OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER
THIRTY-SECOND STATE LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE REFERRALS
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NO. 26
45th LEGISLATIVE DAY-APRIL 4th, 2024
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Committee Abbreviations:
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AGR - Agriculture & Food Systems |
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CAI - Culture, Arts, & International Affairs |
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CMV - Corrections, Military, & Veterans |
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CPC - Consumer Protection & Commerce |
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ECD - Economic Development |
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EDN - Education |
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EEP - Energy & Environmental Protection |
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FIN - Finance |
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HET - Higher Education & Technology |
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HLT - Health & Homelessness |
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HSG - Housing |
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HUS - Human Services |
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JHA - Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs |
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LGO - Labor & Government Operations |
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LMG - Legislative Management |
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TOU - Tourism |
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TRN - Transportation |
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WAL - Water & Land |
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REFERRAL
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URGING THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO CONDUCT TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYS, PARTICULARLY WITHIN LAVA-FLOW HAZARD ZONES 1 AND 2, TO UPDATE ITS LONG-TERM LAVA-FLOW HAZARD MAP OF HAWAII ISLAND.
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WAL |
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APPROVING THE DEDICATION OF KUKUIA STREET, LAHAINA, HAWAII, TO THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
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WAL, FIN |
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URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT AN IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT CEASEFIRE IN GAZA.
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CAI |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED DIETITIANS TO PRESCRIBE MODIFIED DIETS AND PLAN THERAPEUTIC DIETS.
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HLT, CPC |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO ERADICATE OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM PEARL HARBOR.
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CMV, JHA |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO AMEND THE PRIORITY FOR WHICH LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS ARE ALLOCATED AND MONEYS IN THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND ARE USED AND TO ADOPT CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE RULES THAT INCENTIVIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE.
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HSG |
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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.
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HSG, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO CREATE A PROCESS UNDER SECTION 201H-38, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR HOUSING PROJECTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SALE OR RENT TO QUALIFIED RESIDENTS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 201H-32, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, WHO ARE DEEMED TO BE MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.
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HSG, FIN |
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URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO BUILD ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND HOMES OVER THE NEXT TEN YEARS.
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HSG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ENABLE CREDIT ENHANCEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION LOANS UNDER ANY FUNDS ADMINISTERED BY THE CORPORATION.
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HSG |
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URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE LAVA AND EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE.
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CPC, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO ENSURE THAT RELEVANT STATE AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, COLLABORATE 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.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY WATCH IN EACH HOMESTEAD AREA.
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JHA |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE SOCIAL SECURITY 2100 ACT.
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HUS, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DISPLAY A PORTRAIT OF PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE IN EACH STATE BUILDING, OFFICE, MEETING ROOM, AND WAITING AREA UNDER THE DEPARTMENT'S JURISDICTION.
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JHA |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF TEACHER SALARY STEP MOVEMENTS ON SALARY SCHEDULE COMPRESSION.
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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.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO WORK WITH THE STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ENHANCE THE ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM BY PROMOTING IT TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY QUALIFY.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE TO CEASE INTERCEPTING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
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HUS, FIN |
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URGING STATE DEPARTMENTS TO REQUIRE HOUSEHOLDS IMPACTED BY THE LAHAINA FIRES TO EXHAUST THEIR INSURANCE POLICIES BEFORE REQUESTING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE STATE.
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