Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa, Ka ‘Aha‘ōlelo Kau Kānāwai Kanakolu Kūmālua

THE SENATE

OF THE

THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

Moku‘āina ‘O Hawai‘i

STATE OF HAWAI'I

‘Ākoakoa Kūmau MH 2023

REGULAR SESSION OF 2023

 

 

Lā Kanalimakumamākolu

FIFTY-THIRD DAY

 

20 ‘Apelila 2023 - Po‘ahā - Hola 11:30 A.M.

April 20, 2023-Thursday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.

 

A live stream of the Senate floor session will be available on the Senate YouTube channel.

 

 

 

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: No(s). 8, 680, 1111-1127

 

MEASURE

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 8

Letter dated April 19, 2023, transmitting a proposed conference draft amending H.B. No. 1006, H.D. 1, S.D.1 to fund the agreement concerning Collective Bargaining Unit 7.

FILE

 

 

 


G.M. No. 680

Informing the Senate that on 04-19-2023, the Governor has withdrawn LINDSAY BALL, Gubernatorial Nominee to the School Facilities Authority, from consideration by the Senate (GM552).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1111

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB731 (ACT 011).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1112

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB899 HD2 (ACT 012).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1113

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB9 SD1 (ACT 013).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1114

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB179 (ACT 014).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1115

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB313 (ACT 015).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1116

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB346 SD1 (ACT 016).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1117

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB487 (ACT 017).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1118

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1372 SD1 (ACT 018).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1119

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1513 (ACT 019).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1120

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB138 (ACT 020).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1121

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB438 (ACT 021).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1122

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB823 HD2 (ACT 022).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1123

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1344 HD2 (ACT 023).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1124

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB422 SD1 (ACT 024).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1125

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1109 HD2 (ACT 025).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1126

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1107 HD2 (ACT 026).

FILE

 

 

 

G.M. No. 1127

Informing the Legislature that on April 19, 2023, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB841 HD2 (ACT 027).

FILE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Nā ‘Oihana

DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS: None

 


Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka Hale

HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS: No(s). 827-828

 

Returning the following Senate Concurrent Resolution which was adopted by the House on April 19, 2023:

 

 

 

REFERRAL

 

 

 

827

S.C.R. No. 72

"REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII-TAIWAN FRIENDSHIP TASKFORCE TO EXPLORE WAYS TO STRENGTHEN, IMPROVE, AND EXPAND ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL RELATIONS BETWEEN HAWAII AND TAIWAN."(Hawaii-Taiwan Friendship Taskforce; Report)

FILE

 

Informing the Senate that on April 19, 2023, the House appointed Conferees to the following bill:

 

 

 

 

828

H.B. No. 1010, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS."(Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11)

FILE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa

SENATE COMMUNICATIONS: None

 

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

JUDICIARY COMMUNICATIONS: None

 


Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS: No(s). 1926-1944

 

1926

(One Day Notice)

(PSM/HHS)

S.R. No. 30, S.D. 1

"URGING THE STATE AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE INEQUITABLE LOCATION OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE LIVING HOMES ACROSS THE ISLAND OF OAHU." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1927

(One Day Notice)

(HWN)

S.R. No. 196, S.D. 1

"URGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIVE HAWAIIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS POLICIES AND LEGISLATION WITH RESPECT TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1928

(One Day Notice)

(HWN)

H.C.R. No. 153, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO CONDUCT A STUDY THAT EVALUATES POSSIBLE METHODS OF FLOOD REMEDIATION AND FLOOD AVERSION FOR CERTAIN AREAS OF THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1929

(One Day Notice)

(HWN)

H.C.R. No. 125

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO IDENTIFY RESOURCES NEEDED TO EXECUTE A PLAN TO REPAIR HOMES FOR SAFE HABITATION."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1930

(One Day Notice)

(PSM/EET)

H.C.R. No. 160, H.D. 1

"URGING THE MAYORS AND COUNCILS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, COUNTY OF MAUI, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND COUNTY OF KAUAI TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AS SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1931

(One Day Notice)

(PSM/EET)

H.C.R. No. 117

"URGING THE COUNTIES TO INCLUDE TOWNHOMES IN THE RESIDENTIAL PERMITTING PROCESS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1932

(One Day Notice)

(AEN)

H.C.R. No. 192

"URGING THE HAWAI‘I CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A PROACTIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGY TO EDUCATE HAWAII'S RESIDENTS ABOUT THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1933

(One Day Notice)

(AEN/WTL)

H.C.R. No. 80

"DESIGNATING HAWAII'S CORAL REEFS AS CRITICAL NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND STRONGLY SUPPORTING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS SUCH AS CORAL REEF RESTORATION FOR RISK REDUCTION."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1934

(One Day Notice)

(AEN)

H.C.R. No. 38

"URGING THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ISSUE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE GUS SCHUMACHER NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE STATE DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS PROGRAM TO ALL APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RETAIL OUTLETS THROUGHOUT THE STATE."

