THE SENATE
OF THE
THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2020
TWENTY-SIXTH DAY
March 5, 2020-Thursday
supplement no. 1
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REFERRALS AND RE-REFERRALS
REFERRALS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND KAUAI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO IDENTIFY AND RECOMMEND METHODS TO ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS ALONG THE KAUMUALII HIGHWAY. (Department of Transportation; County of Kauai; Public Works; Kaumualii Highway; Traffic Congestion) |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION. (Auditor; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation) |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO COLLABORATE ON BUILDING NEW HOMES ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS USING PRISONERS TO CONSTRUCT THE HOMES. (Department of Public Safety; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; University of Hawaii Community Colleges; Prisoners; Hawaiian Homes; Construction) |
PSM/HWN/HRE |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO RECOGNIZE AND ADOPT INDIGENOUS LAND STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE. (Indigenous Land Stewardship Practices; Climate Change) |
WTL |
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STRONGLY URGING THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I AND THE COUNTY OF KAUA‘I TO PROTECT THE WAHI PANA OF WAIMAKAOHI‘IAKA AND THE TRADITIONAL AND CUSTOMARY PRACTICE OF MAKING THE SALT BEDS AND GATHERING PA‘AKAI (SALT) IN HANAPEPE, KAUA‘I FOR ALL FUTURE GENERATIONS. (Strongly urging the Governor and County of Kaua‘i to protect the wahi pana of Waimakaohi‘iaka and the traditional and customary practice of making salt beds and gathering pa‘akai (salt) in Hanapepe, Kaua‘i) |
HWN/WTL/TRS |
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DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER AS HAWAIIAN HISTORY MONTH. (Hawaiian History Month) |
HWN/LCA |
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URGING THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO NOT COMBINE THE WAIMEA AND ANAEHOOMALU AQUIFER SYSTEM AREAS. (Aquafer System Areas; Combine) |
WTL, JDC |
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URGING THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I TO PROVIDE NATIVE HAWAIIANS WITH THEIR FAIR SHARE OF THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUE. (Native Hawaiians; Public Land Trust Revenue) |
HWN, WAM |
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URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MANDATE CLIMATE CHANGE CURRICULUM IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS NO LATER THAN SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022. (Urges the Board of Education to mandate climate change curriculum in all public schools school year 2021-2022.) |
EDU/AEN |
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URGING THE FUNDING OF THE MAINTENANCE AND EXPANSION OF PRE‑KINDERGARTEN IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ALLOW ACCESS TO ALL CHILDREN OF HAWAII, ESPECIALLY NATIVE HAWAIIANS, IN BOTH OFFICIAL LANGUAGE PATHWAYS. (Urging the appropriation of funding to financially maintain and expand pre-kindergarten throughout Hawai‘i in all public schools to allow access to all children of Hawai‘i, especially Native Hawaiians, in both official language pathways) |
HWN/EDU, WAM |
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SUPPORTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS BENEFICIARIES BY AFFIRMING THEIR KULEANA TO HAVE A VOICE IN COMING TO A RESOLUTION ON COMPENSATION FOR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE MAUNA KEA ACCESS ROAD AND OTHER DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS PARCELS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA. (Supporting the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiaries by affirming their kuleana to have a voice in coming to a resolution on compensation for unauthorized use of the Mauna Kea access road and other Department of Hawaiian Home Land parcels in the surrounding area) |
HWN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO: (1) DEVELOP A HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND HAWAIIAN CULTURAL SENSITIVITY AND FAMILIARITY PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES THROUGH ITS OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN EDUCATION TO INCLUDE THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BY 2023; (2) ESTABLISH A HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE GRADUATION EXIT REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS BY 2030; AND (3) STRENGTHEN THE HAWAIIAN HISTORY REQUIREMENT TO INCLUDE PRE-1959 HISTORY TO BE TAUGHT FROM AN INDIGENOUS HAWAIIAN PERSPECTIVE BY 2030. (Urges the Department of Education to: 1) develop a Hawaiian language and Hawaiian cultural sensitivity and familiarity program for employees through its Office of Hawaiian Education to include the members of the Board of Education by 2023; 2) establish a Hawaiian language graduation exit requirement for all public school students by 2030; and strengthen the Hawaiian history requirement to include ) |
EDU/HWN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO UPDATE FACTS AND STATISTICS RELATING TO THE DECLINE OF PALILA ON MAUNA KEA AND TO CONDUCT FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS ON THE DECLINE. (Department of Land and Natural Resources; Palila; Decline; Eradication) |
