HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

STATE OF HAWAII

TWENTY-NINTH STATE LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION, 2017

 

 

March 29, 2017

 

 

39th Day

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

 

Invocation -

Vice Speaker John M. Mizuno

 

1.         Roll Call

 

2.         Reading of the Journal

 

3.         Messages from the Governor

 

4.         Senate Communications

 

 

Received communication returning House Bill No. 279, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, having passed Third Reading in the Senate.

 

 

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

 

5.         Floor Presentations

 

 

H.R. No. 150

CONGRATULATING THE 2017 PEARL CITY HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY ROBOTICS PROGRAM FOR REPRESENTING THE STATE OF HAWAII IN THE 2017 FIRST® ROBOTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.

 

 

 

 

H.R. No. 151

RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSING OF HAWAII REVISED STATUTES §432:1-604 AND THE SUCCESS OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

 


6.         Reports of Standing Committees

 

            PUBLIC SAFETY

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1398

H.C.R. No. 134

 

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CRIMINAL PRETRIAL PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES TO MAXIMIZE PUBLIC SAFETY, MAXIMIZE COURT APPEARANCES, AND MAXIMIZE PRETRIAL RELEASE OF THE ACCUSED AND PRESUMED INNOCENT.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY                                            

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1399

H.C.R. No. 158

 

ENCOURAGING THE CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY-BASED WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAMS TO ASSIST FEMALE INMATES TRANSITION BACK INTO SOCIETY.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY                                            

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1400

H.C.R. No. 157, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THAT THE CORRECTIONAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE CONTINUE ITS STUDY OF EFFECTIVE INCARCERATION POLICIES TO REDUCE THE DETAINEE AND INMATE POPULATION WHILE PRESERVING PUBLIC SAFETY, LOWER RECIDIVISM, AND IMPROVE HAWAII'S CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY               

 

            PUBLIC SAFETY

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1401

H.R. No. 102

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO INCLUDE SITES THAT ARE 4.5 ACRES OR LARGER IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PROCESS FOR THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER RELOCATION.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1402

H.C.R. No. 156

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO INCLUDE SITES THAT ARE 4.5 ACRES OR LARGER IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PROCESS FOR THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER RELOCATION.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            HUMAN SERVICES

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1403

H.R. No. 58

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO PROVIDE A STATUS REPORT ON THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1404

H.C.R. No. 96

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO PROVIDE A STATUS REPORT ON THE HAWAII ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            HUMAN SERVICES

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1405

H.R. No. 95

 

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF SQUATTING IN THE STATE.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY                                            

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1406

H.C.R. No. 148

 

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF SQUATTING IN THE STATE.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY                                            

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1407

H.R. No. 135

 

AFFIRMING THE LEGISLATURE'S COMMITMENT TO FULL AND EQUAL RIGHTS FOR WOMEN.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY                                            

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1408

H.C.R. No. 207

 

AFFIRMING THE LEGISLATURE'S COMMITMENT TO FULL AND EQUAL RIGHTS FOR WOMEN.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY                                            

 

            HUMAN SERVICES

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1409

H.R. No. 73

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXAMINE THE OCCURRENCE OF FRAUD IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND ADOPT METHODS TO ELIMINATE FRAUD AND MAINTAIN PROGRAM INTEGRITY.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            EDUCATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1410

H.R. No. 11

 

REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR EDUCATION FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1411

H.C.R. No. 28

 

REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR EDUCATION FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                


 


            AGRICULTURE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1412

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

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO EXAMINE WWOOFING IN HAWAII, REVIEW RELEVANT HAWAII LABOR LAWS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY               

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1413

H.C.R. No. 76, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO EXAMINE WWOOFING IN HAWAII, REVIEW RELEVANT HAWAII LABOR LAWS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY               

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1414

H.R. No. 45

 

URGING THE FARM TO SCHOOL COORDINATOR TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A TWO-YEAR SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PILOT PROGRAM.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1415

H.C.R. No. 83

 

URGING THE FARM TO SCHOOL COORDINATOR TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A TWO-YEAR SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PILOT PROGRAM.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            AGRICULTURE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1416

H.R. No. 86

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S HIRING PROCESS.

 

REFER TO LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT    

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1417

H.C.R. No. 137

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S HIRING PROCESS.

