THE SENATE
OF THE
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
STATE OF HAWAI'I
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
FIFTY-FOURTH DAY
April 21, 2008-Monday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Invocation by The Reverend Alan Urasaki
Pacific Buddhist Academy
Roll Call
Approval of the Journal
Introductions
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Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2008, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3105 SD1 (Act 020).
"RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS." |
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Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2008, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB3106 (Act 021).
"RELATING TO GRADUATES OF FOREIGN ACUPUNCTURE PROGRAMS." |
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Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2008, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2258 SD1 (Act 022).
"RELATING TO THE WIRELESS ENHANCED 911 BOARD." |
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From the State Auditor dated April 17, 2008, transmitting its 2007 Annual Report. |
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Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2008, the House agreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate and that said bill passed Final Reading in the House: |
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"RELATING TO DISPENSING OPTICIANS."(Dispensing Opticians; Licensure; Non-corrective Contact Lenses) |
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Informing the Senate that on April 18, 2008, the House agreed to the amendments proposed by the Senate and that said resolutions have been adopted in final form in the House: |
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"REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, LAND DIVISION, TO ASSEMBLE VARIOUS STATE, COUNTY, AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO MEET AND DEVELOP A HANAPEPE SALT POND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN."(Hanapepe Salt Ponds Resource Management Plan) |
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"REQUESTING THE U.S. NAVY TO CLEAR THE COASTLINE OF LOWER WAIPAHU THAT IS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION FROM INVASIVE PLANT-LIFE AND EXCESSIVE FOLIAGE FOR SAFETY AND AESTHETIC PURPOSES."(U.S. Navy Clean Up Request; Waipahu Anti-Foliage Operations.) |
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Returning the following Senate Concurrent Resolutions which were adopted by the House on April 18, 2008: |
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"REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTER FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING INDIVIDUALS."(LRB Study on State Deaf and Hard of Hearing Facility) |
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"REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A DEGREE PROGRAM FOR SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII."(UH; Sports & Entertainment Mgmt. Program; Feasibility Study; LRB) |
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"ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND ASSET-BUILDING TASK FORCE."(Special Education; Rights of Parents) |
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"REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PROGRAM, PERFORMANCE, AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY."(Auditor; Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority) |
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"SUPPORTING THE "DIVIDED WE FAIL" CAMPAIGN."(Divided We Fail Campaign) |
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"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO INVESTIGATE PROCUREMENT AND EXPENDITURE PRACTICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND SELECTED ATTACHED AGENCIES."(DBEDT; Auditor; Procurement and Expenditure Practices) |
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(48 Hrs. Notice) |
S.B. No. 2400, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 "RELATING TO DECRIMINALIZATION OF MINOR OFFENSES PURSUANT TO ACT 124, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2005." (Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1) |
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S.B. No. 2784, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 "RELATING TO THE POWER OF ARREST." (Recommends passage on FINAL READING as amended C.D. 1) |
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Standing Committee Report Nos. 3607-3617 – Advise and Consent for One Day Notice |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT S. SPETICH PE, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators, Gubernatorial Nominee, JODI M. YAMAMI, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID STANLEY DE LUZ JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, SANDRA ALBANO, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the High Technology Development Corporation, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHARLES DAVID BOOTH, for a term to expire 6-30-2009."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, CYNTHIA CLINE, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Public Housing Authority (PHA), Gubernatorial Nominee, TRAVIS O. THOMPSON, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID F. FRAY, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, PATRICIA L. HEU MD, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, EVAN A. R. MURAKAMI, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, PATRICIA A. NISHIMOTO, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, LIZ ANN K. SALVADOR, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL D. TADA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK F. ROMOSER, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHERYL A. NELSON, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHIRLEY JEAN DAVENPORT, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, GORDON MICHAEL DURANT, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, SANDRA S. RONGITSCH, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, RUTH H. STEPULIS RN, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, DIANE M. STOWELL, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROSEMARIE M. PROTACIO, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, BELINDA A. ANDERSON, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, ALAN BUFFENSTEIN MD, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, ARTHUR THOMAS CABATBAT, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, LIESJE CATTANEO, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, RANDOLPH C. HACK, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, DONNA DARLENE HANSEN, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, KUULEI A. KILIONA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, CANDACE M. SANDAL, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, G. NOELANI WILCOX, for a term to expire 6-30-2012."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ED CHEVY, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, PETER L. FRITZ, for a term to expire 6-30-2009."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANN CHINEN ITO, for a term to expire 6-30-2010."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH) |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Disability and Communication Access Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, LANCE KANESHIRO, for a term to expire 6-30-2011."
