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328 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL – 25TH DAY TWENTY-FIFTH DAY Tuesday, March 5, 2013 CONSENT CALENDAR The House of Representatives of the Twenty-Seventh Legislature of the UNFINISHED BUSINESS State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2013, convened at 9:07 o'clock a.m., with Speaker Souki presiding. At this time, the Chair stated: The invocation was delivered by Reverend Irene Matsumoto of Palolo "Members, there will be no discussion on these items as they have been Kwannon Temple, after which the Roll was called showing all Members agreed to by this Body for placement on the Consent Calendar." present with the exception of Representative Oshiro, who was excused. By unanimous consent, reading and approval of the Journal of the House Representatives McKelvey and Rhoads, for the Committee on Consumer of Representatives of the Twenty-Fourth Day was deferred. Protection & Commerce and the Committee on Judiciary, presented a report (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 753) recommending that H.B. No. 977, HD 1, as amended in HD 2, pass Third Reading. SENATE COMMUNICATIONS On motion by Representative Saiki, seconded by Representative Awana The following communications from the Senate (Sen. Com. Nos. 41 and and carried, the report of the Committee was adopted and H.B. No. 977, 42) were received and announced by the Clerk: HD 2, entitled: "A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION," passed Third Reading by a vote of 51 ayes. Sen. Com. No. 41, transmitting S.C.R. No. 32, entitled: "SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES Representative Rhoads, for the Committee on Judiciary, presented a CONGRESS TO RENAME THE KILAUEA POINT LIGHTHOUSE report (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 760) recommending that H.B. No. 1132, as LOCATED ON THE ISLAND OF KAUAI, HAWAII, IN HONOR OF amended in HD 1, pass Third Reading. THE LATE SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE," which was adopted by the Senate on March 1, 2013. Representative Saiki moved that the report of the Committee be adopted, and that H.B. No. 1132, HD 1 pass Third Reading, seconded by Sen. Com. No. 42, transmitting S.C.R. No. 43, entitled: "SENATE Representative Awana. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE, WHEN APPROPRIATE, Representative Ohno's written remarks in support of the measure are as ROUTE 200 ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII AS THE DANIEL K. follows: INOUYE LEGACY HIGHWAY," which was adopted by the Senate on March 1, 2013. "Transparent and open government begins with elected officials. Passage of HB 1132 is a step forward for all of us to keep ourselves and Representative Saiki moved that S.C.R. No. 32 be adopted, seconded by other officials accountable as we work to serve the people of Hawaii. Our Representative Awana. willingness to be up front with the public about potential conflicts of interest creates the foundation for a governing body the people can trust." Representative Kawakami rose to speak in support of the measure, stating: The motion was put to vote by the Chair and carried, and the report of the Committee was adopted and H.B. No. 1132, HD 1, entitled: "A BILL "In strong support. Kodomo no tame ni. For the sake of the children. FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL Mahalo to Senator Inouye, his family and to the 'Go For Broke' INTERESTS STATEMENTS," passed Third Reading by a vote of 51 generation." ayes. The motion was put to vote by the Chair and carried, and S.C.R. No. 32 Representatives Tsuji and McKelvey, for the Committee on Economic was adopted, with Representatives Oshiro and Nishimoto being excused. Development & Business and the Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce, presented a report (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 761) recommending On motion by Representative Saiki, seconded by Representative Awana that H.B. No. 811, HD 1, as amended in HD 2, pass Third Reading. and carried, S.C.R. No. 43 was adopted, with Representatives Oshiro and Nishimoto being excused. On motion by Representative Saiki, seconded by Representative Awana and carried, the report of the Committee was adopted and H.B. No. 811, HD 2, entitled: "A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO ENERGY INTRODUCTIONS INFORMATION REPORTING," passed Third Reading by a vote of 51 ayes. The following introduction was made to the Members of the House: Representative Luke, for the Committee on Finance, presented a report Representative Luke introduced Finance staff: Mr. Randall Hiyoto, (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 764) recommending that H.B. No. 332, as amended research chief; Ms. Stacey Tagala, research supervisor; Ms. Emily Makini, in HD 1, pass Third Reading. Ms. Kristen Chun, Ms. Kelcie Nagata and Ms. Sheryll Yotsuda, researchers; Mr. Jo Hamasaki and his assistants, Ms. Christie Pang and On motion by Representative Saiki, seconded by Representative Awana Ms. Kelli Ann Uehara; Ms. Linnea