HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

STATE OF HAWAII

THIRTY-SECOND STATE LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION, 2024

 

 

March 27, 2024

 

 

40th Day

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

 

1.         Roll Call

 

2.         Reading of the Journal

 

3.         Messages from the Governor

 

4.         Senate Communications

 

 

Received communication transmitting H.B. No. 1899, having passed Third Reading in the Senate.

 

 

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

 

5.         Floor Presentations

 

 

H.R. No. 223

CONGRATULATING CENTRAL PACIFIC BANK ON ITS 70TH ANNIVERSARY.

 


 

6.         Reports of Standing Committees

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1389-24

H.R. No. 127, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING REGULATIONS THAT DEFINE PROPERTY OWNER OBLIGATIONS TO PERFORM VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF WILDFIRE RISK MITIGATION.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1390-24

H.C.R. No. 148, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING REGULATIONS THAT DEFINE PROPERTY OWNER OBLIGATIONS TO PERFORM VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF WILDFIRE RISK MITIGATION.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1391-24

H.R. No. 187

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES TESTING GRANT PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1392-24

H.C.R. No. 207

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES TESTING GRANT PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1393-24

H.R. No. 115

 

DIRECTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO SUBMIT A GRANT REQUEST TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR ROCKFALL MITIGATION IN MOANALUA GARDENS AND MOANALUA VALLEY, OAHU.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1394-24

H.C.R. No. 134

 

DIRECTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO SUBMIT A GRANT REQUEST TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR ROCKFALL MITIGATION IN MOANALUA GARDENS AND MOANALUA VALLEY, OAHU.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1395-24

H.R. No. 73

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO INSTALL A NEW EMERGENCY SIREN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF AUMAKUA STREET AND AUHUHU STREET IN UPPER PACIFIC PALISADES.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1396-24

H.C.R. No. 87

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO INSTALL A NEW EMERGENCY SIREN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF AUMAKUA STREET AND AUHUHU STREET IN UPPER PACIFIC PALISADES.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1397-24

H.C.R. No. 29

 

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1398-24

H.C.R. No. 9

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HEEIA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING DRAIN, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1399-24

H.C.R. No. 10, H.D. 1

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING BOAT RAMP AND CONCRETE WALL, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1400-24

H.C.R. No. 11, H.D. 1

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIALAE-IKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING REVETMENT, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1401-24

H.C.R. No. 12, H.D. 1

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING CONCRETE BOAT RAMP, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1402-24

H.C.R. No. 13, H.D. 1

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HAUULA, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE EXISTING RIPRAP REVETMENT, RAMP, AND ROCK GROIN, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1403-24

H.C.R. No. 14, H.D. 1

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MAALAEA BEACH LOTS, WAIKAPU, WAILUKU, MAUI, FOR THE EXISTING SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1404-24

H.C.R. No. 22, H.D. 1

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR CONSTRUCTION, USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF STEPS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            HUMAN SERVICES

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1405-24

H.R. No. 96, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ASSESS THE REGISTRATION AND MONITORING OF CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1406-24

H.C.R. No. 115, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ASSESS THE REGISTRATION AND MONITORING OF CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            HOUSING

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1407-24

H.R. No. 99, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE COUNTIES TO AMEND OR ADOPT ORDINANCES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S RULES REGARDING RESIDENTIAL INCOME REQUIREMENTS ON HOUSING PROJECTS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1408-24

H.C.R. No. 118, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE COUNTIES TO AMEND OR ADOPT ORDINANCES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S RULES REGARDING RESIDENTIAL INCOME REQUIREMENTS ON HOUSING PROJECTS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1409-24

H.C.R. No. 89, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO DEFINE "BENEFICIAL EFFECTS TO THE STATE" IN SECTION 38-2, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO INCLUDE THE FINANCING OF HOUSING.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1410-24

H.R. No. 24, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONSIDER INCLUDING AN ANALYSIS OF SCOPE 1, 2, AND 3 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INTO ITS WORK TO TRACK GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND ITS NEXT GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY REPORT.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1411-24

H.C.R. No. 35, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONSIDER INCLUDING AN ANALYSIS OF SCOPE 1, 2, AND 3 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INTO ITS WORK TO TRACK GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND ITS NEXT GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY REPORT.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1412-24

H.R. No. 193, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS WORKING GROUP TO STUDY LOCAL PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1413-24

H.C.R. No. 213, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS WORKING GROUP TO STUDY LOCAL PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE LIQUID FUELS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            HOUSING

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1414-24

H.C.R. No. 100

 

ENCOURAGING DEVELOPERS TO INCORPORATE NET ZERO WATER BUILDING STRATEGIES WHEN CONSTRUCTING AND RENOVATING HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE STATE.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1415-24

H.C.R. No. 202

 

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE WORKFORCE HOUSING TAX CREDIT ACT.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1416-24

H.R. No. 120

 

REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR UPDATE THE STATE BUILDING CODE TO AUTHORIZE POINT ACCESS BLOCK CONSTRUCTION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS UP TO SIX STORIES IN THE STATE.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1417-24

H.C.R. No. 139

 

REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR UPDATE THE STATE BUILDING CODE TO AUTHORIZE POINT ACCESS BLOCK CONSTRUCTION FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS UP TO SIX STORIES IN THE STATE.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            HOUSING

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1418-24

H.R. No. 112

 

URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A TEN-YEAR PLAN TO SATISFY HAWAII'S HOUSING DEMAND.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1419-24

H.C.R. No. 131

 

URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A TEN-YEAR PLAN TO SATISFY HAWAII'S HOUSING DEMAND.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1420-24

H.R. No. 102

 

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO AMEND OR ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, OR MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON PARCELS THAT MEET CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1421-24

H.C.R. No. 122

 

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO AMEND OR ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, OR MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON PARCELS THAT MEET CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1422-24

H.R. No. 74, H.D. 1

 

ENCOURAGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ADOPT A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT, AND THE ELECTORATE TO RATIFY THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT, GUARANTEEING ALL INDIVIDUALS THE RIGHT TO A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND A STABLE CLIMATE.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1423-24

H.C.R. No. 88, H.D. 1

 

ENCOURAGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ADOPT A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT, AND THE ELECTORATE TO RATIFY THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT, GUARANTEEING ALL INDIVIDUALS THE RIGHT TO A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND A STABLE CLIMATE.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1424-24

H.R. No. 57, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO COORDINATE AND DEVELOP A WILDFIRE INSURANCE COMPACT.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1425-24

H.C.R. No. 72, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO COORDINATE AND DEVELOP A WILDFIRE INSURANCE COMPACT.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1426-24

H.R. No. 194

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS; LANDOWNERS; AND STAKEHOLDERS TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND MANAGE THE WEST MAUI WETLANDS AND WETLANDS STATEWIDE.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1427-24

H.C.R. No. 214

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COLLABORATE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS; LANDOWNERS; AND STAKEHOLDERS TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND MANAGE THE WEST MAUI WETLANDS AND WETLANDS STATEWIDE.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1428-24

H.R. No. 200, H.D. 1

 

ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO CREATE GREEN SPACES FOR FOOD PRODUCTION, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE; CONSIDER ACTIONS THAT ALLOW FOR IN-GROUND PLANTING, RESIDENT USE OF GREEN SPACES, FACILITATED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, AND CLIMATE-RESILIENT LANDSCAPES; AND CONSIDER THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1429-24

H.C.R. No. 220, H.D. 1

 

ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO CREATE GREEN SPACES FOR FOOD PRODUCTION, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE; CONSIDER ACTIONS THAT ALLOW FOR IN-GROUND PLANTING, RESIDENT USE OF GREEN SPACES, FACILITATED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, AND CLIMATE-RESILIENT LANDSCAPES; AND CONSIDER THE PROVISION OF TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1430-24

H.C.R. No. 8

 

APPROVING THE DEDICATION OF KUKUIA STREET, LAHAINA, HAWAII, TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

            CULTURE, ARTS, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1431-24

H.R. No. 160, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE CYBER HARASSMENT AND CYBERBULLYING AWARENESS DAY ON JUNE 21, 2024.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1432-24

H.C.R. No. 180, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE CYBER HARASSMENT AND CYBERBULLYING AWARENESS DAY ON JUNE 21, 2024.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            CULTURE, ARTS, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1433-24

H.R. No. 25, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO INCREASE ONGOING HUMANITARIAN AID TO PALESTINE THROUGH THE UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND AND WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1434-24

H.C.R. No. 36, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO INCREASE ONGOING HUMANITARIAN AID TO PALESTINE THROUGH THE UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND AND WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1435-24

H.C.R. No. 172

 

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO PATIENT TRANSFER AND AMBULANCE SERVICES AND EVALUATE POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

            CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1436-24

H.C.R. No. 173

 

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY AND IMPACT OF REQUIRING COVERAGE FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND STRUCTURES, INCLUDING GREENHOUSES AND SHADE HOUSES, UNDER THE HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION'S PLAN OF OPERATION.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

            LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1437-24

H.R. No. 119, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE YEAR-ROUND LEGISLATURE MODELS OF CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, AND WISCONSIN TO CLARIFY THE SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES IN OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO LEGISLATIVE SCHEDULES, OPERATIONAL COSTS, LEGISLATIVE AND STAFF SALARIES, AND POLICIES REGARDING OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1438-24

H.C.R. No. 138, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE YEAR-ROUND LEGISLATURE MODELS OF CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, AND WISCONSIN TO CLARIFY THE SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES IN OPERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO LEGISLATIVE SCHEDULES, OPERATIONAL COSTS, LEGISLATIVE AND STAFF SALARIES, AND POLICIES REGARDING OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            HEALTH & HOMELESSNESS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1439-24

