HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2008

 

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro, Chair

Rep. Marilyn B. Lee, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Karen Leinani Awana

Rep. John Mizuno

Rep. Della Au Belatti

Rep. Bob Nakasone

Rep. Tom Brower

Rep. Karl Rhoads

Rep. Mele Carroll

Rep. Roland D. Sagum, III

Rep. Faye P. Hanohano

Rep. James Kunane Tokioka

Rep. Sharon E. Har

Rep. Colleen Rose Meyer

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu

Rep. Kymberly Marcos Pine

Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay

Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D.

Rep. Joey Manahan

 

 

NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING

 

DATE:

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

TIME:

1:15 P.M.

PLACE:

Conference Room 308

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

The following resolutions were heard by prior House Committees.  As such, there will only be decision making by the House Committee on Finance.

 

HCR 138, HD1

(HSCR1433-08)

Status

 

HR 119, HD1

(HSCR1432-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE'S TELEHEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE TO FORM A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT PRACTICES AND EQUIPMENT OF HAWAII'S TELEMEDICINE SYSTEM.

 

 

HLT, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 20, HD1

(HSCR1176-08)

Status

 

HR 20, HD1

(HSCR1175-08)

Status

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME OPERATORS WITH THE SERVICES NECESSARY TO ASSIST THEM IN PROVIDING CARE FOR ADULTS.

 

 

HSH/HLT, FIN

HCR 21, HD1

(HSCR1241-08)

Status

 

 

HR 21, HD1

(HSCR1240-08)

Status

URGING THE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP A STANDARDIZED, WORKABLE POLICY TO PROTECT THE ELDERLY WITHOUT COMPROMISING RESIDENT CARE, AND THAT ENCOURAGES MORE PEOPLE TO BECOME ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME OR COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOME OPERATORS.

 

 

HSH/HLT, FIN

HCR 43, HD1

(HSCR1547-08)

Status

REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA'S ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT.

 

 

HED, LMG, FIN

HCR 51

(HSCR1044-08)

Status

 

HR 50

(HSCR1043-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ASSESS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF REQUIRING CERVICAL CANCER VACCINATIONS FOR GIRLS BEFORE THEY ENTER THE SEVENTH GRADE.

 

 

HLT, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 60

(HSCR1487-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE AN INVENTORY OF CAMPING FACILITIES AND CAMPSITES AVAILABLE STATEWIDE AND REPORT ON THE CONDITIONS OF, AND PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH, EXISTING CAMPING FACILITIES AND CAMPSITES IN THE STATE.

 

 

WLH, FIN

HCR 68, HD1

(HSCR1494-08)

Status

 

HR 59, HD1

(HSCR1493-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST THE PACIFIC GATEWAY CENTER IN FINDING AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION TO LEASE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING THE KE'EHI COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER.

 

 

WLH, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 71, HD1

(HSCR1400-08)

Status

 

HR 62, HD1

(HSCR1399-08)

Status

URGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ONLY PURCHASE OR LEASE LARGE SCHOOL BUSES THAT HAVE AN OPERABLE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY AT ALL DESIGNATED SEATING POSITIONS AND SEAT BACKS THAT ARE AT LEAST TWENTY‑FOUR INCHES IN HEIGHT.

 

 

EDN, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 75, HD1

(HSCR1174-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE HAWAII'S FOOD READINESS AND FOOD SECURITY IN RESPONSE TO NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTERS.

 

 

AGR/PSM, FIN

HCR 76

(HSCR1455-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO FULLY TRANSITION ITS FACILITY TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

 

 

EEP, FIN

HCR 83, HD1

(HSCR1379-08)

Status

 

HR 67, HD1

(HSCR1378-08)

Status

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL  SERVICES STUDY AND EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF UPGRADING THE STATE’S PAYROLL AND PERSONNEL SYSTEMS.

 

 

LAB, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 115

(HSCR1389-08)

Status

 

HR 98

(HSCR1388-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE REPAIRING AND REPAVING OF SURFACE STREETS ALONG FARRINGTON HIGHWAY IN LEEWARD OAHU.

 

 

TRN, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 119

(HSCR1076-08)

Status

 

HR 101

(HSCR1075-08)

Status

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO BEGIN REBUILDING THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH BY 2012.

 

 

HED, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 136, HD1

(HSCR1496-08)

Status

 

HR 117, HD1

(HSCR1495-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE INMATE CONSERVATION CORPS PILOT PROGRAM.

 

 

PSM/WLH, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 158, HD1

(HSCR1182-08)

Status

 

HR 131, HD1

(HSCR1181-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS OF ALLOWING THE CAMPUS CEILING FOR NONRESIDENT ENROLLMENTS TO BE SET ON A CAMPUS-BY-CAMPUS BASIS, OR ALTERNATIVELY, OF LIFTING THE CEILINGS.

 

 

HED, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 170

(HSCR1351-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP, OFFER, AND EXPAND PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE COURSES.

