Laura Brown Image The days of rulers rapped across students’ knuckles to enforce discipline in schools are gone. Now, according to federal and state officials, children have gone hog wild and are using tobacco, alcohol and drugs. Hawaii has a plan to bring them under control: Drug test every one of them. This is the proposal of Hawaii Senate President Robert Bunda, referred to by Gov. Linda Lingle in her Jan. 21, 2003, State of the State address as an idea that has merit. For those in the audience who thought the idea came out of left field, they need only follow the money that precedes the idea, back to the hand that feeds our state — the federal government. The U.S. Departments of Education, Justice and Health and Human Services recently announced more than $80 million in grants to 46 communities to prevent aggressive and violent behavior and drug and alcohol use among the nation’s youth through the Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SSHS) Program. This collaboration among the three federal agencies heaps education, mental health, social service, law enforcement and juvenile justice all onto the plate of local public schools. “We know from our work with the U.S. Secret Service and from other research that the best way to deal with youth who are troubled is through the development of a comprehensive strategy that involves schools, mental health providers and law enforcement,” U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige said. “It is absolutely critical to bring mental health professionals, school officials and law enforcement to the table to address the issue of safe schools. The SSHS grants do just that.” It is more likely that at the most these programs merely expand the profits of drug testing and research companies while violating students’ right to privacy, and stretching school and taxpayer resources to the breaking point. As Hawaii faces budget cuts and deficits, why spend scarce resources on drug testing? Hawaii is still reeling from the Felix Consent Decree spurred by federal research on methods to reduce the costs of mental health care nationally. In 1993, the Children’s Mental Health Services (CMHS) arm of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) division under the federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) embarked on the Children and Their Families research project in 22 states, including Hawaii. Unsuccessful attempts by local agencies and principal investigators to replace qualified mental health care with bogus “fix the family” treatments resulted in the federal court’s intervention to force Hawaii to shift the responsibility for child mental health services to public schools. The Legislature had no choice but to comply. Hawaii Session Laws, Act 91 (1999) required the Departments of Education and Health to do just that. This move resulted in the state agencies’ inability to collect Medicaid payments under the School Based Behavioral Health model, the exodus of qualified mental health personnel to other states, teacher and administrator burnout, exploding education budgets and, most frightening of all, damaged children and families. ‘Lesson Goes Unlearned by Local Legislators’ The promise by Lingle that drug testing would be “voluntary” and “preventative” not “punitive” is not reflected in bills making drug testing mandatory for enrollment in public school. HB1297 would require the identification of drug users, followed by counseling and treatment. This would miraculously improve student academic performance by reducing retention, suspension and expulsion rates, while deterring high school students from a life of crime. More importantly though, in conformance to requirements of the federal grant, Hawaii’s schools must perform a needs assessment and create an integrated database of information on the prevalence of drug use and the level of need for services. Twenty-five percent of all students would be tested. In other words, schools would perform a research marketing survey for predatory mainland consultants to come sell their services to solve Hawaii’s youth drug “crisis.” Would a consent decree — a la Felix — follow? Another bill to watch is SB1471, requiring the testing of all public school children using urinalysis. (This is in a public school system that is known for its lack of toilet paper.) Educators and staff would be “trained” on how to spot users of illicit drugs. (Putting that training in “best practices” for reading on hold.) SB 716 allows for the expulsion of children selling or using “intoxicating” liquor or drugs and allows for random drug testing of all public school children. A student may be tested even if he “reasonably appears” to have used illicit substances. If a student tests positive, the principal may refer the student to a treatment program, bypassing parental consent. SB 1471 prefers the hair testing method to be done on all students within the first 20 school days of each school year. Students who test positive will have another drug test 90 days later. The Department of Health will be in charge of student and family drug surveys. Students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch will get a discount on their drug testing. ”Next Rotten Apple: Hawaii’s Education Beat will explore the costs of drug testing.” ”Laura Brown is the education reporter for HawaiiReporter.com and can be reached via email at” mailto:LauraBrown@hawaii.rr.com
School Performance and Improvement in Hawaii 2001-Report Issued In 2002 by the State Dept. of Education
The Superintendent’s Annual Report on School Performance and Improvement in Hawaii is one of two reports in the state’s system of school accountability. This report contains collective data on our schools for school year 2000-01, showing trends over time and, where appropriate, comparisons with data from other states. The other report, the School Status and Improvement Report, is prepared annually for each school. These reports contain school data and summaries of the schools’ standards implementation plans and improvement activities. They are available at public libraries and online at https://arch.k12.hi.us on the World Wide Web. These reports are the most visible parts of the Department of Education’s assessment and accountability system, the purpose of which is to hold everyone in the department, including me, responsible for student learning. These reports grew out of the department’s initiative, begun over 10 years ago, to develop a comprehensive accountability system for the public schools of Hawaii. The department’s efforts have laid a sound foundation for the system, but the system is very much a “work in progress.” We have in place a strategic plan for standards-based reform, at the core of which is the implementation of a truly statewide assessment and accountability system. Recently, we have undertaken major revisions of our plan to conform our efforts to the requirements of the “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001” (Public Law 107-110), which was signed into law on Jan. 8, 2002. These new requirements are substantial and will necessitate considerable effort and investment on our part. Future editions of both this Superintendent’s Report on School Performance and Improvement and the School Status and Improvement Reports will include our progress toward the federal goal of having all children meet high standards of educational achievement. ‘Highlights of the Report’ *SCOPE. The report for school year 2000-01 covers public education in kindergarten through 12th grade, including data from 254 regular public schools and 6 public charter schools in the seven administrative districts in Hawaii. *ENROLLMENT. Overall enrollment growth, which had exceeded 1.5 percent for the five years from 1991-92 through 1995-96, has ended for now. After peaking in 1995-96, overall enrollment has declined in the last two years. However, schools are still experiencing the effects of population shifts, especially the westward movement of population on Oahu. *SPECIAL NEEDS. The numbers of students in need of special services are increasing much more rapidly than the population of students at large. These students are those from poor economic circumstances, those with limited English proficiency, and those who need special education services. Students with these special needs have increased in numbers by 40 to 100 percent in the last decade. This means that the task facing public schools is steadily becoming more difficult and more costly. *STAFFING. Hawaii has a relatively high pupil-to-teacher ratio, which has remained stable since 1992-93 while the ratios of other states have declined. Hawaii has fewer of its professional staff performing administrative functions than comparison states. Shortages of both teachers and administrators are looming, as many certificated personnel will become eligible for retirement within a few years. *FINANCE. The state’s commitment to public education has persistently lagged behind that of other states. Hawaii is among the top ten states in combined state and local expenditures per capita, but it ranks last in the percentage of state and local expenditures allocated to public schools. Hawaii is the only state that funds its public schools from state revenues without using local government funds. *FACILITIES. Hawaii has made great progress in easing classroom shortages in the last six years; only Leeward and Maui Districts still have net shortages of classrooms. However, schools’ library facilities are chronically underdeveloped; almost half of our schools have inadequate library space. The state’s schools remain among the largest in the nation. *National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Hawaii’s 4th and 8th grade students performed about the same on the 2000 NAEP mathematics assessment as they did in 1996. Their performance on the 2000 NAEP science assessment was at or near the bottom of the states participating. (Pages 27-30) *DROPOUTS AND SCHOOL COMPLETION. Dropout rates for students in grades 9-12 average about 5.1 percent per year. The estimated cumulative dropout rate is just under 20 percent, nearly twice the Hawaii and national goal of 10 percent or less?and increasing. School completion rates for seniors have improved over the last decade. Almost 80 percent of public school seniors plan to continue their education. *STUDENT DISCIPLINE. The incidence rates of disciplinary suspension have decreased since 1995-96, both overall and in each category of threat to safety. Suspensions for the most serious (Type A) offenses declined modestly while suspensions for Type C offenses (violations of department rules) decreased markedly. See the Adobe Acrobat pdf version of the full report of School Performance and Improvement in Hawaii 2001 here: “Superintendent Report 2001 file”
Lessons are Learned from Privatization Projects That Do and Do Not Succeed
On Friday, the dissolution of one of the largest and most watched privatization’s in the United States was announced.
