RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

9:00 a.m.

Conference Room 016; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 614, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Limited civil liability for reporting health insurance fraud; SD: Establishes fraud investigations unit; HD: Adds offenses and penalties for health insurance fraud

Conferees:

Representatives B. Oshiro/Waters, Co-Chairs; Hamakawa, Pendleton

Senators Menor, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Baker, Kim, Kokubun, Whalen

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

9:00 a.m.

Conference Room 229; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 1342, HD1, SD1

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR YOUTH SERVICES.

Youth Service Centers Appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Kahikina/Shimabukuro, Co-Chairs; Hale, Ching

Senators Chun Oakland, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Ige, Sakamoto, Tsutsui, Slom

SB 1647, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED.

Toll-free statewide access to National Federation for the Blind Newsline service

Conferees:

Representatives Kahikina/Hiraki/Shimabukuro, Co-Chairs; Ching

Senators Chun Oakland, Chair; Menor, Co-Chair; Fukunaga, Inouye, Trimble

HB 129, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO BRIDGE TO HOPE.

Bridge to Hope Program Eligibility Expansion

Conferees:

Representatives Kahikina/M. Oshiro/Takai/Shimabukuro, Co-Chairs; Leong

Senators Chun Oakland, Chair; Sakamoto/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Inouye, Tsutsui, Hogue

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

9:00 a.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 426, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

SD: Creation of single State website to provide information to support the New Economy; HD: HCDA special facility revenue bonds for ocean science center construction

Conferees:

Representatives Schatz/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Waters, Leong

Senators Ige/Taniguchi/Inouye/Kim, Co-Chairs; Espero, Trimble

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

9:30 a.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 38, HD2

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

SD: HTA private legal counsel; HD2: HTA integrated marketing plan appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Hamakawa/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Ontai

Senators Kim, Chair; Hanabusa/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Tsutsui

SB 1462, HD2

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

Sports coordinator position and provisions related to HTA operations

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Herkes, Ontai

Senators Kim, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Sakamoto, Tsutsui, Slom

SB 1040, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.

TAT revenue for the Hawaii statewide trail and access program deposited in the special and development find

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Kanoho/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Ontai

Senators Kim, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Tsutsui, Hemmings

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

10:00 a.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 297, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO DRUGS.

Drugs: HSE - Drug Strike Force Program, Big Island Crystal Methmphetamine Prevention, Treatment and Community Anti-Drug Effforts Appropriations, Office of the Drug Czar / SEN - Big Island Adolescent Treatment Center and Community Anti-Drug Efforts Appropriations, County Police Department Grants

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa/Takamine, Co-Chairs; B. Oshiro, Pendleton

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Kokubun, Hogue

HB 176, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO THE WEED AND SEED PROGRAM.

Weed and Seed Program

Conferees:

Representatives Hamakawa/Ito/Mindo, Co-Chairs; Shimabukuro, Thielen

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Fukunaga, Kokubun, Hogue

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

10:00 a.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 248, SD3, HD1

RELATING TO THE CONVENTION CENTER.

Convention center enterprise special fund revenue deposit limit raised

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Marumoto

Senators Kim, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Espero, Sakamoto, Whalen

HB 1400, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO HOTEL CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING TAX CREDIT.

Hotel Construction and Remodeling Tax Credit Extension

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Schatz/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Ontai

Senators Kim, Chair; Fukunaga/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Tsutsui, Slom

SB 377, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Ko Olina Resort and Marina attractions and educationall facilities tax credit

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Schatz/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

Senators Kim, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Espero, Slom

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

10:30 a.m.

Conference Room 224; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 44, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Economic relief for airport concessionaires

Conferees:

Representatives Souki/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Caldwell, Pendleton

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Aduja, Espero, Kim, Kokubun

SB 464, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF A FIXED RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM.

DOT to develop action plan with OMPO and City and County of Honolulu

Conferees:

Representatives Souki/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Caldwell, Pendleton

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Aduja, Espero, Kim, Kokubun, Sakamoto

 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

10:30 a.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 1652, SD1

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE MEDICAID PRESCRIPTION DRUG REBATE SPECIAL FUND.

Medicaid Prescription Drug Rebate Special Fund Appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Takamine, Chair; Kawakami, Nakasone, Moses

Senators Menor, Chair; Chun Oakland/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Whalen

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

10:30 a.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1619, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Investment tax credit for Kalaeloa motor sports facility

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho/Ito/Chang/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Leong

Senators Fukunaga/Kawamoto/Inouye/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Kanno, Sakamoto, Trimble

SB 359, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO FILM INDUSTRY.

