The Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature
Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa, Ka ‘Aha‘ōlelo Kau Kanawai he Kanakolu Kumamako
State of Hawaii
Moku‘āina ‘O Hawai‘i
Regular Session of 2025 ǀ ‘Ākoakoa Kūmau MH 2025
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Forty-Sixth Day |
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Lā Kanahākumamāono |
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April 4, 2025, Friday |
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4 ‘Apelila 2025 - Po‘Alima |
Supplement No. 1
Order of the Day ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā
Standing Committee Reports ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau 1745-1842
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO ALCOHOL. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RELIEF FUNDING. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO HEALTH. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO POSITIONS AT THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO SPECIAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(CPN/WAM) |
RELATING TO HEALTH. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(JDC/WAM) |
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO TAXATION. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO SEA SALT PRODUCTS. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO SURFING. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SPECIAL FUND. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE MAJOR DISASTER FUND. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO FALL PREVENTION. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO HOMELESS YOUTH. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO HIGHWAY REVENUE BONDS. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO HOUSING. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(CPN/WAM) |
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(CPN/WAM) |
RELATING TO LABELING. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(JDC/WAM) |
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL HARBORS. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM/JDC) |
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO SHORELINE MANAGEMENT AREAS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(JDC/WAM) |
RELATING TO LIABILITY. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM/JDC) |
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM/JDC) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM/CPN) |
RELATING TO MAMAKI TEA. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO THE GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTRATION TASK FORCE. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(JDC/WAM) |
RELATING TO CANNABIS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(JDC/WAM) |
RELATED TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(CPN/WAM) |
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(CPN/WAM) |
RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(CPN/WAM) |
RELATING TO INSURANCE. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM/JDC) |
RELATING TO HOUSING. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO HEALTH. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM/CPN) |
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO FIREWORKS. |
(One Day Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO FISHPONDS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM/CPN) |
RELATING TO COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS RELATED TO THE MAUI WILDFIRES. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM/JDC) |
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(JDC) |
RELATING TO REMEDIES. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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(WAM) |
RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Third Reading) |
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Referrals And Re-Referrals ǀ Ho‘ouna Kōmike Ho‘olohe A Ho‘ouna Hou Paha
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URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO INCLUDE HAWAII IN THE MISSING OR MURDERED INDIGENOUS PERSONS REGIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM. |
Referral EIG, JDC |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CREATE A TASK FORCE ON MILITARY PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC-MILITARY RELATIONSHIP IN HAWAII. |
Referral PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, IN PLANNING AND DESIGNING THE NEW OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER IN HALAWA, TO INCLUDE A CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURT FACILITY AND ESTABLISH A RELEASE PROCEDURE UNDER WHICH DETAINEES OR INMATES, UPON RELEASE, ARE TRANSPORTED TO A SITE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES OR PUBLIC SPACES. |
Referral PSM, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION MANAGERS. |
Referral CPN, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE RECONVENING OF THE WORKING GROUP ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 18, H.D. 1 (REGULAR SESSION OF 2024) TO CONTINUE THE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO WATER AND AIR CONTAMINATION AND REMEDIATION ARISING FROM THE OPERATION OF THE PUULOA RANGE TRAINING FACILITY. |
Referral HHS/AEN |
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REQUESTING EACH COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE ENFORCEMENT AGAINST OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLES OPERATING ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY REGISTERED IN THE APPROPRIATE COUNTY. |
Referral EIG/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING. |
Referral HHS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO COLLABORATE WITH RELEVANT AGENCIES TO DEVELOP INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO INFORM KUPUNA ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. |
Referral PSM/HHS |
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REQUESTING THE HEALTH DATA ADVISORY COUNCIL TO CONFIRM THE NUMBER OF UNINSURED CHILDREN STATEWIDE AND PER COUNTY IN 2025 AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MED-QUEST DIVISION TO ESTIMATE COSTS AND COLLABORATE WITH THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ON POLICY CHANGES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF UNIVERSAL HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF A HIGHWAY PATROL AND THE INSTALLATION OF SPEED CAMERAS ALONG MAJOR FREEWAYS AND HIGHWAYS IN PRIMARY AREAS OF SPEEDING, INCLUDING THE IMPACT IT WOULD HAVE ON THE DISTRICT COURTS. |
Referral TCA/PSM, JDC |
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETE TRANSFER OF ITS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OVER MOTOR CARRIERS AND OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING WATER CARRIERS, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. |
