OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER

THIRTY-FIRST STATE LEGISLATURE

 

COMMITTEE REFERRALS

 

 

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NO. 27

29TH LEGISLATIVE DAY - MARCH 14, 2022

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Committee Abbreviations:

 


AGR -  Agriculture

CAI -    Culture, Arts, & International Affairs

CMV -  Corrections, Military, & Veterans

CPC -   Consumer Protection & Commerce

ECD -   Economic Development

EDN -  Education

EEP -   Energy & Environmental Protection

FIN -    Finance

GVR -  Government Reform

HET -   Higher Education & Technology

HHH -  Health, Human Services, & Homelessness

HSG -   Housing

JHA -   Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

LAT -   Labor & Tourism

LMG -  Legislative Management

PDP -   Pandemic & Disaster Preparedness

TRN -   Transportation

WAL -  Water & Land

 


 

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Committee

 

 

REFERRAL

 

HR41

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO ENGAGE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT PRESENCE WITHIN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

 

EEP, CPC

HR42

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE ISSUES AND BARRIERS TO THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS IN MULTI-UNIT DWELLINGS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CHANGES TO STATUTES, RULES, AND OTHER GUIDANCE TO HELP CLARIFY AND FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS IN MULTI-UNIT DWELLINGS.

 

EEP, CPC

HR43

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONSIDER EFFORTS TO MITIGATE HIGH ENERGY BURDENS FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME CUSTOMERS AND INVESTIGATE HOW TO INTEGRATE CONSIDERATIONS OF ENERGY EQUITY AND JUSTICE ACROSS ITS WORK.

 

EEP

HR44

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS' DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CREATE A HAWAII LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH PAYING FOR THEIR HOME ENERGY.

 

EEP

HR45

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECOGNIZE AND REMEDY STATEWIDE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION INEQUITIES BY INCREASING AND PRIORITIZING SCHOOL BUS SERVICES FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN FROM LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES.

 

EDN, JHA

HR46

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

 

EDN, FIN

HR47

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ENDORSE THE NEW PLASTICS ECONOMY GLOBAL COMMITMENT AND THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO SET TARGETS TO FULFILL THE NEW PLASTICS ECONOMY GLOBAL COMMITMENT.

 

EEP, FIN

HR48

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE MEDIA LITERACY AND PROMOTE DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP.

 

CPC

HR49

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS THE RISE IN ILLEGAL TEXT MESSAGES.

 

CPC

HR50

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

 

EDN, JHA

HR51

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE NAMING OF A UNITED STATES NAVY SURFACE COMBATANT SHIP AFTER FIREMAN SECOND CLASS AND CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT TELESFORO TRINIDAD.

 

CMV, JHA

HR52

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A ONE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A BASIC INCOME TO QUALIFIED ADULTS WHO ARE VERIFIED VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING OR WHO ARE FEMALE OR SEXUAL AND GENDER MINORITY INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO EXIT THE SEX TRADE.

 

HHH, JHA

HR53

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF STILLBIRTH.

 

HHH, CPC

HR54

REQUESTING PUBLIC UTILITIES TO PROVIDE A FIFTY PERCENT RATE DISCOUNT TO RETIRED SENIOR CITIZENS.

 

EEP, FIN

HR55

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO ENSURE GREATER PUBLIC INPUT PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF WIND MACHINES HAVING A RATED CAPACITY OF UP TO ONE HUNDRED KILOWATTS.

 

EEP, JHA

HR56

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO NOTIFY BENEFICIARIES THROUGH BENEFICIARY CONSULTATION PRIOR TO DISPOSING OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND TO EXERCISE OTHER PROTECTIONS OF BENEFICIARY INTERESTS.

 

JHA, FIN

HR57

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT VERY LOW INCOME NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES.

 

JHA, FIN

HR58

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE NECESSITY OF MANDATORY REFERRALS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR INVESTIGATION OR INTERVENTION IN ALL CASES OF ALLEGED DOMESTIC ABUSE INVOLVING A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER WHO IS A MINOR OR INCAPACITATED PERSON.

 

HHH, JHA

HR59

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DEVELOP A CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR HUNTERS TO BECOME CERTIFIED INSPECTORS IN ORDER TO INSPECT THEIR OWN GAME FOR SALE.

 

AGR, CPC

HR60

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A TELEHEALTH AND TELEPHONIC SERVICES WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS THE COMPLEXITIES SURROUNDING THE APPROPRIATE USE OF TELEHEALTH AND TELEPHONIC SERVICES, BY SPECIALTY CARE AREA, AND COVERAGE OF THESE SERVICES BY HEALTH INSURANCE.

 

HHH, CPC

HR61

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE EXISTING PERSONAL TRANSITION PLAN COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR EACH STUDENT.

 

EDN, CPC

HR62

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 AS CHILD CARE PROVIDER APPRECIATION MONTH.

 

HHH, CPC

HR63

URGING MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII TO UPGRADE THE CAPACITY OF ITS SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND REDUNDANCY OF THE COMPONENTS TO ENSURE THAT FINAL EFFLUENT QUALITY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS.

 

EEP

HR64

URGING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HONOR MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL'S 132 FALLEN SOLDIERS BY SAFEGUARDING AND PRESERVING THE NAME OF MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL.

 

EDN, JHA

HR65

REQUESTING STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT EMPLOYMENT FIRST PRINCIPLES IN HIRING PRACTICES AND ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ADMINISTERED OR FUNDED BY THE STATE AND COUNTIES, INCLUDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT HELP PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT.

 

LAT, HHH

HR66

URGING EACH COUNTY TO CURB THE PROLIFERATION OF ILLEGAL VACATION RENTALS.

 

JHA

HR67

URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO RENAME THE JAMES B. CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD AFTER FORMER REPRESENTATIVE KEN ITO.

 

EDN, FIN

HR68

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND PARTNERS TO UTILIZE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 45-230 KULAULI STREET, KANEOHE, HAWAII, FOR AQUACULTURE PURPOSES THAT WILL NOT UNREASONABLY INTERFERE WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S REGULAR USE OF THE PROPERTY.

 

AGR, JHA

HR69

CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE ANY CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH GOVERNMENT ENTITIES SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES ON LAND FOR TRAIL USERS AND WHAT CONSTITUTES PROPER PUBLIC NOTICE OF A TRAIL USER'S ILLEGAL PRESENCE ON LAND FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF LAW.

 

WAL, JHA

HR70

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE TEN AGRICULTURAL PARKS OPERATED BY THE AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

 

AGR, FIN

HR71

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO IMPLEMENT BIRTH CONTROL STRATEGIES TO CURTAIL THE PIGEON POPULATION AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

 

AGR, FIN

HR72

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO UNDERTAKE BEACH NOURISHMENT FROM LANIAKEA BEACH TO VELZYLAND BEACH ON THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU.