Motion picture and television production tax credits

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Schatz/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Marumoto

Senators Fukunaga/Ige/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Hooser, Kim, Kokubun, Trimble

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

10:45 a.m

Conference Room 016; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1446, SD2, HD1

RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.

Health care and biomedical technology to detect cancer in its early stages

Conferees:

Representatives Schatz/Arakaki/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Leong

Senators Baker/Ige/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Taniguchi, Hogue

SB 457, SD1, HD1

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE WAIPAHU COMMUNITY ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER AND YOUTH DAY CARE CENTER PILOT PROJECT.

Appropriation for two year pilot program

Conferees:

Representatives Nishimoto, Chair; Karamatsu, Wakai, Moses

Senators Baker/Taniguchi/Chun Oakland, Co-Chairs; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Hogue

SB 1519, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS.

SD: Allocation from tobacco settlement funds; HD: Appropriation from emergency and budget reserve fund

Conferees:

Representatives Arakaki/Nishimoto, Co-Chairs; Nakasone, Stonebraker

Senators Baker/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Chun Oakland, English, Kim, Kokubun

SB 1675, HD3

RELATING TO HEALTH.

SD: Certificate of need program amendments; HD: transfer of Executive Office of Aging from Governor's office to Department of Health

Conferees:

Representatives Arakaki/Hamakawa/Nishimoto, Co-Chairs; Pendleton

Senators Baker/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Chun Oakland, Inouye, Kokubun

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

11:00 a.m.

Conference Room 212; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 354, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Heat pump and ice storage systems tax credit extension

Conferees:

Representatives Morita/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Nakasone, Thielen

Senators English, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Kim, Taniguchi, Hemmings

SB 855, SD1, HD3

RELATING TO ENERGY.

SD: Alternative energy systems tax credit; HD: Energy efficiency policy review and evaluation; renewable energy technology income tax credit established

Conferees:

Representatives Schatz/Morita/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Thielen

Senators English, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Hemmings

SB 1505, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Invasive species council; importation or sale of salvinia molesta, etc. prohibited

Conferees:

Representatives Morita/Abinsay/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Halford

Senators English, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Hooser

SB 1239, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Biodiesel fuel; SD: Adds grease and grease trap disposal

Conferees:

Representatives Morita/Souki/Kawakami, Co-Chairs; Thielen

Senators English, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Baker, Hooser, Kim, Taniguchi

SB 506, HD2

RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ROYALTIES.

SD: Allocation for hydrogen research and development; HD: Hawaii Hydrogen Power Park Project appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Morita/Magaoay, Co-Chairs; Evans, Jernigan

Senators English, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Hooser, Inouye, Taniguchi, Hemmings

HB 1456, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.

Deposit Beverage Container Program Provisions

Conferees:

Representatives Morita/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Evans, Thielen

Senators English, Chair; Menor, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kim

HB 1294, SD1

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.

EIS Accepting Agency or Authority - SEN adds Requirement for Environmental Assessment for Proposed Wastewater Facilities with Exceptions

Conferees:

Representatives Morita/Nakasone, Co-Chairs; Evans, Bukoski

Senators English, Chair; Hooser, Co-Chair; Baker

 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

11:30 a.m.

Conference Room 224; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 528, SD2, HD1

RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF COUNTY LANDS AND IMPROVEMENTS.

Transfer of DOE-utilized lands and improvements in the county of Hawaii to the State

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho/Kaho`ohalahala, Co-Chairs; Magaoay, Meyer

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Inouye/Espero/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Taniguchi, Whalen

 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

11:30 a.m.

Conference Room 225; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 391, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Collective Bargaining: HSE - PEHF to Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Transition Provisions / SEN - Privatization Repeal

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Ito, Bukoski

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Kanno/Taniguchi/Espero, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Kokubun

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

1:00 p.m.

Conference Room 225; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1425, SD2, HD1

RELATING TO BUSINESS MENTORING OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS.

Demonstration program for youth and young adults in career and skills development

Conferees:

Representatives Schatz/M. Oshiro/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Leong

Senators Kanno, Chair; Fukunaga/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Slom

SB 1333, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICIALS IN THE JUDICIAL BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT.