WTL |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONTINUE TO WORK ON SUSTAINABLE WATER MEASURES AND SUPPORT ONGOING WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS. (Water Conservation; DOH; Counties) |
WTL/CPH/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH EFFECTS OF FIFTH-GENERATION WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY. (Department of Health; 5G; Cellular; Study; Public Health) |
CPH/TEC |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE TRAINING, COURSES, AND CURRICULUM RELATED TO THE MECHANICS, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES, HYDROGEN VEHICLES, AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES IN ITS SCHOOL PROGRAMS. (EV Education Course; Automotive Repair Courses; UH Systems; DOE ) |
HRE/EDU |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PEDESTRIAN CROSSING COUNTDOWN TIMERS IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH A HIGHER POPULATION DENSITY OF ELDERLY OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. (Requesting the Department of Transportation and the counties to conduct a traffic study which examines pedestrian crossing countdown timers in neighborhoods with a higher than average population densities of elderly or persons with disabilities.) |
TRS/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE AN OPTIONAL DINING PROGRAM FOR RESIDENCE HALL STUDENTS. (University of Hawaii; Optional Dining Program) |
HRE |
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REQUESTING THAT THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU PROHIBIT ELECTRIC SCOOTERS, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, AND ELECTRIC TRIKES ON SIDEWALKS. (Mopeds; Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices; Electric Scooters; Electric Trikes; Electric Bicycles) |
TRS, JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO EXPERIENCE SEXUAL VIOLENCE. (Urging the Department of Education to increase access to trauma-informed care for public school student who experience sexual violence.) |
EDU, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON MISSING AND MURDERED NATIVE HAWAIIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS AND TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON THE STUDY TO THE LEGISLATURE. (Missing and Murdered; Women and Girls; Task Force) |
HMS/HWN, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOSPITAL IN NORTH KONA. (Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, West Hawaii Region; Hospital; Feasibility Study; North Kona) |
CPH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EVALUATE KUAKINI HIGHWAY BETWEEN HENRY STREET AND KAMEHAMEHA III ROAD ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND AND CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING TRAFFIC REDUCTION BY WIDENING THE HIGHWAY OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE MEANS. (Department of Transportation; Kuakini Highway; Traffic; Study; Hawaii Island) |
TRS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF NEGOTIATING THE TRANSFER OF LAND PARCEL 81002087000 FOR THE FUTURE EXPANSION OF KE KULA ‘O ‘EHUNUIKAIMALINO CHARTER SCHOOL. (DOE; Transfer of Land Parcel; Ke Kula ‘o ‘Ehunuikaimalino Charter School) |
EDU/WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION TO FIND A SOURCE OF FUNDING TO SUBSIDIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. (Individuals with Developmental Disabilities; Housing) |
CPH/HOU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A COST ANALYSIS STUDY REGARDING CONSOLIDATING WEST HAWAII STATE OFFICES INTO ONE COMPLEX. (Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Accounting and General Services; Cost Analysis Study; Consolidating Offices) |
EET/GVO |
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URGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO UTILIZE THE DATA FROM THE 2020 UNITED STATES CENSUS TO ESTABLISH, IF ALLOWABLE, A METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII. (County of Hawaii; Metropolitan Planning Organization) |
WTL/TRS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY, TO PROVIDE A PROGRESS REPORT REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KAU WATER SYSTEM. (Kau Water System; Progress Report) |
HWN/WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF USING RECYCLED PLASTIC TO REPAIR ROADWAYS. (Department of Transportation; Roadway Repair; Recycled Plastics) |
TRS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT ON CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION INSTRUCTION BEING OFFERED THROUGH STATE DEPARTMENTS. (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instruction; Department of Health) |
CPH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXAMINE AND PROVIDE A SAFE WAY FOR PEDESTRIANS TO CROSS HAWAII BELT ROAD. (Requesting the Department of Transportation to examine and provide a safe way for pedestrians to cross Hawaii Belt Road.) |
TRS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, TO CONDUCT AN ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF POTENTIAL CHANGES TO COFFEE LABELING REQUIREMENTS ON THE LOCAL COFFEE INDUSTRY. (Department of Agriculture; University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization; Economic Impact Study; Coffee Labeling) |
AEN/HRE |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND THE UNITED STATES CODE TO PERMIT ALL RETIRED, DISABLED VETERANS TO RECEIVE CONCURRENT RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY PAYMENTS. (United States Congress; Veterans Affairs; Retired Veterans; Disabled Veterans; Concurrent Disability and Retirement Payments) |
