OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-SEVENTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 37
THIRTY-FIFTH LEGISLATIVE DAY-WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014
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Committee Abbreviations:
AGR - Agriculture |
CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce |
EDB - Economic Development & Business |
EDN - Education |
EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection |
FIN - Finance |
HED - Higher Education |
HLT - Health |
HSG - Housing |
HUS - Human Services |
JUD - Judiciary |
LAB - Labor & Public Employment |
LMG - Legislative Management |
OMH - Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs |
PBS - Public Safety |
TOU - Tourism |
TRN - Transportation |
VMI - Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts |
WAL - Water & Land |
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RE-REFERRAL
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION COLLABORATE TO CONTROL THE STATEWIDE PROLIFERATION OF FERAL PIGS.
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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 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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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CREATE A DROUGHT PLAN FOR MOLOKAI AND IMPROVE THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
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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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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION COLLABORATE TO CONTROL THE STATEWIDE PROLIFERATION OF FERAL PIGS.
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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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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 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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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CREATE A DROUGHT PLAN FOR MOLOKAI AND IMPROVE THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
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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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RELATING TO HEALTH. Requires birthing facilities to perform a pulse oximetry test to screen for critical congenital heart defects, as well as other procedures as specified by the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics, on every newborn in its care prior to discharge from the facility, with certain exceptions. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
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RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO. Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources, in declaring residential development areas and acquiring lands therein, from disturbing wetland taro lands and infrastructure on undeveloped lands. Establishes a fourth class--taro lands classification for public lands. Permits structure for lo‘i taro fields in the agricultural district. Establishes growth and perpetuation of traditional Hawaiian crops as a goal of the State Planning Act. Authorizes BLNR, with the Taro Security and Purity Task Force, to create an inventory of taro lands. (SB2241 HD1)
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RELATING TO IRRIGATION. Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvements to irrigation systems and associated agricultural management facilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO COMMUNITY PLANNING. Establishes the transit-oriented development advisory committee to make recommendations about sustainable development projects close to transit. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2436 HD1)
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS. Clarifies that a condominium association's lien is subordinate to real property taxes, rather than all taxes. Clarifies that a condominium association may assess unpaid common fees against a purchaser, in addition to a mortgagee, who purchases a delinquent unit in a judicial or nonjudicial power of sale foreclosure. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Specifies that a government agency does not assume ownership or jurisdiction over a disputed road solely through maintenance or repair activities. Authorizes the State to quitclaim ownership of roads in favor of counties. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2761 HD1)
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RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX. Allocates $3,000,000 to the Special Land and Development Fund from the Transient Accommodations Tax revenues, of which an unspecified amount will be allocated to the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Special Fund. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB3024 HD1)
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RELATING TO CONSERVATION. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to plan and construct the realignment of Kamehameha highway mauka of Laniakea beach on the north shore of Oahu. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB3035 HD1)
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