The city of Atlanta and United Water announced that the city would take back operation of its water utility, ending the privatization after four years.
The overwhelming majority of privatizations succeed, so there are mostly positive lessons learned from them, but there are also lessons to be learned from privatizations that don’t work out. There will be a lot of post-mortem discussion of the Atlanta privatization and amidst the rhetoric the real lessons will sometimes be obscured. Reason’s analysis of what happened and what lessons people should take away from it, “The Atlanta Water Privatization: What Can We Learn?” is available at https://www.rppi.org/atlantawaterprivatization.html
It is clear there is plenty of blame on the shoulders of both parties involved, and that the privatization was high risk from the beginning. But I am particularly bothered by how little concern there seems to be for the consequences of this decision. Before the privatization was implemented, everyone demanded to know exactly what the implications were for city residents.
Unfortunately, the decision to end the privatization has raised no such demands. Before privatization the city had allowed the water system to deteriorate to near collapse, was being fined by the EPA for violating clean water standards, and had nearly 50 percent more employees working in the water department than needed. The water department said it needed to double water rates to solve these problems.
Privatization saved the city roughly $10 million per year, brought the system into compliance with EPA standards, and raised rates only 10 percent to accomplish it.
An audit has revealed that the city used the $10 million per year in savings for general fund expenses, rather than for the sewer fund as it had promised. The city has made no statements about how it will cope without the $10 million per year in savings, but has announced there will be a rate increase and plans to increase the workforce by 15 percent.
It is clear that Atlanta’s leaders are willing to make city residents pay, and pay a lot, rather than work through their differences with United Water or look for some alternative rather than city operation that already proved a dismal failure.
As we discussed in our report on the politics of privatization (https://www.rppi.org/htg20.pdf), one truism of privatization is that it is a political decision, and politics, not reality, too often drive the train.
”’Adrian Moore is the Vice President of Research for the Reason Foundation. He can be reached by email at:”’ mailto:Adrian.Moore@reason.org
”’Originally published by Reason Foundation, which is a public policy think tank promoting choice, competition and a dynamic market economy as the foundation for human dignity and progress. For more information, contact Geoffrey Segal, Director of Privatization and Government Reform Policy at:”’ mailto:geoffrey.segal@reason.org ”’Visit the Reason Web site at:”’ https://www.rppi.org ”’or go to the Reason Public Policy Institute’s Privatization Center at:”’ https://www.privatization.org ”’for information on government reform, privatization, contracting out and public/private partnerships.”’
Grassroot Perspective – Jan. 28, 2003-Eco-scam, reported in the L.A. Times; California Shoots Itself in the Foot; Explaining HMO's
“Dick Rowland Image”
”Shoots (News, Views and Quotes)”
– Sacramento, California
Eco-scam, reported in the L.A. Times:
After a yearlong investigation, law enforcement officers have arrested 14 people accused of defrauding the state’s recycling program of millions of dollars by hauling bottles and cans from Mexico and neighboring states and redeeming them in Los Angeles.
– New York
Advance in the science of public health, reported by the New York Post:
The New York City Health Department is warning doctors they could face malpractice suits if they don’t push patients to kick the smoking habit.
Above two items are quoted from Liberty Magazine, PO Box 1181, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (February 2003).
– California Shoots Itself in the Foot
With little fanfare or attention, a new law went into effect in California on January 1 that makes privatization of education support services more difficult. Reason Director of Education Lisa Snell points out that in light of $5.2 billion in proposed education cuts in Governor Davis’ state budget and the reduced flexibility of the new anti-privatization law, it will be difficult to not cut teachers and instructional programs. https://www.rppi.org/cripplingcalifornia.html
1/16/03
”Roots (Food for Thought)”
What follows is a theoretical physician who is operating his own medical practice answering questions about HMO’s. Author is unknown, perhaps by design.
Explaining HMO’s
Please study the following closely …
Q. What does HMO stand for?
A. This is actually a variation of the phrase, “Hey, Moe!” Its roots go back to a concept pioneered by Dr. Moe Howard of “The Three Stooges” who discovered that a patient could be made to forget about the pain in his foot if he was poked hard enough in the eyes.
Q. I just joined an HMO. How difficult will it be to choose the doctor I want?
A. Just slightly more difficult than choosing your parents. Your insurer will provide you with a book listing all the doctors who were participating in the plan. These doctors basically fall into two categories: those who are no longer accepting new patients; and those who will see you but are no longer part of the plan. But don’t worry, the remaining doctor who is still in the plan and accepting new patients has an office just a half-day’s drive away and has a diploma from a small medical school in India.
Q. Do all diagnostic procedures require pre-certification?
A. No. Only those you need.
Q. What are pre-existing conditions?
A. This is a term used by the grammatically challenged when they want to talk about existing conditions. Unfortunately, we appear to be pre-stuck with ‘pre’ and ‘now’ meaning the same.
Q. Can I get coverage for my pre-existing conditions?
A. Certainly, as long as they don’t require any treatment.
Q. What happens if I want to try alternative forms of medicine?
A. You’ll need to find alternative forms of payment.
Q. My pharmacy plan only covers generic drugs, but I need the name
brand. I tried the generic medication, but it gave me a stomach ache. What should I do?
A. Poke yourself in the eye.
Q. What if I’m away from home and I get sick?
A. You really shouldn’t do that.
Q. I think I need to see a specialist, but my doctor insists he can handle my problem. Can a general practitioner really perform a heart transplant right in his office?
A. Hard to say, but considering that all you’re risking is the $10 co-payment, there is no harm giving him a shot at it.
Q. Will health care be any different in the next century?
A. No. But if you call right now, you might get an appointment by then.
”Evergreen (Today’s Quotes)”
Today we visit former U.S. Rep. Dick Armey (R-Tx.):
I said, “Ron (Dellums, D-Calif.,) you know, you and are alike, actually — I spend that money like it’s my money, and you spend that money like it’s my money.”
– “Remember what Waylon says – I may be used, but I ain’t used up.” – Quoting a lyric by singer Waylon Jennings, while speaking to reporters after the House adjourned sine die Friday. Nov. 26, 2002.
“The average politician, if he got run over by a train, would stand up and say, ‘I got the best of that deal.’ I don’t believe anything politicians have to say. I don’t like any politicians — never have. Politics is about how to fool somebody.” – Speaking to reporters Dec. 4, 1995
“Economics is the science of telling you things you have known all your life, but in a language you can’t understand.” – An economist by training, quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution October 11, 1995.
”’See Web site”’ https://www.grassrootinstitute.org ”’for further information. Join its efforts at “Nurturing the rights and responsibilities of the individual in a civil society. …” or email or call Grassroot of Hawaii Institute President Richard O. Rowland at mailto:grassroot@hawaii.rr.com or (808) 487-4959.”’
Grassroot Perspective – Jan. 28, 2003-Eco-scam, reported in the L.A. Times; California Shoots Itself in the Foot; Explaining HMO’s
“Dick Rowland Image”
”Shoots (News, Views and Quotes)”
– Sacramento, California
Eco-scam, reported in the L.A. Times:
After a yearlong investigation, law enforcement officers have arrested 14 people accused of defrauding the state’s recycling program of millions of dollars by hauling bottles and cans from Mexico and neighboring states and redeeming them in Los Angeles.
– New York
Advance in the science of public health, reported by the New York Post:
The New York City Health Department is warning doctors they could face malpractice suits if they don’t push patients to kick the smoking habit.
Above two items are quoted from Liberty Magazine, PO Box 1181, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (February 2003).
