THE SENATE

OF THE

TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE

STATE OF HAWAI'I

REGULAR SESSION OF 2013

 

 

TWENTY-NINTH DAY

 

March 12, 2013-Tuesday-11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.

 

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

Roll Call

Approval of the Journal

Introductions

EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE UNITED STATES NAVY FOR PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL AND HAWAIIAN CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP IN THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I.  (Senator Shimabukuro)

 

  1. Messages from the Governor: No. 236

MEASURE

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

G.M. No. 236

Dated March 8, 2013, transmitting proposed changes to the FB 2013-15 Biennium Budget for the Departments of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Transportation.

FILE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Departmental Communications: None
  2. House Communications: None
  3. Senate Communications: None

 


  1. Judiciary Communications: None
  2. Introduction of Measures:      Senate Concurrent Resolution Nos. 98-114

Senate Resolution Nos. 64-78

 

 

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

  1. Advise and Consent

 

854

 

Status & Testimony

ENE

G.M. No. 532

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai'i Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, HARVARD KIM, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

 

 

 

 

 

855

 

Status & Testimony

PSM

G.M. No. 652

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Aerospace Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, MICHAEL MABERRY, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

 

 

 

 

 

855

 

Status & Testimony

PSM

G.M. No. 653

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Aerospace Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK MCGUFFIE, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

 

 

 

 

 

855

 

Status & Testimony

PSM

G.M. No. 654

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Aerospace Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, PETER MOUGINIS-MARK, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

 

 

 

 

 

855

 

Status & Testimony

PSM

G.M. No. 655

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Aerospace Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELLIOT PULHAM, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

 

 

 

 

 

855

 

Status & Testimony

PSM

G.M. No. 656

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Aerospace Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, PETER QUIGLEY, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

 

 

 

 

 

855

 

Status & Testimony

PSM

G.M. No. 657

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Aerospace Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, DONALD STRANEY, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

 

 

 

 

 

856

 

Status & Testimony

PSM

G.M. No. 575

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems, Gubernatorial Nominee, GEORGE ARIYOSHI, for a term to expire 6-30-2016."

 

 

 

 

 

 

856

 

Status & Testimony

PSM

G.M. No. 576

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems, Gubernatorial Nominee, HENK ROGERS, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

856

 

Status & Testimony

PSM

G.M. No. 577

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems, Gubernatorial Nominee, HOYT DAVIDSON, for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

 

 

 

 

 

856

 

Status & Testimony

PSM

G.M. No. 578

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES KERAVALA, for a term to expire 6-30-2014."

 

 

 

 

 

 

856

 

Status & Testimony

PSM

G.M. No. 579

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems, Gubernatorial Nominee, LEWIS PEACH, JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2015."

 

 

 

 

 

 

856

 

Status & Testimony

PSM

G.M. No. 650

"Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems, Gubernatorial Nominee, GALEN HO, for a term to expire 6-30-2017."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Referrals and Re-Referrals

REFERRALS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013

MEASURE

TITLE

REFERRAL

 

 

 

H.C.R. 37

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS LOCATED IN KAPAHULU, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF AN EXISTING SEAWALL AND STEPS.

(Submerged Land Easement)

WTL, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 52

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY TREATMENT OF OROFACIAL ANOMALIES.

(Auditor; Mandated Coverage; Orofacial Anomalies)

HTH/CPN, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 53

REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CREATE A REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN AND MORE HOUSING UNITS FOR KUKUI GARDENS AND MAYOR WRIGHT HOMES.

(Kukui Gardens and Mayor Wright Homes; Development; Master Plan)

HMS/EGH

 

 

 

S.C.R. 54

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXPAND THE RAIL SYSTEM TO WAIKIKI AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA BY LIMITING THE NUMBER OF RAIL STATIONS ON THE GUIDEWAY.

(Rail Transit System; Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation)

TIA/PSM, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 55

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP A TEN-YEAR ATTRITION AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.

