THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Senator J. Kalani English, Chair

Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Monday, March 12, 2007
TIME:	2:00 p.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 224 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 356 HD2 (HSCR873)	RELATING TO CHILD ENDANGERMENT. Establishes a motor vehicle violation that prohibits leaving a child unsupervised in a motor vehicle.  Requires the examiner of drivers to test driver's license applicants for knowledge of this offense.  (HB356 HD2)	TIA, JDL
HB 362 HD1 (HSCR874)	RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS. Allows for the immediate removal of a motor vehicle from the scene of an accident where no serious, substantial, or bodily injury has occurred.  (HB362 HD1)	TIA, JDL

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit testimony in one of the following ways at least 24 hours prior to the hearing:

· In person:  17 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 205, State Capitol.

· By fax:  Testimony may 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 which committee the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the number of copies needed for submittal.

· By Email:  Testimony may be emailed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Legislature's Public Access Room at testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov.  Please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the number of copies needed for submittal.  In addition, please provide the testifier's name and mailing address in the email.  Email sent to individual offices or any other Senate office will not be accepted.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), 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 J. Kalani English

Chair