 

WAL, FIN

HR73

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPANDING THE MOUNT KA‘ALA NATURAL AREA RESERVE TO INCLUDE THE SLOPES OF MOUNT KA‘ALA, PARTICULARLY IN THE WAIALUA DIRECTION.

 

WAL, FIN

HR74

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMMEDIATELY ADDRESS OUTSTANDING VIOLATIONS RELATING TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 54-406 KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY IN HAUULA AND DESIGNATED AS TAX MAP KEY 5-4-004:021.

 

WAL, JHA

HR75

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE "MADE IN HAWAII" AND "HAWAII MADE" BRANDS AND PREPARE A PLAN TO ENCOURAGE AND ENFORCE THE USE OF THOSE BRANDS.

 

ECD, FIN

HR76

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF DOMESTIC OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS.

 

ECD, FIN

HR77

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES BRANCH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.

 

HHH, FIN

HR78

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A NEW POLICE DISTRICT IN LEEWARD OAHU TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE POLICE SERVICES AND LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE FOR GROWING LEEWARD OAHU COMMUNITIES.

 

JHA

HR80

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO RELEASE REPORTS ON THE DEFUELING PROGRESS REGARDING THE RED HILL FUEL TANKS EVERY WEEK UNTIL COMPLETION.

 

HHH/EEP, CPC

HR81

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR CERTAIN SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2022-2023 AND 2023-2024 FOR RESIDENTIAL, OUTPATIENT, AND ADOLESCENT SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES.

 

HHH

HR82

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT'S ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROGRAM TO FORM A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND USER-FRIENDLY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROGRAM'S WEBSITE.

 

EEP

HR83

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EMPLOY THE TEAM 6B CONTACT TRACING TEAM AS PERMANENT STAFF AND HIRE OTHER MEMBERS FROM THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITIES IN AN EFFORT TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH INEQUITIES THAT EXIST AND CREATE BETTER ACCESS TO CULTURALLY RELEVANT PROGRAMS FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS.

 

HHH, JHA

HR84

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD TO ENSURE THAT THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD INCLUDES AT LEAST TWO MEMBERS WITH EXPERTISE IN SPECIALTY STRUCTURAL CONTRACTING.

 

CPC

HR85

DECLARING OVERMILITARIZATION TO BE A THREAT TO THE SECURITY OF HAWAII AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY AND URGING PRIORITIZATION OF HUMANITARIAN AID IN THE UNITED STATES' RESPONSE TO THE UKRAINIAN CONFLICT AND INCREASED EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION.

 

CMV, JHA

HR86

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ASSIST COFFEE FARMERS IN PURCHASING ORGANIC FERTILIZER TO PREVENT COFFEE LEAF RUST.

 

AGR

HR87

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.

 

WAL

HR88

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXAMINE ISSUES AND BARRIERS TO ENFORCEMENT TO REDUCE NOISE FROM TWO-STROKE ENGINES, MOPEDS AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING CHANGES TO STATUTES, RULES, AND OTHER GUIDANCE NEEDED TO HELP REDUCE NOISE FROM THESE SOURCES.

 

HHH

HR89

CONVENING A WORKING GROUP ON THE GOVERNANCE OF HOUSING SUBDIVISIONS IN THE PUNA DISTRICT, HAWAII COUNTY.

 

HSG, CPC

HR90

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN THE PEARL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

 

EDN, FIN

HR91

REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR CREATE A CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL ON FEDERAL AFFAIRS.

 

JHA, FIN

HR92

REQUESTING THAT JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM AND THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH A RECREATIONAL AREA IN THE EAST LOCH OF PEARL HARBOR.

 

WAL/CMV, FIN

HR93

REQUESTING THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD TO PREPARE A REPORT CONTAINING A ROAD MAP, INCLUDING PROPOSED LEGISLATION, FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACT 46, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2020.

 

EDN, FIN

HR94

URGING THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW ITS ORDINANCE ON CHICKENS, INVESTIGATE THE ORDINANCE'S ROLE IN CONTRIBUTING TO THE GROWING POPULATION OF FERAL CHICKENS, AND TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE THE GROWING PROBLEM OF FERAL CHICKENS.

 

AGR, JHA

HR95

URGING THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS SUPPORTING THE REORGANIZATION OF IMPORTANT MILITARY ASSETS AND PROPERTY FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS.

 

CMV, JHA

HR96

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.

 

JHA, FIN

HR97

URGING AND APPLYING TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE CALLING OF A CONVENTION OF THE STATES, LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES THAT LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR OFFICIALS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

 

JHA, FIN

HR98

REQUESTING THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS AREAS IN KOOLAULOA THAT ARE MOST VULNERABLE TO SEA LEVEL RISE.

 

WAL, FIN

HR99

URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO INCREASE FINES, FEES, AND ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS REGARDING TOUR BUS OPERATORS WHO VIOLATE STATE LAW.

 

TRN, JHA

HR100

URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RENAME THE RUSSIAN FORT ELISABETH STATE HISTORICAL PARK IN WAIMEA, KAUA‘I, AS "PA‘ULA‘ULA".

 

WAL, JHA

HR101

URGING THE COUNTIES TO RECOGNIZE 911 EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHERS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS.

 

LAT, FIN

HR102

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REPEAL THE $10,000 LIMITATION ON THE DEDUCTION FOR STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ENACTED BY THE FEDERAL TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT OF 2017.

 

ECD, FIN

HR103

RECOGNIZING APRIL 17 THROUGH APRIL 23, 2022, AS VOLUNTEER WEEK IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

 

CAI, JHA

HR104

URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO COMBAT HOSTILE AND HARMFUL ACTIONS BY PROFIT-DRIVEN INVESTORS AND AGGREGATORS PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE'S LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.

 

HSG

HR105

DESIGNATING THE WAIANAE MOKU KUPUNA COUNCIL AS AN ADVISORY RESOURCE TO THE ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII REPRESENTING THE WAIANAE MOKU COMMUNITY.

 

CAI, JHA

HR106

REQUESTING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INITIATION OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.

 

CAI, JHA

HR107

ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE SERVICES AT THE WAI‘ANAE CONVENIENCE CENTER.

 

EEP, FIN

HR108

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT A CREATIVE RESURGENCE COORDINATOR TO THE GOVERNOR'S CABINET.

 

ECD, FIN

HR109

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO AFFIRM THE SAFE ACCESS OAHU PROGRAM WILL NOT BE UNNECESSARILY EXTENDED BEYOND THE MARCH 5, 2022, SUNSET DATE.

