THE SENATE

OF THE

TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE

STATE OF HAWAI'I

REGULAR SESSION OF 2012

 

 

FORTY-FIRST DAY

 

March 30, 2012-Friday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.

 

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

Introductions

HONORING AND RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY.  (Senator Ryan)

 

 

  1. Messages from the Governor: Nos. 234 and 869-902

MEASURE

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 234

Dated March 27, 2012, transmitting proposed changes to the FY 12-13 Supplemental Budget for the Department of Transportation, Airports Division.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 869

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, LINDA CHOCK, for a term to expire 6-30-2016.

EDT

 

 

 


G.M. No. 870

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JEANETTE NAHINU, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

EDT

 

 

 

G.M. No. 871

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Sister State Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, THANH LO SANANIKONE, for a term to expire 6-30-2016.

TIA

 

 

 

G.M. No. 872

Informing the Senate that on March 28, 2012, the Governor has withdrawn KEVIN LYE, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Board of Physical Therapy, from consideration by the Senate (GM834).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 873

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, PATRICK BILY, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

AGL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 874

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, QING XIAO LI, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

AGL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 875

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides, Gubernatorial Nominee, REBECCA CAROL TAYLOR, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

AGL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 876

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOEL GUY, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

EDT

 

 

 

G.M. No. 877

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL MOORE, for a term to expire 6-30-2016.

EDT

 

 

 

G.M. No. 878

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHARON NARIMATSU, for a term to expire 6-30-2016.

EDT

 

 

 

G.M. No. 879

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES HASTINGS, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

EDU

 

 

 

G.M. No. 880

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, GARY KAJIWARA, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

EDU

 

 

 

G.M. No. 881

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, VICKI MCMANUS, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

EDU

 

 

 

G.M. No. 882

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, KENNETH ROBBINS, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

EDU

 

 

 

G.M. No. 883

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, DARRYL SALVADOR, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

EDU

 

 

 

G.M. No. 884

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHARON VITOUSEK, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

EDU

 

 

 

G.M. No. 885

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAULA YOSHIOKA, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

EDU

 

 

 

G.M. No. 886

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Public Housing Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, DESIREE KIHANO, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

HMS

 

 

 

G.M. No. 887

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, KATHLEEN CLARK, for a term to expire 6-30-2016.

HTH

 

 

 

G.M. No. 888

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, WAYNE HIGAKI, for a term to expire 6-30-2014.

HTH

 

 

 

G.M. No. 889

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEITH LEE, for a term to expire 6-30-2016.

HTH

 

 

 

G.M. No. 890

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, FREDERICK SHAW, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

HTH

 

 

 

G.M. No. 891

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARY MAXINE KAHAULELIO, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

HWN

 

 

 

G.M. No. 892

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEITH UNGER, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

HWN

 

 

 

G.M. No. 893

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES FUJITA, for a term to expire 6-30-2016.

HWN

 

 

 

G.M. No. 894

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau, Gubernatorial Nominee, NATHAN KALAMA, for a term to expire 6-30-2016.

HWN

 

 

 

G.M. No. 895

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Islands of Maui and Lana'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, KALANI HO, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

HWN

 

 

 

G.M. No. 896

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Islands of Maui and Lana'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEIANE PACI, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

HWN

 

 

 

G.M. No. 897

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Island Burial Council, Island of O'ahu, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELTON MAGALLANES, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

HWN

 

 

 

G.M. No. 898

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DONALD GENTZLER, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

JDL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 899

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAUL JOHNSTON, JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2016.

JDL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 900

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, THORNE ABBOTT, for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

WLH

 

 

 

G.M. No. 901

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOAN CANFIELD, for a term to expire 6-30-2016.

WLH

 

 

 

G.M. No. 902

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, HERBERT RICHARDS, JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2015.

