HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

STATE OF HAWAII

THIRTY-SECOND STATE LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION, 2024

 

 

March 28, 2024

 

 

41st Day

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

 

1.         Roll Call

 

2.         Reading of the Journal

 

3.         Messages from the Governor

 

4.         Senate Communications

 

 

Received communication informing the House that the Senate has disagreed to amendments proposed by the House to the following Senate Bills:

 

            S.B. No. 2757, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

            S.B. No. 3123, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

            S.B. No. 3159, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

 

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

 

5.         Reports of Standing Committees

 

            HUMAN SERVICES

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1467-24

H.C.R. No. 53

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            HUMAN SERVICES

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1468-24

H.R. No. 78, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING THE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT RATE FOR HAWAII'S COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES AND EXPANDED ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES FOR MEDICAID CLIENTS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1469-24

H.C.R. No. 94, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING THE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT RATE FOR HAWAII'S COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES AND EXPANDED ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES FOR MEDICAID CLIENTS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1470-24

H.R. No. 75, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS AND PAYMENTS TO HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES PROVIDERS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1471-24

H.C.R. No. 91, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS AND PAYMENTS TO HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES PROVIDERS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            HUMAN SERVICES

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1472-24

H.R. No. 35

 

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE SOCIAL SECURITY 2100 ACT.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1473-24

H.C.R. No. 46

 

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE SOCIAL SECURITY 2100 ACT.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1474-24

H.R. No. 104

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONVENE A SEARCH AND RESCUE WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO DETER HIKERS FROM ENTERING ILLEGAL HIKING TRAILS AND TO ADDRESS RISING SEARCH AND RESCUE COSTS FACING THE STATE AND COUNTIES DUE TO INCREASED ILLEGAL HIKING TRAFFIC.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1475-24

H.C.R. No. 124

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO CONVENE A SEARCH AND RESCUE WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO DETER HIKERS FROM ENTERING ILLEGAL HIKING TRAILS AND TO ADDRESS RISING SEARCH AND RESCUE COSTS FACING THE STATE AND COUNTIES DUE TO INCREASED ILLEGAL HIKING TRAFFIC.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1476-24

H.R. No. 81, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT A HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1477-24

H.C.R. No. 97, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT A HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1478-24

H.R. No. 39

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1479-24

H.C.R. No. 50

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1480-24

H.R. No. 86

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CLEARLY DELINEATE OR DISTINGUISH PROPERTY BOUNDARIES TO ENSURE THAT HUNTING ACTIVITIES ARE OCCURRING ON DESIGNATED LANDS.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1481-24

H.C.R. No. 105

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CLEARLY DELINEATE OR DISTINGUISH PROPERTY BOUNDARIES TO ENSURE THAT HUNTING ACTIVITIES ARE OCCURRING ON DESIGNATED LANDS.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            EDUCATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1482-24

H.R. No. 145, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, INCLUDING RULES GOVERNING THE NEGOTIATION PROCESS BETWEEN THE COMMISSION AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1483-24

H.C.R. No. 166, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, INCLUDING RULES GOVERNING THE NEGOTIATION PROCESS BETWEEN THE COMMISSION AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            EDUCATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1484-24

H.R. No. 172, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S STATEWIDE BACKLOG OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1485-24

H.C.R. No. 192, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S STATEWIDE BACKLOG OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            LABOR & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1486-24

H.R. No. 61

 

URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO ENABLE EMPLOYEES TO TELEWORK TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1487-24

H.C.R. No. 76

 

URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO ENABLE EMPLOYEES TO TELEWORK TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

            LABOR & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1488-24

H.R. No. 63

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF CERTAIN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1489-24

H.C.R. No. 78

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF CERTAIN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1490-24

H.R. No. 65

 

URGING STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS TO REVIEW MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION FOR CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR JOB POSTINGS AND PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1491-24

H.C.R. No. 80

 

URGING STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS TO REVIEW MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION FOR CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR JOB POSTINGS AND PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

            LABOR & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1492-24

H.R. No. 66

 

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO AMEND TITLE 12, CHAPTER 15, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, TO CLARIFY THAT COMPENSATION FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES UNDER THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW IS DISTINCT FROM COMPENSATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES AND SHALL BE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEES AUTHORIZED UNDER THE MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1493-24

H.C.R. No. 81

 

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO AMEND TITLE 12, CHAPTER 15, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, TO CLARIFY THAT COMPENSATION FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES UNDER THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW IS DISTINCT FROM COMPENSATION FOR REGISTERED NURSES AND SHALL BE ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEES AUTHORIZED UNDER THE MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE.

