THE SENATE

OF THE

TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE

STATE OF HAWAI'I

REGULAR SESSION OF 2015

 

 

SECOND DAY

 

January 22, 2015-Thursday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.

 

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

Introductions

  1. Messages from the Governor: Nos. 1-88

 

MEASURE

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1

Dated August 31, 2014, transmitting the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISCES) Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report, prepared by the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism pursuant to Section 201-80, HRS.

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G.M. No. 2

Dated September 18, 2014, transmitting the Hawaii Tax Credit for Research Activities for Tax Year 2013 Report, prepared by the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism pursuant to Section 235-110.91, HRS.

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G.M. No. 3

Dated September 19, 2014, transmitting the 2013 Annual Report, prepared by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands pursuant to Section 222 and Section 228, Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended.

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G.M. No. 4

Dated October 28, 2014, transmitting the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation's 2014 Annual Report, prepared by the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation pursuant to Section 211F-15, HRS.

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G.M. No. 5

Dated October 28, 2014, transmitting the Parental Preferences in Government Contracts, Programs, and Services Report, prepared by the Department of Human Resources Development pursuant to Act 162, SLH 2002.

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G.M. No. 6

Dated October 28, 2014, transmitting the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Annual Report 2015, prepared by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board pursuant to Section 302A-803, HRS.

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G.M. No. 7

Dated October 28, 2014, transmitting the Dual QUEST and Private Coverage Recipients Report, prepared by the Department of Human Services pursuant to HCR199 HD1 (2010).

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G.M. No. 8

Dated October 28, 2014, transmitting the Home Property Lien Report, prepared by the Department of Human Services pursuant to Section 346-29.5, HRS.

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G.M. No. 9

Dated October 28, 2014, transmitting the Department of Human Resources Development report that no retirant was hired to fill a labor shortage or difficult-to-fill position in Fiscal Year 2014, prepared by the Department of Human Resources Development pursuant to Section 88-9(f), HRS.

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G.M. No. 10

Dated October 31, 2014, transmitting the Department of Budget & Finance's Report on Act 268, Part II, Section 12, SLH 2013.

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G.M. No. 11

Dated November 3, 2014, transmitting the Implementation of Chapter 190D, Hawaii Revised Statutes Ocean and Submerged Lands Leasing Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Act 176, Section 12, SLH 1999.

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G.M. No. 12

Dated November 3, 2014, transmitting the Relating to Public Land Liability and Recommendations of the Task Force on Beach and Water Safety Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Act 86, SLH 2014

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G.M. No. 13

Dated November 3, 2014, transmitting the Findings and Recommendations of the West Maui Ocean Recreation Management Area Advisory Committee Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Act 194, SLH 2012.

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G.M. No. 14

Dated November 6, 2014, transmitting the Hawaii State Public Library System's Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2014, prepared by the Hawaii State Public Library System pursuant to Section 312-3.6 and Section 312-22, HRS.

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G.M. No. 15

Dated November 6, 2014, transmitting the Makaha Valley Flood Study for State Fiscal Year 2014, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Act 283, SLH 2012.

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G.M. No. 16

Dated November 6, 2014, transmitting the Status of the Issuance of Incidental Take Licenses for Endangered, Threatened, Proposed, and Candidate Species; and the Condition of the Endangered Species Trust Fund Fiscal Year 2014, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 195D-26, HRS.

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G.M. No. 17

Dated November 6, 2014, transmitting the Relating to the Wildlife Revolving Fund Fiscal Year 2014 Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 183D-10.5, HRS.

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G.M. No. 18

Dated November 6, 2014, transmitting the Budgetary and Other Issues Regarding Invasive Species Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 194-2, HRS.

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G.M. No. 19

Dated November 18, 2014, transmitting the Relating to the Forest Stewardship Program Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant 195F-6, HRS.

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G.M. No. 20

Dated November 18, 2014, transmitting the Operations of the Filing Office for Financing Statements Under the Uniform Commercial Code, Secured Transaction (Revised Article 9) Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 490:0-527, HRS.

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G.M. No. 21

Dated November 18, 2014, transmitting the Activities and Plans of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 171-4.5, HRS

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 22

Dated November 18, 2014, transmitting the Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 6E-3, HRS.

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G.M. No. 23

Dated November 18, 2014, transmitting the Administratively Established Accounts and Funds of the Department of Land and Natural Resources for Fiscal Year 2014 Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 37-52.5, HRS.

