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230 2014 HOUSE JOURNAL – 23RD DAY TWENTY-THIRD DAY Thursday, February 27, 2014 Gov. Msg. No. 234, dated February 18, 2014, transmitting the 2013 Report of the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, prepared by The House of Representatives of the Twenty-Seventh Legislature of the the Department of the Attorney General. State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2014, convened at 12:09 o'clock p.m., with Vice Speaker Mizuno presiding. Gov. Msg. No. 235, dated February 19, 2014, transmitting the 2011 Tax Credits Report, prepared by the Department of Taxation pursuant to The invocation was delivered by Representative Dee Morikawa, after Section 231-3.4(a), HRS. which the Roll was called showing all Members present with the exception of Representatives Har and Say, who were excused. SENATE COMMUNICATIONS On motion by Representative Cabanilla, seconded by Representative Fukumoto and carried, reading of the Journal was dispensed with and the The following communication from the Senate (Sen. Com. No. 34) was Journals of the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and received and announced by the Clerk: Eighth Days were approved. (Representatives Har and Say were excused.) Sen. Com. No. 34, transmitting S.B. No. 233, entitled: "A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO QUEEN LILIUOKALANI," which passed GOVERNOR'S MESSAGES Third Reading in the Senate on February 19, 2014. The following messages from the Governor (Gov. Msg. Nos. 222 On motion by Representative Cabanilla, seconded by Representative through 235) were received and announced by the Clerk and were placed Fukumoto and carried, the following Senate Bill passed First Reading by on file: title and further action was deferred: (Representatives Har, Nishimoto and Say were excused.) Gov. Msg. No. 222, dated January 24, 2014, transmitting the Report on Pesticide Use Revolving Fund for FY 2013, prepared by the Department of S.B. No. 233 Agriculture pursuant to Section 149A-13.5(f), HRS. Gov. Msg. No. 223, dated January 24, 2014, transmitting the DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund Report, prepared by the Department of Agriculture pursuant to Act 73, SLH 2010. The following departmental communications (Dept. Com. Nos. 74 through 76) were received by the Clerk and were placed on file: Gov. Msg. No. 224, dated February 3, 2014, transmitting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, Dept. Com. No. 74, from the University of Hawai'i, dated February 12, 2013, prepared by the Department of Accounting and General Services 2014, transmitting the Annual Report on Material Weaknesses and Fraud, pursuant to Section 40-5, HRS. pursuant to Act 87, Section 5, SLH 2013. Gov. Msg. No. 225, dated February 10, 2014, transmitting the Crime Dept. Com. No. 75, from the State Auditor, dated February 18, 2014, Victim Compensation Commission Annual Report, prepared by the transmitting the report, Review of Special Funds, Revolving Funds, Trust Department of Public Safety pursuant to Section 351-70, HRS. Funds, and Trust Accounts of the Departments of Defense and Land and Natural Resources, Report No. 14-04, pursuant to Section 23-9, HRS. Gov. Msg. No. 226, dated February 11, 2014, transmitting the Government Operations Report, prepared by the Department of Dept. Com. No. 76, from the University of Hawai'i, dated February 13, Transportation pursuant to Act 100, Section 7, SLH 1999. 2014, transmitting the Report on the Review of Current Policies Regarding Executive and Managerial Personnel, pursuant to Act 134, Section 134, Gov. Msg. No. 227, dated February 11, 2014, transmitting the Zipper SLH 2013. Lane Extension Feasibility report, prepared by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Act 320, SLH 2012. KA HUA ‘ŌLELO O KA LĀ Gov. Msg. No. 228, dated February 11, 2014, transmitting the annual HAWAIIAN WORD FOR THE DAY Safe Routes to School report; prepared by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 291C-3, HRS. Representative Hanohano presented Ka Hua 'Ōlelo O Ka Lā, the Hawaiian Word for the Day, as follows: Gov. Msg. No. 229, dated February 11, 2014, transmitting the Issuance of Bonds report, prepared by the Department of Transportation pursuant to "Mahalo ho'omalu 'ōlelo. Act 134, Sections 61, 62, 63 and 64, SLH 2013. Ka hua 'ōlelo o ka lā – Maha'oi. Maha'oi – Bold, impertinent, impudent, insolent, nervy, cheeky, rude, Gov. Msg. No. 230, dated February 11, 2014, transmitting the Bikeway forward, presumptuous, saucy, brazen. Literal Meaning – sharp temple. Projects and Expenditures report, prepared by the Department of Maha'oi nā kākau nūpepa. The reporters are rude. Transportation pursuant to Section 264-18, HRS. Maha'oi, 'oia ka hua 'ōlelo o ka lā. Rude, the Hawaiian Word of the Day. Mahalo." Gov. Msg. No. 231, dated February 11, 2014, transmitting the Transportation Improvement Special Fund report, prepared by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 264-19(E), HRS. ANNOUNCEMENTS Gov. Msg. No. 232, dated February 11, 2014, transmitting the Special Representative Luke, for the Committee on Finance, requested a waiver Maintenance Program report, prepared by the Department of of the 48-hour advanced notice requirement for the purpose of hearing the Transportation pursuant to Act 134, Section 140, SLH 2013. following measures today, at 2:05 p.m. in Conference Room 308, and the Chair "so ordered." Gov. Msg. No. 233, dated February 11, 2014, transmitting the Findings of the Task Force Established to Study Ways to Prevent or Control the H.B. No. 2344, Relating to Tax Appeals; Problem of Abandoned Tires Littering the Landscape report, prepared by H.B. No. 1572, Making Appropriations to the Department of the the Department of Health pursuant to Act 271, SLH 2012. Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Maui; 2014 HOUSE JOURNAL – 23RD DAY 231 H.B. No. 1596, HD 1, Relating to Literacy; Ms. Nani Medieros, Policy and Public Affairs Director at Hawaii H.B. No. 1841, HD 1, Relating to Homelessness; and Primary Care Association. H.B. No. 2565, Relating to Memorials. The motion was put to vote by the Chair and carried, and H.R. No. 45 "Mr. Speaker, additionally, your Committee on Finance requests the was adopted, with Representatives Har and McKelvey being excused. waiver of the 48-hour notice requirement for the purpose of conducting committee meeting for decision-making only on the following bills: At 12:30 o'clock p.m., the Chair declared a recess subject to the call of the Chair. H.B. No. 1999, Relating to Electric Utilities, which was previously heard on Thursday, February 20th; and The House of Representatives reconvened at 12:44 o'clock p.m. H.B. No. 2580, Relating to Labor, which was previously heard on Thursday, February 25th. SUSPENSION OF RULES "Both of these bills will have decision making at the same time in Room 308 at 2:05 today. Thank you very much." At this time, the Chair stated: "Members, please note that House Bill 1662 has been re-referred to the INTRODUCTIONS Committees on Agriculture and Education per Committee Referral Sheet Number 25. Additionally, House Bill 1993 has been re-referred to the The following introductions were made to the Members of the House: Committees on Human Services and Judiciary, and House Bill 2409 has been re-referred solely to the Committee on Judiciary per Committee Representative Rhoads introduced a visitor from Idaho, Mr. Paul Jagosh, Referral Sheet Number 25. The Committee on Veterans, Military & Legislative Advisor of Protect. International Affairs & Culture and the Arts and the Committee on Finance waived the referrals to these respective measures, and therefore it is Vice Speaker Mizuno introduced Ms. Vina Morales from Cebu City, appropriate for the House to consider action for passage on Third Philippines, actress and multi-award winning singer, Awit Awards best Reading." female recording artist and best album of the year; her father, Mr. Enrique Magdayao; managers, Sunny Tila, Joanne DeLeon, Baby Jose, Delia and At 12:45 o'clock p.m., Representative Saiki requested a recess and the Luisito Laurean; producer, Mr. Mario Palma; friends, Vina Van Bokhoven, Chair declared a recess subject to the call of the Chair. Agnes Reyes, Arlene Alquero, Juanita Tan; and Congress of Visayan Organizations President, May Besario Mizuno. The House of Representatives reconvened at 12:47 o'clock p.m. ORDER OF THE DAY On motion by Representative Saiki, seconded by Representative Cabanilla and carried, the rules were suspended to reconsider action INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS previously taken on H.B. No. 1662; H.B. No. 1993; and H.B. No. 2409. (FLOOR PRESENTATIONS) (Representative Har was excused) The following resolution (H.R. No. 45) was announced by the Clerk and the following action taken: RECONSIDERATION OF ACTION TAKEN H.R. No. 45, entitled: "HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE WAIANAE COAST COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTER FOR ITS On motion by Representative Saiki, seconded by Representative COMMITMENT TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE Cabanilla and carried, the House reconsidered its action previously taken PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII," was offered by Representative pursuant to the recommendations contained in Standing Committee Report Cabanilla. No. 294-14, recommending referral to the Committee on Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts; and Standing Representative Cabanilla moved that H.R. No. 45 be adopted, seconded Committee Report Nos. 459-14 and 275-14, recommending referral to the by Representative Awana. Committee on Finance. (Representative Har was excused.) Representative Cabanilla acknowledged and commended the dedication and commitment of the Waianae Cost Comprehensive Health Center SUSPENSION OF RULES professionals and staff, congratulated them on their recent milestones, and thanked them for improving health care and advancing quality of life of On motion by Representative Saiki, seconded by Representative their community. Cabanilla and carried, the rules were suspended for the purpose of considering certain House Bills for Third Reading by consent calendar.

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