 

PDP, JHA

HR110

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF PERMITTING THE SALE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS AND IMPOSING A TAX ON THE SALE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS.

 

CPC, FIN

HR111

URGING THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO FUND THE CORE SERVICES FOR THE PEOPLE OF OAHU BEFORE FUNDING THE RAIL WITH ITS NEW HOTEL ROOM TAX.

 

FIN

HR112

REQUESTING THE STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CREATE A DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS HOUSING CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

 

LMG, JHA

HR113

EVALUATING THE FREQUENCY OF UNTOWARD CRIMINAL EVENTS IN PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS AND THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF AN INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN PRESERVING PUBLIC SAFETY.

 

HHH, JHA

HR114

URGING FAIR TREATMENT OF HAWAII KAI'S ELDERLY FARMERS BY KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS BY EXTENDING THEIR FARM LEASES AND/OR POSTPONING THE DEADLINE FOR CAPPING THEIR CESSPOOLS.

 

AGR, JHA

HR115

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS' DIVISION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO EXTEND THE DIGITAL CURRENCY INNOVATION LAB PILOT PROJECT.

 

ECD, FIN

HR116

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A LAND TRANSFER TASK FORCE TO REVIEW CERTAIN LANDS FOR EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

 

WAL, JHA

HR117

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE INTERCEPTING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.

 

HHH

HR118

URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT AN EFFICIENT, STREAMLINED PROCESS FOR REVIEWING ELECTRIC UTILITIES' REQUESTS TO PROVIDE MIDDLE MILE BROADBAND SERVICES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE STATE'S EFFORTS TO EXPEDITE BROADBAND ACCESS AND EQUITY.

 

HET, CPC

HR119

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.

 

CAI, FIN

HR120

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO INVESTIGATE AND ADDRESS THE FEASIBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF A NURSING PROGRAM AT HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

 

HHH, HET

HR121

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.

 

CAI, HET

HR122

URGING THE STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO WORK WITH THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTER, THE FILIPINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN HAWAI‘I, AND OTHER CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII, AS APPROPRIATE, TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN OUTREACH PROGRAM AIMED AT INFORMING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.

 

HHH, JHA

HR123

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE NECESSITY FOR HAWAII'S CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM UNDER CHAPTER 323D, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

 

HHH, CPC

HR124

URGING THE COUNTIES TO ADJUST REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES TO ADDRESS THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF MONSTER HOMES.

 

WAL, FIN

HR125

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

 

TRN, FIN

HR126

URGING ALL STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO FOLLOW THE TRUE INTENT OF CHAPTER 201H, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, AND THE EXPRESS PROVISIONS OF SECTION 201H-38, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, RATHER THAN IMPOSE ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND PROCESSES, TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN HAWAII.

 

HSG

HR127

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII INFORMATION PORTAL.

 

LAT, FIN

HR128

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.

 

JHA

HR129

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP PROTOCOLS FOR HOSPITALS IN THE STATE TO IMPROVE THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE.

 

HHH

HR130

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.

 

JHA

HR131

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP PLANS, STRATEGIES, AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STATEWIDE FLOOD MITIGATION AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT OVER THE NEXT CENTURY.

 

WAL, FIN

HR132

URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY.

 

WAL, JHA

HR133

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADMINISTER THE EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BY AUDITING THE AMOUNTS PAID FOR HEALTH CARE AND AMOUNTS PAID FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

 

LAT, FIN

HR134

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS FOCUS ON PLACE-BASED RESPONSIVENESS TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND PREPARING STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN A GROWING GREEN ECONOMY.

 

EDN, FIN

HR135

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND ADD FARM TO SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION STANDARDS TO THE ANNUAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL EVALUATIONS.

 

EDN, FIN

HR136

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO LEAD COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOPS REGARDING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NORTH SHORE COASTAL RESILIENCE WORKING GROUP AND SEEK PUBLIC INPUT FROM INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN COASTAL RESILIENCE PLAN FOR THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU.

 

WAL, FIN

HR137

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH OR CONTRACT WITH A VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDER TO MAINTAIN AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF SEX TRAFFICKING.

 

HHH

HR138

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A STUDENT-LED WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR ACTIVE INCLUSION OF DIVERSE IDENTITIES WITHIN AND BEYOND SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION, TO TEACH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE IDEAS AROUND MUTUAL RESPECT IN RELATIONSHIPS, AND TO FIND SITES OF POTENTIAL ACTIVE INCLUSION OF THESE IDENTITIES IN SEXUAL HEALTH CURRICULA, ALL WITHIN THE FRAMING PRINCIPLES OF ALOHA KEKAHI I KEKAHI.

 

EDN, FIN

HR139

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS REGARDING THE SCOPES OF PRACTICE FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.

 

HHH

HR140

RECOGNIZING ERNEST "ERNIE" LAU AND HIS ROLE IN PROTECTING HAWAII'S WATER SUPPLY AND ESTABLISHING THE "ERNIE LAU WATER PROTECTOR POSTER CONTEST".

 

WAL, JHA

HR141

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.

 

TRN, FIN

HR142

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF THE MANAGED-CARE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADMINISTER THE STATE'S MEDICAID PROGRAM.

 

HHH, FIN

HR143

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.

 

JHA, FIN

HR144

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SCHEDULE A CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT HEARING TO INVESTIGATE THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION AND AMEND THE NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION REPATRIATION ACT TO REQUIRE FREE, PRIOR AND INFORMED CONSENT OF NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBES, ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATIONS BEFORE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.

 

WAL, JHA

HR145

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO RETURN CROWN LANDS TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS.

 

JHA, FIN

HR146

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A RECOMMENDATION FOR A STATUTORY STANDARD FOR THE TREATMENT OF DELIBERATIVE AND PREDECISIONAL AGENCY RECORDS.

 

GVR, JHA

HR147

REQUESTING THAT THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION ASSIST THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WITH OBTAINING A FEDERAL EXEMPTION FOR THE STATE AUTHORIZED USE OF CANNABIS IN HAWAII.

 

HHH, CPC

HR148

ENDORSING AND ADOPTING THE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS TO ACHIEVE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 16 OF PEACE, JUSTICE, AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS OF THE 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.

 

CAI, JHA

HR149

REQUESTING THE ADOPTION OF A STATE POLICY ASSURING THAT SAVINGS REALIZED BY THE STATE THROUGH THE EXTENSION OF FEDERAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE PAYMENTS OF ONE HUNDRED PERCENT FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS IS USED TO ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES EXPERIENCED BY HAWAIIAN COMMUNITIES.

