OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER

TWENTY-SIXTH STATE LEGISLATURE

 

COMMITTEE REFERRALS

 

 

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NO. 50

35th LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 20, 2012

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Committee Abbreviations:

 


AGR -  Agriculture

CPC -   Consumer Protection & Commerce

CUA -  Culture & the Arts

EDN -  Education

EEP -   Energy & Environmental Protection

ERB -   Economic Revitalization & Business

FIN -    Finance

HAW - Hawaiian Affairs

HED -  Higher Education

HLT -   Health

HSG -   Housing

HUS -  Human Services

INT -    International Affairs

JUD -   Judiciary

LAB -  Labor & Public Employment

LMG -  Legislative Management

PBM -  Public Safety & Military Affairs

TOU -  Tourism

TRN -  Transportation

WLO - Water, Land, & Ocean Resources


 

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Committee

 

 

REFERRAL

 

 

 

 

HR111

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO IDENTIFY WAYS TO IMPROVE AND ACCELERATE THE PROCESSING OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS.

 

LAB, FIN

HR112

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.

 

TRN

HR113

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

 

HLT

HR114

URGING FOOD MANUFACTURERS TO LABEL ALL GENETICALLY MODIFIED OR ENGINEERED FOOD PRODUCTS AS A "GENETICALLY-ENGINEERED FOOD PRODUCT".

 

HLT, ERB, CPC

HR115

CONVENING A MANOA ROAD TASK FORCE TO DISCUSS OWNERSHIP, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PORTION OF MANOA ROAD LEADING UP TO THE LYON ARBORETUM.

 

WLO/TRN, FIN

HR116

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSPECT, CLEAN, AND FIX THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN EAST HONOLULU.

 

TRN, FIN

HR117

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO AMEND ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF LAY GILL NETS FOR CATCHING OIO.

 

WLO, FIN

HR118

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A STATE ACTION PLAN TO COMBAT CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE IN THE STATE.

 

HLT, FIN

HR119

RECOGNIZING HAWAII AS A HUMAN RIGHTS STATE.

 

JUD

HR120

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF THE NEW ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES LAW.

 

HUS, JUD, FIN

HR121

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS OF ESTABLISHING CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE FEES TO SUPPORT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' PROGRAMS.

 

HUS, FIN

HR122

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

 

HUS/HLT, FIN

HR123

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE STATE'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT WITH EMPHASIS ON MEDICAID PROGRAM INTEGRITY.

 

HUS/HLT, FIN

HR124

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON ASSET LIMITS TO QUALIFY FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

 

HUS, FIN

HR125

REQUESTING THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A VOTER PARTICIPATION TASK FORCE ON VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTER TURNOUT IN HAWAII.

 

JUD, FIN

HR126

AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF A FIFTY-FIVE YEAR TERM FOR A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO KOOLAU PROPERTIES, LLC, FOR SEAWALL PURPOSES AT SPRECKLESVILLE BEACH LOTS, WAILUKU, MAUI, AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

 

WLO

HR127

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO ESTABLISH THE LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING TASK FORCE TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A MODEST, PUBLIC, LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROGRAM IN HAWAII.

 

HLT, CPC, FIN

HR128

REQUESTING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND AHA KAULEO KAIAPUNI HAWAII FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE OF THE READING, MATH, SCIENCE, AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS ADMINISTERED TO STUDENTS IN GRADES THREE THROUGH SIX OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM AND FORMAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY STATUTE OR RULE OF AHA KAULEO KAIAPUNI HAWAII.

 

HAW, EDN, FIN

HR129

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.

 

HAW, EDN, FIN

HR130

URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT THE VISA IMPROVEMENTS TO STIMULATE INTERNATIONAL TOURISM TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACT.

 

INT/TOU

HR131

SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TWENTY-FOUR HOUR OPEN-AIR CULTURAL MARKETPLACES THROUGHOUT HAWAII.

 

CUA, ERB, FIN

HR132

RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING A LASTING RELATIONSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII AND YEREVAN, ARMENIA.

 

INT

HR133

RECOGNIZING THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII AND ISTANBUL, TURKEY.

 

INT

HR134

URGING THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, PRIVATE HEALTH INSURERS, AND PRIVATE HEALTH PROVIDERS TO ADOPT THE PRINCIPLES AND HEALTH CARE GUIDELINES IN THE DARTMOUTH ATLAS OF HEALTH CARE.

