THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

Senator Brian Kanno, Chair

Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair

MEASURES DEFERRED TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005

TIME:

2:45 PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):

(Deferred from Friday, February 11, 2005)

SB 1044

RELATING TO WAGES.

Clarifies when the director of DLIR shall commence proceedings for penalties for violations of the law relating to payment of wages and other compensation. Imposes a fine of not less than $500 for violations and not less than $1000 for wilful or repeat violations.

LBR, JHW

SB 809

RELATING TO THE SPECIAL FUND FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS.

Allows the use of available funds for automation purposes. Appropriates $5 million dollars from the Special Fund for Disability Benefits for automation of the Disability Compensation Division.

LBR, WAM

SB 815

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY.

Lowers the maximum taxable wage base from $32,300 to the federal minimum of $7,000, for calendar years 2005, 2006, and 2007.

LBR, WAM
     

 

No testimony will be accepted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6830.