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G.M. No. 24

Dated November 18, 2014, transmitting the Relating to the Land Conservation Fund and the Legacy Land Conservation Program Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 173A-5, HRS.

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G.M. No. 25

Dated November 18, 2014, transmitting the Geothermal Royalty Dispositions and Status of Geothermal and Cable System Development Fiscal Year 2014 Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 182-18 and Section 196D-11, HRS

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G.M. No. 26

Dated November 18, 2014, transmitting the User Conflicts on Public Lands Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 179D-29, HRS.

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G.M. No. 27

Dated November 18, 2014, transmitting the Revenues Generated from General Administrative Penalties Imposed Under Chapter 183, HRS Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 183-5, HRS.

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G.M. No. 28

Dated November 20, 2014, transmitting the Status of the Kahoolawe Rehabilitation Trust Fund Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 6K-9.5(e), HRS.

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G.M. No. 29

Dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the Medical Inquiry and Conciliation Panel and the Design Claims Conciliation Panel Report, prepared by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs pursuant to Section 671-20 and Section 672B-17, HRS.

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G.M. No. 30

Dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the Annual Report on the (1) Development and Expansion of Telework Initiatives and (2) Receipt and Expenditure of Federal Moneys from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), prepared by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs pursuant to Section 440G-11.5(b) and Section 440G-11.5, HRS.

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G.M. No. 31

Dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the Executive Branch Workforce Profile Report, prepared by the Department of Human Resources Development pursuant to Act 16, SLH 2012

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G.M. No. 32

Dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the Instance of Usage of Electric Guns Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 134-16(d), HRS.

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G.M. No. 33

Dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the Evaluation of Effectiveness of Community Fisheries Enforcement Units on Maui, Oahu, Hawaii and Kauai Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Act 122, Section 14.2, SLH 2014.

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G.M. No. 34

Dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women Annual Report, prepared by the Department of Human Services pursuant to Section 367-3(8), HRS.

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G.M. No. 35

Dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the Department of Human Services Preschool Open Doors (POD) Report, prepared by the Department of Human Services pursuant to Act 169, Section 3, SLH.

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G.M. No. 36

Dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the Hawaii Statewide Trail and Access System Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 198D-9(7), HRS.

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G.M. No. 37

Dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the Hawaii Dam and Reservoir Safety Program State Fiscal Year 2014 Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 179D-29, HRS.

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G.M. No. 38

Dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the Annual Report of the Office of Youth Services, Department of Human Services, prepared by the Department of Human Services pursuant to Section 352D-6(11), HRS.

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G.M. No. 39

Dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the State of Hawaii Offices in Taiwan and Beijing Annual Report, prepared by the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism pursuant to Section 201-84, HRS.

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G.M. No. 40

Dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the Hawaii Targeted and Emerging Industries, 2014 Update Report, prepared by the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism pursuant to Section 201-19(b), HRS.

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G.M. No. 41

Dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the High Technology Development Corporation Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report, prepared by the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism pursuant to Chapter 206M-56, HRS.

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G.M. No. 42

Dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the Energy Resources Coordinator's Report, prepared by the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism pursuant to Act 95, SLH 2004.

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G.M. No. 43

Dated November 26, 2014, transmitting the Annual Report of the Insurance Commissioner of Hawaii 2014, prepared by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs pursuant to Section 431:2-211, HRS.

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G.M. No. 44

Dated November 26, 2014, transmitting the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' Annual Compliance Resolution Fund Report for the Fiscal Year 2014, prepared by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs pursuant to Section 26-9(o), HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 45

Dated November 26, 2014, transmitting the Hawaii Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program Legislative Report, prepared by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs pursuant to Act 180, SLH 2013.

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G.M. No. 46

Dated November 26, 2014, transmitting the Hawaii Real Estate Commission's (REC) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2014, prepared by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs pursuant to Section 514B-73(d), HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 47

Dated November 26, 2014, transmitting the Renewable Energy Facilitation Activities and the Renewable Energy Facility Siting Process Report, prepared by the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism pursuant to Act 208, SLH 2008.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 48

Dated November 26, 2014, transmitting the Facilitation of Permit Processing Report, prepared by the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism pursuant to Act 237, SLH 1985.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 49

Dated November 26, 2014, transmitting the State of Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services Building Code Council Annual Report, prepared by the Department of Accounting and General Services pursuant to Section 107-30, HRS.

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G.M. No. 50

Dated November 26, 2014, transmitting the State of Hawaii Department of Account and General Services Claims and Lawsuits Arbitrated, Compromised, or Settled for $10,000 or Less Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, prepared by the Department of Accounting and General Services pursuant to Section 41D-4(f), HRS.

