OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-SEVENTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 39
33rd LEGISLATIVE DAY-MONDAY MARCH 18, 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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REFERRAL
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE STATE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL FUND.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPOSING A SALES TAX ON NON-ESSENTIAL FOOD ITEMS.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPOSING A SCHOOL FACILITY FEE ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES LIBRARY COMMISSION TO EXAMINE COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE LACKING A LOCAL LIBRARY SERVICE OR RECEIVING REDUCED LIBRARY SERVICES AND TO DEVELOP AND IDENTIFY RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A LIBRARY OR ENHANCE LIBRARY SERVICES.
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EDN, FIN |
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URGING THAT THE CORRECT HISTORY OF THE BATTLE OF KAKANILU‘A BE INSERTED INTO ARCHEOLOGICAL REPORTS, CULTURAL IMPACT STATEMENTS, STATE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION DIVISION RECORDS, PUBLIC LIBRARIES, AND OTHER PERTINENT DIGITAL COLLECTIONS, AND URGING MAUI COUNTY TO BAN SAND MINING IN THE WAIKAPU SAND DUNE AREA.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW POLICY NO. 6701 IN LIGHT OF THE STATE'S EFFORT TO RENOVATE AND BUILD TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY SCHOOLS AND TO REPORT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE.
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EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF KAUAI, THE KAUAI COUNTY COUNCIL, KAUAI PLANNING AND ACTION ALLIANCE, WEST SIDE KAUAI COMMUNITIES, AND THE WAIMEA SPORTS COMPLEX STEERING COMMITTEE TO COLLABORATE TO EXPEDITE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WAIMEA SPORTS COMPLEX.
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WAL |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AN ANNUAL REPORT ON THE STATE'S ENDANGERED MARINE ANIMALS.
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EEP, OMH/WAL |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF ATRAZINE ON HUMAN HEALTH.
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EEP/HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP STANDARDS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF ASH GENERATED AT INCINERATION FACILITIES FOR OFFSITE RECYCLING.
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EEP/HLT, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 6 THROUGH 13, 2013, AS "HAWAII FISHING AND SEAFOOD WEEK".
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION, BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO TELEVISE THEIR RESPECTIVE GENERAL MEETINGS.
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OMH, EDN/HED |
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REQUESTING ALL AGENCIES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO CONDUCT MANDATORY AND ONGOING IMPLICIT, UNCONSCIOUS BIAS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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PBS, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY SERVICES PATIENT ADVOCATE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS RECEIVING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO INCLUDE A MANDATORY COURSE ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN THE CURRICULUM FOR ALL MEDICAL STUDENTS.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF INSURANCE NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS AND THE POTENTIAL INCREASE TO HAWAII'S MINIMUM LIABILITY COVERAGE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
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TRN, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE SEPARATION OF COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT BANKING FUNCTIONS THROUGH THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE GLASS-STEAGALL ACT OF 1933 OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A COASTAL MEMORIALS TASK FORCE.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO AWARD GRANTS TO FARMERS WHO IMPLEMENT NATURAL FARMING.
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AGR, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MAKE THE NECESSARY ACCOMMODATIONS TO ALLOW THE EASTBOUND SHOULDER LANES FROM THE MAKAKILO DRIVE ON-RAMP TO THE KUNIA OFF-RAMP ON THE H-1 FREEWAY DURING PEAK MORNING TRAFFIC HOURS TO ASSIST IN ALLEVIATING TRAFFIC CONGESTION.
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TRN |
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO EXAMINE THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF CREATING TWENTY-FOUR HOUR MARKETPLACES ACROSS THE STATE.
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EDB, CPC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXAMINE ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO REDESIGN THE H-1/H-2 FREEWAY MERGE TO ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION.
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TRN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION INCREASE THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS REQUIRED IN A VEHICLE OPERATING IN THE ZIPPER LANE.
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TRN |
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URGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORK GROUP TO EXAMINE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND RISK ADJUSTMENT FOR MEDICAID, GAP-GROUP, AND UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS.
