Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa, Ka ‘Aha‘ōlelo Kau Kānawai Kanakolu Kūmākahi

THE SENATE

OF THE

THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

Moku‘āina ‘O Hawai‘i

STATE OF HAWAI'I

‘Ākoakoa Kūmau MH 2022

REGULAR SESSION OF 2022

 

 

Lā Kanalimakumamāwalu

FIFTY-EIGHTH DAY

 

29 ‘Apelila 2022 - Po‘alima - Hola 6:30 P.M.

April 29, 2022-Friday-6:30 O'CLOCK P.M.

 

 

 

Papahana O Ka Lā

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

Kāhea Papa Inoa

ROLL CALL

 

‘Āpono Mo‘olelo O Ka Puke Hālāwai

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

 

Ho‘olauna Mea Kipa

INTRODUCTIONS

 

Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina

MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR: None

 

Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Nā ‘Oihana

DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS: None

 


Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka Hale

HOUSE COMMUNICATION Nos. 809-816

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 28, 2022, the House agreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate and that said resolution has been adopted in the House:

REFERRAL

 

 

 

809

H.C.R. No. 5, S.D. 1

"AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING PIER, HOUSE, ROCK WALL, AND LANDSCAPE AREA, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON."(DLNR; Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Oahu)

FILE

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 28, 2022, the House reconsidered its action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate to the following House Bills:

 

 

 

 

810

H.B. No. 2049, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS."(Revision Bill)

FILE

 

 

 

811

H.B. No. 2112, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO CREDIT FOR REINSURANCE."(Insurance Code; Credit for Reinsurance; Bilateral Agreements; Assuming Insurer; Ceding Insurer)

FILE

 

 

 

812

H.B. No. 1411, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES."(Motor Vehicles; Vehicle Registration; Transfer of Title; Attestation; Fines)

FILE

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 2026, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO CHAPTER 92, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES."(Sunshine Law; Board Business; Informal Gatherings; Board Packets)

 

 

 

 

813

H.B. No. 1681, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES."(Transportation Network Companies; Transportation Network Company Drivers; Regulation; Permits; Motor Vehicle Insurance)

FILE

 

 

 

814

H.B. No. 1705, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES."(HDOA; Agricultural Park Leases; Extension)

FILE

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 1891, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE UNIFORM RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF CANADIAN DOMESTIC-VIOLENCE PROTECTION ORDERS ACT."(Women's Legislative Caucus; Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic-Violence Protection Orders Act)

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 1894, H.D. 3, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO HUMAN REMAINS."(Department of Health; Human Remains; Alkaline Hydrolysis; Water Cremation)

 

 

 

 

815

H.B. No. 980, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES."(Department of Human Services; Right of Entry; Vulnerable Adults; Abuse)

FILE

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 986, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING."(Newborns; Hearing Screening; Diagnostic Audiologic Evaluations; DOH)

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 987, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO HEARING AND VISION PROGRAM."(Hearing and Vision Program; Hearing Screening; Vision Screening; DOH)

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 1579, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH."(DOH; HHSC; Oahu Region; Leahi Hospital; Maluhia; Transition; Working Group)

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 1758, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO NURSES."(Nurses; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; License; Endorsement; Temporary Permits)

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 1829, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO BONDS."(State Bonds; Annual Ceiling; Private Activity Bonds; Hawaii HHFDC; Housing-related Projects; Counties; Reports)

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 2141, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO REPORTS TO THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES."(Department of Human Services; Legislative Reports)

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 2179, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES."(Collection of Delinquent Taxes; Tax Liens; Civil Judgments)

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 2233, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES."(DHS; TANF; TAONF; Housing Assistance; System Modification)

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 2248, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO SCHOOLS."(Private Schools; Unlicensed Schools; Health and Safety)

 

 

 

 

 

H.B. No. 2515, H.D. 2, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH."(DOH; Testing Laboratory; Diseases; Air Quality; Water Quality)

 

 

 

 

 

Informing the Senate that on April 28, 2022, the House discharged all conferees on the following bills:

 

 

 

 

816

H.B. No. 1488, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

"RELATING TO RESIDENCE FOR TUITION PURPOSES."(UH; Residence for Tuition Purposes)

FILE

 

 

 

 

S.B. No. 3374, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES."(UH; Workforce Development; Community Colleges; Appropriation)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa

SENATE COMMUNICATIONS: None

 

Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ka ‘Ao‘ao Ho‘okolokolo

JUDICIARY COMMUNICATIONS: None

 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT NOS. 68-92

 

68-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2098, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

69-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 1837, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO HOUSING."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

70-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2020, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO HOUSING."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

71-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 1752, H.D. 3, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO HOUSING."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

72-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2295, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