 

REFER TO LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT    

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1418

H.C.R. No. 139

 

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO INTEGRATE HAWAII'S INDIGENOUS FOOD SYSTEMS AND TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN FARMING PRACTICES INTO THE STATE'S GOAL OF DOUBLING FOOD PRODUCTION BY 2020.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1419

H.R. No. 91, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE MANGO TREE-PLANTING MOVEMENT CALLED "MANGO MANIA".

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

            AGRICULTURE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1420

H.C.R. No. 145, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO TO FORM A TASK FORCE FOR EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF FOREST FARMING PIGS WITHIN DOUBLE FENCED ENCLOSURES ON THE STATE'S AGRICULTURE LANDS ON ISLANDS WITH AREAS GREATER THAN 4000 SQUARE MILES.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO WATER & LAND       

 

            HEALTH

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1421

H.R. No. 83

 

URGING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES DEVELOPED BY THE MALAMA KAKOU PROJECT FOR THE TESTING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS AND REQUESTING AN ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON THE TESTING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS IN THE STATE.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY                                            

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1422

H.C.R. No. 133

 

URGING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES DEVELOPED BY THE MALAMA KAKOU PROJECT FOR THE TESTING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS AND REQUESTING AN ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON THE TESTING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION KITS IN THE STATE.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY                                            

 

            HEALTH

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1423

H.R. No. 85

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND ADDRESS THE DISPOSAL OF WASTEWATER INTO GROUNDWATER RESOURCES.

 

REFER TO ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/WATER & LAND                              

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1424

H.C.R. No. 136

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND ADDRESS THE DISPOSAL OF WASTEWATER INTO GROUNDWATER RESOURCES.

 

REFER TO ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/WATER & LAND                              

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1425

H.C.R. No. 163

 

DESIGNATING OCTOBER 13, 2017, AS METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1426

H.C.R. No. 165

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS, MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY COGNITIVE REHABILITATION THERAPY FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            HEALTH

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1427

H.C.R. No. 164

 

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ESTABLISH AND CONVENE A MEDICATION SYNCHRONIZATION WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE AND PROPOSE LEGISLATION.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE                                                               

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1428

H.C.R. No. 129

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCREASE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING RATES IN THE STATE.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            HOUSING

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1429

H.R. No. 68, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE TO DOCUMENT VIOLATIONS OF THE PROHIBITION ON SMOKING IN AND AROUND PUBLIC HOUSING.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY               

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1430

H.C.R. No. 114, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE TO DOCUMENT VIOLATIONS OF THE PROHIBITION ON SMOKING IN AND AROUND PUBLIC HOUSING.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY               

 

            ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1431

H.R. No. 30

 

URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CREATE GUIDELINES FOR INCORPORATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION INTO THE CURRICULUM OF HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

 

REFER TO EDUCATION                                          

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1432

H.C.R. No. 59

 

URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CREATE GUIDELINES FOR INCORPORATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION INTO THE CURRICULUM OF HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

 

REFER TO EDUCATION                                          

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1433

H.R. No. 131

 

URGING THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL, IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, TO PREPARE ENVIRONMENTAL AND LEGAL OPINIONS OF FUTURE STATE REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATION THAT MIGHT BE DEEMED NECESSARY TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE AND PREVENT THE REGRESSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1434

H.C.R. No. 203

 

URGING THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL, IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, TO PREPARE ENVIRONMENTAL AND LEGAL OPINIONS OF FUTURE STATE REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATION THAT MIGHT BE DEEMED NECESSARY TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE AND PREVENT THE REGRESSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1435

H.C.R. No. 112, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH PERFORMANCE BASED REVENUE MECHANISMS THAT DIRECTLY TIE AN ELECTRIC UTILITY'S REVENUES TO THE UTILITY'S ACHIEVEMENT ON PERFORMANCE METRICS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1436

H.C.R. No. 118

 

URGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HAWAII GREEN FUELS INITIATIVE TO COINCIDE WITH INCREASED LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1437

H.C.R. No. 172

 

REQUESTING THAT THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION PROVIDE A STATUS REPORT ON DOCKET NO. 2013-0141, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE MECHANISMS.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE                                                               

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1438

H.R. No. 55

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE-BASED ACTIVITIES.

 

REFER TO HEALTH/CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1439

H.C.R. No. 93

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE-BASED ACTIVITIES.

