THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2015
THIRTY-THIRD DAY
March 23, 2015-Monday
supplement no. 1
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REFERRALS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CONVENE A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION TO PROPOSE A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO OVERTURN THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN CITIZENS UNITED V. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION. (Citizens United V. Federal Election Commission; Corporate Campaign Spending; Federal Constitutional Amendment) |
JDL |
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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". (Kapolei; Secondary Urban Center) |
EDT, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INITIATION OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STATE OF GOA IN THE COUNTRY OF INDIA AND FORWARD ITS RECOMMENDATION TO THE LEGISLATURE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 229-3, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR FURTHER ACTION. (Sister State Relationship; Goa, India) |
TSI |
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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. (Freely Associated States; Task Force) |
JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND HAWAII FARMERS UNION UNITED TO COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH A NUTRIENT RECYCLING CENTER PILOT PROJECT. (Nutrient Recycling Centers; Agriculture; Farming; Pilot Project) |
AGL, WAM |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT LAHAINA, MAUI FOR SEAWALL ENCROACHMENT PURPOSES. (State Submerged Lands; Non-exclusive Easement; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Paul D. Gossman Residence Trust) |
WTL, WAM |
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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. (State Submerged Lands; Easement) |
WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE ALOHA TOWER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO RELOCATE, RENOVATE, UPGRADE, REOPEN, OR DEMOLISH THE HAWAII MARITIME MUSEUM BUILDING AND THE NEARBY AREAS SO THAT PIER 7 MAY SERVE AS AN ATTRACTION OF THE ALOHA TOWER COMPLEX. (Hawaii Maritime Center; Hawaii Maritime Museum; Aloha Tower Complex; Aloha Tower Development Corporation; Falls of Clyde; Department of Transportation; Bishop Museum ) |
TSI/WTL, WAM |
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URGING DRIVER EDUCATION AND LICENSING PROGRAMS TO EMPHASIZE COURTEOUS AND RESPONSIBLE DRIVING, INCLUDING THE REDUCTION OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION. (Driver Training and Education Programs; Curriculum; Safe Driving) |
TRA |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INCLUDE IN THE 2017-2018 SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REQUEST IMPROVEMENTS TO CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER TERMINALS AT NAWILIWILI HARBOR IN KAUAI, HONOLULU HARBOR IN OAHU, KAHULUI HARBOR IN MAUI, AND HILO HARBOR IN HAWAII. (Department of Transportation; Capital Improvements; Cruise Ship Passenger Terminals) |
TRA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO CREATE A MASTER PLAN OF PROVIDING UNIVERSAL HIGH SPEED BROADBAND ACCESS IN RESORT AREAS THROUGHOUT HAWAII. (Broadband; Resort Areas; Universal Wireless Access; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism Working Group) |
EDT/TSI |
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STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE AIRPORTS DIVISION AND HARBORS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS THE THREAT OF AN OUTBREAK OF CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS IN HAWAII. (Chikungunya Virus; Chikungunya Virus Advisory Committee; Establishment) |
HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS EXISTING PROCEDURES OF NOTIFICATION FOLLOWING THE BREACH OF PERSONAL INFORMATION. (Office of Information Management and Technology; Personal Information; Data Breach; Working Group; Establishment) |
GVO, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY AND COST STUDY RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BOAT RAMP IN PUKO‘O, MOLOKA‘I. (DLNR; Small Boat Ramp at Puko‘o, Molokai) |
WTL, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND ITS STRUCTURED COMMUNITY PLACEMENT PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN TRANSITIONING FORMERLY INCARCERATED FEMALE INMATES BACK INTO SOCIETY. (Department of Public Safety; Structured Community Placement Programs) |
PSM, WAM |
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URGING CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO EXPEDITE FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR CERTAIN FILIPINO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II. (Filipino Veterans Family Reunification) |
PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE NUMBER OF INSTANCES WHERE A MINOR PARENT OR PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN RECEIVE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. (Child Support; Minor Parents; Grandparents; Department of Human Services; Public Assistance) |
HSH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW WHETHER THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD SHOULD BE GIVEN VOTING RIGHTS. (Board of Education; Student Representative; Voting Rights) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE COMMITTEE ON WEIGHTS AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF REMOTE SCHOOLS WHEN REEVALUATING THE WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA. (Weighted Student Formula; Remote Schools; Board of Education; Committee on Weights) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW THE NEED FOR THE HAWAII SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND. (Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW THE FEASIBILITY OF CONTINUING THE LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL BOARDING PROGRAM. (Lahainaluna High School; Boarding Program; Department of Education) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS FINANCIAL LITERACY TASK FORCE. (Financial Literacy; Public Schools; Task Force) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO IDENTIFY TRAFFIC OFFENSES AND CRIMES, PETTY MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES, AND MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES THAT CAUSE A DISPROPORTIONATE WORKLOAD FOR THE JUDICIARY AND THAT MAY BE APPROPRIATE FOR DECRIMINALIZATION AS INFRACTIONS. (Judiciary Study; District Court Workload; Decriminalization ) |
JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ALLOW TEACHERS TO USE PURCHASING CARDS WHEN PURCHASING SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND OTHER RELATED CURRICULUM SUPPORT SUPPLIES. (Department of Education; Purchasing Cards; Teachers) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, TO PREPARE A STUDY THAT EXAMINES AND PROVIDES RECOMMENDATIONS ON IMPROVING THE RETENTION OF TEACHERS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Department of Education; Status of Existing Retention of Teachers) |
EDU/HEA, WAM |
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RECOGNIZING THE HISTORIC, CULTURAL, AND SCIENTIFIC VALUE OF THE KARST AQUIFER ECOSYSTEM OF PEARL HARBOR AND THE EWA PLAIN. (Ewa Plain and Pearl Harbor Karst Aquifer; Recognition) |
WTL |
