COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

 

Monday, March 17, 2008

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

SB 2878, SD2

(SSCR2851)

 

RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

Creates the early learning council to govern the state's early learning system.  Establishes an early learning system.  Establishes the keiki first steps pilot program. (SB2878 SD2)

 

EDN, FIN

SB 2571, SD1, HD1

(HSCR1117-08)

 

RELATING TO FOOD WASTE RECYCLING.

Requires the department of education, in a partnership with the department of health, to establish a three-year food waste recycling pilot project within one or more public schools.  Appropriates funds for the pilot program.  (SB2571 HD1)

 

EEP, EDN, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

Monday, March 17, 2008

3:30 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

SB 3030, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1079-08)

 

RELATING TO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS.

Establishes a revised fee structure to fund mixed martial arts regulation.  (SB3030 HD1)

 

TAC, CPC, FIN

SB 2530, SD2

(HSCR1102-08)

 

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS.

Requires group health issuers to offer small group health plans to self-employed individuals who are licensed by the department of commerce and consumer affairs and are located in the group issuer's service areas.  Authorizes the insurance commissioner to exempt certain group health plans based on specified criteria.  Allows limits on timing of enrollment and reenrollment to control adverse selection and plan costs.  Repeals on 7/1/13.  (SD2)

 

EDB, CPC, FIN

SB 3016, SD1, HD1

(HSCR1101-08)

 

RELATING TO MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES.

Maintains competition and consumer choice by deleting requirements that pose obstacles to smaller health plans.  Deletes requirement that health plans must maintain a fund equal to "one half of twenty times the maximum benefits paid in 30 days" and caps the deposit requirement at $20 million. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to appoint an independent auditor to conduct a financial and operational audit of mutual benefit societies established in Hawaii prior to 1950.  (SB3016 HD1)

 

HLT, CPC, FIN

SB 2864, SD2

(HSCR1097-08)

 

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Requires the insurance commissioner to conduct a study of the adequacy of health plan reimbursements to providers.  (SB2864 SD2)

 

HLT, CPC, FIN

SB 3011, SD1

(SSCR2687)

 

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Allows the Insurance Division to include a 3-month reserve in the calculation of Compliance Resolution Fund (CRF) assessments in order to ensure continued operations of the Division at the end of the fiscal year. (SD1)

 

CPC, FIN

SB 2991, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1119-08)

 

RELATING TO ENERGY RESOURCES.

To comprehensively address deficiencies in Hawaii's energy resources coordination statutes.  Provide policy guidance needed to provide adequate detail on the nature and relationship of the energy data analyses functions of the state energy resources coordinator and energy program. (SB2991 HD1)

 

EEP, CPC, FIN

SB 3001, SD2

(HSCR1123-08)

 

RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.

Clarifies provisions of chapter 269, part VII, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to the administration and use of moneys supporting energy-efficiency and demand-side management programs and services.  (SD2)

 

EEP, CPC, FIN

SB 2958, SD1, HD1

(HSCR1115-08)

 

RELATING TO ENHANCED 911 SERVICES FOR MOBILE PHONES.

Requires the Auditor to perform a financial and management audit of the wireless enhanced 911 fund.  (SB2958 HD1)

 

PSM, CPC, FIN

SB 2783, SD2

(HSCR1114-08)

 

Proposed HD1

RELATING TO LOSS MITIGATION.

Includes earthquake resistive devices in the loss mitigation grant program.  Directs the insurance commissioner to develop criteria for earthquake resistive devices. Sets grant reimbursement amount for earthquake resistive devices at 50% and caps grant at $5,000.  Increases grant reimbursement amount for wind resistive devices to 50% and caps grant at $5,000.  Establishes and funds a public awareness campaign on hazard mitigation.  Appropriates funds for a testing facility to test wind resistant devices and safe room designs.  Authorizes Insurance Commissioner to determine standards for earthquake and wind resistive installation procedures and engineering content.  Extends the loss mitigation grant program for 3 years.  Appropriates funds for the loss mitigation grant fund. (SB2783 SD2)

 

*Copies of the Proposed HD1 are available in Room 320 and on the Legislature's website:  http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov

 

PSM, CPC, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 


COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS CONCERNS AND COMMITTEE ON LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT

 

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

8:45 a.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

SB 2780, SD2

(SSCR2805)

 

RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS.