 

 

HED/EDN, FIN

HCR 187

(HSCR1530-08)

Status

 

HR 157

(HSCR1529-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A SMOKING CESSATION BENEFIT TO HAWAII QUEST BENEFICIARIES.

 

 

HLT/HSH, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 223

(HSCR1391-08)

Status

 

HR 190

(HSCR1390-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE HONOLULU DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HONOLULU DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF REALIGNING HAKIMO ROAD AT THE JUNCTION WITH FARRINGTON HIGHWAY.

 

TRN, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 224

(HSCR1393-08)

Status

 

HR 191

(HSCR1392-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW AND UPDATE PRIOR STUDIES RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND FEASIBILITY OF AN ALTERNATE ROUTE INTO AND OUT OF THE WAIANAE COAST ON OAHU.

 

 

TRN, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 225, HD1

(HSCR1397-08)

Status

 

HR 192, HD1

(HSCR1396-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT OF POST FELIX CONSENT DECREE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND FUNDING.

 

 

HLT/EDN, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 235, HD1

(HSCR1457-08)

Status

 

HR 198, HD1

(HSCR1456-08)

Status

SUPPORTING FEDERAL TAX INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES.

 

 

EEP, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 237

(HSCR1492-08)

Status

 

HR 200

(HSCR1491-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF A PRIVATE-PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP A BOAT MARINA NEAR KEEHI LAGOON.

 

 

WLH, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 247

(HSCR1407-08)

Status

 

HR 209

(HSCR1406-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO WAIVE SINGLE STATE AGENCY REQUIREMENTS WITH REGARD TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS UNDER THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM.

 

 

PSM, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 258

(HSCR1488-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING TO COORDINATE THE CITY AND STATE AGENCIES IN ADDRESSING THE OVERGROWTH OF VEGETATION ON KAHALA BEACH .

 

WLH, FIN

HCR 260, HD1

(HSCR1452-08)

Status

 

HR 221, HD1

(HSCR1451-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE PROGRAMS DEVELOPED BY THE KULANI CORRECTIONAL FACILITY THAT WOULD AID IN THE REVITALIZATION OF STATE AGRICULTURE.

 

AGR/PSM, FIN

HCR 265

(HSCR1502-08)

Status

 

HR 225

(HSCR1501-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN THEREFOR RELOCATING THE KAPAA PUBLIC LIBRARY.

 

 

EDN, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 290

(HSCR1504-08)

Status

 

HR 242

(HSCR1503-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS TO USE A DEBIT CARD SYSTEM FOR PURCHASING SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND OTHER RELATED CURRICULUM SUPPORT SUPPLIES.

 

 

EDN, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 295

(HSCR1355-08)

Status

 

HR 246

(HSCR1354-08)

Status

OFFERING SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENHANCE AND DIVERSIFY ITS SOURCES OF REVENUE AND MAXIMIZE USE OF ITS FACILITIES.

 

 

HED, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 302

(HSCR1439-08)

Status

 

HR 252

(HSCR1438-08)

Status

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ADOPT A "COMPLETE STREETS" POLICY.

 

 

TRN, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 306, HD1

(HSCR1440-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY HAWAII SUSTAINABLE INTERISLAND TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE.

 

TRN, FIN

HCR 314

(HSCR1484-08)

Status

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A REHABILITATIVE AND RELATED SERVICES GRADUATE SCHOOL LOAN PROGRAM WITHIN ITS CENTER ON DISABILITY STUDIES.

 

HED, FIN

HCR 329, HD1

(HSCR1500-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT HAWAII LABOR HISTORY.

 

EDN/LAB, FIN

HCR 356

(HSCR1442-08)

Status

 

HR 293

(HSCR1441-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONSULT WITH OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO OPTIMIZE THE USE OF THE KULA VACUUM COOLING PLANT.

 

 

EDB/AGR, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 358, HD1

(HSCR1531-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO SOLICIT PUBLIC INPUT AND EXAMINE METHODS OTHER THAN THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE PROCESS TO OVERSEE PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS ORGANIZATIONS' EXPENDITURES AND ENSURE PROPER CHECKS AND BALANCES.

 

EDB, FIN

HCR 361

(HSCR1411-08)

Status

 

HR 297

(HSCR1410-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE MAUI COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY TO PREPARE A DISASTER CONTINGENCY PLAN TO MAINTAIN CONTINUED TRANSPORTATION ACCESS ALONG THE HANA HIGHWAY, INCLUDING ITS ONE-LANE BRIDGES, DURING CATASTROPHIC EVENTS.

 

 

PSM, FIN

 

 

 

HCR 362, HD1

(HSCR1435-08)

Status

 

HR 298, HD1

(HSCR1434-08)

Status

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING REAL PROPERTY TAX HARDSHIP EXEMPTIONS TO ASSIST RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS IN JEOPARDY OF LOSING THEIR PROPERTY DUE TO COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RECOVERING FROM NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTERS.

 

 

PSM/CPC, FIN

 

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________________________________________

Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro

Chair