 

REFER TO FINANCE


 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1494-24

H.R. No. 191

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO EVALUATE SUBSIDIZING PUBLIC TRANSIT FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

            LABOR & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1495-24

H.C.R. No. 211

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO EVALUATE SUBSIDIZING PUBLIC TRANSIT FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1496-24

H.R. No. 53, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE AN INTERAGENCY ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE TO COMBAT THE UNDERGROUND ECONOMY AND EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1497-24

H.C.R. No. 68, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE AN INTERAGENCY ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE TO COMBAT THE UNDERGROUND ECONOMY AND EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1498-24

H.R. No. 144, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A SAMPLE SURVEY OF FOR-PROFIT, NON-PROFIT, AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN HAWAII THAT HAVE SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED REMOTE WORK, HYBRID WORK, OR TELEWORK ARRANGEMENTS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            LABOR & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1499-24

H.C.R. No. 165, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A SAMPLE SURVEY OF FOR-PROFIT, NON-PROFIT, AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN HAWAII THAT HAVE SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED REMOTE WORK, HYBRID WORK, OR TELEWORK ARRANGEMENTS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            TRANSPORTATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1500-24

H.R. No. 114, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, TO INSTALL SPEED BUMPS, SPEED DETECTION DEVICES, PHOTO RED LIGHT IMAGING DETECTOR SYSTEMS, AND OTHER SAFETY MEASURES IN HOUSE DISTRICT 32.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1501-24

H.C.R. No. 133, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, TO INSTALL SPEED BUMPS, SPEED DETECTION DEVICES, PHOTO RED LIGHT IMAGING DETECTOR SYSTEMS, AND OTHER SAFETY MEASURES IN HOUSE DISTRICT 32.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            TRANSPORTATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1502-24

H.R. No. 116

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND SOLUTIONS TO RESOLVE SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES CAUSED BY BARGE DELAYS TO LĀNAʻI.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1503-24

H.C.R. No. 135

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND SOLUTIONS TO RESOLVE SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES CAUSED BY BARGE DELAYS TO LĀNAʻI.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1504-24

H.R. No. 133

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IDENTIFYING AND FACILITATING THE REPAIR AND TRANSFER OF PRIVATE OR DISPUTED ROADS.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1505-24

H.C.R. No. 154

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IDENTIFYING AND FACILITATING THE REPAIR AND TRANSFER OF PRIVATE OR DISPUTED ROADS.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            TRANSPORTATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1506-24

H.R. No. 135

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF ALLOWING MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO PAY THEIR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED TAXES AND FEES BIANNUALLY.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1507-24

H.C.R. No. 156

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF ALLOWING MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO PAY THEIR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED TAXES AND FEES BIANNUALLY.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1508-24

H.R. No. 136

 

URGING THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE AIR TRANSPORTATION CRISIS ON MOLOKAI AND LĀNAI.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1509-24

H.C.R. No. 157

 

URGING THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE AIR TRANSPORTATION CRISIS ON MOLOKAI AND LĀNAI.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

            TRANSPORTATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1510-24

H.R. No. 203, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY PERMITTED EVENTS IN URBAN HONOLULU.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1511-24

H.C.R. No. 223, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY PERMITTED EVENTS IN URBAN HONOLULU.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1512-24

H.R. No. 161, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE THE CARBON EMISSIONS ARISING FROM AIRPLANE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE STATE.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1513-24

H.C.R. No. 181, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE THE CARBON EMISSIONS ARISING FROM AIRPLANE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE STATE.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            HIGHER EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1514-24

H.C.R. No. 203

 

ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES SUMMER TUITION PILOT PROGRAM.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1515-24

H.R. No. 185

 

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ADOPT AND PUBLICIZE A STATEWIDE EQUITY STATEMENT.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1516-24

H.C.R. No. 205

 

