HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Rep. Dwight Y. Takamine, Chair

Rep. Bertha C. Kawakami, Vice Chair

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu

Rep. Glenn Wakai

Rep. Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala

Rep. Thomas Waters

Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay

Rep. Kika G. Bukoski

Rep. Romy M. Mindo

Rep. Mark G. Jernigan

Rep. Bob Nakasone

Rep. Colleen R. Meyer

Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto

Rep. Mark S. Moses

Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro

NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING

DATE:

Wednesday, April 9, 2003

TIME:

5:20 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 308

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A # 2

HCR 80

(HSCR1198)

HR 78

(HSCR1197)

ENCOURAGING THE PRESERVATION OF OUR STATE BEACHES AND SHORELINES.

WLH, FIN

HCR 55

HD1

(HSCR1509)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM BUSINESS ACTION CENTER TO COORDINATE AND FACILITATE THE PROJECT REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESS OF A PLASMA-ARC TORCH FACILITY IN THE STATE.

PENDING REFERRAL

EDB/EEP, FIN

HCR 179

HD1

(HSCR1517)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT AN EPIDEMIC PREVENTION PROGRAM TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL ENTRY OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE VECTORS THAT MAY CAUSE AN EPIDEMIC IN HAWAII.

PENDING REFERRAL

HLT, FIN

HCR 12

HD1

(HSCR1395)

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO RE-EVALUATE THE PLACEMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN.

JUD, FIN

HCR 17

HD1

(HSCR313)

HR 17

HD1

(HSCR312)

APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE-PROVINCE RELATIONS OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.

INT, FIN

HCR 19

(HSCR1361)

HR 18

(HSCR1360)

SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RURAL HEALTH CARE CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.

HED, FIN

HCR 41

HD1

(HSCR1399)

HR 45

HD1

(HSCR1398)

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL-COMMUNITY TASK FORCE TO PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ALTERNATIVE ACCESS ROAD TO KAILUA HIGH SCHOOL IN KAILUA, O`AHU.

TRN, FIN

HCR 47

HD1

(HSCR1202)

HR 50

HD1

(HSCR1201)

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS IN STATE GOVERNMENT.

LMG, FIN

HCR 68

HD1

(HSCR1177)

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO EXPLORE THE LEASING OF UNUTILIZED FAST AND SUBMERGED LANDS AT KEEHI LAGOON FOR THE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.

TRN/WLH, FIN

HCR 85

HD1

(HSCR1211)

REQUESTING A PROGRAM AUDIT AND INVESTIGATION OF THE VARIOUS AGENCIES INVOLVED IN THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES SYSTEM.

HSH, FIN

HCR 92

(HSCR1166)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH HAWAII'S HEALTH PLANS, TO EXPLORE OPTIONS FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANS TO HAWAII'S BUSINESSES UNDER HAWAII'S PREPAID HEALTH CARE ACT.

LAB, FIN

HCR 93

(HSCR1167)

REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.

LAB, FIN

HCR 94

HD1

(HSCR1170)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO SUBMIT REPORTS ON EXEMPT EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED BY ACT 253, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2000.

LAB, FIN

HCR 95

(HSCR1168)

REQUESTING THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN BENEFIT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS.

LAB, FIN

HCR 97

HD1

(HSCR1159)

REQUESTING THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF A HYBRID RETIREMENT PLAN.

LAB, FIN

HCR 109

(HSCR1169)

REQUESTING THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO REVIEW ITS INVESTMENT PRACTICES, DETERMINE WHETHER ANY INVESTMENTS ARE BEING MADE WITH COMPANIES BASED IN COUNTRIES THAT SUPPORT TERRORISM, AND RETHINK ITS INVESTMENT POLICIES REGARDING THESE COMPANIES.

LAB, FIN

HCR 117

(HSCR1293)

HR 102

(HSCR 1292)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION AGREEMENT FOR A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN KAHULUI, MAUI.

EDN, FIN

HCR 120

(HSCR1173)

HR 103

(HSCR1172)

REQUESTING THAT THE STATE OF HAWAII PURSUE A WIRELESS E911 INTERIM WORKING GROUP.

CPC, FIN

HCR 131

HD1

(HSCR1213)

REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII’S FEDERAL SECTION 8 VOUCHER PROGRAM.

