HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY |
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Rep. Eric G. Hamakawa, Chair |
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Rep. Blake K. Oshiro, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Kirk Caldwell |
Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Barbara Marumoto |
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Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho |
Rep. David A. Pendleton |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, March 23, 2004 |
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TIME: |
2:00 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 2931 SD1 (SSCR2745) (Pend referral from HSH) |
RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PROVIDERS OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish standards, which shall include criminal history record, Adult Protective Service, and Child Protective Service checks, to ensure the reputable and responsible character of service providers who have direct contact with individuals receiving services. (SD1) |
HSH, JUD, FIN |
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SB 2842 SD1 (SSCR2607) (Pend referral from PSM) |
RELATING TO CHAPTER 846E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. Requires child pornographers to register as sex offenders. (SD1) |
PSM, JUD, FIN |
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SB 2851 SD1 (SSCR2617) |
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII. Proposes to amend article 1, section 10 of the Hawaii Constitution to allow a felony prosecution to be initiated by a criminal prosecuting officer through the filing of a signed written information setting forth the charge. (SD1) |
JUD |
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SB 2861 SD1 (SSCR2620) |
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. Allows certain class B and class C felony charges to be initiated by information charging. (SD1) |
JUD, FIN |
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SB 2840 SD2 (SSCR2649) |
RELATING TO TOBACCO. Prohibits the distribution of untaxed cigarette via telephone, mail order, the Internet, or other on-line sources. Revises provisions relating to the AG's seizure and confiscation authority. Addresses the availability of low-priced cigarettes to underage smokers concern. (SD2) |
JUD, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW |
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Decision making only on the following measures. No public testimony will be accepted. |
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SB 3104 SD2 (SSCR2657) |
RELATING TO ELECTIONS. Establishes a comprehensive public funding program for state house of representatives candidates who agree to abide by campaign contribution and expenditure limits and meet other criteria. (SD2) |
JUD, FIN |
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SB 3030 SD2 (SSCR2611) |
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING. Amends campaign-spending laws to conform to law; allows the campaign spending commission to communicate directly with legislature and governor and make personnel decisions without approval of department head; clarifies registration requirements, campaign spending and contribution provisions, and penalties. (SD2) |
JUD |
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SB 3144 SD1 (SSCR2523) |
RELATING TO ATTORNEYS. Admitting attorneys licensed to practice law in other states or territories of the United States or the District of Columbia to practice law in Hawaii. (SD1) |
JUD |
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SB 2994 SD1 (SSCR2626) |
RELATING TO THE USE TAX. Clarifies when a seller is subject to the 0.5 per cent use tax; restores the imposition of taxes on goods purchased both within and outside the State; clarifies that the use tax applies to sellers who acquire goods from outside the State and import the product for resale in the State. (SD1) |
JUD, FIN |
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SB 2447 SD1 (SSCR2614) |
RELATING TO CRIME REDUCTION. Updates wiretapping statutes. (SD1) |
JUD |
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SB 1238 SD2, HD1 (HSCR930) |
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. Recognizes, establishes, and sets forth an adult's and emancipated minor's rights to make enforceable advance mental health care directives. Repeals chapter 327F relating to medical treatment decisions of psychotic disorders. (SB1238 HD1) |
HLT, JUD, FIN |
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PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 35 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 332, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY ALSO BE FAXED IF LESS THAN 5 PAGES IN LENGTH 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 IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-8480.
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. Blake K. Oshiro Vice-Chair |
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