Includes as public works, construction contracts using public lands for commercial, for-profit activity.  (SB2780 SD2)

 

LAB/EDB, FIN

SB 2843, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1120-08)

 

RELATING TO ELECTRONIC DEVICE RECYCLING.

Establishes a state program for collection, recycling, enforcement, and monitoring of covered electronic devices; establishes program funding through the electronic device recycling fund.  (SB2843 HD1)

 

EEP, EDB, FIN

SB 2891, SD1

(SSCR2810)

 

RELATING TO AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds for the continuing operations of the Pacific international space center for exploration systems.  (SB2891 SD1)

 

EDB, FIN

SB 644, SD3, HD1

(HSCR1124-08)

 

RELATING TO ENERGY RESOURCES.

Requires the installation of solar thermal or comparable renewable energy devices to heat water in single-family residences constructed after 1/1/2010.  Restricts renewable energy income tax credit for solar thermal energy systems installed and placed in service in single-family residential properties to those constructed prior to 1/1/2010.  (SB644 HD1)

 

HSH/EEP, EDB, FIN

SB 2829, SD2

(SSCR2793)

 

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Proposed HD1:  Establishes the repeal all tax credits and exemptions except for those pertaining to individual income tax, beginning in the 2009 taxable year.  Repeals provisions that are no longer applicable.

 

*Copies of the proposed HD1 are available in room 402 and on the Legislature's Web site:  http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov

 

EDB, FIN

Decision making to follow.


COMMITTEE ON LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY & MILITARY AFFAIRS

 

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

9:00 a.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

SB 2779

(SSCR2676)

 

RELATING TO LABOR.

Clarifies the circumstances under which the governor may suspend statutes relating to wages and hours on public works projects.

 

LAB/PSM, FIN

SB 2334, SD2

(SSCR2873)

 

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Repeals exemption from civil service of the first and second deputy sheriff; requires the deputy director for law enforcement and the sheriff to be graduates of a law enforcement academy.  Grandfathers in incumbents of the deputy director and sheriff positions.  Eff. 7/1/2050.  (SD2)

 

PSM/LAB, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT

 

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

9:15 a.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

SB 2896, SD2

(SSCR2739)

 

RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.

Amends §444-10.5, HRS, to prohibit the resumption of work for any person who is issued a citation for operating without a contractor's license in good standing until a hearing is conducted, and makes the issuance of citations and cease and desist orders mandatory.  (SD2)

 

LAB, CPC/JUD

SB 2273, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1069-08)

 

RELATING TO DIGITAL MEDIA.

Prohibits taxpayers from claiming the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Tax Credit for qualified productions that are financed by investments for which a credit has been claimed under the High Technology Business Investment Tax Credit. Establishes an advisory group to study issues in hiring local talent for the film industry, with specific consideration for promoting local hiring.  (SB2273 HD1)

 

TAC/EDB, LAB, FIN

SB 3061

(HSCR1065-08)

 

RELATING TO THE FIRST-TO-WORK PROGRAM.

Conforms state law to current federal law by deleting references to the Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Act and replaces it with the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families law.

 

HSH, LAB, FIN

SB 3228

(HSCR1099-08)

 

RELATING TO ADJUSTING THE ANNUAL PENSIONS OF RETIRED PATIENT EMPLOYEES AT HANSEN'S DISEASE FACILITIES.

Adjusts pension amounts for retired patient employees of Hansen's disease facilities; provides for annual increase to be paid to deceased retired patient employees' estates.

 

HLT, LAB, FIN

SB 2493

(SSCR2694)

 

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Provides fund authorizations and appropriations for salary increases for unit 5 employees for fiscal year 2008-2009.

