THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2012
THIRTY-THIRD DAY
March 16, 2012-Friday
SUPPLEMENT NO. 2
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REFERRALS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR LA選前PUA 2020 AND ITS EFFORTS TO CONSTRUCT THE LA選前PUA COMMUNITY CENTER COMPLEX. (La訴前pua 2020; North Kona) |
HWN/HMS |
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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 TO ENHANCE EXISTING STATE PARITY LAWS. (Mental Health Parity; Working Group) |
HTH/CPN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. (Auditor Report; Mandatory Coverage of Autism Spectrum Disorders) |
HTH/CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT ON LEGISLATION MANDATING CERTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR OUTPATIENT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. (Prescription Drug Coverage; Copayment; Auditor) |
HTH/CPN, WAM |
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SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST IN FINDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN HAWAII. (Homelessness; Non-governmental Organizations) |
HMS |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE ON SOCIAL SCIENCES PUBLIC POLICY CENTER AND SPARK M. MATSUNAGA INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE AGENCIES AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THAT COORDINATES STATEWIDE POLICIES AND SERVICES FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN HAWAII. (Human Trafficking) |
HMS/EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE POSSIBLE REORGANIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM TO BETTER ALIGN PORTIONS OF THE PROGRAM WITH DEPARTMENTS OR AGENCIES OF THE STATE OR COUNTIES RATHER THAN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Adult Education; Working Group) |
EDU, WAM |
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CONVENING AN AGRICULTURE POLICY TASK FORCE TO REVIEW AGRICULTURAL POLICIES FROM OTHER STATES IN PROVIDING FOR HAWAII'S AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. (Convening a Legislative Agriculture Policy Task Force to Review Agricultural Policies from Other States in Providing for Hawaii's Agricultural Industry) |
AGL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IMPLEMENT AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE PURCHASE OF HAWAII-GROWN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES. (Department of Agriculture; Hawaii-Grown Agricultural Commodities; Incentive Program) |
AGL, WAM |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S EFFORTS TO STIMULATE THE STATE'S AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY, INCREASE AND DIVERSIFY AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT, AND PROMOTE FOOD SECURITY. (Agricultural Development and Food Security) |
AGL |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DESIGNATE THE MAGOON RESEARCH AND TEACHING FACILITY SITE FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES. (University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Magoon Research and Teaching Facility ) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT TO COORDINATE COMMENTS AND IDENTIFY A LEAD ENTITY TO PREPARE A PROPOSAL, ON BEHALF OF THE STATE, FOR HAWAII TO BE SELECTED AS ONE OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S SIX UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM TEST SITES. (Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site; Federal Aviation Administration) |
PGM, WAM |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE MANDATORY MILITARY DETENTION AND INDEFINITE DETENTION PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 AND AMEND THE AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF FORCE. (Indefinite Military Detention; National Defense Authorization Act; Authorization for Use of Military Force; War; Terrorism) |
PGM/JDL |
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ENCOURAGING THE MILITARY STRATEGY OF FORWARD-BASING A VISIBLE MILITARY FORCE IN HAWAII AND URGING THE MILITARY AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII TO CONTINUE WITH ITS WORK AS THE LIAISON FOR HAWAII IN MATTERS RELATING TO THE MILITARY'S PRESENCE IN HAWAII. (Supporting United States Military Presence in Hawaii) |
PGM, WAM |
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URGING THE HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION TO DETERMINE COST-EFFECTIVE AND REVENUE-GENERATING RIDERSHIP LEVELS FOR THE RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM. (HART; Ridership Levels Data) |
PGM/TIA, WAM |
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DECLARING THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER AS HAWAII FISHING AND SEAFOOD WEEK. (Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Week) |
EDT/WLH |
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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. (Continuing education requirement for licensed social workers in Hawaii) |
CPN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE'S FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET'S STATISTICAL POLICY DIRECTIVE NO. 15, ENTITLED "RACE AND ETHNIC STANDARDS FOR FEDERAL STATISTICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTING", AND THE PUBLICATION OF COLLECTED DATA SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS. (Demographics Collection; Hawaiian; Asian American; Publication) |