Referral CPN/TCA |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY HOW EFFECTIVE EXISTING LAWS ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS, PROTECTIVE ORDERS, AND HARASSMENT BY STALKING ARE IN PREVENTING CONTINUED ABUSE AND HARASSMENT. |
Referral JDC |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE REGULATORY AND POLICY LANDSCAPE SURROUNDING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN HAWAII. |
Referral EIG |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF LIMITING THE COSTS OF PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IN EACH STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO TEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT. |
Referral GVO, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IN COORDINATION WITH APPROPRIATE STATE AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OR AGENCIES, TO DEVELOP METHODS TO ESTIMATE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DELAYS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. |
Referral WTL/GVO |
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REQUESTING A STUDY EXAMINING HOW CERTAIN OTHER JURISDICTIONS PRODUCE FISCAL NOTES. |
Referral WAM |
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REQUESTING THE LAND USE COMMISSION TO COORDINATE WITH COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSIONS AND COUNTY COUNCILS TO CONDUCT CONCURRENT REVIEWS OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS, AND ZONING AMENDMENTS WHEN RECLASSIFYING LAND. |
Referral WTL/EIG |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO CONVENE A VEGETATION MANAGEMENT WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REGULATIONS THAT DEFINE PROPERTY OWNER OBLIGATIONS FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY TO MITIGATE WILDFIRE RISK, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT DEFINE A LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMER AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS, TRAINING, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMING AT OR NEAR ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES. |
Referral PSM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FACILITATE AND ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS TO DECARBONIZE HAWAIʻI'S TRANSPORTATION SECTOR AND SUPPORT THE STATE'S CLIMATE GOALS. |
Referral TCA/EIG |
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URGING THE ETHICS COMMISSION OF EACH COUNTY TO ADOPT STANDARDS SIMILAR TO THAT APPLICABLE TO STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND OFFICERS AS ADOPTED AND ENFORCED BY THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION. |
Referral EIG, JDC |
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REQUESTING THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DESIGNATE KUNIA, LEILEHUA PLATEAU, AND POAMOHO AS THE CENTRAL OAHU AGRICULTURAL CORRIDOR AND TO ESTABLISH A LIST PRIORITIZING POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THAT WOULD PROVIDE THE MOST VALUE TO THE STATE. |
Referral EDT |
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DECLARING THE INTENT THAT PROJECTS WITH HOUSING UNITS THAT QUALIFY FOR HOUSING CREDITS UNDER ACT 31, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2024, ARE STILL ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE HOUSING CREDITS AFTER THE REPEAL OF THAT ACT IF THE HOUSING PROJECTS WERE APPROVED BY THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BEFORE JULY 1, 2031, AND REQUESTING THE CORPORATION AND EACH COUNTY TO INCLUDE CERTAIN INFORMATION WHEN APPROVING HOUSING PROJECTS FOR HOUSING CREDITS. |
Referral HOU |
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REQUESTING HEALTH INSURERS AND MANAGED CARE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE IN THE STATE TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES. |
Referral HHS, CPN |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EVALUATE AND EXPAND ITS CURRENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR STUDENTS. |
Referral HRE |
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REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO REQUIRE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP THAT ADMINISTERS THE MANDATORY HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES DEMONSTRATE ADEQUATE COMPETENCY IN LGBTQ+ (LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND MORE IDENTITIES) IDENTITY AND CULTURALLY SPECIFIC GENDER IDENTITY RELEVANT TO HAWAIʻI. |
Referral LBT, JDC |
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STRONGLY URGING THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION TO ALLOW FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON'S EXAMINATION IN THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE FOR PURPOSES OF ISSUING A LIMITED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON'S LICENSE, FOR THE SALE OF TIMESHARE PRODUCTS IN HAWAII, TO JAPANESE NATIONAL VISITORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING JAPAN'S INVOLVEMENT IN AND SUPPORT OF THE HAWAII TOURISM INDUSTRY. |
Referral EDT, CPN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STRENGTHEN FARM-TO-SCHOOL INITIATIVES. |
Referral EDU |
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SUPPORTING FREE AND RESPONSIBLE SCHOLASTIC JOURNALISM AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTING AND HONORING THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION IN STUDENT PUBLICATIONS. |
Referral EDU, JDC |
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ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT, AND COMMEMORATING THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN. |
Referral TCA |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, UNITED STATES ARMY, UNITED STATES NAVY, AND STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK WITH APPROPRIATE STATE AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO EXPAND, PLAN, AND COORDINATE WORK RELATED TO USING KOLEKOLE PASS AS AN EXPANDED EMERGENCY EXIT ROUTE. |
Referral PSM/TCA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A COLLABORATIVE WORKING GROUP TO SURVEY, IDENTIFY, AND MONITOR CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SHORELINES IMPACTED BY EROSION. |
Referral WTL |
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ENCOURAGING THE KAWAIHUELANI CENTER FOR HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO FURTHER PROVIDE LEARNING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE. |
Referral HRE/HWN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO PRIORITIZE A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT "HALAU O KAWAIHUELANI". |
