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Hawaii State Legislature
2009 Regular Session
House Concurrent Resolutions Offered

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   Measure, Title, and DescriptionCurrent StatusIntroducer(s)Current ReferralCompanion
HCR1
Recess days for the Regular Session of 2009.
RELATING TO RECESS DAYS FOR THE REGULAR SESSION OF 2009.
(H) 1/23/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. B. OSHIRO, FINNEGAN
HCR2
Governor's Address in Joint Session; 2009
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATURE ASSEMBLED IN JOINT SESSION.
(H) 1/23/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. SAY, FINNEGAN, MAGAOAY, B. OSHIRO
HCR3
Military; Nondiscrimination Against Homosexuals
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ESTABLISH A POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
(H) 1/23/2009 -- Referred to EBM, JUD, referral sheet 1 MIZUNO, LUKE, B. OSHIRO, TAKUMI, Brower, Chong EBM, JUD HR7
HCR4 HD1
Hawaii Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week
DESIGNATING THE FIRST WEEK IN FEBRUARY AS HAWAII TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION WEEK.
(H) 4/30/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. MIZUNO, BROWER, CABANILLA, MARUMOTO, PINE, THIELEN, Bertram, Keith-Agaran HMS HR8
HCR5 SD1
Foster Families; Faith-Based Organizations
URGING FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO NETWORK AND COOPERATE TO SUPPORT FOSTER FAMILIES IN HAWAII.
(S) 4/22/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 665). MIZUNO, BROWER, CABANILLA, CHING, KEITH-AGARAN, MARUMOTO, PINE, WARD, Aquino, Bertram HMS HR9
HCR6
Recognizing national charter school week
RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII.
(H) 2/2/2009 -- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 6 MIZUNO, BROWER, CABANILLA, MARUMOTO, PINE, THIELEN, Bertram, Keith-Agaran EDN HR10
HCR7 HD1
Financial Support; Farming Operations; Vog
REQUESTING THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS THAT HAVE INCURRED SIGNIFICANT LOSSES DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF VOG.
(S) 4/21/2009 -- Referred to WTL/TIA. HERKES, CHANG, COFFMAN, EVANS, HANOHANO, NAKASHIMA, TSUJI WTL/TIA HR11
HCR8 HD1
Agricultural Water; Aid; Vog
REQUESTING THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO PROVIDE FEDERAL AID TO ASSIST AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS IN VOG-IMPACTED AREAS IN MEETING THEIR WATER NEEDS.
(S) 4/21/2009 -- Referred to WTL/TIA. HERKES, CHANG, COFFMAN, EVANS, HANOHANO, NAKASHIMA, TSUJI WTL/TIA HR12
HCR9
County of Hawaii; Mass Emergency Notification System
URGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO MAKE PERMANENT ITS MASS EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM.
(H) 2/25/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. HERKES, CHANG, COFFMAN, EVANS, HANOHANO, NAKASHIMA, TSUJI PBS, FIN HR13
HCR10 HD1
Vog; Safe Rooms
REQUESTING THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO IDENTIFY THE LOCATION OF EVERY PUBLIC SAFE ROOM IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII PROVIDING SUITABLE SHELTER FROM VOG AND DEVELOP PLANS TO ESTABLISH SUCH SAFE ROOMS IN ADDITIONAL AREAS THAT NEED THEM.
(H) 5/1/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. HERKES, CHANG, COFFMAN, EVANS, HANOHANO, NAKASHIMA, TSUJI PSM HR14
HCR11
County of Hawaii; Vog-impacted Areas; Water Catchment Systems
URGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO AMEND ITS BUILDING CODE TO REQUIRE FILTERS AND ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SYSTEMS IN WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS THAT ARE INSTALLED IN VOG-IMPACTED AREAS.
(H) 2/25/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. HERKES, CHANG, COFFMAN, EVANS, HANOHANO, NAKASHIMA, TSUJI PBS, CPC HR15
HCR12
Task Force; Aging in Place; Multigenerational Housing
REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE GOVERNOR TO CREATE A HOME FOR LIFE TASK FORCE TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO AGING IN PLACE AND TO FACILITATE MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING.
(S) 4/28/2009 -- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. M. LEE, BROWER, CABANILLA, EVANS, MIZUNO, RHOADS, Bertram HMS HR16
HCR13
Aging; Study of Reimbursements and Benefits
REQUESTING A STUDY OF VARIOUS UNRESOLVED ISSUES RELATING TO AGING.
(H) 5/1/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. M. LEE, MIZUNO, PINE, Nakashima HMS HR17, SCR5
HCR14
Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren; Senior Housing
REQUESTING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES TO MAKE APPROPRIATE EXEMPTIONS FOR GRANDPARENTS CARING FOR GRANDCHILDREN TO REMAIN IN SENIOR HOUSING UNTIL SUITABLE HOUSING IS OBTAINED.
(H) 4/2/2009 -- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HSG with none voting no and Takai excused. M. LEE, AWANA, BELATTI, BERG, BROWER, HANOHANO, HAR, KEITH-AGARAN, LUKE, MARUMOTO, MIZUNO, NAKASHIMA, THIELEN HLT/HUS, HSG HR18
HCR15
Caregivers; Paid Family Leave; Wage Replacement
ENCOURAGING STAKEHOLDERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES TO WORK TOGETHER TO ESTABLISH PAID FAMILY LEAVE OR SIMILAR WAGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAMS TO ASSIST FAMILY CAREGIVERS.
