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Na‘alehu, Ocean View, Capt. Cook, Kealakekua, Kailua-Kona


January 24, 2014

Governor Appoints Richard Creagan to State House

From the office of Governor Neil Abercrombie:

Jan. 10, 2014

HONOLULU - Gov. Neil Abercrombie today announced the appointment of Richard P. Creagan, M.D. to the state House of Representatives for Hawaii's Fifth Representative District, a seat recently left vacant by the resignation of Rep. Denny Coffman. The appointment is effective immediately and for the balance of the term.

"Richard's diverse experience as a physician, researcher, farmer, Peace Corps volunteer and educator will contribute greatly to his service to the people of Hawaii," Gov. Abercrombie said. "I look forward to working with Richard as a member of Hawaii's House of Representatives."

Dr. Creagan first came to Hawaii in 1966 and trained for the Peace Corps on Molokai for two months. He then served as a Health Care Worker in the Marshall Islands for two years. He speaks fluent Marshallese. A resident of Naalehu on Hawaii Island, Dr. Creagan is vice-president of Kiolakaa Mountain Farms, which he founded in 1994 with his wife, Marilyn, who works as a labor and delivery nurse at Kona Community Hospital.

As a residency trained and board certified emergency physician, Dr. Creagan worked for 10 years in California prior to moving to Hawaii full-time 23 years ago. Since then, he has worked in the Emergency Department and served as vice-chief of staff at Kona Community Hospital, worked as a Hawaii Department of Health bioterrorism preparedness epidemiologic investigator monitoring disease outbreaks, and helped found and run Hualalai Urgent Care.

Before his medical career, Dr. Creagan was a student and human genetics researcher at Yale University and the University of Connecticut Medical Center. He later helped found and run San Francisco-based AGRI, a firm which focused on animal vaccines and human blood products. The start-up company was eventually bought after five years, which facilitated his move to Hawaii.
As an educator, Dr. Creagan has assisted in teaching junior scientists at Yale and the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He taught English as a Peace Corps volunteer, seventh and eighth grade math and science in Pittsburgh, and tutored students in English at Naalehu Elementary School.

Dr. Creagan graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's degree in biology and then with an M.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He recently returned to school and earned a Certificate in Plant Tissue Culture in 2005 and a bachelor's degree in psychology in 2009 from the University of Hawaii at Hilo.View full article


September 19, 2016

Free legal clinic in Ka'u and Na'alehu -- Saturday, Sept 24

The Senior Counsel Division of the Hawaii State Bar Association will be holding a FREE legal clinic in Na'alehu and Ka'u to provide legal information to the people of the island of Hawaii. We encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity and resource!

Na'alehu Community Center 95-5635 Mamalahoa Highway, Na'alehu Time: 9:00am to 1:30pm

Ka'u Rural Health Community Association, Inc. Ka'u Resource & Distance Learning Center 96-3126 Puahala Street, Pahala Time: 9:00am to 11:00am




May 10, 2016

Additional Moorings for Keauhou Bay No Longer Proposed

(HONOLULU) - The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and its Division of Boating and Recreation (DOBOR) announced today its decision to select the "no-action" option in a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Keauhou Bay Offshore Moorings project.

Considerable public interest and input during the review process of the potential for adding moorings in Keauhou Bay on the Kona side of Hawaii Island informed DLNR's decision to no longer pursue additional moorings.

The proposal involved the replacement of nine (9) existing offshore moorings with up to sixteen (16) new offshore moorings. After receiving feedback at community meetings, DLNR/DOBOR concluded that adding more moorings in the bay would not provide sufficient community benefit.

"After hearing from many people about this proposal as well as personal site visits by DLNR and DOBOR leadership to review the situation, I am confident that it is in the best interest of all users of Keauhou Bay that we not add additional moorings" said DLNR Chair Suzanne Case.

