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SR29Intro

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Expressing Support For The University Of Hawaii At Hilo College Of Pharmacy's Efforts To Obtain Federal Funding To Establish The Big Island Of Hawaii As A Beacon Community.
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2010-03-19
(S) Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
SB2222Engross

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Conforms planned community association laws with respect to proxies to comparable provisions regulating condominium associations. (SB2222 HD2)
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2010-03-19
(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) M. Lee, Yamane voting no and Representative(s) Carroll, Chang, Har, Manahan, Morita, M. Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused.
SCR44Intro

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Expressing Support For The University Of Hawaii At Hilo College Of Pharmacy's Efforts To Obtain Federal Funding To Establish The Big Island Of Hawaii As A Beacon Community.
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2010-03-19
(S) Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
SB2752Engross

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Provides for a cost recovery order issuable by the court for investigation costs when a taxpayer is convicted of tax crimes. Effective December 21, 2058. (SB2752 HD1)
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2010-03-19
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Chang, Har, Manahan, Morita, M. Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused (8).
SB2524Engross

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Authorizes the governor to waive the requirements that the Molokai island burial council membership include geographic region, development, and large property owner representatives. (SD1)
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2010-03-19
(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on WLO with none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Chang, Har, Manahan, Morita, M. Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused (8).
SB2270Engross

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Requires Medicaid reimbursement to hospitals for patients occupying acute-licensed beds who are on a waitlist for long-term care to be at least equal to the rate paid for acute care services; requires Medicaid reimbursement to long-term care faciliti...
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2010-03-19
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Chang, Har, Manahan, Morita, M. Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused (8).
SB2529Engross

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Establishes a health care claims uniform reporting and evaluation task force to develop necessary policies and procedures to establish a health care claims uniform reporting and evaluation system, and to standardize third-party processing and payment...
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2010-03-19
(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting no and Representative(s) Carroll, Chang, Har, Manahan, Morita, M. Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused.
SB2287Engross

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Requires counties to consider in zoning for group living facilities impacts of traffic safety and congestion, elevated noise levels, and disruption of commercial deliveries upon the residents in the surrounding area. Establishes a task force to revie...
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2010-03-19
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WLO with none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Chang, Har, Manahan, Morita, M. Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused (8).
SB2291Engross

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Requires the state procurement office to authorize reseller agreements in multi-state contracting agreements. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2291 HD1)
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2010-03-19
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Chang, Har, Manahan, Morita, M. Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused (8).
SB2810Engross

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Establishes a Medication Therapy Management Task Force to develop standards, policies and procedures for the provision of medication therapy management to qualified QUEST patients. Effective July 1, 2055. (SB2810 HD1)
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2010-03-19
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Chang, Har, Manahan, Morita, M. Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused (8).
SCR143Intro

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Requesting The Establishment Of A Self-help Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board To Prepare For The Administration And Operation Of A Self-help Housing Trust Fund.
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2010-03-19
(S) The committee on EDH deferred the measure.
SB2081Engross

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Increases the fine for littering. Requires moneys to be deposited into the county general fund for the county that imposed the fine or if the fine is imposed by the state, into the Environmental Management Special Fund (Special Fund). Authorizes mone...
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2010-03-19
(H) Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting no and Representative(s) Carroll, Chang, Har, Manahan, Morita, M. Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused.
SB2594Engross

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Adds a residency requirement for households in a newly constructed or moderately or substantially rehabilitated housing project developed by a qualified person or firm in order for that person or firm to be considered to receive a general excise tax ...
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2010-03-19
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Pine voting no (1) and Representative(s) Carroll, Chang, Har, Manahan, Morita, M. Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused (8).
SB2595Engross

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Requires that the gross annual income of households be used in any project with income requirements developed by a qualified person or firm and that the gross annual income be calculated according to the United States Department of Housing and Urban ...
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2010-03-19
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Chang, Har, Manahan, Morita, M. Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused (8).
SB2341Engross

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Prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee or applicant for employment based upon the employee's or the applicant's domestic abuse victim status; provided that the domestic abuse victim notifies the employer of such status. Effective...
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2010-03-19
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Chang, Har, Manahan, Morita, M. Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused (8).
SB2110Engross

