THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair

Senator Will Espero, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Senator Colleen Hanabusa, Chair

Senator Clayton Hee, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Friday, March 17, 2006

TIME:

1:15 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 224

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 439

HD1

(HSCR152-06)

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN.

Authorizes the ombudsman or an authorized representative to obtain state tax returns and return information in connection with the official duties of the office of the ombudsman. Effective 1/1/2096. (HB439 HD1)

TGO/JHW, WAM

HB 2778

HD2

(HSCR898-06)

RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.

Provides for effective and timely communication between all levels of government and individuals who are precluded from using public services due to language-proficiency barriers. (HB2778 HD2)

TGO/JHW, WAM

     

 

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 35 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 201, 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 586-7094

 

 

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Senator Colleen Hanabusa

Chair

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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye

Chair