While the Draft EA found that there would be no significant environmental impacts from the project or any of its proposed alternatives, DLNR decided not to pursue the project due to community concerns over public safety and congestion. These included added user traffic in the bay; impacts to cultural practices such as outrigger canoe paddling and traditional subsistence fishing; and the overall cost of the project to state taxpayers.

Charged with oversight of small boat harbors across the state, DOBOR has the responsibility of seeking to enhance existing public boating access areas, as well as establish new facilities when deemed feasible.

"We thank people for their continued engagement with this proposed project over the years. While we have decided not to pursue additional moorings, we still need to be sure that the existing moorings are compliant with all regulations. We will work with the mooring permit holders to be sure this is done" said Ed Underwood, DOBOR Administrator.

DOBOR will file the "no-action" option outlined in the Draft EA with the Hawaii Office of Environmental Quality Control this week.

To view press release, see: http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2016/05/06/nr16-079/


May 10, 2016

Tropic Care 2016 to offer FREE health services

Save the date for Tropic Care 2016!

Tropic Care is a Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training operation which provides military reservists with real world rapid deployment training. In collaboration with the Department of Health and the County of Hawaii, Tropic Care will offer a number of FREE medical services on the Big Island in May and June, as follows:

May 31 - June 4: Ka'u High School, Ocean View Community Center
June 7 - June 11: Kea'au High School
Hours are 8:30am-3pm on Tuesdays thru Fridays, and 8:30am-12pm on Saturdays.

Free medical services include:
Medical Health Screenings
Schools Sports Physicals
Dental Services
Eye Exams
Hearings Screenings
Nutritional Services
Veteran Services
Prescription Eye Glasses


April 29, 2016

Funds for District 5 (FY2017) announced

Mahalo to the Finance and Ways and Means Committees for allocating much needed resources to District 5!

• Friends of Kona Pacific Public Charter School - $171,000
• Hawai'i Community College at Palamanui, Hawai'i - $300,000
• Holualoa Foundation for Art & Culture - $35,000
• Ka'u High School - $150,000
• Kona Historical Society - $150,000
• Konawaena High School - $335,000
• La'i'opua 2020 - $1,199,843
• Na'alehu Elementary School - $290,000
• University Hospital Feasibility Study - $500,000


April 25, 2016

The State Legislature is currently in its period of negotiations called "conference"

The state legislature is currently in its period of negotiations called "conference." Learn more about conference and our fast-approaching deadlines in the latest newsletter from the Public Access Room, seen here: http://lrbhawaii.org/par/pub/nl0416.pdf

Mahalo!


April 25, 2016

The Executive Office on Early Learning is accepting applications

The Executive Office on Early Learning is accepting applications for free pre-kindergarten classes for the 2016-17 school year. Eligible schools in House District 5 (and their contact number) are:

Ho'okena Elementary (808) 328-2710
Konawaena Elementary (808) 323-4555
Na'alehu Elementary (808) 939-2413

http://earlylearning.hawaii.gov/doe-eoel-prekindergarten-program/


April 25, 2016

Safeguarding Hawai'i Island School Gardens Against Rat Lungworm Disease

University of Hawai'i at Hilo graduate Kay Howe and the Hawai'i Island Rat Lungworm Working Group have collaborated with five Hawai'i Island Schools this year to implement integrated pest management plans to control invasive slugs and snails. View flyer


February 26, 2014

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Announces VA Home Loans for Hawai'i Island Residents

An updated policy will now allow veterans on the island of Hawai'i to purchase homes served by rainwater catchments. Through the combined effort of Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Health (DOH), loans will now be available to Hawai'i Island veterans looking to purchase a home. The change in policy also affects the families of veterans and those looking to refinance the homes they already own. Previously, rainwater catchment systems were deemed unfit for domestic use by the DOH, which in turn kept veterans and their families from being able to access their benefits.View full article