 

HHH, JHA

HR150

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CUSTOMER SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO FULLY STAFF ITS DRIVER LICENSING CENTERS AND EXPEDITE THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING A STATE IDENTIFICATION CARD FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.

 

HHH

HR151

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE POTENTIAL NEW REVENUE FOR THE STATE RESULTING FROM A TAX ON ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.

 

HHH, FIN

HR152

RECOGNIZING THE PERIOD BETWEEN 2022 AND 2032 AS THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DECADE OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES.

 

CAI, JHA

HR153

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO DEVELOP AN OPTION THAT ALLOWS STATE RESIDENTS TO REMIT THEIR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAXES AND FEES ON A PRO-RATED BIANNUAL BASIS AND CONSIDER A PROCESS THAT ESTABLISHES A MORATORIUM ON MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAXES AND FEES.

 

TRN, FIN

HR154

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO USE THE WAI‘ANAE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLAN, INCLUDING ANY UPDATES THAT MAY BE ENACTED BY ORDINANCE, WHEN APPROVING PLANNING PERMITS ISSUED FOR DEVELOPMENTS ON THE WAI‘ANAE COAST.

 

WAL

HR155

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ADDRESS THE ONGOING HOUSELESSNESS CRISIS AND DEVELOP SOLUTIONS FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SERVICES FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS WHILE ENSURING COMMUNITY SAFETY.

 

HHH

HR156

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.

 

TRN

HR157

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.

 

JHA

HR158

DENOUNCING RUSSIA'S ACTIONS CAUSING A HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN UKRAINE AND URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE CONCRETE ACTION TO SUPPORT UKRAINIAN REFUGEES AND TO INCREASE THE REFUGEE LIMITS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND INCREASE FUNDING RELATED TO THOSE EFFORTS.

 

CAI, JHA

HR159

RECOGNIZING THE HISTORIC, CULTURAL, AND STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS AMONG THE PEOPLES OF OCEANIA, OF WHICH HAWAI‘I IS A PART, AND URGING GREATER COLLABORATION WITH GOVERNMENTS OF NATIONS AND PROGRAMS AND TRAINING TO COMBAT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PACIFIC ISLAND COMMUNITIES.

 

CAI, JHA

HR160

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.

 

CAI, JHA

HR161

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.

 

CAI, FIN

HR162

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.

 

CAI, FIN

HR163

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PRIORITIZE TESTING AND RESEARCH OF BEACH SAND CONTAMINATION LEVELS AT POKAI BAY AND REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PRIORITIZE RENOVATIONS OF THE RESTROOM FACILITIES AT POKAI BAY.

 

WAL, FIN

HR164

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURAL EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ADDRESS LEARNING LOSS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

 

EDN, FIN

HR165

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.

 

HET, CPC

HR166

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH A HAWAII COMMISSION ON THE UNITED STATES SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL BY EXECUTIVE ORDER.

 

CAI, JHA

HR167

URGING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT FEDERAL LEGISLATION GRANTING STATEHOOD TO THE PEOPLE OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

 

CAI, JHA

HR168

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO RECAPTURE, RETAIN, AND SHARE THE CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE OF LIMU KALA.

 

CAI, JHA

HR169

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CERTIFY GOOD STANDING FOR ALL LESSEES OF STATE PUBLIC LANDS AND PROHIBIT THE STATE FROM LEASING OR RENEWING THE LEASE OF ANY PUBLIC LANDS TO ANY INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATION, OR PUBLIC AGENCY THAT HAS NOT MET ALL FINANCIAL, CONTRACTUAL, AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS.

 

WAL, JHA

HR170

URGING THE COUNTIES TO UTILIZE AN EMPTY HOMES TAX AS A MEANS OF ADDRESSING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE.

 

HSG, FIN

HR171

COMMITTING TO PROVIDE GREATER PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS BY ADOPTING RULES TO ALLOW FOR VIRTUAL TESTIMONY, HEARING RECORDINGS, AND INTERNET BROADCASTS OF HEARINGS BEYOND PERIODS OF CATASTROPHIC EVENTS.

 

LMG, FIN

HR172

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE VICE PRINCIPAL  DEAN OF STUDENTS FOR THE LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL BOARDING PROGRAM.

 

EDN, FIN

HR173

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE SEPARATION OF COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT BANKING FUNCTIONS THROUGH THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE GLASS-STEAGALL ACT OF 1933 OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION.

 

CPC, FIN

HR174

URGING THE JUDICIARY TO CONSIDER GRANDPARENT VISITATION RIGHTS WHEN AWARDING VISITATION DURING CUSTODY DISPUTES.

 

HHH, JHA

HR175

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ADOPT OR AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OR DEPLOYMENT OF FACILITIES THAT USE FIFTH-GENERATION CELLULAR NETWORK TECHNOLOGY, OR 5G TECHNOLOGY, NEAR STATE AIRPORTS AND NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT.

 

TRN, CPC

HR176

URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO APPOINT HARBOR AGENTS AS ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR THE PURPOSES OF ENFORCING PARKING VIOLATIONS AT SMALL BOAT HARBORS IN THE STATE.

 

WAL, JHA

HR177

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO EXPLORE, THROUGH ITS DOCKET PROCESS, THE FEASIBILITY OF RELOCATING ABOVE-GROUND ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES AND DISTRIBUTION LINES UNDERGROUND IN HIGH-RISK AREAS ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI.

 

EEP, CPC

HR178

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT SENSORY ROOMS FOR CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IN ALL SCHOOLS.

 

EDN, FIN

HR179

URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF ZERO EMISSIONS INTERISLAND TRANSPORTATION.

 

TRN, EEP

HR180

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP AND VARIOUS COMMITTEES TO CREATE AND RECOMMEND FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY SUBSIDIES FOR THE TRANSPORT OF WATERBORNE CARGO CONSISTENT WITH THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE WATER CARRIERS WORKING GROUP'S FINAL REPORT.

 

TRN, FIN

HR181

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.

 

TRN, FIN

HR182

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.

 

CMV

HR183

REQUESTING HOTELS AND RESORTS IN THE STATE TO IMMEDIATELY REHIRE OR RECALL EMPLOYEES WHO WERE LAID OFF OR PLACED ON LEAVE AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

 

LAT, FIN

HR184

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.

 

JHA, FIN

HCR46

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO ENGAGE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT PRESENCE WITHIN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

 

EEP, CPC

HCR47

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE ISSUES AND BARRIERS TO THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS IN MULTI-UNIT DWELLINGS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CHANGES TO STATUTES, RULES, AND OTHER GUIDANCE TO HELP CLARIFY AND FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS IN MULTI-UNIT DWELLINGS.

