HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
STATE OF HAWAII
TWENTY-EIGHTH STATE LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION, 2015
March 24, 2015
34th Day
ORDER OF BUSINESS
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Reverend Paul Schuler and Ms. Pikake Kimata City Church of Honolulu |
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RECOGNIZING THE PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY FOR THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES SUCCESSES AND AWARDS. |
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CONGRATULATING THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY. |
6. Reports of Standing Committees
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TRANSPORTATION
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. (Aeronautics; Department of Transportation Rules; Dillingham Airfield)
PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
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RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE. (Residential Landlord-tenant Code; Security Deposit; Utility Service)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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RELATING TO THE SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT FOR MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT. (Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act; Seller Exemption)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE/JUDICIARY
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RELATING TO MORTGAGE SERVICERS. (Mortgage Servicers; Mortgage Loan Delinquencies; Loss Mitigation; License; Bond; Duties; Prohibited Activities)
PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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AGRICULTURE
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS. (Agricultural Loan; Biosecurity Loans)
PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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RELATING TO A FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM. (Department of Agriculture; Farm to School Program; Hawaii Farm to School Coordinators; Appropriation)
PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS. (Agricultural District Lands; Composting)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
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JUDICIARY
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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO CHANGE THE THRESHOLD VALUE IN CONTROVERSY REQUIREMENT FOR JURY TRIALS IN CIVIL CASES AT COMMON LAW FROM $5,000 TO $10,000. (Constitutional Amendment; Suits at Common Law; Jury Trial; Value in Controversy)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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JUDICIARY
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RELATING TO JURY TRIAL. (Suits at Common Law; Jury Trials; Value in Controversy)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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RELATING TO LOBBYISTS. (State Ethics Commission; Lobbyist Statements; Online Access)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. (Employees' Retirement System; Trustees; Investments; Public Meetings; Closed Meetings)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Grants-in-Aid; Appropriation)
PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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JUDICIARY
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MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE COUNTY OF KAUAI OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. (Appropriation; Grants-in-Aid; County of Kauai; Office of the Prosecuting Attorney)
PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. (Hawaii Drug Take-back and Education Initiative Program; Narcotics Enforcement and Prescription Drug Monitoring Advisory Committee)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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HEALTH
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. (Insurance; Reimbursement for Benefits; Recoupment)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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RELATING TO THE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING AND AWARENESS PILOT PROGRAM. (Colorectal Cancer Screening and Awareness Pilot Program; Department of Health; Appropriation)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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HEALTH
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RELATING TO CANCER. (Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program; Department of Health; Appropriation)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. (Nursing; Practical Nurse; Registered Nurse)
PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE. (Water Infrastructure; Transfer of Funds)
PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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HUMAN SERVICES
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RELATING TO PUBLIC ORDER. (Homeless; Obstruction or Occupation of Public Places; Vacate Conviction)
PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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RELATING TO YOUTH. (Office of Youth Services; Safe Places for Youth Pilot Program; Appropriation)
PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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HUMAN SERVICES
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RELATING TO THE MEDICAID MANAGED CARE PROGRAM. (Medicaid Managed Care Program)
PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. (Long-term Care; Inflationary Update; Medicaid Reimbursement)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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AGRICULTURE
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. (Department of Agriculture; Hawaii One Plan; Conservation Plan; Steering Committee; Appropriation)
PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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HOUSING
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RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. (Appropriation; Kupuna Caucus; Housing Omnibus; Affordable Housing; Housing First)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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JUDICIARY
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RELATING TO RESTITUTION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME. (Crime Victim Restitution; Lost Wages; Mental Health Treatment; Therapy)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
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RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS. (Employees' Retirement System, Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Joint Investment Study; 2014 Appropriation)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPTIONS. (Civil Service; Exemptions)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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RELATING TO THE BUDGET DOCUMENTS. (Budget Documents; Pension and OPEB Liabilities)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
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RELATING TO STATE PLANNING. (State Planning Act; Office of Planning; Appropriation)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. (Employees' Retirement System)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. (Retirement Service Credit; Workers' Compensation Benefits)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. (Employees' Retirement System; Payroll and Personnel Transactions)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
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RELATING TO BUDGETING. (State Budget; Position Ceiling, Temporary Positions)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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RELATING TO RECYCLING. (Department of Health; Advance Disposal Fee Glass; Deposit Beverage Container Glass; Recycling; Audit Recommendations; Report)
PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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RELATING TO SOLID WASTE. (Solid Waste; Disposal Surcharge)
PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE |
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS
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RELATING TO FOOD. (Cottage Food; Cottage Food Operators; Cottage Food Operation; Permit; Department of Health)
AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS BY THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SEAWATER.