(S) 4/24/2009 -- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. M. LEE, AWANA, BERG, CABANILLA, CARROLL, CHING, EVANS, HANOHANO, HAR, LUKE, MORITA, NISHIMOTO, SHIMABUKURO, Brower, Finnegan, Keith-Agaran, Wooley HMS/LBR
HCR16 HD1
Unbanked; Underbanked; Action to Stimulate Savings
ENCOURAGING STATE AND COUNTY ACTION TO STIMULATE INDIVIDUAL SAVINGS AND DEVELOPMENT OF CREDIT AND TO FORMULATE AN INVENTORY OF BANKING SERVICES AVAILABLE TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS AND THOSE WITH NO CREDIT HISTORY IN THE STATE.
(H) 4/30/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. M. LEE, BELATTI, BERG, BROWER, CABANILLA, CARROLL, CHING, EVANS, FINNEGAN, HANOHANO, HAR, LUKE, MORITA, SHIMABUKURO, THIELEN, WOOLEY, Marumoto, Pine HMS/CPN
HCR17
Department of Health; Food Safety
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAKE IT A PRIORITY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE PROPER CLEANING OF PRODUCE.
(H) 2/24/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. M. LEE, MIZUNO, RHOADS, THIELEN HLT, FIN HR19
HCR18
Heritage tourism; marketing plan
URGING THE HERITAGE TOURISM COMMUNITY TO COLLABORATIVELY WORK TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CREATE A HERITAGE TOURISM MARKETING PLAN FOR USE BY THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
(H) 4/6/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. CHING, FINNEGAN, PINE, THIELEN, WARD TCI, FIN HR20
HCR19 HD1 SD1
Medal of Honor; Sergeant Rafael Peralta
STRONGLY URGING THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO AWARD SERGEANT RAFAEL PERALTA THE MEDAL OF HONOR.
(S) 4/27/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 679). THIELEN, CHING, FINNEGAN, MARUMOTO, PINE, WARD PSM HR21
HCR20
Congressional delegation; urging employee pension protection
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO PROTECT THE PENSIONS OF EMPLOYEES WHO ARE EMPLOYED BY EMPLOYERS THAT ARE FACING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES.
(H) 2/2/2009 -- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6 PINE, FINNEGAN, MARUMOTO, THIELEN, WARD LAB, FIN HR22
HCR21
Department of Education management review
URGING A COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT REVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S OPERATIONS.
(H) 2/2/2009 -- Referred to EDN, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 6 PINE, CHING, FINNEGAN, MARUMOTO, THIELEN, WARD EDN, LMG, FIN HR23
HCR22
Requesting Congress to designate the Hawaii Capital Cultural District as a National Heritage Area
REQUESTING CONGRESS TO DESIGNATE THE HAWAII CAPITAL CULTURAL DISTRICT AS A NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA.
(H) 2/2/2009 -- Referred to TCI, WLO, referral sheet 6 CHING, AWANA, BROWER, EVANS, FINNEGAN, HANOHANO, MARUMOTO, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, MORITA, PINE TCI, WLO HR24
HCR23
Heritage tourism; marketing plan
URGING THE HERITAGE TOURISM COMMUNITY TO COLLABORATIVELY WORK TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CREATE A HERITAGE TOURISM MARKETING PLAN FOR USE BY THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
(H) 2/2/2009 -- Referred to TCI, FIN, referral sheet 6 CHING, AWANA, BROWER, FINNEGAN, MCKELVEY, MORITA TCI, FIN HR25
HCR24 SD1
442nd Go For Broke; Commemorative Stamps
URGING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO ISSUE POSTAL STAMPS HONORING THE WORLD WAR II NISEI SOLDIERS, OTHER DISTINGUISHED MILITARY UNITS IN UNITED STATES HISTORY, AND AMERICANS WHO FOUGHT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
(S) 4/27/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 679). MIZUNO, BROWER, ITO, KARAMATSU, MARUMOTO PSM HR26
HCR25 HD1
Foster Care; Hanai
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR REPEAL RULES IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE AND RESPECT THE HAWAIIAN SYSTEM OF HANAI DURING THE LICENSING OF FOSTER PARENTS.
(H) 4/6/2009 -- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JUD as amended in HD 1 with none voting no and Takai excused. MIZUNO, BROWER, KEITH-AGARAN, Aquino, Bertram HAW/HUS, JUD HR27
HCR26
Urging Congress to decrease the United States' dependence on foreign oil and increase the country's energy efficiency.
URGING CONGRESS TO DECREASE THE UNITED STATES' DEPENDENCE ON FOREIGN OIL AND INCREASE THE COUNTRY'S ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
(H) 2/2/2009 -- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 6 MIZUNO, CABANILLA, CARROLL, KEITH-AGARAN, C. LEE, THIELEN EEP, FIN HR28
HCR27 HD1
Criminal Justice System; Disparate Treatment of Native Hawaiians
REQUESTING A STUDY OF DISPARATE TREATMENT IN HAWAII'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
(H) 5/6/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. SAY (BR) PSM
HCR28 HD1
State Parks; Heiau; Sacred Sites; Office of Hawaiian Affairs
REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE CARE GIVEN TO AREAS OF STATE PARKS THAT CONTAIN HEIAU AND OTHER SACRED SITES, AND A PLAN TO SOLVE CARETAKING PROBLEMS BY EXPANDING AND AUGMENTING COMMUNITY-BASED CARETAKING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
(S) 4/21/2009 -- Referred to WTL. SAY (BR) WTL
HCR29
Recognizing the descendants of the races inhabiting the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Oahu, Kauai, Niihau, and Nihoa to Kanemilohai (Kure Atoll) prior to western contact in 1778 comprise the indigenous, aboriginal, maoli peoples of Hawaii.
AFFIRMING THAT THE DESCENDANTS OF THE RACES INHABITING THE ISLANDS OF HAWAI`I, MAUI, MOLOKA`I, LANA`I, KAHO`OLAWE, O`AHU, KAUA`I, NI`IHAU, AND NIHOA TO KANEMILOHA`I (KURE ATOLL) PRIOR TO WESTERN CONTACT IN 1778 COMPRISE THE INDIGENOUS, ABORIGINAL, "MAOLI" PEOPLES OF HAWAI`I.