January 30, 2014

$1.5million released for Manuka Natural Area Reserve

Gov. Neil Abercrombie today announced the release $1,500,000 for the Manuka Natural Area Reserve on Hawaii Island. These funds will be used towards the construction of an ungulate-proof boundary fence aimed to protect approximately 24,000 acres of watershed, dry forest, and many critically endangered plants and animals.View full article

2015 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2015
Measure and Title
HB58 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
HB174 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB255
RELATING TO EMERGENCY ALLERGY TREATMENT.
HB256
RELATING TO DEATH CERTIFICATES.
HB276
RELATING TO COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT.
HB293 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
HB294
RELATING TO ELECTIONS BY MAIL.
HB308
RELATING TO CHILD SAFETY.
HB309
RELATING TO HAWAII RULES OF EVIDENCE.
HB310
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HB321 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
HB370
RELATING TO HAWAII PROPERTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
HB371
RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
HB372
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
HB377
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB378
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB379 HD1
RELATING TO FINANCING FOR A NEW HOSPITAL IN NORTH KONA.
HB381
RELATING TO HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS.
HB382
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
HB384 HD1
RELATING TO YOUTH VIOLENCE.
HB385 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB387
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
HB388
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
HB389
RELATING TO DOGS IN RESTAURANTS AND BARS.
HB390
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS.
HB467 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB482 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB483 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO OCEAN RESOURCES.
HB484 HD2
RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB485 HD1
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
HB486
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
HB490
RELATING TO CAREGIVING.
HB491
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE ON MOBILITY MANAGEMENT, ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ACT 214, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2013.
HB492 SD1
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
HB493 HD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB494
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
HB495
RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF SUPPLIERS OF DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.
HB497 HD1
RELATING TO AGING.
HB512
RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
HB513
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
HB529 HD1
RELATING TO ARREST BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHS.
HB532
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
HB538 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
HB557
RELATING TO NURSING.
HB568
RELATING TO AERIAL ADVERTISING DEVICES.
HB569
RELATING TO MEDICAL AMNESTY.
HB571 HD1
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS.
HB575
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
HB580 HD2
RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS.
HB593
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB594
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLES.
HB604
RELATING TO SAKADA DAY.
HB610
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A FEDERAL INSPECTION STATION AT KONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
HB614
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
HB661
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
HB681
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
HB696 HD1 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
HB729
RELATING TO THE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING AND AWARENESS PILOT PROGRAM.
HB750
RELATING TO CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES.
HB781 HD1
RELATING TO THEFT OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
HB782 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE CYTOMEGALOVIRUS.
HB792 HD2
RELATING TO EVIDENCE.
HB793
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
HB794
RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
HB795
RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
HB796 HD1
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB834
RELATING TO CHECK CASHING.
HB841
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
HB847 HD1
RELATING TO HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
HB850 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE.
HB851 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB853 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB857
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB858 HD2 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
HB859 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB860
RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
HB861
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB862
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH CORPS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.