WLH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Departmental Communications: None
  2. House Communication Nos. 332-336

 

Informing the Senate that on March 28, 2012, the House disagreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House bills:

REFERRAL

 

 

 

332

H.B. No. 2429, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE."(Board of Agriculture)

FILE

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 2584, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO NOTICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE."(Workers' Compensation; Notice of Insurance)

 

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on March 28, 2012, the following House Concurrent Resolutions were adopted in the House:

 

 

 

 

333

H.C.R. No. 46, H.D. 1

"SUPPORTING THE VISA IMPROVEMENTS TO STIMULATE INTERNATIONAL TOURISM TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACT."(Visa Improvements to Stimulate International Tourism to the United States Act)

 

 

 

 

334

H.C.R. No. 63

"REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM JULY 13, 2012, AS "COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY"."(Collector Car Appreciation Day; July 13, 2012)

 

 

 

 

335

H.C.R. No. 100

"REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON DATE STREET BETWEEN KAPIOLANI BOULEVARD AND LA‘AU STREET DURING THE MORNING HOURS TO ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION."(Requesting the City and County of Honolulu to prohibit parking on Date Street between Kapiolani Boulevard and La'au Street during certain hours.)

 

 

 

 

336

H.C.R. No. 113

"REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXTEND THE HOURS DURING WHICH PARKING IS PROHIBITED ON ISENBERG STREET."(Requesting the City and County of Honolulu to extend the hours during which parking is prohibited on Isenberg Street.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Senate Communications: None
  2. Judiciary Communications: None
  3. Standing Committee Report Nos. 3028-3093

 

3028

(One Day Notice)

(HTH/PGM)

H.B. No. 2600, H.D. 2

"RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3029

(48 Hrs. Notice)

(HTH)

H.B. No. 2568, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3030

(EDT/WLH)

S.C.R. No. 56, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INCREASED FEES TO HELP SUPPORT A FULLY STAFFED STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION PROGRAM."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3031

(48 Hrs. Notice)

(EDT)

H.B. No. 2436, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE INFORMATION PRIVACY AND SECURITY COUNCIL."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3032

(One Day Notice)

(HMS)

H.B. No. 2143

"RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3033

(PGM)

S.R. No. 73

"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."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3034

(PGM)

S.C.R. No. 137

"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."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3035

(48 Hrs. Notice)

(WAM)

H.B. No. 2605, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO CONFORMITY OF THE HAWAII INCOME TAX LAW TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3036

(48 Hrs. Notice)

(WAM)

H.B. No. 1695, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO TAXATION."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3037

(48 Hrs. Notice)

(WAM)

H.B. No. 1980, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO TAXATION."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3038

(EDU)

S.R. No. 62

"REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND STATE LIBRARIAN TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO OPTIMIZE THE USE OF STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITIES."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3039

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 122

"REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND STATE LIBRARIAN TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO OPTIMIZE THE USE OF STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITIES."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3040

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 120

"REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO APPLY TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A WAIVER OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3041

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 95

"REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, TO EXAMINE LOCAL AND NATIONAL MODELS OF BEST PRACTICES FOR THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS AND RECOMMEND ANY NEW GUIDELINES TO INCREASE INTERNET ACCESS TO ALLOW THE RESPONSIBLE AND POSITIVE INTEGRATION OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE CLASSROOM, WHILE ENSURING NECESSARY PROTECTIONS TO PREVENT ABUSE."

(Recommends referral to EDT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3042

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 77, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO ASSIST THE COMPLEX AREAS IN CREATING ENDOWMENTS TO BENEFIT HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3043

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 33, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND BOARD OF EDUCATION TO INSTITUTE A GREEN HAWAII PROGRAM WITHIN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3044

(WLH)

S.C.R. No. 124, S.D. 1

"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."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3045

(AGL)

S.C.R. No. 134

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IMPLEMENT AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE PURCHASE OF HAWAII-GROWN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3046

(AGL)

S.R. No. 71

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IMPLEMENT AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE PURCHASE OF HAWAII-GROWN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3047

(AGL)

