HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
Rep. Sylvia Luke, Chair |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair |
Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson, Vice Chair |
Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen |
Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi |
Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
Rep. Kaniela Ing |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
Rep. Jo Jordan |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
Rep. Beth Fukumoto |
Rep. Dee Morikawa |
Rep. Gene Ward |
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 |
TIME: |
3:35 P.M. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
*AMENDED A G E N D A #4
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DECISION MAKING ONLY ON THE FOLLOWING, NO TESTIMONY WILL BE ACCEPTED: |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A LEASE AND EASEMENT OF CERTAIN SUBMERGED LANDS AT MANELE BAY, LANA‘I, TO LANA‘I RESORTS, LLC.
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN ADULT CARE HOMES.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO WORK WITH THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION AND OTHER RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT THE HAWAII EMERGENCY RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
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PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF RULES TO ENSURE GREATER PROTECTION OF THE STATE'S OCEAN RESOURCES.
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE MORE TRANSPARENCY IN ITS MEETINGS.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND CHAIR A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP THE MEANS TO ALLOW PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE HAIKU STAIRS AREA.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF DIVIDING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INTO TWO OR MORE LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES AND THE EFFECTS OF SUCH A DIVISION ON THE STATE'S PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM.
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EDN, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO FIND A SHORT-TERM SOLUTION TO PROVIDE PARKING AND SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR THE MAUNAWILI FALLS TRAILHEAD.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S METHOD AND PROCESS FOR DETERMINING IMPACT ON AND ADEQUACY OF INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND THE ROLE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU IN THAT DETERMINATION.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY TREATMENT OF OROFACIAL ANOMALIES.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE REGARDING ITS POLICY TO DEVELOP RENTAL PROPERTIES FOR OCCUPANCY BY ITS BENEFICIARIES AND ENSURE THAT BENEFICIARIES MAINTAIN THEIR PLACEMENT ON THE WAITLIST FOR HOMESTEAD LEASES WHILE RESIDING IN A DEPARTMENT RENTAL.
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AN EDUCATIONAL LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW GRADUATES TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE PUBLIC INTEREST CAREERS IN HAWAII THAT DIRECTLY SERVE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
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JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO REGULATE NOISE POLLUTION FROM HOUSEHOLD OR RESIDENTIAL SOURCES.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING VARIOUS GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING DEVELOPERS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO COLLABORATE AND PRODUCE A COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE HOUSING PLAN.
*Amended agenda – HR 99 is not a companion to HCR 131 HD1
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HSG, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, TURNKEY, AND FINANCING OF EXPANDED, RENOVATED, OR NEW CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES STATEWIDE.
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PBS, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONSIDER THE CHARGING OF REASONABLE LICENSING FEES TO HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REBASE THE BASIC PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM RATES FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THAT SERVE MEDICAID RECIPIENTS TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015, AND THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO INCLUDE SUFFICIENT FUNDING TO COVER ANY INCREASE IN BASIC PAYMENT SYSTEM RATES RESULTING FROM REBASING IN ITS 2015-2017 BIENNIUM BUDGET.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTION PLAN TO MITIGATE IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE CRITICAL SHORTAGES OF PHYSICIANS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE AN ANTI-GRAFFITI TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS THAT ADDRESS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION, ENFORCEMENT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, LEGISLATION, AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL.
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PBS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL SERVICES FOR WOMEN WITH DENSE BREAST TISSUE.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS WITH FUNDING FOR ITS HOMESTEAD PROGRAM.
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OMH, FIN |
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URGING MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION WITH FUNDING FOR THE LONG-TERM RESTORATION OF KAHOOLAWE.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONDUCT A REVIEW, BY COUNTY, OF THE STATE'S WORKFORCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL ELDER CARE PARTNERS FOR THE NEXT DECADE IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR CARE OF HAWAII'S RAPIDLY GROWING ELDERLY POPULATION.
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HUS, FIN |
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ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO PLAN AND COORDINATE THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
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VMI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY, NECESSARY PROCESSES, AND COSTS RELATIVE TO REQUIRING THE CONSIDERATION OF PAST PERFORMANCE AS A FACTOR IN AWARDING PUBLIC CONTRACTS, INCLUDING LOW BID CONTRACTS.
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EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO RECOMMEND WAYS TO REDUCE INCIDENTS OF SEPSIS AND SEPSIS DEATHS IN THE STATE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION AND ITS REGIONAL BOARDS TO SUBMIT PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING ITS OPERATING DEFICITS.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING AN EXAMINATION AND AUDIT OF THE ADVANCE DISPOSAL FEE PROGRAM.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE COST OF ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PRESCHOOL UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE EXISTENCE OF SANDALWOOD ON THE MAJOR HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
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WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT AN OPIHI MANAGEMENT STUDY.
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE LONG-STANDING CULTURAL HAWAIIAN PRACTICE OF SUN-DRYING FISH TO DETERMINE WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PRESERVE THIS CULTURAL PRACTICE WHILE PROTECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS WHETHER CHILDREN IN HAWAII WHO ARE DEAF OR SEVERELY HARD OF HEARING AND WHO CHOOSE THE AURAL/ORAL ROUTE OF COMMUNICATION RECEIVE PROPER TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO LEARN SPOKEN LANGUAGE SKILLS.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO ITEMIZE MEDICAL BILLS FOR PATIENTS AND TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A UNIFORM GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FOR THE RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS RELATING TO MEDICAL BILLS.
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HLT, FIN |
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________________________________________ Rep. Sylvia Luke Chair |