HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Rep. Joseph M. Souki, Chair

Rep. Kirk Caldwell, Vice Chair

Rep. Ken Ito

Rep. Brian K. Blundell

Rep. Romeo M. Mindo

Rep. Mark S. Moses

Rep. Bob Nakasone

Rep. David A. Pendleton

Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Wednesday, January 29, 2003

TIME:

9:00 am,

PLACE:

Conference Room 309

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 55

RELATING TO THE IN-BOND CONCESSION AT STATE AIRPORTS.

Allows the DOT to enter into more than one contract for in-bond concessions at state airports.

TRN, FIN
     

HB 137

RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Disallows non-licensed individuals from purchasing and rebuilding salvaged vehicles, and includes airbags as a resale component that requires Department of Transportation approval.

TRN, CPC
     

HB 145

RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.

Clarifies that the provisions regarding responsibility for the charges for the removal, relocation, replacement, or reconstruction of utility facilities are applicable only to state or county highway projects that receive funding from the Federal Highway Administration.

TRN, FIN
     

HB 149

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Appropriates funds for a hazard assessment study of Kamehameha highway.

TRN, FIN
     

HB 203

RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION OVER HIGHWAYS TO THE COUNTIES.

Transfers all state highways functions and funding to the counties over a five-year period. Gives each county jurisdiction over all state highways in that county.

TRN, JUD, FIN
     

HB 218

RELATING TO TERMINABLE RENTAL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE VEHICLE LEASES.

Provides that a motor vehicle or trailer transaction does not constitute a sale or security interest merely because the rental price may be raised or lowered by reference to the amount realized on the sale or disposition of the motor vehicle or trailer.

TRN, CPC

HB 456

RELATING TO TOWING.

Increases fees for towing a vehicle; authorizes towing companies to charge an additional fee if a vehicle hookup takes longer than fifteen minutes.

TRN, CPC, FIN
     

HB 457

RELATING TO TOWING.

Requires commercial tow trucks to be registered and to display distinguishing license plates and decals. Provides that the director of finance shall establish a schedule of tow truck registration fees. Provides that noncompliance with registration requirements prohibits the tow operator to collect charges for a tow or as a condition to release a towed vehicle.

TRN, CPC, FIN
     

HB 440

RELATING TO FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING AN EXERCISE PATH ALONG THE WAIANAE COAST.

Directs the department of accounting and general services to conduct a feasibility study of constructing an exercise path along the Waianae coast from Maili beach park to Makaha surfing beach.

TRN, WLH, FIN
     

HB 459

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.

Precludes uninsured motorists and DUI drivers from recovering noneconomic losses in a motor vehicle accident.

TRN, CPC, JUD
     

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 30 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 409, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY BE FAXED TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT ARE NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.

IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE TRN COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6223.

IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

 

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Rep. Joseph M. Souki

Chair