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HUS/HLT, CPC |
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URGING CONSIDERATION OF MEDICAID EXPANSION AS A VIABLE SOLUTION TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS WITH INCOME BETWEEN ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE PERCENT AND TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL.
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HUS/HLT, CPC, FIN |
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DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2013 AS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH.
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HLT, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER 2013 AS HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS DAY IN HAWAII.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING CONGRESS TO EXEMPT THE NONCONTIGUOUS DOMESTIC TRADES OF ALASKA, HAWAII, AND PUERTO RICO FROM THE UNITED STATES BUILD REQUIREMENT OF THE JONES ACT FOR LARGE OCEANGOING SHIPS.
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TRN/EDB, CPC, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATION OF A TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, CANADA, CHILE, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, NEW ZEALAND, PERU, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM, AND THE UNITED STATES.
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VMI, EDB, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE UNITED STATES-INDONESIA COMPREHENSIVE PARTNERSHIP AND THE GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ENHANCED COOPERATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND INDONESIA.
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VMI, EDB, FIN |
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URGING THE PEACE CORPS TO REOPEN THE PEACE CORPS EAST TIMOR LOCATION.
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VMI, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH TAIWAN.
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VMI, EDB, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING A DIPLOMATIC AND COLLABORATIVE RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND TAIWAN REGARDING DISPUTED ISLANDS IN THE EAST CHINA SEA.
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VMI, FIN |
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COMMENDING THE UNITED STATES AND THE NATION OF ISRAEL FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND THE STRENGTHENING OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP THROUGH THE UNITED STATES-ISRAEL ECONOMIC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP.
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VMI, EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PAVE AND ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN KAMILONUI ROAD IN HAWAII KAI TO SUPPORT THE KAMILONUI VALLEY FARMING COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE SAFE ACCESS FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE FAIRNESS OF HAWAII TAXATION LAW WITH REGARD TO ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS, ESPECIALLY IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT ENACTMENT OF THE AMERICAN TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 2012.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STATE LIBRARIAN, TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ACTIVATING A STATEWIDE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO PROPOSE REGULATIONS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH EDUCATORS.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE KA MAKANA ALII PROJECT AND ACT 187, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2010.
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OMH, JUD |
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ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE CREATION OF URBAN ART ON STATE-OWNED PROPERTY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
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WAL, VMI |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS TO REACH AN AGREEMENT ON AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT FISCAL CRISIS AND MITIGATE ITS NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE MILITARY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN POPULATION IN HAWAII AND ACROSS THE NATION.
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VMI |
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REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO DISPLAY ALL WORKS OF ART IN ITS COLLECTION AND TO MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET PHOTOGRAPHS AND INFORMATION OF EVERY WORK OF ART IN THE FOUNDATION'S COLLECTION.
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VMI, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO ENFORCE EXECUTIVE SALARY COMPENSATION REGULATIONS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
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HSG/HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF NON-PROFIT AGENCIES THAT ARE CONTRACTED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE HOMELESS SERVICES.
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HSG/HUS, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA IN AWARDING CONTRACTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS.
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HUS/HSG, FIN |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND HOMELESS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PORTABLE TOILETS IN THE DOWNTOWN HONOLULU AREA, INCLUDING KAKAAKO AND CHINATOWN.
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WAL/HSG, FIN |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO DIVERSIFY SEED PRODUCTION AND ENACT LEGISLATION TO LIMIT PATENTS ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED PLANTS.
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AGR, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE STATE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL FUND.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPOSING A SALES TAX ON NON-ESSENTIAL FOOD ITEMS.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPOSING A SCHOOL FACILITY FEE ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES LIBRARY COMMISSION TO EXAMINE COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE LACKING A LOCAL LIBRARY SERVICE OR RECEIVING REDUCED LIBRARY SERVICES AND TO DEVELOP AND IDENTIFY RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A LIBRARY OR ENHANCE LIBRARY SERVICES.