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SUPPORTING THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA'S EFFORTS TOWARD PEACEFUL REUNIFICATION OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA AND URGING THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA TO ENGAGE IN SINCERE REUNIFICATION DIALOGUE WITH THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA. (United Nations; Human Rights; North Korea) |
TSI |
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URGING THE REESTABLISHMENT OF THE WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND RISK ADJUSTMENT FOR MEDICAID, GAP-GROUP, AND UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS. (Social Determinants; Medicaid; Gap-group; Uninsured) |
HTH/HSH, CPN |
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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. (DHS; Intermediate Care Facilities For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities) |
HTH/HSH, WAM |
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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. (Medicaid; Supplemental Security Income; Income Eligibility; Billing) |
HSH/HTH, WAM |
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CONVENING A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY PARCELS OF URBAN SHORELINE IN KAKA‘AKO MAKAI IN COORDINATION WITH THE "LEI OF GREEN" POLICY RECOGNIZED IN THE KAKA‘AKO MAKAI VISION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND THE MASTER PLAN FOR KAKA‘AKO MAKAI ADOPTED BY THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN 2011. (Lei of Green; Shoreline; Task Force) |
WTL |
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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. (Family Caregivers Working Group) |
HSH/HTH, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH WEEKLY MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR TIME DEDICATED TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY, INTERMEDIATE, AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. (Physical Education; Curriculum; Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle Schools) |
EDU |
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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. (Farm to Table Month; October) |
HEA |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONSOLIDATE ITS LEILEHUA-MILILANI-WAIALUA COMPLEX AREA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FACILITIES AND USE THESE EXISTING LOCATIONS TO GENERATE INCOME FOR CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, RETROFITTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES. (Board of Education, Department of Education, Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua Complex Area, Consolidation of facilities) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION. (Real Estate Commission; Audit) |
CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO ADDRESS ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF THE COUNTY SURCHARGE ON STATE TAX TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (Department of Taxation; Honolulu Rail Transit Project; Audit) |
PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO TELEVISE OR MAKE AVAILABLE ONLINE ITS MEETINGS. (Board of Education; University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Transparency) |
EDU, WAM |
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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. (Children's Meals; Healthy Options) |
HTH, CPN |
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REQUESTING THE HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION TO TELEVISE OR MAKE AVAILABLE ONLINE ITS MEETINGS. (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation; Transparency) |
GVO, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO TELEVISE OR MAKE AVAILABLE ONLINE ITS MEETINGS. (University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Transparency) |
HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN THE SIX-YEAR PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL PLAN AND VARIANCE REPORT. (Six-Year Program; State Budget; Financial Plan; Variance Report) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE 2015 TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO UPDATE THE STUDY OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE AND LOCAL TAX BURDEN BY INCOME CLASS. (2015 Tax Review Commission; Distribution of State and Local Tax Burden by Income Class) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING PROGRAM. (Performance Contracting; Auditor; Audit Request) |
ENE, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF POSITION COUNT CEILINGS FOR PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY POSITIONS IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AND A PROHIBITION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF "UNAUTHORIZED POSITIONS". (Position Count Ceilings; Unauthorized Positions) |
JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO ESTABLISH A STATE DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY AND SUBMIT DEBT AFFORDABILITY STUDIES. (State Debt Management Policy; Debt Affordability Study) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT TO DETERMINE THE EXISTENCE OF POTENTIAL PATTERNS OF ABUSE IN THE USE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LEAVE BENEFITS BY ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. (Audit of Potential Absenteeism Abuse by State Correctional Officers.) |
PSM/JDL, WAM |
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REPLACING THE TERM "AFRICAN AMERICAN" WITH "AMERICAN OF AFRICAN DESCENT" AS A RACE CATEGORY USED IN SURVEYS CONDUCTED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII. (Race category; Ethnicity; State Surveys; Americans of African Descent) |
GVO |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE STATUS AND PROGRESS OF THE HONOLULU RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT. (Working Group; Honolulu Rail Transit Project; Progress; Funding) |
TRA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO MONITOR AND REPORT ON THE RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (Honolulu Rail Transit Project; Auditor; Monitor and Report) |
TRA, WAM |
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AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF A CANCER PRESUMPTIVE LAW TASK FORCE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING A POTENTIAL CANCER PRESUMPTIVE LAW FOR FIREFIGHTERS. (Service-related Injury; Firefighters) |
HTH, JDL |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CONSOLIDATE THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER WITHIN THE HALAWA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY AND FACILITATE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER TO BENEFIT THE KALIHI COMMUNITY AND THE STATE. (Public Safety; Oahu Community Correctional Center; Halawa Correctional Facility; Public-Private Partnership; Redevelopment) |
PSM/TRA, WAM |
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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. (Public Safety; Smarter Sentencing Working Group; Establishment) |
PSM, JDL |
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REQUESTING THAT BUDGET SUBMISSIONS FOR STATE ASSETS INCLUDE AN APPROPRIATION AMOUNT FOR THE COST OF MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, RENOVATION, RECONSTRUCTION, AND REPLACEMENT, A SCHEDULE FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, AND A PLAN FOR REPLACEMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT. (Capital Improvement Project; Repair and Maintenance Costs; Base Budget; State Assets) |
WAM |