HWN/PGM |
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REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE WAIKIKI NATATORIUM SITE. (Waikiki Natatorium; Future Use; DLNR; Study; Task Force) |
WLH/EDT |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO CONTINUE ITS PURSUIT OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND ADVOCATE FOR COMPLIANCE BY AGENCIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF CHAPTER 205A, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. (Office of Planning; Coastal Zone Management; Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes) |
WLH |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF ALL STATE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES RELATING TO MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS AND EXPENDITURES. (Audit; State agencies) |
PGM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO AMEND THE FEDERAL SECTION 1115 WAIVER GRANTED TO HAWAII TO RAISE THE MEDICAID INCOME ELIGIBILITY CEILING TO THREE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. (Medicaid; QUEST; Department of Human Services) |
HMS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO PROMOTE COLLABORATION BETWEEN COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO HAVE CERTAIN RURAL HOSPITALS DESIGNATED AS FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS. (Community Hospitals; Community Health Centers; Collaboration; Rural Hospitals; Federally Qualified Health Centers) |
HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE LAWS AND LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE REPORTS AND RECOMMEND LEGISLATION TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYIST EXPENDITURES. (Lobbyists; Disclosures; Task Force; Ethics Commission) |
JDL |
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REQUESTING THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A VOTER PARTICIPATION TASK FORCE ON VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTER TURNOUT IN HAWAII. (Voter Participation Task Force) |
JDL |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND OFFICE OF PLANNING TO STREAMLINE THE PERMITTING PROCESS FOR THE RESTORATION OF HAWAIIAN FISHPONDS. (Hawaiian Fishponds; DLNR; DOH; Office of Planning) |
WLH/HWN |
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URGING ALCOHOL RETAILERS AND LICENSED PREMISES UNDER CHAPTER 281, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO POST A SIGN IN OR ABOUT THE PREMISES WARNING WOMEN NOT TO DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS TO PROVIDE STATEWIDE TRAINING ON FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER PREVENTION, IDENTIFICATION, AND INTERVENTIONS. (Warning Signs; Alcohol Consumption; Pregnant Women) |
HTH/PGM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO INTEGRATE HEALTHCARE FOR INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN BOTH MEDICAID AND MEDICARE. (Department of Human Services; Demonstration Project; Healthcare Integration; Medicaid and Medicare) |
HMS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS OF IMPLEMENTING TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE. (Legislative Reference Bureau; Legislature Members; Term Limits) |
JDL, WAM |
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URGING THE KAHO前LAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION TO REQUIRE THE PROTECT KAHO前LAWE 前HANA THROUGH ITS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION AND FISCAL AGENT KOHEMALAMALAMA O KANALOA TO OBTAIN LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE. (Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Protect Kahoolawe Ohana; Liability and Property Damage Insurance) |
WLH, WAM |
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URGING THE CREATION OF AN EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL AVIATION TRAINING CENTER AT THE HILO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND AN ADVANCED AVIATION DEGREE TRAINING PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO. (UH Hilo; Aviation Program; Exploratory Committee) |
TIA/EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE STATE REGULATION OF THE HARVESTING OF HAWAIIAN SANDALWOOD. (Hawaiian Sandalwood; Conservation and Regulation of Harvesting; Task Force) |
WLH/AGL |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES. (Geothermal Royalties; DLNR; DBEDT) |
WLH/EDT/ENE, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS FOR THE WAIKIKI NATATORIUM SITE. (Waikiki Natatorium Task Force) |
WLH/EDT |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A FINANCIAL AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS. (DCCA Audit) |
CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ENSURE THAT THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION'S TASK FORCE ON ADJUNCT PROVIDERS OF LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDES AT LEAST AS MANY NON-LAWYERS AS LAWYERS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF CERTAIN GROUPS. (Access to Justice; Civil Legal Services; Paralegals; Adjunct) |
JDL |
