HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
STATE OF HAWAII
THIRTY-FIRST STATE LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION, 2022
March 29, 2022
39th Day
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Representative Sean Quinlan |
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Received message number 1102 informing the House that H.B. No. 1541 was signed into law on March 28, 2022, as Act 002. |
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Received communications transmitting the following House Bills, all having passed Third Reading in the Senate:
H.B. No. 1427, H.D. 1 H.B. No. 1471
H.B. No. 1459, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 H.B. No. 1469, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 H.B. No. 1472, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 H.B. No. 2049, S.D. 1 |
5. Reports of Standing Committees
PANDEMIC & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO WORK WITH THE YMCA OF HONOLULU TO SUPPORT THE MENTAL WELLNESS OF THE STATE'S YOUTH.
REFER TO HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, & HOMELESSNESS |
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HIGHER EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A RELIABLE, INDEPENDENT, AND TRANSPARENT METHODOLOGY TO ASSESS EFFECTS OF RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS GENERATED BY WIRELESS ANTENNA SITES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A RELIABLE, INDEPENDENT, AND TRANSPARENT METHODOLOGY TO ASSESS EFFECTS OF RADIO FREQUENCY EMISSIONS GENERATED BY WIRELESS ANTENNA SITES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO DEVELOP A RECOMMENDED DEFINITION FOR BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS, PRIVATE ENTITIES, AND STATE AGENCIES TO USE BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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HIGHER EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO DEVELOP A RECOMMENDED DEFINITION FOR BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS, PRIVATE ENTITIES, AND STATE AGENCIES TO USE BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY.
REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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CORRECTIONS, MILITARY, & VETERANS
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REQUESTING THE DISPLAY OF THE PRISONER OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION FLAG AT THE STATE CAPITOL.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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REQUESTING THE DISPLAY OF THE PRISONER OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION FLAG AT THE STATE CAPITOL.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
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COMMITTING TO PROVIDE GREATER PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS BY ADOPTING RULES TO ALLOW FOR VIRTUAL TESTIMONY, RECORDED HEARINGS, AND INTERNET BROADCASTS OF HEARINGS BEYOND PERIODS OF CATASTROPHIC EVENTS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
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COMMITTING TO PROVIDE GREATER PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS BY ADOPTING RULES TO ALLOW FOR VIRTUAL TESTIMONY, RECORDED HEARINGS, AND INTERNET BROADCASTS OF HEARINGS BEYOND PERIODS OF CATASTROPHIC EVENTS.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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TRANSPORTATION
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP A HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT PLAN THAT WILL ENSURE HANA HIGHWAY IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND IS SAFE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP A HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT PLAN THAT WILL ENSURE HANA HIGHWAY IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND IS SAFE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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TRANSPORTATION
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENTS OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS IN THE STATE, INCLUDING GROUND-EFFECT VEHICLES AND OTHER INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION AND EDUCATION.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION AND EDUCATION.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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TRANSPORTATION
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE MOKULELE BIKE PATH AFTER FORMER STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH "JOEY" W. BERTRAM III IN RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE AND ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MAUI VETERANS HIGHWAY BIKE ROUTE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE MOKULELE BIKE PATH AFTER FORMER STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH "JOEY" W. BERTRAM III IN RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE AND ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MAUI VETERANS HIGHWAY BIKE ROUTE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO INCREASE FINES, FEES, AND ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS REGARDING TOUR BUS OPERATORS WHO VIOLATE STATE LAW.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO INCREASE FINES, FEES, AND ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS REGARDING TOUR BUS OPERATORS WHO VIOLATE STATE LAW.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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TRANSPORTATION
