HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

STATE OF HAWAII

TWENTY-EIGHTH STATE LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION, 2016

 

 

April 18, 2016

 

 

49th Day

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

 

Invocation -

Pastor Atama Vakalalabure

First Assembly of God

 

1.         Roll Call

 

2.         Reading of the Journal

 

3.         Messages from the Governor

 

4.         Senate Communications

 

 

Received communication informing the House that the Senate has agreed to amendments proposed by the House, and has passed the following Senate Bills on Final Reading:

 

S.B. No. 2163, S.D. 2, H.D. 2

S.B. No. 2181, S.D. 2, H.D. 2

S.B. No. 2383, S.D. 2, H.D. 2

S.B. No. 2552, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

S.B. No. 2553, H.D. 1

S.B. No. 2607, S.D. 2, H.D. 2

S.B. No. 2660, H.D. 2

S.B. No. 2675, S.D. 1, H.D. 2

S.B. No. 2906, H.D. 2

S.B. No. 2912, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

S.B. No. 2914, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

S.B. No. 2916, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

S.B. No. 2921, H.D. 1


ORDER OF THE DAY

 

 

5.         Reports of Standing Committees

 

            PUBLIC SAFETY

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1713-16

S.C.R. No. 97

 

URGING THE STATE TO ESTABLISH THE PUUHONUA PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE CONTINUED REHABILITATION OF POST-INCARCERATED PERSONS, PAROLEES, AND PROBATIONERS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1714-16

S.C.R. No. 33

 

REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO ASSIST THE STATE IN NEGOTIATING WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE FEDERAL DETENTION CENTER, HONOLULU.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1715-16

S.C.R. No. 20, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

ESTABLISHING A SISTER-STATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE STATE OF GOA OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

            VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1716-16

S.C.R. No. 48

 

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ORDER THAT WHENEVER THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES IS FLOWN ON A PERMANENT FLAGPOLE IN FRONT OF THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING, THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF FAMILIES' POW/MIA FLAG SHALL BE FLOWN ON THE SAME HALYARD.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1717-16

S.C.R. No. 96, S.D. 2, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ALI‘I MEMORIAL ART ADVISORY TASK FORCE.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1718-16

S.C.R. No. 163, S.D. 1

 

COMMEMORATING AND HONORING THE LIFE OF ROBERT WILLIAM KALANIHIAPO WILCOX, AN ENDURING PATRIOT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF NATIVE HAWAIIANS, WHO SERVED AS HAWAII'S FIRST ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            HEALTH/EDUCATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1719-16

S.C.R. No. 44, S.D. 1

 

REQUESTING A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            HEALTH/EDUCATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1720-16

S.C.R. No. 30, S.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION TO COLLABORATE ON EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND MATERIALS ABOUT THE HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS VACCINE THAT CAN BE PROVIDED TO PARENTS OF PUBLIC MIDDLE AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL CHILDREN.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1721-16

S.C.R. No. 16

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL AND STEPS, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1722-16

S.C.R. No. 17, S.D. 1

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT MAKAHA, WAIANAE, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL, AND FOR THE USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1723-16

S.C.R. No. 18, S.D. 1

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT SAND ISLAND, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT, AND REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING FLOATING DOCK.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1724-16

S.C.R. No. 19, S.D. 1

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KUKUIULA, KOLOA, KAUAI, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING ROCK SEAWALL, AND FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1725-16

S.C.R. No. 68

 

URGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR ITS FIVE HUNDRED ELEVEN ACRES OF THE FORMER GALBRAITH ESTATE.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1726-16

S.C.R. No. 83

 

REQUESTING THE ACCESS HAWAII COMMITTEE, HAWAII INFORMATION CONSORTIUM, AND EACH STATE AGENCY WHO CURRENTLY HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HAWAII INFORMATION CONSORTIUM TO COLLABORATE AND PROVIDE THE LEGISLATURE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT REGARDING THE ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES OF THE STATE'S INTERNET PORTAL.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1727-16

S.C.R. No. 164

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE, AND DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF GRANTING AN EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FROM THE STATE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            HEALTH

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1728-16

S.C.R. No. 140, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

            HUMAN SERVICES/HOUSING

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1729-16

S.C.R. No. 60

 