(H) 2/2/2009 -- Referred to HAW, JUD, referral sheet 6 SAY (BR) HAW, JUD
HCR30
Department of Education; Campus Homeless Resource Centers
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO ESTABLISH RESOURCE CENTERS ON THEIR CAMPUSES IN ORDER TO COMBAT HOMELESSNESS.
(H) 2/2/2009 -- Referred to EDN, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 6 SAY (BR) EDN, HSG, FIN
HCR31
OHA Package; Fishing; State Park Rules
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO AMEND ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES RELATING TO CAMPING AT STATE PARKS.
(H) 2/2/2009 -- Referred to WLO, JUD, referral sheet 6 SAY (BR) WLO, JUD
HCR32 SD1
White Ribbon Campaign; Violence
SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGNS TO END MEN'S VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION IN HAWAII.
(S) 4/22/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 665). MIZUNO, BERTRAM, BROWER, KARAMATSU, Aquino, Keith-Agaran, Pine HMS HR29
HCR33 HD1
Department of Human Services contracts.
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF CONTRACTS EXECUTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
(S) 4/21/2009 -- Referred to HMS, WAM. YAMANE, BELATTI, BROWER, FINNEGAN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, Bertram HMS, WAM SCR27
HCR34
Medicare Reimbursements
REQUESTING CONGRESS TO RAISE MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE PAYMENT AMOUNTS FOR PHYSICIANS RENDERING SERVICES IN HAWAII.
(H) 4/30/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. YAMANE, BELATTI, BERTRAM, BROWER, FINNEGAN, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO HMS/HTH SCR29
HCR35 SD1
Home Care Agencies; Sunrise Review by Auditor
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ANALYZE A PROPOSED MEASURE TO REGULATE HOME CARE AGENCIES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
(H) 4/27/2009 -- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 741) in amended form (SD 1). YAMANE, BROWER, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, Belatti, Bertram HTH
HCR36
Auditor; Department of Human Services
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL AUDIT OF ALL FEDERAL FUNDS DESIGNATED FOR HEALTH CARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
(S) 4/21/2009 -- Referred to HMS, WAM. YAMANE, BELATTI, BROWER, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, Bertram HMS, WAM SCR28
HCR37 SD1
Domestic Violence; Safe Havens
REQUESTING RELIGIOUS AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE WAYS TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
(S) 5/7/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 729). MIZUNO HMS HR31
HCR38 HD1 SD1
October; Domestic Violence Awareness Month.6
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH.
(S) 4/22/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 665). MIZUNO, BROWER, KARAMATSU HMS HR32
HCR39 SD1
Foster Care Awareness Month; May
RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY AS "FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH", A TIME TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF FOSTER CARE, INCLUDING FOSTER PARENTS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES.
(S) 4/22/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 665). MIZUNO HMS HR33
HCR40
Athletic Trainers; Sunrise Review
REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS.
(H) 3/17/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. CHOY HED/EDN, LMG SCR35
HCR41
Locksmiths; Licensing
REQUESTING A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF LOCKSMITHS.
(S) 4/9/2009 -- Referred to CPN, WAM. CHANG, YAMASHITA, Awana, Cabanilla, Magaoay, Nishimoto CPN, WAM
HCR42 SD1
State Helicopters; Medical Evacuation Services
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO ALLOW AVAILABLE HELICOPTERS TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL EVACUATION SERVICES.
(S) 4/27/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 679). YAMANE, BELATTI, EVANS, HERKES, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, TSUJI, YAMASHITA, Bertram, Carroll, Finnegan, Hanohano PSM/HTH HR34
HCR43 HD2
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE HEALTH RISKS AND POTENTIAL ENERGY USES OF POLYSTYRENE FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS AND GROCERY BAGS.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INVESTIGATE HEALTH RISKS AND POTENTIAL ENERGY USES OF POLYSTYRENE FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS AND GROCERY BAGS.
(S) 3/24/2009 -- Referred to HTH/ENE. YAMANE, HERKES, NISHIMOTO, Carroll, McKelvey, Souki, Wakai HTH/ENE
HCR44 SD1
Child Abuse Prevention Month
DECLARING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH.
(S) 4/22/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 665). MIZUNO, BROWER, M. LEE, PINE, WOOLEY HMS HR35
HCR45
Medicaid
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A SMOKING CESSATION BENEFIT TO HAWAII QUEST BENEFICIARIES.
(H) 3/30/2009 -- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no and Berg, Mizuno, Saiki, Takai excused. MIZUNO, BROWER HUS/HLT, FIN HR36
HCR46 SD1
Domestic Violence; Congressional Funding, Programs, and Policies
URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FUNDING AND MAINTAIN PROGRAMS, LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES THAT ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
(S) 4/22/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 665). MIZUNO, BROWER, M. LEE, PINE, Wooley HMS HR37
HCR47
Respiratory Care Practitioners; Sunrise Review by Auditor
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ANALYZE A MEASURE TO REGULATE RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS.
(H) 2/2/2009 -- Referred to HLT, CPC, LMG, referral sheet 6 HAR (BR) HLT, CPC, LMG
HCR48
Respiratory Care Practitioners; Sunrise Review by Auditor
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ANALYZE A MEASURE TO REGULATE RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS.
(H) 2/2/2009 -- Referred to HLT, CPC, LMG, referral sheet 6 M. LEE, BROWER, MIZUNO, SHIMABUKURO, THIELEN, Bertram, Cabanilla, Wakai HLT, CPC, LMG
HCR49 HD1
Historic Preservation; National Monument; Landmark
URGING FULL PRESERVATION OF UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AIR STATION EWA AS A NATIONAL MONUMENT, MUSEUM, AND RESTORED PARK FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII.
