OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-EIGHTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 49
45TH LEGISLATIVE DAY-APRIL 10, 2015
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Committee Abbreviations:
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AGR - Agriculture |
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CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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EDB - Economic Development & Business |
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EDN - Education |
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EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection |
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FIN - Finance |
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HED - Higher Education |
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HLT - Health |
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HSG - Housing |
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HUS - Human Services |
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JUD - Judiciary |
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LAB - Labor & Public Employment |
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LMG - Legislative Management |
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OMH - Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs |
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PBS - Public Safety |
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TOU - Tourism |
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TRN - Transportation |
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VMI - Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts |
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WAL - Water & Land |
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REFERRAL
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO KAHALUU POND, INC., FOR THE USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SEAWALL LOCATED AT KAHALUU, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, TMK: (1) 4-7-011: SEAWARD OF 001.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 41-665 INOAOLE STREET, WAIMANALO, HAWAII.
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HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 41-575 INOAOLE STREET, WAIMANALO, HAWAII.
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HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 41-543 INOA STREET, WAIMANALO, HAWAII.
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HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 94-944 MEHEULA PARKWAY, NO. 153, MILILANI, HAWAII.
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HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 95-015 KUAHELANI AVENUE, NO. 319, MILILANI, HAWAII.
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HSG, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAHALUU, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAHUKU, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING DRAINAGE STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HAUULA, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF PORTION OF THE EXISTING RESIDENCE, FOUNDATION, AND LANAI CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING CRM WALL, LANDSCAPING AREA, FLOATING DOCK, AND CONCRETE PIER PURPOSES CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIMANALO, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND STEPS.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION TO ASSEMBLE VARIOUS STATE AND COMMUNITY ENTITIES TO DETERMINE WHICH AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION SHOULD ADMINISTER FUNDING FOR CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS.
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HUS, JUD |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM LEASE AND NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR PIER PILINGS ENCROACHMENT PURPOSES AT PULAWAI, ON THE ISLAND OF LANAI.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM LEASE AND NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR THE TIDE POOL STAIRS ENCROACHMENT PURPOSES IN THE MANELE-HULOPOE MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT ON THE ISLAND OF LANAI.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION, TO CONDUCT A JOINT STUDY ADDRESSING THE DEMAND FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING AND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT; AND TO CREATE A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING EXPANSION.
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HSG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON LIPOA POINT.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE LICENSING OF PRIVATE TRADE, VOCATIONAL, AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS.
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EDN, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE CLEAN UP AND INVESTIGATION OF ILLEGAL DUMPING AND ILLEGAL STRUCTURES AT 1700 LAUMAILE STREET IN KALIHI AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES TO PREVENT ILLEGAL DUMPING AND ILLEGAL STRUCTURES IN THE AREA.
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EEP, JUD |
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EXPANDING THE TASK FORCE STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF THE JANUARY 2014 FUEL TANK LEAK AT THE RED HILL UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE FACILITY, ESTABLISHED UNDER SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 73, H.D. 1, REGULAR SESSION OF 2014, TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL TWENTY-SIX UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS IN THE STATE OWNED BY THE UNITED STATES MILITARY.
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EEP, VMI |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO INCREASE THE FEDERAL BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND AFTERSCHOOL SNACK REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR HAWAII.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY AND COST OF CONSTRUCTING A SMALL, RURAL LANDING SITE OR AIRSTRIP FOR USE BY THE NATIONAL GUARD AND EMERGENCY RESPONDERS IN SOUTH PUNA AND EVALUATE THE POSSIBILITY OF USING BASALT REBAR OR LUNAR BASALTIC CEMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION.
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PBS/TRN, FIN |
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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".
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EDB, WAL, FIN |
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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 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND AUTHORITY TO USE, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, AND REPLACE AN EXISTING SEAWALL OVER, UNDER, AND ACROSS STATE-OWNED LAND IN LAHAINA, MAUI.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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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.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE INFORMATION PRIVACY AND SECURITY COUNCIL, IN COOPERATION WITH THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER COUNCIL, TO ASSESS EXISTING PROCEDURES OF NOTIFICATION FOLLOWING THE BREACH OF PERSONAL INFORMATION.
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JUD, FIN |
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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.
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PBS, FIN |
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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.
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VMI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW WHETHER THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD SHOULD BE GIVEN VOTING RIGHTS.
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EDN, JUD |
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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.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW THE FEASIBILITY OF CONTINUING THE LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL BOARDING PROGRAM.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A HAWAII PUBLIC SCHOOLS FINANCIAL LITERACY TASK FORCE.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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HLT/HUS, CPC |
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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.
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HLT/HUS, FIN |
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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.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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AGR, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO TELEVISE OR MAKE AVAILABLE ONLINE ITS MEETINGS.
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EDN, FIN |
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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.
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HLT, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE SMARTER SENTENCING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND RELIABILITY OF STATE CRIMINAL SENTENCING PRACTICES.
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JUD, FIN |
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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.
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FIN |
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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.
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AGR, HED, FIN |
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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.
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HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING AN UPDATE OF THE STATE HOUSING FUNCTIONAL PLAN.
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HSG, FIN |
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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.
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TRN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ASSESS THE INCIDENCE OF ALCOHOL-RELATED MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND ALCOHOL-RELATED INJURIES AND THEIR ASSOCIATED MEDICAL COSTS.
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HLT, FIN |
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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.
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TRN, FIN |
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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.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND POLICIES TO FACILITATE AND ENCOURAGE TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN BURIALS.
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OMH, HLT |
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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 CONSIDER THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE COLLEGE OF HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND EXAMINE THE EXPANSION OF HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
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OMH, HED |
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REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPENDITURES IN THE STATE EXECUTIVE BRANCH.
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FIN |
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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, SPRECKELSVILLE, WAILUKU, MAUI, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF FOUR EXISTING ROCK GROINS.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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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.
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EEP, VMI |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN INTERISLAND FERRY SYSTEM SIMILAR TO THE FERRY SYSTEMS OPERATED BY WASHINGTON STATE AND OTHER JURISDICTIONS.
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TRN, FIN |
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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.
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HUS, HED |
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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.
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EDN, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A VOLUNTARY FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM.
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EDN, FIN |
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