 

HLT/HUS, CPC

HR135

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF IMPLEMENTING DRUG TESTING TO TENANTS, SELECTED APPLICANTS, AND APPLICANTS OF FEDERAL AND STATE LOW-INCOME HOUSING IN THE STATE.

 

HSG, JUD, FIN

HR136

URGING THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UNDER THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO ASCERTAIN THE DISPOSITION OF TITLE AND OWNERSHIP OF ACREAGE ALONG THE PEARL HARBOR SHORELINE BORDERING WAIPAHU AND THE WESTLOCK SHORELINES THAT ACCUMULATED AS A RESULT OF MANGROVES, VEGETATION, AND ACCRETED LAND FROM RIVERS UPSTREAM.

 

PBM, WLO, FIN

HR137

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON REQUIRING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.

 

HLT/CPC, LMG

HR138

REQUESTING THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CONVENE A LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF THE POTENTIAL SALE OF THE TESORO OIL REFINERY ON CONSUMERS AND THE STATE.

 

CPC

HR139

REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF ALL STATE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES RELATING TO MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS AND EXPENDITURES.

 

LMG, FIN

HR140

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC IMPACTS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS AND INCREASING TOURISM IN THE NORTH SHORE AND KOOLAULOA DISTRICTS.

 

TRN, WLO/TOU

HR141

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A MORATORIUM ON ELECTRICITY RATE INCREASES UNTIL JUNE 30, 2014, AND CONSIDER MODIFICATION OF THE AUTOMATIC FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE FOR ELECTRIC UTILITIES.

 

EEP, CPC

HR142

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ESTABLISH A MORATORIUM ON HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE INCREASES UNTIL JUNE 30, 2014.

 

HLT, CPC

HR143

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.

 

FIN

HR144

REQUESTING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 1 THROUGH 7, 2012, TO BE RECOGNIZED AS "HAWAII FISHING AND SEAFOOD WEEK".

 

WLO

HR145

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW ITS BY-LAWS AND POLICIES, APPLICABLE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND STATUTES, AS WELL AS ANY INTERNAL PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES, TO PROVIDE  THE BEST POSSIBLE LEGAL PROTECTION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT RE-ADMITTING CERTAIN STUDENTS TO THE CLASSROOM FOLLOWING ANY DISCIPLINARY ACTION OF THE STUDENT FOR ABUSE OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.

 

EDN, JUD

HR146

URGING UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WEST OAHU TO ESTABLISH A GRADUATE-LEVEL INFORMATION ASSURANCE PROGRAM.

 

HED, FIN

HR147

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE STATE REGULATION OF THE HARVESTING OF HAWAIIAN SANDALWOOD.

 

WLO, FIN

HR148

RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1972.

 

WLO/EEP

HR149

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.

 

EDN, FIN

HR150

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ADOPT RULES TO REQUIRE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANIES TO PERMIT GROUP NET METERING.

 

EEP, CPC

HR151

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, WITH THE COOPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF OFFERING A SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM TAX CREDIT.

 

EEP, FIN

HR152

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.

 

HUS/HLT, LMG

HR153

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.

 

PBM, FIN

HR154

REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO AMEND EXECUTIVE ORDER 13089 TO EXEMPT MAINTENANCE AND DREDGING ACTIVITIES IN EXISTING SMALL BOAT AND COMMERCIAL HARBORS WITHIN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

 

WLO, FIN

HR155

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.

 

EEP/TRN, FIN

HR156

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REFRAIN FROM IMPOSING ANY INCREASE TO THE NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER FEE UNTIL THE AUDITOR HAS COMPLETED AN UPDATED MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.

 

ERB/EEP, LMG

HR157

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.

 

PBM, FIN

HR158

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CREATE A VEHICLE REGISTRATION CREDIT FOR RESIDENTS WHO DRIVE LIMITED MILES IN THEIR VEHICLE.

 

TRN, FIN

HR160

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WAIVE ALL FINES RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION OF THE KUPUNA TERRACE IN WAIMANALO.

 

HAW, JUD

HR161

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A SUSTAINABLE AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ASSESSMENT TASK FORCE.

 

EEP, FIN

HR162

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.

 

EDN, JUD, FIN

HR163

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW AND REPORT ON POLICIES RELATING TO THE USE OF DRIVERLESS VEHICLES IN HAWAII.