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G.M. No. 51

Dated November 26, 2014, transmitting the State of Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services Enhanced 9-1-1 Board Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, prepared by the Department of Accounting and General Services pursuant to Section 138-6, HRS.

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G.M. No. 52

Dated November 26, 2014, transmitting the State of Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services Goals and Objectives Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, prepared by the Department of Accounting and General Services pursuant to Act 100, SLH 1999.

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G.M. No. 53

Dated December 8, 2014, transmitting the Hawaiian language translation of the Activities and Plans of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee Report that was approved and signed by Governor Abercrombie on November 18, 2014, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 171-4.5, HRS.

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G.M. No. 54

Dated December 9, 2014, transmitting the Stadium Authority's Stadium Special Fund Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2014, prepared by the Department of Accounting and General Services pursuant to Section 109-3, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 55

Dated December 10, 2014, transmitting the Positions Exempted from Civil Service Report, prepared by the Department of Human Resources Development pursuant to Act 300, SLH 2006.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 56

Dated December 10, 2014, transmitting the Department of Taxation's 2013-2014 Annual Report, prepared by the Department of Taxation pursuant to Section 231-3(8), HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 57

Dated December 10, 2014, transmitting the Office of Information Practices' Annual Report, prepared by the Office of Information Practices pursuant to Section 92F-42(7), HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 58

Dated December 10, 2014, transmitting the Medicaid Compliance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, prepared by the Department of Human Services pursuant to Act 240, SLH 2013.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 59

Dated December 10, 2014, transmitting the Relating to Health Care Administrative Uniformity of the temporary Health Care Transformation Office Report, prepared by the Office of the Governor pursuant to Act 224, SLH 2013.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 60

Dated December 10, 2014, transmitting the Psychotropic Medication Report, prepared by the Department of Human Services pursuant to 346-59.9, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 61

Dated December 15, 2014, transmitting the Establishment of the Public Land Trust Inventory Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 3, Act 54, SLH 2011.

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G.M. No. 62

Dated December 15, 2014, transmitting the Accounting of All Receipts from Lands Described in Section 5(f) of the Admission Act Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 5, Act 178, SLH 2006.

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G.M. No. 63

Dated December 15, 2014, transmitting the Natural Area Reserves System, Natural Area Partnership Program, and the Financial Condition of the Natural Area Reserve Fund Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 195-6.6, HRS.

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G.M. No. 64

Dated December 15, 2014, transmitting the Requiring All Departments and Agencies to Identify Their Goals, Objectives, and Policies, to Provide a Basis for Determining Priorities and Allocating Limited Public Funds and Human Resources Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Sections 6 and 7, Act 100, SLH 1999.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 65

Dated December 15, 2014, transmitting a report relating to the progress of the State ACA Innovation Waiver Task Force, prepared by the Office of the Governor pursuant to Act 158, SLH 2014.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 66

Dated December 15, 2014, transmitting the State Public Charter School Commission Annual Report, prepared by the State Public Charter School Commission pursuant to Section 302D-7, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 67

Dated December 16, 2014, transmitting the Department of the Attorney General's Annual Report on the Tobacco Enforcement Special Fund, prepared by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Section 28-15(d), HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 68

Dated December 16, 2014, transmitting the Department of the Attorney General's Annual Report on the Number of Pen Register Orders and Orders for Trap and Trace Devices Applied for by Law Enforcement Agencies of the State, prepared by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Section 803-47(c), HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 69

Dated December 16, 2014, transmitting the Department of the Attorney General's Annual Report on Recommendations for Denial of Claims for Legislative Relief, prepared by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Section 37-77, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 70

Dated December 22, 2014, transmitting the Multi-Year Program and Financial Plan and Executive Budget for the Period 2015-2021, the Variance Report for FYs 2014-2015, and the Budget in Brief for FB 2015-2017, prepared by the Department of Budget and Finance pursuant to Sections 37-69, 37-71, and 37-75, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 71

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Operation of the Internet Portal Annual Report for the period of January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, prepared by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Section 27G-5, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 72

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Actuarial Analysis of the Projected Costs of Providing Insurance Coverage for the Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, prepared by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs pursuant to Act 185, SLH 2014.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 73

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Environment Response Law and Hawaii Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act Financial and Environmental Site Information Reports, prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to Section 128D and Section 128E, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 74

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Transfer Responsibility of the Medical Use of Marijuana Program from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Health, prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to Act 177, SLH 2013.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 75

