HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE |
Rep. Dwight Y. Takamine, Chair |
Rep. Bertha C. Kawakami, Vice Chair |
Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
Rep. Pono Chong |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
Rep. Marilyn B. Lee |
Rep. Galen Fox |
Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Colleen Rose Meyer |
Rep. Bob Nakasone |
Rep. Mark S. Moses |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
Rep. Kymberly N. Pine |
Rep. Kameo Tanaka |
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
Tuesday, March 1, 2005 |
TIME: |
12:00 p.m. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A #3
HB 278 HD1 (HSCR642) |
RELATING TO VICTIM RESTITUTION. Mandates that defendants make restitution to victims. Removes judicial discretion. Provides that a defendant's financial ability to make restitution payments may be considered only in connection with establishing a restitution payment schedule. |
JUD, FIN |
HB 1507 HD1 (HSCR651) |
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR. Prohibits attempts by minor to purchase liquor or using false identification to unauthorized entry of licensed premises. Makes first and second liquor offenses by a minor between the ages of 18 and 21 punishable only by a fine. Authorizes issuance of citation in lieu of arrest, requires disposition of citations for first or second liquor violations by minor in the manner prescribed for traffic infractions. Directs 50% of the fines to the counties. |
JUD, FIN |
HB 1666 |
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS. Limits the governor's ability to restrict funds. Requires governor to release funds appropriated by the legislature unless an actual revenue shortfall will occur as a result of the funds' release. |
FIN |
HB 1672 |
RELATING TO THE BUDGET. Requires that the governor conduct a public hearing on any proposed restriction or withholding of funds budgeted and appropriated by the legislature, prior to implementing the restriction or withholding. |
FIN |
HB 1750 (HSCR518) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COMMUNITY-BASED REINTEGRATION PROGRAMS FOR FEMALE OFFENDERS TRANSITIONING FROM PRISON TO THE COMMUNITY. Appropriates funds for community-based programs that assist female offender in transitioning from prison back into the community. |
PSM, FIN |
HB 353 HD1 (HSCR277) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR ORGANIC AGRICULTURE. Appropriates funds for Leeward Community College's partnership with the Waianae Re-Development Corporation in operating the Waianae Organic Agriculture Center. |
AGR, HED, FIN |
HB 1141 HD1 (HSCR551) |
RELATING TO WAIMANO RIDGE. Prohibits development of state-owned land on Waimano ridge until an updated master plan is developed; establishes reporting requirements for department of health; establishes a process for developing the master plan. |
WLO, FIN |
HB 131 HD2 (HSCR666) |
RELATING TO MARINE RESERVES. Establishes the Hawaii Marine Managed Areas System Act.
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WLO/EEP/HAW, JUD, FIN |
HB 416 HD1 (HSCR533) |
RELATING TO THE WAIANAE COAST. Imposes moratorium on issuance of new commercial small boat harbor permits until an ocean recreation management area is designated and user rules are adopted for the Waianae coast. |
EEP/WLO, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. Dwight Takamine Chair |