HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2015
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Rep. Sylvia Luke, Chair |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Romy M. Cachola |
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
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Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen |
Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi |
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Rep. Lynn DeCoite |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Jo Jordan |
Rep. Feki Pouha |
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Rep. Jarrett Keohokalole |
Rep. Gene Ward |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 27, 2015 |
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TIME: |
11:00 A.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A # 1
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST ANAERGIA INC. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Anaergia Inc. with the development of facilities for renewable non-fossil fuel production on Maui.
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EEP, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR SUNSTRONG LLC, A RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPER SERVING THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN PROVIDING ELECTRIC ENERGY. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to SunStrong LLC, a renewable energy developer, for the provision of electric energy and installation of renewable energy projects in Hawaii.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. Appropriates moneys to the HISC to contract with UHERO to establish an economic model formula to establish the impact and cost of mitigating the most significant invasive species in the State. Directs LRB, in coordination with HISC, to update its 2002 study to reflect costs and impact of mitigation efforts.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. Amends the State's objectives and policies relating to energy facility systems, including a policy of ensuring that fossil fuels such as liquefied natural gas be used only as a transitional, limited-term replacement of petroleum for electricity generation and not impede the development and use of renewable energy sources.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. Designates the State Hydrogen Implementation Coordinator. Establishes a Hydrogen Implementation Working Group. Requires the Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund to be used to provide funding for the implementation of hydrogen infrastructure.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. Requires UH to establish collective goal of becoming net-zero with respect to energy use by January 1, 2035. Establishes the University of Hawaii Net-zero Special Fund. Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects and for staff.
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EEP, HED, FIN |
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MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NATURAL RESOURCE GOALS OF THE ALOHA+ CHALLENGE. Appropriates funds for the natural resource goals of the Aloha+ Challenge.
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EEP/WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO CESSPOOLS. Provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a cesspool to a septic system or an aerobic treatment unit system, or connecting to a sewer system.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO CESSPOOLS. Prohibits new installation of a cesspool and new construction served by a cesspool after December 31, 2016. Authorizes DOH to develop rules for exceptions.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn program. Requires matching funds.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION. Addresses primary care physician shortages by appropriating funds for the Interdisciplinary Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Primary Care Training Program at Hilo Medical Center.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Appropriates funds to establish an advanced life support ambulance to be based in Puna on the island of Hawaii, including the acquisition of a vehicle and equipment and personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Makes an appropriation for one advanced life support ambulance to be based in Makalei on the island of Hawaii and to be used from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and to include a vehicle, equipment, and personnel costs.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Appropriates funds for the purchase of one ambulance unit and operational costs for one ambulance unit to service the area of Kakaako.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. Appropriates moneys to operate an additional emergency medical services unit in the Moanalua, Aliamanu, Red Hill, Salt Lake, and Foster Village areas.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM. Continues the Hospital Sustainability Program for one year. Appropriates funds out of the Hospital Sustainability Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2015-2016.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE NURSING FACILITY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM. Continues the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program for one additional year. Appropriates funds out of the Nursing Facility Sustainability Program Special Fund for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Requires birthing facilities to perform a pulse oximetry test or other medically accepted screening on newborns to screen for critical congenital heart defects. Requires birthing facilities to report certain critical congenital heart defect screening data to the Department of Health.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Establishes the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program by authorizing the Director of Finance to establish savings accounts that empower individuals with a disability and their families to save private funds to support the individual with a disability. Creates the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to post and update information on drugs formularies on their websites for the benefit of insureds, potential insureds, and providers.
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HLT/CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Authorizes the Department of Health (DOH) to maintain a forum on its website where specified state-licensed care facilities may post vacancy information. Requires DOH to convene a working group to discuss and provide feedback on the implementation and maintenance of the forum. Appropriates funds.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Appropriates funds for Department of Health lead poisoning prevention activities.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, requires a child to provide written documentation of a physical examination performed within the 12 months prior to attending seventh grade. Provides for provisional attendance if an exam is scheduled. Makes an appropriation.
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HLT, EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO STROKE CARE. Establishes a stroke coalition and a stroke database in the Department of Health.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE CYTOMEGALOVIRUS. Requires the Department of Health (DOH) to establish a public education program to inform and educate pregnant women and women who may become pregnant about cytomegalovirus. Requires DOH to convene a working group comprising various stakeholders to participate in the development of the public education program. Appropriates funds.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY SPECIAL FUND. A special fund is needed to deposit moneys from federal fines assessed against skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies during inspections conducted by the Department of Health on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These moneys cannot be comingled with any other federal or state funds.
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HLT, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. Sylvia Luke Chair |