HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

STATE OF HAWAII

TWENTY-EIGHTH STATE LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION, 2015

 

 

April 9, 2015

 

 

44th Day

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

 

Invocation -

Reverend Dr. John R. Heidel

United Church of Christ

 

1.         Roll Call

 

2.         Reading of the Journal

 

3.         Messages from the Governor

 

4.         Senate Communications

 

 

Received communications transmitting the following Senate Concurrent Resolutions, all having been adopted in the Senate:

 

S.C.R. No. 9                          S.C.R. No. 49, S.D. 1         S.C.R. No. 108

S.C.R. No. 11, S.D. 1           S.C.R. No. 93                      S.C.R. No. 109, S.D. 1

S.C.R. No. 19, S.D. 1           S.C.R. No. 96                      S.C.R. No. 133

S.C.R. No. 24, S.D. 1           S.C.R. No. 97, S.D. 1         S.C.R. No. 134, S.D. 1

 

Received communications returning the following House Bills, all having passed Third Reading in the Senate:

 

H.B. No. 78

 

H.B. No. 73, S.D. 1                            H.B. No. 562, H.D. 2, S.D. 1

H.B. No. 205, H.D. 1, S.D. 1             H.B. No. 775, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

H.B. No. 253, H.D. 2, S.D. 1             H.B. No. 888, H.D. 1, S. D. 1

H.B. No. 354, H.D. 2, S.D. 1             H.B. No. 1007, H.D. 1, S.D. 2

H.B. No. 561, H.D. 1, S.D. 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

 

5.         Unfinished Business

 

 

 

H.R. No. 152, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE ESTABLISHING HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE RESOURCES FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII JUDICIARY.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

 

H.C.R. No. 217, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE ESTABLISHING HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE RESOURCES FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII JUDICIARY.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

 

H.C.R. No. 145

 

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A FAMILY CAREGIVERS WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE ROLE OF CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITALS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

 

H.C.R. No. 158, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE HAWAII SISTER STATE COMMITTEE TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND THE STATE OF DAKHLA OF THE REGION OF OUED ED-DAHAB-LAGOUIRA OF THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            AGRICULTURE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1375

S.B. No. 434, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

 

RELATED TO AGRICULTURE.

(OHA Package; Agriculture; Hawaii State Plan)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS THIRD READING                                                                                                      

 

            ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1376

S.B. No. 320, S.D. 1, H.D. 2

 

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.

(Agricultural District Lands; Composting)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS THIRD READING                                                                                                      

 

 

 

6.         Reports of Standing Committees

 

            CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1395

H.R. No. 105, H.D. 1

 

EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF FURTHER DISCUSSION ON THE POSSIBILITY OF LOCAL OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF ROBUST DISCUSSIONS THAT INCLUDE THE EXPLORATION OF ALTERNATIVE OWNERSHIP MODELS FOR ELECTRIC UTILITIES.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1396

H.C.R. No. 169, H.D. 1

 

EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF FURTHER DISCUSSION ON THE POSSIBILITY OF LOCAL OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF ROBUST DISCUSSIONS THAT INCLUDE THE EXPLORATION OF ALTERNATIVE OWNERSHIP MODELS FOR ELECTRIC UTILITIES.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1397

H.C.R. No. 9

 

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1398

H.R. No. 158, H.D. 2

 

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN REVIEWING THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES BY NEXTERA ENERGY, INC.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION                            


 

 

            CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1399

H.C.R. No. 227, H.D. 2

 

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN REVIEWING THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES BY NEXTERA ENERGY, INC.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION                            

 

            HEALTH

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1400

H.C.R. No. 149, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVISE ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND POLICIES TO FACILITATE AND ENCOURAGE TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN BURIALS.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION                            

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1401

H.C.R. No. 66

 

REQUESTING AN EMPHASIS ON COLLABORATION, OPENNESS, AND STRENGTHENING OF THE LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE AND UNITED STATES NAVY IN ADDRESSING AND RESOLVING ISSUES RELATING TO THE LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE NAVY'S RED HILL UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE FACILITY.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            JUDICIARY

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1402

H.R. No. 19

 

REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO ESTABLISH AND FUND A VETERAN WOMEN SERVICES COORDINATOR POSITION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1403

H.C.R. No. 45

 

REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO ESTABLISH AND FUND A VETERAN WOMEN SERVICES COORDINATOR POSITION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1404

