HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
STATE OF HAWAII
TWENTY-SEVENTH STATE LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION, 2014
April 3, 2014
45th Day
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Reverend John R. Heidel United Church of Christ |
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Received communication returning House Concurrent Resolution No. 17, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, having been adopted in the Senate.
Received communications returning the following House Bills, all having passed Third Reading in the Senate:
H.B. No. 716, S.D. 1 H.B. No. 1723, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 H.B. No. 2099, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 H.B. No. 2560, H.D. 2, S.D. 2 |
6. Reports of Standing Committees
HUMAN SERVICES
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH INCREASING VOTER REGISTRATION AMONG YOUNG ADULTS.
FOR ADOPTION |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH INCREASING VOTER REGISTRATION AMONG YOUNG ADULTS.
FOR ADOPTION |
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE/JUDICIARY
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URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ENHANCE ITS ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL LAWS PROHIBITING THE SALE OF IVORY.
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE/JUDICIARY
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URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ENHANCE ITS ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL LAWS PROHIBITING THE SALE OF IVORY.
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO END CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF INDUSTRIAL WIND FACILITIES ON THE ISLAND OF LANA‘I.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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WATER & LAND
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES TO MANAGE MANTA RAY DIVE SITES.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES TO MANAGE MANTA RAY DIVE SITES.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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WATER & LAND
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URGING THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO ADOPT AND ACCEPT JURISDICTION FOR NAHIKU BRIDGE IN THE HANA DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
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URGING THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO ADOPT AND ACCEPT JURISDICTION FOR NAHIKU BRIDGE IN THE HANA DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO TAKE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO PROTECT OHIA AND OTHER MYRTACEAE FAMILY PLANTS FROM THE DESTRUCTIVE RUST FUNGUS, PUCCINIA PSIDII.
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE CREATION OF URBAN ART ON STATE-OWNED PROPERTY.
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WATER & LAND
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE CREATION OF URBAN ART ON STATE-OWNED PROPERTY.
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HEALTH
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RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE LATE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DIRECTOR LORETTA JEAN "DELIANA" ANTONE FUDDY, ACSW, MPH, FOR PROMOTING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE LATE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DIRECTOR LORETTA JEAN "DELIANA" ANTONE FUDDY, ACSW, MPH, FOR PROMOTING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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HEALTH
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY FOR VETERANS CONTINGENT UPON THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS.
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY FOR VETERANS CONTINGENT UPON THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS.
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URGING COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS, ALSO KNOWN AS ALS OR LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR FINDING A CURE FOR ALS AND THE PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE TO ALS PATIENTS.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
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URGING CONGRESS, HAWAII FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND HAWAII BUSINESSES TO ADOPT LEGISLATION, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES TO USE IDENTITY THEFT-RESISTANT CREDIT CARDS.
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URGING CONGRESS, HAWAII FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND HAWAII BUSINESSES TO ADOPT LEGISLATION, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES TO USE IDENTITY THEFT-RESISTANT CREDIT CARDS.
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE ENGAGED IN THE PRODUCTION OF FOOD FOR LOCAL CONSUMPTION, AND TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE INCENTIVES FOR AGRICULTURAL USES THAT MAY BE SHIFTED TO OFF-PEAK TIMES OR MAY BE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN DEMAND RESPONSE TO THE BENEFIT OF THE ELECTRIC GRID.
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE ENGAGED IN THE PRODUCTION OF FOOD FOR LOCAL CONSUMPTION, AND TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE INCENTIVES FOR AGRICULTURAL USES THAT MAY BE SHIFTED TO OFF-PEAK TIMES OR MAY BE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN DEMAND RESPONSE TO THE BENEFIT OF THE ELECTRIC GRID.
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO RECOMMEND LEGISLATION OR CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO DEVELOP CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS BETWEEN THE STATE AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AS TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO RECOMMEND LEGISLATION OR CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO DEVELOP CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS BETWEEN THE STATE AND WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AS TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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RECOGNIZING AND DESIGNATING THE HAWAII HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE AS THE ONLY FULLY OPERATIONAL, STATEWIDE HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE OPERATING IN HAWAII.
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ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE STRATEGIES TO ALLOW DOGS IN PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS AND BARS.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE STRATEGIES TO ALLOW DOGS IN PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS AND BARS.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF TELEDENTISTRY FOR VULNERABLE AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN THE STATE AND TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO THE PRACTICE OF TELEDENTISTRY IN THE STATE.
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REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS AND THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY.
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VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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URGING THE STATE AND STATE ENTITIES TO SUPPORT THE HOKULE‘A AND HER CREW AS THEY JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD.
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URGING THE STATE AND STATE ENTITIES TO SUPPORT THE HOKULE‘A AND HER CREW AS THEY JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD.