REQUESTING THE REVISION OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SO THAT HOUSING SUBSIDIES THROUGH THE SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM PAID DIRECTLY TO AN APPLICANT OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE CALCULATION OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1730-16

S.C.R. No. 71, S.D. 1

 

DESIGNATING APRIL 28, 2016, AS "WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY" IN HAWAII IN MEMORY OF WORKERS KILLED, INJURED, OR DISABLED IN THE WORKPLACE.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1731-16

S.C.R. No. 132

 

REQUESTING STATE DEPARTMENTS AND THE SEVERAL COUNTIES TO AFFIRM THE TENETS AND PRINCIPLES FOUND IN THE CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1732-16

S.C.R. No. 10

 

APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 41-648 INOAOLE STREET, WAIMANALO, HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1733-16

S.C.R. No. 11

 

APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 47-394 KEOHAPA PLACE, KANEOHE, HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1734-16

S.C.R. No. 12

 

APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 95-029 KUAHELANI AVENUE, NO. 128, MILILANI, HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1735-16

S.C.R. No. 13

 

APPROVING THE SALE OF THE LEASED FEE INTEREST IN 94-946 MEHEULA PARKWAY, NO. 264, MILILANI, HAWAII.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                


 

 

            WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1736-16

S.C.R. No. 45, S.D. 1

 

AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF PERPETUAL NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF EXISTING SEAWALL AND LANDSCAPING OF EASEMENT AREA AT LAHAINA ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            WATER & LAND/OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1737-16

S.C.R. No. 7

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIOHULI-KEOKEA (KIHEI), WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII, FOR THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1738-16

S.C.R. No. 125, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

EXPRESSING ENDORSEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR A UNIQUE AND AGGRESSIVE APPROACH BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO USE DURABLE AND TEMPORARY GEO-SYNTHETIC MATERIALS AS NECESSARY FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE KAANAPALI BEACH WALK FROM SHORELINE HAZARDS UNTIL THE BEACH NOURISHMENT PROGRAM AT KAANAPALI BEACH CAN BE COMPLETED.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

            EDUCATION/HUMAN SERVICES

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1739-16

S.C.R. No. 153, S.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A TWO-YEAR PILOT PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ON A BLOCK BASIS IN ADDITION TO ON A ONE-TO-ONE BASIS.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            EDUCATION

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1740-16

S.C.R. No. 110, S.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO AFFIRM ITS COMMITMENT TO UPHOLD THE TENETS OF TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENT ACT OF 1972.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1741-16

S.C.R. No. 146, S.D. 1

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO WORK WITH A SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE TO DEVELOP A PROOF OF CONCEPT FOR THE PLANNING AND DESIGNING OF A GYMNASIUM AT ANUENUE SCHOOL.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1742-16

S.C.R. No. 154, S.D. 1, H.D. 1

 

REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE PER-PUPIL FUNDING SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SYSTEM FULFILLS ITS STATUTORY PURPOSE OF EQUALIZING OPERATIONAL FUNDING AMONG PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

 

AS AMENDED, REFER TO FINANCE                   

 

            OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS/WATER & LAND

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1743-16

S.C.R. No. 9

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT HEEIA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE USE, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING BOAT DOCK CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1744-16

S.C.R. No. 14

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAIPAPAU, KOOLAULOA, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING ROCK SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1745-16

S.C.R. No. 15

 

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING PIER, AND FOR USE, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.

 

REFER TO FINANCE                                                

 

            HEALTH

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1746-16

S.C.R. No. 106

 

RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS SEPSIS AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII, AND THE THIRTEENTH DAY IN SEPTEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS HAWAII SEPSIS DAY.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

            HEALTH/HUMAN SERVICES

 

            Stand. Comm. Rep. No. 1747-16

S.C.R. No. 85, S.D. 1

 

AFFIRMING SUPPORT OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD, RECOGNIZING ITS VITAL ROLE IN PROVIDING HEALTH CARE, AND DENOUNCING VIOLENCE TOWARDS ABORTION PROVIDERS AND THEIR PATIENTS.

 

FOR ADOPTION                                                         

 

 

 

6.         Introduction of Resolutions

 

 

H.C.R. No. 207

CALLING FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPOINTING THE OMBUDSMAN, THE DIRECTOR OF THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, AND THE AUDITOR.

 

7.         Announcements

 

 

Committee Referral Sheet No. 50

Committee Referral Sheet No. 51