OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER

THIRTY-SECOND STATE LEGISLATURE

 

COMMITTEE REFERRALS

 

 

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NO. 22

32nd LEGISLATIVE DAY-MARCH 14th, 2024

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Committee Abbreviations:

 


AGR -  Agriculture & Food Systems

CAI -    Culture, Arts, & International Affairs

CMV -  Corrections, Military, & Veterans

CPC -   Consumer Protection & Commerce

ECD -   Economic Development

EDN -  Education

EEP -   Energy & Environmental Protection

FIN -    Finance

HET -   Higher Education & Technology

HLT -   Health & Homelessness

HSG -   Housing

HUS -   Human Services

JHA -   Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

LGO -  Labor & Government Operations

LMG -  Legislative Management

TOU -  Tourism

TRN -   Transportation

WAL -  Water & Land


 

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Committee

 

 

REFERRAL

 

HR123

RESOLVING TO END HOMELESSNESS ON MAUI.

 

HLT, FIN

HR124

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.

 

HUS

HR125

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND JUDICIARY TO PRIORITIZE ENSURING THAT CONTRACTS FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES ARE ADEQUATELY RESOURCED TO COVER THE COSTS OF PROVIDING THOSE SERVICES.

 

FIN

HR126

E HOOKIKINA AKU ANA I KA OIHANA HOONAAUAO I KA APONO ANA I KOMIKE E HOOPUKA ANA I KA HOOLALA E HIKI AI KE KA ANA IA MA KA HOOULU ANA I KE AO OLELO HAWAII I NA HAUMANA A PAU LOA.

 

EDN, JHA

HR127

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.

 

WAL, FIN

HR128

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE STUDENTS, PARENTS, PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, STAFF, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S BULLYING PROCEDURES.

 

EDN, JHA

HR129

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PERFORM A STUDY REGARDING THE SPECIAL SENTENCING OF HABITUAL VIOLENT FELONS.

 

JHA

HR130

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF EXEMPTING ALL STATE-RELATED CONSTRUCTION FROM COUNTY PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS AND ESTABLISHING A PERMITTING DIVISION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PERMITTING SERVICES FOR ALL STATE-RELATED CONSTRUCTION.

 

CPC

HR131

URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE SOCIAL AND SAFETY IMPACTS OF GEOTAGGING.

 

HET, FIN

HR132

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS MONITORING AND SAMPLING TECHNOLOGIES IN WASTE COMBUSTION FACILITIES AND MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS.

 

EEP, FIN

HR133

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

 

TRN, JHA

HR134

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF LEGALIZING SPORTS BETTING.

 

ECD, FIN

HR135

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.

 

TRN, FIN

HR136

URGING THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE AIR TRANSPORTATION CRISIS ON MOLOKAI AND LĀNA`I.

 

TRN, FIN

HR137

REQUESTING A TASK FORCE TO BE ESTABLISHED TO RECOMMEND CHANGES TO THE STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO IMPROVE ITS OPERATIONS AND FUNCTIONS AND PROTECT ITS MISSION.

 

WAL, FIN

HR138

URGING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A MULTIAGENCY WORKING GROUP TO UPDATE THE MAPS, TIER TABLES, AND INVENTORIES OF STATE LANDS SUITABLE AND AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.

 

HSG/WAL

HR139

REQUESTING THE WOMEN'S CORRECTIONS IMPLEMENTATION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF WOMEN INCARCERATED AT THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER BY TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.

 

CMV, FIN

HR140

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE RELEVANT STATE LAWS GOVERNING AGRICULTURAL-BASED COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS.

 

AGR, FIN

HR141

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR AGRICULTURAL CRIME PILOT PROJECT TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROSECUTING AGRICULTURAL CRIME CASES, INCLUDING THOSE OF AGRICULTURAL THEFT AND AGRICULTURAL VANDALISM, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND COUNTY OF KAUAI.

 

AGR, FIN

HR142

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO IDENTIFY THE NUMBER OF FRAUDULENT CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES IN THE STATE.

 

HLT, FIN

HR143

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON WAYS TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE'S REGISTRATION OF SEX OFFENDERS AND OFFENDERS AGAINST MINORS.

 

JHA

HR144

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.

 

LGO, FIN

HR145

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

 

EDN, FIN

HR146

URGING ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC., TO RESTORE AND REOPEN THE PALI LANES BOWLING CENTER.

 

WAL, FIN

HR147

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF USING MYCOPESTICIDES AS A METHOD TO CONTROL WASMANNIA AUROPUNCTATA.