HB863
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB869
RELATING TO SPINNER DOLPHINS.
HB870 HD1
RELATING TO FOOD.
HB871 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
HB882
RELATING TO ACCESS TO EXPERIMENTAL MEDICAL TREATMENTS FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
HB883
RELATING TO AQUARIUM FISH.
HB886 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB887 HD1
RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB981 HD1
RELATING TO COLLEGE-CREDIT EQUIVALENCY PROGRAMS.
HB982
RELATING TO HAWAII FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM COORDINATION.
HB983
RELATING TO INTERDEPARTMENTAL REPORTING ON DIABETES.
HB999 HD2
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
HB1003
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1004
RELATING TO VETERANS.
HB1005 HD1 SD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VETERANS TREATMENT COURT.
HB1012 HD1
RELATING TO EXHIBITION OF WILD OR EXOTIC ANIMALS.
HB1013
RELATING TO EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENTS.
HB1039
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE LOCAL AND IMMIGRANT FARMER EDUCATION PROGRAM.
HB1049
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
HB1053
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB1054 HD1
RELATING TO VIDEOCONFERENCING.
HB1056
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB1060
RELATING TO JURORS.
HB1091 HD1
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB1107 HD1
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1108 HD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1134
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
HB1140 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB1161 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1199
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
HB1201
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB1202 HD1
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
HB1203
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
HB1207
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1208 HD1
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE SENIOR FARMERS' MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM.
HB1211
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
HB1233
RELATING TO FOOD.
HB1238 HD1
RELATING TO LATEX.
HB1270
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.
HB1271
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
HB1282 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY.
HB1286 HD2 SD2
RELATING TO ENERGY.
HB1291
RELATING TO THE REGISTRY OF CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES.
HB1293 HD1
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION.
HB1320
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
HB1321
RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
HB1339 HD1
RELATING TO SHARK AND MANTA RAY PROTECTION.
HB1340
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.
HB1341
RELATING TO EMERGENCY SHELTERS.
HB1351
RELATING TO A SEX TRAFFICKING SPECIAL TREATMENT FACILITY.
HB1354 HD1 SD2
RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1367
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB1371
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
HB1377 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO CHILD HEALTH.
HB1403
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
HB1418
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
HB1419
RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB1420
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
HB1430
RELATING TO MAKUA VALLEY.
HB1431
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRUST USES OF WATER.
HB1432 HD2 SD1 CD1
RELATING TO THE INTERIM ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT SPECIAL FUND.
HB1438
RELATING TO BEVERAGES.
HB1455 HD1
RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
HB1467 HD2 SD1
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH CONNECTOR.
HB1468 HD2
RELATING TO THE INTERISLAND HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION CABLE SYSTEM.
HB1476
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
HB1489 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR NATIONAL PARKS.
HB1506
RELATING TO FARMS.
HB1507 HD1
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
HB1510
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
HCR3
STRONGLY OPPOSING THE UNITED STATES ARMY'S PROPOSED FORCE REDUCTION OF SCHOFIELD BARRACKS AND FORT SHAFTER BASES.
HCR9
REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
HCR14
RECOGNIZING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT AND DESIGNATING MAY AS "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH" IN HAWAII.
HCR16
REQUESTING A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OF LABORATORY TESTS ORDERED BY PHARMACISTS.
HCR37
REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING THE COMMISSION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE BY A PARENT, TO ASSESS THE USE AND APPLICATION OF SECTION 571-46, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
HCR42 HD1
URGING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION FOR HAWAII'S FUTURE TO GUIDE AND PREPARE HAWAII FOR REDUCED MILITARY SPENDING.
HCR53 HD1
