLO HOLO KOLOA AS A STATE SCENIC BYWAY AND SUPPORTING THE SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR HOLO HOLO KOLOA.
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TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC SAFETY & MILITARY AFFAIRS
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AFFIRMING THE LEGISLATURE'S SUPPORT OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S CURRENT RULES AND SAFETY GUIDELINES RELATING TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.
FOR ADOPTION |
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ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION & BUSINESS
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION THAT REQUIRES INTERNET RETAILERS TO OFFER SHIPPING FEES FOR POSTAGE TO ALASKA AND HAWAII THAT ARE COMPARABLE TO SHIPPING FEES FOR POSTAGE TO THE FORTY-EIGHT CONTIGUOUS STATES.
FOR ADOPTION |
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AGRICULTURE/ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION & BUSINESS
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DECLARING SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS TO BE "EAT LOCAL, BUY LOCAL" DAY IN HAWAII AND ENCOURAGING FAMILIES, RESTAURANTS, AND GROCERS TO BUY HAWAII-GROWN FOODS, FLOWERS, AND PRODUCE.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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DECLARING SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS TO BE "EAT LOCAL, BUY LOCAL" DAY IN HAWAII AND ENCOURAGING FAMILIES, RESTAURANTS, AND GROCERS TO BUY HAWAII-GROWN FOODS, FLOWERS, AND PRODUCE.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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URGING THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE TO USE GREEN COFFEE, INSTEAD OF PARCHMENT EQUIVALENT, AS THE BASIS FOR VALUING HAWAII'S COFFEE CROPS.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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HEALTH
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DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL OF EACH YEAR AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII.
FOR ADOPTION |
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DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL OF EACH YEAR AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII.
FOR ADOPTION |
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HOUSING
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REQUESTING THAT DEVELOPERS AND COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENTS ENCOURAGE SMALLER AND CHEAPER HOUSING.
FOR ADOPTION |
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REQUESTING THAT DEVELOPERS AND COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENTS ENCOURAGE SMALLER AND CHEAPER HOUSING.
FOR ADOPTION |
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WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES
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REQUESTING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 1 THROUGH 7, 2012, TO BE RECOGNIZED AS "HAWAII FISHING AND SEAFOOD WEEK".
FOR ADOPTION |
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WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES
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REQUESTING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 1 THROUGH 7, 2012, TO BE RECOGNIZED AS "HAWAII FISHING AND SEAFOOD WEEK".
FOR ADOPTION |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HONOKAWAI, LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR SEAWALL PURPOSES.
FOR ADOPTION |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT, COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MAHINAHINA, LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR RUBBLE ROCK REVETMENT PURPOSES.
FOR ADOPTION |
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JUDICIARY
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. (Electronic Communication Service Providers; Disclosure; Emergencies)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING |
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JUDICIARY
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(48-Hour Notice)
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RELATING TO SEXUAL IMAGES PRODUCED BY MINORS. (Sexual Images Produced by Minors)
AS AMENDED, PASS THIRD READING |
FINANCE
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RELATING TO THE PUBLIC TRUST LANDS. (Office of Hawaiian Affairs' Portion of Income and Proceeds from the Public Trust Lands between November 7, 1978 through June 30, 2012)
PASS THIRD READING |
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7. Third Reading
JUDICIARY
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RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES AND THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES AND CLARIFYING LANGUAGE. (Revision Bill)
(Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1353-12)
PASS THIRD READING |
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8. Announcements
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House session will convene at 12:00 noon, Monday, April 2, 2012. |