 

EEP, CPC

HCR48

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONSIDER EFFORTS TO MITIGATE HIGH ENERGY BURDENS FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME CUSTOMERS AND INVESTIGATE HOW TO INTEGRATE CONSIDERATIONS OF ENERGY EQUITY AND JUSTICE ACROSS ITS WORK.

 

EEP

HCR49

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS' DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CREATE A HAWAII LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH PAYING FOR THEIR HOME ENERGY.

 

EEP

HCR50

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO RECOGNIZE AND REMEDY STATEWIDE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION INEQUITIES BY INCREASING AND PRIORITIZING SCHOOL BUS SERVICES FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN FROM LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES.

 

EDN, JHA

HCR51

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

 

EDN, FIN

HCR52

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ENDORSE THE NEW PLASTICS ECONOMY GLOBAL COMMITMENT AND THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO SET TARGETS TO FULFILL THE NEW PLASTICS ECONOMY GLOBAL COMMITMENT.

 

EEP, FIN

HCR53

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE MEDIA LITERACY AND PROMOTE DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP.

 

CPC

HCR54

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS THE RISE IN ILLEGAL TEXT MESSAGES.

 

CPC

HCR55

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO UPDATE A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF UNDERGROUNDING THE STATE'S UTILITY FACILITIES.

 

EEP, JHA

HCR56

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

 

EDN, JHA

HCR57

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE NAMING OF A UNITED STATES NAVY SURFACE COMBATANT SHIP AFTER FIREMAN SECOND CLASS AND CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT TELESFORO TRINIDAD.

 

CMV, JHA

HCR58

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A ONE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A BASIC INCOME TO QUALIFIED ADULTS WHO ARE VERIFIED VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING OR WHO ARE FEMALE OR SEXUAL AND GENDER MINORITY INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO EXIT THE SEX TRADE.

 

HHH, JHA

HCR59

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF STILLBIRTH.

 

HHH, CPC

HCR60

REQUESTING PUBLIC UTILITIES TO PROVIDE A FIFTY PERCENT RATE DISCOUNT TO RETIRED SENIOR CITIZENS.

 

EEP, FIN

HCR61

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO ENSURE GREATER PUBLIC INPUT PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF WIND MACHINES HAVING A RATED CAPACITY OF UP TO ONE HUNDRED KILOWATTS.

 

EEP, JHA

HCR62

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO NOTIFY BENEFICIARIES THROUGH BENEFICIARY CONSULTATION PRIOR TO DISPOSING OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND TO EXERCISE OTHER PROTECTIONS OF BENEFICIARY INTERESTS.

 

JHA, FIN

HCR63

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT VERY LOW INCOME NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES.

 

JHA, FIN

HCR64

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE NECESSITY OF MANDATORY REFERRALS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR INVESTIGATION OR INTERVENTION IN ALL CASES OF ALLEGED DOMESTIC ABUSE INVOLVING A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER WHO IS A MINOR OR INCAPACITATED PERSON.

 

HHH, JHA

HCR65

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DEVELOP A CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR HUNTERS TO BECOME CERTIFIED INSPECTORS IN ORDER TO INSPECT THEIR OWN GAME FOR SALE.

 

AGR, CPC

HCR66

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A TELEHEALTH AND TELEPHONIC SERVICES WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS THE COMPLEXITIES SURROUNDING THE APPROPRIATE USE OF TELEHEALTH AND TELEPHONIC SERVICES, BY SPECIALTY CARE AREA, AND COVERAGE OF THESE SERVICES BY HEALTH INSURANCE.

 

HHH, CPC

HCR67

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.

 

PDP, HHH

HCR68

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE THE TEACHING OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE EXISTING PERSONAL TRANSITION PLAN COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR EACH STUDENT.

 

EDN, CPC

HCR69

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 AS CHILD CARE PROVIDER APPRECIATION MONTH.

 

HHH, CPC

HCR70

URGING MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII TO UPGRADE THE CAPACITY OF ITS SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND REDUNDANCY OF THE COMPONENTS TO ENSURE THAT FINAL EFFLUENT QUALITY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS.

 

EEP

HCR71

URGING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HONOR MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL'S 132 FALLEN SOLDIERS BY SAFEGUARDING AND PRESERVING THE NAME OF MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL.

 

EDN, JHA

HCR72

REQUESTING STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT EMPLOYMENT FIRST PRINCIPLES IN HIRING PRACTICES AND ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ADMINISTERED OR FUNDED BY THE STATE AND COUNTIES, INCLUDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT HELP PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT.

 

LAT, HHH

HCR73

URGING EACH COUNTY TO CURB THE PROLIFERATION OF ILLEGAL VACATION RENTALS.

 

JHA

HCR74

URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO RENAME THE JAMES B. CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD AFTER FORMER REPRESENTATIVE KEN ITO.

 

EDN, FIN

HCR75

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND PARTNERS TO UTILIZE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 45-230 KULAULI STREET, KANEOHE, HAWAII, FOR AQUACULTURE PURPOSES THAT WILL NOT UNREASONABLY INTERFERE WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S REGULAR USE OF THE PROPERTY.

 

AGR, JHA

HCR76

CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE ANY CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH GOVERNMENT ENTITIES SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE SERVICES ON LAND FOR TRAIL USERS AND WHAT CONSTITUTES PROPER PUBLIC NOTICE OF A TRAIL USER'S ILLEGAL PRESENCE ON LAND FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF LAW.

 

WAL, JHA

HCR77

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE TEN AGRICULTURAL PARKS OPERATED BY THE AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

 

AGR, FIN

HCR78

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO IMPLEMENT BIRTH CONTROL STRATEGIES TO CURTAIL THE PIGEON POPULATION AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

 

AGR, FIN

HCR79

REQUESTING THAT A WORKING GROUP BE CONVENED TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO PREVENT THE RE-OCCURRENCE OF WILDFIRES ON WAAHILA RIDGE NEAR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.

 

WAL, JHA

HCR80

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ARCHIVES TO CURATE AND MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE THE HARRY B. SORIA, JR., AND KILOHANA SILVE COLLECTION.

 

CAI, JHA

HCR81

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO UNDERTAKE BEACH NOURISHMENT FROM LANIAKEA BEACH TO VELZYLAND BEACH ON THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU.

 

WAL, FIN

HCR82

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPANDING THE MOUNT KA‘ALA NATURAL AREA RESERVE TO INCLUDE THE SLOPES OF MOUNT KA‘ALA, PARTICULARLY IN THE WAIALUA DIRECTION.

 

WAL, FIN

HCR83

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMMEDIATELY ADDRESS OUTSTANDING VIOLATIONS RELATING TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 54-406 KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY IN HAUULA AND DESIGNATED AS TAX MAP KEY 5-4-004:021.

