OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-SEVENTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 54
49th LEGISLATIVE DAY-MONDAY, APRIL 15, 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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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK FEDERAL FUNDING TO MATCH STATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC WORKS OF ART HONORING THE LATE SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE AND THE LATE REPRESENTATIVE PATSY T. MINK.
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VMI, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 643 PAPAHEHI PLACE, HONOLULU, HAWAII.
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HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 95-011 KUAHELANI AVENUE, NO. 111, MILILANI, HAWAII.
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HSG, FIN |
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URGING THE FORMATION OF A WORK GROUP TO DEVELOP NUTRITION GUIDELINES FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
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HLT, FIN |
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SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE HAWAII HEALTH CARE PROJECT AND THE HAWAII HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE TO IMPLEMENT AN EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE, INTEGRATED, TECHNOLOGY-BASED HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SYSTEM.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE FORMATION OF A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING THE PROVISION OF OBESITY PREVENTION-RELATED SERVICES AND COUNSELING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.
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HLT, FIN |
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SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON A LAND EXCHANGE.
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WAL, FIN |
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SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON A LAND EXCHANGE AND SALE OF PROPERTY.
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WAL, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAALAEA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING PIER, SEAWALL, AND LANDSCAPING AREA, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND ITS STRUCTURED COMMUNITY PLACEMENT PROGRAMS.
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PBS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET WITH INTERESTED PARTIES TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A BOXING PILOT PROGRAM IN AT LEAST ONE OF HAWAII'S PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS.
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EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CHOOSE A LOCATION FOR, BUILD, AND OPERATE AN INFORMATIONAL KIOSK FOR THE PUBLIC IN THE HAWAII CAPITAL HISTORIC DISTRICT.
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TOU, VMI |
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REQUESTING STUDIES RELATING TO THE RESEARCH OF ISSUES ARISING FROM THE POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF A GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS LABELING OR RIGHT-TO-KNOW REGIMEN.
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AGR, HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONSIDER WHETHER STRANDED COSTS ARE A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN THE ELECTRIC UTILITIES' FAILURE TO RETIRE OLD, OIL-FIRED GENERATION PLANTS AND ANY APPROPRIATE MEASURES THAT WOULD ENCOURAGE ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO RETIRE OLD, OIL-FIRED GENERATION PLANTS AND THE POTENTIAL IMPACT THIS WOULD HAVE ON RATEPAYERS.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE EXTENSION OF THE GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS ISSUES THAT AFFECT PROCUREMENT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASED THROUGH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING HUMAN SERVICE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT DELIVER PIVOTAL GOODS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND OTHER SMALL BUSINESSES.
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EDB, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH, IMPLEMENT, AND MONITOR STATEWIDE POLICIES FOR FAMILY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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EDN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
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URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO INITIATE THE SPONSORSHIP PROCESS FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT "STEP-UP" PROGRAM TO PROVIDE NEW EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS AND OTHER LOW-INCOME PEOPLE.
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HSG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO INVEST NON-GENERAL FUND HOLDINGS INTO LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
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FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR HEARING AIDS.
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HLT, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP COMPOSED OF VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE NURSES' EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE STATE.
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HLT, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO SERIOUSLY CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STAND-ALONE REENTRY CENTER IN HONOLULU FOR RECOVERING LOW-RISK CRIMINAL OFFENDERS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL AND DAY-REPORTING PROGRAM OPTIONS.
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PBS, FIN |
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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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SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT HELP LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS MEET FEDERAL FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.
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AGR/HLT, CPC |
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URGING THE INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE INTERAGENCY PLAN FOR THE CONTROL AND ERADICATION OF ALBIZIA THROUGHOUT THE STATE; STARTING WITH THE ISLAND OF HAWAII, AND TO PARTNER TO UTILIZE ALBIZIA TREES THAT ARE REMOVED AND URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO INVESTIGATE BIOCONTROL AGENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF ALBIZIA.
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AGR/EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO RESEARCH STATE MODELS AND BEST PRACTICES ON HOME SCHOOLED STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS AND EXPLORE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH A PROGRAM IN HAWAII.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES AND CONCERNS RAISED BY THE SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
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HED, LMG, FIN |
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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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RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN PREPARING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF WAIKIKI - KAUHALE O HO'OKIPA AS A HAWAII STATE AND NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY.