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Expedites the construction of affordable housing units by requiring ministerial permits associated with the project to be issued by the state or county within sixty days of receipt of a permit application deemed to be complete by the receiving state ...
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2010-03-19
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Chang, Har, Manahan, Morita, M. Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused (8).
SB2393Engross

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Appropriates moneys to fund collective bargaining cost items relating to the employer contributions to the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund for fiscal year 2010-2011. Requires employer to pay 100 per cent of the administrative fees fo...
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2010-03-19
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Carroll, Chang, Har, Manahan, Morita, M. Oshiro, Tokioka, Ward excused (8).
SCR204Intro

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Requesting The Hawaii Public Housing Authority To Amend Its Rules To Allow An Occupant Facing Eviction From A State-funded Homeless Shelter To Remain In The Shelter Pending An Appeal Of The Eviction.
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2010-03-19
(S) The committee on EDH deferred the measure.
SCR219Intro

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Urging The Board Of Education To Provide Academic Credit Or Some Other Incentive Or Penalty To Motivate Students To Take The Adequate Yearly Progress Tests Seriously.
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2010-03-19
(S) The committee on EDH deferred the measure.
SB2188Engross

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Redefines the practice of dentistry to include teeth whitening.
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2010-03-18
(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Finnegan, Manahan, M. Oshiro excused (4).
SB2474Engross

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Establishes an immunity from prosecution for consumption of intoxicating liquor by a minor if the minor summons medical treatment for another minor who requires such treatment as a result of consuming liquor. Also provides that immunity may be provid...
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2010-03-18
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD/CPC with none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Finnegan, Manahan, M. Oshiro excused (4).
SB2490Engross

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Appropriates moneys from the Community Health Centers Special Fund to be used by community health centers in the state. Requires the Governor to release funds for the operation of community centers before the release of any other appropriated funds t...
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2010-03-18
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Finnegan, Manahan, M. Oshiro excused (4).
SB2267Engross

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Allows the disability and communication access board to charge a fee to defray expenses of review of construction plans to ensure compliance with law. Establishes temporary fees until the board adopts permanent fees. Effective date 1/1/2050. (SD1)
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2010-03-18
(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative Marumoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cabanilla, Finnegan, Manahan, M. Oshiro excused (4).
SB2276Engross

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Prohibits possession of open liquor containers in public housing common areas and on public streets and sidewalks. Makes repeated violation of this law by an unaccompanied guest of a public housing tenant trespassing. Permits the eviction of a public...
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2010-03-18
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Finnegan, Manahan, M. Oshiro excused (4).
SB2278Engross

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Amends criminal trespass in the first degree to include a person who enters or remains unlawfully in or upon the premises of a public housing project after reasonable request or warning to leave by housing management authorities. Provides that a tena...
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2010-03-18
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Finnegan, Manahan, M. Oshiro excused (4).
SB2290Engross

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Amends the state private investment fund to direct its investment capital to venture capital funds that commit to equity investments in businesses located within the state and demonstrate ability to mentor entrepreneurs; authorizes an unspecified amo...
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2010-03-18
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
SB2102Engross

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Requires providers of accident and health or sickness, or disability insurance to base prescription drug coverage on a drug formulary or prior authorization requirements established and regularly updated by a drug formulary advisory board whose membe...
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2010-03-18
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting no (0) and Cabanilla, Finnegan, Manahan, M. Oshiro excused (4).
SCR28Engross

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Encouraging The Department Of Education To Expand Implementation Of The Offer Versus Serve Concept To All Public Schools In The State To Further Reduce Food And Milk Waste.
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2010-03-17
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
SB2236Engross

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Establishes fines for failing to pay, bill, or remit the inspection, quarantine, and eradication fee. Effective 7/1/2050.
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2010-03-17
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
SB2756Engross

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Allocates cost share among highway agencies and utilities for projects involving the removal, relocation, replacement, or reconstruction of utility facilities that border state or county highways. Clarifies federal funding share for cost of undergrou...
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2010-03-17
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
SB1675Engross

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Provides a general excise tax exemption for nonprofit organizations that install renewal energy technology systems for their exclusive use.
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2010-03-17
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Awana, Chang, Manahan, Sagum, Souki excused (5).
SB2007Engross

