HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY |
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Rep. Tommy Waters, Chair |
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Rep. Blake K. Oshiro, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Kirk Caldwell |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D. |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Sylvia Luke |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
Rep. Kymberly Marcos Pine |
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Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007 |
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2:00pm |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
SB 1961 SD1 (SSCR883) |
RELATING TO BAIL. Creates a licensing requirement for bail bond agents. Requires the director of commerce and consumer affairs to adopt rules for the process and procedure of obtaining a bail bond agent license. Prohibits certain acts by bail bond agents. Provides for civil and criminal penalties for violations by bail bond agents. Requires the director of commerce and consumer affairs to adopt rules regulating compensated sureties. (SD1)
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JUD |
SB 1636 SD2, HD2 (HSCR1406) |
RELATING TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Amends definition of "substance abuse on-site screening test" to include tests used for forensic testing as a workplace testing device. Requires that substance abuse testing be conducted according to the manufacturer's package insert, as an alternative to the Food and Drug Administration insert if there is no FDA insert. Eliminates the use of tests for pre-employment screening. Allows for the use of confirmatory test if forensic test result is positive. (SB1636 HD2)
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HLT, LAB, JUD |
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THE FOLLOWING MEASURES HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN HEARD AND ARE SCHEDULED FOR DECISION MAKING ONLY. NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY WILL BE ACCEPTED
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SB 1229 SD2 (SSCR1016) |
RELATING TO SCRAP DEALERS. Requires scrap dealers to include a thumbprint of all persons redeeming copper in the required identification statement. Requires scrap dealers to maintain record of transactions in copper and immediately email or fax it to police. (SD2)
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JUD |
SB 946 SD2, HD1 (HSCR1426) |
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION. Permits driver whose license has been administratively revoked for life to seek reinstatement of the license after 10 years have passed since the lifetime revocation. Requires driver to have had no arrests or convictions for driving while license revoked and be free from dependency or abuse of alcohol and drugs. Effective July 1, 2112(SB946 HD1)
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TRN, JUD |
SB 1400 SD2, HD2 (HSCR1440) |
RELATING TO FINANCIAL ABUSE. Requires financial institutions to report suspected instances of financial abuse directed towards, targeting, or committed against an elder to a local law enforcement agency or the department of human services. (SB1400 HD1)
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HSH, CPC, JUD |
SB 1603 SD2, HD1 (HSCR1446) |
RELATING TO LIABILITY. Makes permanent the temporary liability protection of state and county governments for public use of certain public beach parks and the acts or omissions of lifeguards. (SB1603 HD1)
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WLH, JUD |
SB 1665 (SSCR426) |
RELATING TO ANIMALS. Creates a new offense of aggravated cruelty to pet animals. Provides penalties.
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JUD |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments are requested to submit 5 copies of their testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing to:
· Room 422 in the State Capitol; OR
· The HOUSE testimony drop off box in the turnaround area of the Capitol Basement parking lot.
Persons wishing to fax comments less than 5 pages in length are requested to transmit their testimony to 586-6501 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands). On the transmittal, please indicate:
· The Committee the comments are directed to;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· The number of copies the Committee is requesting.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6340 at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" Web site at www.capitoltv.org OR call 550-8074 for a listing.
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________________________________________ Rep. Tommy Waters Chair |