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CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP MORE COLLABORATIVE INFORMATION AND DECISION-MAKING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AS IT RELATES TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS. (Hawaii Community Development Authority; Community Engagement) |
HSH, WAM |
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DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 12, 2016, AS "SCIENCE DAY" IN HAWAII IN RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANT ROLE SCIENCE HAS PLAYED IN THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF REASON AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN KNOWLEDGE. (Science; "Science Day"; February 12, 2016) |
GVO |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROVIDE REAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS WHO PAY FOR THEIR OWN TRASH COLLECTION SERVICES A PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION, TAX CREDIT, OR ALTERNATE METHOD OF COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT. (Requesting the City and County of Honolulu to provide a property tax reduction, or tax credit, or some other method of compensation to county real property taxpayers who pay for their own trash collection services.) |
PSM, WAM |
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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. (Agriculture Education; P-20 Education) |
HEA |
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EXPRESSING STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS OF THE CLASSICS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES OF EUROPE AND THE AMERICAS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA. (Classics Department; University of Hawaii) |
HEA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP REGARDING PROCESS SERVERS. (Process Servers; Working Group) |
PSM, JDL |
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REQUESTING AN UPDATE OF THE STATE HOUSING FUNCTIONAL PLAN. (State Planning Act; State Housing Functional Plan) |
HSH/WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAII GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES PROGRAM. (Hawaii Good Agricultural Practices Program) |
AGL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY AND COST OF CONSTRUCTING A SMALL COMMERCIAL BOAT HARBOR AND SMALL COMMERCIAL AIRPORT IN SOUTH PUNA. (Department of Transportation; Commercial Boat Harbor; Commercial Airport; South Puna) |
TRA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH SMALL BOAT HARBOR ADVISORY GROUPS. (DOBOR; Small Boat Harbor Advisory Groups) |
WTL, WAM |
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URGING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO RETROFIT STREET LIGHTS AND OTHER OUTDOOR LAMP LIGHTING FIXTURES WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE BULBS, WHERE APPROPRIATE. (Street Lights; LED Lights; Energy Efficiency) |
ENE/GVO, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A POLICY TO IMPOSE THE FRINGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ON PERSONNEL SALARIES OR WAGES PAID FROM THE GENERAL FUND. (Fringe Benefit Assessment; General Funded Salaries & Wages) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ASSESS THE INCIDENCE OF ALCOHOL-RELATED MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND ASSOCIATED MEDICAL COSTS. (Alcohol-related Traffic Accidents; Assessment; Incidence and Medical Costs) |
TRA/HTH |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN COORDINATION WITH THE HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO GENERATE REVENUE FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF RAIL. (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation; Budget; Housing and Job Cluster Development) |
TRA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ADOPT DEFINITIONS FOR SMALL AND LARGE FARMS. (DOA; ADC; Farm Definitions) |
AGL |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A SALTWATER AQUACULTURE PARK AT THE WAIALEE LIVESTOCK EXPERIMENT STATION. (CTAHR; Saltwater Aquaculture Park) |
HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO THE HAWAII PENAL CODE. (Penal Code Review; Judicial Council Review Committee) |
JDL |
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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. (Workers' Compensation; Working Group) |
JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PURCHASE THE KOHALA DITCH SYSTEM IN THE DISTRICT OF NORTH KOHALA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. (DOA; ADC; DLNR; Kohala Ditch) |
AGL/WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF COMMISSARY OPERATIONS AT OUT-OF-STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES CONTRACTED TO HOUSE HAWAII INMATES. (Out-of-State, Contracted Correctional Facilities; Audit; Commissaries) |
PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO REPORT CRIMES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNDER THE UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING SYSTEM. (Uniform Crime Reporting; Domestic Violence) |
PSM/JDL |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPAND ITS SENIOR CITIZEN VISITOR PROGRAM TO ALL ITS UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUSES. (UH; Senior Visitor Program; Expansion) |
HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW ITS CURRENT POLICY ON AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT. (University of Hawaii; Affirmative Consent Task Force) |
HEA, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW AND ANALYZE ALL ORAL HEALTH INITIATIVES CURRENTLY UNDERWAY IN THE STATE, INCLUDING THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM, AND PREPARE A PROGRESS REPORT ON EACH INITIATIVE. (Oral Health Initiatives; Department of Health) |
HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVISE ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND POLICIES TO FACILITATE AND ENCOURAGE TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN BURIALS. (Traditional Hawaiian Burials; Department of Health; Rules and Regulations) |
HWN/HTH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROMPTLY EXAMINE ALL ALLEGED VIOLATIONS IN THE SOLID WASTE RECYCLING INDUSTRY AND TO EQUITABLY ENFORCE PERTINENT LAWS AND RULES. (Recycling; Solid Waste; Department of Health) |
ENE/HTH, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE COLLEGE OF HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE EXPANSION OF HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM. (College of Hawaiian Language; University of Hawaii System) |
HWN/HEA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO FORM THE KAPUA LANDS CONSORTIUM TO ASSESS THE BEST WAY TO ACQUIRE THE LANDS OF KAPUA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. (DLNR; Kapua Lands Consortium) |
WTL/HWN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO EXAMINE IF AND HOW OTHER STATES REGULATE TOUR OPERATORS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION. (Tour Operators; Regulation; LRB; Study) |
TSI/CPN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RECOGNIZE THE HISTORIC 1825 MALDEN TRAILS OF THE EWA PLAINS AND INCLUDE THE TRAILS IN THE NA ALA HELE PROGRAM INVENTORY. (1825 Malden Trails; Ewa Plains; Recognition) |
WTL |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND STATE OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO RESTORE, ALLOW PUBLIC ACCESS TO, AND MAINTAIN THE HAIKU STAIRS AND THE HONOLULU BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY TO DEFER PLANS TO REMOVE THE HAIKU STAIRS UNTIL THE FEASIBILITY STUDY IS CONCLUDED. (Haiku Stairs) |
