THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MILITARY AFFAIRS

AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Senator Cal Kawamoto, Chair

Senator Carol Fukunaga, Vice Chair

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Tuesday, February 27, 2001

TIME:

1:00 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

GM 119

NOMINATION OF CHARLES M. KATSUYOSHI AS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2002.

TMG
     

SB 1475

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE TIRES.

Shortens to January 1, 2003 the surcharge on imported motor vehicle tires. (Ige (BR))

TMG

SB 1204

RELATING TO AIRPORT OPERATIONS.

Provides statutory authorization to enter into contracts with one or more contractors for the sale and delivery of in-bond merchandise at any state airport. (Bunda (BR))

TMG

SB 1491

RELATING TO CRUISE SHIP WASTE DUMPING.

Prohibits waste dumping in Hawaii and in Hawaiian waters from cruise ships. Requires a fully functioning on-boat wastewater processing system before a ship is allowed to use a state dock. (Fukunaga)

TMG

SB 1162

RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC LAND DISPOSITIONS.

Changes the public notice requirements for auctions, drawings, direct negotiation, exchanges, quitclaims, submerged and reclaimed lands, reservations, and easements from three successive weeks in both a statewide and county publication to once or twice in either a statewide or local publication. (Bunda (BR))

WLE, TMG

SB 3

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Authorizes an agency to purchase price list items from other vendors if they certify receiving a better price. (Matsuura)

TMG

SB 631

relating to the procurement of small purchases.

Amends the public procurement code to require certain small purchases with an estimated total cost that is at least $5,000 but less than $25,000 to be advertised on an internet website. Allows bidders to submit bids for each such project by e-mail to the purchasing agency. (Kokubun)

TMG

SB 1038

SD1

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Transfers the Deferred Compensation program to the Employees' Retirement System. Requires the Employees' Retirement System to pay interest on pensions that are not processed and issued within three months of a member's retirement. (SD1) (Bunda (BR))

 

LBR, TMG

SB 824

RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULE COMPLIANCE.

Requires ombudsman to investigate government agencies to ensure compliance with administrative rules. (Matsuura)

TMG
     

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 230, 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 586-6970.

 

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Senator Cal Kawamoto

Chair