– California Shoots Itself in the Foot
With little fanfare or attention, a new law went into effect in California on January 1 that makes privatization of education support services more difficult. Reason Director of Education Lisa Snell points out that in light of $5.2 billion in proposed education cuts in Governor Davis’ state budget and the reduced flexibility of the new anti-privatization law, it will be difficult to not cut teachers and instructional programs. https://www.rppi.org/cripplingcalifornia.html
1/16/03
”Roots (Food for Thought)”
What follows is a theoretical physician who is operating his own medical practice answering questions about HMO’s. Author is unknown, perhaps by design.
Explaining HMO’s
Please study the following closely …
Q. What does HMO stand for?
A. This is actually a variation of the phrase, “Hey, Moe!” Its roots go back to a concept pioneered by Dr. Moe Howard of “The Three Stooges” who discovered that a patient could be made to forget about the pain in his foot if he was poked hard enough in the eyes.
Q. I just joined an HMO. How difficult will it be to choose the doctor I want?
A. Just slightly more difficult than choosing your parents. Your insurer will provide you with a book listing all the doctors who were participating in the plan. These doctors basically fall into two categories: those who are no longer accepting new patients; and those who will see you but are no longer part of the plan. But don’t worry, the remaining doctor who is still in the plan and accepting new patients has an office just a half-day’s drive away and has a diploma from a small medical school in India.
Q. Do all diagnostic procedures require pre-certification?
A. No. Only those you need.
Q. What are pre-existing conditions?
A. This is a term used by the grammatically challenged when they want to talk about existing conditions. Unfortunately, we appear to be pre-stuck with ‘pre’ and ‘now’ meaning the same.
Q. Can I get coverage for my pre-existing conditions?
A. Certainly, as long as they don’t require any treatment.
Q. What happens if I want to try alternative forms of medicine?
A. You’ll need to find alternative forms of payment.
Q. My pharmacy plan only covers generic drugs, but I need the name
brand. I tried the generic medication, but it gave me a stomach ache. What should I do?
A. Poke yourself in the eye.
Q. What if I’m away from home and I get sick?
A. You really shouldn’t do that.
Q. I think I need to see a specialist, but my doctor insists he can handle my problem. Can a general practitioner really perform a heart transplant right in his office?
A. Hard to say, but considering that all you’re risking is the $10 co-payment, there is no harm giving him a shot at it.
Q. Will health care be any different in the next century?
A. No. But if you call right now, you might get an appointment by then.
”Evergreen (Today’s Quotes)”
Today we visit former U.S. Rep. Dick Armey (R-Tx.):
I said, “Ron (Dellums, D-Calif.,) you know, you and are alike, actually — I spend that money like it’s my money, and you spend that money like it’s my money.”
– “Remember what Waylon says – I may be used, but I ain’t used up.” – Quoting a lyric by singer Waylon Jennings, while speaking to reporters after the House adjourned sine die Friday. Nov. 26, 2002.
“The average politician, if he got run over by a train, would stand up and say, ‘I got the best of that deal.’ I don’t believe anything politicians have to say. I don’t like any politicians — never have. Politics is about how to fool somebody.” – Speaking to reporters Dec. 4, 1995
“Economics is the science of telling you things you have known all your life, but in a language you can’t understand.” – An economist by training, quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution October 11, 1995.
”’See Web site”’ https://www.grassrootinstitute.org ”’for further information. Join its efforts at “Nurturing the rights and responsibilities of the individual in a civil society. …” or email or call Grassroot of Hawaii Institute President Richard O. Rowland at mailto:grassroot@hawaii.rr.com or (808) 487-4959.”’
Grassroot Perspective – Jan. 28, 2003-Eco-scam, reported in the L.A. Times; California Shoots Itself in the Foot; Explaining HMO's
Dick Rowland Image ‘Shoots (News, Views and Quotes)’ – Sacramento, California Eco-scam, reported in the L.A. Times: After a yearlong investigation, law enforcement officers have arrested 14 people accused of defrauding the state’s recycling program of millions of dollars by hauling bottles and cans from Mexico and neighboring states and redeeming them in Los Angeles. – New York Advance in the science of public health, reported by the New York Post: The New York City Health Department is warning doctors they could face malpractice suits if they don’t push patients to kick the smoking habit. Above two items are quoted from Liberty Magazine, PO Box 1181, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (February 2003). – California Shoots Itself in the Foot With little fanfare or attention, a new law went into effect in California on January 1 that makes privatization of education support services more difficult. Reason Director of Education Lisa Snell points out that in light of $5.2 billion in proposed education cuts in Governor Davis’ state budget and the reduced flexibility of the new anti-privatization law, it will be difficult to not cut teachers and instructional programs. https://www.rppi.org/cripplingcalifornia.html 1/16/03 ‘Roots (Food for Thought)’ What follows is a theoretical physician who is operating his own medical practice answering questions about HMO’s. Author is unknown, perhaps by design. Explaining HMO’s Please study the following closely … Q. What does HMO stand for? A. This is actually a variation of the phrase, “Hey, Moe!” Its roots go back to a concept pioneered by Dr. Moe Howard of “The Three Stooges” who discovered that a patient could be made to forget about the pain in his foot if he was poked hard enough in the eyes. Q. I just joined an HMO. How difficult will it be to choose the doctor I want? A. Just slightly more difficult than choosing your parents. Your insurer will provide you with a book listing all the doctors who were participating in the plan. These doctors basically fall into two categories: those who are no longer accepting new patients; and those who will see you but are no longer part of the plan. But don’t worry, the remaining doctor who is still in the plan and accepting new patients has an office just a half-day’s drive away and has a diploma from a small medical school in India. Q. Do all diagnostic procedures require pre-certification? A. No. Only those you need. Q. What are pre-existing conditions? A. This is a term used by the grammatically challenged when they want to talk about existing conditions. Unfortunately, we appear to be pre-stuck with ‘pre’ and ‘now’ meaning the same. Q. Can I get coverage for my pre-existing conditions? A. Certainly, as long as they don’t require any treatment. Q. What happens if I want to try alternative forms of medicine? A. You’ll need to find alternative forms of payment. Q. My pharmacy plan only covers generic drugs, but I need the name brand. I tried the generic medication, but it gave me a stomach ache. What should I do? A. Poke yourself in the eye. Q. What if I’m away from home and I get sick? A. You really shouldn’t do that. Q. I think I need to see a specialist, but my doctor insists he can handle my problem. Can a general practitioner really perform a heart transplant right in his office? A. Hard to say, but considering that all you’re risking is the $10 co-payment, there is no harm giving him a shot at it. Q. Will health care be any different in the next century? A. No. But if you call right now, you might get an appointment by then. ‘Evergreen (Today’s Quotes)’ Today we visit former U.S. Rep. Dick Armey (R-Tx.): I said, “Ron (Dellums, D-Calif.,) you know, you and are alike, actually — I spend that money like it’s my money, and you spend that money like it’s my money.” – “Remember what Waylon says – I may be used, but I ain’t used up.” – Quoting a lyric by singer Waylon Jennings, while speaking to reporters after the House adjourned sine die Friday. Nov. 26, 2002. “The average politician, if he got run over by a train, would stand up and say, ‘I got the best of that deal.’ I don’t believe anything politicians have to say. I don’t like any politicians — never have. Politics is about how to fool somebody.” – Speaking to reporters Dec. 4, 1995 “Economics is the science of telling you things you have known all your life, but in a language you can’t understand.” – An economist by training, quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution October 11, 1995. ”See Web site” https://www.grassrootinstitute.org ”for further information. Join its efforts at “Nurturing the rights and responsibilities of the individual in a civil society. …” or email or call Grassroot of Hawaii Institute President Richard O. Rowland at mailto:grassroot@hawaii.rr.com or (808) 487-4959.”