 

REFER TO HEALTH/CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE                                

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1440

H.C.R. No. 108

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A SIXTY-FIVE YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL SEAWARD OF AND FRONTING TAX MAP KEY NUMBER: (2) 3-9-11:7; WAIOHULU-KEOKEA HOMESTEADS AND BEACH LOTS, WAIOHULU-KEOKEA (KIHEI), WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1441

H.C.R. No. 146

 

REQUESTS THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE DECLARE 'AWA AS THE OFFICIAL BEVERAGE OF THE ALOHA STATE.

 

REFER TO VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS                                                                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1442

H.R. No. 134

 

ESTABLISHING THE PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT PROGRAM.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1443

H.C.R. No. 206

 

ESTABLISHING THE PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT PROGRAM.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1444

H.C.R. No. 98

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR BEST PRACTICES FOR THE OPERATION OF MARINE MAMMAL TOURS.

 

REFER TO TOURISM                                                

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1445

H.C.R. No. 60

 

AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MAUNALUA, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PORTIONS OF THE EXISTING CHANNEL, CONCRETE SURGE BREAK OR BREAKWATER, SEAWALL, STEP, AND FILLED LAND, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1446

H.C.R. No. 42

 

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

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1447

H.C.R. No. 27

 

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

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1448

H.C.R. No. 26

 

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

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1449

H.C.R. No. 97

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT, COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED AND RECLAIMED (FILLED) LANDS AT KUAU, MAKAWAO, PAIA, MAUI, FOR ROCKWALL, REVETMENT STAIRWAY, AND LAWN MAINTENANCE PURPOSES.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1450

H.C.R. No. 152

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A FIFTY-FIVE YEAR TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIPOULI, KAWAIHAU, KAUAI, FOR A PORTION OF A SEAWALL AND FOR THE USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1451

H.R. No. 12

 

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

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1452

H.C.R. No. 30

 

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

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1453

H.C.R. No. 82

 

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

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            AGRICULTURE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1454

H.R. No. 136, H.D. 1

 

URGING HAWAII FACILITIES THAT HOLD CAPTIVE CETACEANS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES TO DISCONTINUE BREEDING AND TO PHASE OUT CAPTIVITY.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY               

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1455

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

 

URGING HAWAII FACILITIES THAT HOLD CAPTIVE CETACEANS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES TO DISCONTINUE BREEDING AND TO PHASE OUT CAPTIVITY.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY               

 

            AGRICULTURE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1456

H.C.R. No. 120, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL APPLY CONSISTENT STANDARDS TO ALL APPLICANTS AND AGENCIES, FOLLOW STATUTORY INTENT OF THE LEGISLATURE, UPDATE LEGISLATORS ON GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS AND INTERPRETATIONS AND SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL'S EFFORTS TO UPDATE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES CHAPTER 11-200.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS                               

 

            JUDICIARY

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1457

H.R. No. 70, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE ON AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1458

H.C.R. No. 116, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE ON AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   


 

            JUDICIARY

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1459

H.R. No. 81, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY FORENSIC LABORATORIES IN THE STATE.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1460

H.C.R. No. 131, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY FORENSIC LABORATORIES IN THE STATE.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1461

H.C.R. No. 61

 

REQUESTING EACH OF THE SEVERAL COUNTIES TO ASSESS THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COUNTY POLICE COMMISSIONS, ESPECIALLY WITH REGARD TO POLICE MISCONDUCT ISSUES.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1462

H.C.R. No. 64

 

URGING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS AND CLERKS OF THE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE INFORMATION FACTSHEETS ABOUT PROPOSED COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENTS, STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, AND BALLOT INITIATIVES THAT APPEAR ON THE BALLOT IN STATEWIDE AND COUNTY ELECTIONS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            JUDICIARY

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1463

H.R. No. 23

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF POLICE OFFICER STAFFING LEVELS IN THE THIRTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1464

H.C.R. No. 48

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF POLICE OFFICER STAFFING LEVELS IN THE THIRTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1465

H.C.R. No. 78, H.D. 1

 

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 PIER, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1466

H.R. No. 38

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT STATEWIDE PUBLIC OUTREACH REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONCOMMERCIAL MARINE FISHING REGISTRY, PERMIT, OR LICENSE SYSTEM IN HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1467

