April 3, 2024

 

MEMORANDUM

 

TO:          All Senators

 

FROM:    Senate Clerk's Office

 

RE:          Floor Action for Thursday, April 4, 2024 - AMENDED

 

This memo includes an updated list of measures scheduled for floor action tomorrow. It includes additional resolutions to meet the concurrent resolution first crossover deadline.

·      Resolutions listed in the original floor action memo issued this afternoon (SSCRs 3423-3454, 3458-3473);

·      Resolutions filed this afternoon (SSCRs 3484-3638)

 

The list of GMs and third reading bills has not changed.

 

Please see the complete list of all scheduled measures below.

 

Advise and Consent

SSCR No.

Measure No.

 

Committee

Title

3455

GM536

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WAM

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Council on Revenues, Gubernatorial Nominee, MIKE HAMASU, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

3456

GM537

**

WAM

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Council on Revenues, Gubernatorial Nominee, REGINA OSTERGAARD-KLEM, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

3457

GM538

**

WAM

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Council on Revenues, Gubernatorial Nominee, CARL BONHAM, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

 

Adoption of Resolutions

SSCR No.

Measure No.

 

Committee

Title

3423

3424

SCR65 SD1

SR53 SD1

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**

HHS

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE AN INFORMAL WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE REGISTRATION AND MONITORING OF ALL GROUP LIVING FACILITIES AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 46-4(D), HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, INCLUDING CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES.

3425

3426

SCR64

SR52

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**

HHS

URGING THE STATE AND COUNTIES TO PRIORITIZE AND DIRECT ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO SUPPORTING COORDINATED INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION AND PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AIMED AT ADDRESSING THE ONGOING FENTANYL EPIDEMIC.

3427

SCR34

**

HHS

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.

3428

3429

SCR29

SR19

**

**

AEN

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STRATEGIC PLAN.

3430

3431

SCR101

SR83

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**

AEN

URGING A TRANSITION TO A PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE.

3432

3433

SCR67

SR55

**

**

AEN

URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE LIMU KALA.

3434

3435

SCR202 SD1

SR178 SD1

**

**

HRE

URGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM IN EDUCATION WITH AN ONLINE OPTION AT LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO ADDRESS THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF WORKING ADULTS IN ALL COUNTIES.

3436

3437

SCR143 SD1

SR172 SD1

**

**

HRE

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS STUDENT AND FACULTY HOUSING FACILITY NEEDS AT THE MANOA CAMPUS.

3438

3439

SCR132

SR114

**

**

AEN

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN FOR THE REMEDIATION OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) IN THE STATE.

3440

3441

SCR220

SR196

**

**

AEN

URGING THE HAWAII CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO INCREASE THE RECYCLING OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS AND TO EXPAND THE USAGE OF RECYCLED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE.

3442

3443

SCR105

SR87

**

**

AEN

REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES OF INDIVIDUALS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

3444

3445

SCR133

SR115

**

**

AEN

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.

3446

3447

SCR152

SR130

**

**

AEN/GVO

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COLLABORATE WITH THE STATE TO EXPAND COMMUNITY GARDENING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS.

3448

SCR98 SD1

**

EDU/HRE

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER WITH THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL TO BECOME FULL-TIME TEACHERS.

3449

3450

SCR144

SR173

**

**

EDU/HRE

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND HAWAII P-20 PARTNERSHIPS FOR EDUCATION TO DEVELOP CLEAR PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS IN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACADEMIES TO SEAMLESSLY CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES.

3451

3452

SCR5

SR5

**

**

LBT

URGING THE PROMPT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY ACT ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2024.

3453

3454

SCR83

SR69

**

**

LBT

URGING THE OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE STATE OF HAWAII'S OPEN DATA PORTAL BY INCREASING AND EXPANDING THE DATA SETS AVAILABLE ON THE OPEN DATA PORTAL, CENTRALIZING ALL OPEN DATA SETS OF ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS ONTO THE OPEN DATA PORTAL, AND CONTINUALLY UPDATING THE DATA SETS FOR ACCURACY AND RECENCY OF PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE DATA.

3458

3459

SCR203 SD1

SR179 SD1

**

**

WTL

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND COUNTY OF MAUI TO INVENTORY AND MAP EXISTING R-1 WATER DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND RESERVOIRS IN MAUI COUNTY.

3460

3461

SCR216 SD1

SR191 SD1

**

**

WTL

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REQUIRE ALL CERTIFIED ARBORISTS IN ITS EMPLOY, INCLUDING CONTRACTORS, TO ADHERE TO INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES.