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EDN, FIN |
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URGING THAT THE CORRECT HISTORY OF THE BATTLE OF KAKANILU‘A BE INSERTED INTO ARCHEOLOGICAL REPORTS, CULTURAL IMPACT STATEMENTS, STATE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION DIVISION RECORDS, PUBLIC LIBRARIES, AND OTHER PERTINENT DIGITAL COLLECTIONS, AND URGING MAUI COUNTY TO BAN SAND MINING IN THE WAIKAPU SAND DUNE AREA.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW POLICY NO. 6701 IN LIGHT OF THE STATE'S EFFORT TO RENOVATE AND BUILD TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY SCHOOLS AND TO REPORT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE.
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EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF KAUAI, THE KAUAI COUNTY COUNCIL, KAUAI PLANNING AND ACTION ALLIANCE, WEST SIDE KAUAI COMMUNITIES, AND THE WAIMEA SPORTS COMPLEX STEERING COMMITTEE TO COLLABORATE TO EXPEDITE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WAIMEA SPORTS COMPLEX.
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WAL |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AN ANNUAL REPORT ON THE STATE'S ENDANGERED MARINE ANIMALS.
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EEP, OMH/WAL |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF ATRAZINE ON HUMAN HEALTH.
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EEP/HLT, FIN |
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URGING CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WAR IN THE PACIFIC MEMORIAL AT THE PEARL HARBOR VISITOR CENTER.
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VMI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP STANDARDS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF ASH GENERATED AT INCINERATION FACILITIES FOR OFFSITE RECYCLING.
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EEP/HLT, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 6 THROUGH 13, 2013, AS "HAWAII FISHING AND SEAFOOD WEEK".
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION, BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO TELEVISE THEIR RESPECTIVE GENERAL MEETINGS.
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OMH, EDN/HED |
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REQUESTING ALL AGENCIES IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO CONDUCT MANDATORY AND ONGOING IMPLICIT, UNCONSCIOUS BIAS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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PBS, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY SERVICES PATIENT ADVOCATE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS RECEIVING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO INCLUDE A MANDATORY COURSE ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN THE CURRICULUM FOR ALL MEDICAL STUDENTS.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF INSURANCE NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS AND THE POTENTIAL INCREASE TO HAWAII'S MINIMUM LIABILITY COVERAGE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
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TRN, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE SEPARATION OF COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT BANKING FUNCTIONS THROUGH THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE GLASS-STEAGALL ACT OF 1933 OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A COASTAL MEMORIALS TASK FORCE.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO AWARD GRANTS TO FARMERS WHO IMPLEMENT NATURAL FARMING.
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AGR, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MAKE THE NECESSARY ACCOMMODATIONS TO ALLOW THE EASTBOUND SHOULDER LANES FROM THE MAKAKILO DRIVE ON-RAMP TO THE KUNIA OFF-RAMP ON THE H-1 FREEWAY DURING PEAK MORNING TRAFFIC HOURS TO ASSIST IN ALLEVIATING TRAFFIC CONGESTION.
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TRN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXAMINE ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO REDESIGN THE H-1/H-2 FREEWAY MERGE TO ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION.
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TRN |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION INCREASE THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS REQUIRED IN A VEHICLE OPERATING IN THE ZIPPER LANE.
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TRN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS LOCATED IN HEEIA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING PIER.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS LOCATED IN KANEOHE, OAHU, FOR THE RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SEAWALL.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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URGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORK GROUP TO EXAMINE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND RISK ADJUSTMENT FOR MEDICAID, GAP-GROUP, AND UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS.
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HUS/HLT, CPC |
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URGING CONSIDERATION OF MEDICAID EXPANSION AS A VIABLE SOLUTION TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS WITH INCOME BETWEEN ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE PERCENT AND TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL.
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HUS/HLT, CPC, FIN |
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DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2013 AS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH.
