HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

STATE OF HAWAII

TWENTY-SEVENTH STATE LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION, 2014

 

 

March 20, 2014

 

 

36th Day

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

 

Invocation -

Mr. Nicholas James Vujicic

Life Without Limbs

 

1.         Roll Call

 

2.         Reading of the Journal

 

3.         Messages from the Governor

 

4.         Senate Communications

 

ORDER OF THE DAY

 

5.         Floor Presentations

 

 

 

H.R. No. 209

CONGRATULATING MICHELLE KAY AS THE 2013 MILKEN EDUCATOR AWARD RECIPIENT, BRYAN RANKIE AS THE 2013 MILKEN EDUCATOR TEACHER OF PROMISE AWARD RECIPIENT, LAURA FUKUMOTO AND DAVE MORISHIGE AS THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2012 PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHING, CHRISTEL COLLINS AS THE 2013 STATE LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR, AND EDWIN KAMIKAWA AS THE 2013 LIBRARIAN OF EXCELLENCE.

 


 

6.         Reports of Standing Committees

 

            HIGHER EDUCATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1065-14

S.B. No. 2039, H.D. 1

 

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE.

(College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at the University of Hawaii; Appropriation)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE                                                 

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1066-14

S.B. No. 3077, S.D. 1

 

RELATING TO THE MAALAEA SMALL BOAT HARBOR.

(Maalaea Small Boat Harbor; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Capital Improvement Project; Appropriation)

 

PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE                                                                                       

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1067-14

S.B. No. 2677, S.D. 2

 

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AS THE STATE'S SHARE OF JOINT FUNDING WITH THE COUNTY TO CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS TO WAIMEA DISTRICT/REGIONAL PARK.

(County of Hawaii; Waimea District Park/Regional Park Funding; GO Bonds)

 

PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE                                                                                       

 

            EDUCATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1068-14

S.B. No. 2517, S.D. 2

 

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

(State Public Charter School Commission; Facilities Funding; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation)

 

PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE                                                                                       

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1069-14

S.B. No. 2236, S.D. 2

 

RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

(Executive Office on Early Learning; Department of Education; Charter Schools; Public Preschools; Appropriation)

 

PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE                                                                                       

 

            AGRICULTURE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1070-14

S.B. No. 3023, S.D. 2

 

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND MARKETING OF THE ULU BREADFRUIT.

(Agriculture; ‘Ulu; Appropriation)

 

PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE                                                                                       

 

            ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS/AGRICULTURE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1071-14

S.B. No. 2397, S.D. 2

 

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

(Economic Development; High Technology Development Corporation; Agricultural Technology Park; Agritourism)

 

PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE                                                                                       

 

            TRANSPORTATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1072-14

S.B. No. 2729, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES.

(Mobile Electronic Devices; Highway Safety)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO JUDICIARY                                              

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1073-14

S.B. No. 2329, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO PROVISIONAL LICENSES.

(Provisional and Drivers Licenses; Requirement Waivers; Out-of-State)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO JUDICIARY                                              

 

            TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC SAFETY

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1074-14

S.B. No. 2589, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

(Harbor Police; Department of Public Safety; Transfer)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE                                                 

 

            TOURISM

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1075-14

S.B. No. 2968, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO TOURISM STIMULUS INITIATIVES.

(Income Tax Credit; Hotel Construction and Renovation)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE                                                 

 

            HOUSING/HUMAN SERVICES

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1076-14

S.B. No. 2541, S.D. 1

 

RELATING TO ELDERLY HOUSING.

(Elderly Housing; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Appropriation)

 

PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE                                                                                       

 

            HOUSING

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1077-14

S.B. No. 2442, S.D. 1

 

RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

(Affordable Housing; Rental Housing Trust Fund; Appropriation)

 

PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE                                                                                       

 

            CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1078-14

S.B. No. 2958, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO ONLINE PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS.