3462

3463

SCR225

SR201

**

**

WTL

URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO USE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING FOR BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR.

3464

3465

SCR117

SR100

**

**

WTL

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.

3466

3467

SCR119 SD1

SR102 SD1

**

**

WTL

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE COMMISSION TO DEVELOP AN INTEGRATED LAND USE PLAN.

3468

SCR122 SD1

**

WTL

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER EXPERTS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POPULATION STATUS OF DEPLETED CORAL REEF HERBIVORES AROUND THE ISLAND OF OAHU AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE POLICIES FOR SUBSTANTIALLY REPLENISHING THOSE POPULATIONS WITHIN A DECADE.

3469

SCR176 SD1

**

WTL

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT CERTAIN PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE DAM AND APPURTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OR REMOVAL GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST APPLICANTS IN OBTAINING GRANTS.

3470

3471

SCR215 SD1

SR192 SD1

**

**

WTL

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.

3472

3473

SCR123 SD1

SR105 SD1

**

**

WTL/PSM

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK AND THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AS IT RELATES TO LANDOWNERS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES.

3484

3485

SCR163 SD1

SR137 SD1

**

**

CPN/JDC

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXISTING STATE LAWS IN ADDRESSING THE FALSE LABELING OF HAWAII-MADE FOOD PRODUCTS, WITH A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON THE LEGAL MECHANISMS AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROTECTING THE BRANDS OF HAWAII-MADE FOOD PRODUCTS.

3486

3487

SCR184 SD1

SR158 SD1

**

**

LBT

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

3488

3489

SCR33 SD1

SR22 SD1

**

**

LBT

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

3490

3491

SCR138 SD1

SR119 SD1

**

**

AEN/TCA

REQUESTING THE HAWAII CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTION COMMISSION TO DEVELOP VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED REDUCTION STRATEGIES AND MAKE RELATED RECOMMENDATIONS.

3492

3493

SCR1

SR1

**

**

TCA

RECOGNIZING THE DAY OF THE SECOND NEW MOON AFTER THE WINTER SOLSTICE OF EVERY YEAR AS THE LUNAR NEW YEAR IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

3494

3495

SCR2 SD1

SR2 SD1

**

**

TCA

URGING THIS BODY TO ENDORSE THE PARTICIPATION OF TAIWAN AS AN OBSERVER IN THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION, WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, AND INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION; SUPPORTING THE FURTHER PROGRESS ON THE UNITED STATES-TAIWAN INITIATIVE ON 21ST-CENTURY TRADE, A SPEEDY CONCLUSION TO THIS NEGOTIATION, AND ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS TO ENTER INTO A BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT WITH TAIWAN; AND SUPPORTING THE STATE OF HAWAII'S THIRTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF SISTER-STATE RELATIONS WITH TAIWAN AND COMMEMORATING THE FORTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT.

3496

3497

SCR63 SD1

SR51 SD1

**

**

TCA

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PRIORITIZE REMEDIATION OF THE FLOODING ISSUES PRESENT ON ROUTE 11 AROUND MILE POST SIXTY AS A SAFETY PROJECT.

3498

3499

SCR85

SR71

**

**

TCA

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

3500

3501

SCR151

SR129

**

**

AEN

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO EXPAND BLUE CARBON INITIATIVES IN THE STATE.

3502

3503

SCR191

SR163

**

**

AEN

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 4-72, HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES, THAT PROVIDE IMPORTANT AUTHORITIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INSECTS, DISEASES, AND OTHER INVASIVE PESTS WITHIN THE STATE.

3504

3505

SCR178

SR154

**

**

AEN

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

3506

3507

SCR139

SR120

**

**

TCA

REQUESTING A TASK FORCE BE CONVENED TO DEVELOP OPTIONS TO REDUCE COST AND RETURN INCREASED VALUE TO RESIDENTS FROM FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE STATE FOR PUBLIC MASS TRANSIT.

3508

3509

SCR147

SR125

**

**

TCA

REQUESTING THE STATE TO BEGIN PLANNING TO COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS IN JAPAN TO APPROPRIATELY RECOGNIZE THE EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II, INCLUDING THE ATOMIC BOMBINGS AND LIVES LOST IN JAPAN AND HAWAII THROUGHOUT THE WAR, AND REAFFIRM A COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THESE TRAGEDIES ARE NEVER REPEATED.