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1935

(One Day Notice)

(AEN)

H.C.R. No. 126, H.D. 1

"URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS REGARDING FUGITIVE DUST." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1936

(One Day Notice)

(EDU)

H.C.R. No. 116, S.D. 1

"URGING THE COMMITTEE ON WEIGHTS TO RECOMMEND, AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT, A WEIGHTED STUDENT FORMULA THAT GIVES EQUAL CONSIDERATION TO SMALL AND REMOTE SCHOOLS." (AMENDED TITLE)

(Recommends Adoption)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1937

(One Day Notice)

(EET)

G.M. No. 636

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAREN BARR, for a term to expire 06-30-2023."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1937

(One Day Notice)

(EET)

G.M. No. 637

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community-Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAREN BARR, for a term to expire 06-30-2027."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1937

(One Day Notice)

(EET)

G.M. No. 643

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Community Based Economic Development Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, TEENA RASMUSSEN, for a term to expire 06-30-2027."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1938

(One Day Notice)

(EET)

G.M. No. 671

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai'i Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, CYD MIYASHIRO, for a term to expire 06-30-2027."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1938

(One Day Notice)

(EET)

G.M. No. 672

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai'i Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, GORDON BRUCE, for a term to expire 06-30-2027."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1939

(One Day Notice)

(EET)

G.M. No. 654

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, SANFORD MORIOKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1940

(One Day Notice)

(CPN)

G.M. No. 593

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Public Utilities Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, COLIN YOST, for a term to expire 06-30-2024."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1941

(One Day Notice)

(HWN)

G.M. No. 674

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MAKAI FREITAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2025."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1942

(One Day Notice)

(HHS)

G.M. No. 514

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Director, Department of Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, KENNETH FINK, for a term to expire at noon on 12-07-2026."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1943

(One Day Notice)

(HHS)

G.M. No. 527

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Deputy Director, Department of Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, SUSAN FERNANDEZ, for a term to expire 12-07-2026."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1944

(One Day Notice)

(TCA)

G.M. No. 530

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the First Deputy Director for Administration, Department of Transportation, Gubernatorial Nominee, TAMMY LEE, for a term to expire 12-07-2026."

 

(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Papahana O Ka Lā

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

 

‘Ōlelo Ho‘oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘la

ADOPT RESOLUTIONS

 

1914

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

HHS/PSM

H.C.R. No. 94, S.D. 1

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONTINUE TO PRIORITIZE TESTING OF FECAL INDICATOR BACTERIA LEVELS IN THE WATERS OF 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." (AMENDED TITLE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1915

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

HHS

H.C.R. No. 101, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE APPLICABLE CHAPTERS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES THAT RELATE TO MENTAL HEALTH AND INVOLUNTARY TRANSPORT, EXAMINATION, HOSPITALIZATION, AND TREATMENT, INCLUDING ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT." (AMENDED TITLE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1916

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

HHS

H.C.R. No. 7, H.D. 2

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, TO EXPAND THE TYPES OF QUALIFIED PROVIDERS ALLOWED TO PROVIDE LACTATION CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE MEDICAID POPULATION IN THE STATE."

 

 

 

 

 

 

1917

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

HHS

H.C.R. No. 205

"RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING ONGOING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS BY STATE AGENCIES AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE "HEP FREE 2030" STATEWIDE STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE VIRAL HEPATITIS TYPES A, B, AND C IN HAWAII."

 

 

 

 

 

 

1918

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

HHS

H.C.R. No. 207

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE AN EARLY LUNG CANCER SCREENING WORKING GROUP TO CONTINUE THE EFFORTS OF THE EARLY LUNG CANCER SCREENING TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 162, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022."

 

 

 

 

 

 

1919

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

EET

H.C.R. No. 17

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

1920

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

PSM

H.C.R. No. 40, S.D. 1

"REQUESTING THAT THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS KEY FINDINGS VALIDATED BY THE 2022 RESILIENCY ASSESSMENT REPORT OF THE HAWAII MARITIME TRANSPORTATION REGIONAL RESILIENCY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM PROJECT AND PLAN RESILIENCY ENHANCEMENTS."

 

 

 

 

 

 

1921

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

PSM

H.C.R. No. 103, H.D. 1

"URGING ALL BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATING IN HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES IN THEIR POLICIES TO REDUCE, TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, THE USE OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES."

 

 

 

 

 

 

1922

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

PSM/AEN

H.C.R. No. 208, H.D. 1

"REQUESTING EACH COUNTY TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE INTEGRATED WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND FINANCIAL STRATEGY TO UPGRADE, CONVERT, OR CONNECT CESSPOOLS LOCATED WITHIN ITS RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION BY 2050." (AMENDED TITLE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1923

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

HHS/TCA

H.C.R. No. 28

"DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS HAWAII KIDNEY AWARENESS MONTH."

 

 

 

 

 

 

1924

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

PSM/WTL

H.C.R. No. 62

"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO RESTORE THE FIELD OF MAUNAWILI VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO RESTORE THE ENTIRE PARK."

 

 

 

 

 

 

1925

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

PSM/WTL

H.C.R. No. 78

"URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT AND PREPARE AND EXECUTE A PLAN TO MAINTAIN MANOA STREAM."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heluhelu Hope Loa

FINAL READING

 

S.B. No. 372, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

Prior Versions/Status & Testimony

"RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES RELATING TO THE LAW."

 

(Law Enforcement Officers; Arrests; Unnecessary or Excessive Force; Duty to Intervene and Report)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 869, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

HHS, JDC/WAM

"RELATING TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION." (Youth  Commission; Quorum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ho‘olaha

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

            Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala

·         Committee Hearing Schedule:

 

COMMITTEE

DATE & TIME

ROOM

JDC

4/20/2023 9:30 AM

CR 225 & Videoconference

JDC

4/20/2023 10:00 AM

CR 225 & Videoconference

JDC/HWN

4/20/2023 10:15 AM

CR 225 & Videoconference

CONF

4/20/2023 2:00 PM

CR 325

CONF

4/20/2023 2:10 PM

CR 325

PSM

4/20/2023 3:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

HRE

4/20/2023 4:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

JDC

4/25/2023 10:00 AM

CR 225 & Videoconference

 

 

 

 

 

Ke Pani ‘Ana

ADJOURNMENT