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CONVENE A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION TO PROPOSE A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO OVERTURN THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT'S DECISION IN CITIZENS UNITED V. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION.
HCR54
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REQUIRE THAT MEDICAL CARE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PRENATAL SCREENING AND TESTING FOR DOWN SYNDROME TO ALL PREGNANT WOMEN.
HCR68
REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES AND DIVISION OF CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH FEDERAL PARTNER AGENCIES TO PROTECT IMPORTANT STATE MARINE RESOURCES.
HCR71
URGING CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO EXPEDITE FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR CERTAIN FILIPINO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II.
HCR79
REQUESTING THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION TO INITIATE RESCHEDULING PROCEEDINGS TO REMOVE MARIJUANA FROM SCHEDULE I OF THE FEDERAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT BECAUSE MARIJUANA DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA OF A FEDERAL SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
HCR86 HD1 SD1
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING PERMITTING PROVISIONS TO REQUIRE THAT EMPLOYEES OF WATERSPORT EXCURSION COMPANIES WHO TAKE CUSTOMERS ON WATERSPORT EXCURSIONS ARE TRAINED IN BASIC SAFETY MEASURES.
HCR87
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH SMALL BOAT HARBOR ADVISORY GROUPS.
HCR90 HD1
URGING THE GOVERNOR, BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM MEDIAN SALARY, ADJUSTED FOR THE COST OF LIVING, THAT IS NOT THE LOWEST IN THE NATION AMONG METROPOLITAN AREAS, IN THE NEXT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
HCR91
URGING THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT COMPENSATION FOR ANCILLARY ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHERS IN THE NEXT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
HCR92 HD1
URGING THE GOVERNOR, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT COMPENSATION FOR ANCILLARY ACTIVITIES AND OVERTIME FOR TEACHERS IN THE NEXT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
HCR93
URGING THE STATE AND COUNTY TO REQUIRE THAT THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, AND SITES MEET OR EXCEED THE LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN SILVER OR TWO GREEN GLOBES RATING SYSTEM.
HCR94
URGING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO RETROFIT STREET LIGHTS AND OTHER OUTDOOR LAMP LIGHTING FIXTURES WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE BULBS, WHERE APPROPRIATE.
HCR98
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO INVESTIGATE AND ASSESS SAFETY CONCERNS AND POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR QUEEN KAAHUMANU HIGHWAY FROM MAKALA BOULEVARD TO HENRY STREET ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.
HCR100
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW ITS CURRENT POLICY ON AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT.
HCR104 HD2 SD1
REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
HCR105
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND COORDINATE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO MIGRANTS FROM FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES.
HCR107
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONSIDER AN ALTERNATE METHODOLOGY FOR ESTABLISHING THE BASIC PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM RATES FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, TO REBASE THE RATES AT LEAST EVERY TWO FISCAL YEARS, AND TO INCREASE BED RESERVATION DAYS TO TWENTY-FOUR DAYS PER CALENDAR YEAR FOR HOSPITALIZATION AND OTHER ABSENCES OF RESIDENTS FROM INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.
HCR108 SD1
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE HEALTH OF HAWAII'S RESIDENTS AND TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE RISKS TO HEALTH STATEWIDE.
HCR109
ENCOURAGING FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES IN THE STATE THAT OFFER A CHILDREN'S MENU OF MEAL OPTIONS, OR A MEAL THAT IS REPRESENTED AS A CHILDREN'S MEAL, TO SERVE CHILDREN'S MEALS WITH HIGHER NUTRITIONAL QUALITY AND INCLUDE ONLY BOTTLED WATER OR LOW-FAT MILK AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE IN THE MEAL OR MENU OPTION.
HCR118
REQUESTING THE HAWAII SISTER-STATE COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INITIATION OF A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STATE OF GOA IN THE COUNTRY OF INDIA AND FORWARD ITS RECOMMENDATION TO THE LEGISLATURE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 229-3, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR FURTHER ACTION.
HCR121
REQUESTING KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS TO REFRAIN FROM DEVELOPING THE PARCEL IN HAWAII KAI COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE "GREAT LAWN".
HCR122
URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO SUPPORT AN INDEPENDENT FISCAL AUDIT OF THE HANAUMA BAY NATURE PRESERVE FUND.
HCR125
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY AND COST OF CONSTRUCTING A SMALL COMMERCIAL BOAT HARBOR AND SMALL COMMERCIAL AIRPORT IN SOUTH PUNA.
HCR145 SD1