 

AGR, FIN

HR148

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE STATE'S CURRENT EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

 

LGO, FIN

HR149

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE STATE, FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWELVE HAS A CERTAIN NUMBER OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.

 

EDN, FIN

HR150

REQUESTING STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO NOTIFY ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS OF DECEASED CATS AND DOGS THAT ARE PICKED UP ALONG STATE AND COUNTY ROADWAYS.

 

AGR

HR151

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE LAHAINA BYPASS NORTH EXTENSION.

 

TRN

HR152

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A SEARCH AND RESCUE DIVISION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT TO SUPPLEMENT AND COORDINATE WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND VOLUNTEERS TO IMPROVE THE TIMELINE OF RESCUE OR RECOVERY AND NUMBER OF MISSING INDIVIDUALS RESCUED OR RECOVERED.

 

WAL, FIN

HR153

REQUESTING THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO EXAMINE THE ALLOCATION OF WATER IN WEST MAUI AND IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

 

WAL, JHA

HR154

REQUESTING THE BUREAU OF CONVEYANCES TO CONDUCT OR COMMISSION A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE RIGHTFUL OWNERS OF LAND IN AND AROUND LAHAINA.

 

WAL, FIN

HR155

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY AND DEVISE COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES TO RESTORE ACCESSIBLE INSURANCE OPTIONS TO RESIDENTS AND COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES IN LAVA ZONES 1 AND 2.

 

CPC, FIN

HR156

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO ESTABLISH A RELOCATION PROJECT TO ASSIST HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, WITH THE GOALS OF REDUCING HOMELESSNESS, CRIME, RECIDIVISM, AND TAXPAYERS' COSTS.

 

HLT

HR157

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE COVERED BUS SHELTERS AT ALL BUS STOPS ON OAHU.

 

TRN

HR158

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

 

HLT/CPC

HR159

REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A HEALTH INFORMATION DATA SHARING WORKING GROUP TO COLLABORATE AND ESTABLISH THE FRAMEWORK AND STANDARDS FOR FUTURE HEALTH INFORMATION DATA SHARING LEGISLATION.

 

HLT/CPC

HR160

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE A CYBER HARASSMENT AND CYBERBULLYING AWARENESS DAY.

 

CAI, JHA

HR161

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.

 

TRN, FIN

HR162

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE CHALLENGES TO THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE STATE DUE TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS AND INCLUDE AN ANALYSIS OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REFORM, WITH INPUT OF DATA AND FEEDBACK FROM ALL STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING PATIENT ADVOCATES, PROVIDERS, FACILITIES, AND PAYERS.

 

HLT, FIN

HR163

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

 

HLT, FIN

HR164

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

 

ECD, FIN

HR165

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO EXAMINE WHETHER BED-HOLD POLICIES PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON INDIVIDUALS IN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.

 

HLT, FIN

HR166

URGING THE 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.

 

HLT, FIN

HR167

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A HEALTH CARE FACILITIES LABOR STANDARDS WORKING GROUP TO RESEARCH, ASSESS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE BEST PRACTICES IN LABOR STANDARDS THAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED AT HOSPITALS, CARE HOMES, AND DIALYSIS FACILITIES IN THE STATE.

 

HLT, FIN

HR168

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT SCHOOL LIBRARIES AND SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS ARE STAFFED WITH LICENSED SCHOOL LIBRARIANS AND LICENSED SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALISTS.

 

EDN, FIN

HR169

URGING THE STATE TO PROHIBIT THE INTRODUCTION OF BIOCONTROL AGENTS THAT MIGHT THREATEN ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT FORAGE GRASS SPECIES.

 

AGR

HR170

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PRODUCE A PLAN FOR ADHERING TO SCHOOL COUNSELOR BEST PRACTICES.

 

EDN

HR171

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES.

 

EDN

HR172

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

 

EDN, FIN

HR173

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING THE JURISDICTION OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE A QUARTER-MILE RADIUS SURROUNDING EACH SCHOOL.

 

EDN

HR174

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF XYLAZINE TESTING STRIPS SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM THE STATE'S DEFINITION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.

 

JHA

HR175

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO PROPOSE LEGISLATION THAT ESTABLISHES TAX CREDITS FOR FIRM RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATION.

 

EEP, CPC

HR176

URGING THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION TO CONSULT BENEFICIARIES OF THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT REGARDING ALTERNATIVE WAITLIST AND AWARD PRIORITIZATION BASED ON LINEAL AND GENERATIONAL DESCENDANCY FOR HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS LOCATED IN HANA, MAUI.