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OMH, TRN |
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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 COMPTROLLER TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE AND IDENTIFY AMENDMENTS THAT WOULD INCREASE ECONOMY, EFFICIENCY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND IMPARTIALITY IN THE PROCUREMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING DIVISION'S FORTY-EIGHT LICENSING AREAS AND RECOMMEND WHETHER ANY OF THE LICENSING BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, OR PROGRAMS OR THEIR ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS COULD BE STREAMLINED OR CONSOLIDATED.
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LMG, CPC |
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COMMENDING THE JUMP START TASK FORCE ON THE CREATION OF THE JUMP START PROGRAM, ENCOURAGING EXPANSION OF THE PROGRAM TO SCHOOLS ON THE ISLANDS OF MAUI AND HAWAII, AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO CONTINUE THEIR SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAM.
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EDN, 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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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 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 AN AUDIT OF THE KAPIOLANI PARK TRUST TO EVALUATE ITS GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND IDENTIFY THE PERMISSIBLE USES OF THE PARK LANDS, INCLUDING DELINEATING ANY LIMITATIONS ON COMMERCIAL OR OTHER INCONSISTENT USES THAT MAY FALL OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE TRUST'S PURPOSE OR MAY CONSTITUTE WASTE OF THE TRUST PROPERTY.
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WAL, JUD |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS PURSUANT TO SECTION 171-53, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, RELATING TO RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF SUBMERGED OR RECLAIMED PUBLIC LAND.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION TO COLLABORATE TO FORM A PERMANENT PLAN TO PROTECT HUMPBACK WHALES FROM VESSEL STRIKES WITHIN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE A PLAN TO PROTECT HUMPBACK WHALES AND WHALE-VESSEL CONTACT INFORMATION.
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OMH, EEP |
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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 RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF SUBMERGED OR RECLAIMED PUBLIC LAND.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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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 RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF SUBMERGED OR RECLAIMED PUBLIC LAND.
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WAL/OMH, 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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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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REQUESTING THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY TO THOROUGHLY CONSIDER GRANTING PAROLE TO CLASS A, CLASS B, AND CLASS C FELONS BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR MAXIMUM TERMS.
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PBS, JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE POTENTIAL REGULATION OF UNACCREDITED DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE.
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HED, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EVALUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PLAN TO PROMOTE GREATER AWARENESS OF DYSLEXIA AND PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA AND OTHER LITERACY CHALLENGES..
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EDN/HED |
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REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE AIRLINE DEREGULATION ACT TO EXEMPT HAWAII FROM THE UNITED STATES' PREEMPTION OF STATE ECONOMIC REGULATION OF INTERSTATE AIR TRANSPORTATION.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IMPLEMENT A SCHEDULE OF REDUCED IRRIGATION WATER TOLL RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII AND HAMAKUA DISTRICT 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, FIN |
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EXPRESSING CONCERN ABOUT THE USE OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING IN HAWAII.
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EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON STATES WITH GOOD SAMARITAN LAWS AND THEIR IMPACT ON DECREASING DRUG OVERDOSE DEATHS.
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HLT, JUD |
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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 INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CREATE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY INSURANCE RECOUPMENT.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO TO ESTABLISH A FORMAL ASSOCIATION WITH THE RISE 21ST CENTURY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM.
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HED/EDN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO CREATE A TASK FORCE FOR RESPONSIBLE FISCAL ACTION.
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FIN |
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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 MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO HONOR "GENERAL" JOHN H. ROGERS, JR., FOR DEDICATED SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
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VMI |
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REQUESTING THE COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO ASSEMBLE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY INNOVATIVE HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR HOMELESS NATIVE HAWAIIAN FAMILIES; INVESTIGATE SUITABLE AND AVAILABLE FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, AND PRIVATE LAND FOR INNOVATIVE HOUSING PROJECTS; AND PREPARE A PLAN TO DEVELOP A DEMONSTRATION HOUSING PROJECT FOR HOMELESS NATIVE HAWAIIAN FAMILIES THAT CAN SERVE AS A MODEL STATEWIDE.
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HSG, OMH, FIN |
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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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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO PRODUCE A RECREATIONAL SAFETY VIDEO FOR VISITORS AND WORK WITH AIRLINE COMPANIES, HOTELS, AND OTHER COMPANIES IN THE VISITOR INDUSTRY TO PROMOTE THE SHOWING OF THE VIDEO.
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TOU/TRN, FIN |
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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 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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URGING HAWAII RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO COMPLY WITH THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA AND NOT TO BUY OR SELL IVORY OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ILLEGALLY SMUGGLED INTO THE STATE.
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JUD |
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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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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TOBACCO USE CESSATION TREATMENTS.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
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URGING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A STROKE SYSTEM OF CARE IN THE STATE.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO RATIFY THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
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HUS, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MANELE BAY, LANAI, FOR RENOVATION OF MANELE SMALL BOAT HARBOR.