(State Employees; Ten-Year Attrition and Development Plan)

JDL, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 56

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE STATE ADMINISTRATIVE RULEMAKING PROCESS AND PROPOSE IMPROVEMENTS FOR EFFICIENCY.

(Administrative Procedure Act; Rulemaking; Model State Administrative Procedure Act)

JDL, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 57

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES.

(Brain Injuries; Health)

HTH/CPN, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 58

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF HERBAL THERAPISTS.

(Sunrise Analysis; Herbal Therapists)

CPN, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 59

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE IN THE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM THE POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

(Department Of Education; Public School Curriculum; Discrimination; Persons With Disabilities)

EDU/HTH/HMS

 

 

 

S.C.R. 60

URGING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO INITIATE THE SPONSORSHIP PROCESS FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT "STEP-UP" PROGRAM TO PROVIDE NEW EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS AND OTHER LOW-INCOME PEOPLE.

("Step-Up" Program; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations)

HMS, JDL

 

 

 

S.C.R. 62

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS AND ENCOURAGE THE RENAMING OF THE CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS TO THE DANIEL K. INOUYE CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS.

(Neurofibromatosis; Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs)

HTH/TEC

 

 

 

S.C.R. 63

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ELIMINATE DIESEL CREMATORS IN THE STATE.

(Diesel Cremators; Department of Health; Diesel Fuel Emissions)

HTH/ENE

 

 

 

S.C.R. 64

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO INVEST SPECIAL FUND HOLDINGS INTO LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

(Special Funds; Revolving Loan Funds; Revolving Funds; Bond Holdings; Investments)

WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 65

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR HEARING AIDS.

(Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Hearing Aids; Impact Assessment Report)

HMS/CPN, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 66

REQUESTING COLLABORATION AMONG VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE NURSES' EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE STATE.

(Hawaii State Center for Nursing; Legislative Reference Bureau; Attorney General; Board of Nursing)

CPN/JDL, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 67

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO SERIOUSLY CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STAND-ALONE REENTRY CENTER IN HONOLULU FOR RECOVERING CRIMINAL OFFENDERS, WHICH IS TO INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL AND DAY-REPORTING PROGRAM OPTIONS.

(Corrections; Reentry Center; Day Reporting Program)

PSM, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 68

URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONVERT THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE  NO. 1 CAPITOL DISTRICT BUILDING, LOCATED AT 250 SOUTH HOTEL STREET, INTO PORTIONS OF THE HAWAII STATE ART MUSEUM BY 2016 AND TO CONVERT THE FOURTH FLOOR OF THE NO. 1 CAPITOL DISTRICT BUILDING INTO PORTIONS OF THE HAWAII STATE ART MUSEUM BY 2018.

(Hawaii State Art Museum; Capitol District Building)

TEC, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 69

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A FIFTY-FIVE YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT PUAMANA, LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR VARIOUS SEAWALL STRUCTURES, A CONCRETE GROIN, AND REVETMENT FOOTINGS OF A HISTORIC SWIMMING POOL.

(State Submerged Lands; Non-Exclusive Easement; Puamana Community Association; Tax Map Key (2) 4-6-028:001)

WTL, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 70

SUPPORTING THE RIGHT OF HAWAII'S FARMERS TO SELL THEIR LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE FREE OF DUPLICATIVE AND UNNECESSARY STATE AND LOCAL RULES AND REGULATIONS.

(Agriculture; Farmers; Food Safety Rules and Regulations)

AGL, JDL

 

 

 

S.C.R. 71

SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT HELP LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS MEET FEDERAL FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

(Food Safety and Security; Department of Agriculture; Department of Health; Director of Human Services; Non-Governmental Organizations)

AGL

 

 

 

S.C.R. 72

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A NEEDS-BASED ASSESSMENT AND A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A NEW SCHOOL IN HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK.