 

TRN, FIN

HR164

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CREATION OF A CLEAN ENERGY BOND LOAN PROGRAM.

 

EEP, FIN

HR165

ENCOURAGING THE GOVERNOR TO TRANSFER THE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM TO THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.

 

INT, ERB, FIN

HR166

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO LOWER NATIONAL ENERGY COSTS BY APPROVING THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE.

 

EEP, CPC

HR167

URGING THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE ON MILITARY PERSONNEL TO ACT FAVORABLY ON H.R. 2148 AND TO REPORT THE BILL TO THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR FURTHER ACTION.

 

PBM, FIN

HR168

URGING THE PRESERVATION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IN THE PENTAGON BUDGET.

 

PBM, ERB

HR169

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, CHAIRPERSON OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, GOVERNOR, AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII – MILITARY AFFAIRS COUNCIL, TO DO EVERYTHING WITHIN THEIR POWER AND INFLUENCE TO RETAIN MILITARY AND DEFENSE-RELATED CIVILIAN JOBS IN HAWAII.

 

PBM, ERB

HR170

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO DEVELOP A SIMPLIFIED REPORTING SYSTEM FOR VETERINARIANS TO COMPLY WITH PART VIII OF CHAPTER 329, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.

 

PBM, FIN

HR171

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO EXTEND THE HOURS OF OPERATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL ENROLLMENT CENTER ON OAHU AND TO OPEN A SECOND CENTER LOCATED AROUND THE PORT AREA OR WEST OF THE PORT AREA ON OAHU.

 

PBM/TRN, FIN

HR172

ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PROCURE GOODS AND SERVICES THAT ARE USED TO SUPPORT HAWAII-BASED UNITED STATES MILITARY PERSONNEL AND FACILITIES FROM HAWAII BUSINESSES AND TO COOPERATE WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII TO HOST TRADE SHOWS THAT FEATURE LOCAL BUSINESSES.

 

PBM, ERB

HR173

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CARRY OUT OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN MAXIMIZING RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION.

 

EEP, CPC

HR174

URGING THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES AND MEDICAL INSURANCE PROVIDERS TO CREATE A PENALTY OR DISINCENTIVE FOR THOSE WHO ABUSE EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS.

 

HUS/HLT, FIN

HR175

URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO HONOR H.C.R. NO. 282, H.D. 1, "URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM RENT SCHEDULE", THAT WAS ADOPTED DURING THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2009.

 

HSG, FIN

HR176

REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A DIABETES PREVENTION TASK FORCE TO STUDY PREVENTION STRATEGIES, TRACK POLICY CHANGES AND REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE WITH RECOMMENDED ACTIONS HALTING THE DIABETES EPIDEMIC IN HAWAII.

 

HLT, FIN

HR177

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPLORE OPTIONS IN PREVENTING LIKELIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM FUTURE CLOSURE.

 

EDN, FIN

HR178

REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO REVISE SIGNAGE TO 'HISTORIC LILIHA TOWN'.

 

TRN, FIN

HCR149

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO IDENTIFY WAYS TO IMPROVE AND ACCELERATE THE PROCESSING OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS.

 

LAB, FIN

HCR150

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

 

HLT

HCR151

URGING FOOD MANUFACTURERS TO LABEL ALL GENETICALLY MODIFIED OR ENGINEERED FOOD PRODUCTS AS A "GENETICALLY-ENGINEERED FOOD PRODUCT".

 

HLT, ERB, CPC

HCR152

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.

 

LAB, FIN

HCR153

CONVENING A MANOA ROAD TASK FORCE TO DISCUSS OWNERSHIP, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PORTION OF MANOA ROAD LEADING UP TO THE LYON ARBORETUM.

 

WLO/TRN, FIN

HCR154

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A STATE ACTION PLAN TO COMBAT CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE IN THE STATE.

 

HLT, FIN

HCR155

RECOGNIZING HAWAII AS A HUMAN RIGHTS STATE.

 

JUD

HCR156

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF THE NEW ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES LAW.

 

HUS, JUD, FIN

HCR157

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS OF ESTABLISHING CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE FEES TO SUPPORT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' PROGRAMS.

 

HUS, FIN

HCR158

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

 

HUS/HLT, FIN

HCR159

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE STATE'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT WITH EMPHASIS ON MEDICAID PROGRAM INTEGRITY.