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO REQUEST THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF GLOBAL CHANGE OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE PROPOSE TO THE CONFERENCE OF PARTIES FOR THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE THAT THE UNITED STATES HOST THE 2015 UNITED NATIONS CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE IN HONOLULU, HAWAII. (Climate Change; United Nations; Conference) |
ENE/PGM/TIA |
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URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC CREDIT OR SOME OTHER INCENTIVE OR PENALTY TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO TAKE THE ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS TESTS SERIOUSLY. (Education; Adequate Yearly Progress Tests) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF A SECURE FORENSIC FACILITY. (Secure Forensic Facility; Health; Public Safety; Task Force) |
HTH/PGM, WAM |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC IMPACTS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS AND INCREASING TOURISM IN THE NORTH SHORE AND KOOLAULOA DISTRICTS. (Transportation; Traffic Study) |
TIA/WLH/TSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES TO REGULATE AND CONTROL OPIHI HARVESTING TO ALLOW OPIHI STOCKS TO NATURALLY REPLENISH THEMSELVES AND SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE HARVESTING AND TO ANNUALLY REPORT ON ITS EFFORTS TO REPLENISH OPIHI STOCKS, THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE EFFORTS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSED LEGISLATION FOR IMPROVEMENT. (Opihi; Resource Management; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Rules; Annual Reports) |
WLH/ENE |
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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. (Task Force to Examine Use of Overtime by State and County Employees) |
PGM, WAM |
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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. (Electric Vehicles; Parking and Charging Stations; Financing) |
EDT/ENE, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CONTINUE TO ENSURE THAT UNITED STATES ADVISORY FORCES REMAIN IN UGANDA UNTIL JOSEPH KONY IS REMOVED AND STABILITY IS BROUGHT TO THE COUNTRY. (Invisible Children, Inc.; Joseph Kony) |
TIA/PGM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, TURNKEY, AND FINANCING OF A NEW MAUI REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX AT PUUNENE, MAUI. (Maui Regional Public Safety Complex at Puunene) |
PGM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION. (Agribusiness Development Corporation Infrastructure; Acquisition and Land Transfer) |
AGL/WLH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO HIRE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW ALL STATE AND COUNTY LAND USE PRACTICES AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE URBAN SPRAWL AND PROPERLY DEVELOP URBAN CORES. (Land Use Task Force; Consultants; Urban Sprawl) |
WLH, WAM |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO COORDINATE WITH ALL STATE AGENCIES THAT HOLD TITLE TO OR LEASES OF LAND ALONG THE ELEVATED RAPID TRANSIT LINE ROUTE TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR COMMUNITIES ALONG THE ROUTE. (Office of Planning; Elevated Rapid Transit Route; Planning) |
WLH/PGM/TIA, WAM |
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO REVISE LAWS TO REFLECT STRATEGIC LAND USE PRACTICES FOR MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT IN EXISTING TOWNS THAT SUPPORT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ACCOMMODATE THE GROWING POPULATION OF THE STATE. (Land Use; Counties; Agricultural and Conservation Lands) |
PGM/WLH/TIA |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO SUBMIT A SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION TO THE LEGISLATURE. (PLDC; Reporting Requirements) |
WLH |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR LA選前PUA 2020 AND ITS EFFORTS TO CONSTRUCT THE LA選前PUA COMMUNITY CENTER COMPLEX. (La訴前pua 2020; North Kona) |
HWN/HMS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXPAND THE INCOME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE'S SECTION 1115 WAIVER PROGRAM. (Department of Human Services; QUEST, Medicaid Eligibility; Section 1115 Waiver) |
HMS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO FACILITATE COLLABORATION BETWEEN COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO INTEGRATE CERTAIN RURAL HOSPITALS WITH FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS. (Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Community Hospitals; Community Health Centers; Rural Hospitals; Federally Qualified Health Centers) |
HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO ADDRESS CAMPAIGN SPENDING ISSUES UNDER THE HOLDING OF CITIZENS UNITED V. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION. (Citizens United v. FEC; U.S. Constitutional Amendment) |
PGM/JDL |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE POSSIBLE REORGANIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM TO BETTER ALIGN PORTIONS OF THE PROGRAM WITH DEPARTMENTS OR AGENCIES OF THE STATE OR COUNTIES RATHER THAN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Adult Education; Working Group) |
EDU, WAM |