Lessons are Learned from Privatization Projects That Do and Do Not Succeed
On Friday, the dissolution of one of the largest and most watched privatization’s in the United States was announced. The city of Atlanta and United Water announced that the city would take back operation of its water utility, ending the privatization after four years. The overwhelming majority of privatizations succeed, so there are mostly positive lessons learned from them, but there are also lessons to be learned from privatizations that don’t work out. There will be a lot of post-mortem discussion of the Atlanta privatization and amidst the rhetoric the real lessons will sometimes be obscured. Reason’s analysis of what happened and what lessons people should take away from it, “The Atlanta Water Privatization: What Can We Learn?” is available at https://www.rppi.org/atlantawaterprivatization.html It is clear there is plenty of blame on the shoulders of both parties involved, and that the privatization was high risk from the beginning. But I am particularly bothered by how little concern there seems to be for the consequences of this decision. Before the privatization was implemented, everyone demanded to know exactly what the implications were for city residents. Unfortunately, the decision to end the privatization has raised no such demands. Before privatization the city had allowed the water system to deteriorate to near collapse, was being fined by the EPA for violating clean water standards, and had nearly 50 percent more employees working in the water department than needed. The water department said it needed to double water rates to solve these problems. Privatization saved the city roughly $10 million per year, brought the system into compliance with EPA standards, and raised rates only 10 percent to accomplish it. An audit has revealed that the city used the $10 million per year in savings for general fund expenses, rather than for the sewer fund as it had promised. The city has made no statements about how it will cope without the $10 million per year in savings, but has announced there will be a rate increase and plans to increase the workforce by 15 percent. It is clear that Atlanta’s leaders are willing to make city residents pay, and pay a lot, rather than work through their differences with United Water or look for some alternative rather than city operation that already proved a dismal failure. As we discussed in our report on the politics of privatization (https://www.rppi.org/htg20.pdf), one truism of privatization is that it is a political decision, and politics, not reality, too often drive the train. ”Adrian Moore is the Vice President of Research for the Reason Foundation. He can be reached by email at:” mailto:Adrian.Moore@reason.org ”Originally published by Reason Foundation, which is a public policy think tank promoting choice, competition and a dynamic market economy as the foundation for human dignity and progress. For more information, contact Geoffrey Segal, Director of Privatization and Government Reform Policy at:” mailto:geoffrey.segal@reason.org ”Visit the Reason Web site at:” https://www.rppi.org ”or go to the Reason Public Policy Institute’s Privatization Center at:” https://www.privatization.org ”for information on government reform, privatization, contracting out and public/private partnerships.”
Grassroot Perspective – Jan. 28, 2003-Eco-scam, reported in the L.A. Times; California Shoots Itself in the Foot; Explaining HMO’s
Dick Rowland Image ‘Shoots (News, Views and Quotes)’ – Sacramento, California Eco-scam, reported in the L.A. Times: After a yearlong investigation, law enforcement officers have arrested 14 people accused of defrauding the state’s recycling program of millions of dollars by hauling bottles and cans from Mexico and neighboring states and redeeming them in Los Angeles. – New York Advance in the science of public health, reported by the New York Post: The New York City Health Department is warning doctors they could face malpractice suits if they don’t push patients to kick the smoking habit. Above two items are quoted from Liberty Magazine, PO Box 1181, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (February 2003). – California Shoots Itself in the Foot With little fanfare or attention, a new law went into effect in California on January 1 that makes privatization of education support services more difficult. Reason Director of Education Lisa Snell points out that in light of $5.2 billion in proposed education cuts in Governor Davis’ state budget and the reduced flexibility of the new anti-privatization law, it will be difficult to not cut teachers and instructional programs. https://www.rppi.org/cripplingcalifornia.html 1/16/03 ‘Roots (Food for Thought)’ What follows is a theoretical physician who is operating his own medical practice answering questions about HMO’s. Author is unknown, perhaps by design. Explaining HMO’s Please study the following closely … Q. What does HMO stand for? A. This is actually a variation of the phrase, “Hey, Moe!” Its roots go back to a concept pioneered by Dr. Moe Howard of “The Three Stooges” who discovered that a patient could be made to forget about the pain in his foot if he was poked hard enough in the eyes. Q. I just joined an HMO. How difficult will it be to choose the doctor I want? A. Just slightly more difficult than choosing your parents. Your insurer will provide you with a book listing all the doctors who were participating in the plan. These doctors basically fall into two categories: those who are no longer accepting new patients; and those who will see you but are no longer part of the plan. But don’t worry, the remaining doctor who is still in the plan and accepting new patients has an office just a half-day’s drive away and has a diploma from a small medical school in India. Q. Do all diagnostic procedures require pre-certification? A. No. Only those you need. Q. What are pre-existing conditions? A. This is a term used by the grammatically challenged when they want to talk about existing conditions. Unfortunately, we appear to be pre-stuck with ‘pre’ and ‘now’ meaning the same. Q. Can I get coverage for my pre-existing conditions? A. Certainly, as long as they don’t require any treatment. Q. What happens if I want to try alternative forms of medicine? A. You’ll need to find alternative forms of payment. Q. My pharmacy plan only covers generic drugs, but I need the name brand. I tried the generic medication, but it gave me a stomach ache. What should I do? A. Poke yourself in the eye. Q. What if I’m away from home and I get sick? A. You really shouldn’t do that. Q. I think I need to see a specialist, but my doctor insists he can handle my problem. Can a general practitioner really perform a heart transplant right in his office? A. Hard to say, but considering that all you’re risking is the $10 co-payment, there is no harm giving him a shot at it. Q. Will health care be any different in the next century? A. No. But if you call right now, you might get an appointment by then. ‘Evergreen (Today’s Quotes)’ Today we visit former U.S. Rep. Dick Armey (R-Tx.): I said, “Ron (Dellums, D-Calif.,) you know, you and are alike, actually — I spend that money like it’s my money, and you spend that money like it’s my money.” – “Remember what Waylon says – I may be used, but I ain’t used up.” – Quoting a lyric by singer Waylon Jennings, while speaking to reporters after the House adjourned sine die Friday. Nov. 26, 2002. “The average politician, if he got run over by a train, would stand up and say, ‘I got the best of that deal.’ I don’t believe anything politicians have to say. I don’t like any politicians — never have. Politics is about how to fool somebody.” – Speaking to reporters Dec. 4, 1995 “Economics is the science of telling you things you have known all your life, but in a language you can’t understand.” – An economist by training, quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution October 11, 1995. ”See Web site” https://www.grassrootinstitute.org ”for further information. Join its efforts at “Nurturing the rights and responsibilities of the individual in a civil society. …” or email or call Grassroot of Hawaii Institute President Richard O. Rowland at mailto:grassroot@hawaii.rr.com or (808) 487-4959.”
Legislative Hearing Notices – Jan. 28, 2003
The following hearing notices, which are subject to change, were sorted and taken from the Hawaii State Capitol Web site. Please check that site for updates and/or changes to the schedule at https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/hearing/hearing2.asp?press1=docs&button1=current Go there and click on the Hearing Date to view the Hearing Notice.