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Clarifies the budgetary powers of the legislature and the executive branches of government.
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2010-03-17
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
SB2015PassClarifies that the public utilities commission shall treat retail intrastate telecommunications services as fully competitive. Clarifies that the fully competitive designation shall not apply to services provided according to the statutory obligation...
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2010-03-17
(S) Act 008, 3/17/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 366).
SCR80Engross

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Urging The Provision Of Education To Incarcerated Parents To Ensure Child Support Issues Are Addressed Without Delay And Upon Release, To Prepare Them For Reintegration With Their Children And Families, Including Grandparents Who Have Raised Their Ch...
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2010-03-17
(H) Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 52
SCR88Engross

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Expressing Support For Repeal Of The Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy Of The United States Armed Services.
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2010-03-17
(H) Referred to EBM, JUD, referral sheet 52
SCR94Engross

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Requesting A Report On To The Estimated Cost, Cost Savings, And Impact Of Providing And Expanding Online Instruction Through The Hawaii Virtual Learning Network's Programs And Courses.
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2010-03-17
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
SCR104Intro

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Requesting The Submittal Of Annual Reports And The Convening Of Semi-annual Meetings On The Status Of Its Reform Activities.
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2010-03-17
(S) The committee on EDH deferred the measure.
SCR106Intro

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Requesting All Hawaii Public High Schools To Make Data-driven And Systematic Improvements To Their School Programs, Culture, And Structure To Improve College Readiness For All Students.
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2010-03-17
(S) The committee on EDH deferred the measure.
SB2812PassAmends the frequency of statutorily required captive insurance company examinations from once every three years to once every five years, unless otherwise required by the Insurance Commissioner. Requires risk retention captive insurance companies to ...
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2010-03-17
(S) Act 007, 3/17/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 365).
SB2567Engross

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Requires the DOE to approve one set of teaching materials, that are consistent with Race to the Top fund selection criteria, to be used by all public schools, except upon approval of a waiver; require standards-based curriculum to include the set of ...
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2010-03-17
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
SCR125Intro

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Requesting A Management Audit Of The Department Of Education.
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2010-03-17
(S) The committee on EDH deferred the measure.
SB2843Engross

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Recognizes and requires the POW/MIA flag to be flown with the U.S. and Hawaiian flags at state Department of Defense buildings and at the Hawaii capitol. Effective July 1, 2040. (SB2843 HD1)
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2010-03-17
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Awana, Chang, Manahan, Sagum, Souki excused (5).
SCR175Intro

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Requesting The Hawaii Community Development Authority And The City And County Of Honolulu To Conduct Separate Examinations Of And To Report On Preparatory Steps Necessary To Transfer Jurisdiction Of The Kakaako District To The City And County Of Hono...
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2010-03-17
(S) Re-Referred to WTL/TIA/EDH, WAM.
SB2700Engross

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Provides the board of dental examiners to accept either the ADEX examination or the CRDTS examination for licensure. Eff. date July 1, 2050. (SD1)
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2010-03-16
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
SB2957Engross

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Provides an exemption from environmental assessment requirements for actions that protect, preserve, or enhance native species, native habitat, or native ecosystem functions. Requires the department of land and natural resources to make a determinati...
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2010-03-16
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no (0) and Carroll, Ching, Manahan, Nishimoto excused (4).
SB2470Engross

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Establishes a minimum number of instructional hours per school year, which varies by grade level, beginning with the 2011-2012 school year. Effective July 1, 2020. (SB2470 HD1)
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2010-03-16
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting no (0) and Carroll, Ching, Manahan, Nishimoto excused (4).
SB549PassClarifies that motorcycles are covered by Hawaii's Lemon Law. (SB549 HD1)
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2010-03-16
(S) Act 005, 3/16/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 361).
SB2249Engross

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Makes it a class C felony to assault a water safety officer who is engaged in the performance of duty. (SB2249 HD1)
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2010-03-16
(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.
SB2017PassAllows a claims adjuster to take an examination approved by the Risk Management Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture in order to qualify for a limited insurance adjuster's license.
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2010-03-16
(S) Act 006, 3/16/2010 (Gov. Msg. No. 362).
SB2277Engross

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Removes most procedural requirements preliminary to hearings for evictions of tenants of public housing projects and requires instead the Hawaii public housing authority to submit written notice, in accordance with federal law, to delinquent tenants....
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2010-03-16
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Marumoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) Carroll, Ching, Manahan, Nishimoto excused (4).
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