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A FAMILY CAREGIVERS WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE ROLE OF CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITALS.
HCR163
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF MOVING ITS DANIEL K. INOUYE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY FROM HILO TO KAKAAKO TO INTEGRATE WITH THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND THE UNIVERSITY'S CANCER CENTER, AND MOVING THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES FROM THE MANOA CAMPUS TO HILO.
HCR164
REQUESTING THE HAWAII RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT A SURVEY MEASURING THE INTEREST OF HAWAII RESTAURANTS IN ALLOWING DOGS INTO THEIR ESTABLISHMENTS.
HCR165
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAII GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES PROGRAM.
HCR166
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPAND ITS SENIOR CITIZEN VISITOR PROGRAM TO ALL ITS UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUSES.
HCR167 HD1
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES TO IDENTIFY SHORTAGES AND AID IN PROPOSING SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THOSE SHORTAGES.
HCR170
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE STATUS AND PROGRESS OF THE HONOLULU RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT.
HCR186
ENCOURAGING A DIPLOMATIC AND COLLABORATIVE RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND TAIWAN REGARDING DISPUTED ISLANDS IN THE EAST CHINA SEA.
HCR196
REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A DRONE POLICY TASK FORCE AND RECOMMEND A STATEWIDE POLICY FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT THAT PROTECTS PRIVACY AND ALLOWS THE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE APPLICATIONS.
HCR197
REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RESPECTIVE COUNTIES TO WORK TOGETHER FOR STATEWIDE INSTALLATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PEDESTRIAN ACTIVATED SIGNALS FOR CROSSWALKS.
HCR200
URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH EDUCATION IN MIDDLE SCHOOL.
HCR202 HD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO EXPEDITE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE REPLACEMENT WASH-DOWN STATIONS AT MAUNALUA BAY.
HCR211
REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CURRENT INCENTIVES FOR THE HIRING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
HCR214 HD1
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS WORKING GROUP.
HCR223
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER THE FEASIBILITY OF LOWERING THE VOTING AGE TO SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND TO DEVELOP A PILOT PROGRAM.
HCR224 SD1
NAMING THE NEW WAIMANALO ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL BUILDING IN HONOR OF AL LEWIS.
HR6
REQUESTING REPORTS REGARDING STATE AGENCY ACTION TO ENSURE ACCESS BY RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CELLULAR AND BROADBAND SERVICES.
HR14
REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING THE COMMISSION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE BY A PARENT, TO ASSESS THE USE AND APPLICATION OF SECTION 571-46, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
HR16 HD1
URGING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION FOR HAWAII'S FUTURE TO GUIDE AND PREPARE HAWAII FOR REDUCED MILITARY SPENDING.
HR22 HD1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF THE NEED FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF TRANSIENT VACATION RENTALS.
HR24
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REQUIRE THAT MEDICAL CARE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PRENATAL SCREENING AND TESTING FOR DOWN SYNDROME TO ALL PREGNANT WOMEN.
HR37
URGING CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT THE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO EXPEDITE FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR CERTAIN FILIPINO VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II.
HR42
REQUESTING THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION TO INITIATE RESCHEDULING PROCEEDINGS TO REMOVE MARIJUANA FROM SCHEDULE I OF THE FEDERAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT BECAUSE MARIJUANA DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA OF A FEDERAL SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
HR46
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSIDER REQUIRING THAT EMPLOYEES OF WATERSPORT EXCURSION COMPANIES WHO TAKE CUSTOMERS ON WATERSPORT EXCURSIONS RECEIVE LIFEGUARD TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION.
HR47
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH SMALL BOAT HARBOR ADVISORY GROUPS.
HR49 HD1
URGING THE GOVERNOR, BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM MEDIAN SALARY, ADJUSTED FOR THE COST OF LIVING, THAT IS NOT THE LOWEST IN THE NATION AMONG METROPOLITAN AREAS, IN THE NEXT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
HR50
URGING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO RETROFIT STREET LIGHTS AND OTHER OUTDOOR LAMP LIGHTING FIXTURES WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE BULBS, WHERE APPROPRIATE.
HR52
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO INVESTIGATE AND ASSESS SAFETY CONCERNS AND POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR QUEEN KAAHUMANU HIGHWAY FROM MAKALA BOULEVARD TO HENRY STREET ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.