S.C.R. No. 136, S.D. 1

"URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DESIGNATE THE MAGOON RESEARCH AND TEACHING FACILITY SITE FOR USE BY THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends referral to EDU)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3048

(AGL)

S.C.R. No. 89, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE MEASUREMENT STANDARDS BRANCH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3049

(HMS)

S.C.R. No. 153, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO INTEGRATE HEALTHCARE FOR INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN BOTH MEDICAID AND MEDICARE."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3050

(HMS)

S.R. No. 90, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO INTEGRATE HEALTHCARE FOR INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN BOTH MEDICAID AND MEDICARE."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3051

(HMS/HTH)

S.C.R. No. 93, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A PILOT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE TOP FIVE PERCENT OF MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES WHOSE CARE NEEDS ACCOUNT FOR A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF MEDICAID EXPENDITURES IN THE STATE."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3052

(HMS/HTH)

S.R. No. 45, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A PILOT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE TOP FIVE PERCENT OF MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES WHOSE CARE NEEDS ACCOUNT FOR A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF MEDICAID EXPENDITURES IN THE STATE."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3053

(HMS)

S.C.R. No. 147, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REEXAMINE THE BASIC HEALTH PLAN UNDER THE FEDERAL PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ONCE FEDERAL RULES HAVE BEEN ISSUED AND TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE FEDERAL SECTION 1115 WAIVER GRANTED TO HAWAII TO RAISE THE MEDICAID INCOME ELIGIBILITY CEILING TO PROVIDE THE GREATEST HEALTH CARE COVERAGE TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF HAWAII'S PEOPLE." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3054

(HMS)

S.R. No. 82, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REEXAMINE THE BASIC HEALTH PLAN UNDER THE FEDERAL PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ONCE FEDERAL RULES HAVE BEEN ISSUED AND TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE FEDERAL SECTION 1115 WAIVER GRANTED TO HAWAII TO RAISE THE MEDICAID INCOME ELIGIBILITY CEILING TO PROVIDE THE GREATEST HEALTH CARE COVERAGE TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF HAWAII'S PEOPLE." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3055

(HWN/WLH)

S.C.R. No. 63, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FISCAL AUDIT OF THE KAHO‘OLAWE REHABILITATION TRUST FUND."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3056

(HWN/WLH)

S.C.R. No. 2, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE STATE'S FULL COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 5 OF ACT 178, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2006."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3057

(HWN/EDU)

S.C.R. No. 87, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING A REVIEW OF THE STATE'S FUNDING FOR EXISTING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AND ACTIVITIES AND HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS OFFERED IN HAWAII AND ANY DISPARITIES IN FUNDING FOR THE STATE'S TWO OFFICIAL LANGUAGES." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3058

(HWN/EDU)

S.R. No. 43, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING A REVIEW OF THE STATE'S FUNDING FOR EXISTING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AND ACTIVITIES AND HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS OFFERED IN HAWAII AND ANY DISPARITIES IN FUNDING FOR THE STATE'S TWO OFFICIAL LANGUAGES." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3059

(PGM/HWN)

S.R. No. 53, S.D. 1

"HONORING UNITED STATES PRESIDENT GROVER CLEVELAND FOR HIS SUPPORT OF THE HAWAIIAN MONARCHY AND EFFORTS TO PRESERVE THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM, BY REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, COUNTY OF MAUI, COUNTY OF KAUAI, AND COUNTY OF HAWAII TO NAME A STATE OR COUNTY PROPERTY IN HIS NAME, AND REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO COMMISSION, PURCHASE, OR PARTNER WITH ANOTHER ENTITY TO CREATE OR OBTAIN A WORK OF ART, WHETHER VISUAL OR LITERARY, IN HIS NAME." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends referral to EDT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3060

(PGM/HWN)