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ADOPT AND PUBLICIZE A STATEWIDE EQUITY STATEMENT.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            HUMAN SERVICES

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1517-24

H.R. No. 33, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A BABY BONDS WORKING GROUP.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1518-24

H.C.R. No. 44, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A BABY BONDS WORKING GROUP.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

            ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1519-24

H.R. No. 55

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A SPORTS WAGERING WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL LEGALIZATION AND REGULATION OF ONLINE SPORTS WAGERING IN HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1520-24

H.C.R. No. 70

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A SPORTS WAGERING WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL LEGALIZATION AND REGULATION OF ONLINE SPORTS WAGERING IN HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1521-24

H.R. No. 164

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO COLLABORATE WITH UNIVERSITIES IN THE STATE TO CONVENE THE HAWAII CREATIVE INNOVATION GROUP.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1522-24

H.C.R. No. 184

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO COLLABORATE WITH UNIVERSITIES IN THE STATE TO CONVENE THE HAWAII CREATIVE INNOVATION GROUP.

 

REFER TO FINANCE

            ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1523-24

H.R. No. 94, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF A STATE LOTTERY.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1524-24

H.C.R. No. 113, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF A STATE LOTTERY.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            HEALTH & HOMELESSNESS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1525-24

H.R. No. 106, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TELEHEALTH WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF WIDESPREAD TELEHEALTH ADOPTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IDENTIFY PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL TO OPTIMIZE TELEHEALTH UTILIZATION AS THE STATE TRANSITIONS OUT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1526-24

H.C.R. No. 125, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TELEHEALTH WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF WIDESPREAD TELEHEALTH ADOPTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IDENTIFY PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL TO OPTIMIZE TELEHEALTH UTILIZATION AS THE STATE TRANSITIONS OUT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            HEALTH & HOMELESSNESS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1527-24

H.R. No. 113, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING RESTAURANTS AND OTHER FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS TO TAKE STEPS TO MAKE THEIR BUSINESSES SAFE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WITH SEVERE FOOD ALLERGIES.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1528-24

H.C.R. No. 132, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING RESTAURANTS AND OTHER FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS TO TAKE STEPS TO MAKE THEIR BUSINESSES SAFE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WITH SEVERE FOOD ALLERGIES.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1529-24

H.R. No. 123, H.D. 1

 

RESOLVING TO END HOMELESSNESS ON MAUI

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1530-24

H.C.R. No. 141, H.D. 1

 

RESOLVING TO END HOMELESSNESS ON MAUI.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            HEALTH & HOMELESSNESS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1531-24

H.R. No. 162, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF STATUTES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS AND THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE STATE AND INCLUDE AN ANALYSIS OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REFORM, WITH INPUT OF DATA AND FEEDBACK FROM STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING PATIENT ADVOCATES, PROVIDERS, FACILITIES, AND PAYERS

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1532-24

H.C.R. No. 182, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF STATUTES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS AND THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE STATE AND INCLUDE AN ANALYSIS OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REFORM, WITH INPUT OF DATA AND FEEDBACK FROM STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING PATIENT ADVOCATES, PROVIDERS, FACILITIES, AND PAYERS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            HEALTH & HOMELESSNESS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1533-24

H.R. No. 166, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE GOVERNOR, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXPLORE AVENUES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS UNDER THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM AND URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO MONITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1534-24

H.C.R. No. 186, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE GOVERNOR, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXPLORE AVENUES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS UNDER THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM AND URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO MONITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE


 

 

            HEALTH & HOMELESSNESS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1535-24

H.R. No. 167, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON BEST PRACTICES FOR NURSE STAFFING IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1536-24

H.C.R. No. 187, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON BEST PRACTICES FOR NURSE STAFFING IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE

 

            TRANSPORTATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1537-24

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

 

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT OPTIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE INGRESS AND EGRESS IN MILILANI MAUKA.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1538-24

H.C.R. No. 21, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT OPTIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE INGRESS AND EGRESS IN MILILANI MAUKA.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

            TRANSPORTATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1539-24

H.R. No. 45, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL SPEED BUMPS AND SPEED LIMIT SIGNAGE ON THE PORTION OF KAPOLEI PARKWAY BETWEEN KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL AND KAPOLEI MIDDLE SCHOOL.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1540-24