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF HARBOR INSPECTION PROCEDURES OF STATE DEPARTMENTS FOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO PREVENT THE IMPORTATION OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS INTO THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF HARBOR INSPECTION PROCEDURES OF STATE DEPARTMENTS FOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO PREVENT THE IMPORTATION OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS INTO THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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URGING THE JUDICIARY TO PARTNER WITH SUPPORTING AGENCIES AND REQUEST GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT TO ESTABLISH AND SUPPORT A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM IN EACH COUNTY TO ALLOW VICTIMS AND OFFENDERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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URGING THE JUDICIARY TO PARTNER WITH SUPPORTING AGENCIES AND REQUEST GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT TO ESTABLISH AND SUPPORT A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM IN EACH COUNTY TO ALLOW VICTIMS AND OFFENDERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT VERY LOW INCOME NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT VERY LOW INCOME NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE CREATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE WITHIN THE JUDICIARY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF AND BEST SYSTEM TO TRANSMIT INITIAL SERVICE OF NOTICE AND PROCESS VIA ELECTRONIC EMAIL.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND REQUESTING DATA ON THE EFFECT OF CASE BACKLOGS AND THE LACK OF FREE OR LOW-COST LEGAL REPRESENTATION ON IMMIGRATION CASES FILED IN HAWAII.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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CULTURE, ARTS, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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REQUESTING THAT THE CREATIVE RESURGENCE TASK FORCE CONTINUE TO EXAMINE AND DETERMINE MEASURES AND ESTABLISH POLICIES AND PROGRAMS TO BUILD AND FOSTER CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION THROUGH THE ARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES IN THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THAT THE CREATIVE RESURGENCE TASK FORCE CONTINUE TO EXAMINE AND DETERMINE MEASURES AND ESTABLISH POLICIES AND PROGRAMS TO BUILD AND FOSTER CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION THROUGH THE ARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES IN THE STATE.
AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE |
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CULTURE, ARTS, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES, STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS, AND THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO COLLABORATE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII STATE POET LAUREATE PROGRAM.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES, STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS, AND THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO COLLABORATE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII STATE POET LAUREATE PROGRAM.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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URGING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT FEDERAL LEGISLATION GRANTING STATEHOOD TO THE PEOPLE OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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URGING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT FEDERAL LEGISLATION GRANTING STATEHOOD TO THE PEOPLE OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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CULTURE, ARTS, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE AUTONOMOUS REGION OF MADEIRA, PORTUGAL.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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RECOGNIZING MARCH 17 AS ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN HONOR OF SAINT PATRICK AND IN RECOGNITION OF THE LONGSTANDING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IRELAND AND THE UNITED STATES AND THE NOTEWORTHY CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF IRISH-AMERICANS TO OUR NATION.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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RECOGNIZING MARCH 17 AS ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN HONOR OF SAINT PATRICK AND IN RECOGNITION OF THE LONGSTANDING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IRELAND AND THE UNITED STATES AND THE NOTEWORTHY CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF IRISH-AMERICANS TO OUR NATION.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
CULTURE, ARTS, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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RECOGNIZING APRIL 17 THROUGH APRIL 23, 2022, AS VOLUNTEER WEEK IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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RECOGNIZING APRIL 17 THROUGH APRIL 23, 2022, AS VOLUNTEER WEEK IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO REPORT INFORMATION RELATING TO EXPENDITURES FROM THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND FOR THE CURATION AND PRESERVATION OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN ART.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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REQUESTING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO REPORT INFORMATION RELATING TO EXPENDITURES FROM THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND FOR THE CURATION AND PRESERVATION OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN ART.