S.C.R. No. 109, S.D. 1

"HONORING UNITED STATES PRESIDENT GROVER CLEVELAND FOR HIS SUPPORT OF THE HAWAIIAN MONARCHY AND EFFORTS TO PRESERVE THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM, BY REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, COUNTY OF MAUI, COUNTY OF KAUAI, AND COUNTY OF HAWAII TO NAME A STATE OR COUNTY PROPERTY IN HIS NAME, AND REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO COMMISSION, PURCHASE, OR PARTNER WITH ANOTHER ENTITY TO CREATE OR OBTAIN A WORK OF ART, WHETHER VISUAL OR LITERARY, IN HIS NAME." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends referral to EDT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3061

(48 Hrs. Notice)

(CPN)

H.B. No. 2169, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3062

(48 Hrs. Notice)

(CPN)

H.B. No. 2497, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO SECURITIES."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3063

(48 Hrs. Notice)

(HWN/EDT)

H.B. No. 1984, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3064

(One Day Notice)

(HTH)

G.M. No. 757

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT SPETICH, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3064

(One Day Notice)

(HTH)

G.M. No. 758

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, JODI YAMAMI, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3064

(One Day Notice)

(HTH)

G.M. No. 759

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, LAN YONEDA, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3065

(One Day Notice)

(TIA/PGM)

S.C.R. No. 15

"RELATING TO AIRPORT SECURITY."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3066

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 104

"REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAINTAIN, MONITOR, AND ENFORCE ANTI-BULLYING, ANTI-CYBERBULLYING, AND ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO PROTECT PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3067

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 79

"REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLABORATE WITH PARENT ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT, AND MONITOR STATEWIDE POLICIES FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3068

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

S.C.R. No. 78

"REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW ITS SCHOOL'S ATTENDANCE POLICY, CREATE BENCHMARKS TO IMPROVE ATTENDANCE, AND DEVELOP AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO MEET THOSE BENCHMARKS."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3069

(One Day Notice)

(AGL)

S.C.R. No. 50

"DECLARING SUNDAYS TO BE "EAT LOCAL, BUY LOCAL" DAY IN HAWAII AND ENCOURAGING FAMILIES, RESTAURANTS, AND GROCERS TO BUY HAWAII-GROWN FOODS, FLOWERS, AND PRODUCE."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3070

(One Day Notice)

(AGL)

S.R. No. 72

"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."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3071

(One Day Notice)

(AGL)

S.C.R. No. 135

"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."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3072

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 504

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Cable Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, BETH TOKIOKA , for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3072

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 505

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Cable Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, AUSTIN VALI, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3073

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 508

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine, Gubernatorial Nominee, L. MARTIN JOHNSON, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3073

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 509

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine, Gubernatorial Nominee, AUDREY NG, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3073

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 737

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEVIN GIBSON, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3074

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 502

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALEXANDER CHOI, for a term to expire 6-30-2013."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3074

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 503

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANGELA HOWARD, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3074

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 656

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, LANCE MARUGAME, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3074

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 657

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHAD NELSON, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3074

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 658

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTOBAL QUINTANA, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3075

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 734

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LESLIE BARRICKMAN, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3075

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 735

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, THOMAS KOSASA, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3075

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 736

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAREN SEPT, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3076

(One Day Notice)

(HMS)

S.C.R. No. 130

"SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST IN FINDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN HAWAII."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3077

(One Day Notice)

(HWN/EDT)

S.R. No. 51, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE SENATE COMMITTEES ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY TO CONVENE A SPECIAL TASK FORCE ON HAWAIIAN HISTORICAL SITES PRESERVATION." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3078

(One Day Notice)

(HWN/EDT)

S.C.R. No. 107, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE SENATE COMMITTEES ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY TO CONVENE A SPECIAL TASK FORCE ON HAWAIIAN HISTORICAL SITES PRESERVATION." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3079

(One Day Notice)

(TIA/PGM)

S.R. No. 17, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO EXPEDITIOUSLY RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF ROADS IN LIMBO IN MAUI COUNTY." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3080

(One Day Notice)

(TIA/PGM)

S.C.R. No. 49, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO EXPEDITIOUSLY RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF ROADS IN LIMBO IN MAUI COUNTY." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3081