3510

3511

SCR148 SD1

SR126 SD1

**

**

TCA

URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP ART, BRANDING, AND NARRATIVES FOR AN APPROPRIATE SELECTION OF HAWAII'S UNIQUE COMMUNITIES, LANDMARKS, PARKS, AND OTHER SIMILAR AREAS.

3512

3513

SCR165

SR139

**

**

TCA

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF BRINGING OTHER AIRLINES TO THE MOLOKAI AIRPORT.

3514

SCR99

**

TCA

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE SAFETY OF THE BRIDGES ALONG HANA HIGHWAY.

3515

SCR158 SD1

**

CPN

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON DISALLOWING THE DIVIDENDS PAID DEDUCTION FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.

3516

3517

SCR192 SD1

SR164 SD1

**

**

AEN

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE PLANT PEST CONTROL BRANCH AND PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH WITHIN THE PLANT INDUSTRY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

3518

3519

SCR52 SD1

SR40 SD1

**

**

AEN

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PERCENTAGES OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS BEING LEASED BY THE STATE THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR FARMING AND ACTIVELY BEING USED FOR FARMING PURPOSES AND CERTAIN DOLLAR AMOUNTS RELATING TO LEASE TRANSFERS.

3520

3521

SCR53 SD1

SR41 SD1

**

**

AEN

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONVENE AN ADVISORY COMMISSION TO ADDRESS CERTAIN ISSUES TO GUIDE ACTION AND PROGRESS IN THE AGRICULTURE, AQUACULTURE, AND FOOD SYSTEMS INDUSTRIES OF THE STATE.

3522

3523

SCR217

SR193

**

**

HOU

URGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO UTILIZE FUNDS FOR NON-CONGREGATE HOUSING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING.

3524

3525

SCR226

SR202

**

**

HOU

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COUNTY OF MAUI, TO PROVIDE A CLEAR STRATEGY FOR ADDRESSING THE SHORT AND LONG-TERM HOUSING NEEDS FOR RESIDENTS DISPLACED BY THE AUGUST 2023 MAUI WILDFIRES.

3526

3527

SCR54 SD1

SR43 SD1

**

**

PSM

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.

3528

3529

SCR104 SD1

SR86 SD1

**

**

PSM

URGING THE STATE, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND UNITED STATES MILITARY TO COORDINATE AND ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING WITHIN WAIPAHU AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES OF EWA, PEARL CITY, AND AIEA ON OAHU.

3530

3531

SCR70 SD1

SR58 SD1

**

**

PSM

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.

3532

3533

SCR84 SD1

SR70 SD1

**

**

PSM

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.

3534

SCR25 SD1

**

TCA/PSM

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXPAND THE RED-LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM.

3535

3536

SCR116

SR99

**

**

TCA/PSM

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.

3537

SCR74 SD1

**

HHS/AEN

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE METHODS USED IN OTHER STATES TO MONITOR AIR POLLUTANTS EMITTED BY MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTION FACILITIES.

3538

3539

SCR76 SD1

SR63 SD1

**

**

HHS/AEN

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.

3540

3541

SCR170 SD1

SR146 SD1

**

**

HHS/AEN

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.

3542

3543

SCR130 SD1

SR112 SD1

**

**

HHS/AEN

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO REQUIRE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS TO TEST SEWAGE SLUDGE AND ANY OTHER RESIDUAL MATERIAL FOR THE PRESENCE OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.

3544

3545

SCR47

SR35

**

**

PSM

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A U VISA CERTIFICATION POLICY.

3546

3547

SCR32

SR21

**

**

PSM

RECOGNIZING THE ISSUE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING WITHIN THE WAIPAHU COMMUNITY AND URGING THE STATE, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND MILITARY TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN.

3548

SCR181 SD1

**

PSM

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.

3549

3550

SCR93 SD1

SR79 SD1

**

**

CPN

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO RESEARCH AND CONVENE STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSIONS TO CONSIDER THE CONCEPT OF A WILDFIRE INSURANCE COMPACT.

3551

3552

SCR49

SR37

**

**

HHS

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.

3553

SCR14

**

HHS/JDC

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.

3554

3555

SCR219 SD1

SR195 SD1

**

**

PSM

URGING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO EXPEDITE THE PLACEMENT OF MAUI WILDFIRE SURVIVORS INTO THE FEDERAL DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM.

3556

3557

SCR156 SD1

SR133 SD1

**

**

PSM

URGING CONGRESS TO TAKE IMMEDIATE AND DECISIVE ACTION TO SUPPORT MIDDLE- AND LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN AMERICA.