Referral HRE/HWN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND MAUI COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO COLLABORATE TO PROPOSE VIABLE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY AND RELIEVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AROUND HAIKU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. |
Referral TCA/EDU |
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URGING THE STATE, COUNTIES, AND OTHER RELEVANT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE INCREASED AND SUSTAINED FUNDING TO THE INVASIVE SPECIES COMMITTEES AND HAWAIʻI ANT LAB WITHIN THE PACIFIC COOPERATIVE STUDIES UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MĀNOA. |
Referral AEN/HRE |
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STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING DRYDOCK AT PEARL HARBOR. |
Referral PSM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPLEMENT VISIBILITY ENHANCEMENT MEASURES ON THE KUAHELANI AVENUE CROSSWALK AT KIPAPA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. |
Referral TCA/EDU |
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URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO EXPAND THE KĀHEA AIRPORT GREETINGS PROGRAM TO DISPLAY KEIKI ART IN ALL NEIGHBOR ISLAND AIRPORTS. |
Referral EDT/TCA |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND OTHER RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS TO COLLABORATE AND DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO PREPARE FOR HAWAII'S PURSUIT OF FUNDING FOR AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION'S PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE FOR ESTIMATING AUTISM PREVALENCE. |
Referral EDU/HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION INITIATIVES NEEDED TO TRANSITION VOLCANO, HAWAII, INTO A BIOSPHERE AREA THAT PROMOTES ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING AND COMPLEMENTS THE NEIGHBORING HAWAIIAN ISLANDS BIOSPHERE RESERVE. |
Referral WTL/AEN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO INCREMENTALLY AND SYSTEMATICALLY REDUCE THE NUMBER OF INMATES INCARCERATED IN PRIVATE, OUT-OF-STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. |
Referral PSM |
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP LANDLORD-TENANT CODE IMPROVEMENTS TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF HOUSING IN HAWAII. |
Referral CPN, JDC |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, COUNTY OF MAUI, COUNTY OF HAWAII, AND COUNTY OF KAUAI TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF HURRICANE REFUGES AND SHELTERS ELECTRONICALLY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
Referral EIG/PSM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS. |
Referral HHS, WAM |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO UNDERTAKE PRELIMINARY EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND VACCINATION DRIVE EFFORTS AT SCHOOLS IN HAWAII WITH VACCINATION RATES UNDER THIRTY PERCENT, BEGINNING AT THE START OF THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND OTHER LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. |
Referral HHS/EDU |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES AND JUVENILE JUSTICE STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO EXAMINE THE AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF AINA-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMS OFFERED TO YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE LEGAL SYSTEM. |
Referral HHS |
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REQUESTING THE STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, HOMELESS COORDINATORS OF EACH COUNTY, COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY AND EFFECTIVELY TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN HAWAII. |
Referral EIG/PSM |
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REQUESTING THAT THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION CONSIDER CERTAIN GOALS FOR AN EQUITABLE, EFFICIENT, AND ADEQUATE TAX POLICY STRUCTURE IN ITS DELIBERATIONS. |
Referral WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND THE ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO COLLABORATE AND DEVELOP DATA DRIVEN ANALYSES OF THE IMPACTS OF TAX POLICIES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MIGRATION PATTERNS, AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING PUBLIC POLICY. |
Referral WAM |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALING AND CULTURAL PRACTICES OFFERED THROUGH FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS. |
Referral HHS, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PRACTICES OF MANAGING HEAT EXPOSURE IN DEPARTMENT AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO PROTECT STUDENTS' HEALTH DURING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. |
Referral EDU/HHS |
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DECLARING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND REQUESTING STATEWIDE COORDINATION TO IDENTIFY, PLAN FOR, AND CREATE CROSS-SECTOR SOLUTIONS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS. |
Referral AEN/HHS |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A KAILUA BAY ADVISORY WORKING GROUP. |
Referral WTL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A NATIVE HAWAIIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP. |
Referral EDT/HWN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND CONSIDER THE TRANSFER OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN BURIAL SITE MANAGEMENT UNDER CHAPTER 6E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FROM THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. |
Referral HWN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO ESTABLISH A VETERINARY MEDICINE EXPANSION WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING A DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE PROGRAM AT WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE. |
Referral HRE |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES, INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE, TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF BACHELOR'S, ASSOCIATE, CERTIFICATE, AND OTHER EXISTING DEGREE PROGRAMS OR PATHWAYS THAT DIRECTLY ALIGN WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRY NEEDS WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGION OF SERVICE. |
Referral HRE |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PRIORITIZE THE RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF ADDITIONAL WETLANDS AND ANCHIALINE POOLS. |
Referral WTL |
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MAUI AXIS DEER CONTROL AND VENISON INITIATIVE. |
Referral AEN, WAM |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO MAKE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS IN HAWAII ACCESSIBLE TO ALL HAWAII RESIDENTS. |
Referral PSM |
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