 

JHA

HR177

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST BIG OIL CORPORATIONS FOR CLIMATE DAMAGES TO THE STATE AND ENGAGE A THIRD-PARTY LAW FIRM THAT HAS EXPERTISE IN THIS LEGAL AREA.

 

EEP, JHA

HR178

REQUESTING THE STATE'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF EXISTING INTERNATIONAL LAWS TO REDUCE GHOST NETS ENTERING THE STATE FROM INTERNATIONAL WATERS AND TAKE OTHER ACTIONS TO REDUCE MARINE DEBRIS FROM FISHING GEAR.

 

WAL

HR179

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY ALL APPROPRIATE SITES AT STATE PARKS AT WHICH A WATER-BOTTLE FILLING STATION COULD BE INSTALLED.

 

WAL, FIN

HR180

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE CULTURAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH AND FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER.

 

HUS, FIN

HR181

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO CONSTRUCT A SIDEWALK FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN IROQUOIS POINTE AND EWA BEACH.

 

TRN

HR182

URGING THE HONOLULU BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY AND KALAELOA DESALCO LLC TO INCREASE THE FINAL INITIAL PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF THE KALAELOA SEAWATER DESALINATION FACILITY PROJECT AND BE ACTIVATED AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.

 

WAL

HR183

AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO PROHIBIT MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM CONSUMING ALCOHOL WITHIN THE STATE CAPITOL.

 

LMG, JHA

HR184

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A SUBSECTION OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING STANDARDS FOR GRADES K-12 UNDER ITS CURRENT HEALTH STANDARDS.

 

EDN

HR185

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

 

HET, JHA

HR186

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COURTS TO COLLECT, COMPILE, AND SHARE DATA ON THE ASSESSMENT OF FEES, COURT COSTS, FINES, AND RESTITUTION IN CASES AGAINST MINORS.

 

JHA

HR187

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

 

WAL, FIN

HR188

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO URGE CONGRESS TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF A LABORATORY CERTIFIED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS IN THE STATE.

 

WAL

HR189

URGING EVERY STATE AGENCY THAT MONITORS ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS AND POLLUTANTS TO FOLLOW CERTAIN PROCEDURAL AND SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MODIFICATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION LEVELS.

 

WAL

HR190

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN INTERAGENCY FOOD SYSTEMS PLAN.

 

AGR, FIN

HR191

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

 

LGO, FIN

HR192

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO REDUCE THE IMPORTATION OF PRODUCTS, PACKAGING, OR MATERIALS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES INTO THE STATE.

 

EEP, CPC

HR193

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.

 

EEP, CPC

HR194

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.

 

WAL, FIN

HR195

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL FOR AN IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT CEASEFIRE IN GAZA; FACILITATE THE DE-ESCALATION OF, AND END TO, HOSTILITIES; AND PROVIDE TO THE AREA FUEL, FOOD, WATER, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, AND OTHER FORMS OF HUMANITARIAN RELIEF.

 

JHA

HR196

URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO DECREASE THE OVERALL NUMBER OF MILITARY MEMBERS STATIONED IN HAWAII AND TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF MILITARY MEMBERS STATIONED IN HAWAII WHO ARE UNMARRIED OR HAVE NO ACCOMPANYING DEPENDENTS.

 

CMV, FIN

HR197

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE ON ETHICAL POLICING TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY AND IMPACT OF WEED AND SEED PROGRAMS IN THE STATE.

 

JHA

HR198

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF MILITARY HOUSING IN HAWAII.

 

CMV

HR199

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONTRACT WITH A QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO ESTABLISH AN AQUATIC SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.

 

EDN

HR200

EMPOWERING RESIDENTS' SOVEREIGNTY OVER GREEN SPACES FOR FOOD PRODUCTION, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE.

 

WAL, JHA

HR201

RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 19 THROUGH FEBRUARY 23, 2024, AS SCHOLASTIC JOURNALISM WEEK IN HAWAII.

 

EDN

HR202

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

 

LMG

HR203

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

 

TRN, JHA

HR204

URGING THE HAWAII STATE GOVERNMENT TO RESTRICT INTERNAL DISSEMINATION OF CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY PROPAGANDA.

 

JHA

HR205

URGING HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES AND ITS UTILITY SUBSIDIARIES TO REMAIN UNDER LOCAL OWNERSHIP IN THE EVENT OF BANKRUPTCY.