WTL/PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE QUEEN'S TRANSPLANT CENTER TO SHARE INFORMATION ON THE MATCHINGDONORS ONLINE REGISTRY WITH NEW PATIENTS BEGINNING THE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT QUALIFYING PROCESS AND WITH PATIENTS CURRENTLY ON THE WAITING LIST FOR A KIDNEY DONATION. (The Queen's Transplant Center; MatchingDonors; Kidney Donation; Registry) |
HTH, CPN |
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REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPENDITURES IN THE STATE EXECUTIVE BRANCH. (IT) |
GVO, WAM |
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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. (Easement; Rock Groin; State Submerged Lands; Stable Road Beach) |
WTL, WAM |
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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. (Climate Change and Health Working Group) |
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SUPPORTING THE CO-NAMING OF A SECTION OF 33RD STREET IN NEW YORK CITY TO FATHER DAMIEN WAY IN HONOR OF SAINT DAMIEN DE VEUSTER. (Father Damien Way) |
GVO |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A STRUCTURAL LICENSING BOARD. (Auditor; Construction License; Structural Licensing Board; Report; Contractors License Board; Legislative Reference Bureau) |
CPN, WAM |
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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. (Hawaii State Capitol Fiftieth Anniversary; Task Force) |
GVO/HEA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A SUBSTANCE ABUSE TASK FORCE. (Substance Abuse Treatment Task Force) |
HTH, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONSULT THE NA KUPUNA TRIBUNAL TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE HOW THE NA KUPUNA TRIBUNAL CAN BEST ASSIST THE COURTS AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN CHILDREN IN MATTERS RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES. (Department of Human Services; Na Kupuna Tribunal; Form a Working Group Relating to Native Hawaiian Children) |
HWN/HSH, JDL |
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STRONGLY URGING SUPPORT FOR THE STRENGTHENING OF LAWS PROHIBITING ANIMAL CRUELTY. (Hope's Law; Animal Cruelty; Animal Identification and Microchips) |
JDL |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION OF TARO BY IMPLEMENTING THE PROPOSALS SET FORTH IN ACT 211, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2008, AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS OUTLINED IN THE TARO SECURITY AND PURITY TASK FORCE'S 2010 REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE. (Taro Security and Purity Task Force; Taro Protection; Strategic Plan) |
HWN/AGL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REDUCE RELIANCE ON STANDARDIZED TESTING AND STRIVE TOWARDS A DIFFERENT METHOD OF MEASURING ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM. (Standardized Testing; High-Stakes Testing) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO EQUALIZE TRANSIT BENEFITS AND SUBSIDIES FOR ALL STATE EMPLOYEES REGARDLESS OF MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. (Transportation Benefits; State Employees.) |
JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, HONOLULU BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY, AND NAVY TO EXPEDITIOUSLY IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE LEGISLATURE BY THE RED HILL FUEL STORAGE FACILITY TASK FORCE. (Department Of Health; Task Force; Red Hill; Fuel Leak) |
ENE/HTH/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY. (Office of Information Management and Technology; Audit) |
EDT, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A SPECIAL EDUCATION TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE PROGRESS TOWARD IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING WAYS TO IMPROVE DELIVERY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. (Department of Education; Special Education; Hawaii Department of Education Special Education Review ) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO MAKE UNUSED STATE FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON EARLY LEARNING, OR DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR USE BY A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM, OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE APPLICANT. (State Departments; State Public Charter School Commission; Executive Office on Early Learning; Department of Education; Unused Facilities) |
GVO/EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE AND PLAN FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE LICENSURE OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL, AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE LICENSING PROCEDURES THAT ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE'S PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL, AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS. (Department of Education; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Private Trade, Vocational, and Technical Schools; Licensing) |
EDU/CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A BULLYING PREVENTION TASK FORCE. (Bullying; Cyberbullying; Educational Institutions; Youth-serving Agencies) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FOLLOW-UP ANALYSIS TO SUNRISE ANALYSIS: CHECK CASHING AND DEFERRED DEPOSIT AGREEMENTS (PAYDAY LOANS), REPORT NO. 05-11. (Auditor; Report No. 05-11; Payday Loans) |
CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN INTERISLAND FERRY SYSTEM SIMILAR TO THE FERRY SYSTEM OPERATED BY WASHINGTON STATE. (Interisland Ferry; Washington State Ferries) |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A VETERANS RESOURCE OFFICE TO SUPPORT VETERANS. (University of Hawaii; Veteran Support) |
PSM/HEA, WAM |
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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. (Adult Education; Seniors; Service Delivery; Working Group) |
HSH, EDU |
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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. (FDA; Food Safety Modernization Act; Hawaii Small Scale Farmers) |
AGL/HWN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ORGANIZE AND COORDINATE OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE AND IDENTIFY FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. (Hawaii 3 to 6 Programs; Out-of-School Programs; Department of Education) |
EDU, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF OFFICE OF PLANNING, LAND USE COMMISSION, HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENTS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE BUILDING HEALTHY PLACES TOOLKIT REPORT BY THE URBAN LAND INSTITUTE. (Building Healthy Places Toolkit) |
WTL/HSH |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FLAG RUGBY PROGRAM AIMED AT REDUCING RISKY BEHAVIORS AND INCARCERATION RATES AMONG NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER YOUTH. (Department of Education; Youth Development Program; Flag Rugby; Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Youth) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO CONTINUE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPACITY ISSUES THROUGH CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICANTS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO STRENGTHEN THESE EFFORTS. (State Public Charter School Commission; Public School Overcrowding) |
EDU, WAM |
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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. (Rainbow Stop Project) |