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Status of the Program for Environmentally-Themed Products to Support the Environment Report, prepared by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Section 195D-5.5, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 76

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Office of Planning Annual Report for FY 2013-2014, prepared by the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism pursuant to Section 205A-3(10), HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 77

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Activities Under the Neurotrauma Special Fund Annual Report, prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to Section 321H-4, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 78

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Status of the Sanitation and Environmental Health Education Fund and the Sanitation Branch Annual Audit Reports, prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to Section 321-27 and Section 321-27.5, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 79

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Persons Waiting for Developmental Disability or Intellectual Disability Services and Support Annual Report, prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to Section 333F-6, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 80

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Stroke Task Force Final Report, prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to SCR 155, SD 1, Regular Session 2013.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 81

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Fund Report, prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to Section 340E-33, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 82

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Rental Housing Trust Fund Project Awards Report, prepared by the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism pursuant to Section 201H-202(f), HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 83

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Comprehensive Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program Report, prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to Act 52, Section 4, SLH 2008.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 84

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Annual Report on Implementation for Substance Abuse, pursuant to Section 321-195, HRS; Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, pursuant to 329-3, HRS; Coordination of Offender Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, pursuant to Act 161, Section 10, SLH 2002; Substance Abuse Treatment Monitoring Program, pursuant to Act 40, Section 29, SLH 2004; and Operating Clean and Sober Homes, pursuant to Act 193, Section 9, SLH 2014, prepared by the Department of Health.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 85

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Primary Care Incentive Program Report, prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to Section 321-1.5(6), HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 86

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Emergency Medical Service Special Fund Annual Report, prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to Section 321-234(d), HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 87

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Trauma System Special Fund Annual Report, prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to Section 321-22.5(g), HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 88

Dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Disability and Communication Access Board Annual Report, prepared by the Department of Health pursuant to Section 348F-4, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Departmental Communication Nos. 1-19, 22-36 and 50-55

 

MEASURE

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

D.C. No. 1

From the Acting State Auditor, dated September 16, 2014, transmitting the report, "Study of Proposed Mandatory Health Insurance for Treatment of Orofacial Anomalies" (Report No. 14-08)

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 2

From the Director of Health, dated August 11, 2014, transmitting the Department of Health, State Fiscal Year 2013 Financial and Compliance Audit and Internal Control and Business Issues Report.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 3

From the Legislative Research Bureau, dated September 2, 2014, transmitting the Legislative Research Bureau's latest publication, "Is the Grass Always Greener? An Updated Look at Other State Medical Marijuana Programs" pursuant to HCR No. 48, HD 2, SD 1 (2014).

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 4

From the Office of the Auditor, dated October 13, 2014, transmitting the report, "Study of the Civil Service Exemption Process" (Report No. 14-09).

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 5

From the Office of the Auditor, dated December 1, 2014, transmitting the report, "Sunrise Analysis: Regulation of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries" (Report No. 14-12).

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 6

From the Office of the Auditor, dated December 3, 2014, transmitting the report, "Review of Special Funds, Revolving Funds, Trust Funds and Trust Accounts of the Departments of the Attorney General and Business, Economic Development and Tourism" (Report No. 14-13).

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 7

From the Office of the Auditor, dated November 25, 2014, transmitting the report, "Audit of the Hawai'i State Foundation Culture on the Arts" (Report No. 14-11).

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 8

From the State-County Functions Working Group (TAT), dated December 18, 2014, transmitting the interim report of Working Group activities in 2014 and its plans for 2015.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 9

From the University of Hawaii, dated December 19, 2014, transmitting the Annual Report on Hawai'i P-20 Partnerships for Education and Plans for Education in the 21st Century pursuant to Act 281, SLH 2007

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 10

From the Office of the Auditor, dated December 22, 2014, transmitting the report, "Sunrise Analysis: Regulation of Herbal Therapists" (Report No.14-14).

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 11

From the Office of the Auditor, dated December 22, 2014, transmitting the report, "Sunrise Analysis: Regulation of Veterinary Technicians" (Report No. 14-15).

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 12

From the University of Hawaii, dated December 22, 2014, transmitting the Report on the University of Hawai'i's Guidelines and the Status of its Title IX and VAWA Policies, Procedures, Staffing and Statistics pursuant to HCR No. 12, HD 1, SD 1 (2014).