PSM |
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URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN EXPANDED STATEWIDE PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY, TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE STATE'S "MOVE OVER LAW". (HDOT; Move Over Laws; Education; Public Awareness Campaign) |
TRS/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY AND CREATE A CONSISTENT METHOD FOR STREAMLINING JOB POSTINGS FOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Job Postings; University of Hawaii; Department of Education; Department of Human Resources Development; Task Force) |
HMS/HRE/EDU |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS WITHIN THE ASSIGNMENT PRIORITIES FOR STUDENT HOUSING SERVICES ON FOUR-YEAR CAMPUSES THAT OFFER STUDENT HOUSING. (University of Hawaii; Student Housing; Community College Transfer Students; Priority for Student Housing) |
HRE |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEMORATE AUGUST 26, 2020, AS WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY, CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF, AND HONORING HAWAII'S ROLE IN, THE WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT. (Women's Suffrage; Nineteenth Amendment; Women's Equality Day) |
GVO/LCA |
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REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATORS TO UTILIZE UNIFORM PROCEDURES FOR THE CUSTODY, INVENTORY, AND CARE OF PROTOCOL GIFTS RECEIVED ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OR EITHER HOUSE OF THE LEGISLATURE. (Ethics; Protocol Gifts; Written Record; Maintenance) |
GVO/LCA |
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ACKNOWLEDGING AND URGING TURKEY AND IRAQ TO RECOGNIZE THE GENOCIDE COMMITTED AGAINST ASSYRIANS BETWEEN 1915-1933. (Assyrian Genocide) |
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URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS THAT IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (Application for Convention of the States under Article V of the Constitution of the United States) |
JDC |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN TO REDUCE VISITOR COUNTS AND INCREASE PER VISITOR SPENDING. (Hawaii Tourism Authority Five-Year Strategic Plan) |
EET |
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REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CREATE A FRAMEWORK OF POLICIES AND METRICS FOR BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC FUTURE. (DBEDT; Governor; Economic Development) |
EET |
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URGING THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY EVACUATION CHAIRS FOR DISTRIBUTION AND INSTALLATION IN EVERY STATE BUILDING HAVING TWO OR MORE FLOORS. (Urging the Purchase Emergency Evacuation Chairs for Distribution and Installation in Every State Public Building Having Two or More Floors) |
GVO/PSM/CPH |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO IDENTIFY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS FOR WHICH A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE MAY SUBSTITUTE FOR AN ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE. (DLIR; Education; Career and Technical Education Programs ) |
LCA |
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URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PROCURE LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE. (Procurement. Hawaii Products.) |
GVO/AEN |
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DEMANDING THAT THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES WITHDRAW ITS PROPOSALS TO INCREASE THE NATURALIZATION FEE AND TO ELIMINATE FULL AND PARTIAL NATURALIZATION FEE WAIVERS FOR LOWER-INCOME AND WORKING FAMILY LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS. (Immigration; Naturalization; Fees; Waivers) |
JDC |
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URGING THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS AND POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS IN THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ZONES OF THE AIEA-PEARL CITY DISTRICT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OR RELOCATION OF THE EWA/PEARL CITY DISTRICT COURT. (EWA DISTRICT COURT; JUDICIARY; TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT) |
JDC |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO WAIVE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR RESIDENTS OF ANY COMMUNITY WITHIN THE AREA DESIGNATED BY ZIP CODE 96706, AS THOSE COMMUNITIES ARE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE HONOULIULI WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. (Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant; Exemptions for Area Residents) |
PSM/AEN |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL THREE RAISED CROSSWALKS ON KUHINA STREET. (Ewa Beach; Kuhina Street; Pedestrians; Raised Crosswalks) |
TRS/PSM |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL THREE RAISED CROSSWALKS ON PAPIPI ROAD. (Ewa Beach; Papipi Road; Vehicles; Pedestrians; Raised Crosswalks) |
TRS/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND KAUAI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO IDENTIFY AND RECOMMEND METHODS TO ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS ALONG THE KAUMUALII HIGHWAY. (Department of Transportation; County of Kauai; Public Works; Kaumualii Highway; Traffic Congestion) |