REFER TO FINANCE |
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CULTURE, ARTS, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REPORT ON THE PAMANTASAN COUNCIL'S SYSTEMWIDE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE STATUS OF FILIPINOS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO REPORT ON THE PAMANTASAN COUNCIL'S SYSTEMWIDE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE STATUS OF FILIPINOS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY |
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RECOGNIZING THE PERIOD BETWEEN 2022 AND 2032 AS THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DECADE OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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RECOGNIZING THE PERIOD BETWEEN 2022 AND 2032 AS THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DECADE OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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CULTURE, ARTS, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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CELEBRATING THE TIES BETWEEN HAWAI‘I AND THE FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES AND URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO APPOINT A LEAD NEGOTIATOR TO REVITALIZE AND FINALIZE THE STALLED RENEGOTIATION OF THE COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION PRIOR TO THE COMPACTS' EXPIRATION.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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CELEBRATING THE TIES BETWEEN HAWAI‘I AND THE FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES AND URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO APPOINT A LEAD NEGOTIATOR TO REVITALIZE AND FINALIZE THE STALLED RENEGOTIATION OF THE COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION PRIOR TO THE COMPACTS' EXPIRATION.
REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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PANDEMIC & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO DEVELOP A PRELIMINARY DRAFT EVACUATION PLAN FOR THE AREAS WITHIN LAVA ZONES 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 6.
FOR ADOPTION |
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PANDEMIC & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO DEVELOP A PRELIMINARY DRAFT EVACUATION PLAN FOR THE AREAS WITHIN LAVA ZONES 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 6.
FOR ADOPTION |
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JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO MORE EFFECTIVELY AND MEANINGFULLY COORDINATE THEIR POLICE ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC AWARENESS EFFORTS WITH THE STATE AND WITH HUMANE SOCIETIES AND OTHER ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNING THE DANGERS POSED BY UNLEASHED DOGS TO HUMANS AND TO OTHER ANIMALS IN PUBLIC AREAS.
FOR ADOPTION |
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URGING THE COUNTIES TO MORE EFFECTIVELY AND MEANINGFULLY COORDINATE THEIR POLICE ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC AWARENESS EFFORTS WITH THE STATE AND WITH HUMANE SOCIETIES AND OTHER ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNING THE DANGERS POSED BY UNLEASHED DOGS TO HUMANS AND TO OTHER ANIMALS IN PUBLIC AREAS.
FOR ADOPTION |
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JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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APOLOGIZING TO THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE FOR THE EFFECTIVE PROHIBITION IN HAWAII SCHOOLS OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL USE OF THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE FROM 1896 TO 1986.
FOR ADOPTION |
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APOLOGIZING TO THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE FOR THE EFFECTIVE PROHIBITION IN HAWAII SCHOOLS OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL USE OF THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE FROM 1896 TO 1986.
FOR ADOPTION |
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URGING THE ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO INCREASE POLICE PRESENCE ON THE WAI‘ANAE COAST AND THE CREATION OF A NEW POLICE DISTRICT FOR WAI‘ANAE THAT IS SEPARATE FROM KAPOLEI AND ‘EWA.
FOR ADOPTION |
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URGING THE ALLOCATION OF ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO INCREASE POLICE PRESENCE ON THE WAI‘ANAE COAST AND THE CREATION OF A NEW POLICE DISTRICT FOR WAI‘ANAE THAT IS SEPARATE FROM KAPOLEI AND ‘EWA.
FOR ADOPTION |
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JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
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REQUESTING THAT THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE.
FOR ADOPTION |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A FERAL UNGULATE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR WEST HAWAII.
FOR ADOPTION |
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CORRECTIONS, MILITARY, & VETERANS
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT PUBLIC FORUMS TO SOLICIT INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY REGARDING THE LEASE OF STATE LANDS TO THE MILITARY.
FOR ADOPTION |
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CULTURE, ARTS, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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ENCOURAGING ALL COUNTIES OF HAWAII TO CREATE A SPECIAL NUMBER PLATE DESIGN FOR MOTOR VEHICLES TO COMMEMORATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CARISSA KAINANI MOORE.
FOR ADOPTION |
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CULTURE, ARTS, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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ENCOURAGING ALL COUNTIES OF HAWAII TO CREATE A SPECIAL NUMBER PLATE DESIGN FOR MOTOR VEHICLES TO COMMEMORATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CARISSA KAINANI MOORE.
FOR ADOPTION |
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