H.C.R. No. 62, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INSTALL SPEED BUMPS AND SPEED LIMIT SIGNAGE ON THE PORTION OF KAPOLEI PARKWAY BETWEEN KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL AND KAPOLEI MIDDLE SCHOOL.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1541-24

H.C.R. No. 59, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK WITH THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AGAINST ILLEGAL ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND DIRT BIKE MOTORCYCLES TO MAKE SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC ROADWAYS SAFER.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

            TRANSPORTATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1542-24

H.R. No. 43

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT OPTIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE INGRESS AND EGRESS ROUTES IN PACIFIC PALISADES.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1543-24

H.C.R. No. 60

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT OPTIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE INGRESS AND EGRESS ROUTES IN PACIFIC PALISADES.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1544-24

H.R. No. 38

 

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A SIDEWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY ALONG KALIHI STREET FROM KAMANAIKI STREET TO KALIHI VALLEY PARK.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1545-24

H.C.R. No. 49

 

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A SIDEWALK FEASIBILITY STUDY ALONG KALIHI STREET FROM KAMANAIKI STREET TO KALIHI VALLEY PARK.

 

FOR ADOPTION

            HUMAN SERVICES

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1546-24

H.R. No. 124

 

URGING THE GOVERNOR AND BOARD OF PHARMACY TO SUPPORT THE LANAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER'S TELEPHARMACY PILOT DEMONSTRATION AND RESEARCH PROJECT AS A METHOD OF EXPANDING THE ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1547-24

H.C.R. No. 142

 

URGING THE GOVERNOR AND BOARD OF PHARMACY TO SUPPORT THE LANAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER'S TELEPHARMACY PILOT DEMONSTRATION AND RESEARCH PROJECT AS A METHOD OF EXPANDING THE ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

            LABOR & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1548-24

H.R. No. 5

 

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A NEW SATELLITE CITY HALL OFFICE IN MILILANI TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1549-24

H.C.R. No. 15

 

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A NEW SATELLITE CITY HALL OFFICE IN MILILANI TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES.

 

FOR ADOPTION

            LABOR & GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1550-24

H.R. No. 62

 

REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR ESTABLISH A LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM FOR EXCEPTIONAL MANAGERS IN STATE GOVERNMENT.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1551-24

H.C.R. No. 77

 

REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR ESTABLISH A LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM FOR EXCEPTIONAL MANAGERS IN STATE GOVERNMENT.

 

FOR ADOPTION

 

            HOUSING/WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1552-24

H.R. No. 121, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP A SCOPE OF WORK OR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR BIDDERS TO PERFORM THEIR OWN ANALYSIS AND METHODOLOGY THAT DETERMINES WHETHER A DEVELOPMENT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE LONG-TERM FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE STATE AND RESPECTIVE COUNTY.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1553-24

H.C.R. No. 140, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP A SCOPE OF WORK OR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR BIDDERS TO PERFORM THEIR OWN ANALYSIS AND METHODOLOGY THAT DETERMINES WHETHER A DEVELOPMENT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE LONG-TERM FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY OF THE STATE AND RESPECTIVE COUNTY.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

            LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1554-24

H.R. No. 202, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO EXAMINE THE IMPLEMENTATION AND STANDARDS OF VARIOUS SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION POLICIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1555-24

H.C.R. No. 222, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO EXAMINE THE IMPLEMENTATION AND STANDARDS OF VARIOUS SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION POLICIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION

 

            CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1556-24

S.B. No. 2119, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE PRESCRIPTIONS.

(Pharmacists; Out-of-State Prescriptions; Initial Fill)

 

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

 

            JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1557-24

S.B. No. 2532, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO CRIME.

(Burglary; Multi-Unit Building; Dwelling; Appurtenant; Restricted Areas)

 

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

 

            JUDICIARY & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1558-24

S.B. No. 2236, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

 

RELATED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

(Law Enforcement; Warrants; Searches; Private Property)

 

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

 

 

 

6.         Announcements

 

 

 

Floor Presentations for Monday, April 1, 2024:

 

CONGRATULATING THE WAIPAHU MARAUDERS FOOTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2023 DIVISION I STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF KŪHIŌ LEWIS AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE COUNCIL FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN ADVANCEMENT.