(H) 5/6/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. HAR, HERKES EDT/PSM
HCR50
Continuity of Government During Emergencies; Reports
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, THE SENATE, AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO THE CONTINUATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING AN EMERGENCY.
(H) 2/25/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. EVANS, HANOHANO, Aquino PBS, FIN HR41
HCR51 SD1
Cervical cancer; education and eradication
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO INCREASE EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS TO PREVENT AND ERADICATE CERVICAL CANCER.
(S) 5/7/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 729). MARUMOTO, BELATTI, BERG, BROWER, CARROLL, CHING, EVANS, HANOHANO, HAR, M. LEE, LUKE, MAGAOAY, MORITA, NAKASHIMA, B. OSHIRO, PINE, SHIMABUKURO, THIELEN, TOKIOKA, WARD, WOOLEY, Bertram HTH
HCR52
Recognizing Ronald Reagan Day
DECLARING FEBRUARY 6, 2009 AS RONALD REAGAN DAY.
(H) 2/5/2009 -- Referred to TCI, referral sheet 9 WARD, AWANA, BROWER, CHING, EVANS, FINNEGAN, HERKES, ITO, MAGAOAY, MARUMOTO, MCKELVEY, PINE, THIELEN, Aquino, Coffman TCI HR42
HCR53
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Blue Ribbon Panel
REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO ESTABLISH A BLUE RIBBON PANEL TO CONDUCT A HEALTH CARE NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE ANALYSIS.
(S) 4/21/2009 -- Referred to HTH. YAMANE HTH HR43
HCR54
Medicare Reimbursements
REQUESTING AN INCREASE FOR MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT IN HAWAII.
(H) 4/7/2009 -- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no and Luke, Mizuno, Saiki, Takai excused. COFFMAN, CHONG, EVANS, MAGAOAY, B. OSHIRO, SAY, Souki HUS/HLT, FIN
HCR55 SD1
Medicaid Reimbursement
REQUESTING THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES TO INCREASE REIMBURSEMENT TO HAWAII PROVIDERS.
(S) 5/7/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 729). COFFMAN, CHONG, EVANS, MAGAOAY, B. OSHIRO, SAY, Souki HMS/HTH
HCR56 SD1
Energy, Outer Continental Shelf, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROTECT WILDLIFE AND WILDERNESS BY OPPOSING OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AND ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF AND SUPPORTING CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY ALTERNATIVES.
(S) 4/27/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 679). BERG, WOOLEY, Aquino, Bertram, Brower, Cabanilla, Choy, Coffman, Herkes, Keith-Agaran, Magaoay, Mizuno, Souki ENE HR44
HCR57
United Nation's Millennium Goals
URGING THE ADOPTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
(S) 4/15/2009 -- The committee on TIA deferred the measure. BERG, BROWER, KEITH-AGARAN, MIZUNO, WOOLEY, Aquino, Bertram, Cabanilla, Choy, Coffman, Herkes, Magaoay, Souki TIA HR45
HCR58 HD2
Global Perspectives; Integration in UH College of Education
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TO UNDERTAKE EFFORTS TO INTEGRATE ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND GLOBAL EDUCATION COURSEWORK INTO ITS CURRICULUM.
(S) 4/7/2009 -- Referred to HRE/TIA. BERG, BROWER, CABANILLA, CHING, MIZUNO, PINE, WARD, WOOLEY, Aquino, Bertram, Choy, Herkes, Keith-Agaran, Magaoay, Souki HRE/TIA HR46
HCR59 HD1
School Menu Plans; Vegetarian
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A POLICY TO OFFER VEGETARIAN MEALS ON A REGULAR BASIS IN ALL SCHOOL MENU PLANS.
(H) 3/31/2009 -- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting no and Berg, Evans, Herkes, Saiki, Takai excused. BERG, BERTRAM, MCKELVEY, MORITA, SAGUM, SHIMABUKURO, Aquino, Cabanilla, Chang, Evans, Keith-Agaran, M. Lee, Magaoay EDN/HLT, FIN HR47
HCR60 SD1
Hunting Dogs; Public Hiking Trails
REQUESTING THE NA ALA HELE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO CONVENE A SERIES OF DISCUSSIONS ON THE SAFE USE OF HUNTING DOGS ON TRAILS THAT CROSS PUBLIC HUNTING AREAS.
(S) 5/7/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 729). BERG, M. LEE, SHIMABUKURO, Aquino, Cabanilla, Chang, Evans, Keith-Agaran, Morita, Wakai HRE/WTL HR48
HCR61
Noncompostable plastic bag reduction.
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND KAUAI COUNTY TO ADOPT PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION ORDINANCES TO REDUCE THE SALE, USE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION CAUSED BY THE PROLIFERATION OF NONCOMPOSTABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
(H) 2/12/2009 -- Referred to EEP, EBM, referral sheet 14 BERG, MORITA, SHIMABUKURO, Aquino, Cabanilla, Evans, Keith-Agaran, M. Lee, Magaoay, McKelvey, Sagum, Wakai EEP, EBM HR49
HCR62
Kukui Gardens and Mayor Wright Homes; Development; Master Plan
REQUESTING THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CREATE A REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN FOR KUKUI GARDENS AND MAYOR WRIGHT HOMES.
(H) 3/25/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. RHOADS HSG, FIN
HCR63
Kukui Gardens; Proposed Federal Stimulus Plan
URGING THE GOVERNOR TO INCLUDE THE KUKUI GARDENS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN THE STATE'S LIST OF SHOVEL-READY PROJECTS FOR THE PRESIDENT'S PROPOSED ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN.
(H) 4/27/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. RHOADS EDH SCR39
HCR64
Developers; new approval for changes in plans
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REQUIRE DEVELOPERS TO APPEAR BEFORE THE APPROPRIATE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS FOLLOWING CHANGES IN CONSTRUCTION OR DEVELOPMENT PLANS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD.
