OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-SEVENTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 37
31st LEGISLATIVE DAY-THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013
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Committee Abbreviations:
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AGR - Agriculture |
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CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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EDB - Economic Development & Business |
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EDN - Education |
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EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection |
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FIN - Finance |
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HED - Higher Education |
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HLT - Health |
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HSG - Housing |
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HUS - Human Services |
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JUD - Judiciary |
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LAB - Labor & Public Employment |
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LMG - Legislative Management |
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OMH - Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs |
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PBS - Public Safety |
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TOU - Tourism |
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TRN - Transportation |
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VMI - Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts |
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WAL - Water & Land |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I, BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND HAWAI‘I'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO STRENGTHEN THE SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP WITH TAIWAN IN COMMEMORATION OF THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAWAI‘I AND TAIWAN.
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VMI, EDB |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO TAKE STRONGER ACTION TO STOP WAGE THEFT IN HAWAII.
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LAB, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF PROHIBITING SMOKING ON HAWAII'S PUBLIC BEACHES.
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EEP/HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO GIVE PREFERENCE TO LOCAL CANDIDATES WHEN HIRING FOR EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
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HED, JUD |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM.
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HUS/VMI, JUD |
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URGING ALL PUBLIC FACILITIES TO ESTABLISH SECURE BICYCLE PARKING AREAS, CONDOMINIUMS TO CONSTRUCT SECURE BICYCLE PARKING WHEN CONDUCTING RENOVATIONS, AND THE COUNTIES TO CONSIDER SECURE BICYCLE PARKING IN FUTURE VERSIONS OF THE BUILDING CODE.
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TRN, FIN |
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EXPRESSING COMMITMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
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VMI, JUD |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH REDUCED TARIFFS FOR THE SALE OF ELECTRICITY GENERATED BY NONFOSSIL FUEL PRODUCERS THAT ELECTRIC UTILITIES WOULD OTHERWISE CURTAIL DURING OFF-PEAK HOURS TO PERSONS ENGAGED IN AQUACULTURE, AQUAPONICS, AND AGRICULTURE.
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AGR/EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT A STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS IN PROVINCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES WITH WHICH THE STATE HAS STATE-PROVINCE RELATIONSHIPS.
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VMI, EDN |
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URGING THE PRESERVATION OF HOOPILI LANDS FOR AGRICULTURAL USE.
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AGR/WAL, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION CLASSES IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONTINUE ITS RESEARCH OF THE TIMEBANKING CONCEPT FOR HAWAII'S RESPITE SYSTEM.
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HLT, CPC |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE HAWAII STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN.
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WAL/VMI, FIN |
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URGING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND TO PAY THE TRICARE RESERVE SELECT PREMIUM FOR ELIGIBLE STATE AND COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES WHO DECLINE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE THROUGH THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND AND INSTEAD OPT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE THROUGH TRICARE RESERVE SELECT.
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VMI/HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DESIGNATE AND NAME THE WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD FACILITY AS THE KEN YAMASE MEMORIAL TRACK AND FIELD FACILITY.
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EDN, FIN |
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URGING ALL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN HAWAII THAT PERFORM ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION TO CONSIDER PLACING HIV-POSITIVE PATIENTS WHO NEED AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT ON AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT WAITLIST.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD TO PREPARE A REPORT THAT EVALUATES EACH AUTOMATIC SPECIALTY LICENSE ISSUED TO "A" GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS AND "B" GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY EXAMINING THE PARITY OF THE CURRENT TAX FEE STRUCTURE IMPOSED ON VIDEO PROGRAMMING SERVICE PROVIDERS.
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EDB, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT PROCEDURE TO ENSURE THAT OUT-OF-STATE DESIGN PROFESSIONALS PRACTICING IN HAWAII ARE PAYING APPROPRIATE STATE TAXES.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY WITH COOPERATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE HAWAII VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU TO IMPROVE MARKETING AND VISITOR INFORMATION STRATEGIES TO ATTRACT DISABLED TRAVELERS TO HAWAII.