TRS |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION. (Auditor; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation) |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH EFFECTS OF FIFTH-GENERATION WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY. (Department of Health; 5G; Cellular; Study; Public Health) |
CPH/TEC |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE TRAINING, COURSES, AND CURRICULUM RELATED TO THE MECHANICS, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES, HYDROGEN VEHICLES, AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES IN ITS SCHOOL PROGRAMS. (EV Education Course; Automotive Repair Courses; UH Systems; DOE ) |
HRE/EDU |
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REQUESTING THE COUNTIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PEDESTRIAN CROSSING COUNTDOWN TIMERS IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH A HIGHER POPULATION DENSITY OF ELDERLY OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. (Requesting the Department of Transportation and the counties to conduct a traffic study which examines pedestrian crossing countdown timers in neighborhoods with a higher than average population densities of elderly or persons with disabilities.) |
TRS/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE AN OPTIONAL DINING PROGRAM FOR RESIDENCE HALL STUDENTS. (University of Hawaii; Optional Dining Program) |
HRE |
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REQUESTING THAT THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU PROHIBIT ELECTRIC SCOOTERS, ELECTRIC BICYCLES, AND ELECTRIC TRIKES ON SIDEWALKS. (Mopeds; Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices; Electric Scooters; Electric Trikes; Electric Bicycles) |
TRS, JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO EXPERIENCE SEXUAL VIOLENCE. (Urging the Department of Education to increase access to trauma-informed care for public school student who experience sexual violence.) |
EDU, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON MISSING AND MURDERED NATIVE HAWAIIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS AND TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON THE STUDY TO THE LEGISLATURE. (Missing and Murdered; Women and Girls; Task Force) |
HMS/HWN, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOSPITAL IN NORTH KONA. (Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, West Hawaii Region; Hospital; Feasibility Study; North Kona) |
CPH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EVALUATE KUAKINI HIGHWAY BETWEEN HENRY STREET AND KAMEHAMEHA III ROAD ON HAWAI‘I ISLAND AND CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING TRAFFIC REDUCTION BY WIDENING THE HIGHWAY OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE MEANS. (Department of Transportation; Kuakini Highway; Traffic; Study; Hawaii Island) |
TRS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF NEGOTIATING THE TRANSFER OF LAND PARCEL 81002087000 FOR THE FUTURE EXPANSION OF KE KULA ‘O ‘EHUNUIKAIMALINO CHARTER SCHOOL. (DOE; Transfer of Land Parcel; Ke Kula ‘o ‘Ehunuikaimalino Charter School) |
EDU/WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION TO FIND A SOURCE OF FUNDING TO SUBSIDIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. (Individuals with Developmental Disabilities; Housing) |
CPH/HOU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A COST ANALYSIS STUDY REGARDING CONSOLIDATING WEST HAWAII STATE OFFICES INTO ONE COMPLEX. (Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Accounting and General Services; Cost Analysis Study; Consolidating Offices) |
EET/GVO |
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URGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO UTILIZE THE DATA FROM THE 2020 UNITED STATES CENSUS TO ESTABLISH, IF ALLOWABLE, A METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII. (County of Hawaii; Metropolitan Planning Organization) |
WTL/TRS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNTY OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY, TO PROVIDE A PROGRESS REPORT REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KAU WATER SYSTEM. (Kau Water System; Progress Report) |
HWN/WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF USING RECYCLED PLASTIC TO REPAIR ROADWAYS. (Department of Transportation; Roadway Repair; Recycled Plastics) |
TRS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REPORT ON CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION INSTRUCTION BEING OFFERED THROUGH STATE DEPARTMENTS. (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instruction; Department of Health) |
CPH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXAMINE AND PROVIDE A SAFE WAY FOR PEDESTRIANS TO CROSS HAWAII BELT ROAD. (Requesting the Department of Transportation to examine and provide a safe way for pedestrians to cross Hawaii Belt Road.) |
TRS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, TO CONDUCT AN ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF POTENTIAL CHANGES TO COFFEE LABELING REQUIREMENTS ON THE LOCAL COFFEE INDUSTRY. (Department of Agriculture; University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization; Economic Impact Study; Coffee Labeling) |
AEN/HRE |
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URGING THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN EXPANDED STATEWIDE PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY, TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE STATE'S "MOVE OVER LAW". (HDOT; Move Over Laws; Education; Public Awareness Campaign) |