3558

3559

SCR31 SD1

SR20 SD1

**

**

PSM

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.

3560

3561

SCR209 SD1

SR185 SD1

**

**

PSM/HWN

REQUESTING ALL BRANCHES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY TO DISPLAY THE HAWAIIAN FLAG ON ALL UNITED STATES MILITARY RESERVATIONS AND MILITARY TRAINING FACILITIES IN THE STATE.

3562

3563

SCR97 SD1

SR82 SD1

**

**

EET

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.

3564

3565

SCR171 SD1

SR147 SD1

**

**

EET

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

3566

3567

SCR172 SD1

SR148 SD1

**

**

EET

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

3568

3569

SCR126

SR108

**

**

AEN/EET

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO INCREASE THE STATE'S USAGE OF BIODIESEL AND TO FUND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BIODIESEL INDUSTRY.

3570

3571

SCR128 SD1

SR110 SD1

**

**

HHS/AEN

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

3572

3573

SCR129 SD1

SR111 SD1

**

**

AEN

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

3574

3575

SCR68 SD1

SR56 SD1

**

**

HWN

REQUESTING BUSINESSES IN HAWAII TO USE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO TEACH EMPLOYEES HAWAIIAN AND HIRE PERMANENT HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE TEACHERS.

3576

3577

SCR166 SD1

SR140 SD1

**

**

HWN/HHS

REAFFIRMING THE STATE'S COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

3578

3579

SCR155 SD1

SR132 SD1

**

**

JDC

REQUESTING THE HAWAII PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER OF THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS TO RECOMMEND A PROCESS THAT INDIVIDUALS CAN UTILIZE TO EVALUATE AND IDENTIFY WHETHER OR NOT NEWS SOURCES ADHERE TO ETHICAL AND OBJECTIVE STANDARDS.

3580

3581

SCR164 SD1

SR138 SD1

**

**

AEN/JDC

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, VANDALISM, AND TRESPASS, IN THE STATE.

3582

3583

SCR213 SD1

SR189 SD1

**

**

JDC

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.

3584

3585

SCR46 SD1

SR34 SD1

**

**

GVO

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

3586

3587

SCR174 SD1

SR150 SD1

**

**

GVO

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY DATA GOVERNANCE TASK FORCE TO ASSESS CURRENT DEMOGRAPHIC DATA COLLECTION, PROCESSING, RETENTION, AND SHARING PROCEDURES UTILIZED BY ALL STATE AGENCIES.

3588

3589

SCR228

SR204

**

**

GVO

URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REIMBURSE HAWAII FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL, THE DREDGING OF TOXIC MATERIALS, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP EFFORTS IN LAHAINA HARBOR.

3590

3591

SCR55 SD1

SR44 SD1

**

**

WTL/HOU

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.

3592

3593

SCR218

SR194

**

**

WTL/HHS

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ASSESS REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR BEACH ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

3594

SR104 SD1

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WTL

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER EXPERTS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POPULATION STATUS OF DEPLETED CORAL REEF HERBIVORES AROUND THE ISLAND OF OAHU AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE POLICIES FOR SUBSTANTIALLY REPLENISHING THOSE POPULATIONS WITHIN A DECADE.

3595

SR152 SD1

**

WTL

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT CERTAIN PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE DAM AND APPURTENANCE IMPROVEMENT OR REMOVAL GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST APPLICANTS IN OBTAINING GRANTS.

3596

3597

SCR106 SD1

SR88 SD1

**

**

TCA/AEN

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

3598

3599

SCR140 SD1

SR121 SD1

**

**

TCA/AEN

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A GREEN HIGHWAY PROGRAM.

3600

3601

SCR89 SD1

SR75 SD1

**

**

EET/WTL

REQUESTING THAT THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE AND OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DEVELOP A PLAN TO IMPLEMENT WASTE-TO-ENERGY AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS.

3602

3603

SCR145 SD1

SR123 SD1

**

**

EET/HRE

REQUESTING STAKEHOLDERS TO UPDATE THE EAST-WEST CENTER STUDY TITLED "HAWAII AS AN EAST-WEST BRIDGE: A SURVEY OF THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF NON-TOURIST INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN HAWAII".

