April 19, 2024

 

MEMORANDUM

 

TO:          All Senators

 

FROM:    Senate Clerk's Office

 

RE:          Floor Action for Monday, April 22, 2024 - AMENDED

 

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

·      Resolutions listed in the original floor action memo issued this afternoon (SSCRs 3881-3890);

·      Resolutions filed this afternoon (SSCRs 3903-3916)

 

The list of GMs, final adoption of resolutions, and final reading bills has not changed.

 

The following measures are scheduled for floor action:

 

Advise and Consent

SSCR No.

Measure No.

 

Committee

Title

3891

GM666

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HHS

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, GERALD ISOBE, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

3891

GM677

**

HHS

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, GERALD OHTA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

3892

GM672

**

HHS

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, WILLIAM WHALEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

3892

GM673

**

HHS

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, IAN ICHIMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

3892

GM674

**

HHS

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, ZHAOHUI WANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

3893

GM548

**

HHS

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, HANNAH PRESTON-PITA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

3894

GM551

**

HHS

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRISHA KAJIMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

3895

GM553

**

HHS

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, RAHNIA BOYER, for a term to expire 06-30-2024.

3896

GM554

**

HHS

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHERIE CHU, for a term to expire 06-30-2024.

3897

GM670

**

HHS

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Children's Trust Fund Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, WENDY BOTELHO-CORTEZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2027.

3898

GM695

**

WTL

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Kakaako District), Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL CHINA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (term to expire amended to 06-30-2025 by GM749).

3899

GM696

**

WTL

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Kalaeloa District), Gubernatorial Nominee, MIKI'ALA LIDSTONE, for a term to expire 06-30-2025.

3900

GM697

**

WTL

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Community Development Authority (Pulehunui District), Gubernatorial Nominee, GLENN YAMASAKI KIMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

3901

GM698

**

WTL

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MYLES MIYASATO, for a term to expire 06-30-2028. (Term to expire amended to 06-30-2025 by GM758).

3901

GM699

**

WTL

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, KEN HAYASHIDA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

3902

GM594

**

WTL

Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Deputy Director, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Gubernatorial Nominee, RYAN KANAKA'OLE, for a term to expire 12-31-2026. (Term expiration date amended to 12-07-26 by GM693).

 

Final Adoption of Resolutions

CCR No.

Measure No.

 

Committee

Title

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SCR43 SD1 HD1

**

HOU

URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO AMEND THE PRIORITY FOR WHICH LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS ARE ALLOCATED AND MONIES IN THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND ARE USED AND ADOPT CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE RULES THAT INCENTIVIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE.

 

Adoption of Resolutions

SSCR No.

Measure No.

 

Committee

Title

3881

HCR22 HD2 SD1

**

WTL

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

3882

HCR118 HD1 SD1

**

GVO/HOU

URGING THE COUNTIES TO AMEND OR ADOPT ORDINANCES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S RULES REGARDING RESIDENTIAL INCOME REQUIREMENTS AND AFFORDABILITY TERMS ON HOUSING PROJECTS OR SUBSIDIZE ANY RESULTING REVENUE SHORTFALL TO THE HOUSING PROJECT.

3883

HCR122

**

GVO/HOU

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

3884

HCR161

**

AEN/CPN

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

3885

HCR29

**

LBT/GVO

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

3886

HCR81

**

LBT/HHS

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.

3887

HCR80

**

LBT

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.

3888

HCR196 SD1

**

HWN

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.

3889

HCR131

**

HOU

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

3890

HCR84 HD1

**

HOU

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

3903

HCR205

**

HRE

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

3904

HCR172 SD1

**

HHS

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

3905

HCR52 HD1 SD1

**

PSM

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS OF EACH COUNTY, HUMANE SOCIETIES IN EACH COUNTY, AND MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO COLLABORATE TO CREATE AND DISSEMINATE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE DANGERS OF, AND ADVOCATE AGAINST THE USE OF, ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY, PETS, AND WILDLIFE.

3906

HCR134 HD1 SD1

**

PSM

REQUESTING 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.

3907

HCR160 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.

3908

HCR194 HD1

**

PSM/JDC

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

3909

HCR71 HD1 SD1

**

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.

3910

HCR187 HD1 SD1

**

HHS

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

3911

HCR184

**

EET

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

3912

HCR70 HD1 SD1

**

EET

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

3913

HCR213 HD2 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.

3914

HCR91 HD1 SD1

**

HHS

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.

3915

HCR94 HD2 SD1

**

HHS

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON 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 IN 2032 AND EVERY TEN YEARS THEREAFTER.

3916

HCR62 HD1 SD1

**

TCA/GVO

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.

 

Final Reading

CCR No.

Measure No.

 

Committee

Title

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SB2487 SD1 HD1

**

JDC

RELATING TO MARIJUANA.

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SB2706 SD1 HD1

**

JDC

RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.

 

** Indicates a link to bill status for this measure.

 

The Senate session will convene on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. 

 

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