 

CPC

HR206

URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS THE "PROTECTING AMERICANS FROM FOREIGN ADVERSARY CONTROLLED APPLICATIONS ACT" TO DIVEST OWNERSHIP OF TIKTOK OR BE SUBJECT TO A NATIONWIDE BAN.

 

JHA

HR207

URGING KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS TO EXTEND THE LEASES OF THE HAWAII KAI FARMERS FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS.

 

WAL, JHA

HR208

URGING THE PEACE CORPS TO IMMEDIATELY ESTABLISH A MISSION IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS.

 

JHA

HR209

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO INSTALL CROSSWALKS IN KALAMA VALLEY.

 

TRN

HR210

URGING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO SPEARHEAD THE CREATION OF A MASTER RECOVERY PLAN AND GOVERNANCE MODEL FOR LAHAINA, MAUI.

 

WAL, FIN

HR211

AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO REQUIRE EACH MEMBER TO PLANT AT LEAST ONE FOOD TREE ON STATE LAND.

 

LMG

HCR141

RESOLVING TO END HOMELESSNESS ON MAUI.

 

HLT, FIN

HCR142

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.

 

HUS

HCR143

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND JUDICIARY TO PRIORITIZE ENSURING THAT CONTRACTS FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES ARE ADEQUATELY RESOURCED TO COVER THE COSTS OF PROVIDING THOSE SERVICES.

 

FIN

HCR144

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.

 

HLT, CPC

HCR145

E HOOKIKINA AKU ANA I KA OIHANA HOONAAUAO I KA APONO ANA I KOMIKE E HOOPUKA ANA I KA HOOLALA E HIKI AI KE KA ANA IA MA KA HOOULU ANA I KE AO OLELO HAWAII I NA HAUMANA A PAU LOA.

 

EDN, JHA

HCR146

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO DISCUSS AGRICULTURE-RELATED ISSUES.

 

AGR, FIN

HCR147

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP.

 

AGR, FIN

HCR148

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.

 

WAL, FIN

HCR149

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE STUDENTS, PARENTS, PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, STAFF, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S BULLYING PROCEDURES.

 

EDN, JHA

HCR150

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PERFORM A STUDY REGARDING THE SPECIAL SENTENCING OF HABITUAL VIOLENT FELONS.

 

JHA

HCR151

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF EXEMPTING ALL STATE-RELATED CONSTRUCTION FROM COUNTY PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS AND ESTABLISHING A PERMITTING DIVISION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PERMITTING SERVICES FOR ALL STATE-RELATED CONSTRUCTION.

 

CPC

HCR152

URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE SOCIAL AND SAFETY IMPACTS OF GEOTAGGING.

 

HET, FIN

HCR153

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS MONITORING AND SAMPLING TECHNOLOGIES IN WASTE COMBUSTION FACILITIES AND MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS.

 

EEP, FIN

HCR154

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

 

TRN, JHA

HCR155

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF LEGALIZING SPORTS BETTING.

 

ECD, FIN

HCR156

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.

 

TRN, FIN

HCR157

URGING THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE AIR TRANSPORTATION CRISIS ON MOLOKAI AND LĀNA`I.

 

TRN, FIN

HCR158

REQUESTING A TASK FORCE TO BE ESTABLISHED TO RECOMMEND CHANGES TO THE STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO IMPROVE ITS OPERATIONS AND FUNCTIONS AND PROTECT ITS MISSION.

 

WAL, FIN

HCR159

URGING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A MULTIAGENCY WORKING GROUP TO UPDATE THE MAPS, TIER TABLES, AND INVENTORIES OF STATE LANDS SUITABLE AND AVAILABLE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.

 

HSG/WAL

HCR160

REQUESTING THE WOMEN'S CORRECTIONS IMPLEMENTATION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF WOMEN INCARCERATED AT THE WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER BY TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.

 

CMV, FIN

HCR161

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO REVIEW THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE RELEVANT STATE LAWS GOVERNING AGRICULTURAL-BASED COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS.

 

AGR, FIN

HCR162

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR AGRICULTURAL CRIME PILOT PROJECT TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROSECUTING AGRICULTURAL CRIME CASES, INCLUDING THOSE OF AGRICULTURAL THEFT AND AGRICULTURAL VANDALISM, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND COUNTY OF KAUAI.

 

AGR, FIN

HCR163

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO IDENTIFY THE NUMBER OF FRAUDULENT CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES IN THE STATE.

