HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

STATE OF HAWAII

TWENTY-SEVENTH STATE LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION, 2014

April 25, 2014

58^th Day

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Invocation -

Reverend Zosima A. Ibrao Prince of Peace Church

1.         Roll Call

2.         Reading of the Journal

3. Messages from the Governor

Received message numbers 1126 through 1151 informing the Legislature that the following House Bills and Senate Bills were signed into law on April 23, 2014:

H.B. No. 2275                               Act 026 H.B. No. 2262, H.D. 2                  Act 027 S.B. No. 2466, S.D. 1, H.D. 1     Act 028 S.B. No. 2475                               Act 029 S.B. No. 2818                               Act 030 S.B. No. 3074                               Act 031 H.B. No.  570                                Act 032 H.B. No. 2242, H.D. 1                  Act 033 H.B. No. 2248, H.D. 1                  Act 034 H.B. No. 2264                               Act 035 H.B. No. 2298, H.D. 1                  Act 036 H.B. No. 2513                               Act 037 S.B. No. 2822, S.D. 1, H.D. 1     Act 038

S.B. No. 2331, S.D. 2, H.D. 1     Act 039 S.B. No. 2329, S.D. 1, H.D. 1     Act 040 S.B. No. 2072, H.D. 1                  Act 041 S.B. No. 2896, S.D. 1                  Act 042 S.B. No. 2890, S.D. 1                  Act 043 S.B. No. 2887, S.D. 1                  Act 044 S.B. No. 2492, S.D. 1                  Act 045 S.B. No. 2491,                              Act 046 S.B. No. 2233                               Act 047 S.B. No. 2120                               Act 048 S.B. No. 2078, S.D. 1                  Act 049 H.B. No.     33, S.D. 1                   Act 050 H.B. No. 1660, H.D. 1, S.D. 1     Act 051

4.         Senate Communications

See Addendum

ORDER OF THE DAY

5.         Unfinished Business

Conf. Comm. Rep. No. 2-14	S.B. No. 2657, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. (Solar Energy Device; Warranty; Contractors) AS AMENDED, PASS FINAL READING
Conf. Comm. Rep. No. 3-14	S.B. No. 2134, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO EDUCATION. (Education; Special Education; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) AS AMENDED, PASS FINAL READING
Conf. Comm. Rep. No. 4-14	S.B. No. 2768, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO KINDERGARTEN. (Kindergarten) AS AMENDED, PASS FINAL READING

6.         Reports of Standing Committees

FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1697-14	S.C.R. No. 31, S.D. 1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF HERBAL THERAPISTS. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1698-14	S.C.R. No. 34, S.D. 1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR HEARING AIDS. FOR ADOPTION
FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1699-14	S.C.R. No. 113, S.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE POSSIBLE LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO THE FLOODING ISSUES AT KAHUKU HIGH AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1700-14	S.C.R. No. 116 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. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1701-14	S.C.R. No. 118 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. FOR ADOPTION
FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1702-14	S.C.R. No. 13 APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 41-669 INOAOLE STREET, WAIMANALO, HAWAII. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1703-14	S.C.R. No. 24 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 SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1704-14	S.C.R. No. 56, S.D. 1 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A LEASE COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT PIERS 24 TO 26 IN HONOLULU HARBOR, OAHU, FOR PACIFIC SHIPYARDS INTERNATIONAL. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1705-14	S.C.R. No. 77, S.D. 1 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. FOR ADOPTION
FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1706-14	S.C.R. No. 78, S.D. 1 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAILUA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR ROCK BLANKET AND REVETMENT PURPOSES. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1707-14	S.C.R. No. 12 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A LEASE AND EASEMENT OF CERTAIN SUBMERGED LANDS AT MANELE BAY, LANA‘I, TO LANA‘I RESORTS, LLC. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1708-14	S.C.R. No. 16 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HEEIA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING PIER, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. FOR ADOPTION
FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1709-14	S.C.R. No. 17 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT LAIE, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING REVETMENT AND STEPS, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1710-14	S.C.R. No. 18 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT NIU, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND STEPS, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1711-14	S.C.R. No. 19 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAHALUU, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING LANDSCAPING AREA, CONCRETE WALL, AND FOOTING, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. FOR ADOPTION
FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1712-14	S.C.R. No. 20 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MOKULEIA, WAIALUA, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND CONCRETE FOOTING, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1713-14	S.C.R. No. 21 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KUALOA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND STEPS, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1714-14	S.C.R. No. 22 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HALEAHA, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. FOR ADOPTION
FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1715-14	S.C.R. No. 23 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TWO (2) TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MOKULEIA, WAIALUA, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND ROCK PILE, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1716-14	S.C.R. No. 146 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT NIU, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING CONCRETE PAD, LADDER, STEPS, AND ROCK WALLS AND FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON. FOR ADOPTION
PUBLIC SAFETY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1717-14	S.C.R. No. 120, S.D. 2 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO EXPLORE A COMPETITIVELY PROCURED PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR A NEW SYSTEM OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES THAT MAY INCLUDE REENTRY CENTERS, REPORTING CENTERS, TREATMENT CENTERS, PRISONS, JAILS, AND HALFWAY HOMES, TO BE OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE STATE AND ITS COUNTIES. FOR ADOPTION
FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1718-14	H.R. No. 52, H.D. 1 URGING THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S (TAIWAN) PARTICIPATION IN THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP. AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