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VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM 2014 AS THE YEAR OF THE WORLDWIDE VOYAGE.
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM 2014 AS THE YEAR OF THE WORLDWIDE VOYAGE.
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REQUESTING FACEBOOK TO CORRECT INACCURATE PLACE NAMES AND LOCATION INFORMATION PERPETUATED AND WIDELY-DISTRIBUTED ON FACEBOOK PAGES TO BETTER PROTECT THE STATE'S SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INTERESTS.
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REQUESTING FACEBOOK TO CORRECT INACCURATE PLACE NAMES AND LOCATION INFORMATION PERPETUATED AND WIDELY-DISTRIBUTED ON FACEBOOK PAGES TO BETTER PROTECT THE STATE'S SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INTERESTS.
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VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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DESIGNATING JULY 20, 2014, AS "TRANQUILITY BASE DAY" IN HAWAII TO HONOR THE FORTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11 LUNAR LANDING AT TRANQUILITY BASE AND URGING THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE TRANQUILITY BASE AND ASSOCIATED ARTIFACTS ON THE WORLD HERITAGE LIST.
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DESIGNATING JULY 20, 2014, AS "TRANQUILITY BASE DAY" IN HAWAII TO HONOR THE FORTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11 LUNAR LANDING AT TRANQUILITY BASE AND URGING THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION TO INCLUDE TRANQUILITY BASE AND ASSOCIATED ARTIFACTS ON THE WORLD HERITAGE LIST.
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ENCOURAGING FEMALE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO REFORM MILITARY INVESTIGATORY AND PROSECUTORIAL SYSTEMS GOVERNING SEXUAL ASSAULTS.
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VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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ENCOURAGING FEMALE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE TO REFORM MILITARY INVESTIGATORY AND PROSECUTORIAL SYSTEMS GOVERNING SEXUAL ASSAULTS.
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO ALLOW A THIRD PARTY WITH APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION TO ORDER A GOVERNMENT HEADSTONE FOR THE UNMARKED GRAVE OF A VETERAN.
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO ALLOW A THIRD PARTY WITH APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION TO ORDER A GOVERNMENT HEADSTONE FOR THE UNMARKED GRAVE OF A VETERAN.
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VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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URGING CONGRESS AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "ATOMIC VETERANS" THE VETERANS INVOLVED IN THE CLEANUP OF THE UNITED STATES NUCLEAR TEST SITE ON LOJWA ISLAND FROM 1977 TO 1980 MAKING THEM ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION AND HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FROM THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.
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URGING CONGRESS AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "ATOMIC VETERANS" THE VETERANS INVOLVED IN THE CLEANUP OF THE UNITED STATES NUCLEAR TEST SITE ON LOJWA ISLAND FROM 1977 TO 1980 MAKING THEM ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION AND HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FROM THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.
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DESIGNATING HAWAI‘I AS THE FIRST HUMAN RIGHTS STATE IN THE UNITED STATES AND RECOGNIZING MARCH AS HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH.
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VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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DESIGNATING HAWAI‘I AS THE FIRST HUMAN RIGHTS STATE IN THE UNITED STATES AND RECOGNIZING MARCH AS HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH.
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URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO RESTRICT THE USE OF LETHAL AUTONOMOUS ROBOTICS.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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DECLARING MARCH AS LOCALICIOUS HAWAII MONTH.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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FINANCE
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A FAMILY CAREGIVERS WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE ROLE OF CAREGIVING FOR PATIENTS RELEASED FROM HOSPITALS AND THE OVERALL CIRCUMSTANCES OF PATIENTS RELEASED FROM HOSPITALS AS WELL AS THE RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY NEEDED AND AVAILABLE TO ASSIST THEM.
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FINANCE
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ENCOURAGING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD TO RECONSIDER ITS OCTOBER 18, 2013, FINAL ORDER AND FOLLOW LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT'S RULING THAT THE "INCIDENTAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL" EXCEPTION FOR SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS TO COMPLETE WORK FOR WHICH THEY ARE UNLICENSED IS VERY LIMITED IN SCOPE.
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ENCOURAGING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD TO RECONSIDER ITS OCTOBER 18, 2013, FINAL ORDER AND FOLLOW LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT'S RULING THAT THE "INCIDENTAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL" EXCEPTION FOR SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS TO COMPLETE WORK FOR WHICH THEY ARE UNLICENSED IS VERY LIMITED IN SCOPE.
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REQUESTING A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ATTACHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES ON A PERMANENT BASIS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
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FINANCE
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT, COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIOHULI-KEOKEA HOMESTEADS, KIHEI, MAUI, FOR SEAWALL AND ROCK REVETMENT PURPOSES.
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URGING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF EARLY WALK-IN VOTING LOCATIONS.