H.C.R. No. 138, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXAMINE ALL POSSIBILITIES TO ENABLE STUDENT ATHLETIC TEAMS TO RUN AND TRAIN OFF CAMPUS.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION                            

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1405

H.R. No. 12, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION TO ASSEMBLE VARIOUS STATE AND COMMUNITY ENTITIES TO DETERMINE WHICH AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION SHOULD ADMINISTER FUNDING FOR CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO THE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION                            

 

            JUDICIARY

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1406

H.C.R. No. 30, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMISSION TO ASSEMBLE VARIOUS STATE AND COMMUNITY ENTITIES TO DETERMINE WHICH AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION SHOULD ADMINISTER FUNDING FOR CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO THE LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION                            

 

            CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1407

H.C.R. No. 7, H.D. 2

 

AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE ISSUE OF A CANCER PRESUMPTIVE STATUTE RELATING TO FIREFIGHTERS.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION                            

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1408

H.C.R. No. 161

 

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1409

H.C.R. No. 167, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES TO IDENTIFY SHORTAGES AND AID IN PROPOSING SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THOSE SHORTAGES.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1410

H.R. No. 104, H.D. 2

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STREAMLINE THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROCESS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1411

H.C.R. No. 168, H.D. 2

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STREAMLINE THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROCESS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1412

H.R. No. 119

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1413

H.C.R. No. 181

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HONOLULU AUTHORITY FOR RAPID TRANSPORTATION.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1414

H.R. No. 120

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON KAHEKILI HIGHWAY FROM THE LIKELIKE HIGHWAY INTERSECTION TO KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1415

H.C.R. No. 182

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A TRAFFIC STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON KAHEKILI HIGHWAY FROM THE LIKELIKE HIGHWAY INTERSECTION TO KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1416

H.C.R. No. 185

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF FOUR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS COVERING PORTIONS OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT STABLE ROAD BEACH, STABLE ROAD, SPRECKLESVILLE, WAILUKU, MAUI, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF FOUR EXISTING ROCK GROINS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1417

H.R. No. 123, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CLARIFY AND COORDINATE AGRICULTURAL-BASED COMMERCE SUPPORT OF BONA-FIDE FARMING OPERATIONS ACROSS THE STATE.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1418

H.C.R. No. 187, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CLARIFY AND COORDINATE AGRICULTURAL-BASED COMMERCE SUPPORT OF BONA-FIDE FARMING OPERATIONS ACROSS THE STATE.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1419

H.R. No. 124

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU AS A SANCTIONED SPORT.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1420

H.C.R. No. 190

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU AS A SANCTIONED SPORT.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1421

H.R. No. 126

 

COMMENDING THE JAPANESE WOMEN'S SOCIETY FOUNDATION FOR CREATING THE "ADOPT-A-MOM" PROGRAM AND ENCOURAGING ALL FAMILIES AND AGENCIES WORKING WITH THE ELDERLY OF HAWAII TO PLACE "ADOPT-A-MOM" DAY ON THEIR CALENDARS, AS THE THIRD SUNDAY OF MAY, IN OBSERVANCE OF THE ELDERLY WOMEN OF HAWAII WHO DESERVE TO BE CHERISHED AND APPRECIATED FOR THE INVALUABLE ROLE THEY PLAY AS THE MOTHERS OF OUR KEIKI O KA AINA.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1422

H.C.R. No. 191

 

COMMENDING THE JAPANESE WOMEN'S SOCIETY FOUNDATION FOR CREATING THE "ADOPT-A-MOM" PROGRAM AND ENCOURAGING ALL FAMILIES AND AGENCIES WORKING WITH THE ELDERLY OF HAWAII TO PLACE "ADOPT-A-MOM" DAY ON THEIR CALENDARS, AS THE THIRD SUNDAY OF MAY, IN OBSERVANCE OF THE ELDERLY WOMEN OF HAWAII WHO DESERVE TO BE CHERISHED AND APPRECIATED FOR THE INVALUABLE ROLE THEY PLAY AS THE MOTHERS OF OUR KEIKI O KA AINA.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1423

H.R. No. 127

 

REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE IN HAWAII.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1424

H.C.R. No. 192

 

REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE IN HAWAII.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1425