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CONVENING AN AGRICULTURE POLICY TASK FORCE TO REVIEW AGRICULTURAL POLICIES FROM OTHER STATES IN PROVIDING FOR HAWAII'S AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. (Convening a Legislative Agriculture Policy Task Force to Review Agricultural Policies from Other States in Providing for Hawaii's Agricultural Industry) |
AGL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IMPLEMENT AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE PURCHASE OF HAWAII-GROWN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES. (Department of Agriculture; Hawaii-Grown Agricultural Commodities; Incentive Program) |
AGL, WAM |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S EFFORTS TO STIMULATE THE STATE'S AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY, INCREASE AND DIVERSIFY AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT, AND PROMOTE FOOD SECURITY. (Agricultural Development and Food Security) |
AGL |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT TO COORDINATE COMMENTS AND IDENTIFY A LEAD ENTITY TO PREPARE A PROPOSAL, ON BEHALF OF THE STATE, FOR HAWAII TO BE SELECTED AS ONE OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S SIX UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM TEST SITES. (Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site; Federal Aviation Administration) |
PGM, WAM |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REPEAL THE MANDATORY MILITARY DETENTION AND INDEFINITE DETENTION PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 AND AMEND THE AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF FORCE. (Indefinite Military Detention; National Defense Authorization Act; Authorization for Use of Military Force; War; Terrorism) |
PGM/JDL |
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ENCOURAGING THE MILITARY STRATEGY OF FORWARD-BASING A VISIBLE MILITARY FORCE IN HAWAII AND URGING THE MILITARY AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII TO CONTINUE WITH ITS WORK AS THE LIAISON FOR HAWAII IN MATTERS RELATING TO THE MILITARY'S PRESENCE IN HAWAII. (Supporting United States Military Presence in Hawaii) |
PGM, WAM |
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URGING THE HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION TO DETERMINE COST-EFFECTIVE AND REVENUE-GENERATING RIDERSHIP LEVELS FOR THE RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM. (HART; Ridership Levels Data) |
PGM/TIA, WAM |
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DECLARING THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER AS HAWAII FISHING AND SEAFOOD WEEK. (Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Week) |
EDT/WLH |
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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. (Continuing education requirement for licensed social workers in Hawaii) |
CPN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE'S FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET'S STATISTICAL POLICY DIRECTIVE NO. 15, ENTITLED "RACE AND ETHNIC STANDARDS FOR FEDERAL STATISTICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTING", AND THE PUBLICATION OF COLLECTED DATA SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS. (Demographics Collection; Hawaiian; Asian American; Publication) |
HWN/PGM |
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REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE WAIKIKI NATATORIUM SITE. (Waikiki Natatorium; Future Use; DLNR; Study; Task Force) |
WLH/EDT |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF ALL STATE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES RELATING TO MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS AND EXPENDITURES. (Audit; State agencies) |
PGM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO AMEND THE FEDERAL SECTION 1115 WAIVER GRANTED TO HAWAII TO RAISE THE MEDICAID INCOME ELIGIBILITY CEILING TO THREE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. (Medicaid; QUEST; Department of Human Services) |
HMS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO PROMOTE COLLABORATION BETWEEN COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO HAVE CERTAIN RURAL HOSPITALS DESIGNATED AS FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS. (Community Hospitals; Community Health Centers; Collaboration; Rural Hospitals; Federally Qualified Health Centers) |
HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE LAWS AND LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE REPORTS AND RECOMMEND LEGISLATION TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYIST EXPENDITURES. (Lobbyists; Disclosures; Task Force; Ethics Commission) |
JDL |
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REQUESTING THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A VOTER PARTICIPATION TASK FORCE ON VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTER TURNOUT IN HAWAII. (Voter Participation Task Force) |
JDL |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND OFFICE OF PLANNING TO STREAMLINE THE PERMITTING PROCESS FOR THE RESTORATION OF HAWAIIAN FISHPONDS. (Hawaiian Fishponds; DLNR; DOH; Office of Planning) |
WLH/HWN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSOLIDATING OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITY OF ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE AND FOSTER HOME FACILITIES UNDER A SINGLE DEPARTMENT. (Kupuna Caucus; Adult Residential Care Facilities; Nursing Homes; Domiciliary Care Facilities; Long-Term Care Facilities; Regulation; Auditor Study; Long-Term Care Commission) |