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TOU, HLT |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CIVIL DEFENSE TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING WHAT ACTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN PEOPLE REFUSE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES OR CLOSE THEIR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN EVACUATION ZONES DURING NATURAL DISASTERS.
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PBS, JUD |
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URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND THE MILITARY AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF A CONSOLIDATED MILITARY TRANSITION, IMMERSION, AND EDUCATION CENTER.
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VMI, EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO WORK WITH AFFECTED PERSONS AND COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATIONS FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES IN THE STATE.
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EEP, WAL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO UNDERTAKE A SYSTEMWIDE REVIEW OF ITS OVERSIGHT, MONITORING, AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE OPERATIONAL AND FISCAL PRACTICES OF THE DEPARTMENT'S SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES BRANCH.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HAVE THE PUBLIC BENEFITS FEE ADMINISTRATOR CONSIDER INVESTING IN MARKETING AND OFFERING REBATES TO ENCOURAGE PROPER MAINTENANCE OF SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS.
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EEP, CPC |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ENHANCED TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AMONG MEMBER COUNTRIES OF THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AND ENCOURAGING SUPPORT FOR FINALIZATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP.
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VMI, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE HARBORS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROMPTLY NEGOTIATE WITH PACIFIC SHIPYARDS INTERNATIONAL AN APPROPRIATE NEW LEASE.
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WAL/OMH, TRN |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A TOBACCO-FREE UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR ALL UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES AND FACILITIES.
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HLT, HED |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE REGULATION OF UNACCREDITED DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATES.
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HED, LMG |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO GRANT FULL VOTING RIGHTS FOR RESIDENTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE THE ACCURACY OF EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATIONS.
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PBS, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS FOR INSURANCE NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS.
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CPC, FIN |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PREFERENTIAL RATES FOR THE PURCHASE OF ENERGY THAT IS USED OR CONSUMED FOR AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
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AGR/EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ALLOWING GRADUATE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO UNIONIZE.
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LAB, HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS, TO PLAN AND ESTABLISH A MEMORIAL ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS HONORING THE VETERANS OF THE PERSIAN GULF WAR, OPERATION DESERT STORM, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, OPERATION NEW DAWN, AND OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM.
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VMI, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO UTILIZE THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM TO INCLUDE MORE ART PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN.
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VMI |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO INCLUDE RESIDENT CITIZENS OF THE FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES AS "QUALIFIED ALIENS" UNDER THE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR UNIQUE HISTORIC AND ONGOING SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
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VMI, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF THE NEW EXPANDED ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES LAW.
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HUS/HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON EARLY LEARNING, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING SOCIAL IMPACT BONDS TO FUND EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THE STATE.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE COMMERCIAL VESSEL PERMITS IN STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS INVOLVING OCEAN-RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR OCEAN WATERS BETWEEN KALAELOA POINT AND KAENA POINT.
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WAL/OMH |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I, BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND HAWAI‘I'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO STRENGTHEN THE SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP WITH TAIWAN IN COMMEMORATION OF THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAWAI‘I AND TAIWAN.
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VMI, EDB |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A FIFTY-FIVE YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT PUAMANA, LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR VARIOUS SEAWALL STRUCTURES, A CONCRETE GROIN, AND REVETMENT FOOTINGS OF A HISTORIC SWIMMING POOL.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY TREATMENT OF OROFACIAL ANOMALIES.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO TAKE STRONGER ACTION TO STOP WAGE THEFT IN HAWAII.
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LAB, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF PROHIBITING SMOKING ON HAWAII'S PUBLIC BEACHES.
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EEP/HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IMPLEMENT A SCHEDULE OF REDUCED WATER TOLL RATES AND CHARGES THAT DIFFERENTIATES AMONG DIFFERENT IRRIGATION SYSTEM AREAS AND AGRICULTURAL USERS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF HAWAII-GROWN AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES THROUGH INCREASED USE OF IRRIGATION WATER.
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AGR/WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF REGENTS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO GIVE PREFERENCE TO LOCAL CANDIDATES WHEN HIRING FOR EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
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HED, JUD |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM.