(One Day Notice)

(HTH)

S.R. No. 5

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A STATE HEALTH PLAN INITIATIVE TO REDUCE THE OCCURRENCES OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE IN HAWAII."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3082

(One Day Notice)

(HTH)

S.C.R. No. 4

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A STATE HEALTH PLAN INITIATIVE TO REDUCE THE OCCURRENCES OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE IN HAWAII."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3083

(One Day Notice)

(HTH)

S.R. No. 89

"DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL OF EACH YEAR AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3084

(One Day Notice)

(HTH)

S.C.R. No. 101

"DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL OF EACH YEAR AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3085

(One Day Notice)

(PGM)

S.C.R. No. 106, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO VOTE IN FAVOR OF H.R. 2148, 112TH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION, TO EXTEND MILITARY COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE STORE PRIVILEGES TO VETERANS WITH A COMPENSABLE SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY AND THEIR DEPENDENTS." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3086

(One Day Notice)

(PGM)

H.C.R. No. 18

"REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM TO SECURE A PERMANENT HOME IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3087

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

S.C.R. No. 142

"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."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3088

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

S.R. No. 78

"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."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3089

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 506

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, LINA KIKUTA, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3089

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 507

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Gubernatorial Nominee, KATHLEEN KANG-KAULUPALI, for a term to expire 6-30-2013."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3090

(CPN)

S.R. No. 52

"REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO REVIEW THE ACCUMULATION OF CAPITAL RESERVES AND SURPLUS OF MANAGED CARE PLANS WHEN REVIEWING RATE FILINGS."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3091

(CPN)

S.C.R. No. 108

"REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO REVIEW THE ACCUMULATION OF CAPITAL RESERVES AND SURPLUS OF MANAGED CARE PLANS WHEN REVIEWING RATE FILINGS."

(Recommends referral to WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3092

(CPN)

S.C.R. No. 39, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, INVESTIGATE INSTANCES OF WRONGFUL AND UNLAWFUL CONDUCT BY LENDERS AND SERVICERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends referral to JDL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3093

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

H.B. No. 1746, H.D. 1

"RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS."

(Recommends passage on SECOND READING and placement on the calendar for Third Reading)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

  1. Deferred Matters – Agree/Disagree

 

HSE. COM. NO.

 

REFERRAL

 

 

 

331

S.B. No. 2503, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY."(Cruelty to Animals; Equine Animals)

AGREE/DISAGREE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Advise and Consent

 

3013

 

Status & Testimony

WAM

G.M. No. 649

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROY AMEMIYA JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2012 (Amended by GM766 to remove term of expiration)."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3014

 

Status & Testimony

WAM

G.M. No. 650

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, PETER HO, for a term to expire 6-30-2012 (Amended by GM766 to remove term of expiration)."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3015

 

Status & Testimony

WAM

G.M. No. 651

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, RANDALL IWASE, for a term to expire 6-30-2012 (Amended by GM766 to remove term of expiration)."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3016

 

Status & Testimony

WAM

G.M. No. 652

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MITCHELL IMANAKA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012 (Amended by GM766 to remove term of expiration)."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3017

 

Status & Testimony

WAM

G.M. No. 760

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 1st Taxation District (O'ahu), Gubernatorial Nominee, TRACY CHIANG, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3017

 

Status & Testimony

WAM

G.M. No. 761

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 1st Taxation District (O'ahu), Gubernatorial Nominee, ERIC CHING, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3017

 

Status & Testimony

WAM

G.M. No. 762

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 3rd Taxation District (Hawai'i), Gubernatorial Nominee, PETER TADAKI, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3017

 

Status & Testimony

WAM

G.M. No. 763

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 4th Taxation District (Kaua'i), Gubernatorial Nominee, RUSSELL KYONO, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3017

 

Status & Testimony

WAM

G.M. No. 764

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 4th Taxation District (Kaua'i), Gubernatorial Nominee, RONALD PEEREN, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