H.C.R. No. 73

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT STATEWIDE PUBLIC OUTREACH REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NONCOMMERCIAL MARINE FISHING REGISTRY, PERMIT, OR LICENSE SYSTEM IN HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1468

H.C.R. No. 143

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR THE HILO INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1469

H.C.R. No. 170

 

RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT TO THE STATE OF HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1470

H.C.R. No. 169

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TAX REFORM WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE ECONOMIC OUTCOME OF TRANSFERRING THE AUTHORITY TO TAX REAL PROPERTY BACK TO THE STATE AND ALLOCATING A PORTION OF GENERAL EXCISE TAX REVENUES TO THE COUNTIES.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS/LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1471

H.C.R. No. 89

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE A BASIC ECONOMIC SECURITY WORKING GROUP.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1472

H.C.R. No. 167

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A PROPOSAL THAT DELINEATES HOW IT WILL INCREASE THE REIMBURSEMENT RATE TO PROVIDERS OF SERVICE FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMANTS.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE                                                               

 

            LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1473

H.C.R. No. 29

 

REQUESTING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD TO EITHER ELIMINATE OR RECLASSIFY INTERIM SPECIALTY LICENSE.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1474

H.C.R. No. 105

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, DISABILITY COMPENSATION UNIT.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1475

H.R. No. 100

 

DESIGNATING APRIL 28, 2017, AS "WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY" IN HAWAII IN MEMORY OF WORKERS KILLED, INJURED, OR DISABLED ON THE JOB.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1476

H.C.R. No. 154

 

DESIGNATING APRIL 28, 2017, AS "WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY" IN HAWAII IN MEMORY OF WORKERS KILLED, INJURED, OR DISABLED ON THE JOB.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1477

H.C.R. No. 168

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL BILL REVIEW COSTS ON THE STATE'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE                                                               

 

            WATER & LAND/OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1478

H.C.R. No. 80, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL TRANSFER OF MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ROYAL MAUSOLEUM AT MAUNA ‘ALA TO ONE OR MORE APPROPRIATE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1479

H.R. No. 71

 

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COLLABORATIVELY WORK WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY AND ESTABLISH OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS ON THE WINDWARD SIDE OF OAHU.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1480

H.C.R. No. 117

 

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COLLABORATIVELY WORK WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY AND ESTABLISH OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS ON THE WINDWARD SIDE OF OAHU.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1481

H.C.R. No. 99, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ESTABLISH THE REMNANT PARCEL TASK FORCE.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1482

H.C.R. No. 24, H.D. 1

 

SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON A LAND EXCHANGE.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

            ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1483

H.R. No. 67, H.D. 1

 

CALLING ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND STATES TO LOWER COSTS FOR CONSUMERS, CREATE MORE JOBS, AND REDUCE THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE ECONOMY BY REPLACING FOSSIL FUELS WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1484

H.C.R. No. 113, H.D. 1

 

CALLING ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND STATES TO LOWER COSTS FOR CONSUMERS, CREATE MORE JOBS, AND REDUCE THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE ECONOMY BY REPLACING FOSSIL FUELS WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

            HOUSING

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1485

H.R. No. 108, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE STATE TO ESTABLISH AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION GOALS AND BENCHMARKS TO MEASURE AND EVALUATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1486

H.C.R. No. 184, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE STATE TO ESTABLISH AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRODUCTION GOALS AND BENCHMARKS TO MEASURE AND EVALUATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

            TRANSPORTATION/HOUSING

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1487

H.R. No. 33

 

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REFRAIN FROM APPROVING INTERIM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-TRANSIT PROJECTS THAT ALLOW CASH PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1488

H.C.R. No. 66

 

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REFRAIN FROM APPROVING INTERIM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-TRANSIT PROJECTS THAT ALLOW CASH PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            TRANSPORTATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1489

H.R. No. 125

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ANALYZE THE WAIANAE COAST EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD SYSTEM AND WHETHER THESE ROADS CAN BE USED AS A SECONDARY ACCESS ROAD TO THE WAIANAE COAST ON A PERMANENT BASIS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1490

H.C.R. No. 197

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND THE HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ANALYZE THE WAIANAE COAST EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD SYSTEM AND WHETHER THESE ROADS CAN BE USED AS A SECONDARY ACCESS ROAD TO THE WAIANAE COAST ON A PERMANENT BASIS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                