 

WAL, JHA

HCR84

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE "MADE IN HAWAII" AND "HAWAII MADE" BRANDS AND PREPARE A PLAN TO ENCOURAGE AND ENFORCE THE USE OF THOSE BRANDS.

 

ECD, FIN

HCR85

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF DOMESTIC OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS.

 

ECD, FIN

HCR86

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES BRANCH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.

 

HHH, FIN

HCR87

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A NEW POLICE DISTRICT IN LEEWARD OAHU TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE POLICE SERVICES AND LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE FOR GROWING LEEWARD OAHU COMMUNITIES.

 

JHA

HCR88

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR CERTAIN SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2022-2023 AND 2023-2024 FOR RESIDENTIAL, OUTPATIENT, AND ADOLESCENT SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES.

 

HHH

HCR89

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EMPLOY THE TEAM 6B CONTACT TRACING TEAM AS PERMANENT STAFF AND HIRE OTHER MEMBERS FROM THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITIES IN AN EFFORT TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH INEQUITIES THAT EXIST AND CREATE BETTER ACCESS TO CULTURALLY RELEVANT PROGRAMS FOR NATIVE HAWAIIANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS.

 

HHH, JHA

HCR90

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD TO ENSURE THAT THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD INCLUDES AT LEAST TWO MEMBERS WITH EXPERTISE IN SPECIALTY STRUCTURAL CONTRACTING.

 

CPC

HCR91

DECLARING OVERMILITARIZATION TO BE A THREAT TO THE SECURITY OF HAWAII AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY AND URGING PRIORITIZATION OF HUMANITARIAN AID IN THE UNITED STATES' RESPONSE TO THE UKRAINIAN CONFLICT AND INCREASED EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION.

 

CMV, JHA

HCR92

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ASSIST COFFEE FARMERS IN PURCHASING ORGANIC FERTILIZER TO PREVENT COFFEE LEAF RUST.

 

AGR

HCR93

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.

 

WAL

HCR94

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXAMINE ISSUES AND BARRIERS TO ENFORCEMENT TO REDUCE NOISE FROM TWO-STROKE ENGINES, MOPEDS AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING CHANGES TO STATUTES, RULES, AND OTHER GUIDANCE NEEDED TO HELP REDUCE NOISE FROM THESE SOURCES.

 

HHH

HCR95

CONVENING A WORKING GROUP ON THE GOVERNANCE OF HOUSING SUBDIVISIONS IN THE PUNA DISTRICT, HAWAII COUNTY.

 

HSG, CPC

HCR96

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN THE PEARL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

 

EDN, FIN

HCR97

REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR CREATE A CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL ON FEDERAL AFFAIRS.

 

JHA, FIN

HCR98

REQUESTING THAT JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM AND THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH A RECREATIONAL AREA IN THE EAST LOCH OF PEARL HARBOR.

 

WAL/CMV, FIN

HCR99

URGING THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW ITS ORDINANCE ON CHICKENS, INVESTIGATE THE ORDINANCE'S ROLE IN CONTRIBUTING TO THE GROWING POPULATION OF FERAL CHICKENS, AND TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE THE GROWING PROBLEM OF FERAL CHICKENS.

 

AGR, JHA

HCR100

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.

 

JHA, FIN

HCR101

URGING AND APPLYING TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE CALLING OF A CONVENTION OF THE STATES, LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES THAT LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR OFFICIALS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

 

JHA, FIN

HCR102

URGING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND THE HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL TO CREATE A SEPARATE DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY'S OCEAN SAFETY AND LIFEGUARD SERVICES.

 

WAL, FIN

HCR103

URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO INCREASE FINES, FEES, AND ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS REGARDING TOUR BUS OPERATORS WHO VIOLATE STATE LAW.

 

TRN, JHA

HCR104

URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RENAME THE RUSSIAN FORT ELISABETH STATE HISTORICAL PARK IN WAIMEA, KAUA‘I, AS "PA‘ULA‘ULA".

 

WAL, JHA

HCR105

URGING THE COUNTIES TO RECOGNIZE 911 EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHERS AS FIRST RESPONDERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS.

 

LAT, FIN

HCR106

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REPEAL THE $10,000 LIMITATION ON THE DEDUCTION FOR STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ENACTED BY THE FEDERAL TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT OF 2017.

 

ECD, FIN

HCR107

RECOGNIZING APRIL 17 THROUGH APRIL 23, 2022, AS VOLUNTEER WEEK IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

 

CAI, JHA

HCR108

URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO COMBAT HOSTILE AND HARMFUL ACTIONS BY PROFIT-DRIVEN INVESTORS AND AGGREGATORS PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE'S LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.

 

HSG

HCR109

DESIGNATING THE WAIANAE MOKU KUPUNA COUNCIL AS AN ADVISORY RESOURCE TO THE ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII REPRESENTING THE WAIANAE MOKU COMMUNITY.

 

CAI, JHA

HCR110

REQUESTING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INITIATION OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CITY OF AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND.

 

CAI, JHA

HCR111

ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE SERVICES AT THE WAI‘ANAE CONVENIENCE CENTER.

 

EEP, FIN

HCR112

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT A CREATIVE RESURGENCE COORDINATOR TO THE GOVERNOR'S CABINET.

 

ECD, FIN

HCR113

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO AFFIRM THE SAFE ACCESS OAHU PROGRAM WILL NOT BE UNNECESSARILY EXTENDED BEYOND THE MARCH 5, 2022, SUNSET DATE.

 

PDP, JHA

HCR114

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF PERMITTING THE SALE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS AND IMPOSING A TAX ON THE SALE OF AERIAL FIREWORKS.

 

CPC, FIN

HCR115

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS' DIVISION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO EXTEND THE DIGITAL CURRENCY INNOVATION LAB PILOT PROJECT.

 

ECD, FIN

HCR116

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A LAND TRANSFER TASK FORCE TO REVIEW CERTAIN LANDS FOR EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

 

WAL, JHA

HCR117

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE INTERCEPTING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.

 

HHH

HCR118

URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT AN EFFICIENT, STREAMLINED PROCESS FOR REVIEWING ELECTRIC UTILITIES' REQUESTS TO PROVIDE MIDDLE MILE BROADBAND SERVICES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE STATE'S EFFORTS TO EXPEDITE BROADBAND ACCESS AND EQUITY.

 

HET, CPC

HCR119

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.

 

CAI, FIN

HCR120

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO INVESTIGATE AND ADDRESS THE FEASIBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF A NURSING PROGRAM AT HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

 

HHH, HET

HCR121

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.

 

CAI, HET

HCR122

URGING THE STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO WORK WITH THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTER, THE FILIPINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN HAWAI‘I, AND OTHER CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII, AS APPROPRIATE, TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN OUTREACH PROGRAM AIMED AT INFORMING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.