(Recommends Senate Consent to Nomination) |
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Standing Committee Report No. 3618 – for Adoption |
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"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO STUDY THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACT OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR USE OF MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS." (Recommends referral to WAM) |
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Standing Committee Report Nos. 3619-3623 – Adopt Resolutions |
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(One Day Notice) |
(HTH/EDU) |
H.C.R. No. 138, H.D. 2, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE'S TELEHEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE TO FORM A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT PRACTICES AND EQUIPMENT OF HAWAII'S TELEMEDICINE SYSTEM." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"URGING THE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP A STANDARDIZED, WORKABLE POLICY TO PROTECT THE ELDERLY WITHOUT COMPROMISING RESIDENT CARE, AND THAT ENCOURAGES MORE PEOPLE TO BECOME ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME OR COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOME OPERATORS." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATEWIDE PURPLE RIBBON AND PURPLE ARM BAND CAMPAIGN AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"URGING THE ADMINISTRATION TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF TURTLE BAY RESORT AND THE SURROUNDING UNDEVELOPED LANDS AND URGING THE COMMITMENT OF THE LEGISLATURE TO ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE." (AMENDED TITLE) (Recommends Adoption) |
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(One Day Notice) |
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"URGING THE ADMINISTRATION TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF TURTLE BAY RESORT AND THE SURROUNDING UNDEVELOPED LANDS AND URGING THE COMMITMENT OF THE SENATE TO ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE." (Recommends Adoption) |
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ORDER OF THE DAY
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HFD), Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID A. LAWRENCE, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Board of Nursing, Gubernatorial Nominee, AMY STONE MURAI, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards, Gubernatorial Nominee, LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, APRIL M. MIRA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, THERESA M. OCTAVIO, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAMELA LOUISE RICE, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances, Gubernatorial Nominee, DALLEN K. PALEKA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, HYUNG K. CHA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, PETER T. DYER, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, PAUL KIM, for a term to expire 6-30-2009." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Gubernatorial Nominee, SARA A. TOMPKISON, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, FREDERICK WILLIAM ROHLFING, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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HTH |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, MAILE M. DAGUIO, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, GORDON M. DURANT, for a term to expire 6-30-2010." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, CAROL ANN YOUNG, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOEL K. MATSUNAGA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DEXTER J. TAKASHIMA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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PBS |
"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CLAYTON N.Y.W. TOM, for a term to expire 6-30-2008." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CLAYTON N.Y.W. TOM, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, THEODORE G. M. JUNG, for a term to expire 6-30-2011." |
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"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, DAVID MAKIJI MATSUURA, for a term to expire 6-30-2012." |
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H.C.R. No. 245, H.D. 1, S.D. 1 "REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE ALOHA TOWER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PARTICULARLY WITH REGARD TO ITS LAWSUITS RELATING TO ITS DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS, PROJECTS, AND PROCUREMENT PRACTICES, AND THE JUSTIFICATION FOR ITS EXISTENCE." (AMENDED TITLE) |
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"SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF APRIL 6TH OF EVERY YEAR AS TARTAN DAY IN HAWAII." |
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RE-REFERRALS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008 |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE COST OF CONVENING A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. (Constitutional Convention; LRB Study) (JDL, WAM) |
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Waiver of Referral; Adoption of Resolution
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"REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO STUDY THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACT OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR USE OF MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS." |
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· Committee Hearing Schedule:
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PBS |
4/22/2008 8:45 AM |
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AHW |
4/22/2008 9:30 AM |
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EDT |
4/22/2008 2:00 PM |
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EDU |
4/23/2008 1:15 PM |
329 |
CPH |
4/24/2008 9:00 AM |
016 |
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