 

            TRANSPORTATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1491

H.R. No. 34

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSTRUCT A ROUNDABOUT AT THE INTERSECTION OF KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY AND KAHEKILI HIGHWAY IN KAHALU‘U ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1492

H.C.R. No. 67

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONSTRUCT A ROUNDABOUT AT THE INTERSECTION OF KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY AND KAHEKILI HIGHWAY IN KAHALU‘U ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1493

H.R. No. 60

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT QUARTERLY SWEEPS OF LILIUOKALANI BOTANICAL GARDEN UNDER THE SCHOOL STREET OVERPASS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1494

H.C.R. No. 101

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT QUARTERLY SWEEPS OF LILIUOKALANI BOTANICAL GARDEN UNDER THE SCHOOL STREET OVERPASS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            TRANSPORTATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1495

H.C.R. No. 121

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC CONGESTION FACED BY WEST OAHU COMMUTERS, WHICH HAS REACHED EMERGENCY LEVELS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1496

H.C.R. No. 122

 

ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO WIDEN FARRINGTON HIGHWAY BETWEEN FORT WEAVER ROAD AND KAPOLEI GOLF COURSE TO MAKE WAY FOR EAST KAPOLEI HIGH SCHOOL.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1497

H.C.R. No. 144

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PLACE BARRIERS ALONG THE PARKING LOT AT LANIAKEA BEACH AND ENCOURAGE PEDESTRIANS TO CROSS KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY USING THE BRIDGE UNDERPASS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                


 

            TRANSPORTATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1498

H.R. No. 124

 

URGING THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO EXPEDITE THE FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE REALIGNMENT OF FARRINGTON HIGHWAY.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1499

H.C.R. No. 196

 

URGING THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO EXPEDITE THE FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE REALIGNMENT OF FARRINGTON HIGHWAY.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            EDUCATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1500

H.C.R. No. 81, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE TO STUDY THE PER-PUPIL FUNDING SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SYSTEM ENSURES EQUITABLE FUNDING AMONG ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND WHETHER AN ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM MAY ACHIEVE GREATER FUNDING PARITY AND FINANCIAL AND LONG-TERM OPERATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

            EDUCATION/HIGHER EDUCATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1501

H.R. No. 54

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO DEVELOP PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS FOR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS AND LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS TO EARN TEACHING DEGREES AND BECOME FULL-TIME CERTIFIED TEACHERS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1502

H.C.R. No. 92

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM TO DEVELOP PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS FOR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS AND LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS TO EARN TEACHING DEGREES AND BECOME FULL-TIME CERTIFIED TEACHERS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            EDUCATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1503

H.R. No. 103

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1504

H.C.R. No. 178

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            EDUCATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1505

H.R. No. 123

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO LOCATE POTENTIAL, VIABLE PROPERTIES ALONG THE WAI‘ANAE COAST ON WHICH TO ESTABLISH A HAWAIIAN-LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1506

H.C.R. No. 195

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO LOCATE POTENTIAL, VIABLE PROPERTIES ALONG THE WAI‘ANAE COAST ON WHICH TO ESTABLISH A HAWAIIAN-LANGUAGE IMMERSION SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1507

H.R. No. 20

 

URGING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS TO BE EDUCATED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL HEALTH IMPACT OF HEAVY BACKPACKS AND TO TAKE PROACTIVE MEASURES TO AVOID INJURY.

 

REFER TO HEALTH                                                  

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1508

H.C.R. No. 44

 

URGING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS TO BE EDUCATED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL HEALTH IMPACT OF HEAVY BACKPACKS AND TO TAKE PROACTIVE MEASURES TO AVOID INJURY.

 

REFER TO HEALTH                                                  

 

            EDUCATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1509

H.R. No. 43

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A REPORT ON TITLED, FORMULA DRIVEN, AND DISCRETIONARY FEDERAL FUNDS FOR WHICH THE STATE IS ELIGIBLE.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1510

H.C.R. No. 77

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A REPORT ON TITLED, FORMULA DRIVEN, AND DISCRETIONARY FEDERAL FUNDS FOR WHICH THE STATE IS ELIGIBLE.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1511

H.C.R. No. 173

 

REQUESTING A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE REGULATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.