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HLT, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER 2013 AS HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS DAY IN HAWAII.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING CONGRESS TO EXEMPT THE NONCONTIGUOUS DOMESTIC TRADES OF ALASKA, HAWAII, AND PUERTO RICO FROM THE UNITED STATES BUILD REQUIREMENT OF THE JONES ACT FOR LARGE OCEANGOING SHIPS.
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TRN/EDB, CPC, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATION OF A TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, CANADA, CHILE, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, NEW ZEALAND, PERU, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM, AND THE UNITED STATES.
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VMI, EDB, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE UNITED STATES-INDONESIA COMPREHENSIVE PARTNERSHIP AND THE GLOBAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ENHANCED COOPERATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND INDONESIA.
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VMI, EDB, FIN |
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URGING THE PEACE CORPS TO REOPEN THE PEACE CORPS EAST TIMOR LOCATION.
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VMI, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH TAIWAN.
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VMI, EDB, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING A DIPLOMATIC AND COLLABORATIVE RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND TAIWAN REGARDING DISPUTED ISLANDS IN THE EAST CHINA SEA.
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VMI, FIN |
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COMMENDING THE UNITED STATES AND THE NATION OF ISRAEL FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND THE STRENGTHENING OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP THROUGH THE UNITED STATES-ISRAEL ECONOMIC STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP.
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VMI, EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PAVE AND ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN KAMILONUI ROAD IN HAWAII KAI TO SUPPORT THE KAMILONUI VALLEY FARMING COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE SAFE ACCESS FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE FAIRNESS OF HAWAII TAXATION LAW WITH REGARD TO ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS, ESPECIALLY IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT ENACTMENT OF THE AMERICAN TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 2012.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STATE LIBRARIAN, TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ACTIVATING A STATEWIDE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A HISTORIC PLACES TASK FORCE.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO PROPOSE REGULATIONS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH EDUCATORS.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE KA MAKANA ALII PROJECT AND ACT 187, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2010.
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OMH, JUD |
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ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE CREATION OF URBAN ART ON STATE-OWNED PROPERTY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
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WAL, VMI |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS TO REACH AN AGREEMENT ON AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL TO ADDRESS THE CURRENT FISCAL CRISIS AND MITIGATE ITS NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE MILITARY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN POPULATION IN HAWAII AND ACROSS THE NATION.
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VMI |
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REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO DISPLAY ALL WORKS OF ART IN ITS COLLECTION AND TO MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET PHOTOGRAPHS AND INFORMATION OF EVERY WORK OF ART IN THE FOUNDATION'S COLLECTION.
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VMI, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO ENFORCE EXECUTIVE SALARY COMPENSATION REGULATIONS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
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HSG/HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF NON-PROFIT AGENCIES THAT ARE CONTRACTED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE HOMELESS SERVICES.
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HSG/HUS, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA IN AWARDING CONTRACTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS.
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HUS/HSG, FIN |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND HOMELESS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PORTABLE TOILETS IN THE DOWNTOWN HONOLULU AREA, INCLUDING KAKAAKO AND CHINATOWN.
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WAL/HSG, FIN |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO DIVERSIFY SEED PRODUCTION AND ENACT LEGISLATION TO LIMIT PATENTS ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED PLANTS.
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AGR, EDB |
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Committee |
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RE-REFERRAL
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RELATING TO SENTENCING. Allows judges discretion in setting incarceration terms when sentencing drug offenders in certain class B and class C felony cases to make the length of the sentence proportionate to the offense and related conduct. Excludes certain offenses. (SD1)
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JUD |
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RELATING TO MARIJUANA. Establishes a civil violation for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana that is subject to a fine of $1,000. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)
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JUD |
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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 1, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PERMIT THE APPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR PRIVATE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS. Proposes a constitutional amendment to permit the appropriation of public funds for private early childhood education programs, subject to non-discrimination provisions, as provided by law. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB1084 HD1)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. Establishes the Early Childhood Education Program within the Early Learning System. (SB1095 HD1)
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