HSH, FIN

HCR 134

(HSCR1391)

HR 111

(HSCR1390)

REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE JUDICIARY, DIVISION OF DRIVER EDUCATION.

JUD, FIN

HCR 135

(HSCR1353)

HR 112

(HSCR1352)

REQUESTING DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP AN EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN TO ASSIST AND EMPOWER THE WAI'ANAE COMMUNITY AND OTHER COMMUNITIES AROUND THE STATE TO FOSTER GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY

EDB/WLH, FIN

HCR 137

HD1

(HSCR1210)

HR 113

HD1

(HSCR1209)

RELATING TO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

HSH, FIN

HCR 147

HD1

(HSCR1301)

HR 118

HD1

(HSCR1300)

URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER DECLINING ANY FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN THE "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001" AND TO RETURN ALL FEDERAL FUNDS CONDITIONED ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACT BY THE STATE OF HAWAII, UNLESS CONGRESS FULLY FUNDS THE ACT.

EDN, FIN

HCR 151

HD1

(HSCR1227)

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTERIM TASK FORCE ON UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE.

LAB/HLT, FIN

HCR 162

HD1

(HSCR1206)

HR 127

HD1

(HSCR1205)

REQUESTING ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE STATE REGULATION OF PROVIDERS OF DEATH CARE SERVICES.

CPC, FIN

HCR 165

HD1

(HSCR1303)

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT OPERATIONS AND EXPENDITURES.

HLT, FIN

HCR 172

HD1

(HSCR1247)

HR 136

HD1

(HSCR1246)

REQUESTING THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE TO FORM AN AD HOC ADVISORY GROUP TO INVESTIGATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STANDARD OFFER CONTRACTS AND STANDARDIZED INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENTS TO REDUCE THE APPROVAL PROCESS TIME FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS; AND FACILITATE THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCERS IN HAWAII.

EEP, FIN

HCR 173

(HSCR1192)

HR 137

(HSCR1191)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A PILOT PROJECT TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF A COMMUNITY-BASED MARINE RESERVE ADVISORY PROCESS TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT IN THE IDENTIFICATION, DESIGNATION, AND STEWARDSHIP OF MARINE RESERVE SITES AND TO CONDUCT A SURVEY TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT WHERE MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE PROTECTION NEEDS ARE THE GREATEST.

WLH, FIN

HCR 182

HD1

(HSCR1171)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATING TO THE OCCUPATIONAL AND HEALTH RISKS OF COUNTY REFUSE COLLECTION WORKERS.

LAB, FIN

HCR 183

HD1

(HSCR1243)

HR147

HD1

(HSCR1242)

REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF ITS CURRENT EFFORTS TO DETERMINE TO WHAT EXTENT IT IS UTILIZING PROMISING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES IN ITS DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.

EEP/WLH, FIN

HCR 185

(HSCR1295)

HR 149

(HSCR1294)

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT CAREER PATHWAYS AS A PART OF A SCHOOL REFORM MODEL TO INCLUDE THE REDESIGN OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION THAT IS REFLECTIVE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES.

EDN, FIN

HCR 186

HD1

(HSCR1297)

HR 150

HD1

(HSCR 1296)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THEODORA MALLICK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PAHOA SCHOOL GYMNASIUM.

EDN, FIN

HCR 188

(HSCR1387)

HR 152

(HSCR1386)

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING FLYER STOPS WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF OAHU'S H-2 FREEWAY AND CONNECTING TO PARK-AND-RIDE FACILITIES.

TRN, FIN

HCR 197

HD1

(HSCR1178)

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A MULTI-USE PATH ALONG THE WAIANAE COAST FROM MAILI BEACH PARK TO MAKAHA SURFING BEACH.

TRN/WLH, FIN

HCR 201

HD1

(HSCR1287)

REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION ON THE STATE AND COUNTIES' LAND USE POLICIES WITH REGARD TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.

WLH/EEP, FIN

HCR 223

HD1

(HSCR1239)

HR 175

HD1

(HSCR1238)

CONCERNING CERTAIN PUBLIC LEASES.

WLH, FIN

     

AS THIS IS A DECISION MAKING MEETING ONLY, NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

 

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Rep. Dwight Y. Takamine

Chair