TSI |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO INVENTORY ALL OPEN CONTRACTS SINCE 2010 TO THE PRESENT FOR ALL STATE AGENCIES AND ASSIST THE AGENCIES WITH CLOSING AND RESOLVING ANY DISPUTES. (Open Contracts; Department of Accounting and General Services) |
GVO, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A VOLUNTARY FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM. (Farm to School Programs; Department of Education; Department of Agriculture) |
EDU/AGL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A JOINT STUDY TO MODERNIZE REGULATIONS FOR PRODUCTIVE DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE. (Regulations; Diversified Agriculture; Department of Agriculture; Department of Health) |
AGL/HTH |
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ENCOURAGING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO ACQUIRE THE DAM AND SPILLWAY OF LAKE WILSON FOR PUMPED-STORAGE HYDROELECTRICITY. (ADC; Lake Wilson Dam) |
AGL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AIRPORT AUTHORITY. (Department of Transportation; Airports; Airport Authority) |
TRA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, AND HAWAII PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS NETWORK TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO COMMISSION A NEW STUDY SUGGESTING UPDATES TO THE SCHOOL IMPACT FEE FORMULA AND DIFFERENTIATING THE LAND REQUIREMENT FOR GREENFIELD AND BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT. (Department of Education; School Impact Fees; Transit-Oriented Development; State Public Charter School Commission; Hawaii Public Charter Schools Network) |
EDU/WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO MANAGE ENERGY LEASES ON PUBLIC LANDS VIA INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. (Public Lands; Renewable Energy Projects; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Agriculture) |
ENE/EDT/GVO, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM; UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII; DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CREATE KEIKI TO CAREER PATHWAYS FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE, DEVELOP REGIONAL ECONOMIC PLANS, AND ALIGN KEIKI TO CAREER PATHWAYS TO THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC PLANS TO DEVELOP SKILLED WORKERS FOR HAWAII'S INDUSTRIES. (Career Pathways; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; University of Hawaii; Department of Education; and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Skilled Workers) |
EDT/EDU/JDL, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO MOVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA CAMPUS TO OTHER STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS. (University of Hawaii System; Administrative Offices Relocation) |
GVO/HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ADOPT BUILDING CODES THAT PRESERVE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE. (Urban Design; Historic Architecture; Building Codes) |
PSM/HEA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO APPROPRIATELY ALIGN STANDARDIZED TESTS TO STATE CURRICULUM STANDARDS AND UTILIZE TEST DATA TO INFORM EDUCATIONAL DECISION MAKING FOR OPTIMAL STUDENT OUTCOMES. (Department of Education; Standardized Testing) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND THE PREFECTURE OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN. (Sister State Between Hawaii and Hokkaido, Japan) |
TSI |
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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. (Freely Associated States; Task Force) |
JDL, WAM |
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URGING THE ALOHA TOWER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO RELOCATE, RENOVATE, UPGRADE, REOPEN, OR DEMOLISH THE HAWAII MARITIME MUSEUM BUILDING AND THE NEARBY AREAS SO THAT PIER 7 MAY SERVE AS AN ATTRACTION OF THE ALOHA TOWER COMPLEX. (Hawaii Maritime Center; Hawaii Maritime Museum; Aloha Tower Complex; Aloha Tower Development Corporation; Falls of Clyde; Department of Transportation; Bishop Museum ) |
TSI/WTL, WAM |
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URGING DRIVER EDUCATION AND LICENSING PROGRAMS TO EMPHASIZE COURTEOUS AND RESPONSIBLE DRIVING, INCLUDING THE REDUCTION OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION. (Driver Training and Education Programs; Curriculum; Safe Driving) |
TRA |
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STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE AIRPORTS DIVISION AND HARBORS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS THE THREAT OF AN OUTBREAK OF CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS IN HAWAII. (Chikungunya Virus; Chikungunya Virus Advisory Committee; Establishment) |
HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS EXISTING PROCEDURES OF NOTIFICATION FOLLOWING THE BREACH OF PERSONAL INFORMATION. (Office of Information Management and Technology; Personal Information; Data Breach; Working Group; Establishment) |
GVO, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY AND COST STUDY RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BOAT RAMP IN PUKO‘O, MOLOKA‘I. (DLNR; Small Boat Ramp at Puko‘o, Molokai) |
WTL, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND ITS STRUCTURED COMMUNITY PLACEMENT PROGRAMS TO ASSIST IN TRANSITIONING FORMERLY INCARCERATED FEMALE INMATES BACK INTO SOCIETY. (Department of Public Safety; Structured Community Placement Programs) |
PSM, WAM |
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URGING CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO EXPEDITE FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR CERTAIN FILIPINO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II. (Filipino Veterans Family Reunification) |
PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO PROVIDE AN ITEMIZED ACCOUNTING OF THE $1,000,000 THAT THE JUSTICE REINVESTMENT INITIATIVE SET ASIDE IN 2012 FOR COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND THE $3,400,000 SET ASIDE IN 2013 FOR EXPANDING TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND VICTIMS' SERVICES AND INITIATING PLANS TO ESTABLISH A RESEARCH AND PLANNING OFFICE. (Justice Reinvestment Initiative; Accounting) |
PSM/JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE NUMBER OF INSTANCES WHERE A MINOR PARENT OR PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN RECEIVE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. (Child Support; Minor Parents; Grandparents; Department of Human Services; Public Assistance) |
HSH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW WHETHER THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD SHOULD BE GIVEN VOTING RIGHTS. (Board of Education; Student Representative; Voting Rights) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE COMMITTEE ON WEIGHTS AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF REMOTE SCHOOLS WHEN REEVALUATING THE WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA. (Weighted Student Formula; Remote Schools; Board of Education; Committee on Weights) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW THE NEED FOR THE HAWAII SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND. (Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW THE FEASIBILITY OF CONTINUING THE LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL BOARDING PROGRAM. (Lahainaluna High School; Boarding Program; Department of Education) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS FINANCIAL LITERACY TASK FORCE. (Financial Literacy; Public Schools; Task Force) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO IDENTIFY TRAFFIC OFFENSES AND CRIMES, PETTY MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES, AND MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES THAT CAUSE A DISPROPORTIONATE WORKLOAD FOR THE JUDICIARY AND THAT MAY BE APPROPRIATE FOR DECRIMINALIZATION AS INFRACTIONS. (Judiciary Study; District Court Workload; Decriminalization ) |
JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ALLOW TEACHERS TO USE PURCHASING CARDS WHEN PURCHASING SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND OTHER RELATED CURRICULUM SUPPORT SUPPLIES. (Department of Education; Purchasing Cards; Teachers) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, TO PREPARE A STUDY THAT EXAMINES AND PROVIDES RECOMMENDATIONS ON IMPROVING THE RETENTION OF TEACHERS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Department of Education; Status of Existing Retention of Teachers) |
EDU/HEA, WAM |
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RECOGNIZING THE HISTORIC, CULTURAL, AND SCIENTIFIC VALUE OF THE KARST AQUIFER ECOSYSTEM OF PEARL HARBOR AND THE EWA PLAIN. (Ewa Plain and Pearl Harbor Karst Aquifer; Recognition) |
WTL |
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SUPPORTING THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA'S EFFORTS TOWARD PEACEFUL REUNIFICATION OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA AND URGING THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA TO ENGAGE IN SINCERE REUNIFICATION DIALOGUE WITH THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA. (United Nations; Human Rights; North Korea) |
TSI |
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URGING THE REESTABLISHMENT OF THE WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND RISK ADJUSTMENT FOR MEDICAID, GAP-GROUP, AND UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS. (Social Determinants; Medicaid; Gap-group; Uninsured) |
HTH/HSH, CPN |
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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. (DHS; Intermediate Care Facilities For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities) |
HTH/HSH, WAM |
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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. (Medicaid; Supplemental Security Income; Income Eligibility; Billing) |
HSH/HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH WEEKLY MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR TIME DEDICATED TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY, INTERMEDIATE, AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. (Physical Education; Curriculum; Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle Schools) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONSOLIDATE ITS LEILEHUA-MILILANI-WAIALUA COMPLEX AREA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FACILITIES AND USE THESE EXISTING LOCATIONS TO GENERATE INCOME FOR CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, RETROFITTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES. (Board of Education, Department of Education, Leilehua-Mililani-Waialua Complex Area, Consolidation of facilities) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION. (Real Estate Commission; Audit) |
CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO ADDRESS ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF THE COUNTY SURCHARGE ON STATE TAX TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. (Department of Taxation; Honolulu Rail Transit Project; Audit) |
PSM, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO TELEVISE OR MAKE AVAILABLE ONLINE ITS MEETINGS. (Board of Education; University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Transparency) |
EDU, WAM |
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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. (Children's Meals; Healthy Options) |
HTH, CPN |
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REQUESTING THE HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION TO TELEVISE OR MAKE AVAILABLE ONLINE ITS MEETINGS. (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation; Transparency) |
GVO, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO TELEVISE OR MAKE AVAILABLE ONLINE ITS MEETINGS. (University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Transparency) |
HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN THE SIX-YEAR PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL PLAN AND VARIANCE REPORT. (Six-Year Program; State Budget; Financial Plan; Variance Report) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE 2015 TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO UPDATE THE STUDY OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE AND LOCAL TAX BURDEN BY INCOME CLASS. (2015 Tax Review Commission; Distribution of State and Local Tax Burden by Income Class) |
WAM |
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REQUESTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF POSITION COUNT CEILINGS FOR PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY POSITIONS IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AND A PROHIBITION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF "UNAUTHORIZED POSITIONS". (Position Count Ceilings; Unauthorized Positions) |
JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO ESTABLISH A STATE DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY AND SUBMIT DEBT AFFORDABILITY STUDIES. (State Debt Management Policy; Debt Affordability Study) |
WAM |
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REPLACING THE TERM "AFRICAN AMERICAN" WITH "AMERICAN OF AFRICAN DESCENT" AS A RACE CATEGORY USED IN SURVEYS CONDUCTED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII. (Race category; Ethnicity; State Surveys; Americans of African Descent) |
GVO |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE STATUS AND PROGRESS OF THE HONOLULU RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT. (Working Group; Honolulu Rail Transit Project; Progress; Funding) |
TRA, WAM |
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AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF A CANCER PRESUMPTIVE LAW TASK FORCE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING A POTENTIAL CANCER PRESUMPTIVE LAW FOR FIREFIGHTERS. (Service-related Injury; Firefighters) |
HTH, JDL |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CONSOLIDATE THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER WITHIN THE HALAWA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY AND FACILITATE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER TO BENEFIT THE KALIHI COMMUNITY AND THE STATE. (Public Safety; Oahu Community Correctional Center; Halawa Correctional Facility; Public-Private Partnership; Redevelopment) |
PSM/TRA, WAM |
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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. (Public Safety; Smarter Sentencing Working Group; Establishment) |
PSM, JDL |
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REQUESTING THAT BUDGET SUBMISSIONS FOR STATE ASSETS INCLUDE AN APPROPRIATION AMOUNT FOR THE COST OF MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, RENOVATION, RECONSTRUCTION, AND REPLACEMENT, A SCHEDULE FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, AND A PLAN FOR REPLACEMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT. (Capital Improvement Project; Repair and Maintenance Costs; Base Budget; State Assets) |
WAM |
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CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP MORE COLLABORATIVE INFORMATION AND DECISION-MAKING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AS IT RELATES TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS. (Hawaii Community Development Authority; Community Engagement) |