(Cybersquatting; Domain Names; Online Protection; Individual and Business Rights; Bad Faith Intent)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO JUDICIARY                                              

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1079-14

S.B. No. 2368, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF CHARITABLE ASSETS.

(Protection of Charitable Assets; Attorney General)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO JUDICIARY                                              

 

 

 

 

            AGRICULTURE

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1080-14

S.B. No. 2343

 

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION, CONTROL, OUTREACH, RESEARCH, AND PLANNING.

(Invasive Species Council; Appropriation)

 

PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO FINANCE                                                                                       

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1081-14

S.B. No. 2026, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.

(Penal Code; Animal Cruelty; Slaughter or Trafficking of Pet Animals for Human Consumption)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, REFER TO JUDICIARY                                              

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1082-14

H.R. No. 119

 

URGING MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION WITH FUNDING FOR THE LONG-TERM RESTORATION OF KAHOOLAWE.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                 

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1083-14

H.C.R. No. 158

 

URGING MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION WITH FUNDING FOR THE LONG-TERM RESTORATION OF KAHOOLAWE.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                 

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1084-14

H.R. No. 62

 

REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND CHAIR A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP THE MEANS TO ALLOW PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE HAIKU STAIRS AREA.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                 

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1085-14

H.C.R. No. 87

 

REQUESTING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE AND CHAIR A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP THE MEANS TO ALLOW PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE HAIKU STAIRS AREA.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                 

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1086-14

H.R. No. 89

 

REQUESTING COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF INSTALLING NEW LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AT STATE FACILITIES.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                 

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1087-14

H.C.R. No. 124

 

REQUESTING COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF INSTALLING NEW LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AT STATE FACILITIES.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                 

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1088-14

H.C.R. No. 38

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS LOCATED IN HEEIA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING PIER.

 

REFER TO OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS                                                  

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1089-14

H.C.R. No. 15

 

APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 41-669 INOAOLE STREET, WAIMANALO, HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                 

 

            HEALTH

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1090-14

H.R. No. 74

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY TREATMENT OF OROFACIAL ANOMALIES.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE                                                               

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1091-14

H.C.R. No. 100

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY TREATMENT OF OROFACIAL ANOMALIES.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE                                                               

 

            HEALTH

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1092-14

H.R. No. 107

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL SERVICES FOR WOMEN WITH DENSE BREAST TISSUE.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE                                                               

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1093-14

H.C.R. No. 149

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL SERVICES FOR WOMEN WITH DENSE BREAST TISSUE.

 

REFER TO CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE                                                               

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1094-14

H.R. No. 160

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION AND ITS REGIONAL BOARDS TO SUBMIT PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING ITS OPERATING DEFICITS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                 

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1095-14

H.C.R. No. 203

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION AND ITS REGIONAL BOARDS TO SUBMIT PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING ITS OPERATING DEFICITS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                 

 

            HEALTH

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1096-14

H.R. No. 51

 

REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SYSTEM OF REGISTERED DISPENSARIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DISPENSE MEDICAL MARIJUANA.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY                                              

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1097-14

H.C.R. No. 74

 

REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SYSTEM OF REGISTERED DISPENSARIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DISPENSE MEDICAL MARIJUANA.

 

REFER TO JUDICIARY                                              

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1098-14

H.C.R. No. 141

 

URGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTION PLAN TO MITIGATE IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE CRITICAL SHORTAGES OF PHYSICIANS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

 

REFER TO HIGHER EDUCATION                            

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1099-14

H.C.R. No. 186, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF PROHIBITING SMOKING ON ALL OF HAWAII'S BEACHES.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS                   

 

            JUDICIARY

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1100-14

S.B. No. 2094, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

RELATING TO COMPUTER DAMAGE.

(Honolulu Prosecutor's Package; Computer Damage)

 

AS AMENDED, PASS SECOND READING, PLACE ON THE CALENDAR FOR THIRD READING                                                                     

 

 

 

7.         Announcements

 

 

Committee Referral Sheet No. 38