H.C.R. No. 29

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO DETERMINE THE COST OF PLACING AN OVERPASS OVER THE H-1 FREEWAY TO EXTEND BETWEEN NUUANU STREAM AND QUEEN EMMA STREET THAT WOULD REDUCE TRAFFIC NOISE POLLUTION AND BE USED AS A PARK OR OTHER COMMUNITY USE PURPOSE.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1426

H.C.R. No. 78

 

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INCLUDE IN THE 2017-2018 SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REQUEST IMPROVEMENTS TO CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER TERMINALS AT NAWILIWILI HARBOR IN KAUAI, HONOLULU HARBOR IN OAHU, KAHULUI HARBOR IN MAUI, AND HILO HARBOR IN HAWAII.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1427

H.R. No. 130

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF EACH COUNTY TO EXAMINE THE USE OF AND NEEDS FOR STATE FUNDS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1428

H.C.R. No. 195

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF EACH COUNTY TO EXAMINE THE USE OF AND NEEDS FOR STATE FUNDS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1429

H.R. No. 25

 

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT AND RECOMMEND HAWAII AS THE SITE FOR THE BARACK OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND CENTER.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1430

H.C.R. No. 55

 

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT AND RECOMMEND HAWAII AS THE SITE FOR THE BARACK OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND CENTER.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1431

H.R. No. 92

 

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROVIDE REAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS WHO PAY FOR THEIR OWN TRASH COLLECTION SERVICES A PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION, TAX CREDIT, OR ALTERNATE METHOD OF COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1432

H.C.R. No. 154

 

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PROVIDE REAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS WHO PAY FOR THEIR OWN TRASH COLLECTION SERVICES A PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION, TAX CREDIT, OR ALTERNATE METHOD OF COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1433

H.R. No. 44

 

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES IS URGED TO OPERATE THE WATER PUMPING SYSTEM OF THE STATE CAPITOL PONDS FOR TWO HOURS PER DAY.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1434

H.R. No. 80

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE THE OWNERSHIP OF ROADS BEING CHALLENGED IN THE KAKAAKO DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1435

H.R. No. 140

 

REQUESTING THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF EACH OF THE INDIVIDUAL PROCUREMENT JURISDICTIONS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1436

H.C.R. No. 204

 

REQUESTING THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF EACH OF THE INDIVIDUAL PROCUREMENT JURISDICTIONS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1437

H.R. No. 61

 

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE HEALTH OF HAWAII'S RESIDENTS AND TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE RISKS TO HEALTH STATEWIDE.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1438

H.C.R. No. 108

 

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE HEALTH OF HAWAII'S RESIDENTS AND TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE RISKS TO HEALTH STATEWIDE.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1439

H.R. No. 65

 

ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF REFUSE CONVENIENCE CENTERS AND TRANSFER STATIONS ACCEPTING BULKY ITEMS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1440

H.C.R. No. 112

 

ENCOURAGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF REFUSE CONVENIENCE CENTERS AND TRANSFER STATIONS ACCEPTING BULKY ITEMS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1441

H.C.R. No. 119

 

REQUESTING A STUDY OF LIMU AND REEF FISH DECLINE IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE EWA COAST OF OAHU.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1442

H.R. No. 78

 

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO EXTEND THE TASK FORCE STUDYING THE EFFECTS OF THE JANUARY 2014 FUEL TANK LEAK AT THE RED HILL UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE FACILITY.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1443

H.C.R. No. 126

 

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO EXTEND THE TASK FORCE STUDYING THE EFFECTS OF THE JANUARY 2014 FUEL TANK LEAK AT THE RED HILL UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE FACILITY.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1444

H.R. No. 79

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH ROYAL HAWAIIAN GOLF CLUB TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF OLD GOVERNMENT ROAD.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1445

H.C.R. No. 130

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH ROYAL HAWAIIAN GOLF CLUB TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF OLD GOVERNMENT ROAD.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1446

H.C.R. No. 131

 

REQUESTING REPORTS REGARDING STATE AGENCY ACTION TO ENSURE ACCESS BY RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CELLULAR AND BROADBAND SERVICES.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1447

H.R. No. 82

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1448

H.C.R. No. 134

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1449

H.R. No. 84, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE BEACH ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN HAWAII.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1450

H.C.R. No. 141, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE BEACH ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN HAWAII.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1451

H.R. No. 87, H.D. 2

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE SMARTER SENTENCING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND RELIABILITY OF STATE CRIMINAL SENTENCING PRACTICES.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION                            