REFER TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXAMINE EXISTING AND ALLEGED VIOLATIONS IN THE SOLID WASTE RECYCLING INDUSTRY AND FAIRLY AND EQUALLY ENFORCE APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL COMPANIES.
REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXAMINE EXISTING AND ALLEGED VIOLATIONS IN THE SOLID WASTE RECYCLING INDUSTRY AND FAIRLY AND EQUALLY ENFORCE APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL COMPANIES.
REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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AGRICULTURE
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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED FRAMEWORK OF SUPPORT FOR PRESCHOOL THROUGH POST-SECONDARY AGRICULTURE EDUCATION.
REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION |
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REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED FRAMEWORK OF SUPPORT FOR PRESCHOOL THROUGH POST-SECONDARY AGRICULTURE EDUCATION.
REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION |
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HUMAN SERVICES
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND COORDINATE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO MIGRANTS FROM FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES.
REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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HUMAN SERVICES
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND COORDINATE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO MIGRANTS FROM FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES.
REFER TO JUDICIARY |
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HUMAN SERVICES/HEALTH
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A REVIEW ON THE EFFECT OF THE TRANSFER FROM MEDICAID TO PLANS ON THE HAWAII HEALTH CONNECTOR FOR NON-ELIGIBLE MEDICAID COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION RESIDENTS.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A REVIEW ON THE EFFECT OF THE TRANSFER FROM MEDICAID TO PLANS ON THE HAWAII HEALTH CONNECTOR FOR NON-ELIGIBLE MEDICAID COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION RESIDENTS.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
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URGING THE GOVERNOR, BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM MEDIAN SALARY, ADJUSTED FOR THE COST OF LIVING, THAT IS NOT THE LOWEST IN THE NATION AMONG METROPOLITAN AREAS, IN THE NEXT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO EDUCATION |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR, BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM MEDIAN SALARY, ADJUSTED FOR THE COST OF LIVING, THAT IS NOT THE LOWEST IN THE NATION AMONG METROPOLITAN AREAS, IN THE NEXT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO EDUCATION |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STREAMLINE THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROCESS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STREAMLINE THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROCESS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT COMPENSATION FOR ANCILLARY ACTIVITIES AND OVERTIME FOR TEACHERS IN THE NEXT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO EDUCATION |
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VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A VETERANS RESOURCE OFFICE AND CENTER TO SUPPORT VETERANS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION |
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AGRICULTURE
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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AGRICULTURE
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DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS "FARM TO SCHOOL MONTH" IN HAWAII TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT FARM TO SCHOOL INITIATIVES IN HAWAII'S SCHOOLS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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AGRICULTURE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS
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REQUESTING FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES TO CONSULT WITH HAWAII SMALL SCALE FARMERS, HAWAII SMALL SCALE PRODUCERS, AND AFFECTED PARTIES ON THE OFFSETTING OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES TO CONSULT WITH HAWAII SMALL SCALE FARMERS, HAWAII SMALL SCALE PRODUCERS, AND AFFECTED PARTIES ON THE OFFSETTING OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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AGRICULTURE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CLARIFY AND COORDINATE AGRICULTURAL-BASED COMMERCE SUPPORT OF BONA-FIDE FARMING OPERATIONS ACROSS THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CLARIFY AND COORDINATE AGRICULTURAL-BASED COMMERCE SUPPORT OF BONA-FIDE FARMING OPERATIONS ACROSS THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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HEALTH
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REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE IN HAWAII.
REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION |
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REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE IN HAWAII.
REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION |
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HEALTH
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE HEALTH OF HAWAII'S RESIDENTS AND TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE RISKS TO HEALTH STATEWIDE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE HEALTH OF HAWAII'S RESIDENTS AND TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE RISKS TO HEALTH STATEWIDE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO EXPEDITE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE REPLACEMENT WASH-DOWN STATIONS AT MAUNALUA BAY.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO WATER & LAND |
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HEALTH
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO EXPEDITE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE REPLACEMENT WASH-DOWN STATIONS AT MAUNALUA BAY.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO WATER & LAND |
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REQUESTING A CONVENING OF A MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS WORKING GROUP.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS WORKING GROUP.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION |
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Committee Referral Sheet No. 37 Committee Referral Sheet No. 38
Floor Presentations for Wednesday, March 25, 2015:
RECOGNIZING THE HAWAII ROTARY DISTRICT 5000 ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE TO THE STATE OF HAWAII.
CONGRATULATING THE KAISER HIGH SCHOOL COUGARS BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH BRANDEN KAWAZOE FOR WINNING THE 2015 DIVISION II STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
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