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 13

From the University of Hawaii, dated December 23, 2014, transmitting the Annual Report on Material Weaknesses and Fraud pursuant to Section 304A-321, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 14

From the University of Hawaii, dated December 23, 2014, transmitting the Annual Report on the Construction Academy Curriculum pursuant to Section 304A-1144, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 15

From the University of Hawaii, dated December 24, 2014, transmitting the Annual Report on Nursing Scholars Program pursuant to Section 304A-3305, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 16

From the University of Hawaii, dated December 24, 2014, transmitting the Annual Report on Operations of the Hawai'i Research Center for Future Studies pursuant to Section 304A-3253, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 17

From the University of Hawaii, dated December 24, 2014, transmitting the Semi-Annual Report on Hawai'i Cancer Research Special Fund for January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014 pursuant to Section 304A-2168, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 18

From the University of Hawaii, dated December 24, 2014, transmitting the Semi-Annual Report on Hawai'i Cancer Research Special Fund from July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 pursuant to Section 304A-2168, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 19

From the University of Hawaii, dated December 24, 2014, transmitting the combined Annual Report on the Goals, Objectives/Policies, Action Plan and Performance Measures pursuant to Act 100, SLH 1999, and Biennium Report on Benchmarks and Performance Indicators pursuant to Section 304A-2001, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 22

From the Office of the Auditor, dated December 29, 2014, transmitting the report, "Audit of the Department of Health's Glass Advance Disposal Fee Program," Report No. 14-16 pursuant to Section 23-9, HRS.

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D.C. No. 23

From the Office of the Auditor, dated December 29, 2014, transmitting the report, "Review of Special Funds, Revolving Funds, Trust Funds, and Trust Accounts of the University of Hawai'i," Report No. 14-18 pursuant to Section 23-9, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 24

From the Office of the Auditor, dated December 30, 2014, transmitting the report, "A Study to Identify Local Alternatives to Shipping Non-Deposit Glass out of the State of Hawai'i," Report No. 14-17 pursuant to Section 23-9, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 25

From the University of Hawaii, dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Annual Report from the Hawai'i Natural Energy Institute pursuant to Section 304A-1891, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 26

From the University of Hawaii, dated January 6, 2015, transmitting the 2014 Annual Report of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii pursuant to Section 304A-3007, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 27

From the Department of Budget and Finance dated November 3, 2014, transmitting the Report on the Non-Facility Per-Pupil Allocation pursuant to Act 130, SLH 2012, and Act 122, SLH 2014.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 28

From the Department of Budget and Finance dated November 14, 2014, transmitting a report on temporary positions and funds to provide backfill support for departments where permanent staffing have been assigned to work on the implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning project pursuant to Act 134, SLH 2014.

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D.C. No. 29

From the City Clerk, City and County of Honolulu, dated December 10, 2014, transmitting Resolution 14-268, which was adopted by the Council of the City and County of Honolulu on December 10, 2014.

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D.C. No. 30

From the County Clerk, County of Kaua'i, dated December 19, 2014, transmitting Resolution No. 2015-09, which was adopted by the Kaua'i County Council on December 17, 2014.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 31

From the Hawai'i Invasive Species Council dated December 22, 2014, transmitting Resolution 14-2, which was adopted by the Council on October 28, 2014.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 32

From the Hawai'i State Center for Nursing dated December 22, 2014, transmitting its 2014 Annual Report.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 33

From the Office of Hawaiian Affairs dated December 24, 2014, transmitting its 2014 Annual Report, including the 2014 Grants and Scholarships Annual Report, pursuant to Section 10-15, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 34

From the Department of Land and Natural Resources dated December 29, 2014, transmitting the report on the 2014 Activities and Status of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee pursuant to Act 288, SLH 2012.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 35

From the County of Hawai'i Police Department dated January 2, 2015, transmitting the Report Concerning Electric Guns and Their Use pursuant to Section 134-16(d), HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 36

From the County of Maui Police Department dated January 5, 2015, transmitting Report Concerning Electric Guns and Their Use pursuant to Section 134-16(d), HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 50

From the University of Hawaii, dated January 5, 2015, transmitting the Report on Certification of Compliance by the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents, pursuant to Section 130, Act 134, SLH 2013.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 51

From the State Procurement Office, dated January 8, 2015, transmitting the "Legislative Report - Study on Past Performance Consideration in Hawaii Contracting," pursuant to HCR 176, SLH 2014.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 52

From the House and Senate Committees on Human Services, dated September 25, 2014, transmitting reports produced by the Home and Community-Based Services Working Group established by Act 215, SLH 203, pursuant to Section 1, Act 215, SLH 2013.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 53

