HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

STATE OF HAWAII

TWENTY-EIGHTH STATE LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION, 2015

March 31, 2015

38^th Day

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Invocation -

Representative Karl Rhoads

1.         Roll Call

2.         Reading of the Journal

3.         Messages from the Governor

4.         Senate Communications

ORDER OF THE DAY

5.         Floor Presentations

H.R. No. 174

RECOGNIZING THE HONOREES AND DISTINGUISHED FINALISTS OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS – STATE OF HAWAII'S 2015 YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARDS.

6.         Reports of Standing Committees

TOURISM
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1256	H.R. No. 135 SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF THE RAINBOW STOP PILOT PROJECT TO MAKE VIEWING HAWAII'S RAINBOWS SAFE AND EASY AND PROMOTE HAWAII'S RAINBOWS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. REFER TO FINANCE
TOURISM
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1257	H.C.R. No. 199 SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF THE RAINBOW STOP PILOT PROJECT TO MAKE VIEWING HAWAII'S RAINBOWS SAFE AND EASY AND PROMOTE HAWAII'S RAINBOWS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. REFER TO FINANCE
JUDICIARY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1258	H.R. No. 141 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 FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1259	H.C.R. No. 205 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 FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1260	H.R. No. 58 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 FINANCE
JUDICIARY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1261	H.C.R. No. 105 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 FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1262	H.R. No. 87, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE SMARTER SENTENCING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND RELIABILITY OF STATE CRIMINAL SENTENCING PRACTICES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1263	H.C.R. No. 146, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE SMARTER SENTENCING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND RELIABILITY OF STATE CRIMINAL SENTENCING PRACTICES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1264	H.R. No. 143 REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES UTILIZING STATE FUNDS FOR OUTSIDE COUNSEL. REFER TO FINANCE
JUDICIARY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1265	H.C.R. No. 207 REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES UTILIZING STATE FUNDS FOR OUTSIDE COUNSEL. REFER TO FINANCE
HUMAN SERVICES
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1266	H.C.R. No. 104, H.D. 1 REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1267	H.R. No. 60 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONSIDER AN ALTERNATE METHODOLOGY FOR ESTABLISHING THE BASIC PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM RATES FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, TO REBASE THE RATES AT LEAST EVERY TWO FISCAL YEARS, AND TO INCREASE BED RESERVATION DAYS TO TWENTY-FOUR DAYS PER CALENDAR YEAR FOR HOSPITALIZATION AND OTHER ABSENCES OF RESIDENTS FROM INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. REFER TO FINANCE
HUMAN SERVICES
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1268	H.C.R. No. 107 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONSIDER AN ALTERNATE METHODOLOGY FOR ESTABLISHING THE BASIC PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM RATES FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, TO REBASE THE RATES AT LEAST EVERY TWO FISCAL YEARS, AND TO INCREASE BED RESERVATION DAYS TO TWENTY-FOUR DAYS PER CALENDAR YEAR FOR HOSPITALIZATION AND OTHER ABSENCES OF RESIDENTS FROM INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. REFER TO FINANCE
LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1269	H.R. No. 150 REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO EQUALIZE TRANSIT BENEFITS AND SUBSIDIES FOR ALL STATE EMPLOYEES REGARDLESS OF MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1270	H.C.R. No. 215 REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO EQUALIZE TRANSIT BENEFITS AND SUBSIDIES FOR ALL STATE EMPLOYEES REGARDLESS OF MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. REFER TO FINANCE
LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1271	H.R. No. 36 REQUESTING AN INTERNAL REVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS' HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH DIVISION. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1272	H.C.R. No. 69 REQUESTING AN INTERNAL REVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS' HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH DIVISION. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1273	H.C.R. No. 58 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON THE STATUS AND NUMBER OF PENDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS MADE BY STATE EMPLOYEES. REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1274	H.C.R. No. 226 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO EVALUATE THE IMPACTS THAT THE NEXTERA ENERGY MERGER MAY HAVE ON HAWAII WORKERS IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRIES. REFER TO FINANCE
