THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS |
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Senator J. Kalani English, Chair |
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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AGRICULTURE, AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair |
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Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TAXATION |
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Senator Carol Fukunaga, Chair |
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Senator Will Espero, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, February 12, 2007 |
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TIME: |
2:00 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 224 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
WAH/EDT
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SB 1035 |
RELATING TO MAKAHIKI DAY COMMEMORATION. Establishes each November 20th as the Makahiki Commemoration day. |
WAH/EDT |
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SB 1585 |
RELATING TO HISTORIC SITES. Requires landowner of a potential native Hawaiian historical site on private property to obtain prior approval of the department of land and natural resources before conducting certain activities on the land; specifies procedures; defines "potential native Hawaiian historic site."
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WAH/EDT, WAM |
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WAH/TIA
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SB 768 |
RELATING TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES. Designates vehicles of the division of conservation and resources enforcement as authorized emergency vehicles.
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WAH/TIA |
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SB 1361 |
RELATING TO ALOHA TOWER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Establishes a formal partnership between the Aloha Tower Development Corporation (ATDC) and the DOT - Harbors Division for the development of selected harbor infrastructure projects on an expedited basis to meet the critical demand for harbor expansion and upgrades.
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WAH/TIA, WAM |
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TIA/EDT
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SB 1367 |
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. Establishes the Office of International Affairs in DBEDT.
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TIA/EDT, WAM |
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TIA ONLY
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SB 1237 |
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. Permits motor vehicle backup warning beepers to be disabled between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. if certain conditions are met.
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TIA |
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SB 1238 |
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Prohibits motorcycle, motor scooter, and moped mufflers from emitting a noise level above an unspecified decibel level. Provides a graduated schedule of fines for first, second, and subsequent violations.
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TIA, JDL |
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SB 1515 |
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Increases fines imposed on users and tenants who violate chapter 266, the department's administrative rules, or any lawful command of any harbor master, agent, or district manager. Allows for a full recovery of fines imposed on the DOT for violations of federal and state air and water pollution laws committed by harbor users and tenants.
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TIA, WAM |
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SB 1522 |
RELATING TO TRAFFIC ABSTRACTS. Clarifies the content requirements for traffic abstracts.
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TIA, JDL |
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SB 1528 |
RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS. Clarifies that all traffic violations subject to the penalty provisions of section 291C‑161, Hawaii Revised Statutes (statewide traffic code; penalties), are treated as civil matters pursuant to chapter 291D (traffic offenses; administrative adjudication).
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TIA, JDL |
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SB 1529 |
RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS. Expands scope of traffic infractions law to include infractions committed by minors. Permits concurrent trials and clarifies requirements. Clarifies citation form requirements. Authorizes use of electronic citations.
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TIA, JDL |
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SB 1569 |
RELATING TO CHAPTER 291, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. Clarifies penalties for violating state motor vehicle operation and equipment requirements.
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TIA, JDL |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 205, 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. Please note that the Senator's office will not accept e-mail testimony. Please direct all e-mail testimony to: testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov.
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 586-6903.
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________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator J. Kalani English Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Carol Fukunaga Chair |