THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2014

 

COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

Senator David Y. Ige, Chair

Senator Michelle N. Kidani, Vice Chair

 

NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING

 

 

DATE:

Tuesday, April 01, 2014

TIME:

9:00 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 211

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

The following measures were previously heard in their respective standing committees:

 

SCR 12

      (SSCR2857)

      Status & Testimony

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A LEASE AND EASEMENT OF CERTAIN SUBMERGED LANDS AT MANELE BAY, LANA‘I, TO LANA‘I RESORTS, LLC.

 

WTL, WAM

SCR 13

      (SSCR2858)

      Status & Testimony

APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 41-669 INOAOLE STREET, WAIMANALO, HAWAII.

 

WTL, WAM

SCR 16

      (SSCR2859)

      Status & Testimony

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HEEIA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING PIER, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

WTL, WAM

SCR 17

      (SSCR2860)

      Status & Testimony

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT LAIE, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING REVETMENT AND STEPS, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

WTL, WAM

SCR 18

      (SSCR2861)

      Status & Testimony

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT NIU, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND STEPS, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

WTL, WAM

SCR 19

      (SSCR2862)

      Status & Testimony

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAHALUU, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING LANDSCAPING AREA, CONCRETE WALL, AND FOOTING, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

WTL, WAM

SCR 20

      (SSCR2863)

      Status & Testimony

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MOKULEIA, WAIALUA, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND CONCRETE FOOTING, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

WTL, WAM

SCR 21

      (SSCR2864)

      Status & Testimony

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KUALOA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND STEPS, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

WTL, WAM

SCR 22

      (SSCR2865)

      Status & Testimony

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HALEAHA, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

WTL, WAM

SCR 23

      (SSCR2866)

      Status & Testimony

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TWO (2) TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MOKULEIA, WAIALUA, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND ROCK PILE, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

WTL, WAM

SCR 24

      (SSCR2867)

      Status & Testimony

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

WTL, WAM

SCR 31, SD1

      (SSCR3091)

      Status & Testimony

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

 

CPN, WAM

SCR 34, SD1

      (SSCR3092)

      Status & Testimony

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

 

CPN, WAM

SCR 35, SD1

      (SSCR3093)

      Status & Testimony

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE INFERTILITY PROCEDURE COVERAGE.

 

CPN, WAM

SCR 46

      (SSCR3095)

      Status & Testimony

REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS AND THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY.

 

CPN, WAM

SCR 48

      (SSCR3108)

      Status & Testimony

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE PROBABLE EFFECTS OF LICENSING AND REGULATING CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES.

 

HMS, WAM

SCR 56

      (SSCR3135)

      Status & Testimony

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A LEASE COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT PIERS 24 TO 26 IN HONOLULU HARBOR, OAHU, FOR PACIFIC SHIPYARDS INTERNATIONAL.

 

WTL, WAM

SCR 57

      (SSCR3117)

      Status & Testimony

SUPPORTING A BID TO THE COUNCIL OF PACIFIC ARTS AND CULTURE FOR HAWAII TO HOST THE 2020 FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS.

 

TEC/TIA, WAM

SCR 74, SD1

      (SSCR3134)

      Status & Testimony

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE OR WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE LOCAL ALTERNATIVES TO SHIPPING GLASS OUT OF STATE, DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY AND COSTS OF SUCH LOCAL ALTERNATIVES COMPARED TO SHIPPING THE GLASS OUT OF STATE, AND RECOMMEND ANY CHANGES TO THE ADVANCE DISPOSAL FEE AND REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE ADVANCE DISPOSAL FEE PROGRAM.

 

ENE/PSM, WAM

SCR 77, SD1

      (SSCR3123)

      Status & Testimony

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT, COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIOHULI-KEOKEA HOMESTEADS, KIHEI, MAUI, FOR SEAWALL AND ROCK REVETMENT PURPOSES.

 

WTL, WAM

SCR 78, SD1

      (SSCR3128)

      Status & Testimony

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAILUA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR ROCK BLANKET AND REVETMENT PURPOSES.

 

WTL, WAM

SCR 97, SD1

      (SSCR3112)

      Status & Testimony

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE FOOD SAFETY WORKSHOPS OR CLASSES FOR ALL PERSONS WITH TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS, PROVIDE COPIES OF ITS FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO CONSUMERS AND INTERESTED STAKEHOLDERS, AND CONVENE A COTTAGE FOOD BUSINESS WORKING GROUP COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE DEPARTMENT AND THE COTTAGE FOOD INDUSTRY.

 

HTH/CPN, WAM

SCR 116

      (SSCR3105)

      Status & Testimony

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.

 

HRE/JDL, WAM

SCR 118

      (SSCR3104)

      Status & Testimony

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.

 

HWN, WAM

SCR 122

      (SSCR3116)

      Status & Testimony

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CORRECT THE DEFECTS OF THE VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION DECALS AND TO DEVELOP PROTOCOLS THAT WILL ENSURE QUALITY CONTROL STANDARDS OF ITS PROGRAMS.

 

TIA, WAM

SCR 128, SD1

      (SSCR3083)

      Status & Testimony

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS MAJORS RELEVANT TO INDUSTRY DEMANDS IN HAWAII.

 

HRE, WAM

SCR 146

      (SSCR3129)

      Status & Testimony

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT NIU, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING CONCRETE PAD, LADDER, STEPS, AND ROCK WALLS AND FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

WTL, WAM

 

 

 

 

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FOR AMENDED NOTICES:  Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored.  If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.

 

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Senator David Y. Ige

Chair