 

REFER TO INTRASTATE COMMERCE/CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE                                                               

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1512

H.C.R. No. 9

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CARRY ON ITS WORK TO BETTER ENGAGE COMMUNITY GROUPS IN THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1513

H.R. No. 74, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE ISSUES RELATED TO STATE-LICENSED AND STATE-CERTIFIED CARE HOMES.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1514

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

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE ISSUES RELATED TO STATE-LICENSED AND STATE-CERTIFIED CARE HOMES.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1515

H.C.R. No. 161

 

REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A WORKING GROUP RELATING TO COMPLEX PATIENTS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            HEALTH/LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1516

H.C.R. No. 159

 

ENCOURAGING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT WORKSITE WELLNESS PROGRAMS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            HEALTH

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1517

H.C.R. No. 201, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO REPORT ON ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT MODELS BY MEDICARE AND HEALTHCARE INSURANCE PLANS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE                                

 

            VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1518

H.R. No. 104

 

ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO PLAN AND COORDINATE THE CELEBRATION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST ARRIVAL OF JAPANESE EMIGRANTS TO HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1519

H.C.R. No. 179

 

ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO PLAN AND COORDINATE THE CELEBRATION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST ARRIVAL OF JAPANESE EMIGRANTS TO HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1520

H.R. No. 127, H.D. 1

 

ENCOURAGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO COMMISSION PERMANENT EXHIBITS AND DISPLAY INFORMATION RELATING TO ART, CULTURE, HISTORY, AND THE HUMANITIES AT THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL, WHICH MAY COINCIDE WITH THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1521

H.C.R. No. 199, H.D. 1

 

ENCOURAGING THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS TO COMMISSION PERMANENT EXHIBITS AND DISPLAY INFORMATION RELATING TO ART, CULTURE, HISTORY, AND THE HUMANITIES AT THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL, WHICH MAY COINCIDE WITH THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS/HEALTH

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1522

H.C.R. No. 176

 

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO WORK WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM OR PASS LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE VETERANS FROM COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION NATIONS WITH ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY MEDICAL CARE WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1523

H.C.R. No. 25, H.D. 1

 

STRONGLY URGING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO KEEP, IN PERPETUITY, THE EHIME MARU MEMORIAL AT ITS PRESENT LOCATION AT KAKAAKO WATERFRONT PARK AND REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NOT TO PERMIT ANY ALCOHOL-DISPENSING VENUE TO BE LOCATED ON THE MOUND ON WHICH THE EHIME MARU MEMORIAL IS LOCATED.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO WATER & LAND       

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1524

H.C.R. No. 58

 

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER STATE-PROVINCE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND THE PROVINCE OF HENAN OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1525

H.R. No. 36

 

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO ISSUE A COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP IN HONOR OF ALFRED APAKA.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1526

H.C.R. No. 70

 

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO ISSUE A COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP IN HONOR OF ALFRED APAKA.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1527

H.R. No. 37, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO DETERMINE THE RIGHTFUL OWNER OF THE KING KAMEHAMEHA THE GREAT STATUE IN NORTH KOHALA.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1528

H.C.R. No. 71, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO DETERMINE THE RIGHTFUL OWNER OF THE KING KAMEHAMEHA THE GREAT STATUE IN NORTH KOHALA.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1529

H.R. No. 80

 

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ADOPT GUIDELINES WHEN MAKING A DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY RELATING TO THE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE, TO REFRAIN FROM INDEMNIFYING A VETERAN'S SPOUSE OR FORMER SPOUSE FOR ANY PRE-JUDGMENT OR POST-JUDGMENT WAIVER OR REDUCTION IN MILITARY RETIREMENT OR RETAINER PAY FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY PAY RECEIVED BY THE VETERAN.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY                                            

 

            VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1530

H.C.R. No. 130

 

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO ADOPT GUIDELINES WHEN MAKING A DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY RELATING TO THE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE, TO REFRAIN FROM INDEMNIFYING A VETERAN'S SPOUSE OR FORMER SPOUSE FOR ANY PRE-JUDGMENT OR POST-JUDGMENT WAIVER OR REDUCTION IN MILITARY RETIREMENT OR RETAINER PAY FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY PAY RECEIVED BY THE VETERAN.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY                                            

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1531

H.C.R. No. 177

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE THE SISTER-STATE APPLICATION AND, UPON APPROVAL, PROCEED WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SISTER-PROVINCE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND THE PROVINCE OF AKLAN OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1532