3604

SCR159

**

CPN/HHS

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

3605

3606

SCR182 SD1

SR156 SD1

**

**

CPN/PSM

URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO HONOR AND COMPLY WITH ITS STATUTORY DUTY TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSES OF THE AUGUST 2023 MAUI WILDFIRES AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 269-9, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

3607

3608

SCR186

SR160

**

**

CPN/PSM

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON WILDFIRE RISK AND INSURANCE, INCLUDING MARKET-BASED APPROACHES.

3609

3610

SCR51 SD1

SR39 SD1

**

**

GVO

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION, EXTENDING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION, AND ADDING ADDITIONAL RECESS DAYS.

3611

3612

SCR131 SD1

SR113 SD1

**

**

GVO/AEN

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY AND PROPER TO CAUSE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION AND COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS OF A LABORATORY CERTIFIED BY THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO ANALYZE ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS IN THE STATE AND PUBLISH THE RESULTS TO THE PUBLIC.

3613

3614

SCR112 SD1

SR94 SD1

**

**

GVO/AEN

DEMANDING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING PROGRAM, WITH SPECIFIC FOCUS ON THE COLLECTION OF HI-5 RECYCLABLE ITEMS, TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN ALL OFFICES AT THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL.

3615

3616

SCR146 SD1

SR124 SD1

**

**

TCA

ENCOURAGING THE STATE TO CONSIDER THE INITIATION OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HAWAII AND THE SPANISH PROVINCE OF THE BALEARIC ISLANDS.

3617

3618

SCR149 SD1

SR127 SD1

**

**

TCA

URGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CHESS AS A COMPETITIVE SPORT.

3619

3620

SCR198 SD1

SR174 SD1

**

**

TCA

ENCOURAGING THE CAPITOL MODERN MUSEUM AND STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS, SONGWRITERS, AND PRODUCERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT ON A PUBLIC PLATFORM WHILE FOSTERING ACCESS TO ALL FORMS OF ART.

3621

3622

SCR135 SD1

SR122 SD1

**

**

HHS/JDC

URGING THE GOVERNOR'S SENIOR ADVISOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DEFINE THEIR ROLE AND TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROGRESS THE STATE HAS MADE TOWARDS JAIL DIVERSION.

3623

3624

SCR207 SD1

SR183 SD1

**

**

CPN/HHS

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT ON MANDATING DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE COVERAGE.

3625

3626

SCR222 SD1

SR198 SD1

**

**

HHS/AEN

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CARRY OUT WIDESPREAD SOIL TESTING IN LAHAINA AND TO DEVELOP A SOIL REMEDIATION PLAN.

3627

3628

SCR110

SR92

**

**

GVO/TCA

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TRANSFER TO THE STATE THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT A MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION.

3629

3630

SCR103 SD1

SR85 SD1

**

**

GVO/PSM

REQUESTING ALL HIGH-OCCUPANCY STATE AND COUNTY BUILDINGS, THE DESIGN OF WHICH COMMENCES ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2025, TO BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO WITHSTAND CATEGORY FIVE HURRICANES AND TO SERVE AS SHELTERS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.

3631

3632

SCR210 SD1

SR186 SD1

**

**

GVO/WTL

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY GARDENS ON UNDERUTILIZED PUBLIC LAND.

3633

3634

SCR94 SD1

SR80 SD1

**

**

HHS

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.

3635

3636

SCR183 SD1

SR157 SD1

**

**

CPN

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND ENFORCE APPLICABLE LAWS AGAINST LANDLORDS WHO ARE ENDING RENTAL AGREEMENTS TO HOUSE FEMA‑ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE DIRECT LEASE PROGRAM OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

3637

3638

SCR115

SR98

**

**

CPN/HOU

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

 

Third Reading

SSCR No.

Measure No.

 

Committee

Title

3413

HB1836 HD2 SD2

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CPN

RELATING TO HEALTH.

3414

HB2390 HD2 SD1

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CPN

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

3416

HB2072 HD1 SD1

**

JDC

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

3417

HB1879 HD1 SD1

**

JDC

RELATING TO THE DIGITAL VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE.

3418

HB2513 HD1 SD1

**

JDC

RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.

3419

HB1800 HD1 SD1

**

WAM

RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.

3420

HB1911 HD2 SD2

**

WAM

RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

3421

HB2610 HD1 SD2

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WAM

RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF.

3422

HB679 HD1 SD2

**

WAM

RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.

3479

HB1950

**

TCA

RELATING TO KIMCHI DAY.

3480

HB1541

**

JDC

RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH.

 

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The Senate session will convene on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. 

 

If you have any questions, please call the Clerk's office at 586-6720.