Hearings notices for both House and Senate measures in all committees:
Hearing
”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”
1/28/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing HLT
1/28/03 8:30 AM HB25 RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE BENEFITS INSURANCE. LAB
1/28/03 8:30 AM HB26 RELATING TO SICK LEAVE. LAB
1/28/03 8:30 AM HB29 RELATING TO MEAL BREAKS. LAB
1/28/03 8:30 AM HB30 RELATING TO TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE. LAB
1/28/03 8:30 AM HB124 RELATING TO SICK LEAVE FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. LAB
1/28/03 8:30 AM HB125 RELATING TO SICK LEAVE FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR. LAB
1/28/03 8:30 AM HB128 RELATING TO TEMPORARY DISABILITY BENEFITS TO CARE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS WITH A SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITION. LAB
1/28/03 8:30 AM HB389 RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE. LAB
1/28/03 8:30 AM HB390 RELATING TO LABOR. LAB
1/28/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing WAM
1/28/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing Summary WAM
1/28/03 9:00 AM None Informational Briefing EEP/ENE
1/28/03 9:00 AM HB13 RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST CONTROL. HLT
1/28/03 9:00 AM HB18 RELATING TO PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFIT MANAGEMENT COMPANIES. HLT
1/28/03 9:00 AM HB19 RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST CONTAINMENT AND AFFORDABLE ACCESS. HLT
1/28/03 9:00 AM HB120 RELATING TO MANDATORY HEALTH COVERAGE FOR EXAMINATION FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES. HLT
1/28/03 9:00 AM HB189 RELATING TO EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES FOR SEX ASSAULT SURVIVORS IN EMERGENCY ROOMS. HLT
1/28/03 9:00 AM HB259 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS. HLT
1/28/03 9:00 AM HB296 RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH ALLIANCE. HLT
1/28/03 9:00 AM HB392 RELATING TO MANDATORY OVERTIME FOR NURSES. HLT
1/28/03 9:00 AM HB411 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION BY PUBLIC ENTITIES AGAINST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. HLT
1/28/03 9:00 AM HB507 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS. HLT
1/28/03 9:00 AM HB548 RELATING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS. HLT
1/28/03 9:00 AM None Informational Briefing TAC
1/28/03 12:45 PM HB1 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, AND THE OMBUDSMAN. FIN
1/28/03 1:00 PM None Informational Briefing FIN
1/28/03 1:00 PM None Informational Briefing Summary FIN
1/28/03 1:15 PM None Informational Briefing ECD
1/28/03 1:15 PM None Informational Briefing ECD
1/28/03 1:15 PM None Informational Briefing TSM
1/28/03 1:30 PM None Informational Briefing EEP/ENE/CPC/CPH/TRN/TMG
1/28/03 2:45 PM None Informational Briefing SAT
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB155 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR PINEAPPLE RESEARCH. AGR
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB159 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. AGR
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB283 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. AGR
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB293 RELATING TO THE FARMERS’ MARKET. AGR
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB315 RELATING TO AGRIBUSINESS INCUBATORS. AGR
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB453 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION. AGR
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB480 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARKS. AGR
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB522 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO ENHANCE AGRICULTURAL TOURISM VENUES. AGR
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB523 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM. AGR
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB542 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES. AGR
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB543 RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. AGR
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB546 RELATING TO THE STATE WATER CODE. AGR
1/29/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing WAM
1/29/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing Summary WAM
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB178 RELATING TO LAND USE. WLH
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB179 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND IN NORTH KONA. WLH
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB295 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST. WLH
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB426 RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. WLH
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB427 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. WLH
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB428 RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND LEASES. WLH
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB524 RELATING TO LANDOWNERS’ LIABILITY. WLH
1/29/03 8:30 AM HB526 RELATING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS WITHIN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS. WLH
1/29/03 8:30 AM HCR10 REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS RECOGNIZE AN OFFICIAL POLITICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE. WLH
1/29/03 8:30 AM HR10 REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS RECOGNIZE AN OFFICIAL POLITICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE. WLH
1/29/03 9:00 AM SB442 RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS. JHW
1/29/03 9:00 AM SB932 RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS. JHW
1/29/03 9:00 AM SB933 RELATING TO STALKING. JHW
1/29/03 9:00 AM SB934 RELATING TO TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. JHW
1/29/03 9:00 AM SB935 RELATING TO ORDERS FOR PROTECTION. JHW
1/29/03 9:00 AM SB937 RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS. JHW
1/29/03 9:00 AM SB962 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CHILDREN’S JUSTICE CENTER. JHW
1/29/03 9:00 AM SB972 RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY. JHW
1/29/03 9:00 AM SB996 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. JHW
1/29/03 9:00 AM HB55 RELATING TO THE IN-BOND CONCESSION AT STATE AIRPORTS. TRN
1/29/03 9:00 AM HB137 RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. TRN
1/29/03 9:00 AM HB145 RELATING TO HIGHWAYS. TRN
1/29/03 9:00 AM HB149 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. TRN
1/29/03 9:00 AM HB203 RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OVER HIGHWAYS TO THE COUNTIES. TRN
1/29/03 9:00 AM HB218 RELATING TO TERMINABLE RENTAL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE VEHICLE LEASES. TRN
1/29/03 9:00 AM HB440 RELATING TO FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING AN EXERCISE PATH ALONG THE WAIANAE COAST. TRN
1/29/03 9:00 AM HB456 RELATING TO TOWING. TRN
1/29/03 9:00 AM HB457 RELATING TO TOWING. TRN
1/29/03 9:00 AM HB459 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE. TRN
1/29/03 1:00 PM SB10 RELATING TO COUNSELING. EDU
1/29/03 1:00 PM SB13 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU
1/29/03 1:00 PM SB16 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU
1/29/03 1:00 PM SB17 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU
1/29/03 1:00 PM SB18 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU
1/29/03 1:00 PM SB60 RELATING TO SCHOOL ASSESSMENT LIAISONS. EDU
1/29/03 1:00 PM SB80 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SCHOOL SAFETY RESOURCE OFFICERS. EDU
1/29/03 1:00 PM SB350 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU
1/29/03 1:00 PM SB701 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU
1/29/03 1:00 PM SB816 RELATING TO SAFETY RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM. EDU
1/29/03 1:30 PM None Informational Briefing WLA
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB593 RELATING TO REAL ESTATE. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB594 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB595 RELATING TO CHECK CASHING. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB655 RELATING TO CREDIT CARDS. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB736 RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSES. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB929 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1025 RELATING TO CIGARETTE RETAILERS AND MANUFACTURERS. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1098 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1099 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1100 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1102 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT CARD PAYMENTS. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1103 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1114 RELATING TO TOBACCO. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1160 RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE AS A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1161 RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGIST LICENSING REQUIREMENTS. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1162 RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1163 RELATING TO DENTAL INSURANCE. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1165 RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1166 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ACT. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1171 RELATING TO CONCILIATION PANELS. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1172 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1259 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE. CPC
1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1339 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES. CPC
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB96 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. HMS
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB401 RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD. HMS
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB486 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HANA YOUTH CENTER. HMS
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB494 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE MAUI ADULT DAY CARE CENTER. HMS
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB504 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE MAUI FOOD BANK. HMS
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB514 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR QUEST ORTHODONTIC SERVICES. HMS
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB697 RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES. HMS
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB786 RELATING TO ADOPTION. HMS
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB865 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE FOOD SECURITY COUNCIL. HMS
