OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
TWENTY-EIGHTH STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 7
8TH LEGISLATIVE DAY-FEBRUARY 2, 2016
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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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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS AND REDUCE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN HAWAII.
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HUS/HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE RELEVANCY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS UNDER CHAPTER 323D, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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HLT, LMG, FIN |
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SUPPORTING GAME MAMMAL, GAME BIRD, AND FISHING RESOURCES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY AND FOOD SECURITY AND TO PRESERVE LONG STANDING LOCAL AND CULTURAL PRACTICES.
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WAL, FIN |
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URGING CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LAW TO ALLOW FUNDS FOR THE BURIAL OF QUALIFIED FILIPINO-AMERICAN VETERANS IN NATIONAL AND STATE VETERANS CEMETERIES TO COVER THE COSTS OF TRANSPORTING THE REMAINS OF FILIPINO-AMERICAN VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II TO THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR FUNERAL AND BURIAL SERVICES IN THE PHILIPPINES.
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VMI, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LAW TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN THE ELECTRONIC RECORD REQUIREMENTS OF THE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ECONOMIC AND CLINICAL HEALTH ACT.
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HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO AUDIT THE ASSET FORFEITURE PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
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LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS AND REDUCE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN HAWAII.
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HUS/HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ERIN'S LAW TASK FORCE.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE PROBABLE EFFECTS OF LICENSING AND REGULATING YOUTH SPORTS COACHES.
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CPC, LMG, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIOHULI-KEOKEA (KIHEI), WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE RELEVANCY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS UNDER CHAPTER 323D, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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HLT, LMG, FIN |
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URGING VARIOUS GOVERNMENT ENTITIES WHO MANAGE AND OWN LAND AROUND EACH OF THE PLANNED RAIL TRANSIT STATIONS TO CONSIDER AND INCLUDE IN DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSIONS, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES, ELDERLY SERVICES, AND OTHER BENEFICIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII.
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WAL, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH A COMMISSION REGARDING THE EARLY SETTLERS OF AFRICAN ANCESTRY AND THEIR HAWAIIAN AFRICAN DESCENDANTS.
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VMI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A NEEDS-BASED ASSESSMENT OF FARM WORKER HOUSING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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HSG, WAL, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 41-648 INOAOLE STREET, WAIMANALO, HAWAII.
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WAL, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 47-394 KEOHAPA PLACE, KANEOHE, HAWAII.
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WAL, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 95-029 KUAHELANI AVENUE, NO. 128, MILILANI, HAWAII.
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WAL, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 94-946 MEHEULA PARKWAY, NO. 264, MILILANI, HAWAII.
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WAL, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAIPAPAU, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING ROCK SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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OMH/WAL, 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 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING PIER, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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OMH/WAL, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND STEPS, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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OMH/WAL, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MAKAHA, WAIANAE, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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OMH/WAL, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT SAND ISLAND, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT, AND REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING FLOATING DOCK.
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OMH/WAL, FIN |
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SUPPORTING GAME MAMMAL, GAME BIRD, AND FISHING RESOURCES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY AND FOOD SECURITY AND TO PRESERVE LONG STANDING LOCAL AND CULTURAL PRACTICES.
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WAL, FIN |
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URGING CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LAW TO ALLOW FUNDS FOR THE BURIAL OF QUALIFIED FILIPINO-AMERICAN VETERANS IN NATIONAL AND STATE VETERANS CEMETERIES TO COVER THE COSTS OF TRANSPORTING THE REMAINS OF FILIPINO-AMERICAN VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II TO THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR FUNERAL AND BURIAL SERVICES IN THE PHILIPPINES.
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VMI, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LAW TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN THE ELECTRONIC RECORD REQUIREMENTS OF THE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ECONOMIC AND CLINICAL HEALTH ACT.
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HLT, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS.
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HLT/CPC, LMG, FIN |
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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.
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VMI, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KUKUIULA, KOLOA, KAUAI, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING ROCK SEAWALL, AND FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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OMH/WAL, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HEEIA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE USE, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING BOAT DOCK CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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OMH/WAL, FIN |
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RE-REFERRAL
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RELATING TO MEDICINE. Requires physicians practicing in Hawaii to accept Medicare patients.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Appropriates funds to the John A. Burns School of Medicine to fund medical residency programs to help alleviate the shortage of primary care physicians in rural Oahu and neighbor island communities.
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HLT, HED, FIN |
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RELATING TO WATER. Provides that the Commission on Water Resource Management shall require an owner or prior owner of an abandoned well to repair or seal the well at the owner's or prior owner's expense.
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WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ALOHA+ CHALLENGE. Appropriates funds for the natural resource, clean energy, and green workforce goals of the Aloha+ Challenge.
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EEP, WAL/AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO WATER AUDITS. Establishes a program to implement standardized water audits of public water systems. Appropriation.
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WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. Amends the law relating to the storage of opened container that contains intoxicating liquor or the consumption at the scenic lookout. Clarifies where intoxicating liquor may be kept in a motor vehicle. Further clarifies who and where an opened container may be possessed in a recreational vehicle, house coach, or house trailer.
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TRN, CPC/JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO PREVAILING WAGES. Requires contracts for construction on public lands to comply with wage and hour requirements set forth in chapter 104, HRS.
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WAL, LAB, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE. Repeals mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses. Establishes a mental health specialist position in the Office of the Public Defender. Authorizes evidence-based sentencing alternatives to incarceration. Requires fiscal impact statement for legislation relating to sentencing and corrections.
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PBS, JUD, FIN |
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