 

HUS/HLT, FIN

HCR160

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON ASSET LIMITS TO QUALIFY FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

 

HUS, FIN

HCR161

REQUESTING THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A VOTER PARTICIPATION TASK FORCE ON VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTER TURNOUT IN HAWAII.

 

JUD, FIN

HCR162

AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF A FIFTY-FIVE YEAR TERM FOR A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO KOOLAU PROPERTIES, LLC, FOR SEAWALL PURPOSES AT SPRECKLESVILLE BEACH LOTS, WAILUKU, MAUI, AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

 

WLO

HCR163

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.

 

WLO, FIN

HCR164

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO ESTABLISH THE LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING TASK FORCE TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A MODEST, PUBLIC, LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROGRAM IN HAWAII.

 

HLT, CPC, FIN

HCR165

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.

 

HLT, CPC

HCR166

REQUESTING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND AHA KAULEO KAIAPUNI HAWAII FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE OF THE READING, MATH, SCIENCE, AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS ADMINISTERED TO STUDENTS IN GRADES THREE THROUGH SIX OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM AND FORMAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY STATUTE OR RULE OF AHA KAULEO KAIAPUNI HAWAII.

 

HAW, EDN, FIN

HCR167

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.

 

HAW, EDN, FIN

HCR168

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXPAND ITS INTERPRETATION OF THE USE PROVISION IN HANA HEALTH'S LAND LEASE.

 

WLO, HLT, FIN

HCR169

URGING THE COUNTIES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY CONCERNS COUNCILS IN RURAL AREAS.

 

WLO

HCR170

URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT THE VISA IMPROVEMENTS TO STIMULATE INTERNATIONAL TOURISM TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACT.

 

INT/TOU

HCR171

SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TWENTY-FOUR HOUR OPEN-AIR CULTURAL MARKETPLACES THROUGHOUT HAWAII.

 

CUA, ERB, FIN

HCR172

RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING A LASTING RELATIONSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII AND YEREVAN, ARMENIA.

 

INT

HCR173

RECOGNIZING THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII AND ISTANBUL, TURKEY.

 

INT

HCR174

URGING THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, PRIVATE HEALTH INSURERS, AND PRIVATE HEALTH PROVIDERS TO ADOPT THE PRINCIPLES AND HEALTH CARE GUIDELINES IN THE DARTMOUTH ATLAS OF HEALTH CARE.

 

HLT/HUS, CPC

HCR175

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF IMPLEMENTING DRUG TESTING TO TENANTS, SELECTED APPLICANTS, AND APPLICANTS OF FEDERAL AND STATE LOW-INCOME HOUSING IN THE STATE.

 

HSG, JUD, FIN

HCR176

URGING THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UNDER THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO ASCERTAIN THE DISPOSITION OF TITLE AND OWNERSHIP OF ACREAGE ALONG THE PEARL HARBOR SHORELINE BORDERING WAIPAHU AND THE WESTLOCK SHORELINES THAT ACCUMULATED AS A RESULT OF MANGROVES, VEGETATION, AND ACCRETED LAND FROM RIVERS UPSTREAM.

 

PBM, WLO, FIN

HCR177

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON REQUIRING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.

 

HLT/CPC, LMG

HCR178

REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF ALL STATE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES RELATING TO MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS AND EXPENDITURES.

 

LMG, FIN

HCR179

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC IMPACTS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS AND INCREASING TOURISM IN THE NORTH SHORE AND KOOLAULOA DISTRICTS.

 

TRN, WLO/TOU

HCR180

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A MORATORIUM ON ELECTRICITY RATE INCREASES UNTIL JUNE 30, 2014, AND CONSIDER MODIFICATION OF THE AUTOMATIC FUEL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE FOR ELECTRIC UTILITIES.

 

EEP, CPC

HCR181

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ESTABLISH A MORATORIUM ON HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE INCREASES UNTIL JUNE 30, 2014.

 

HLT, CPC

HCR182

REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CREATE A REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN FOR KUKUI GARDENS AND MAYOR WRIGHT HOMES.

 

HSG, FIN

HCR183

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A FINANCIAL AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.

 

CPC, LMG

HCR184

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO SUBMIT A 5-YEAR ORGANIZATIONAL AND STRATEGIC PLAN.