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB867 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. HMS
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB44 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. TMG
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB45 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. TMG
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB47 RELATING TO WHARFAGE FEES. TMG
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB91 RELATING TO HIGHWAYS. TMG
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB578 RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. TMG
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB671 RELATING TO SCHOOL ZONES. TMG
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB723 RELATING TO HIGHWAYS. TMG
1/29/03 2:45 PM SB732 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS. TMG
1/30/03 8:30 AM HB21 RELATING TO CORPORATE DISCLOSURE. EDB
1/30/03 8:30 AM HB131 RELATING TO TAXATION. EDB
1/30/03 8:30 AM HB152 RELATING TO TAXATION. EDB
1/30/03 8:30 AM HB521 RELATING TO AN ANNUAL GENERAL EXCISE TAX HOLIDAY. EDB
1/30/03 8:30 AM HB643 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX. EDB
1/30/03 8:30 AM HB650 RELATING TO TAXATION. EDB
1/30/03 8:30 AM HB719 RELATING TO TAXATION. EDB
1/30/03 8:30 AM HB1066 RELATING TO THE TELEVISION INDUSTRY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. EDB
1/30/03 8:30 AM HB1353 RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS. EDB
1/30/03 8:30 AM HB1394 RELATING TO TAXATION TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMY. EDB
1/30/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing WAM
1/30/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing WAM
1/30/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing Summary WAM
1/30/03 9:00 AM SB98 RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH. JHW
1/30/03 9:00 AM SB98 RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH. JHW
1/30/03 9:00 AM SB381 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF DAMAGES FOR HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TRUST INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS. JHW
1/30/03 9:00 AM SB381 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF DAMAGES FOR HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TRUST INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS. JHW
1/30/03 9:00 AM SB382 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. JHW
1/30/03 9:00 AM SB383 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TRUST INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS. JHW
1/30/03 9:00 AM SB383 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TRUST INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS. JHW
1/30/03 9:00 AM SB476 RELATING TO CEDED LAND REVENUES. JHW
1/30/03 9:00 AM SB477 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS COMMISSION ACT. JHW
1/30/03 9:00 AM SB478 RELATING TO THE PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. JHW
1/30/03 9:00 AM SB610 RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS RESOLUTION UNDER THE HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TRUST. JHW
1/30/03 9:00 AM SB610 RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS RESOLUTION UNDER THE HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TRUST. JHW
1/30/03 9:00 AM SB615 RELATING TO SPECIAL ATTORNEYS GENERAL. JHW
1/30/03 9:00 AM SB638 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION. JHW
1/30/03 1:15 PM None Informational Briefing ECD
1/30/03 1:15 PM SB82 RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES. ECD
1/30/03 1:15 PM SB358 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ECD
1/30/03 1:15 PM SB659 RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONE. ECD
1/30/03 1:15 PM SB836 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ECD
1/30/03 1:15 PM SB1253 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DATA. ECD
1/30/03 1:15 PM SB1254 RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. ECD
1/30/03 1:15 PM SB1250 RELATING TO NEW ECONOMY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. ECD/LBR
1/30/03 1:15 PM SB33 RELATING TO TAXATION. TSM
1/30/03 1:15 PM SB38 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY. TSM
1/30/03 1:15 PM SB377 RELATING TO TAXATION. TSM
1/30/03 1:15 PM SB673 RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX. TSM
1/30/03 1:15 PM SB826 RELATING TO TIME SHARING. TSM
1/30/03 1:15 PM SB828 RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS. TSM
1/30/03 2:25 PM SB319 RELATING TO COUNTIES. ENE/TMG
1/30/03 2:25 PM SB490 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. ENE/TMG
1/30/03 2:25 PM SB492 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN STATE FACILITIES. ENE/TMG
1/30/03 2:25 PM SB1290 RELATING TO PRODUCT PROCUREMENT PREFERENCES BY STATE AGENCIES. TMG/ENE
1/30/03 2:25 PM SB1474 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. TMG/ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB354 RELATING TO ENERGY. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB431 RELATING TO CLEAN FUEL VEHICLES. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB487 RELATING TO A GEOTHERMAL-TO-HYDROGEN TAX CREDIT. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB503 RELATING TO CLEAN WATER. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB506 RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ROYALTIES. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB558 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB595 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB596 RELATING TO ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX CREDIT. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB708 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB709 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST PROJECTS ON THE ISLANDS OF MAUI AND HAWAII. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB713 RELATING TO CLOSURE OF MUNICIPAL FACILITIES. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB722 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB815 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB819 RELATING TO CONSERVATION. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB840 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB841 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB848 RELATING TO THE ISLAND OF KAHOOLAWE. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB855 RELATING TO ENERGY. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB909 RELATING TO REQUIRED GREASE INTERCEPTORS. ENE
1/30/03 2:30 PM SB1292 RELATING TO THE ENERGY CONSERVATION INCOME TAX CREDIT. ENE
1/30/03 2:45 PM SB658 RELATING TO EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES FOR SEX ASSAULT SURVIVORS IN EMERGENCY ROOMS. HTH
1/30/03 2:45 PM SB739 RELATING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS. HTH
1/30/03 2:45 PM SB741 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES. HTH
1/30/03 2:45 PM SB747 RELATING TO INSURANCE. HTH
1/30/03 2:45 PM SB893 RELATING TO MANDATORY HEALTH COVERAGE FOR EXAMINATION FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES. HTH
1/30/03 2:45 PM SB894 RELATING TO OSTEOPOROSIS. HTH
1/30/03 2:45 PM SB963 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE POISON CENTER. HTH
1/30/03 2:45 PM SB1241 RELATING TO CANCER EXAMINATIONS. HTH
1/30/03 2:45 PM SB890 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR DENTAL SERVICES. HTH/HMS
1/30/03 2:45 PM SB891 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR ADULT DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. HTH/HMS
1/30/03 2:45 PM SB426 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SAT
1/30/03 2:45 PM SB721 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A UNIFIED DATABASE SYSTEM OF ALL STATE AGENCIES. SAT
1/30/03 2:45 PM SB1251 RELATING TO A STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER. SAT
1/30/03 2:45 PM SB1334 RELATING TO THE STATE INTERNET PORTAL. SAT
1/31/03 9:00 AM SB392 RELATING TO MANDATORY DRUG TREATMENT COURT QUARTERLY REPORTING. JHW
1/31/03 9:00 AM SB632 RELATING TO TAXATION APPEALS. JHW
1/31/03 9:00 AM SB635 RELATING TO TRAFFIC FINES. JHW
1/31/03 9:00 AM SB729 RELATING TO THE DRUG COURT PROGRAM. JHW
1/31/03 9:00 AM SB801 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES. JHW
1/31/03 9:00 AM SB802 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS. JHW
1/31/03 1:00 PM None Informational Briefing TMG
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB58 RELATING TO SCHOOL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. EDU
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB75 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB338 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB339 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB365 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES. EDU
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB631 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB631 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB752 RELATING TO TORTS. EDU
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB832 RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. EDU
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB49 RELATING TO EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM. LBR
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB765 RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE FOR PRINCIPALS AND VICE PRINCIPALS. LBR
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB779 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM. LBR
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB783 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEE’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS. LBR
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB797 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM. LBR
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB799 RELATING TO VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES’ BENEFICIARY ASSOCIATION TRUSTS. LBR
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB1126 RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENT. LBR
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB1155 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. LBR
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB1309 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM. LBR
1/31/03 1:15 PM SB1312 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM. LBR
1/31/03 1:30 PM None Informational Briefing WLA
2/1/03 10:00 AM None Informational Briefing SEN-HSE
2/3/03 9:00 AM SB361 RELATING TO THE WEED AND SEED PROGRAM. JHW
2/3/03 9:00 AM SB611 RELATING TO COURT APPOINTED COUNSEL. JHW
2/3/03 9:00 AM SB618 RELATING TO CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION. JHW
2/3/03 9:00 AM SB634 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR TWO COUNSELORS TO TREAT WOMEN INCARCERATED FOR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES ON MAUI. JHW
2/3/03 9:00 AM SB782 RELATING TO CORRECTIONS. JHW
2/4/03 1:15 PM None Informational Briefing SAT/ECD
2/21/03 1:00 PM None Informational Briefing TMG
Legislative Hearing Notices – Jan. 28, 2003