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1452

H.C.R. No. 146, H.D. 2

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FORM A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE SMARTER SENTENCING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND RELIABILITY OF STATE CRIMINAL SENTENCING PRACTICES.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION                            

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1453

H.R. No. 128, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INCREASE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IN THE AREA SURROUNDING HONOWAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MAUKA LANI ELEMENTARY, AND KALEI`OPU`U ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN DISTRICT 39.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1454

H.C.R. No. 193, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO INCREASE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IN THE AREA SURROUNDING HONOWAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MAUKA LANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND KALEI`OPU`U ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN DISTRICT 39.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1455

H.R. No. 139

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A REVIEW ON THE EFFECT OF THE TRANSFER FROM MEDICAID TO PLANS ON THE HAWAII HEALTH CONNECTOR FOR NON-ELIGIBLE MEDICAID COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION RESIDENTS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1456

H.C.R. No. 203

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A REVIEW ON THE EFFECT OF THE TRANSFER FROM MEDICAID TO PLANS ON THE HAWAII HEALTH CONNECTOR FOR NON-ELIGIBLE MEDICAID COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION RESIDENTS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1457

H.R. No. 141

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXAMINE EXISTING AND ALLEGED VIOLATIONS IN THE SOLID WASTE RECYCLING INDUSTRY AND FAIRLY AND EQUALLY ENFORCE APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL COMPANIES.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1458

H.C.R. No. 205

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXAMINE EXISTING AND ALLEGED VIOLATIONS IN THE SOLID WASTE RECYCLING INDUSTRY AND FAIRLY AND EQUALLY ENFORCE APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR ALL COMPANIES.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1459

H.C.R. No. 208, H.D. 1

 

STRONGLY URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TO RESTORE FEDERAL HEALTHCARE FUNDING FOR U.S. RESIDENTS PRESENT UNDER THE COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION, IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR UNIQUE HISTORIC AND ONGOING SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE WORLD.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1460

H.C.R. No. 212

 

REQUESTING FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES TO CONSULT WITH HAWAII SMALL SCALE FARMERS, HAWAII SMALL SCALE PRODUCERS, AND AFFECTED PARTIES ON THE OFFSETTING OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1461

H.C.R. No. 215

 

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT TO EQUALIZE TRANSIT BENEFITS AND SUBSIDIES FOR ALL STATE EMPLOYEES REGARDLESS OF MODE OF TRANSPORTATION.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1462

H.C.R. No. 226

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO EVALUATE THE IMPACTS THAT THE NEXTERA ENERGY MERGER MAY HAVE ON HAWAII WORKERS IN THE ENERGY INDUSTRIES.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1463

H.R. No. 6

 

REQUESTING REPORTS REGARDING STATE AGENCY ACTION TO ENSURE ACCESS BY RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CELLULAR AND BROADBAND SERVICES.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1464

H.R. No. 35, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING A PROGRESS REPORT AND PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL QUARANTINE STATION.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1465

H.R. No. 118

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE INTERSECTION OF MANAGERS DRIVE AND HIAPO STREET IN WAIPAHU AND RECOMMEND SAFETY MEASURES FOR THIS INTERSECTION AND THE SURROUNDING SURFACE STREETS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1466

H.R. No. 52

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO INVESTIGATE AND ASSESS SAFETY CONCERNS AND POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR QUEEN KAAHUMANU HIGHWAY FROM MAKALA BOULEVARD TO HENRY STREET ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1467

H.C.R. No. 98

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO INVESTIGATE AND ASSESS SAFETY CONCERNS AND POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR QUEEN KAAHUMANU HIGHWAY FROM MAKALA BOULEVARD TO HENRY STREET ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1468

H.R. No. 16, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION FOR HAWAII'S FUTURE TO GUIDE AND PREPARE HAWAII FOR REDUCED MILITARY SPENDING.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1469

H.C.R. No. 42, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION FOR HAWAII'S FUTURE TO GUIDE AND PREPARE HAWAII FOR REDUCED MILITARY SPENDING.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1470

H.R. No. 22, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF THE NEED FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF TRANSIENT VACATION RENTALS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1471

H.C.R. No. 48, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF THE NEED FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF TRANSIENT VACATION RENTALS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1472

H.R. No. 29, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO COORDINATE WITH THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY TO CREATE A MORE WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHINESE VISITORS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1473

