THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
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COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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Senator Colleen Hanabusa, Chair |
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Senator Clayton Hee, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, April 5, 2005 |
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TIME: |
9:00 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HB 438 HD1, SD1 (SSCR1092) |
RELATING TO TRAFFIC OFFENSES. Repeals the penalties provided in section 291C-13, HRS, for violation of that section because penalties are already provided under section 291C-161, HRS. (HB438 HD1) |
TGO, JHW |
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HB 437 (SSCR1091) |
RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT. Clarifies that the term of imprisonment for violation of section 291E-61(b)(4), HRS, shall not exceed the maximum term provided in subsections (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3), respectively. |
TGO, JHW |
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HB 502 HD1, SD1 (SSCR1093) |
RELATING TO TRAFFIC OFFENSES REQUIRING IMPOSITION OF INCREASED PENALTIES FOR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES. Limits the time in which a prior conviction may be the basis for enhanced penalties for subsequent offenses as follows: Three years for offenses involving child restraints; one year for offenses involving violations relating to motor vehicle lights; and five years for offenses for motor vehicle alarms violations. (HB502 HD1) |
TGO, JHW |
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HB 919 HD1, SD1 (SSCR1095) |
RELATING TO USE OF INTOXICANTS. Permits the forfeiture of a vehicle for conviction of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant within 5 years of 2 prior convictions or conviction of habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant, if vehicle is owned and operated by the driver. (SD1) |
TGO, JHW |
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HB 862 HD2, SD1 (SSCR1094) |
RELATING TO TRAFFIC OFFENSES. Establishes the offense of excessive speeding, which is defined as 25 miles per hour or more over the speed limit or 80 miles per hour or more irrespective of the speed limit. (SD1) |
TGO, JHW |
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HB 150 HD2, SD1 (SSCR1044) |
RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING. Establishes a 3-stage graduated driver licensing program for persons under the age of 18. Requires licensee to be accompanied by a licensed parent or guardian when driving between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., with limited exceptions. Requires instruction permit holders to be accompanied by a person who is at least 21, rather than 18, when driving. (SD1) (Please note that the committee previously heard companion measure SB 428. Please focus testimony on differences between the two measures) |
TGO, JHW |
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HB 88 HD2, SD1 (SSCR1043) |
RELATING TO CELLULAR PHONES. Bans the use of hand held cellular phones while driving. Allows for the use of hands-free cellular phones. Provides an affirmative defense for safety and medical emergencies. Provides a $200 fine. (HB88 HD2) |
TGO, JHW |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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______________________________________ Senator Colleen Hanabusa Chair |