Judicial salary commission to determine judges' salaries

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Nakasone, Jernigan

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Kokubun

SB 687, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO LEAVES OF ABSENCE.

IRS approved special pay plan; HD: Adds provision for pay of officers and employees on activie military service; nonforfeiture of service credits

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro, Chair; Ito, Mindo, Blundell

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Slom

SB 768, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Binding arbitration reinstated for units 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 13. HD: Adds essential worker definition and provisions

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Nakasone, Bukoski

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Espero, Kawamoto, Kokubun

SB 1332, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICIALS IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT.

Executive salary commission

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Nakasone, Bukoski

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui

SB 1438, HD1

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Unit 1

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Bukoski

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Whalen

SB 1439, HD1

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.

Units 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 13

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Meyer

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Whalen

SB 1440, HD1

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Unit 5 and DOE excluded personnel

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Moses

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Whalen

SB 1441, HD1

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Unit 7

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Bukoski

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Whalen

SB 1442, HD1

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

Unit 10

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Meyer

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Whalen

SB 1445, HD1

RELATING TO STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS.

Excluded employees - Office of the Auditor, Ethics Commission, LRB, Office of the Ombudsman

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Jernigan

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Whalen

HB 130, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO PENSION AND RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.

ERS Retirement Benefit Option - Spouse or Reciprocal Beneficiary: HSE - Consent Required / SEN - Notice Required; Allows Certain Employees to Specify Retirement Date

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Nakasone, Co-Chairs; Ito, Moses

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Hogue

HB 290, HD2, SD1

RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT.

Unemployment Insurance Benefits Extension

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Nakasone, Co-Chairs; Ito, Blundell

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui

HB 531, SD1

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.

Excluded Civil Service Employees Compensation and Benefit Packages Parity

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Nakasone, Jernigan

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui

HB 986, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO DEATH BENEFITS OF SURVIVING CHILDREN OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.

ERS Death Benefits for Surviving Dependents

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Mindo, Co-Chairs; Caldwell, Bukoski

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui

HB 1042, SD1

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

CB Unit 1 Appropriations

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Bukoski

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui

HB 1043, SD1

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.

CB Units 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 13 Appropriations

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Jernigan

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui

HB 1044, SD1

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

CB Unit 5 Appropriations

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Meyer

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui

HB 1045, SD1

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

CB Unit 7 Appropriations

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Moses

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui

HB 1046, SD1

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

CB Unit 10 Appropriations

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Bukoski

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui

HB 1047, SD1

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS.

CB Unit 11 Appropriations

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Jernigan

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui

SB 789, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS.

SD: Health fund transfer deadline extended; HD: Amends employer contribution rates for retirees; appropriation for employer contributions for retiree benefits

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Nakasone, Blundell

Senators Kanno, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Whalen

SB 830, SD1, HD3

RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.

Clarification of criminal history records check provisions

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Hamakawa/Shimabukuro, Co-Chairs; Pendleton

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; English, Kawamoto, Hogue

SB 1333, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICIALS IN THE JUDICIAL BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT.

Judicial salary commission to determine judges' salaries

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Nakasone, Jernigan

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Kokubun

 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

1:30 p.m.

Conference Room 224; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1262, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Hawaii procurement institute; procurement policy and procedure amendments

Conferees:

Representatives Hiraki/Magaoay, Co-Chairs; Herkes, Meyer

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Aduja, Espero, Sakamoto, Whalen

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

1:45 p.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 282, HD2, SD1

RELATING TO THE AUDITOR.

Office of the Auditor - Audit Revolving Fund and Fees

Conferees:

Representatives Magaoay/Nakasone, Co-Chairs; Luke, Halford

Senators Taniguchi, Chair; Kokubun, Tsutsui, Slom

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 224; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 1363, HD1, SD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A GRANT-IN-AID TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CLEAN SALT LAKE WATERWAY.

CCH G-I-A to Clean Salt Lake Waterway

Conferees:

Representatives Wakai, Chair; Karamatsu, Nakasone, Meyer

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Espero, Kokubun, Sakamoto, Whalen

SB 317, SD2, HD1

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION OF THE KOREAN WAR COMMISSION.

Additional funds for completion of activities

Conferees:

Representatives Hale/Shimabukuro, Co-Chairs; Kaho`ohalahala, Moses

Senators Kawamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Aduja, Kim, Kokubun

 

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1425, SD2, HD1

RELATING TO BUSINESS MENTORING OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS.