H.C.R. No. 59, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO COORDINATE WITH THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY TO CREATE A MORE WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHINESE VISITORS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1474

H.C.R. No. 68

 

REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES AND DIVISION OF CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH FEDERAL PARTNER AGENCIES TO PROTECT IMPORTANT STATE MARINE RESOURCES.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1475

H.C.R. No. 4, H.D. 1

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM LEASE AND NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR THE TIDE POOL STAIRS ENCROACHMENT PURPOSES IN THE MANELE-HULOPOE MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT ON THE ISLAND OF LANAI.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1476

H.C.R. No. 5, H.D. 1

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM LEASE AND NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR PIER PILINGS ENCROACHMENT PURPOSES AT PULAWAI, ON THE ISLAND OF LANAI.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1477

H.C.R. No. 10, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO REVIEW AND REPORT ON STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES' LEAVE POLICIES AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS' LEAVE USAGE RATES.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1478

H.C.R. No. 23

 

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

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1479

H.C.R. No. 34, H.D. 1

 

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

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1480

H.C.R. No. 40

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO KAHALUU POND, INC., FOR THE USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SEAWALL LOCATED AT KAHALUU, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, TMK:  (1) 4-7-011:  SEAWARD OF 001.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1481

H.C.R. No. 73

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT LAHAINA, MAUI FOR SEAWALL ENCROACHMENT PURPOSES.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1482

H.C.R. No. 82, H.D. 1

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS FRONTING THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS TAX MAP KEY: (1) 3-6-001:017, WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1483

H.C.R. No. 76

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1484

H.C.R. No. 86, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING PERMITTING PROVISIONS TO REQUIRE THAT EMPLOYEES OF WATERSPORT EXCURSION COMPANIES WHO TAKE CUSTOMERS ON WATERSPORT EXCURSIONS ARE TRAINED IN BASIC SAFETY MEASURES.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1485

H.C.R. No. 88

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME TO APPLICANTS FOR WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION IF THE APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1486

H.C.R. No. 95

 

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS "FARM TO SCHOOL MONTH" IN HAWAII TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT FARM TO SCHOOL INITIATIVES IN HAWAII'S SCHOOLS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1487

H.C.R. No. 97, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ASSURE THAT ANY SUBSTANTIAL LAND DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER, OCCURRING BY INJECTION WELL OR OTHER MEANS, IS IN ALL CASES, ADEQUATELY REVIEWED AND PERMITTED.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1488

H.C.R. No. 99

 

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND THE PREFECTURE OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            FINANCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1489

H.C.R. No. 104, H.D. 2

 

REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION                            

 

            JUDICIARY

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1490

S.B. No. 226, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER.

(Abuse of a Family or Household Member; No Contact Order)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING                                                                     

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1491

S.B. No. 265, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.

(Sex Trafficking)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING                                                                     

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1492

S.B. No. 148, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.

(Offenses Against Public Health and Morals; Nuisance Abatement; Gambling)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING                                                                     

 

 

 

 


7.         Third Reading

 

            JUDICIARY

 

 

S.B. No. 211, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION.

(Crime; Forensic Identification; DNA Testing; Felons)

 

(Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1364)

 

PASS THIRD READING                                                                                                                                   

 

 

 

S.B. No. 214, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO THE SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION OF THE DISTRICT COURT.

(Small Claims Division of the District Court; Jurisdiction)

 

(Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1365)

 

PASS THIRD READING                                                                                                                                   

 

 

 

S.B. No. 223, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN.

(Office of the Public Guardian; Powers; Appointment; Financial Assets)

 

(Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1366)

 

PASS THIRD READING                                                                                                                                   

 

 

 

S.B. No. 218, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO ORDER OF SUCCESSION.

(Order of Succession; Lieutenant Governor)

 

(Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1367)

 

PASS THIRD READING                                                                                                                                   

 

            LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT

 

 

S.B. No. 1219, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY.

(Employment Security; Independent Contractor; Guidelines; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations)

 

(Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1368)

 

PASS THIRD READING                                                                                                                                   

 

            JUDICIARY

 

 

S.B. No. 419, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS.

(Neighborhood Boards; Public Meetings; Permitted Interactions)

 

(Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1374)

 

PASS THIRD READING                                                                                                                                   

 

 

 

8.         Announcements

 

 

Committee Referral Sheet No. 47