From the Office of the City Clerk for the City and County of Honolulu, dated December 10, 2014, transmitting Resolution 14-267, urging the Hawaii State Legislature to support a constitutional amendment to allow the counties to issue tax increment bonds, that was adopted by the Council of the City and County of Honolulu on December 10, 2014.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 54

From the Department of Budget and Finance dated December 8, 2014, transmitting the FY14 Transfers from Non-General Funds to General Funds Report pursuant to Section 37-46, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

D.C. No. 55

From the Department of Budget and Finance dated December 8, 2014, transmitting the FY14 Special Fund Assessments for Central Services Report pursuant to Section 36-27, HRS, and the FY14 Departmental Administrative Expenses Report pursuant to Section 36-30, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. House Communication Nos. 1-3

 

 

Informing the Senate that on January 21, 2015, the following House Resolutions were adopted in the House:

REFERRAL

 

 

 

1

H.C.R. No. 1

"RELATING TO RECESS DAYS FOR THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2015."(Recess Days)

ADOPT

 

 

 

2

H.C.R. No. 2

"REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATURE ASSEMBLED IN JOINT SESSION."(Governor; State of the State Address)

ADOPT

 

 

 

3

H.R. No. 5

"SENDING MESSAGES THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE HAS ASSEMBLED AND IS READY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS."(Assembly; House of Representatives)

FILE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Senate Communications: None
  2. Judiciary Communication Nos. 1-3

 

J.C. NO.

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

1

Dated December 11, 2014, transmitting the 2013 Annual Report of the Hawaii Access to Justice Commission pursuant to Rule 21(j)(1) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii.

FILE

 

 

 

2

Dated December 19, 2014, transmitting the Report of the Judiciary Working Group Relating to Environmental Court pursuant to Act 218, Section 7, SLH 2014.

FILE

 

 

 

3

Dated December 22, 2014, transmitting the following reports from the Judiciary and Administrative Director of the Courts: Multi-Year Program and Financial Plan (2015-2021), Biennium Budget (2015-2017), and Variance Report (2013-2015), pursuant to Act 159, SLH 1974, and Chapter 37, HRS; Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution Annual Report, pursuant to Section 613-4, HRS; King Kamehameha V - Judiciary History Center Annual Report, pursuant to Section 6F-6, HRS; Report on Statewide Substance Abuse Treatment Monitoring Program, pursuant to Section 601-21, HRS; Report on Parental Preferences in Government Contracts, pursuant to Section 577-7.5, HRS; Report on the Parent Education Special Fund, pursuant to Section 607-5.6, HRS; Report on the Spouse and Child Abuse Special Account, pursuant to Section 607-3.6, HRS; and Report on the Number of Complaints Against Court-Appointed Child Custody Evaluators, pursuant to Section 571-46.4, HRS.

FILE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Introduction of Measures:      Senate Bill Nos. 1-170

Senate Concurrent Resolution Nos. 2 and 3

S.C.R. NO.

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

3

"STRONGLY OPPOSING THE UNITED STATES ARMY'S PROPOSED FORCE REDUCTION OF SCHOFIELD BARRACKS AND FORT SHAFTER BASES."

ADOPT

 

 

 

 

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

  1. Referrals and Re-Referrals
  2. Miscellaneous Communication Nos. 1-4

 

MEASURE

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

M.C. No. 1

From OptumRx, Inc. dated October 29, 2014, transmitting a report relating to prescription drugs pursuant to Act 226, SLH 2013.

FILE

 

 

 

M.C. No. 2

From the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) dated December 18, 2014, transmitting a report relating to prescription drugs pursuant to Act 226, SLH 2013.

FILE

 

 

 

M.C. No. 3

From CVS Health dated December 19, 2014, transmitting a report relating to prescription drugs pursuant to Act 226, SLH 2013.

FILE

 

 

 

M.C. No. 4

Letter from the Louisiana Secretary of State dated December 4, 2014, transmitting H.C.R. No. 70 of the 2014 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.

FILE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Miscellaneous Business
  2. Announcements

·         Committee Hearing Schedule:

COMMITTEE

DATE & TIME

ROOM

INFO-PSM

1/22/2015 1:00 PM

229

INFO-EDN-EDU

1/23/2015 1:30 PM

309

INFO-FIN-WAM

1/26/2015 2:30 PM

Auditorium

INFO-HSH-HSG

1/27/2015 1:15 PM

016

INFO-HSH

2/17/2015 1:15 PM

016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Adjournment