 

HHH, JHA

HCR123

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE NECESSITY FOR HAWAII'S CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM UNDER CHAPTER 323D, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

 

HHH, CPC

HCR124

URGING THE COUNTIES TO ADJUST REAL PROPERTY TAX RATES TO ADDRESS THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF MONSTER HOMES.

 

WAL, FIN

HCR125

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

 

TRN, FIN

HCR126

URGING ALL STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO FOLLOW THE TRUE INTENT OF CHAPTER 201H, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, AND THE EXPRESS PROVISIONS OF SECTION 201H-38, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, RATHER THAN IMPOSE ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND PROCESSES, TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN HAWAII.

 

HSG

HCR127

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII INFORMATION PORTAL.

 

LAT, FIN

HCR128

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.

 

JHA

HCR129

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP PROTOCOLS FOR HOSPITALS IN THE STATE TO IMPROVE THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE.

 

HHH

HCR130

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.

 

JHA

HCR131

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP PLANS, STRATEGIES, AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STATEWIDE FLOOD MITIGATION AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT OVER THE NEXT CENTURY.

 

WAL, FIN

HCR132

URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY.

 

WAL, JHA

HCR133

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADMINISTER THE EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND BY AUDITING THE AMOUNTS PAID FOR HEALTH CARE AND AMOUNTS PAID FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

 

LAT, FIN

HCR134

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS FOCUS ON PLACE-BASED RESPONSIVENESS TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND PREPARING STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN A GROWING GREEN ECONOMY.

 

EDN, FIN

HCR135

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND ADD FARM TO SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION STANDARDS TO THE ANNUAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL EVALUATIONS.

 

EDN, FIN

HCR136

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO LEAD COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOPS REGARDING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NORTH SHORE COASTAL RESILIENCE WORKING GROUP AND SEEK PUBLIC INPUT FROM INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN COASTAL RESILIENCE PLAN FOR THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU.

 

WAL, FIN

HCR137

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH OR CONTRACT WITH A VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDER TO MAINTAIN AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF SEX TRAFFICKING.

 

HHH

HCR138

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A STUDENT-LED WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR ACTIVE INCLUSION OF DIVERSE IDENTITIES WITHIN AND BEYOND SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION, TO TEACH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE IDEAS AROUND MUTUAL RESPECT IN RELATIONSHIPS, AND TO FIND SITES OF POTENTIAL ACTIVE INCLUSION OF THESE IDENTITIES IN SEXUAL HEALTH CURRICULA, ALL WITHIN THE FRAMING PRINCIPLES OF ALOHA KEKAHI I KEKAHI.

 

EDN, FIN

HCR139

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS REGARDING THE SCOPES OF PRACTICE FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.

 

HHH

HCR140

RECOGNIZING ERNEST "ERNIE" LAU AND HIS ROLE IN PROTECTING HAWAII'S WATER SUPPLY AND ESTABLISHING THE "ERNIE LAU WATER PROTECTOR POSTER CONTEST".

 

WAL, JHA

HCR141

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.

 

TRN, FIN

HCR142

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF THE MANAGED-CARE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADMINISTER THE STATE'S MEDICAID PROGRAM.

 

HHH, FIN

HCR143

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.

 

JHA, FIN

HCR144

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SCHEDULE A CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT HEARING TO INVESTIGATE THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION AND AMEND THE NATIVE AMERICAN GRAVES PROTECTION REPATRIATION ACT TO REQUIRE FREE, PRIOR AND INFORMED CONSENT OF NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBES, ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATIONS BEFORE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.

 

WAL, JHA

HCR145

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO RETURN CROWN LANDS TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS.

 

JHA, FIN

HCR146

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A RECOMMENDATION FOR A STATUTORY STANDARD FOR THE TREATMENT OF DELIBERATIVE AND PREDECISIONAL AGENCY RECORDS.

 

GVR, JHA

HCR147

REQUESTING THAT THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION ASSIST THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WITH OBTAINING A FEDERAL EXEMPTION FOR THE STATE AUTHORIZED USE OF CANNABIS IN HAWAII.

 

HHH, CPC

HCR148

ENDORSING AND ADOPTING THE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS TO ACHIEVE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 16 OF PEACE, JUSTICE, AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS OF THE 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.

 

CAI, JHA

HCR149

REQUESTING THE ADOPTION OF A STATE POLICY ASSURING THAT SAVINGS REALIZED BY THE STATE THROUGH THE EXTENSION OF FEDERAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE PAYMENTS OF ONE HUNDRED PERCENT FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS IS USED TO ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES EXPERIENCED BY HAWAIIAN COMMUNITIES.

 

HHH, JHA

HCR150

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CUSTOMER SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO FULLY STAFF ITS DRIVER LICENSING CENTERS AND EXPEDITE THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING A STATE IDENTIFICATION CARD FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.

 

HHH

HCR151

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE POTENTIAL NEW REVENUE FOR THE STATE RESULTING FROM A TAX ON ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.

 

HHH, FIN

HCR152

RECOGNIZING THE PERIOD BETWEEN 2022 AND 2032 AS THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DECADE OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES.

 

CAI, JHA

HCR153

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO DEVELOP AN OPTION THAT ALLOWS STATE RESIDENTS TO REMIT THEIR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAXES AND FEES ON A PRO-RATED BIANNUAL BASIS AND CONSIDER A PROCESS THAT ESTABLISHES A MORATORIUM ON MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAXES AND FEES.

 

TRN, FIN

HCR154

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO USE THE WAI‘ANAE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLAN, INCLUDING ANY UPDATES THAT MAY BE ENACTED BY ORDINANCE, WHEN APPROVING PLANNING PERMITS ISSUED FOR DEVELOPMENTS ON THE WAI‘ANAE COAST.

 

WAL

HCR155

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ADDRESS THE ONGOING HOUSELESSNESS CRISIS AND DEVELOP SOLUTIONS FOR PROVIDING CARE AND SERVICES FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS WHILE ENSURING COMMUNITY SAFETY.

 

HHH

HCR156

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.

 

TRN

HCR157

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.

 

JHA

HCR158

DENOUNCING RUSSIA'S ACTIONS CAUSING A HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN UKRAINE AND URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE CONCRETE ACTION TO SUPPORT UKRAINIAN REFUGEES AND TO INCREASE THE REFUGEE LIMITS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND INCREASE FUNDING RELATED TO THOSE EFFORTS.