Demonstration program for youth and young adults in career and skills development

Conferees:

Representatives Schatz/M. Oshiro/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Leong

Senators Kanno, Chair; Fukunaga/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Kawamoto, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Slom

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 1509, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

South Kona Wilderness Area

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Karamatsu, Jernigan

Senators Inouye/Taniguchi/Espero, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Kokubun

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 329; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 919, SD1, HD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR BIOREMEDIATION RESEARCH.

Funds for evaluation, research and small-scale testing of statewide waterways sediment

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Ching

Senators English, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Hooser, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Hemmings

HB 281, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO STATE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.

DOE Control of School R&M Projects Prioritization

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Kawakami, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Tsutsui, Hogue

HB 1506, HD1, SD1

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR ISPED CLERK TYPISTS.

ISPED Educational Support Personnel Appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Kawakami, Co-Chairs; Evans, Leong

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Tsutsui, Kawamoto

HB 1176, HD1, SD1

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

DOE Projects under the Qualified Zone Academy Bond Program - G.O. Bonds Authorization

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Evans, Leong

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kawamoto, Hemmings

HB 292, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO THE SCHOOL PRIORITY FUND.

Schools Discretionary Funds Appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Shimabukuro, Co-Chairs; Evans, Leong

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kawamoto, Hogue

HB 314, HD1, SD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SCHOOL SECURITY GUARDS.

School Security Guards Mandatory Basic Training Program

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Waters, Co-Chairs; Evans, Blundell

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Kawamoto, Menor, Hogue

HB 32, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Education: HSE - BOE Community Meetings at School Complex Areas / SEN - Kindergarten Age and Pre-kindergarten Programs; Textbooks and Instructional Materials Provisions

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Mindo, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ching

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Hooser, Hogue

HB 289, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Education: HSE - Complex Areas / SEN - Regional Education Agencies

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Kawakami, Ching

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kawamoto, Hogue

SB 16, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Hawaii educator incentive program and special fund

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Takai/Waters, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Menor, Tsutsui, Hogue

SB 17, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Kindergarten entry age; SD: Adds provision allowing DOE to provide pre-kindergarten programs

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Chun Oakland, Hogue

SB 58, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO SCHOOL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.

Hawaii 3R's program and coordinator position

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Waters, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kawamoto, Hogue

SB 209, SD3, HD1

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Conversion of positions to support multi-track schools

Conferees:

Representatives M. Oshiro/Nakasone, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Moses

Senators Sakamoto/Kanno/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Hooser, Kawamoto

SB 1237, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

"Out-of-field teacher" definition and reporting; HD: Adds reporting of unlicensed teachers provisions; national certification support program and HTSB appropriations

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Waters, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Hooser, Hogue

SB 1381, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.

Emergency appropriation for Kapolei public library

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Evans, Mindo, Moses

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Kawamoto

SB 1700, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Funding mechanism for charter schools; SD: Establishes charter school education agency

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Waters, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Chun Oakland, Kawamoto, Hogue

HB 317, HD2, SD2

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

ERS - UH Employees with Multiple Part-time Appointments or Positions

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/M. Oshiro/Nakasone, Co-Chairs; Ontai

Senators Kanno/Sakamoto/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Kawamoto, Tsutsui, Slom

HB 418, HD1, SD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

UH Instructional Faculty Positions for Teacher Training

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Leong

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Tsutsui, Hogue

SB 402, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION.

Hawaii medical education council

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/Arakaki/Nishimoto, Co-Chairs; Ching

Senators Sakamoto/Baker/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Chun Oakland, Hogue

SB 534, SD2, HD1

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources appropriation for agricultural research and outreach programs

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Ching

Senators Inouye/Sakamoto/Taniguchi/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Kawamoto, Tsutsui, Whalen

SB 576, HD2

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Use of UH tuition and fees special fund for UH Foundation and alumni activities

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Kawamoto, Tsutsui

SB 748, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO NURSING EDUCATION.

Nursing education loan program establishes

Conferees:

Representatives Takai/Wakai, Co-Chairs; Tamayo, Ching

Senators Baker/Sakamoto/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Chun Oakland, Taniguchi, Tsutsui, Hogue

SB 16, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Hawaii educator incentive program and special fund

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Takai/Waters, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Menor, Tsutsui, Hogue

SB 17, SD1, HD1

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Kindergarten entry age; SD: Adds provision allowing DOE to provide pre-kindergarten programs

Conferees: Representatives Takumi/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Chun Oakland, Hogue

SB 58, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO SCHOOL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.