HSH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROVIDE REAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS WHO PAY FOR THEIR OWN TRASH COLLECTION SERVICES A PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION, TAX CREDIT, OR ALTERNATE METHOD OF COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT. (Requesting the City and County of Honolulu to provide a property tax reduction, or tax credit, or some other method of compensation to county real property taxpayers who pay for their own trash collection services.) |
PSM, WAM |
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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. (Agriculture Education; P-20 Education) |
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EXPRESSING STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS OF THE CLASSICS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES OF EUROPE AND THE AMERICAS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA. (Classics Department; University of Hawaii) |
HEA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAII GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES PROGRAM. (Hawaii Good Agricultural Practices Program) |
AGL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY AND COST OF CONSTRUCTING A SMALL COMMERCIAL BOAT HARBOR AND SMALL COMMERCIAL AIRPORT IN SOUTH PUNA. (Department of Transportation; Commercial Boat Harbor; Commercial Airport; South Puna) |
TRA, WAM |
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URGING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO RETROFIT STREET LIGHTS AND OTHER OUTDOOR LAMP LIGHTING FIXTURES WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE BULBS, WHERE APPROPRIATE. (Street Lights; LED Lights; Energy Efficiency) |
ENE/GVO, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A POLICY TO IMPOSE THE FRINGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ON PERSONNEL SALARIES OR WAGES PAID FROM THE GENERAL FUND. (Fringe Benefit Assessment; General Funded Salaries & Wages) |
WAM |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN COORDINATION WITH THE HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO GENERATE REVENUE FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF RAIL. (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation; Budget; Housing and Job Cluster Development) |
TRA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ADOPT DEFINITIONS FOR SMALL AND LARGE FARMS. (DOA; ADC; Farm Definitions) |
AGL |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A SALTWATER AQUACULTURE PARK AT THE WAIALEE LIVESTOCK EXPERIMENT STATION. (CTAHR; Saltwater Aquaculture Park) |
HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO THE HAWAII PENAL CODE. (Penal Code Review; Judicial Council Review Committee) |
JDL |
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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. (Workers' Compensation; Working Group) |
JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PURCHASE THE KOHALA DITCH SYSTEM IN THE DISTRICT OF NORTH KOHALA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. (DOA; ADC; DLNR; Kohala Ditch) |
AGL/WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO REPORT CRIMES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNDER THE UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING SYSTEM. (Uniform Crime Reporting; Domestic Violence) |
PSM/JDL |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPAND ITS SENIOR CITIZEN VISITOR PROGRAM TO ALL ITS UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUSES. (UH; Senior Visitor Program; Expansion) |
HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW ITS CURRENT POLICY ON AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT. (University of Hawaii; Affirmative Consent Task Force) |
HEA, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW AND ANALYZE ALL ORAL HEALTH INITIATIVES CURRENTLY UNDERWAY IN THE STATE, INCLUDING THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM, AND PREPARE A PROGRESS REPORT ON EACH INITIATIVE. (Oral Health Initiatives; Department of Health) |
HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVISE ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND POLICIES TO FACILITATE AND ENCOURAGE TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN BURIALS. (Traditional Hawaiian Burials; Department of Health; Rules and Regulations) |
HWN/HTH |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE COLLEGE OF HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE EXPANSION OF HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM. (College of Hawaiian Language; University of Hawaii System) |
HWN/HEA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO FORM THE KAPUA LANDS CONSORTIUM TO ASSESS THE BEST WAY TO ACQUIRE THE LANDS OF KAPUA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII. (DLNR; Kapua Lands Consortium) |
WTL/HWN |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO EXAMINE IF AND HOW OTHER STATES REGULATE TOUR OPERATORS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION. (Tour Operators; Regulation; LRB; Study) |
TSI/CPN |
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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. (Climate Change and Health Working Group) |
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SUPPORTING THE CO-NAMING OF A SECTION OF 33RD STREET IN NEW YORK CITY TO FATHER DAMIEN WAY IN HONOR OF SAINT DAMIEN DE VEUSTER. (Father Damien Way) |
GVO |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A STRUCTURAL LICENSING BOARD. (Auditor; Construction License; Structural Licensing Board; Report; Contractors License Board; Legislative Reference Bureau) |
CPN, WAM |
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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. (Hawaii State Capitol Fiftieth Anniversary; Task Force) |
GVO/HEA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A SUBSTANCE ABUSE TASK FORCE. (Substance Abuse Treatment Task Force) |
HTH, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONSULT THE NA KUPUNA TRIBUNAL TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE HOW THE NA KUPUNA TRIBUNAL CAN BEST ASSIST THE COURTS AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN CHILDREN IN MATTERS RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES. (Department of Human Services; Na Kupuna Tribunal; Form a Working Group Relating to Native Hawaiian Children) |
HWN/HSH, JDL |
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STRONGLY URGING SUPPORT FOR THE STRENGTHENING OF LAWS PROHIBITING ANIMAL CRUELTY. (Hope's Law; Animal Cruelty; Animal Identification and Microchips) |
JDL |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE PROTECTION OF TARO BY IMPLEMENTING THE PROPOSALS SET FORTH IN ACT 211, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2008, AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS OUTLINED IN THE TARO SECURITY AND PURITY TASK FORCE'S 2010 REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE. (Taro Security and Purity Task Force; Taro Protection; Strategic Plan) |
HWN/AGL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO EQUALIZE TRANSIT BENEFITS AND SUBSIDIES FOR ALL STATE EMPLOYEES REGARDLESS OF MODE OF TRANSPORTATION. (Transportation Benefits; State Employees.) |
JDL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, HONOLULU BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY, AND NAVY TO EXPEDITIOUSLY IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE LEGISLATURE BY THE RED HILL FUEL STORAGE FACILITY TASK FORCE. (Department Of Health; Task Force; Red Hill; Fuel Leak) |