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1275	H.C.R. No. 80 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROPOSE AND ADOPT RULES REQUIRING COMPREHENSIVE MARINE DEALER REPORTS TO ALLOW FOR TRACKING, COMPARISON, AND VERIFICATION OF MONTHLY CATCH REPORT DATA TO DETERMINE OVERALL REPORTING ACCURACY AND EFFECTIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OF THE AQUARIUM FISH INDUSTRY. REFER TO JUDICIARY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1276	H.C.R. No. 68 REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES AND DIVISION OF CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH FEDERAL PARTNER AGENCIES TO PROTECT IMPORTANT STATE MARINE RESOURCES. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1277	H.C.R. No. 119 REQUESTING A STUDY OF LIMU AND REEF FISH DECLINE IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE EWA COAST OF OAHU. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1278	H.R. No. 152, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE ESTABLISHING HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE RESOURCES FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII JUDICIARY. AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1279	H.C.R. No. 217, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE ESTABLISHING HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE RESOURCES FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII JUDICIARY. AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1280	H.R. No. 155, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER THE FEASIBILITY OF DIVESTING PUBLIC INVESTMENTS FROM FOSSIL FUELS. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1281	H.C.R. No. 222, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER THE FEASIBILITY OF DIVESTING PUBLIC INVESTMENTS FROM FOSSIL FUELS. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1282	H.R. No. 66 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REGULATE OVERGROWN TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. REFER TO FINANCE
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1283	H.C.R. No. 113 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REGULATE OVERGROWN TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1284	H.R. No. 78 REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO EXTEND THE TASK FORCE STUDYING THE EFFECTS OF THE JANUARY 2014 FUEL TANK LEAK AT THE RED HILL UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE FACILITY. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1285	H.C.R. No. 126 REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO EXTEND THE TASK FORCE STUDYING THE EFFECTS OF THE JANUARY 2014 FUEL TANK LEAK AT THE RED HILL UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE FACILITY. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1286	H.R. No. 65 ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF REFUSE CONVENIENCE CENTERS AND TRANSFER STATIONS ACCEPTING BULKY ITEMS. REFER TO FINANCE
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1287	H.C.R. No. 112 ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF REFUSE CONVENIENCE CENTERS AND TRANSFER STATIONS ACCEPTING BULKY ITEMS. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1288	H.C.R. No. 9 REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, INC. REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1289	H.C.R. No. 140 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LONG-TERM, RISK-BASED STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO MITIGATE THE POTENTIAL HARM FROM COASTAL HAZARDS IN URBAN HONOLULU. REFER TO WATER & LAND/OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1290	H.C.R. No. 88 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME TO APPLICANTS FOR WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION IF THE APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE. REFER TO FINANCE
HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1291	H.C.R. No. 167, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES TO IDENTIFY SHORTAGES AND AID IN PROPOSING SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THOSE SHORTAGES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1292	H.C.R. No. 161 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1293	H.C.R. No. 136 REQUESTING THE HAWAII BANKERS ASSOCIATION TO OPINE WHETHER MEMBER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR STAFF WHO CHOOSE TO SERVICE MEDICAL MARIJUANA-RELATED BUSINESSES RISK CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PROSECUTION UNDER FEDERAL LAW. REFER TO JUDICIARY
HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1294	H.R. No. 95 URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO EXAMINE THE FAIR HOUSING AMENDMENTS ACT AS IT RELATES TO EMOTIONAL SUPPORT OR COMFORT ANIMALS AND TO TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO PREVENT ABUSES THEREOF. REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1295	H.C.R. No. 157 URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO EXAMINE THE FAIR HOUSING AMENDMENTS ACT AS IT RELATES TO EMOTIONAL SUPPORT OR COMFORT ANIMALS AND TO TAKE ANY ACTIONS NECESSARY TO PREVENT ABUSES THEREOF. REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1296	H.R. No. 62 ENCOURAGING FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES IN THE STATE THAT OFFER A CHILDREN'S MENU OF MEAL OPTIONS, OR A MEAL THAT IS REPRESENTED AS A CHILDREN'S MEAL, TO SERVE CHILDREN'S MEALS WITH HIGHER NUTRITIONAL QUALITY AND INCLUDE ONLY BOTTLED WATER OR LOW-FAT MILK AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE IN THE MEAL OR MENU OPTION. REFER TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS
HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1297	H.C.R. No. 109 ENCOURAGING FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES IN THE STATE THAT OFFER A CHILDREN'S MENU OF MEAL OPTIONS, OR A MEAL THAT IS REPRESENTED AS A CHILDREN'S MEAL, TO SERVE CHILDREN'S MEALS WITH HIGHER NUTRITIONAL QUALITY AND INCLUDE ONLY BOTTLED WATER OR LOW-FAT MILK AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE IN THE MEAL OR MENU OPTION. REFER TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS
EDUCATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1298	H.R. No. 109, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS CHRONIC STUDENT ABSENTEEISM. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1299	H.C.R. No. 173, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS CHRONIC STUDENT ABSENTEEISM. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1300	H.R. No. 124 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU AS A SANCTIONED SPORT. REFER TO FINANCE
EDUCATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1301	H.C.R. No. 190 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU AS A SANCTIONED SPORT. REFER TO FINANCE
TRANSPORTATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1302	H.R. No. 119 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1303	H.C.R. No. 181 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1304	H.R. No. 52 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO INVESTIGATE AND ASSESS SAFETY CONCERNS AND POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR QUEEN KAAHUMANU HIGHWAY FROM MAKALA BOULEVARD TO HENRY STREET ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. REFER TO FINANCE
TRANSPORTATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1305	H.C.R. No. 98 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO INVESTIGATE AND ASSESS SAFETY CONCERNS AND POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR QUEEN KAAHUMANU HIGHWAY FROM MAKALA BOULEVARD TO HENRY STREET ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1306	H.R. No. 120 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON KAHEKILI HIGHWAY FROM THE LIKELIKE HIGHWAY INTERSECTION TO KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1307	H.C.R. No. 182 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON KAHEKILI HIGHWAY FROM THE LIKELIKE HIGHWAY INTERSECTION TO KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY. REFER TO FINANCE
TRANSPORTATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1308	H.R. No. 98 REQUESTING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO BETTER COORDINATE ALL ROAD MAINTENANCE SCHEDULING TO MINIMIZE PUBLIC INCONVENIENCE. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1309	H.R. No. 118 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE INTERSECTION OF MANAGERS DRIVE AND HIAPO STREET IN WAIPAHU AND RECOMMEND SAFETY MEASURES FOR THIS INTERSECTION AND THE SURROUNDING SURFACE STREETS. REFER TO FINANCE
HUMAN SERVICES
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1310	H.C.R. No. 208, H.D. 1 STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TO RESTORE FEDERAL HEALTHCARE FUNDING FOR U.S. RESIDENTS PRESENT UNDER THE COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION, IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR UNIQUE HISTORIC AND ONGOING SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE WORLD. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
HUMAN SERVICES
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1311	H.R. No. 56 REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES AND THE POTENTIAL TO PROVIDE NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO SENIOR CITIZENS. REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1312	H.C.R. No. 101 REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES AND THE POTENTIAL TO PROVIDE NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO SENIOR CITIZENS. REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1313	H.R. No. 59 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO NOT CONSIDER CERTAIN BENEFITS UNDER TITLE II OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT AS INCOME WHEN DETERMINING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY AND TO ADOPT RULES TO ALLOW A PROVIDER OF MEDICAID ADULT DAY HEALTH SERVICES TO BILL IN FIFTEEN MINUTE INCREMENTS. REFER TO FINANCE
HUMAN SERVICES
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1314	H.C.R. No. 106 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO NOT CONSIDER CERTAIN BENEFITS UNDER TITLE II OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT AS INCOME WHEN DETERMINING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY AND TO ADOPT RULES TO ALLOW A PROVIDER OF MEDICAID ADULT DAY HEALTH SERVICES TO BILL IN FIFTEEN MINUTE INCREMENTS. REFER TO FINANCE
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1315	H.R. No. 158, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN REVIEWING THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES BY NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1316	H.C.R. No. 227, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN REVIEWING THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES BY NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1317	H.R. No. 105, H.D. 1 EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF FURTHER DISCUSSION ON THE POSSIBILITY OF LOCAL OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF ROBUST DISCUSSIONS THAT INCLUDE THE EXPLORATION OF ALTERNATIVE OWNERSHIP MODELS FOR ELECTRIC UTILITIES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1318	H.C.R. No. 169, H.D. 1 EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF FURTHER DISCUSSION ON THE POSSIBILITY OF LOCAL OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF ROBUST DISCUSSIONS THAT INCLUDE THE EXPLORATION OF ALTERNATIVE OWNERSHIP MODELS FOR ELECTRIC UTILITIES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1319	H.C.R. No. 99 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND THE PREFECTURE OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN. REFER TO FINANCE
VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1320	H.C.R. No. 158, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE HAWAII SISTER STATE COMMITTEE TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND THE STATE OF DAKHLA OF THE REGION OF OUED ED-DAHAB-LAGOUIRA OF THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1321	H.R. No. 137, H.D. 1 ESTABLISHING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES A TASK FORCE TO PLAN AND COORDINATE THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1322	H.C.R. No. 201, H.D. 1 ESTABLISHING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES A TASK FORCE TO PLAN AND COORDINATE THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1323	H.C.R. No. 40 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO KAHALUU POND, INC., FOR THE USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SEAWALL LOCATED AT KAHALUU, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, TMK:  (1) 4-7-011:  SEAWARD OF 001. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1324	H.C.R. No. 198 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO PRIORITIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF KAPOLEI INTO A JOB CENTER IN SUPPORT OF THE STATE AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S POLICIES TO DEVELOP KAPOLEI INTO OAHU'S "SECONDARY URBAN CENTER". REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1325	H.R. No. 79 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH ROYAL HAWAIIAN GOLF CLUB TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF OLD GOVERNMENT ROAD. REFER TO FINANCE
WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1326	H.C.R. No. 130 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH ROYAL HAWAIIAN GOLF CLUB TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF OLD GOVERNMENT ROAD. REFER TO FINANCE
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1327	H.C.R. No. 97, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ASSURE THAT ANY SUBSTANTIAL LAND DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER, OCCURRING BY INJECTION WELL OR OTHER MEANS, IS IN ALL CASES, ADEQUATELY REVIEWED AND PERMITTED. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1328	H.R. No. 84, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE BEACH ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN HAWAII. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1329	H.C.R. No. 141, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE BEACH ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN HAWAII. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1330	H.R. No. 148, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY AND COST STUDY RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BOAT RAMP IN EAST MOLOKA‘I BETWEEN MILE MARKERS TEN AND SIXTEEN. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1331	H.C.R. No. 213, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY AND COST STUDY RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BOAT RAMP IN EAST MOLOKA‘I BETWEEN MILE MARKERS TEN AND SIXTEEN. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1332	H.C.R. No. 86, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING PERMITTING PROVISIONS TO REQUIRE THAT EMPLOYEES OF WATERSPORT EXCURSION COMPANIES WHO TAKE CUSTOMERS ON WATERSPORT EXCURSIONS ARE TRAINED IN BASIC SAFETY MEASURES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1333	H.C.R. No. 149 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVISE ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND POLICIES TO FACILITATE AND ENCOURAGE TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN BURIALS. REFER TO HEALTH
OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1334	H.C.R. No. 6 REQUESTING THAT THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH PROVIDE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE ACCOUNTING OF PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES UNDER SECTION 5 OF ACT 178, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2006. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1335	H.C.R. No. 142 REQUESTING A FINANCIAL REPORT FROM THE AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1336	H.R. No. 39, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS IN ORDER TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT RULES FOR ITS OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1337	H.C.R. No. 74, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS IN ORDER TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT RULES FOR ITS OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
TRANSPORTATION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1338	H.R. No. 128, H.D. 1 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INCREASE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IN THE AREA SURROUNDING HONOWAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MAUKA LANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND KALEI`OPU`U ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN DISTRICT 39. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1339	H.C.R. No. 193, H.D. 1 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INCREASE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IN THE AREA SURROUNDING HONOWAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MAUKA LANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND KALEI`OPU`U ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN DISTRICT 39. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
HEALTH