7.         Reports of Conference Committees

Conf. Comm. Rep. No. 59-14             (48-Hour Notice)	H.B. No. 1942, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING, LAND LEASES, AND OTHER TANGIBLE ASSETS FOR A RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT WITH ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY ON THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI. (Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Princeton Energy Group or Related Special Purpose Entity; Renewable Energy Project; Energy Storage Technology) AS AMENDED, PASS FINAL READING
Conf. Comm. Rep. No. 60-14             (48-Hour Notice)	H.B. No. 2543, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST BIOTORK HAWAII LLC. (BioTork Hawaii LLC; Biofuels; Special Purpose Revenue Bonds) AS AMENDED, PASS FINAL READING
Conf. Comm. Rep. No. 61-14             (48-Hour Notice)	S.B. No. 2981, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE ECONOMY. (State Plan; Economy; Innovation) AS AMENDED, PASS FINAL READING
Conf. Comm. Rep. No. 62-14             (48-Hour Notice)	S.B. No. 2895, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO TAXPAYER EDUCATION. (Taxation; Taxpayer Education) AS AMENDED, PASS FINAL READING
Conf. Comm. Rep. No. 63-14             (48-Hour Notice)	S.B. No. 2411, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO SUBSIDIES. (Subsidy; Deletion) AS AMENDED, PASS FINAL READING
Conf. Comm. Rep. No. 64-14             (48-Hour Notice)	S.B. No. 2779, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE STATE OF HAWAII BY THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR. (Auditor; Access to Tax Information) AS AMENDED, PASS FINAL READING
Conf. Comm. Rep. No. 65-14             (48-Hour Notice)	S.B. No. 2820, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO INSURANCE. (Insurance; Rescission of Coverage; Health Benefit Plans; General Casualty Insurance; Tax Records; Insurance Fraud Investigations; Long-term Care Insurance; Captive Insurance) AS AMENDED, PASS FINAL READING
Conf. Comm. Rep. No. 66-14             (48-Hour Notice)	S.B. No. 2288, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO EDUCATION. (Education; Housekeeping) AS AMENDED, PASS FINAL READING

8.         Announcements

House will be in recess on Monday, April 28, 2014.

House will convene at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

Addendum

Received a communication informing the House that the Senate has reconsidered action in disagreeing to amendments proposed by the House, has moved to agree, and has passed Senate Bill No. 2869, S.D. 2, H.D. 1 on Final Reading.

Received communication informing the House that Senate Bill No. 2901, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1, passed Final Reading in the Senate.

Received communication informing the House that the Senate has agreed to amendments proposed by the House, and has adopted the following Senate Concurrent Resolutions:

S.C.R. No. 57, H.D. 1

S.C.R. No. 73, H.D. 1

S.C.R. No. 97, S.D. 1, H.D. 1