H.R. No. 163

 

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1440-24

H.C.R. No. 183

 

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1441-24

H.C.R. No. 144

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND HAWAII PSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO CONVENE A ROUNDTABLE TO ESTABLISH MEDICAL PROTOCOLS TO ENSURE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL'S THYROID FUNCTION IS TESTED BEFORE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS ARE PRESCRIBED.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1442-24

H.C.R. No. 225

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR STEP THERAPY REQUIREMENTS FOR STAGE TWO THROUGH STAGE FIVE CANCER.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

            HEALTH & HOMELESSNESS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1443-24

H.R. No. 1

 

URGING RETAIL STORES AND PHARMACIES DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE TO ADOPT A POLICY ON A NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL GUARANTEEING AN INDIVIDUAL'S UNHINDERED ACCESS TO ALL UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED CONTRACEPTIVES.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1444-24

H.C.R. No. 5

 

URGING RETAIL STORES AND PHARMACIES DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE TO ADOPT A POLICY ON A NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL GUARANTEEING AN INDIVIDUAL'S UNHINDERED ACCESS TO ALL UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED CONTRACEPTIVES.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            WATER & LAND/HOUSING

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1445-24

H.C.R. No. 3

 

URGING EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY ZONING CODE FOR POST-DISASTER USE.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

            LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1446-24

H.C.R. No. 201

 

ESTABLISHING A CANDIDATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE NOMINATION OF THE AUDITOR, OMBUDSMAN, AND LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU DIRECTOR.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

            HOUSING

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1447-24

H.R. No. 70, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO AMEND THEIR ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ESTABLISH ANOTHER PATHWAY FOR HOUSING PROJECTS SEEKING AN EXEMPTION FROM STATE LAWS AND RULES.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1448-24

H.C.R. No. 84, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO AMEND THEIR ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ESTABLISH ANOTHER PATHWAY FOR HOUSING PROJECTS SEEKING AN EXEMPTION FROM STATE LAWS AND RULES.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

            CULTURE, ARTS, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1449-24

H.R. No. 80

 

SUPPORTING A CLOSER PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN IN VALUES AND COMMON GOALS, THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN, TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, AND THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

            CULTURE, ARTS, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1450-24

H.C.R. No. 96

 

SUPPORTING A CLOSER PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN IN VALUES AND COMMON GOALS, THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN, TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, AND THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

            ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/TRANSPORTATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1451-24

H.R. No. 40, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTION COMMISSION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO DEVELOP VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED REDUCTION STRATEGIES AND MAKE RELATED RECOMMENDATIONS.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1452-24

H.C.R. No. 51, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTION COMMISSION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO DEVELOP VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED REDUCTION STRATEGIES AND MAKE RELATED RECOMMENDATIONS.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

            CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1453-24

H.R. No. 72

 

ENCOURAGING PRIVATE BUSINESSES WITH THIRTY OR MORE EMPLOYEES TO HAVE AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ON-SITE.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1454-24

H.C.R. No. 86

 

ENCOURAGING PRIVATE BUSINESSES WITH THIRTY OR MORE EMPLOYEES TO HAVE AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ON-SITE.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

            HEALTH & HOMELESSNESS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1455-24

H.R. No. 56, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1456-24

H.C.R. No. 71, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

            HEALTH & HOMELESSNESS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1457-24

H.C.R. No. 6

 

URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO MONITOR THE ALLIANCE FOR HIPPOCRATIC MEDICINE V. U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND TAKE ACTION TO LIMIT THE CASE FROM FURTHER RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SAFE ABORTION OPTIONS.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

            JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1458-24

S.B. No. 2333, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO ELECTION AUDITS.

(Chief Election Officer; Election Audits; Electronic Voting System; Electronic Tally of Ballots)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1459-24

S.B. No. 2193, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIME.

(Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Penal Code; Computers; Privacy)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1460-24

S.B. No. 3033, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE.

(Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Administration; Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING

 

            JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1461-24

S.B. No. 3034, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO PENAL LIABILITY.

(Penal Liability; Intoxication; Affirmative Defense)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1462-24

S.B. No. 3226, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.

(Administrative Procedure; Business; Permits; Review)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1463-24

S.B. No. 2197, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO GAMBLING OFFENSES.

(Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Penal Code; Gambling)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1464-24

S.B. No. 3037, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO PROMOTING PORNOGRAPHY FOR MINORS.

(Penal Code; Promoting Pornography for Minors; Offenses Against Public Health and Morals)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING

 

            JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1465-24

S.B. No. 2845, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

(Firearms; Ammunition; Sale; Ownership; Possession; Control; Persons Under Twenty-One; Prohibition; Penalty)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1466-24

S.B. No. 3011, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO NOISE.

(Weed Whackers; Noise Regulations; Additional Restrictions)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING

 

 

 

7.         Announcements

 

 

Committee Referral Sheet No. 24