H.C.R. No. 106, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES' DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1533

H.C.R. No. 6, H.D. 1

 

RECOGNIZING THE HISTORIC SUCCESS OF COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP UNDER THE TRADITIONAL KONOHIKI FISHING RIGHTS SYSTEM IN SUSTAINING AN ABUNDANT NEARSHORE ENVIRONMENT AND A THRIVING POPULATION AND CULTURE, AND URGING THE STATE TO SUPPORT AND ADMINISTER THE DEVELOPMENT, ADOPTION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CULTURALLY-GROUNDED, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS TO STEWARD, RESTORE, AND PERPETUATE OUR NEARSHORE RESOURCES AND MAINTAIN AND PROTECT ASSOCIATED CULTURAL TRADITIONS AND VALUES.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO JUDICIARY                    

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/

            VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1534

H.R. No. 120

 

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ISSUE A PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE JANUARY 2018 TO JANUARY 2019 AS THE YEAR OF THE HAWAIIAN AND REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND TO THE LEGISLATURE A PLAN TO CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE HAWAIIAN.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1535

H.C.R. No. 192

 

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ISSUE A PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE JANUARY 2018 TO JANUARY 2019 AS THE YEAR OF THE HAWAIIAN AND REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND TO THE LEGISLATURE A PLAN TO CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE HAWAIIAN.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1536

H.R. No. 122, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO COLLABORATE TO CREATE A MECHANISM FOR GENERATING WATER CIRCULATION IN POKAI BAY ON LEEWARD OAHU.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1537

H.C.R. No. 194, H.D. 1

 

URGING THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO COLLABORATE TO CREATE A MECHANISM FOR GENERATING WATER CIRCULATION IN POKAI BAY ON LEEWARD OAHU.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1538

H.R. No. 137, H.D. 1

 

URGING SUPPORT FOR THE GOAL OF EFFECTIVELY MANAGING THIRTY PERCENT OF NEARSHORE WATERS BY 2030.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1539

H.C.R. No. 209, H.D. 1

 

URGING SUPPORT FOR THE GOAL OF EFFECTIVELY MANAGING THIRTY PERCENT OF NEARSHORE WATERS BY 2030.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

            JUDICIARY

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1540

H.R. No. 62

 

EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO PRESERVE THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1541

H.C.R. No. 104

 

EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO PRESERVE THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1542

H.R. No. 114

 

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION TO ESTABLISH A CREWMEMBER'S VISA FOR FOREIGN CITIZENS WORKING IN THE COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1543

H.C.R. No. 187

 

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION TO ESTABLISH A CREWMEMBER'S VISA FOR FOREIGN CITIZENS WORKING IN THE COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            JUDICIARY

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1544

H.R. No. 76, H.D. 1

 

DECLARING HAWAII TO BE A HO'OKIPA (WELCOMING) STATE.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION                            

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1545

H.C.R. No. 125, H.D. 1

 

DECLARING HAWAII TO BE A HO'OKIPA (WELCOMING) STATE.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION                            

 

            EDUCATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1546

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

 

URGING PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN HAWAI‘I TO CONSIDER OFFERING OR CONTINUE OFFERING HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AS AN OPTION OR AN ELECTIVE IN THEIR ACADEMIC CURRICULUM.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION                            

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1547

H.C.R. No. 37, H.D. 1

 

URGING PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN HAWAI‘I TO CONSIDER OFFERING OR CONTINUE OFFERING HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AS AN OPTION OR AN ELECTIVE IN THEIR ACADEMIC CURRICULUM.

 

AS AMENDED, FOR ADOPTION                            

 

 

 

 


7.         Announcements

 

 

Floor Presentations for Thursday, March 30, 2017:

 

RECOGNIZING THE PACIFIC AND ASIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL FOR PROMOTING GREATER AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ISSUES IN HAWAII AND THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION BY BUILDING BRIDGES, INSPIRING YOUNG LEADERS AND DEVELOPING GLOBAL CITIZENS.

 

RECOGNIZING THE HONOREES AND DISTINGUISHED FINALISTS OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS – STATE OF HAWAII’S 2017 YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARDS.

 

CONGRATULATING THE WAIANAE TIGERS ON THEIR THIRD CONSECUTIVE POP WARNER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.