(H) 2/13/2009 -- Referred to WLO, referral sheet 15 WARD, BROWER, C. LEE, PINE, Aquino, Ching, Hanohano, Marumoto, Nakashima WLO
HCR65 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Kai Wastewater Treatment Plant Odor Mitigation Plan
REQUESTING HAWAII-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY TO IMPLEMENT AN ODOR MITIGATION PLAN FOR ITS FACILITY IN HAWAII KAI.
(S) 4/27/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 679). WARD, C. LEE, Ching, Hanohano, Marumoto, Pine ENE HR58
HCR66
PVC and HDPE pipe for potable water systems.
URGING THE USE OF POLYVINYL CHLORIDE AND HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS.
(S) 4/21/2009 -- Referred to HTH. HERKES HTH HR52
HCR67 HD1
Hawaiian Language
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO INSTALL SIGNS IN THE STATE CAPITOL IN BOTH THE ENGLISH AND HAWAIIAN LANGUAGES.
(S) 4/21/2009 -- Referred to WTL/WAM. HANOHANO, AWANA, BERG, CARROLL, Chong, Tokioka WTL/WAM HR53
HCR68
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
RECOGNIZING APRIL AS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH.
(H) 3/6/2009 -- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no and Berg, Finnegan, Takai excused. MIZUNO, AWANA, BROWER, HANOHANO, PINE, WARD HUS, JUD HR54
HCR69
Relating to Adult Residential care HOME and adult foster Home Operators
WHEREAS, RECOGNIZING MARCH AS ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME AND ADULT FOSTER HOME OPERATORS MONTH.
(S) 4/21/2009 -- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. MIZUNO, AQUINO, BROWER, CABANILLA, MAGAOAY, MANAHAN, YAMANE, Keith-Agaran HMS HR55
HCR70
Recognizing January 20th of every year as Barack Obama II Ohana Day.
RECOGNIZING JANUARY 20TH OF EVERY YEAR AS BARACK OBAMA II OHANA DAY.
(H) 2/20/2009 -- Referred to TCI, referral sheet 19 BELATTI (BR) TCI HR56
HCR71
UH; enrollment ceilings
REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS LIFT THE CEILINGS ON NONRESIDENT ENROLLMENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, CREATE SEPARATE NONRESIDENT ENROLLMENT CEILINGS FOR MAINLAND AND FOREIGN STUDENTS.
(H) 3/17/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. WARD, PINE, Brower, Ching, C. Lee HED, FIN HR57
HCR72
UH Study abroad scholarships for Hawaii residents
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO CREATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HAWAII RESIDENTS TO STUDY ABROAD.
(H) 2/20/2009 -- Referred to HED/TCI, FIN, referral sheet 19 WARD, BROWER, PINE, Aquino, Ching, Hanohano, Nakashima HED/TCI, FIN
HCR73
Extending Energy Solutions for the Home program; HECO
ENCOURAGING THE HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC COMPANY TO EXTEND ITS ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR THE HOME PROGRAM.
(H) 2/20/2009 -- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 19 WARD, BROWER, PINE, Ching, Hanohano, Marumoto, Nakashima EEP, CPC
HCR74
Massage Therapy; Licensure Standards and Procedures Study
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY TO STUDY MASSAGE THERAPY LICENSURE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES OF OTHER STATES AND WHETHER HAWAII'S LAWS PREVENT QUALIFIED MASSAGE THERAPISTS EDUCATED AND TRAINED IN ANOTHER STATE FROM PRACTICING IN HAWAII.
(H) 2/20/2009 -- Referred to HLT, CPC, LMG, referral sheet 19 CARROLL, BROWER, HANOHANO, MIZUNO, SHIMABUKURO, Bertram, Chong, Evans, Finnegan, C. Lee, Magaoay, Sagum, Ward HLT, CPC, LMG HR60
HCR75
Prince Kuhio; Commemorative Stamp
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO ISSUE A STAMP HONORING PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE.
(S) 3/12/2009 -- Referred to WTL. CARROLL, BELATTI, BROWER, FINNEGAN, HANOHANO, MAGAOAY, MIZUNO, SAGUM, SHIMABUKURO, WARD, Bertram, Chong, Evans, C. Lee WTL HR61
HCR76 HD1 SD1
Task Force; Government Efficiency
REQUESTING THE SENATE PRESIDENT AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE ON REINVENTING GOVERNMENT TO EXAMINE THE CURRENT OPERATIONS AND ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON MAKING STATE GOVERNMENT MORE EFFICIENT.
(S) 5/1/2009 -- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 720). MANAHAN, AWANA, EVANS, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, SHIMABUKURO, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Berg, Choy, Magaoay, Takumi, Tsuji, Wakai, Wooley WAM
HCR77
Hanalei Bay boatyard acquisition; user conflicts
URGING EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES OR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ACQUIRE THE BOATYARD ADJACENT TO THE STATE PIER AND WHARF FACILITY AND BOAT LAUNCH RAMP, AND TO ADDRESS PERMITTING AND USE CONFLICTS AT HANALEI, KAUAI.