HR53
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW ITS CURRENT POLICY ON AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT.
HR58
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND COORDINATE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, HOUSING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO MIGRANTS FROM FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES.
HR60
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONSIDER AN ALTERNATE METHODOLOGY FOR ESTABLISHING THE BASIC PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM RATES FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, TO REBASE THE RATES AT LEAST EVERY TWO FISCAL YEARS, AND TO INCREASE BED RESERVATION DAYS TO TWENTY-FOUR DAYS PER CALENDAR YEAR FOR HOSPITALIZATION AND OTHER ABSENCES OF RESIDENTS FROM INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.
HR61
REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH WORKING GROUP TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE HEALTH OF HAWAII'S RESIDENTS AND TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE RISKS TO HEALTH STATEWIDE.
HR62
ENCOURAGING FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES IN THE STATE THAT OFFER A CHILDREN'S MENU OF MEAL OPTIONS, OR A MEAL THAT IS REPRESENTED AS A CHILDREN'S MEAL, TO SERVE CHILDREN'S MEALS WITH HIGHER NUTRITIONAL QUALITY AND INCLUDE ONLY BOTTLED WATER OR LOW-FAT MILK AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE IN THE MEAL OR MENU OPTION.
HR72
REQUESTING KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS TO REFRAIN FROM DEVELOPING THE PARCEL IN HAWAII KAI COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE "GREAT LAWN".
HR77
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY AND COST OF CONSTRUCTING A SMALL COMMERCIAL BOAT HARBOR AND SMALL COMMERCIAL AIRPORT IN SOUTH PUNA.
HR100
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF MOVING ITS DANIEL K. INOUYE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY FROM HILO TO KAKAAKO TO INTEGRATE WITH THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND THE UNIVERSITY'S CANCER CENTER, AND MOVING THE COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES FROM THE MANOA CAMPUS TO HILO.
HR101
REQUESTING THE HAWAII RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT A SURVEY MEASURING THE INTEREST OF HAWAII RESTAURANTS IN ALLOWING DOGS INTO THEIR ESTABLISHMENTS.
HR102
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH THE HAWAII GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES PROGRAM.
HR103
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPAND ITS SENIOR CITIZEN VISITOR PROGRAM TO ALL ITS UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUSES.
HR106
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE STATUS AND PROGRESS OF THE HONOLULU RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT.
HR107
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S EFFORTS AND EFFICIENCY IN SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA.
HR133
REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A DRONE POLICY TASK FORCE AND RECOMMEND A STATEWIDE POLICY FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT THAT PROTECTS PRIVACY AND ALLOWS THE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE APPLICATIONS.
HR134
REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RESPECTIVE COUNTIES TO WORK TOGETHER FOR STATEWIDE INSTALLATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PEDESTRIAN ACTIVATED SIGNALS FOR CROSSWALKS.
HR136
URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH EDUCATION IN MIDDLE SCHOOL.
HR138 HD1
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO EXPEDITE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE REPLACEMENT WASH-DOWN STATIONS AT MAUNALUA BAY.
HR146
REQUESTING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CURRENT INCENTIVES FOR THE HIRING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
HR147
REQUESTING FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES TO CONSULT WITH HAWAII SMALL SCALE FARMERS, HAWAII SMALL SCALE PRODUCERS, AND AFFECTED PARTIES ON THE OFFSETTING OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT.
HR149 HD1
REQUESTING A CONVENING OF A MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS WORKING GROUP.
HR156
REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER THE FEASIBILITY OF LOWERING THE VOTING AGE TO SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND TO DEVELOP A PILOT PROGRAM.
HR157
NAMING THE NEW WAIMANALO ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL BUILDING IN HONOR OF AL LEWIS.
HR162
HONORING THE HAWAII STATE HONOREES AND DISTINGUISHED FINALISTS FOR THE 2015 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS.
HR168
CONGRATULATING THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY.
HR182
HONORING THE AMERICAN MASSAGE THERAPY ASSOCIATION-HAWAII CHAPTER AND THE MASSAGE THERAPISTS ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII ON THEIR 20TH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE MASSAGE AWARENESS DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL AND FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROMOTING THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AS INTEGRAL TO THE MAINTENANCE OF GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE OF HAWAII.