(DOE Elementary School Feasibility Study; Hawaiian Paradise Park)

EDU, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 73

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSULT WITH THE COUNTIES AND CONSIDER, AMONG OTHER THINGS, COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANS WHEN DESIGNING PROJECTS UNDER THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

(Dept. of Transportation; Highways Safety Improvement Program)

TIA/PSM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 74

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADD THE ALBIZIA TREE TO ITS NOXIOUS WEED LIST AND URGING THE INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE INTERAGENCY PLAN FOR THE CONTROL AND ERADICATION OF ALBIZIA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

(Department of Agriculture; Invasive Species Council; Noxious Weeds; Albizia)

ENE, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 75

URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO RELEASE ROGER CHRISTIE ON BAIL PENDING TRIAL.

(Roger Christie; Bail)

PSM, JDL

 

 

 

S.C.R. 76

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO RESEARCH STATE MODELS AND BEST PRACTICES ON HOME SCHOOLED STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS AND EXPLORE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH A PROGRAM IN HAWAII.

(Board of Education; Home Schooled Students)

EDU, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 77

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A UNIFORM SEXUALITY HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

(Department of Education; Sexuality Health Education)

EDU, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 78

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES AND CONCERNS RAISED BY THE SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

(University of Hawaii; Legislative Auditor)

HRE/EGH, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 79

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO PARTICIPATE IN "LIGHT THE STATE CAPITOL BLUE" DURING A PORTION OF THE 2013 REGULAR SESSION.

(Prostate Cancer; Light the State Capitol Blue)

HTH

 

 

 

S.C.R. 80

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CIVIL DEFENSE TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING WHAT ACTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN PEOPLE REFUSE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES OR CLOSE THEIR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN EVACUATION ZONES DURING NATURAL DISASTERS.

(State Civil Defense; Natural Disasters; Evacuation Zones)

PSM, JDL

 

 

 

S.C.R. 81

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MAINTAIN, MONITOR, AND ENFORCE ANTI-BULLYING, ANTI-CYBERBULLYING, ANTI-HARASSMENT, AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO PROTECT PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS.

(Education; Anti-bullying; Anti-Cyberbullying; Anti-harassment; Anti-discrimination; Board of Education)

EDU

 

 

 

S.C.R. 82

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FOLLOW-UP AUDIT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF STATE BOATING FACILITIES BY THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

(Audit; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation)

WTL, WAM

 

 

 

S.C.R. 83

RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN PREPARING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF WAIKIKI - KAUHALE O HO'OKIPA AS A HAWAII STATE AND NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY.

(Waikiki-Kauhale O Ho‘okipa Scenic Byway; Designation; Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association)

THA/TIA

 

 

 

S.C.R. 84

REQUESTING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD TO PREPARE A REPORT THAT EVALUATES EACH AUTOMATIC SPECIALTY LICENSE ISSUED TO "A" GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS AND "B" GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS.

(Contractors License Board; General Contractors; Specialty Contractors; Automatic Licensing)

CPN

 

 

 

S.R. 30

REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CREATE A REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN AND MORE HOUSING UNITS FOR KUKUI GARDENS AND MAYOR WRIGHT HOMES.

(Kukui Gardens and Mayor Wright Homes; Development; Master Plan)

HMS/EGH

 

 

 

S.R. 32

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR NEUROFIBROMATOSIS AND ENCOURAGE THE RENAMING OF THE CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS TO THE DANIEL K. INOUYE CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS.

(Neurofibromatosis; Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs)

HTH/TEC

 

 

 

S.R. 33

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ELIMINATE DIESEL CREMATORS IN THE STATE.

(Diesel Cremators; Department of Health; Diesel Fuel Emissions)

HTH/ENE

 

 

 

S.R. 34

REQUESTING COLLABORATION AMONG VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE NURSES' EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE STATE.

(Hawaii State Center for Nursing; Legislative Reference Bureau; Attorney General; Board of Nursing)

CPN/JDL, WAM

 

 

 

S.R. 35

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO SERIOUSLY CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STAND-ALONE REENTRY CENTER IN HONOLULU FOR RECOVERING CRIMINAL OFFENDERS, WHICH IS TO INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL AND DAY-REPORTING PROGRAM OPTIONS.