 

HLT, FIN

HCR164

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON WAYS TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE'S REGISTRATION OF SEX OFFENDERS AND OFFENDERS AGAINST MINORS.

 

JHA

HCR165

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.

 

LGO, FIN

HCR166

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

 

EDN, FIN

HCR167

URGING ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC., TO RESTORE AND REOPEN THE PALI LANES BOWLING CENTER.

 

WAL, FIN

HCR168

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF USING MYCOPESTICIDES AS A METHOD TO CONTROL WASMANNIA AUROPUNCTATA.

 

AGR, FIN

HCR169

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE STATE'S CURRENT EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

 

LGO, FIN

HCR170

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE STATE, FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE TWELVE HAS A CERTAIN NUMBER OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.

 

EDN, FIN

HCR171

REQUESTING STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO NOTIFY ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS OF DECEASED CATS AND DOGS THAT ARE PICKED UP ALONG STATE AND COUNTY ROADWAYS.

 

AGR

HCR172

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

 

CPC, FIN

HCR173

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.

 

CPC, FIN

HCR174

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LATER SCHOOL START TIMES.

 

EDN

HCR175

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY AND DEVISE COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIES TO RESTORE ACCESSIBLE INSURANCE OPTIONS TO RESIDENTS AND COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES IN LAVA ZONES 1 AND 2.

 

CPC, FIN

HCR176

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO ESTABLISH A RELOCATION PROJECT TO ASSIST HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, WITH THE GOALS OF REDUCING HOMELESSNESS, CRIME, RECIDIVISM, AND TAXPAYERS' COSTS.

 

HLT

HCR177

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE COVERED BUS SHELTERS AT ALL BUS STOPS ON OAHU.

 

TRN

HCR178

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

 

HLT/CPC

HCR179

REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A HEALTH INFORMATION DATA SHARING WORKING GROUP TO COLLABORATE AND ESTABLISH THE FRAMEWORK AND STANDARDS FOR FUTURE HEALTH INFORMATION DATA SHARING LEGISLATION.

 

HLT/CPC

HCR180

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE A CYBER HARASSMENT AND CYBERBULLYING AWARENESS DAY.

 

CAI, JHA

HCR181

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.

 

TRN, FIN

HCR182

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE CHALLENGES TO THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE STATE DUE TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS AND INCLUDE AN ANALYSIS OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REFORM, WITH INPUT OF DATA AND FEEDBACK FROM ALL STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING PATIENT ADVOCATES, PROVIDERS, FACILITIES, AND PAYERS.

 

HLT, FIN

HCR183

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

 

HLT, FIN

HCR184

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

 

ECD, FIN

HCR185

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO EXAMINE WHETHER BED-HOLD POLICIES PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON INDIVIDUALS IN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.

 

HLT, FIN

HCR186

URGING THE 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.

 

HLT, FIN

HCR187

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A HEALTH CARE FACILITIES LABOR STANDARDS WORKING GROUP TO RESEARCH, ASSESS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE BEST PRACTICES IN LABOR STANDARDS THAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED AT HOSPITALS, CARE HOMES, AND DIALYSIS FACILITIES IN THE STATE.

 

HLT, FIN

HCR188

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENSURE THAT SCHOOL LIBRARIES AND SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS ARE STAFFED WITH LICENSED SCHOOL LIBRARIANS AND LICENSED SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALISTS.

 

EDN, FIN

HCR189

URGING THE STATE TO PROHIBIT THE INTRODUCTION OF BIOCONTROL AGENTS THAT MIGHT THREATEN ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT FORAGE GRASS SPECIES.

 

AGR

HCR190

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PRODUCE A PLAN FOR ADHERING TO SCHOOL COUNSELOR BEST PRACTICES.

 

EDN

HCR191

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CANCELLED SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ROUTES.

 

EDN

HCR192

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

 

EDN, FIN

HCR193

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING THE JURISDICTION OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE A QUARTER-MILE RADIUS SURROUNDING EACH SCHOOL.

 

EDN

HCR194

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF XYLAZINE TESTING STRIPS SHOULD BE EXCLUDED FROM THE STATE'S DEFINITION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.

 

JHA

HCR195

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO PROPOSE LEGISLATION THAT ESTABLISHES TAX CREDITS FOR FIRM RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATION.