ENE/HTH/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY. (Office of Information Management and Technology; Audit) |
EDT, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A SPECIAL EDUCATION TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE PROGRESS TOWARD IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING WAYS TO IMPROVE DELIVERY OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. (Department of Education; Special Education; Hawaii Department of Education Special Education Review ) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO MAKE UNUSED STATE FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON EARLY LEARNING, OR DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR USE BY A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM, OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE APPLICANT. (State Departments; State Public Charter School Commission; Executive Office on Early Learning; Department of Education; Unused Facilities) |
GVO/EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE AND PLAN FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE LICENSURE OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL, AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE LICENSING PROCEDURES THAT ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE'S PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL, AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS. (Department of Education; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Private Trade, Vocational, and Technical Schools; Licensing) |
EDU/CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A BULLYING PREVENTION TASK FORCE. (Bullying; Cyberbullying; Educational Institutions; Youth-serving Agencies) |
EDU |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FOLLOW-UP ANALYSIS TO SUNRISE ANALYSIS: CHECK CASHING AND DEFERRED DEPOSIT AGREEMENTS (PAYDAY LOANS), REPORT NO. 05-11. (Auditor; Report No. 05-11; Payday Loans) |
CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN INTERISLAND FERRY SYSTEM SIMILAR TO THE FERRY SYSTEM OPERATED BY WASHINGTON STATE. (Interisland Ferry; Washington State Ferries) |
TRA |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A VETERANS RESOURCE OFFICE TO SUPPORT VETERANS. (University of Hawaii; Veteran Support) |
PSM/HEA, WAM |
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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. (Adult Education; Seniors; Service Delivery; Working Group) |
HSH, EDU |
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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. (FDA; Food Safety Modernization Act; Hawaii Small Scale Farmers) |
AGL/HWN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ORGANIZE AND COORDINATE OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE AND IDENTIFY FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. (Hawaii 3 to 6 Programs; Out-of-School Programs; Department of Education) |
EDU, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF OFFICE OF PLANNING, LAND USE COMMISSION, HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENTS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE BUILDING HEALTHY PLACES TOOLKIT REPORT BY THE URBAN LAND INSTITUTE. (Building Healthy Places Toolkit) |
WTL/HSH |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FLAG RUGBY PROGRAM AIMED AT REDUCING RISKY BEHAVIORS AND INCARCERATION RATES AMONG NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER YOUTH. (Department of Education; Youth Development Program; Flag Rugby; Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Youth) |
EDU, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO CONTINUE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPACITY ISSUES THROUGH CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICANTS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO STRENGTHEN THESE EFFORTS. (State Public Charter School Commission; Public School Overcrowding) |
EDU, WAM |
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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. (Rainbow Stop Project) |
TSI |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO INVENTORY ALL OPEN CONTRACTS SINCE 2010 TO THE PRESENT FOR ALL STATE AGENCIES AND ASSIST THE AGENCIES WITH CLOSING AND RESOLVING ANY DISPUTES. (Open Contracts; Department of Accounting and General Services) |
GVO, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A VOLUNTARY FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM. (Farm to School Programs; Department of Education; Department of Agriculture) |
EDU/AGL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A JOINT STUDY TO MODERNIZE REGULATIONS FOR PRODUCTIVE DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE. (Regulations; Diversified Agriculture; Department of Agriculture; Department of Health) |
AGL/HTH |
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ENCOURAGING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO ACQUIRE THE DAM AND SPILLWAY OF LAKE WILSON FOR PUMPED-STORAGE HYDROELECTRICITY. (ADC; Lake Wilson Dam) |
AGL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AIRPORT AUTHORITY. (Department of Transportation; Airports; Airport Authority) |
TRA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, AND HAWAII PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS NETWORK TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO COMMISSION A NEW STUDY SUGGESTING UPDATES TO THE SCHOOL IMPACT FEE FORMULA AND DIFFERENTIATING THE LAND REQUIREMENT FOR GREENFIELD AND BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT. (Department of Education; School Impact Fees; Transit-Oriented Development; State Public Charter School Commission; Hawaii Public Charter Schools Network) |
EDU/WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO MANAGE ENERGY LEASES ON PUBLIC LANDS VIA INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. (Public Lands; Renewable Energy Projects; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Agriculture) |
ENE/EDT/GVO, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM; UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII; DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CREATE KEIKI TO CAREER PATHWAYS FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE, DEVELOP REGIONAL ECONOMIC PLANS, AND ALIGN KEIKI TO CAREER PATHWAYS TO THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC PLANS TO DEVELOP SKILLED WORKERS FOR HAWAII'S INDUSTRIES. (Career Pathways; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; University of Hawaii; Department of Education; and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Skilled Workers) |
EDT/EDU/JDL, WAM |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO MOVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA CAMPUS TO OTHER STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS. (University of Hawaii System; Administrative Offices Relocation) |
GVO/HEA, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ADOPT BUILDING CODES THAT PRESERVE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE. (Urban Design; Historic Architecture; Building Codes) |
PSM/HEA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO APPROPRIATELY ALIGN STANDARDIZED TESTS TO STATE CURRICULUM STANDARDS AND UTILIZE TEST DATA TO INFORM EDUCATIONAL DECISION MAKING FOR OPTIMAL STUDENT OUTCOMES. (Department of Education; Standardized Testing) |
EDU |
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