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1340	H.C.R. No. 145 REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A FAMILY CAREGIVERS WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE ROLE OF CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITALS. REFER TO FINANCE
WATER & LAND/OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1341	H.C.R. No. 4, H.D. 1 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM LEASE AND NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR THE TIDE POOL STAIRS ENCROACHMENT PURPOSES IN THE MANELE-HULOPOE MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT ON THE ISLAND OF LANAI. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1342	H.C.R. No. 5, H.D. 1 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM LEASE AND NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR PIER PILINGS ENCROACHMENT PURPOSES AT PULAWAI, ON THE ISLAND OF LANAI. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1343	H.C.R. No. 23 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAHALUU, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL CONSTRUCTED THEREON. REFER TO FINANCE
WATER & LAND/OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1344	H.C.R. No. 24 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAHUKU, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING DRAINAGE STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTED THEREON. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1345	H.C.R. No. 25 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HAUULA, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF PORTION OF THE EXISTING RESIDENCE, FOUNDATION, AND LANAI CONSTRUCTED THEREON. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1346	H.C.R. No. 26 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING CRM WALL, LANDSCAPING AREA, FLOATING DOCK, AND CONCRETE PIER PURPOSES CONSTRUCTED THEREON. REFER TO FINANCE
WATER & LAND/OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1347	H.C.R. No. 34, H.D. 1 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIMANALO, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND STEPS. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1348	H.C.R. No. 73 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT LAHAINA, MAUI FOR SEAWALL ENCROACHMENT PURPOSES. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1349	H.C.R. No. 82, H.D. 1 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS FRONTING THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: (1) 3-6-001:017, WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1350	H.C.R. No. 185 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF FOUR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS COVERING PORTIONS OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT STABLE ROAD BEACH, STABLE ROAD, SPRECKLESVILLE, WAILUKU, MAUI, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF FOUR EXISTING ROCK GROINS. REFER TO FINANCE
CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1351	H.R. No. 6 REQUESTING REPORTS REGARDING STATE AGENCY ACTION TO ENSURE ACCESS BY RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CELLULAR AND BROADBAND SERVICES. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1352	H.C.R. No. 131 REQUESTING REPORTS REGARDING STATE AGENCY ACTION TO ENSURE ACCESS BY RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CELLULAR AND BROADBAND SERVICES. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1353	H.R. No. 139 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 FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1354	H.C.R. No. 203 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 FINANCE
CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1355	H.R. No. 22, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF THE NEED FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF TRANSIENT VACATION RENTALS. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1356	H.C.R. No. 48, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF THE NEED FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF TRANSIENT VACATION RENTALS. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1357	H.R. No. 82 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION. REFER TO FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1358	H.C.R. No. 134 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION. REFER TO FINANCE
CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1359	H.R. No. 104, H.D. 2 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 FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1360	H.C.R. No. 168, H.D. 2 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 FINANCE
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1361	H.C.R. No. 46, H.D. 1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSED REGULATION OF TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES. AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

JUDICIARY
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1362	H.R. No. 93 REQUESTING THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO THE HAWAII PENAL CODE. FOR ADOPTION
Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1363	H.C.R. No. 155 REQUESTING THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO THE HAWAII PENAL CODE. FOR ADOPTION

7.         Announcements

Committee Referral Sheet No. 43

Floor Presentations for Wednesday, April 1, 2015:

              HONORING AND CONGRATULATING TEAM HOKU FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO FOR THEIR WIN IN THE 2015 MICROSOFT IMAGINE CUP PITCH VIDEO CHALLENGE – IN THE GAMES CATEGORY.

              CONGRATULATING KAHUKU HIGH SCHOOL WE THE PEOPLE: THE CITIZEN AND THE CONSTITUTION TEAM FOR THEIR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT IN WINNING THE 2015 STATE COMPETITION.