(H) 2/25/2009 -- Referred to WLO/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 23 SAGUM (BR) WLO/TRN, FIN
HCR78
Hanapepe Salt Ponds Resource Management Plan; Stakeholders
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, LAND DIVISION, TO INCLUDE THE ROYAL ORDER OF KAMEHAMEHA IN THE STAKEHOLDERS ASSEMBLED TO MEET AND DEVELOP A HANAPEPE SALT POND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
(H) 2/25/2009 -- Referred to WLO, HAW, referral sheet 23 SAGUM, AWANA, CARROLL, CHANG, CHONG, HANOHANO, MAGAOAY, MCKELVEY, MORITA, Har, M. Oshiro, Souki, Tokioka WLO, HAW
HCR79
Attorney General; Vacation Rentals
REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW AND SUBMIT A LEGAL OPINION REGARDING WHETHER VACATION RENTAL USES IN SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND FARM DWELLINGS IN STATE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS ARE PROHIBITED UNDER CHAPTER 205, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
(H) 3/6/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. SAGUM, CHANG, Awana, Carroll, Chong, Hanohano, Magaoay, McKelvey, Morita, M. Oshiro, Souki, Tokioka AGR/WLO, JUD
HCR80
Ceded Lands
REQUESTING THAT THE GOVERNOR WITHDRAW THE STATE'S PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI IN HAWAII V. OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, NO. 07-1372 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
(H) 2/25/2009 -- Referred to HAW, WLO/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 23 CARROLL, AWANA, BELATTI, BROWER, CABANILLA, EVANS, HANOHANO, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, SAIKI HAW, WLO/JUD, FIN HR62
HCR81
Ceded Lands
REQUESTING WITHDRAWAL OF THE STATE'S APPEAL PENDING BEFORE THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT IN HAWAII V. OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, NO. 07-1372.
(H) 2/25/2009 -- Referred to HAW, WLO/JUD, FIN, referral sheet 23 CARROLL, BELATTI, BROWER, EVANS, HANOHANO, C. LEE, MCKELVEY, MIZUNO, NISHIMOTO, SAIKI, SHIMABUKURO, Bertram, Magaoay HAW, WLO/JUD, FIN HR63
HCR82 HD1
Ane Keohokalole; Support
EXPRESSING LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE ANE KEOHOKALOLE HIGHWAY EXTENSION, MID-LEVEL ROAD, IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I.
(H) 4/2/2009 -- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting no and Takai excused. COFFMAN, CHANG, EVANS, HANOHANO, HERKES, NAKASHIMA, TSUJI TRN, FIN HR64
HCR83
Earth Charter; Sustainable Planning and Development
ENDORSING THE EARTH CHARTER AND URGING THE GOVERNOR, MAYORS, AND COUNTY COUNCILS TO ADOPT AND USE THE CHARTER AS PART OF THE FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
(H) 2/25/2009 -- Referred to EEP/WLO, referral sheet 23 BERG, CHING, HANOHANO, MANAHAN, MCKELVEY, WOOLEY, Aquino, Bertram, Evans, Finnegan, Nakashima, Wakai, Yamashita EEP/WLO HR65
HCR84
Hawaiian Telcom; Joint House and Senate Briefing
REQUESTING THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION AND THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMMERCE TO CONVENE JOINT INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SALE OF THE INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER BY VERIZON HAWAII, INC. WAS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND THE FEASIBILITY OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ACQUIRING THE INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER AND OPERATING IT AS A COOPERATIVE VENTURE.
(H) 3/18/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. HERKES, AWANA, BERTRAM, BROWER, EVANS, HANOHANO, ITO, KARAMATSU, M. LEE, LUKE, MAGAOAY, MIZUNO, MORITA, PINE, TOKIOKA, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Aquino, Belatti, Cabanilla, Chang, Ching, Chong, Choy, Coffman, Finnegan, Har, Keith-Agaran, C. Lee, Manahan, Nakashima, Nishimoto, B. Oshiro, Rhoads, Saiki, Souki, Takumi, Tsuji, Wakai, Ward, Wooley CPC, LMG
HCR85 HD1
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hawaii's admission into the Union of the United States of America as the 50th State.
CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HAWAII'S ADMISSION INTO THE UNION OF THE UNITED STATES AS THE 50TH STATE.
(H) 3/5/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. SAY
HCR86 HD1
Felix Consent Decree; DOH Report
REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT OF POST FELIX CONSENT DECREE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND FUNDING.
(S) 4/21/2009 -- Referred to HTH/EDH. MIZUNO, BROWER, CARROLL, FINNEGAN, NISHIMOTO, SHIMABUKURO, WARD, YAMANE, Belatti HTH/EDH HR68
HCR87
Jan Ken Po Month; World Championship Jan Ken Po Tournament; Public Schools
RECOGNIZING AUGUST 2009 AS JAN KEN PO MONTH IN HAWAII AND URGING THE ORGANIZATION OF A STATEWIDE GRAND JAN KEN PO TOURNAMENT DURING THE MONTH TO RAISE FUNDS TO BENEFIT HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
(H) 2/25/2009 -- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 23 MIZUNO, BROWER, MANAHAN, Awana, Hanohano, Takumi EDN, FIN HR69
HCR88
Industrial Hemp; Agriculture; Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF RESTRUCTURING HAWAIIAN COMMERCIAL AND SUGAR COMPANY ON MAUI TO OPERATE AN INDUSTRIAL HEMP PLANTATION.
(H) 2/25/2009 -- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 23 BERTRAM, MCKELVEY, THIELEN AGR, FIN
HCR89
Expanded Learning Time Models; Hookakoo Corporation
REQUESTING THAT THE HOOKAKOO CORPORATION REPORT ON THE PROGRESS AND IMPACTS OF THE MODELS FOR EXPANDED LEARNING TIME BEING PILOTED BY THE HOOKAKOO CORPORATION'S PARTNER CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOLS.
(H) 4/27/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. TAKUMI, BERG EDH
HCR90
West Kauai Ambulance Service; Study
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF THE FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AMBULANCE DISPATCH CENTER ON THE WEST SIDE OF KAUAI, BASED IN KALAHEO.
(H) 3/6/2009 -- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 25 SAGUM, MORITA, TOKIOKA HLT, FIN
HCR91
Private Subdivisions; Political Subdivisions.
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TOWNSHIPS OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN PRIVATE SUBDIVISIONS.