(Corrections; Reentry Center; Day Reporting Program)

PSM, WAM

 

 

 

S.R. 36

URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONVERT THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE  NO. 1 CAPITOL DISTRICT BUILDING, LOCATED AT 250 SOUTH HOTEL STREET, INTO PORTIONS OF THE HAWAII STATE ART MUSEUM BY 2016 AND TO CONVERT THE FOURTH FLOOR OF THE NO. 1 CAPITOL DISTRICT BUILDING INTO PORTIONS OF THE HAWAII STATE ART MUSEUM BY 2018.

(Hawaii State Art Museum; Capitol District Building)

TEC, WAM

 

 

 

S.R. 37

SUPPORTING THE RIGHT OF HAWAII'S FARMERS TO SELL THEIR LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE FREE OF DUPLICATIVE AND UNNECESSARY STATE AND LOCAL RULES AND REGULATIONS.

(Agriculture; Farmers; Food Safety Rules and Regulations)

AGL, JDL

 

 

 

S.R. 38

SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT HELP LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS MEET FEDERAL FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

(Food Safety and Security; Department of Agriculture; Department of Health; Director of Human Services; Non-Governmental Organizations)

AGL

 

 

 

S.R. 39

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A NEEDS-BASED ASSESSMENT AND A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A NEW SCHOOL IN HAWAIIAN PARADISE PARK.

(DOE Elementary School Feasibility Study; Hawaiian Paradise Park)

EDU, WAM

 

 

 

S.R. 40

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSULT WITH THE COUNTIES AND CONSIDER, AMONG OTHER THINGS, COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANS WHEN DESIGNING PROJECTS UNDER THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

(Dept. of Transportation; Highways Safety Improvement Program)

TIA/PSM

 

 

 

S.R. 41

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADD THE ALBIZIA TREE TO ITS NOXIOUS WEED LIST AND URGING THE INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE INTERAGENCY PLAN FOR THE CONTROL AND ERADICATION OF ALBIZIA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

(Department of Agriculture; Invasive Species Council; Noxious Weeds; Albizia)

ENE, WAM

 

 

 

S.R. 42

URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO RELEASE ROGER CHRISTIE ON BAIL PENDING TRIAL.

(Roger Christie; Bail)

PSM, JDL

 

 

 

S.R. 43

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO RESEARCH STATE MODELS AND BEST PRACTICES ON HOME SCHOOLED STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS AND EXPLORE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH A PROGRAM IN HAWAII.

(Board of Education; Home Schooled Students)

EDU, WAM

 

 

 

S.R. 44

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A UNIFORM SEXUALITY HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

(Department of Education; Sexuality Health Education)

EDU, WAM

 

 

 

S.R. 45

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES AND CONCERNS RAISED BY THE SENATE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

(University of Hawaii; Legislative Auditor)

HRE/EGH, WAM

 

 

 

S.R. 46

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO PARTICIPATE IN "LIGHT THE STATE CAPITOL BLUE" DURING A PORTION OF THE 2013 REGULAR SESSION.

(Prostate Cancer; Light the State Capitol Blue)

HTH

 

 

 

S.R. 47

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CIVIL DEFENSE TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING WHAT ACTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN PEOPLE REFUSE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES OR CLOSE THEIR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN EVACUATION ZONES DURING NATURAL DISASTERS.

(State Civil Defense; Natural Disasters; Evacuation Zones)

PSM, JDL

 

 

 

S.R. 48

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FOLLOW-UP AUDIT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF STATE BOATING FACILITIES BY THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

(Audit; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation)

WTL, WAM

 

 

 

S.R. 49

RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN PREPARING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF WAIKIKI - KAUHALE O HO'OKIPA AS A HAWAII STATE AND NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY.