The following hearing notices, which are subject to change, were sorted and taken from the Hawaii State Capitol Web site. Please check that site for updates and/or changes to the schedule at https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/hearing/hearing2.asp?press1=docs&button1=current Go there and click on the Hearing Date to view the Hearing Notice. Hearings notices for both House and Senate measures in all committees: Hearing ‘Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee’ 1/28/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing HLT 1/28/03 8:30 AM HB25 RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE BENEFITS INSURANCE. LAB 1/28/03 8:30 AM HB26 RELATING TO SICK LEAVE. LAB 1/28/03 8:30 AM HB29 RELATING TO MEAL BREAKS. LAB 1/28/03 8:30 AM HB30 RELATING TO TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE. LAB 1/28/03 8:30 AM HB124 RELATING TO SICK LEAVE FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. LAB 1/28/03 8:30 AM HB125 RELATING TO SICK LEAVE FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR. LAB 1/28/03 8:30 AM HB128 RELATING TO TEMPORARY DISABILITY BENEFITS TO CARE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS WITH A SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITION. LAB 1/28/03 8:30 AM HB389 RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE. LAB 1/28/03 8:30 AM HB390 RELATING TO LABOR. LAB 1/28/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing WAM 1/28/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing Summary WAM 1/28/03 9:00 AM None Informational Briefing EEP/ENE 1/28/03 9:00 AM HB13 RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST CONTROL. HLT 1/28/03 9:00 AM HB18 RELATING TO PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFIT MANAGEMENT COMPANIES. HLT 1/28/03 9:00 AM HB19 RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST CONTAINMENT AND AFFORDABLE ACCESS. HLT 1/28/03 9:00 AM HB120 RELATING TO MANDATORY HEALTH COVERAGE FOR EXAMINATION FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES. HLT 1/28/03 9:00 AM HB189 RELATING TO EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES FOR SEX ASSAULT SURVIVORS IN EMERGENCY ROOMS. HLT 1/28/03 9:00 AM HB259 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS. HLT 1/28/03 9:00 AM HB296 RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH ALLIANCE. HLT 1/28/03 9:00 AM HB392 RELATING TO MANDATORY OVERTIME FOR NURSES. HLT 1/28/03 9:00 AM HB411 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION BY PUBLIC ENTITIES AGAINST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. HLT 1/28/03 9:00 AM HB507 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS. HLT 1/28/03 9:00 AM HB548 RELATING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS. HLT 1/28/03 9:00 AM None Informational Briefing TAC 1/28/03 12:45 PM HB1 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, AND THE OMBUDSMAN. FIN 1/28/03 1:00 PM None Informational Briefing FIN 1/28/03 1:00 PM None Informational Briefing Summary FIN 1/28/03 1:15 PM None Informational Briefing ECD 1/28/03 1:15 PM None Informational Briefing ECD 1/28/03 1:15 PM None Informational Briefing TSM 1/28/03 1:30 PM None Informational Briefing EEP/ENE/CPC/CPH/TRN/TMG 1/28/03 2:45 PM None Informational Briefing SAT 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB155 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR PINEAPPLE RESEARCH. AGR 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB159 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. AGR 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB283 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. AGR 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB293 RELATING TO THE FARMERS’ MARKET. AGR 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB315 RELATING TO AGRIBUSINESS INCUBATORS. AGR 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB453 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION. AGR 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB480 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARKS. AGR 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB522 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO ENHANCE AGRICULTURAL TOURISM VENUES. AGR 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB523 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM. AGR 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB542 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES. AGR 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB543 RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. AGR 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB546 RELATING TO THE STATE WATER CODE. AGR 1/29/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing WAM 1/29/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing Summary WAM 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB178 RELATING TO LAND USE. WLH 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB179 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND IN NORTH KONA. WLH 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB295 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST. WLH 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB426 RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. WLH 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB427 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. WLH 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB428 RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND LEASES. WLH 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB524 RELATING TO LANDOWNERS’ LIABILITY. WLH 1/29/03 8:30 AM HB526 RELATING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS WITHIN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS. WLH 1/29/03 8:30 AM HCR10 REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS RECOGNIZE AN OFFICIAL POLITICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE. WLH 1/29/03 8:30 AM HR10 REQUESTING THAT THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS RECOGNIZE AN OFFICIAL POLITICAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND THE HAWAIIAN PEOPLE. WLH 1/29/03 9:00 AM SB442 RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS. JHW 1/29/03 9:00 AM SB932 RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS. JHW 1/29/03 9:00 AM SB933 RELATING TO STALKING. JHW 1/29/03 9:00 AM SB934 RELATING TO TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. JHW 1/29/03 9:00 AM SB935 RELATING TO ORDERS FOR PROTECTION. JHW 1/29/03 9:00 AM SB937 RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS. JHW 1/29/03 9:00 AM SB962 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CHILDREN’S JUSTICE CENTER. JHW 1/29/03 9:00 AM SB972 RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY. JHW 1/29/03 9:00 AM SB996 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. JHW 1/29/03 9:00 AM HB55 RELATING TO THE IN-BOND CONCESSION AT STATE AIRPORTS. TRN 1/29/03 9:00 AM HB137 RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. TRN 1/29/03 9:00 AM HB145 RELATING TO HIGHWAYS. TRN 1/29/03 9:00 AM HB149 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. TRN 1/29/03 9:00 AM HB203 RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OVER HIGHWAYS TO THE COUNTIES. TRN 1/29/03 9:00 AM HB218 RELATING TO TERMINABLE RENTAL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE VEHICLE LEASES. TRN 1/29/03 9:00 AM HB440 RELATING TO FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING AN EXERCISE PATH ALONG THE WAIANAE COAST. TRN 1/29/03 9:00 AM HB456 RELATING TO TOWING. TRN 1/29/03 9:00 AM HB457 RELATING TO TOWING. TRN 1/29/03 9:00 AM HB459 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE. TRN 1/29/03 1:00 PM SB10 RELATING TO COUNSELING. EDU 1/29/03 1:00 PM SB13 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU 1/29/03 1:00 PM SB16 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU 1/29/03 1:00 PM SB17 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU 1/29/03 1:00 PM SB18 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU 1/29/03 1:00 PM SB60 RELATING TO SCHOOL ASSESSMENT LIAISONS. EDU 1/29/03 1:00 PM SB80 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SCHOOL SAFETY RESOURCE OFFICERS. EDU 1/29/03 1:00 PM SB350 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU 1/29/03 1:00 PM SB701 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU 1/29/03 1:00 PM SB816 RELATING TO SAFETY RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM. EDU 1/29/03 1:30 PM None Informational Briefing WLA 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB593 RELATING TO REAL ESTATE. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB594 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB595 RELATING TO CHECK CASHING. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB655 RELATING TO CREDIT CARDS. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB736 RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSES. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB929 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1025 RELATING TO CIGARETTE RETAILERS AND MANUFACTURERS. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1098 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1099 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1100 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1102 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT CARD PAYMENTS. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1103 RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1114 RELATING TO TOBACCO. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1160 RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE AS A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1161 RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGIST LICENSING REQUIREMENTS. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1162 RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1163 RELATING TO DENTAL INSURANCE. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1165 RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1166 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ACT. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1171 RELATING TO CONCILIATION PANELS. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1172 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1259 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE. CPC 1/29/03 2:15 PM HB1339 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES. CPC 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB96 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. HMS 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB401 RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD. HMS 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB486 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HANA YOUTH CENTER. HMS 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB494 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE MAUI ADULT DAY CARE CENTER. HMS 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB504 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE MAUI FOOD BANK. HMS 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB514 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR QUEST ORTHODONTIC SERVICES. HMS 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB697 RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES. HMS 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB786 RELATING TO ADOPTION. HMS 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB865 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE FOOD SECURITY COUNCIL. HMS 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB867 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. HMS 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB44 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. TMG 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB45 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. TMG 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB47 RELATING TO WHARFAGE FEES. TMG 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB91 RELATING TO HIGHWAYS. TMG 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB578 RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. TMG 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB671 RELATING TO SCHOOL ZONES. TMG 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB723 RELATING TO HIGHWAYS. TMG 1/29/03 2:45 PM SB732 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS. TMG 1/30/03 8:30 AM HB21 RELATING TO CORPORATE DISCLOSURE. EDB 1/30/03 8:30 AM HB131 RELATING TO TAXATION. EDB 1/30/03 8:30 AM HB152 RELATING TO TAXATION. EDB 1/30/03 8:30 AM HB521 RELATING TO AN ANNUAL GENERAL EXCISE TAX HOLIDAY. EDB 1/30/03 8:30 AM HB643 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX. EDB 1/30/03 8:30 AM HB650 RELATING TO TAXATION. EDB 1/30/03 8:30 AM HB719 RELATING TO TAXATION. EDB 1/30/03 8:30 AM HB1066 RELATING TO THE TELEVISION INDUSTRY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. EDB 1/30/03 8:30 AM HB1353 RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS. EDB 1/30/03 8:30 AM HB1394 RELATING TO TAXATION TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMY. EDB 1/30/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing WAM 1/30/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing WAM 1/30/03 8:30 AM None Informational Briefing Summary WAM 1/30/03 9:00 AM SB98 RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH. JHW 1/30/03 9:00 AM SB98 RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH. JHW 1/30/03 9:00 AM SB381 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF DAMAGES FOR HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TRUST INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS. JHW 1/30/03 9:00 AM SB381 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF DAMAGES FOR HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TRUST INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS. JHW 1/30/03 9:00 AM SB382 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. JHW 1/30/03 9:00 AM SB383 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TRUST INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS. JHW 1/30/03 9:00 AM SB383 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TRUST INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS. JHW 1/30/03 9:00 AM SB476 RELATING TO CEDED LAND REVENUES. JHW 1/30/03 9:00 AM SB477 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS COMMISSION ACT. JHW 1/30/03 9:00 AM SB478 RELATING TO THE PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. JHW 1/30/03 9:00 AM SB610 RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS RESOLUTION UNDER THE HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TRUST. JHW 1/30/03 9:00 AM SB610 RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS RESOLUTION UNDER THE HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TRUST. JHW 1/30/03 9:00 AM SB615 RELATING TO SPECIAL ATTORNEYS GENERAL. JHW 1/30/03 9:00 AM SB638 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION. JHW 1/30/03 1:15 PM None Informational Briefing ECD 1/30/03 1:15 PM SB82 RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES. ECD 1/30/03 1:15 PM SB358 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ECD 1/30/03 1:15 PM SB659 RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONE. ECD 1/30/03 1:15 PM SB836 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ECD 1/30/03 1:15 PM SB1253 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DATA. ECD 1/30/03 1:15 PM SB1254 RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. ECD 1/30/03 1:15 PM SB1250 RELATING TO NEW ECONOMY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. ECD/LBR 1/30/03 1:15 PM SB33 RELATING TO TAXATION. TSM 1/30/03 1:15 PM SB38 RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY. TSM 1/30/03 1:15 PM SB377 RELATING TO TAXATION. TSM 1/30/03 1:15 PM SB673 RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX. TSM 1/30/03 1:15 PM SB826 RELATING TO TIME SHARING. TSM 1/30/03 1:15 PM SB828 RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS. TSM 1/30/03 2:25 PM SB319 RELATING TO COUNTIES. ENE/TMG 1/30/03 2:25 PM SB490 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. ENE/TMG 1/30/03 2:25 PM SB492 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN STATE FACILITIES. ENE/TMG 1/30/03 2:25 PM SB1290 RELATING TO PRODUCT PROCUREMENT PREFERENCES BY STATE AGENCIES. TMG/ENE 1/30/03 2:25 PM SB1474 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. TMG/ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB354 RELATING TO ENERGY. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB431 RELATING TO CLEAN FUEL VEHICLES. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB487 RELATING TO A GEOTHERMAL-TO-HYDROGEN TAX CREDIT. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB503 RELATING TO CLEAN WATER. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB506 RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ROYALTIES. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB558 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB595 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB596 RELATING TO ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX CREDIT. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB708 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB709 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST PROJECTS ON THE ISLANDS OF MAUI AND HAWAII. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB713 RELATING TO CLOSURE OF MUNICIPAL FACILITIES. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB722 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB815 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB819 RELATING TO CONSERVATION. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB840 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB841 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB848 RELATING TO THE ISLAND OF KAHOOLAWE. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB855 RELATING TO ENERGY. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB909 RELATING TO REQUIRED GREASE INTERCEPTORS. ENE 1/30/03 2:30 PM SB1292 RELATING TO THE ENERGY CONSERVATION INCOME TAX CREDIT. ENE 1/30/03 2:45 PM SB658 RELATING TO EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES FOR SEX ASSAULT SURVIVORS IN EMERGENCY ROOMS. HTH 1/30/03 2:45 PM SB739 RELATING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS. HTH 1/30/03 2:45 PM SB741 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES. HTH 1/30/03 2:45 PM SB747 RELATING TO INSURANCE. HTH 1/30/03 2:45 PM SB893 RELATING TO MANDATORY HEALTH COVERAGE FOR EXAMINATION FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES. HTH 1/30/03 2:45 PM SB894 RELATING TO OSTEOPOROSIS. HTH 1/30/03 2:45 PM SB963 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE POISON CENTER. HTH 1/30/03 2:45 PM SB1241 RELATING TO CANCER EXAMINATIONS. HTH 1/30/03 2:45 PM SB890 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR DENTAL SERVICES. HTH/HMS 1/30/03 2:45 PM SB891 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR ADULT DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. HTH/HMS 1/30/03 2:45 PM SB426 RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SAT 1/30/03 2:45 PM SB721 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A UNIFIED DATABASE SYSTEM OF ALL STATE AGENCIES. SAT 1/30/03 2:45 PM SB1251 RELATING TO A STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER. SAT 1/30/03 2:45 PM SB1334 RELATING TO THE STATE INTERNET PORTAL. SAT 1/31/03 9:00 AM SB392 RELATING TO MANDATORY DRUG TREATMENT COURT QUARTERLY REPORTING. JHW 1/31/03 9:00 AM SB632 RELATING TO TAXATION APPEALS. JHW 1/31/03 9:00 AM SB635 RELATING TO TRAFFIC FINES. JHW 1/31/03 9:00 AM SB729 RELATING TO THE DRUG COURT PROGRAM. JHW 1/31/03 9:00 AM SB801 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES. JHW 1/31/03 9:00 AM SB802 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS. JHW 1/31/03 1:00 PM None Informational Briefing TMG 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB58 RELATING TO SCHOOL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. EDU 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB75 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB338 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB339 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB365 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES. EDU 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB631 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB631 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB752 RELATING TO TORTS. EDU 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB832 RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. EDU 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB49 RELATING TO EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM. LBR 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB765 RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE FOR PRINCIPALS AND VICE PRINCIPALS. LBR 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB779 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM. LBR 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB783 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEE’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS. LBR 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB797 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM. LBR 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB799 RELATING TO VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES’ BENEFICIARY ASSOCIATION TRUSTS. LBR 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB1126 RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENT. LBR 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB1155 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. LBR 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB1309 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM. LBR 1/31/03 1:15 PM SB1312 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM. LBR 1/31/03 1:30 PM None Informational Briefing WLA 2/1/03 10:00 AM None Informational Briefing SEN-HSE 2/3/03 9:00 AM SB361 RELATING TO THE WEED AND SEED PROGRAM. JHW 2/3/03 9:00 AM SB611 RELATING TO COURT APPOINTED COUNSEL. JHW 2/3/03 9:00 AM SB618 RELATING TO CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION. JHW 2/3/03 9:00 AM SB634 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR TWO COUNSELORS TO TREAT WOMEN INCARCERATED FOR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES ON MAUI. JHW 2/3/03 9:00 AM SB782 RELATING TO CORRECTIONS. JHW 2/4/03 1:15 PM None Informational Briefing SAT/ECD 2/21/03 1:00 PM None Informational Briefing TMG