Schuster, office manager; Ms. Kaui and carried, the report of the Committee was adopted and H.B. No. 332, Alapa and Ms. Mary Watts, office staff. HD 1, entitled: "A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY," passed Third Reading by a vote of 51 ayes. ORDER OF THE DAY Representative Luke, for the Committee on Finance, presented a report (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 779) recommending that H.B. No. 471, as amended SUSPENSION OF RULES in HD 1, pass Third Reading. On motion by Representative Awana, seconded by Representative Representative Saiki moved that the report of the Committee be adopted, Fukumoto and carried, the rules were suspended for the purpose of and that H.B. No. 471, HD 1 pass Third Reading, seconded by considering certain House Bills for Third Reading by consent calendar. Representative Awana. 2013 HOUSE JOURNAL – 25TH DAY 329 Representative Ohno's written remarks in support of the measure are as cause damage to the emotional and mental state of returning service follows: members. "I support the work to make our state more efficient and this bill would "I'm pleased to see our four-year effort culminate in this lifesaving provide a win-win situation for all stakeholders. The Starlight Reserve veterans court because I have witnessed first-hand the devastation to our Committee provides insight that provides dual benefits for the citizens of soldiers and their families when they turn to drugs or abuse various Hawaii. First, its work keeps our Hawaiian night skies bright and clear to substances. In many instances, their substance abuse is compounded by enhance the natural beauty of our islands. Additionally, it saves our state – combat stress related conditions like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and therefore our hard-working taxpayers – time, money and resources (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), depression, etc. Lives that have through more effective lighting solutions." honorably served our country during the war disintegrate and are shattered when they return home and are not helped. We owe our soldiers better. The motion was put to vote by the Chair and carried, and the report of the Committee was adopted and H.B. No. 471, HD 1, entitled: "A BILL "Hawaii's Judiciary has achieved significant success in problem-solving FOR AN ACT RELATING TO STARLIGHT RESERVE," passed Third and treatment courts that rehabilitate offenders, reduce incarceration costs, Reading by a vote of 51 ayes. and ensure public safety. The Hawaii Veterans Court will be the only Veterans Court in the nation to expand and enhance services to target Representative Luke, for the Committee on Finance, presented a report National Guard and Reserve soldiers. With the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 781) recommending that H.B. No. 395, HD 1, as 30 percent of the troops are National Guard and Reserve soldiers. Once amended in HD 2, pass Third Reading. these soldiers return, their experience with reintegration into civilian life is vastly different than active duty soldiers and warrants tailored solutions. On motion by Representative Saiki, seconded by Representative Awana and carried, the report of the Committee was adopted and H.B. No. 395, "The most important aspect of the program is that it brings the courts HD 2, entitled: "A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO YOUTH," passed together with the VA department. We owe it to our veterans. This court Third Reading by a vote of 51 ayes. will definitely save families, careers and lives. Representative Luke, for the Committee on Finance, presented a report "For these reasons, I support this measure and urge my colleagues to do (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 785) recommending that H.B. No. 1430, HD 1, as the same. Thank you." amended in HD 2, pass Third Reading. The motion was put to vote by the Chair and carried, and the report of On motion by Representative Saiki, seconded by Representative Awana the Committee was adopted and H.B. No. 196, HD 1, entitled: "A BILL and carried, the report of the Committee was adopted and H.B. No. 1430, FOR AN ACT RELATING TO VETERANS TREATMENT COURT," HD 2, entitled: "A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN passed Third Reading by a vote of 51 ayes. SERVICES," passed Third Reading by a vote of 51 ayes. Representative Luke, for the Committee on Finance, presented a report Representative Luke, for the Committee on Finance, presented a report (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 796) recommending that H.B. No. 1388, as (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 787) recommending that H.B. No. 158, HD 2, as amended in HD 1, pass Third Reading. amended in HD 3, pass Third Reading. On motion by Representative Saiki, seconded by Representative Awana On motion by Representative Saiki, seconded by Representative Awana and carried, the report of the Committee was adopted and H.B. No. 1388, and carried, the report of the Committee was adopted and H.B.

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