THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Senator Colleen Hanabusa, Chair

Senator Clayton Hee, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

TIME:

9:00 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

The following bills have been previously heard by subject matter Senate committees. Any subject matter changes will require the prior concurrence of the committee chair. Please focus your testimony on matters under the purview of JHW.

HB 2857

HD1

(SSCR3077)

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Makes a knowing violation of the conditions of an approved mitigation plan that includes monitoring and preservation plans a civil and administrative violation. (HB2857 HD1)

MAT, JHW

HB 2535

SD1

(SSCR3116)

RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY RIGHTS.

Amends offense of use of a computer in the commission of a separate crime by including use of a computer to obtain control over the property of the victim or to facilitate commission of the offense of theft in the first or second degrees. (SD1)

MAT/CPH, JHW

HB 1871

HD1, SD1

(SSCR3119)

RELATING TO CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES.

Allows consumers who are victims of identity theft to place a security freeze on their credit reports which will prohibit a consumer reporting agency from releasing any information to unauthorized parties without the consumer's express authorization and will provide consumers more control over who has access to their credit report. (SD1)

CPH/MAT, JHW

HB 2050

HD2, SD1

(SSCR3026)

RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL MATCHMAKING.

Adds abuse orders of protection issued against a Hawaii resident as information that must be disclosed by a Hawaii resident as part of the resident's marital history information in dealings with international matchmaking organizations. (SD1)

EIA, JHW

HB 2885

HD2

(SSCR3037)

RELATING TO ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTS.

Requires that a business selling adult entertainment products obscure them from view from off the premises. Requires that adult entertainment products be segregated and obscured from view from portions of the premises where other products are sold. (HB2885 HD2)

BED, JHW

HB 3126

(SSCR2972)

RELATING TO RAPID IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS.

Amends the rapid identification documents law by deleting the requirement that the document be in the form of a bracelet. Allows a lawfully appointed guardian, agent, or surrogate to act on a patient's behalf when directing medical staff to provide comfort care only.

HTH, JHW

HB 2192

HD2, SD1

(SSCR3082)

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Clarifies requirements for emergency call-in Schedule II prescriptions, the use of facsimile and telephonic prescriptions, and the use of narcotics to treat addiction. Allows the use of central fill pharmacies and limited information sharing. Adds new definitions. (SD1)

HTH, JHW

HB 2410

HD1, SD1

(SSCR3074)

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Amends statutory provisions to conform with changes to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act enacted in 2005. (SD1)

HTH, JHW

HB 1242

HD1

(SSCR3073)

RELATING TO SECTION 453-16, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Prohibits the State from denying or interfering with a female's right to choose or obtain an abortion of a nonviable fetus or an abortion necessary to protect the female's life or health. Repeals residency requirement for abortions. Permits abortions to be performed in clinics and physician's offices. (HB1242 HD1)

HTH, JHW

 

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 (three-hole punched) copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 227, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6916.

 

 

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Senator Colleen Hanabusa

Chair