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URGING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF EARLY WALK-IN VOTING LOCATIONS.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO PLACE A PEACE POLE SCULPTURE NEAR THE KATSU GOTO MEMORIAL AND RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF THE COMMUNITY OF HONOKA‘A, THE HONOKA‘A PEACE COMMITTEE, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMEMORATING PEACE DAY.
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FINANCE
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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII EXPAND THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE TO INCLUDE ALL OF THE CAMPUSES WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII EXPAND THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE TO INCLUDE ALL OF THE CAMPUSES WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO FIND A SHORT-TERM SOLUTION TO PROVIDE PARKING AND SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR THE MAUNAWILI FALLS TRAILHEAD.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO FIND A SHORT-TERM SOLUTION TO PROVIDE PARKING AND SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR THE MAUNAWILI FALLS TRAILHEAD.
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FINANCE
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S METHOD AND PROCESS FOR DETERMINING IMPACT ON AND ADEQUACY OF INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND THE ROLE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN THAT DETERMINATION.
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S METHOD AND PROCESS FOR DETERMINING IMPACT ON AND ADEQUACY OF INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND THE ROLE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN THAT DETERMINATION.
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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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FINANCE
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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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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING ITS POLICY TO DEVELOP RENTAL PROPERTIES FOR OCCUPANCY BY ITS BENEFICIARIES AND ENSURE THAT BENEFICIARIES MAINTAIN THEIR PLACEMENT ON THE WAITLIST FOR HOMESTEAD LEASES WHILE RESIDING IN A DEPARTMENT RENTAL.
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN EDUCATIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW GRADUATES TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE PUBLIC INTEREST CAREERS IN HAWAII THAT DIRECTLY SERVE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
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FINANCE
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO REGULATE NOISE POLLUTION FROM HOUSEHOLD OR RESIDENTIAL SOURCES.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO REGULATE NOISE POLLUTION FROM HOUSEHOLD OR RESIDENTIAL SOURCES.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE LONG-STANDING CULTURAL HAWAIIAN PRACTICE OF SUN-DRYING FISH TO DETERMINE WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PRESERVE THIS CULTURAL PRACTICE WHILE PROTECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH.
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REQUESTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS WHETHER CHILDREN IN HAWAII WHO ARE DEAF OR SEVERELY HARD OF HEARING AND WHO CHOOSE THE AURAL/ORAL ROUTE OF COMMUNICATION RECEIVE PROPER TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO LEARN SPOKEN LANGUAGE SKILLS.
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FINANCE
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REQUESTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS WHETHER CHILDREN IN HAWAII WHO ARE DEAF OR SEVERELY HARD OF HEARING AND WHO CHOOSE THE AURAL/ORAL ROUTE OF COMMUNICATION RECEIVE PROPER TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO LEARN SPOKEN LANGUAGE SKILLS.
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO ITEMIZE MEDICAL BILLS FOR PATIENTS AND TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A UNIFORM GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FOR THE RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS RELATING TO MEDICAL BILLS.
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REQUESTING VARIOUS GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING DEVELOPERS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO COLLABORATE AND PRODUCE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE HOUSING PLAN.
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FINANCE
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, TURNKEY, AND FINANCING OF EXPANDED, RENOVATED, OR NEW CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES STATEWIDE.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONSIDER THE CHARGING OF REASONABLE LICENSING FEES TO HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONSIDER THE CHARGING OF REASONABLE LICENSING FEES TO HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.
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FINANCE
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REBASE THE BASIC PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM RATES FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THAT SERVE MEDICAID RECIPIENTS TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015, AND THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO INCLUDE SUFFICIENT FUNDING TO COVER ANY INCREASE IN BASIC PAYMENT SYSTEM RATES RESULTING FROM REBASING IN ITS 2015-2017 BIENNIUM BUDGET.
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URGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTION PLAN TO MITIGATE IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE CRITICAL SHORTAGES OF PHYSICIANS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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REQUESTING THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE AN ANTI-GRAFFITI TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS THAT ADDRESS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION, ENFORCEMENT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, LEGISLATION, AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL.
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FINANCE
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REQUESTING THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE AN ANTI-GRAFFITI TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS THAT ADDRESS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION, ENFORCEMENT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, LEGISLATION, AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL.
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL SERVICES FOR WOMEN WITH DENSE BREAST TISSUE.
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL SERVICES FOR WOMEN WITH DENSE BREAST TISSUE.
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A LEASE AND EASEMENT OF CERTAIN SUBMERGED LANDS AT MANELE BAY, LANA‘I, TO LANA‘I RESORTS, LLC.
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FINANCE
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN ADULT CARE HOMES.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO WORK WITH THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION AND OTHER RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT THE HAWAII EMERGENCY RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF RULES TO ENSURE GREATER PROTECTION OF THE STATE'S OCEAN RESOURCES.
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE MORE TRANSPARENCY IN ITS MEETINGS.