 

CAI, JHA

HCR159

RECOGNIZING THE HISTORIC, CULTURAL, AND STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS AMONG THE PEOPLES OF OCEANIA, OF WHICH HAWAI‘I IS A PART, AND URGING GREATER COLLABORATION WITH GOVERNMENTS OF NATIONS AND PROGRAMS AND TRAINING TO COMBAT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PACIFIC ISLAND COMMUNITIES.

 

CAI, JHA

HCR160

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.

 

CAI, JHA

HCR161

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.

 

CAI, FIN

HCR162

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.

 

CAI, FIN

HCR163

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PRIORITIZE TESTING AND RESEARCH OF BEACH SAND CONTAMINATION LEVELS AT POKAI BAY AND REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO PRIORITIZE RENOVATIONS OF THE RESTROOM FACILITIES AT POKAI BAY.

 

WAL, FIN

HCR164

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURAL EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ADDRESS LEARNING LOSS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

 

EDN, FIN

HCR165

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.

 

HET, CPC

HCR166

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH A HAWAII COMMISSION ON THE UNITED STATES SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL BY EXECUTIVE ORDER.

 

CAI, JHA

HCR167

URGING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT FEDERAL LEGISLATION GRANTING STATEHOOD TO THE PEOPLE OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

 

CAI, JHA

HCR168

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO RECAPTURE, RETAIN, AND SHARE THE CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE OF LIMU KALA.

 

CAI, JHA

HCR169

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO CERTIFY GOOD STANDING FOR ALL LESSEES OF STATE PUBLIC LANDS AND PROHIBIT THE STATE FROM LEASING OR RENEWING THE LEASE OF ANY PUBLIC LANDS TO ANY INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATION, OR PUBLIC AGENCY THAT HAS NOT MET ALL FINANCIAL, CONTRACTUAL, AND LEGAL OBLIGATIONS.

 

WAL, JHA

HCR170

URGING THE COUNTIES TO UTILIZE AN EMPTY HOMES TAX AS A MEANS OF ADDRESSING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE.

 

HSG, FIN

HCR171

COMMITTING TO PROVIDE GREATER PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS BY ADOPTING RULES TO ALLOW FOR VIRTUAL TESTIMONY, HEARING RECORDINGS, AND INTERNET BROADCASTS OF HEARINGS BEYOND PERIODS OF CATASTROPHIC EVENTS.

 

LMG, FIN

HCR172

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE VICE PRINCIPAL  DEAN OF STUDENTS FOR THE LAHAINALUNA HIGH SCHOOL BOARDING PROGRAM.

 

EDN, FIN

HCR173

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE SEPARATION OF COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT BANKING FUNCTIONS THROUGH THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE GLASS-STEAGALL ACT OF 1933 OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION.

 

CPC, FIN

HCR174

URGING THE JUDICIARY TO CONSIDER GRANDPARENT VISITATION RIGHTS WHEN AWARDING VISITATION DURING CUSTODY DISPUTES.

 

HHH, JHA

HCR175

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ADOPT OR AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OR DEPLOYMENT OF FACILITIES THAT USE FIFTH-GENERATION CELLULAR NETWORK TECHNOLOGY, OR 5G TECHNOLOGY, NEAR STATE AIRPORTS AND NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT.

 

TRN, CPC

HCR176

URGING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO APPOINT HARBOR AGENTS AS ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR THE PURPOSES OF ENFORCING PARKING VIOLATIONS AT SMALL BOAT HARBORS IN THE STATE.

 

WAL, JHA

HCR177

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO EXPLORE, THROUGH ITS DOCKET PROCESS, THE FEASIBILITY OF RELOCATING ABOVE-GROUND ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINES AND DISTRIBUTION LINES UNDERGROUND IN HIGH-RISK AREAS ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI.

 

EEP, CPC

HCR178

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT SENSORY ROOMS FOR CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IN ALL SCHOOLS.

 

EDN, FIN

HCR179

URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF ZERO EMISSIONS INTERISLAND TRANSPORTATION.

 

TRN, EEP

HCR180

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP AND VARIOUS COMMITTEES TO CREATE AND RECOMMEND FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY SUBSIDIES FOR THE TRANSPORT OF WATERBORNE CARGO CONSISTENT WITH THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE WATER CARRIERS WORKING GROUP'S FINAL REPORT.

 

TRN, FIN

HCR181

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REEVALUATE THE CURRENT FAMILY COURT JUVENILE JUSTICE MODEL AND CONSIDER OTHER MODELS THAT PROVIDE MORE ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION, MORE EFFECTIVELY REHABILITATE JUVENILE OFFENDERS, AND REDUCE RECIDIVISM.

 

CMV, JHA

HCR182

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

 

JHA

 

 

 

 

 

 

Committee

 

 

RE-REFERRAL

 

SB1016, SD1

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.

Requires the office of enterprise technology services to establish policies, in collaboration with departments and agencies to, provide infrastructure and resources to permit authorized employees to securely access remote computing services.  (SD1)

 

LAT, CPC, FIN

SB2070, SD1

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST THE HAWAIIAN LEGACY REFORESTATION INITIATIVE TO RESTORE HAWAII'S FORESTS AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Authorizes the Department of Budget and Finance to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative, LLC in its mission to proliferate a sustainable model of endemic reforestation, ecosystem revitalization, endangered species recovery, and carbon credit sequestering.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

 

EEP, JHA, FIN

 

SB2629, SD2

RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Requires the Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Health, to develop and implement a one-time pesticide disposal collection program, for a duration to be determined by the department.  Requires the Advisory Committee on Pesticides to serve as a steering committee to guide and monitor the pesticide disposal collection program.   Makes an appropriation.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD2)

 

HHH, CPC, FIN

SB2821, SD2

RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUALITY.

Requires the Department of Education to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on all public school campuses.  Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on all public charter school campuses.  Appropriates moneys.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD2)

 

EDN, FIN

SB2888, SD2

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the Access to Local Food Act to allow cottage food operations to sell cottage food products, under certain conditions, upon receiving a permit from the Department of Health.  Effective 1/1/2023.  (SD2)

 

ECD, CPC, FIN

SB3129, SD1

RELATING TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TRUST FUND.

Appropriates funds into the unemployment compensation trust fund.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

 

LAT, CPC, FIN

SB3293, SD2

RELATING TO ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS COMPLETING A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.

Establishes within the Department of Human Services a four-year pilot program to provide housing and child care vouchers to qualified applicants who will soon complete, or have recently completed, a term of imprisonment as a sentenced offender, and who have or will have sole or primary custody of one or more children under the age of eighteen.  Income tax credit to employers who employ qualified program participants for up to two years after the qualified program participant is released from a correctional facility.  Requires reports to the Legislature.  Appropriates funds.  Effective 7/30/2075.  (SD2)

 

CMV, JHA, FIN