Hawaii 3R's program and coordinator position

Conferees:

Representatives Takumi/Waters, Co-Chairs; Evans, Ontai

Senators Sakamoto, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; Hooser, Kawamoto, Hogue

SB 209, SD3, HD1

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Conversion of positions to support multi-track schools

Conferees: Representatives M. Oshiro/Nakasone, Co-Chairs; Mindo, Moses

Senators Sakamoto/Kanno/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Hooser, Kawamoto

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

2:15 p.m.

Conference room 312; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 1303, SD1

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

OHA Reimbursement to State for Health Fund Contributions - SEN adds Administrator Salary Range

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho/M. Oshiro/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Moses

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Taniguchi, Co-Chair; English, Kokubun, Hogue

 

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

2:30 p.m.

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 155, HD2, SD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR PINEAPPLE RESEARCH.

Pineapple Research Appropriation

Conferees:

Representatives Abinsay/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Sonson, Halford

Senators Inouye/Espero/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; English, Taniguchi, Whalen

HB 293, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO THE FARMERS' MARKET.

Farmers' Market Economic Feasibility Study

Conferees:

Representatives Abinsay/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Sonson, Jernigan

Senators Inouye/Espero/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Aduja, English, Taniguchi, Whalen

SB 1034, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Transfer of agricultural lands from DLNR to DOA

Conferees:

Representatives Abinsay/Kanoho/Kaho`ohalahala, Co-Chairs; Halford

Senators Inouye/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Espero, Taniguchi, Tsutsui, Whalen

SB 1432, SD2, HD2

RELATING TO DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURE.

Kauai Tropical Fruit disinfestation facility refurbishment and incubator community kitchen

Conferees:

Representatives Abinsay/Karamatsu, Co-Chairs; Sonson, Halford

Senators Inouye/Kokubun, Co-Chairs; Espero, Hooser, Taniguchi, Whalen

SB 540, SD1, HD2

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.

Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation grant-in-aid; appropriation for pineapple research

Conferees:

Representatives Abinsay/Magaoay, Co-Chairs; Sonson, Ontai

Senators Inouye, Chair; Kokubun, Co-Chair; Espero, Taniguchi, Whalen

 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

2:30 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1393, SD2, HD1

RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT.

Establishment of department of corrections and department of law enforcement

Conferees:

Representatives Ito/M. Oshiro/Hamakawa/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Pendleton

Senators Hanabusa, Chair; Kawamoto/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; English, Kokubun, Hogue

 

RECONVENE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

2:30 p.m.

Conference Room 016; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 1629, SD1, HD2

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Exemptions for condominium common expenses paid by submanagers; hotel employee expenses paid by hotel operators, timeshares

Conferees:

Representatives Chang/Hiraki/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Leong

Senators Menor, Chair; Kim, Co-Chair; Taniguchi, Whalen

 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

3:00 p.m.

Conference Room 229; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 512, HD1, SD2

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Health: HSE - Abolish HHSC and Establish Division of Community Hospitals Administration / SEN - Next of Kin Access to Medical Records; Mental Health Patient's Record Disclosure for Insurance Reimbursement; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund Appropriations to Molokai General Hospital, Kahuku Hospital, Waianae District Comprehensive Health and Hospital Board Inc., Wahiawa General Hospital, St. Francis Medical Center, Hawaii Poison Center, Maui AIDs Foundation, Hana Community Health Clinic, DOH for Uninsured Care, Sexual Assault Treatment Center, Big Island Adolescent Poly-drug Abuse Treatment Center, Big Island Community Anti-Drug Efforts; Mental Health Parity Law Sunset Repeal

Conferees:

Representatives Arakaki/Hamakawa/Takamine, Co-Chairs; Nakasone, Halford

Senators Baker/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Chun Oakland, Kokubun, Tsutsui, Hogue

 

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Friday, April 25, 2003

4:00 p.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 1613, HD2, SD1

RELATING TO NORTH KOHALA.

Kohala Historical Sites State Monument - Acquire Adjacent Lands for Preservation

Conferees:

Representatives Kanoho/Kawakami, Co-Chairs; Magaoay, Jernigan

Senators Inouye/Taniguchi, Co-Chairs; Aduja, Espero, Kokubun, Whalen