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FINANCE
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE MORE TRANSPARENCY IN ITS MEETINGS.
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF DIVIDING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INTO TWO OR MORE LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES AND THE EFFECTS OF SUCH A DIVISION ON THE STATE'S PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM.
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF DIVIDING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INTO TWO OR MORE LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES AND THE EFFECTS OF SUCH A DIVISION ON THE STATE'S PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM.
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO PLAN AND COORDINATE THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
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FINANCE
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION AND ITS REGIONAL BOARDS TO SUBMIT PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING ITS OPERATING DEFICITS.
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION AND ITS REGIONAL BOARDS TO SUBMIT PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING ITS OPERATING DEFICITS.
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REQUESTING AN EXAMINATION AND AUDIT OF THE ADVANCE DISPOSAL FEE PROGRAM.
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE COST OF ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PRESCHOOL UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE COST OF ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PRESCHOOL UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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FINANCE
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE EXISTENCE OF SANDALWOOD ON THE MAJOR HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT AN OPIHI MANAGEMENT STUDY.
FOR ADOPTION |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT AN OPIHI MANAGEMENT STUDY.
FOR ADOPTION |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE LONG-STANDING CULTURAL HAWAIIAN PRACTICE OF SUN-DRYING FISH TO DETERMINE WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PRESERVE THIS CULTURAL PRACTICE WHILE PROTECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH.
FOR ADOPTION |
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FINANCE
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS WITH FUNDING FOR ITS HOMESTEAD PROGRAM.
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS WITH FUNDING FOR ITS HOMESTEAD PROGRAM.
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URGING MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION WITH FUNDING FOR THE LONG-TERM RESTORATION OF KAHOOLAWE.
FOR ADOPTION |
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FINANCE
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URGING MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION WITH FUNDING FOR THE LONG-TERM RESTORATION OF KAHOOLAWE.
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT A REVIEW, BY COUNTY, OF THE STATE'S WORKFORCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL ELDER CARE PARTNERS FOR THE NEXT DECADE IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR CARE OF HAWAII'S RAPIDLY GROWING ELDERLY POPULATION.
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT A REVIEW, BY COUNTY, OF THE STATE'S WORKFORCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL ELDER CARE PARTNERS FOR THE NEXT DECADE IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR CARE OF HAWAII'S RAPIDLY GROWING ELDERLY POPULATION.
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FINANCE
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REQUESTING THE STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY, NECESSARY PROCESSES, AND COSTS RELATIVE TO REQUIRING THE CONSIDERATION OF PAST PERFORMANCE AS A FACTOR IN AWARDING PUBLIC CONTRACTS, INCLUDING LOW BID CONTRACTS.
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REQUESTING THE STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY, NECESSARY PROCESSES, AND COSTS RELATIVE TO REQUIRING THE CONSIDERATION OF PAST PERFORMANCE AS A FACTOR IN AWARDING PUBLIC CONTRACTS, INCLUDING LOW BID CONTRACTS.
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO RECOMMEND WAYS TO REDUCE INCIDENTS OF SEPSIS AND SEPSIS DEATHS IN THE STATE.
FOR ADOPTION |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO RECOMMEND WAYS TO REDUCE INCIDENTS OF SEPSIS AND SEPSIS DEATHS IN THE STATE.
FOR ADOPTION |
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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RENEWING THE STATE OF HAWAII'S COMMITMENT TO CLEAN ENERGY BY IMPLEMENTING HYDROGEN-BASED ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONTINUE ENERGY ADAPTATION EFFORTS TO ADDRESS PLANNING AND EFFICIENCY AS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS AND MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALTER ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND DEMAND.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONTINUE ENERGY ADAPTATION EFFORTS TO ADDRESS PLANNING AND EFFICIENCY AS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS AND MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALTER ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND DEMAND.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONTINUE EFFORTS TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF RECYCLING HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES AND COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS.
AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION |
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
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RELATING TO HOTEL CLASS LIQUOR LICENSES. (Hotel Class Liquor License; Liquor Commission)
PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING |
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RELATING TO MORTGAGE SERVICERS. (Mortgage Servicers)
PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING |
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RELATING TO REAL ESTATE. (Real Estate; Licensure)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING |
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
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RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION. (Fire Protection; State Fire Council)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING |
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RELATING TO SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT FOR MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT. (Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act; Mortgage Loan Origination; Mortgage Loan Originator Companies)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING |
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/WATER & LAND
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. (Solar Energy Facility; Roads; Class A Agricultural Land; Tax Dedication Status; Agricultural Conservation Easement)
PASS THIRD READING |
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TRANSPORTATION
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RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES. (Neighborhood Electric Vehicles; Definition; Passenger Capacity; Weight Rating)
(Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1385-14)
PASS THIRD READING |
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