HMS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP AN INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE PLAN TO THE TSUNAMI DEBRIS GENERATED BY THE MARCH 2011 EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN THAT MAY REACH HAWAII'S SHORES. (International Response; Debris from Japanese Earthquake of March, 2011; Task Force) |
PGM/TIA/ENE |
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DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL OF EACH YEAR AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII. (Autism Awareness Month; April; Outreach and Awareness on Autism) |
HTH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO INTEGRATE HEALTHCARE FOR INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN BOTH MEDICAID AND MEDICARE. (Department of Human Services; Demonstration Project; Healthcare Integration; Medicaid and Medicare) |
HMS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS OF IMPLEMENTING TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE. (Legislative Reference Bureau; Legislature Members; Term Limits) |
JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO REQUIRE HAWAII ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY, INC. TO DEVELOP A TIMELY ACTION PLAN TO RETIRE ALL DEPRECIATED OIL-FIRED POWER PLANTS ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII AND TRANSITION TO GEOTHERMAL-GENERATED ELECTRICITY AS THE ISLAND'S PRIMARY BASELOAD POWER SOURCE. (Geothermal-Generated Electricity; Island of Hawaii; Public Utilities Commission) |
ENE/CPN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE STATE REGULATION OF THE HARVESTING OF HAWAIIAN SANDALWOOD. (Hawaiian Sandalwood; Conservation and Regulation of Harvesting; Task Force) |
WLH/AGL |
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URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC CREDIT OR SOME OTHER INCENTIVE OR PENALTY TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO TAKE THE ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS TESTS SERIOUSLY. (Education; Adequate Yearly Progress Tests) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC IMPACTS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS AND INCREASING TOURISM IN THE NORTH SHORE AND KOOLAULOA DISTRICTS. (Transportation; Traffic Study) |
TIA/WLH/TSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES TO REGULATE AND CONTROL OPIHI HARVESTING TO ALLOW OPIHI STOCKS TO NATURALLY REPLENISH THEMSELVES AND SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE HARVESTING AND TO ANNUALLY REPORT ON ITS EFFORTS TO REPLENISH OPIHI STOCKS, THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THESE EFFORTS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSED LEGISLATION FOR IMPROVEMENT. (Opihi; Resource Management; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Rules; Annual Reports) |
WLH/ENE |
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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. (Task Force to Examine Use of Overtime by State and County Employees) |
PGM, WAM |
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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. (Electric Vehicles; Parking and Charging Stations; Financing) |
EDT/ENE, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CONTINUE TO ENSURE THAT UNITED STATES ADVISORY FORCES REMAIN IN UGANDA UNTIL JOSEPH KONY IS REMOVED AND STABILITY IS BROUGHT TO THE COUNTRY. (Invisible Children, Inc.; Joseph Kony) |
TIA/PGM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, TURNKEY, AND FINANCING OF A NEW MAUI REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX AT PUUNENE, MAUI. (Maui Regional Public Safety Complex at Puunene) |
PGM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION. (Agribusiness Development Corporation Infrastructure; Acquisition and Land Transfer) |
AGL/WLH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO HIRE CONSULTANTS TO REVIEW ALL STATE AND COUNTY LAND USE PRACTICES AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE URBAN SPRAWL AND PROPERLY DEVELOP URBAN CORES. (Land Use Task Force; Consultants; Urban Sprawl) |
WLH, WAM |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO COORDINATE WITH ALL STATE AGENCIES THAT HOLD TITLE TO OR LEASES OF LAND ALONG THE ELEVATED RAPID TRANSIT LINE ROUTE TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR COMMUNITIES ALONG THE ROUTE. (Office of Planning; Elevated Rapid Transit Route; Planning) |
WLH/PGM/TIA, WAM |
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO REVISE LAWS TO REFLECT STRATEGIC LAND USE PRACTICES FOR MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT IN EXISTING TOWNS THAT SUPPORT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ACCOMMODATE THE GROWING POPULATION OF THE STATE. (Land Use; Counties; Agricultural and Conservation Lands) |
PGM/WLH/TIA |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO SUBMIT A SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL EVALUATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION TO THE LEGISLATURE. (PLDC; Reporting Requirements) |
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