73-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 879, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO COUNTIES."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

74-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2768, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE HAWAII YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

75-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 3330, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE PUPUKEA MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

76-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2056, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO SOIL CLASSIFICATIONS."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

77-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2670, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, PLUS COMMISSION."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

78-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 206, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

79-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 2125, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

80-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 1105, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE LOAN RECOVERY FUND."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

81-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

S.B. No. 3179, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

82-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 1983, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

83-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 1586, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO DISASTER RESPONSE."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

84-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 1587, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO AN INTRASTATE MUTUAL AID SYSTEM."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

85-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2120, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

86-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2329, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

87-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2475, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

88-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2491, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

89-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 871, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

90-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2062, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

91-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 1692, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

92-22

(48 Hrs. Notice)

H.B. No. 2421, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1

"RELATING TO WOMEN'S COURT."

(Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1)

 

 

 

 

 

Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT No. 4082

 

4082

(One Day Notice)

(JDC)

G.M. No. 787

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, DEJA OSTROWSKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2026."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

4082

(One Day Notice)

(JDC)

G.M. No. 788

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAMARIN MCCARTIN, for a term to expire 06-30-2025."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

4082

(One Day Notice)

(JDC)

G.M. No. 789

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARISA ADARO, for a term to expire 06-30-2025."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

 

A‘oa‘o A ‘Ae

ADVISE AND CONSENT

 

4077

 

Status & Testimony

JDC

G.M. No. 771

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Defender Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID HAYAKAWA, for a term to expire 06-30-2026."

 

 

 

 

 

 

4078

 

Status & Testimony

HOU

G.M. No. 774

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROY KATSUDA, for a term to expire 06-30-2026."

 

 

 

 

 

 

4079

 

Status & Testimony

JDC

G.M. No. 859

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Island of Hawaii, Gubernatorial Nominee, GERALDINE GIFFIN, for a term to expire 06‑30‑2025."

 

 

 

 

 

 

4080

 

Status & Testimony

JDC

G.M. No. 818

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Registration of the Islands of Kauai and Niihau, Gubernatorial Nominee, RALPH CUSHNIE, for a term to expire 06-30-2026."

 

 

 

 

 

 

4081

 

Status & Testimony

JDC

G.M. No. 817

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on the Status of Women, Gubernatorial Nominee, JENNIFER STOTTER, for a term to expire 06‑30‑2026."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Ōlelo Ho‘oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘la

ADOPT RESOLUTIONS

 

4070

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

EDU

H.C.R. No. 51, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PRIORITIZE FUNDING FOR AIR CONDITIONING IN SCHOOLS ON HAWAII ISLAND THAT ARE REGULARLY AFFECTED BY VOG."

 

 

 

 

 

 

4071

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

EDU

H.C.R. No. 56, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A FILIPINO HISTORY, CULTURE, AND IDENTITY SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS."

 

 

 

 

 

 

4072

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

TRS

H.C.R. No. 29

"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."

 

 

 

 

 

 

4073

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

TRS

H.C.R. No. 156

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO EXPEDITE WORK ON THE MAIPALAOA BRIDGE IN MAILI, OAHU AND IMPROVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SUPPORT ON THE WAIANAE COAST AND URGING VARIOUS ENTITIES TO WORK TOGETHER TO IMMEDIATELY OPEN THE SECTION OF THE WAIANAE COAST EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD SYSTEM EXTENDING PAAKEA ROAD OUT TO LUALUALEI NAVAL ROAD FOR PUBLIC USE ON A PERMANENT BASIS."

 

 

 

 

 

 

4074

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

TRS

H.C.R. No. 182

"REQUESTING THAT THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE."

 

 

 

 

 

 

4075

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

TRS/WTL

H.C.R. No. 93

"REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PURCHASE CERTAIN TAX MAP KEY PARCELS TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING AND OTHER COMMUNITY NEEDS, AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU."

 

 

 

 

 

 

4076

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

TRS/EDU

H.C.R. No. 125

"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION AND EDUCATION."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ho‘ouna Kōmike Ho‘olohe A Ho‘ouna Hou Paha

REFERRALS AND RE-REFERRALS

 

Ho‘oka‘a‘ike ‘Ē A‘e

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS: None

 

Hana ‘Ē A‘e

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

 

·         Reconsideration of Disagreement to House Amendments; Motion to Agree; One Day Notice for Final Reading

 

S.B. No. 573, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

AEN/PSM, JDC

"RELATING TO WILDLIFE." (Wildlife; Habitat Conservation Plans)

 

 

 

 

 

 

S.B. No. 2359, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

"RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII." (University of Hawaii; Expanded Programs; Degrees in Education)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ho‘olaha

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

 

Ke Pani ‘Ana

ADJOURNMENT