Anti-Phishing Task Force Presents Report on ID Theft in Hawaii
Tuesday, January 31st, 2006
In response to a growing problem for Hawaii residents, the Legislature established the Anti-Phishing Task Force last year to develop ways to help prevent electronic theft of consumers’ identities. In a recent joint informational briefing held by the Senate Committees on Consumer Protection & Housing and Media, Arts, Science & Technology, the Task Force presented a variety of proposals to more effectively combat electronic identity theft.
With the Army’s announcement that it will suspend its Military Assistance to Safety and Traffic Program (MAST) on April 1st, legislators acted to prevent the loss of vitally important air ambulance medical services for Oahu residents. Senator Robert Bunda and Senator Rosalyn Baker, along with Representative Michael Magaoay, announced the introduction of legislation to help ensure the continuation of emergency air ambulance services on Oahu.
Senator J. Kalani English, Chair of the Senate Energy, Environment and International Affairs Committee, announced his plans for vigorously exploring alternative energy options to help ease Hawaii’s dependence on fossil fuels. Proposals range from fixing the renewable portfolio standard, to supporting net energy metering, to providing resources and incentives for research and development of alternative energy options.
Senate President Robert Bunda opened the 2006 Legislative session with the delivery of his Opening Day remarks to a packed Senate Chamber on January 18th. President Bunda described what should shape up to be the top legislative priorities for the 2006 session which included strong proposals for public education, affordable housing, and sustainable energy programs.
House and Senate leadership kicked off the 2006 legislative session by announcing their plans for a comprehensive supermajority package at a press conference on January 11th at Anuenue School in Palolo Valley. Senate President Robert Bunda, Speaker Calvin Say and other Democrats spoke to the media about their top priorities for the upcoming session including: education, economic development, affordable housing and energy.
With a flip of a switch, the golden sun and silver moon chandeliers in the state House and Senate chambers were lit in a dramatic lighting ceremony on Friday, January 6th. The event was sponsored by the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts in a ceremony marking the culmination of a seven-month project that restored the chandeliers to their original 1971 condition.