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HUS/VMI, JUD |
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URGING ALL PUBLIC FACILITIES TO ESTABLISH SECURE BICYCLE PARKING AREAS, CONDOMINIUMS TO CONSTRUCT SECURE BICYCLE PARKING WHEN CONDUCTING RENOVATIONS, AND THE COUNTIES TO CONSIDER SECURE BICYCLE PARKING IN FUTURE VERSIONS OF THE BUILDING CODE.
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TRN, FIN |
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EXPRESSING COMMITMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
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VMI, JUD |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH REDUCED TARIFFS FOR THE SALE OF ELECTRICITY GENERATED BY NONFOSSIL FUEL PRODUCERS THAT ELECTRIC UTILITIES WOULD OTHERWISE CURTAIL DURING OFF-PEAK HOURS TO PERSONS ENGAGED IN AQUACULTURE, AQUAPONICS, AND AGRICULTURE.
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AGR/EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT A STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS IN PROVINCES IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES WITH WHICH THE STATE HAS STATE-PROVINCE RELATIONSHIPS.
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VMI, EDN |
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URGING THE PRESERVATION OF HOOPILI LANDS FOR AGRICULTURAL USE.
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AGR/WAL, JUD |
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REQUESTING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS TO EVALUATE OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
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HUS/HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MAINTAIN, MONITOR, AND ENFORCE ANTI-BULLYING, ANTI-CYBERBULLYING, ANTI-HARASSMENT, AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO PROTECT PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS.
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EDN, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION CLASSES IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONTINUE ITS RESEARCH OF THE TIMEBANKING CONCEPT FOR HAWAII'S RESPITE SYSTEM.
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HLT, CPC |
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EXPRESSING THE LEGISLATURE'S SUPPORT FOR THE HAWAII STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN.
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WAL/VMI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE ON FISH LABELING.
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AGR/EDB, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN RESPONSE TO THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE AUDITOR'S REPORT NOS. 01-09 AND 06-04, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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URGING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND TO PAY THE TRICARE RESERVE SELECT PREMIUM FOR ELIGIBLE STATE AND COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES WHO DECLINE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE THROUGH THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND AND INSTEAD OPT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE THROUGH TRICARE RESERVE SELECT.
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VMI/HLT, FIN |
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URGING ALL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN HAWAII THAT PERFORM ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION TO CONSIDER PLACING HIV-POSITIVE PATIENTS WHO NEED AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT ON AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT WAITLIST.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RESTRIPE SOUTHBOUND LANES OF FORT WEAVER ROAD FROM TWO LANES TO THREE LANES BEGINNING AT THE FORT WEAVER ROAD AND H-1 OVERPASS.
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TRN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO USE THE H-1 FREEWAY ZIPPER LANE DURING THE AFTERNOON RUSH HOUR FOR WESTBOUND TRAFFIC.
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TRN |
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REQUESTING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD TO PREPARE A REPORT THAT EVALUATES EACH AUTOMATIC SPECIALTY LICENSE ISSUED TO "A" GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS AND "B" GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING DIVISION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER STREAMLINING OR CONSOLIDATING ANY OF THE LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF THE DIVISION.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT PROCEDURE TO ENSURE THAT OUT-OF-STATE DESIGN PROFESSIONALS PRACTICING IN HAWAII ARE PAYING APPROPRIATE STATE TAXES.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY EXAMINING THE PARITY OF THE CURRENT TAX FEE STRUCTURE IMPOSED ON VIDEO PROGRAMMING SERVICE PROVIDERS.
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EDB, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CIVIL DEFENSE TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING WHAT ACTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN PEOPLE REFUSE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES OR CLOSE THEIR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN EVACUATION ZONES DURING NATURAL DISASTERS.
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PBS, JUD |
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URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND THE MILITARY AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF A CONSOLIDATED MILITARY TRANSITION, IMMERSION, AND EDUCATION CENTER.
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VMI, EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A MARINE GAME FISHING TASK FORCE.