(Waikiki-Kauhale O Ho‘okipa Scenic Byway; Designation; Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association)

THA/TIA

 

 

 

S.R. 50

REQUESTING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD TO PREPARE A REPORT THAT EVALUATES EACH AUTOMATIC SPECIALTY LICENSE ISSUED TO "A" GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS AND "B" GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS.

(Contractors License Board; General Contractors; Specialty Contractors; Automatic Licensing)

CPN

 

 

 

 

 

 

RE-REFERRALS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013

 

 

 

MEASURE

TITLE

RE-REFERRAL

 

 

 

H.B. 667, H.D. 2

RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.

(Medical Marijuana; Uniform Controlled Substances Act) (PSM/HTH, WAM)

PSM/HTH, JDL/WAM

 

 

 

H.B. 668, H.D. 2

RELATING TO HEALTH.

(Medical Marijuana Program; Transfer of Responsibilities) (PSM/HTH, WAM)

PSM/HTH, JDL/WAM

 

 

 

H.B. 813, H.D. 1

RELATING TO ELECTRICITY PRODUCERS.

(Power Purchase Agreements; Third-party Electricity Producers; Independent Power Producers; Public Utilities Commission; Records; Business Records) (CPN)

ENE, CPN

 

 

 

H.B. 929

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSESSMENT.

(Employment and Training Assessment) (JDL, WAM)

WAM

 

 

 

H.B. 1203, H.D. 1

RELATING TO THE NATIONAL GUARD.

(National Guard; Adjutant General; Requirements) (PSM, JDL)

PSM

 

 

 

H.B. 1324, H.D. 2

RELATING TO MOPEDS.

(Mopeds; Registration; Safety Inspections; Safety Courses; Fines) (TIA/PSM, JDL)

TIA/PSM, JDL/WAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Miscellaneous Communications: None
  2. Miscellaneous Business
  3. Announcements

·         Committee Hearing Schedule:

COMMITTEE

DATE & TIME

ROOM

HMS/HTH

3/12/2013 1:15 PM

016

HTH/HMS

3/12/2013 1:15 PM

016

THA/WTL

3/12/2013 1:15 PM

225

WTL

3/12/2013 1:15 PM

225

WTL/THA

3/12/2013 1:20 PM

225

HMS

3/12/2013 1:25 PM

016

WTL

3/12/2013 1:25 PM

225

HMS

3/12/2013 1:45 PM

016

AGL

3/12/2013 2:45 PM

229

PSM

3/12/2013 2:45 PM

224

JDL

3/13/2013 10:30 AM

016

INFO-EGH-EDB-TEC

3/13/2013 1:00 PM

Auditorium

TIA/EDU

3/13/2013 1:15 PM

224

TIA

3/13/2013 1:16 PM

224

THA/EDU

3/13/2013 2:45 PM

224

EGH

3/13/2013 3:00 PM

016

CPN

3/14/2013 9:30 AM

229

HMS

3/14/2013 1:00 PM

016

HMS

3/14/2013 1:20 PM

016

AGL/ENE

3/14/2013 2:45 PM

229

HRE

3/14/2013 2:45 PM

414

PSM/THA

3/14/2013 2:45 PM

224

PSM

3/14/2013 2:55 PM

224

AGL/WTL

3/14/2013 3:00 PM

229

ENE/HTH

3/14/2013 3:10 PM

225

ENE

3/14/2013 3:20 PM

225

ENE/CPN

3/14/2013 3:45 PM

225

WAM

3/15/2013 9:00 AM

211

WAM

3/15/2013 9:05 AM

211

HMS/CPN

3/19/2013 9:30 AM

229

PSM/TEC

3/19/2013 1:15 PM

414

TEC/PSM

3/19/2013 1:20 PM

414

TEC

3/19/2013 1:25 PM

414

CPN/TEC

3/20/2013 10:00 AM

229

TEC/CPN

3/20/2013 10:00 AM

229

TEC/WTL

3/21/2013 1:15 PM

414

WTL/TEC

3/21/2013 1:15 PM

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  1. Adjournment