 

LAB, FIN

 

HCR 83/HR 67

 

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES STUDY AND EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF UPGRADING THE STATE’S PAYROLL AND PERSONNEL SYSTEMS.

 

LAB, FIN

HCR 160/HR 133

 

 

 

RECOGNIZING THE FOURTH TUESDAY IN APRIL AS EQUAL PAY DAY IN HAWAII, AND URGING CONGRESS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE MORE EFFECTIVE REMEDIES FOR VICTIMS OF WAGE DISCRIMINATION BASED ON GENDER.

 

LAB

HCR 230

 

RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 – SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 AS HAWAII LABOR HISTORY WEEK.

 

LAB

HCR 124/HR 106

REQUESTING A STUDY ON CONSTRUCTION.

 

LAB, HED

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

9:00 a.m.

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

SB 2630, SD2

(SSCR2730)

 

RELATING TO PETROLEUM INDUSTRY REPORTING.

Clarifies the reporting and publishing requirements of the public utilities commission to more accurately reflect the information reported by oil producers, refiners, marketers, oil transporters, oil storers, and oil retailers.  (SD2)

 

EEP, CPC

SB 2192, SD2

(SSCR2828)

 

RELATING TO SOLID WASTE.

Requires the department of health to conduct an independent analysis on the structural stability of the ash monofill relating to requested modification to the existing permit for the Waimanalo gulch sanitary landfill. (SB2192 SD2)

 

EEP, FIN

SB 2711, SD2

(SSCR2590)

 

RELATING TO INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Permit the department of health to distribute excess moneys in the deposit beverage container deposit special fund to the counties to support the establishment and maintenance of beverage bottle and related county-run recycling programs. (SB2711 SD2)

 

EEP, FIN


 

SB 2849, SD1

(SSCR2700)

 

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Permits the use of lands in agricultural land use districts to be used for agricultural-energy facilities provided that the primary activity of the agricultural-energy enterprise is agricultural activity. (SD1)

 

EEP, WLH/AGR

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING

 

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

10:00 a.m.

Conference Room 329; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

Decision making only (heard on 03-11-08):

SB 2837, SD1

(SSCR2630)

 

RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS.

Clarifies "qualified expenditures" to include one motor vehicle for purchase for school or work; clarifies income of household as an amount determined by the DHS; requires the DHS to provide technical and administrative assistance to fiduciary organizations; deletes reference to making grants to for each individual development account; requires state make match for qualified expenditures in a ratio as determined by the DHS; requires fiduciary organization to report to DHS rather than the legislature; deletes reference to ten per cent limit on using appropriations for administrative expenses; appropriates funds for fiduciary organizations to operate individual development accounts.  (SD1)

 

HSH, FIN

 


Decision making only (heard on 03-13-08):

SB 2886, SD1

(SSCR2706)

 

RELATING TO CHILD ABANDONMENT.

Increases child abandonment to a class C felony and renames the offense to child abandonment in the first degree.  Establishes the offense of child abandonment in the second degree and makes it a misdemeanor to abandon a child by leaving the child with a person in reckless disregard of the risk that the person is not who the person claims to be or has no ascertainable address. Eff. July 1, 2050.  (SD1)

 

HSH, JUD

 

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING

 

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

10:15 a.m.

Conference Room 329; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

SB 2982

(HSCR1064-08)

 

AUTHORIZING THE RESALE OF RESERVED HOUSING UNITS BY THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

Allows the Hawaii Community Development Authority to resell reserved housing units as defined in section 206E-101, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

 

WLH, HSH, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 


COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING AND COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

 

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

10:30 a.m.

Conference Room 329; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

SB 3165, SD2

(HSCR1104-08)

 

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Specifies that a county shall not grant an exemption from GET or receipt taxes for a mixed-use transit-oriented joint development project; exempts from GET a project developed to provide affordable rental housing or a community health care facility within a mixed-use transit-oriented joint development project.  (SB3165 SD2)

 

TRN, HSH/HLT, FIN

Decision making to follow.