 

HLT, FIN

HCR185

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.

 

FIN

HCR186

REQUESTING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 1 THROUGH 7, 2012, TO BE RECOGNIZED AS "HAWAII FISHING AND SEAFOOD WEEK".

 

WLO

HCR187

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.

 

JUD

HCR188

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW ITS BY-LAWS AND POLICIES, APPLICABLE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND STATUTES, AS WELL AS ANY INTERNAL PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES, TO PROVIDE  THE BEST POSSIBLE LEGAL PROTECTION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT RE-ADMITTING CERTAIN STUDENTS TO THE CLASSROOM FOLLOWING ANY DISCIPLINARY ACTION OF THE STUDENT FOR ABUSE OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.

 

EDN, JUD

HCR189

URGING UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WEST OAHU TO ESTABLISH A GRADUATE-LEVEL INFORMATION ASSURANCE PROGRAM.

 

HED, FIN

HCR190

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE STATE REGULATION OF THE HARVESTING OF HAWAIIAN SANDALWOOD.

 

WLO, FIN

HCR191

RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1972.

 

WLO/EEP

HCR192

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.

 

HLT/PBM, FIN

HCR193

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.

 

EDN, FIN

HCR194

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.

 

WLO/TOU, FIN

HCR195

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ADOPT RULES TO REQUIRE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANIES TO PERMIT GROUP NET METERING.

 

EEP, CPC

HCR196

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, WITH THE COOPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF OFFERING A SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM TAX CREDIT.

 

EEP, FIN

HCR197

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.

 

HUS/HLT, LMG

HCR198

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.

 

PBM, FIN

HCR199

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AMONG THE ELDERLY.

 

HLT, FIN

HCR200

REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO AMEND EXECUTIVE ORDER 13089 TO EXEMPT MAINTENANCE AND DREDGING ACTIVITIES IN EXISTING SMALL BOAT AND COMMERCIAL HARBORS WITHIN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

 

WLO, FIN

HCR201

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.

 

EEP/TRN, FIN

HCR202

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REFRAIN FROM IMPOSING ANY INCREASE TO THE NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER FEE UNTIL THE AUDITOR HAS COMPLETED AN UPDATED MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.

 

ERB/EEP, LMG

HCR203

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.

 

PBM, FIN

HCR204

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CREATE A VEHICLE REGISTRATION CREDIT FOR RESIDENTS WHO DRIVE LIMITED MILES IN THEIR VEHICLE.

 

TRN, FIN

HCR205

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WAIVE ALL FINES RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION OF THE KUPUNA TERRACE IN WAIMANALO.

 

HAW, JUD

HCR206

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A SUSTAINABLE AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ASSESSMENT TASK FORCE.

 

EEP, FIN

HCR207

REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP LONG-RANGE GOALS AND PLANS FOR THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM.

 

AGR, FIN

HCR208

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADDRESS THE DANGEROUSLY LOW LEVEL OF IRRIGATION WATER SUPPLY AND IMPROVE THE AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY.

 

AGR, FIN

HCR209

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUNDING TO THE HANA SCHOOL INFANT AND TODDLER PROGRAM FOR THE HANA COMMUNITY.

 

EDN/HUS, FIN

HCR210

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.

 

EDN, JUD, FIN

HCR211

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.

 

HUS/LAB, FIN

HCR212

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW AND REPORT ON POLICIES RELATING TO THE USE OF DRIVERLESS VEHICLES IN HAWAII.

 

TRN, FIN

HCR213

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE CREATION OF A CLEAN ENERGY BOND LOAN PROGRAM.

 

EEP, FIN

HCR214

ENCOURAGING THE GOVERNOR TO TRANSFER THE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM TO THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.

 

INT, ERB, FIN

HCR215

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO LOWER NATIONAL ENERGY COSTS BY APPROVING THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE.

 

EEP, CPC

HCR216

URGING THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE ON MILITARY PERSONNEL TO ACT FAVORABLY ON H.R. 2148 AND TO REPORT THE BILL TO THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR FURTHER ACTION.

 

PBM, FIN

HCR217

URGING THE PRESERVATION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDING IN THE PENTAGON BUDGET.