 

EEP, CPC

HCR196

URGING THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION TO CONSULT BENEFICIARIES OF THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT REGARDING ALTERNATIVE WAITLIST AND AWARD PRIORITIZATION BASED ON LINEAL AND GENERATIONAL DESCENDANCY FOR HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS LOCATED IN HANA, MAUI.

 

JHA

HCR197

REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST BIG OIL CORPORATIONS FOR CLIMATE DAMAGES TO THE STATE AND ENGAGE A THIRD-PARTY LAW FIRM THAT HAS EXPERTISE IN THIS LEGAL AREA.

 

EEP, JHA

HCR198

REQUESTING THE STATE'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF EXISTING INTERNATIONAL LAWS TO REDUCE GHOST NETS ENTERING THE STATE FROM INTERNATIONAL WATERS AND TAKE OTHER ACTIONS TO REDUCE MARINE DEBRIS FROM FISHING GEAR.

 

WAL

HCR199

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO IDENTIFY ALL APPROPRIATE SITES AT STATE PARKS AT WHICH A WATER-BOTTLE FILLING STATION COULD BE INSTALLED.

 

WAL, FIN

HCR200

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE CULTURAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH AND FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER.

 

HUS, FIN

HCR201

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

 

LMG

HCR202

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

 

HSG, FIN

HCR203

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

 

HET, FIN

HCR204

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A SUBSECTION OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING STANDARDS FOR GRADES K-12 UNDER ITS CURRENT HEALTH STANDARDS.

 

EDN

HCR205

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

 

HET, JHA

HCR206

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COURTS TO COLLECT, COMPILE, AND SHARE DATA ON THE ASSESSMENT OF FEES, COURT COSTS, FINES, AND RESTITUTION IN CASES AGAINST MINORS.

 

JHA

HCR207

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

 

WAL, FIN

HCR208

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO URGE CONGRESS TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF A LABORATORY CERTIFIED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS IN THE STATE.

 

WAL

HCR209

URGING EVERY STATE AGENCY THAT MONITORS ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS AND POLLUTANTS TO FOLLOW CERTAIN PROCEDURAL AND SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MODIFICATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION LEVELS.

 

WAL

HCR210

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN INTERAGENCY FOOD SYSTEMS PLAN.

 

AGR, FIN

HCR211

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

 

LGO, FIN

HCR212

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO REDUCE THE IMPORTATION OF PRODUCTS, PACKAGING, OR MATERIALS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES INTO THE STATE.

 

EEP, CPC

HCR213

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.

 

EEP, CPC

HCR214

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.

 

WAL, FIN

HCR215

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CALL FOR AN IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT CEASEFIRE IN GAZA; FACILITATE THE DE-ESCALATION OF, AND END TO, HOSTILITIES; AND PROVIDE TO THE AREA FUEL, FOOD, WATER, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, AND OTHER FORMS OF HUMANITARIAN RELIEF.

 

JHA

HCR216

URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO DECREASE THE OVERALL NUMBER OF MILITARY MEMBERS STATIONED IN HAWAII AND TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF MILITARY MEMBERS STATIONED IN HAWAII WHO ARE UNMARRIED OR HAVE NO ACCOMPANYING DEPENDENTS.

 

CMV, FIN

HCR217

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE ON ETHICAL POLICING TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY AND IMPACT OF WEED AND SEED PROGRAMS IN THE STATE.

 

JHA

HCR218

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF MILITARY HOUSING IN HAWAII.

 

CMV

HCR219

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONTRACT WITH A QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO ESTABLISH AN AQUATIC SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.

 

EDN

HCR220

EMPOWERING RESIDENTS' SOVEREIGNTY OVER GREEN SPACES FOR FOOD PRODUCTION, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE.

 

WAL, JHA

HCR221

RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 19 THROUGH FEBRUARY 23, 2024, AS SCHOLASTIC JOURNALISM WEEK IN HAWAII.

 

EDN

HCR222

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

 

LMG

HCR223

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

 

TRN, JHA

HCR224

URGING THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO STOP PERSECUTION BASED ON RELIGION AND FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO HOLD THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ACCOUNTABLE FOR VIOLATING THE RIGHT OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.

 

JHA

HCR225

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.

 

HLT, FIN

 

 

Committee

 

 

RE-REFERRAL

 

HR16

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

 

LMG, CPC

HR54

RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF USING PRONOUNS AND GENDER-AFFIRMING LANGUAGE.

 

LMG

HCR26

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

 

LMG, CPC

HCR69

RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF USING PRONOUNS AND GENDER-AFFIRMING LANGUAGE.

 

LMG