(H) 3/6/2009 -- Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 25 HANOHANO WLO, FIN HR72
HCR92 HD1
Department of Public Safety; Audit
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SHERIFF DIVISION, AND TO REPORT ON THE SUITABILITY OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SHERIFF DIVISION.
(H) 5/1/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. HANOHANO PSM, WAM
HCR93
Health; Hospital-Acquired Infections
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL FACILITIES REGARDING HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED INFECTIONS.
(H) 4/3/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. M. LEE, BROWER, RHOADS, Har HLT HR73
HCR94 HD1 SD1
Audit; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Maintenance Contracts
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE PUUWAI MOMI AND WEST OAHU ASSET MANAGEMENT PROJECTS (KNOWN AS AMP 30 AND AMP 44) TO COMPARE THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE OPERATED AND PRIVATELY OPERATED PUBLIC HOUSING PROPERTIES; AND TO DETERMINE THE RELATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FUNDING LEVELS, MISMANAGEMENT, AND TENANT AND VISITOR ACTIONS TO THE FAILURE TO MEET PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THESE PROPERTIES.
(S) 5/7/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 729). SAY, CHONG, MANAHAN, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO EDH, WAM
HCR95
Molokai Properties Limited; Independent Appraisal; DLNR
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT APPRAISAL OF MOLOKAI PROPERTIES LIMITED LANDHOLDINGS ON THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI.
(H) 3/13/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. ITO, HAR WLO, FIN HR74
HCR96
Kaneohe Bay; Conservation and Resources Enforcement Services
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT, TO PROVIDE LIMITED ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AT NIGHT ON A REGULAR BASIS AND TO CONTINUE PROVIDING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS AT KANEOHE BAY.
(H) 4/30/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. ITO, CHONG WTL HR75
HCR97 HD1 SD1
Respiratory Care Practitioners; Sunrise Review by Auditor
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE EFFECTS OF REGULATING RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS.
(S) 4/30/2009 -- Received notice of Final Adoption from House (Hse. Com. No. 717). NAKASHIMA, AWANA, BROWER, HERKES, KEITH-AGARAN, M. LEE, MAGAOAY, MANAHAN, NISHIMOTO, B. OSHIRO, SAIKI, SHIMABUKURO, WOOLEY, YAMANE, YAMASHITA, Aquino, Belatti, Berg, Choy, Coffman, Hanohano, Rhoads HTH/CPN
HCR98
State Parks; Barack Obama Jr. Birthplace
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO SET ASIDE STATE-OWNED LAND AT 6091 KALANIANA‘OLE HIGHWAY AS "PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA BIRTHPLACE STATE PARK."
(H) 3/6/2009 -- Referred to TCI, WLO, referral sheet 25 BERG, WARD TCI, WLO HR77
HCR99
Swimming Pool Backwash; Discharge to Sanitary Sewers
REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ADOPT ORDINANCES PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF BACKWASH FROM NEW RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS INTO STORM DRAINS AND REQUIRING DISCHARGE INTO A SANITARY SEWER.
(H) 3/6/2009 -- Referred to EEP/WLO, referral sheet 25 BERG, HANOHANO EEP/WLO HR78
HCR100 HD1
Islam Day
PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 24, 2009, AS ISLAM DAY.
(H) 5/6/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. BERG, HANOHANO, Belatti EDT HR79
HCR101
Attorneys; Legislators; Aloha Attire
ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE TO ALLOW LEGISLATORS TO WEAR ALOHA ATTIRE DURING FLOOR SESSIONS AND ENCOURAGING THE HAWAII STATE JUDICIARY TO ALLOW ATTORNEYS TO WEAR ALOHA ATTIRE WHEN APPEARING IN STATE COURTS.
(H) 3/10/2009 -- Referred to LMG, JUD, referral sheet 26 SHIMABUKURO, CARROLL, HANOHANO, MANAHAN, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, YAMANE, Belatti, Brower, C. Lee, Luke, Saiki LMG, JUD HR81
HCR102
Hawaiian Fishponds.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REFRAIN FROM SELLING PUBLIC LANDS THAT CONTAIN OR ARE CONTIGUOUS TO HAWAIIAN FISHPONDS.
(H) 3/10/2009 -- Referred to HAW, WLO, referral sheet 26 HANOHANO, AWANA, BERG, BERTRAM, CARROLL, MORITA, SHIMABUKURO, Tokioka HAW, WLO HR82
HCR103 HD1
DOCARE; Law Enforcement Accreditation
REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT TO APPLY FOR ACCREDITATION OR RECOGNITION WITH THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, INC.
(S) 4/21/2009 -- Referred to WTL. MAGAOAY, Coffman, Herkes WTL HR83
HCR104
Relating to commercial ornamental fisheries industry.
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A STOCK ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN MARINE LIFE TO DETERMINE A BASELINE FOR FUTURE MANAGEMENT MEASURES.
(S) 4/21/2009 -- Referred to WTL. ITO WTL HR84
HCR105
Pre-Kindergarten Academy
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO CREATE A PRE-KINDERGARTEN ACADEMY.
(H) 3/10/2009 -- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 26 CHONG, Takumi, Yamashita EDN, FIN HR85
HCR106
A Plus program expansion
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO INCREASE ACADEMIC SERVICES TO STUDENTS IN THE AFTER-SCHOOL PLUS PROGRAM.
(H) 3/10/2009 -- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 26 CHONG, Keith-Agaran, Takumi, Yamashita EDN, FIN HR86
HCR107
Respiratory Care Practitioners; Sunrise Review by Auditor
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ANALYZE A MEASURE TO REGULATE RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS.
(H) 3/10/2009 -- Referred to HLT, CPC, LMG, referral sheet 26 CHONG, Ito, Takumi HLT, CPC, LMG
HCR108
Fort Barrette Road; Name Change
URGING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CHANGE THE STREET NAME OF FORT BARRETTE ROAD TO KUALAKA‘I ROAD.