 

PBM, ERB

HCR218

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, CHAIRPERSON OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, GOVERNOR, AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII – MILITARY AFFAIRS COUNCIL, TO DO EVERYTHING WITHIN THEIR POWER AND INFLUENCE TO RETAIN MILITARY AND DEFENSE-RELATED CIVILIAN JOBS IN HAWAII.

 

PBM, ERB

HCR219

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO DEVELOP A SIMPLIFIED REPORTING SYSTEM FOR VETERINARIANS TO COMPLY WITH PART VIII OF CHAPTER 329, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.

 

PBM, FIN

HCR220

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO EXEMPT VETERINARIANS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART VIII OF CHAPTER 329, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM, THROUGH JULY 1, 2013.

 

PBM, FIN

HCR221

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION AND LICENSURE OF MUSIC THERAPISTS.

 

CUA, CPC, LMG

HCR222

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO EXTEND THE HOURS OF OPERATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL ENROLLMENT CENTER ON OAHU AND TO OPEN A SECOND CENTER LOCATED AROUND THE PORT AREA OR WEST OF THE PORT AREA ON OAHU.

 

PBM/TRN, FIN

HCR223

ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PROCURE GOODS AND SERVICES THAT ARE USED TO SUPPORT HAWAII-BASED UNITED STATES MILITARY PERSONNEL AND FACILITIES FROM HAWAII BUSINESSES AND TO COOPERATE WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII TO HOST TRADE SHOWS THAT FEATURE LOCAL BUSINESSES.

 

PBM, ERB

HCR224

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CARRY OUT OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN MAXIMIZING RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION.

 

EEP, CPC

HCR225

URGING THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES AND MEDICAL INSURANCE PROVIDERS TO CREATE A PENALTY OR DISINCENTIVE FOR THOSE WHO ABUSE EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS.

 

HUS/HLT, FIN

HCR226

URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO HONOR H.C.R. NO. 282, H.D. 1, "URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM RENT SCHEDULE", THAT WAS ADOPTED DURING THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2009.

 

HSG, FIN

HCR227

REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A DIABETES PREVENTION TASK FORCE TO STUDY PREVENTION STRATEGIES, TRACK POLICY CHANGES AND REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE WITH RECOMMENDED ACTIONS HALTING THE DIABETES EPIDEMIC IN HAWAII.

 

HLT, FIN

HCR228

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPLORE OPTIONS IN PREVENTING LIKELIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM FUTURE CLOSURE.

 

EDN, FIN

HCR229

REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO REVISE SIGNAGE TO 'HISTORIC LILIHA TOWN'.

 

TRN, FIN

SCR28, SD1

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO RECOGNIZE LOCAL KOREANS BY DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUES DESIGNATING THE FORMER SITES OF THE KOREAN CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE.

 

INT, FIN

SCR29, SD1

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO RECOGNIZE LOCAL KOREANS BY DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE DESIGNATING THE FORMER SITE OF THE KOREAN BOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND THE KOREAN METHODIST CHURCH.

 

INT, FIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Committee

 

 

RE-REFERRAL

 

 

 

 

SB1312

RELATING TO THE LEGACY LAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION.

Authorizes the Chairperson of the Natural Area Reserves System Commission to designate a representative from the Natural Area Reserves System Commission to serve on the Legacy Land Conservation Commission and authorizes the members of the Legacy Land Conservation Commission to elect their own chairperson.

 

FIN

SB2489, SD2, HD1

RELATING TO THE MILITIA.

Allows the adjutant general to order the national guard into active service for nonemergency purposes that are necessary and attendant to the mission of the Department of Defense.  Expands the powers of the governor and governor's designee in calling the national guard into active duty.  Expands the rights granted to national guard members to incorporate rights granted under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.  Effective July 1, 2050.  (SB2489 HD1)

 

PBM, FIN

SB2947, SD2, HD1

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes monetary awards for whistleblowers for a Department of Taxation administrative or judicial action.  Authorizes the Director of Taxation to appoint an administrative appeals officer.  Prohibits certain penalties from being added to tax underpayments on which certain other penalties are already imposed.  Requires all advertisements and solicitations for transient accommodations to display the registration identification number or the website address containing the registration identification number.  Effective July 1, 2112.  (SB2947 HD1)

 

ERB, FIN

SB3053, SD2, HD1

RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS.

Establishes aha moku advisory committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources.  Makes an appropriation.  Effective July 1, 2012.  (SB3053 HD1)

 

HAW, FIN