TRS/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY AND CREATE A CONSISTENT METHOD FOR STREAMLINING JOB POSTINGS FOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Job Postings; University of Hawaii; Department of Education; Department of Human Resources Development; Task Force) |
HMS/HRE/EDU |
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URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS WITHIN THE ASSIGNMENT PRIORITIES FOR STUDENT HOUSING SERVICES ON FOUR-YEAR CAMPUSES THAT OFFER STUDENT HOUSING. (University of Hawaii; Student Housing; Community College Transfer Students; Priority for Student Housing) |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEMORATE AUGUST 26, 2020, AS WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY, CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF, AND HONORING HAWAII'S ROLE IN, THE WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT. (Women's Suffrage; Nineteenth Amendment; Women's Equality Day) |
GVO/LCA |
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REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATORS TO UTILIZE UNIFORM PROCEDURES FOR THE CUSTODY, INVENTORY, AND CARE OF PROTOCOL GIFTS RECEIVED ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OR EITHER HOUSE OF THE LEGISLATURE. (Ethics; Protocol Gifts; Written Record; Maintenance) |
GVO/LCA |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN TO REDUCE VISITOR COUNTS AND INCREASE PER VISITOR SPENDING. (Hawaii Tourism Authority Five-Year Strategic Plan) |
EET |
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REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CREATE A FRAMEWORK OF POLICIES AND METRICS FOR BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC FUTURE. (DBEDT; Governor; Economic Development) |
EET |
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URGING THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY EVACUATION CHAIRS FOR DISTRIBUTION AND INSTALLATION IN EVERY STATE BUILDING HAVING TWO OR MORE FLOORS. (Urging the Purchase Emergency Evacuation Chairs for Distribution and Installation in Every State Public Building Having Two or More Floors) |
GVO/PSM/CPH |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO IDENTIFY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS FOR WHICH A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE MAY SUBSTITUTE FOR AN ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE. (DLIR; Education; Career and Technical Education Programs ) |
LCA |
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URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PROCURE LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE. (Procurement. Hawaii Products.) |
GVO/AEN |
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DEMANDING THAT THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES WITHDRAW ITS PROPOSALS TO INCREASE THE NATURALIZATION FEE AND TO ELIMINATE FULL AND PARTIAL NATURALIZATION FEE WAIVERS FOR LOWER-INCOME AND WORKING FAMILY LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS. (Immigration; Naturalization; Fees; Waivers) |
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URGING THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS AND POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS IN THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ZONES OF THE AIEA-PEARL CITY DISTRICT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OR RELOCATION OF THE EWA/PEARL CITY DISTRICT COURT. (EWA DISTRICT COURT; JUDICIARY; TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT) |
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO WAIVE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR RESIDENTS OF ANY COMMUNITY WITHIN THE AREA DESIGNATED BY ZIP CODE 96706, AS THOSE COMMUNITIES ARE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE HONOULIULI WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. (Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant; Exemptions for Area Residents) |
PSM/AEN |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL THREE RAISED CROSSWALKS ON KUHINA STREET. (Ewa Beach; Kuhina Street; Pedestrians; Raised Crosswalks) |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL THREE RAISED CROSSWALKS ON PAPIPI ROAD. (Ewa Beach; Papipi Road; Vehicles; Pedestrians; Raised Crosswalks) |
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RE-REFERRALS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM. (Office of the Long-term Care Ombudsman; Ombudsman Specialist; Kupuna Caucus; Appropriation) (HMS, WAM) |
CPH/HMS, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS. (Ethics; Officials; Employees; Executive; Legislative; Judiciary) (LCA, JDC) |
GVO, JDC |
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RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY. (HSEO; Chief Energy Officer; Appliance Energy Standards; Air Purifiers; Portable Electric Spas) (EET/CPH, WAM) |
EET, WAM |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. (Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (4)) (LCA, WAM) |
LCA/WAM |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS. (Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (14)) (LCA, WAM) |
LCA/WAM |
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RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF STATE FUNDS. (Budget and Finance; State Funds; Investment of Unencumbered Funds) (LCA, WAM) |
WAM |
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