(S) 4/15/2009 -- The committee on TIA deferred the measure. HAR, Awana, Carroll, Hanohano, Tokioka TIA HR87
HCR109
Colorectal Cancer; Mandatory Colonoscopy Coverage; Auditor Study
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COLONOSCOPY COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING.
(H) 4/30/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. YAMANE HTH/CPN HR88, SCR26
HCR110
Controlled Substances; Classification; Marijuana
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ASSESS MARIJUANA TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT MAY BE RECLASSIFIED IN THE SCHEDULE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
(H) 3/13/2009 -- Referred to PBS/HLT, referral sheet 29 BERTRAM, HANOHANO, THIELEN, Aquino, C. Lee, McKelvey, Mizuno PBS/HLT HR89
HCR111 HD1
Medical Marijuana; Interstate Transport.
REQUESTING CONGRESS TO ENACT NECESSARY LEGISLATION TO ALLOW QUALIFIED PATIENTS TO TRANSPORT MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND PARAPHERNALIA FOR PERSONAL USE WHEN TRAVELING INTRASTATE OR INTERSTATE.
(H) 4/7/2009 -- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JUD as amended in HD 1 with Ching, Finnegan voting no and Luke, Mizuno, Saiki, Takai excused. BERTRAM, HANOHANO, THIELEN, Aquino, C. Lee, McKelvey, Mizuno PBS, JUD HR90
HCR112
Medical Marijuana
REQUESTING STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ABIDE BY STATE LAWS RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA.
(H) 4/2/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. BERTRAM, HANOHANO, KARAMATSU, McKelvey PBS/HLT, JUD
HCR113
Kamuela Vacuum Cooling Plant
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONSULT WITH OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO OPTIMIZE THE USE OF THE KAMUELA VACUUM COOLING PLANT.
(H) 4/30/2009 -- Resolution adopted in final form. EVANS WTL HR91
HCR114
Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act; Funds; Shooting Range
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STRIVE TO EXPEND THE STATE OF HAWAII'S FULL ALLOTMENT OF FEDERAL AID IN WILDLIFE RESTORATION FUNDS.
(S) 4/21/2009 -- Referred to WTL. EVANS WTL HR92
HCR115
Motor Vehicle Alarm Systems
REQUESTING THAT MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS DISABLE AUDIBLE MOTOR VEHICLE ALARM SYSTEMS.
(H) 3/13/2009 -- Referred to EEP, referral sheet 29 RHOADS EEP HR93
HCR116
Prince Kuhio Park; Kaua'i
URGING THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I TO RESTORE PRINCE KUHIO PARK TO ITS FORMER CONFIGURATION.
(S) 4/3/2009 -- Referred to WTL. SAGUM, CARROLL, CHANG, MORITA, TOKIOKA WTL
HCR117
Public Library; Waikoloa
REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF WAIKOLOA AND DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY IN WAIKOLOA.
(H) 3/13/2009 -- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 29 EVANS EDN, FIN HR94
HCR118
Interest; Federal Usury Rate
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING A FEDERAL USURY RATE.
(H) 3/23/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. AQUINO, M. LEE, MANAHAN, MCKELVEY, YAMANE, Herkes, Rhoads CPC HR95
HCR119
Hawaiian Airlines; Air Line Pilots Association; Pilots Contract
URGING THE MANAGEMENT OF HAWAIIAN AIRLINES AND THE AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION TO SWIFTLY NEGOTIATE A FAIR AND REASONABLE NEW LABOR CONTRACT.
(H) 4/6/2009 -- The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred. TAKUMI TRN/LAB HR96, SCR65
HCR120
Legislature and Hawaii Business Community; Support Paid Family Leave in Hawaii
URGING THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE AND THE HAWAII BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PAID FAMILY LEAVE IN HAWAII.
(S) 4/24/2009 -- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. M. LEE, KARAMATSU, MIZUNO, MORITA, B. OSHIRO, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO HMS/LBR HR97
HCR121
Hospitals; Sexual Assault; Emergency Contraception
URGING ALL HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS IN THE STATE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION ON DEMAND TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OR RAPE.
(H) 4/7/2009 -- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Ching, Finnegan, Pine voting no and Luke, Mizuno, Saiki, Takai excused. M. LEE, KARAMATSU, MARUMOTO, MORITA, NISHIMOTO, B. OSHIRO, SAGUM, SHIMABUKURO, THIELEN HLT, JUD HR98
HCR122
Historic Costume Collection; University of Hawaii
ACKNOWLEDGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES HISTORIC COSTUME COLLECTION AS A STATE TREASURE OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE AND ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUSEUM FOR ITS PRESERVATION
(H) 4/6/2009 -- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting no and Takai excused. CHOY TCI, HED HR101, SCR92
HCR123
Highway Safety; Roadside Solicitation
URGING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO ESTABLISH SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR ROADSIDE SOLICITATION OF FUNDS AND DONATED GOODS.
(S) 4/27/2009 -- The committee on TIA deferred the measure. M. LEE, AWANA, BROWER, MIZUNO, MORITA, NAKASHIMA, WAKAI, YAMANE, Hanohano, Herkes, Rhoads, Sagum, Souki, Takumi, Tokioka, Tsuji TIA HR102
HCR124 HD1
Contractors; Incidental and Supplemental Work; Study
REQUESTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE PROPER INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF THE PHRASE "INCIDENTAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL" WITH REGARD TO THE CONTRACTING BUSINESS.
(S) 4/21/2009 -- Referred to CPN, WAM. RHOADS CPN, WAM
HCR125
2005 Sustainability Plan; Kanaka Maoli
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S PUBLIC POLICY CENTER TO MEET WITH, AND ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE KANAKA MAOLI COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO THE CENTER'