 

 

 

 

 

3017

 

Status & Testimony

WAM

G.M. No. 765

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Taxation Review, 4th Taxation District (Kaua'i), Gubernatorial Nominee, ERIC YAMA, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Adopt Resolutions

 

3018

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

PGM

S.C.R. No. 5, S.D. 1

"URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND THE HAWAII OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF WOMEN VETERANS AND WOMEN ON ACTIVE DUTY." (AMENDED TITLE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3019

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

PGM

S.R. No. 6, S.D. 1

"URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND THE HAWAII OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF WOMEN VETERANS AND WOMEN ON ACTIVE DUTY." (AMENDED TITLE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3020

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

TIA

S.C.R. No. 59

"REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM JULY 13, 2012, AS "COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY"."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Final Reading

 

S.B. No. 2648, H.D. 1

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

"RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE."

 

(Campaign Funds; Uses; Scholarships)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Third Reading

 

(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3026)

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

H.B. No. 1858

"RELATING TO WORKFORCE INFORMATION." - (JDL)

 

(Executive Branch Workforce Demographic Information; Annual Reports)

 

 

 

 

(See Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3027)

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

H.B. No. 2841

"RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY ACT." - (JDL)

 

(Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Re-Referrals

 

RE-REFERRAL FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012

 

 

 

MEASURE

TITLE

RE-REFERRAL

 

 

 

H.B. 2398, H.D. 2

RELATING TO LAND USE.

(Land Use; Honokohau Marina Development District) (WLH, WAM)

WLH/WAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Miscellaneous Communications: None
  2. Miscellaneous Business
  3. Announcements

            HONORING AND CONGRATULATING MISS HAWAII AND MRS. HAWAII 2011.  (Senator Kidani)

 

CONGRATULATING THE JAMES CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEERLEADERS ON BECOMING THE 2011 GATOR BOWL NATIONAL CHEER CHAMPIONS.  (Senator Espero)

 

COMMENDING THE EWA BEACH LIONS FOR ITS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.  (Senator Espero)

 

·        Committee Hearing Schedule:

COMMITTEE

DATE & TIME

ROOM

EDT

3/30/2012 1:15 PM

016

EDT/EDU

3/30/2012 1:15 PM

225

EDT/EDU

3/30/2012 1:15 PM

016

EDT/WLH

3/30/2012 1:15 PM

016

EDU

3/30/2012 1:15 PM

225

HMS/CPN/EDT

3/30/2012 1:15 PM

016

EDT/ENE

3/30/2012 1:30 PM

016

ENE/EDT

3/30/2012 1:30 PM

016

HTH

3/30/2012 2:45 PM

229

WAM

4/2/2012 9:30 AM

211

JDL

4/2/2012 10:00 AM

016

WAM

4/2/2012 10:30 AM

211

WAM

4/2/2012 10:35 AM

211

EDT

4/2/2012 1:15 PM

016

HWN/HMS

4/2/2012 2:45 PM

224

CPN

4/3/2012 9:30 AM

229

EDT/WAM

4/3/2012 9:30 AM

211

JDL

4/3/2012 9:30 AM

016

HMS/JDL

4/3/2012 10:00 AM

016

PGM/JDL

4/3/2012 10:00 AM

016

HMS/EDT

4/3/2012 1:00 PM

016

INFO-HMS-HUS

4/3/2012 1:15 PM

016

PGM/TIA

4/3/2012 2:45 PM

224

ENE/WLH

4/3/2012 2:50 PM

225

ENE/CPN

4/3/2012 3:00 PM

225

CPN

4/4/2012 9:30 AM

229

TIA/EDU

4/4/2012 1:15 PM

224

TIA

4/4/2012 1:16 PM

224

INFO-HTH-HMS-HUS

4/5/2012 2:30 PM

016

EDT

4/11/2012 1:15 PM

016

AGL

4/12/2012 2:45 PM

229

EDU

4/13/2012 1:15 PM

225

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Adjournment