KA ‘AHA KENEKOA
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
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Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair |
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Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair |
AMENDED NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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DATE: |
Thursday, April 6, 2023 |
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10:00 AM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 211 & Videoconference State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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TIMESLOT: |
WAM |
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A M E N D E D A G E N D A
The following measure(s) were previously heard in their respective subject matter committees:
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PU‘UHONUA PROGRAM. Appropriates funds to establish three full-time equivalent positions for the University of Hawaii Windward Community College's Pu‘uhonua Program. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
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HRE/PSM, WAM |
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RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE. Requires that ongoing staff support for the centralized statewide criminal pretrial justice data reporting and collection system be conducted by the Criminal Justice Research Institute's staff and not be contracted to another entity. Requires the Criminal Justice Research Institute to protect any information and data that may be shared. Requires the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit a semi-annual report regarding the creation of the centralized statewide criminal pretrial justice data reporting and collection system to the Legislature for two years. Appropriates funds to establish a centralized statewide criminal pretrial justice data reporting and collection system pursuant to state law. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
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JDC, WAM |
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RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. Appropriates funds for the Department of Education's Resources for Enrichment, Athletics/Academics, Culture, and Health program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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EDU, WAM
Measure added on 04/04/23 |
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RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. Adjusts the method by which the Department of Human Services shall calculate payments to providers of medical care and long-term supports and services. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/2024. (SD1)
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HHS, WAM |
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RELATING TO HEALTH CARE EDUCATION. Appropriates funds for the expansion of the certified nurse aide to practical nurse bridge program at the University of Hawaii Maui college, including funding for instructional costs and student aid. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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HRE/HHS, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and its partner, or partners, for the continuation of benefits of the Green Jobs Youth Corps. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Adopts the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard. Requires the Department of Education to obtain instructional materials in accessible formats for eligible students. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
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EDU, WAM |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Requires the Department of Health and Oahu Regional Health Care System to develop a strategic plan for the utilization of all Oahu Regional Health Care System facilities and report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2024. Extends the deadline to assimilate the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home from the Department of Defense to the Oahu Regional Health Care System to 6/30/2024. Requires the Oahu Regional Health Care System and the Department of Defense to provide a joint progress report to the Legislature regarding construction of, and the hiring of an operator for, the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home. Appropriates funds for the capital improvement project to construct a transitional treatment and housing facility on the Leahi Hospital campus. Effective 6/30/2050. (SD1)
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HHS/PSM, WAM
Measure added on 04/04/23 |
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RELATING TO INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS. Amends Act 125, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, to extend the time to expend appropriations for the establishment of a pilot visitation and family resource center at Waiawa correctional facility on Oahu, and makes conforming amendments related to the establishment of the department of corrections and rehabilitation. Appropriates additional funds to implement the pilot visitation and family resource center at Waiawa correctional facility. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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PSM, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE FUEL TANK ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Requires the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee to hold no fewer than one regular meeting in each quarter of a calendar year. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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HHS, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT. Appropriates moneys to the department of human resources development to establish 2.0 full-time equivalent information technology specialist positions and upgrade information technology systems, including network upgrades; purchase and install desktop computers, workstations, and laptops; and train personnel. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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LBT, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Pacific Health and one or more of its nonprofit affiliates in financing the costs of the construction of, improvements to, and equipping of their health care facilities at Straub Medical Center. (SD1)
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HHS, WAM |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. Clarifies a county's obligations with respect to housing developed through the housing development programs overseen by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Sunsets 7/1/2028. Effective 1/1/2024. (SD1)
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HOU, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN. Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, transit projects, and other areas in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds definition of "green infrastructure". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force, to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing the green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) policy analyst position within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
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AEN/WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP. Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging of the Department of Health for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
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HHS, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND. Amends the maximum amount of conveyance tax revenues allocated to the Land Conservation Fund. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
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WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Pamantasan Council for three full-time equivalent academic and support services specialist positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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HRE, WAM |
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RELATING TO PURCHASES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Authorizes heads of purchasing agencies to issue requests for statements of qualification and to establish lists of qualified providers for treatment purchase of services. Increases the small purchase threshold for health and human services. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
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GVO/HHS, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM. Makes an appropriation to authorize general funds for the department of business, economic development, and tourism for expenses related to building renovations. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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EET, WAM |
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RELATING TO LAND USE. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study to refine rural district policies and make recommendations to facilitate the reclassification of lands from the agricultural district to the rural district. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLANNING ORGANIZATION. Establishes the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization. Designates the Hawaii Economic Development District Planning Organization as the district organization for purposes of implementing the United States Economic Development Administration-approved comprehensive economic development strategy. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
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EET, WAM |
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RELATING TO EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES. Establishes an Early Intervention Services Working Group within the Department of Health to study and recommend ways to assist and support deaf and hard of hearing children, including implementation strategies. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
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HHS, WAM |
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RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a three-year Return-to-Home Pilot Program to provide eligible homeless individuals with assistance in being reunited with family and relatives in their home state. Appropriates funds for the implementation of the Return-to-Home Pilot Program and to establish one full-time equivalent planner position. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
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HHS, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE SAND ISLAND STATE RECREATION AREA. Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to prepare a master plan for the Sand Island state recreation area. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. Establishes a supportive housing pilot program in the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Appropriates funds and establishes positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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HOU/HHS, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO. Establishes the institute of indigenous education, science, and outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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HRE/HWN, WAM
Measure added on 04/04/23 |
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RELATING TO REHABILITATION. Amends the Criminal Justice Diversion Program including allowing examination of defendants via telehealth. Requires the Judiciary, in consultation with other stakeholders, to submit monthly and annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of agreements for post-booking jail diversion programs for district and circuit court in the first circuit. Amends the allowable period of court-ordered assisted community treatment and considerations for extensions. Allows courts to require certain probation violators to undergo mental health evaluation and treatment as a condition of continued probation. Requires the Department of Health to contract with behavioral health crisis centers and to establish a statewide Hawaii Urgency Response Center. Restores funding for probation officer services for the mental health court. Effective 7/1/3023. (SD1)
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JDC/HHS, WAM
Measure added on 04/04/23 |
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RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. Appropriates funds to certain departments to improve Native Hawaiian communities and cultural practice and preservation through various assistance services. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
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HWN, WAM |
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FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.
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_____________________________________ Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz Chair |
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