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OMH, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH MANDARIN CHINESE LANGUAGE CURRICULUM IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS.
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EDN, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE IN THE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM THE POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
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EDN, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT GUIDELINES FOR THE TRAINING OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE CARE TO STUDENTS WITH DIABETES.
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HLT, EDN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EVALUATE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR TEACHING READING IN HAWAII SCHOOLS AND TO MOVE FORWARD WITH APPROPRIATE IMPLEMENTATION.
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EDN/HED |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO WORK WITH AFFECTED PERSONS AND COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE CRITICAL HABITAT DESIGNATIONS FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES IN THE STATE.
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EEP, WAL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO UNDERTAKE A SYSTEMWIDE REVIEW OF ITS OVERSIGHT, MONITORING, AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE OPERATIONAL AND FISCAL PRACTICES OF THE DEPARTMENT'S SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES BRANCH.
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EDN, FIN |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ONGOING EFFORTS TO PLAN AND DEVELOP A SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) EDUCATION AND TRAINING CENTER IN KAKA‘AKO MAKAI.
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WAL, EDN |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HAVE THE PUBLIC BENEFITS FEE ADMINISTRATOR CONSIDER INVESTING IN MARKETING AND OFFERING REBATES TO ENCOURAGE PROPER MAINTENANCE OF SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS.
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EEP, CPC |
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EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE ENHANCED TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AMONG MEMBER COUNTRIES OF THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AND ENCOURAGING SUPPORT FOR FINALIZATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP.
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VMI, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE HARBORS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROMPTLY NEGOTIATE WITH PACIFIC SHIPYARDS INTERNATIONAL AN APPROPRIATE NEW LEASE.
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WAL/OMH, TRN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IMPLEMENT DIFFERENTIATED WATER TOLL RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE HAMAKUA DISTRICT IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
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AGR, EDB, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A TOBACCO-FREE UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR ALL UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES AND FACILITIES.
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HLT, HED |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS PURSUANT TO SECTION 171-53, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, RELATING TO THE RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF SUBMERGED OR RECLAIMED PUBLIC LAND.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE REGULATION OF UNACCREDITED DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATES.
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HED, LMG |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO GRANT FULL VOTING RIGHTS FOR RESIDENTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE THE ACCURACY OF EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATIONS.
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PBS, JUD |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE HANDS-ONLY CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION TRAINING AS PART OF PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.
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HLT, EDN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AS PART OF ITS DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE HAWAIIAN STUDIES PROGRAM, TO CREATE A COALITION TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF DEVELOPING ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 IN THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE FOR HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION STUDENTS TO MORE ACCURATELY MEASURE THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
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OMH, EDN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAWAILOA, WAIALUA, OAHU, FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF EXISTING ROCK AND CONCRETE SEAWALL AND IMPROVEMENTS.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON FAMILY SCHOOL LEAVE.
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EDN/LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS FOR INSURANCE NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS.
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CPC, FIN |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PREFERENTIAL RATES FOR THE PURCHASE OF ENERGY THAT IS USED OR CONSUMED FOR AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
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AGR/EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF ALLOWING GRADUATE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO UNIONIZE.
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LAB, HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS, TO PLAN AND ESTABLISH A MEMORIAL ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS HONORING THE VETERANS OF THE PERSIAN GULF WAR, OPERATION DESERT STORM, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, OPERATION NEW DAWN, AND OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM.
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VMI, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO UTILIZE THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM TO INCLUDE MORE ART PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN.
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VMI |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO INCLUDE RESIDENT CITIZENS OF THE FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES AS "QUALIFIED ALIENS" UNDER THE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR UNIQUE HISTORIC AND ONGOING SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF THE NEW EXPANDED ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES LAW.
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON EARLY LEARNING, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING SOCIAL IMPACT BONDS TO FUND EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN THE STATE.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE COMMERCIAL VESSEL PERMITS IN STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS INVOLVING OCEAN-RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR OCEAN WATERS BETWEEN KALAELOA POINT AND KAENA POINT.
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