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WAL/OMH, 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.
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CPC, FIN |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL PARCELS OF LAND UNDER THE OWNERSHIP OF THE STATE OR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU WHERE JURISDICTION SHOULD BE EXCHANGED TO FACILITATE SPECIFIC MISSIONS.
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WAL, EDN |
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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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URGING CONTINENTAL PACIFIC, LLC, AND THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PLACE AN IMMEDIATE STAY OF EVICTION TO ALLOW RESIDENTS OF KAHUKU VILLAGE TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES UNTIL AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVENTORY SURVEY CAN BE COMPLETED FOR THE ENTIRE PROJECT AND ENSURE THAT THE KAHUKU VILLAGE PROJECT ADHERES TO ALL REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BURIAL REMAINS AND FOR CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES.
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WAL, JUD |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO RECONSIDER ITS DENIAL TO PERMIT RECREATIONAL HORSEBACK RIDING ON WAIKANE TRAIL.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A CONSERVATION ACTION PLAN TO EXPLORE AND IDENTIFY CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVES FOR THE UNDEVELOPED PORTIONS OF THE TURTLE BAY HOTEL AND RESORT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING LANDS WITH CONSERVATION OR HISTORIC VALUE.
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WAL, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO EXPLORE FEASIBLE OPTIONS RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE SUSTAINED WHILE MOUNTAIN CLIMBING, ROCK CLIMBING, RAPPELLING, AND BOULDERING ON PUBLIC LAND.
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WAL, CPC, JUD |
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STRONGLY URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK AND OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL AID TO THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO MIGRANTS FROM THE COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION NATIONS.
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EDN, FIN |
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DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF TAXATION TO REVIEW SECTION 237-25(C), HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS A RATIONAL BASIS FOR THE APPARENT DISPARITY BETWEEN THE APPLICATION OF THAT PROVISION AND OTHER SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 237, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE PRIVATE LESSEE OF STATE LAND TO MUTUALLY CANCEL THE LEASE OR, ALTERNATIVELY, TO OBTAIN A PUBLIC EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF THE COUNTY TO ALLOW THE COUNTY TO PROCEED WITH ITS PLANS FOR THE WAIMEA TRAILS AND GREENWAYS TRAILHEAD AND COUNTY PARK.
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WAL, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ASSIST THE FRIENDS OF LILIUOKALANI GARDENS IN ITS PREPARATIONS TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL OF THE DEATH OF QUEEN LILIUOKALANI AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GARDEN SHE FOSTERED.
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VMI, WAL |
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URGING THE STATE TO PURCHASE AGRICULTURAL LAND FROM DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.
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AGR/WAL, FIN |
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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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DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2 OF EACH YEAR AS THE "INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE" IN HAWAII IN HONOR OF MAHATMA GANDHI ON HIS BIRTH DATE.
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VMI |
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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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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 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE HAWAII PAROLING AUTHORITY TO CREATE A THREE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM FOR MEDICAL OR COMPASSIONATE RELEASE OF CERTAIN ILL, DISABLED, AND GERIATRIC INMATES WHO POSE A LOW RISK TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
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PBS/HLT, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE STATE AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO SERIOUSLY CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC PLAYGROUND THAT ALLOWS VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN TO FREELY EXPLORE THEIR ENVIRONMENT AND INTERACT WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS IN A SAFE, WELCOMING, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT.
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HUS, EDN |
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RECOGNIZING COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION AS A STRATEGIC AND TIMELY GROWTH INDUSTRY FOR HAWAII AND REQUESTING THE STATE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE PROACTIVE, COORDINATED, AND SUSTAINED ACTION TO FULLY REALIZE THE SIGNIFICANT SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMERCIAL BENEFITS THAT SPACE LAUNCH OPERATIONS AND RELATED AEROSPACE ENTERPRISE CAN BRING TO HAWAII.
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EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO TO CONDUCT AN OUTREACH PROGRAM, PERFORM A NEEDS ASSESSMENT, AND ESTABLISH A HIGHER EDUCATION LEARNING CENTER IN THE DISTRICT OF PUNA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.
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HED, FIN |
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URGING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A THREE-YEAR MORATORIUM ON ANY INCREASES OF RESIDENT TUITION.
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HED, FIN |
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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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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO NEGOTIATE IN GOOD FAITH TO LEASE THE MAUNA KEA STATE RECREATIONAL AREA AND THE HAPUNA BEACH PARK TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.
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