THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
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COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS |
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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair |
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Senator Will Espero, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND AGRICULTURE |
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Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair |
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Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 |
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TIME: |
1:15 pm |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 224 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
TGO/WLA
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HB 1556 HD1 (HSCR867) |
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES. Authorizes special purpose revenue bonds to assist PLK Air Services Group LLC to establish a Kona coffee and macadamia manufacturing facility and air cargo logistics and fulfillment center at Kona International Airport. (HB1556 HD1) |
TGO/WLA, WAM |
TGO Only
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HB 925 HD2 (HSCR933) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF BUILDING A MOTOR VEHICLE AND RAILWAY TUNNEL UNDER HONOLULU HARBOR. Appropriates funds to update the feasibility study of building a tunnel under Honolulu Harbor. Requires feasibility study to consider expansion of tunnel to include railway technology. Requires identification of available sources of federal and state funding. Appropriates funds. (HB925 HD2) |
TGO, WAM |
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HB 89 HD1 (HSCR951) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SECURITY FOR THE PORT OF HONOLULU. Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for a project to develop a security system for the port of Honolulu, conditional upon receipt of $8 million in federal funds. (HB89 HD1) |
TGO, WAM |
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HB 1472 (HSCR728) |
RELATING TO TRAFFIC. Requires department of transportation to perform a contraflow study of the Pali highway and report findings and recommendations to governor and legislature before 12/31/05. |
TGO, WAM |
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HB 1239 HD1 (HSCR934) |
RELATING TO HIGHWAY DESIGN. Directs the department of transportation to establish new guidelines that take into account the need for flexibility in highway design. (HB1239 HD1) |
TGO, WAM |
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HB 1152 HD1 (HSCR875) |
RELATING TO TRAFFIC. Requires the department of transportation to make recommendations to improve traffic in the Central Oahu corridor by studying regional connectivity and travel time mitigation, as well comprehensively reviewing past studies of traffic flow in the corridor from Central Oahu to the H-1 freeway, including any proposals to extend contra-flow lanes to Mililani. Appropriates funds. (HB1152 HD1) |
TGO, WAM |
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HB 150 HD2 (HSCR844) |
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. (HB150 HD2) |
TGO, JHW |
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HB 88 HD2 (HSCR712) |
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 |
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SCR 48/ SC 23 |
REQUESTING THE OAHU METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF AN ALTERNATE ROUTE OF INGRESS TO AND EGRESS FROM MILILANI MAUKA. |
TGO |
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SCR 27/ 14 |
REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY AND EVALUATE EXISTING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IN THE SOUTH KONA AREA OF HAWAII AND PREPARE A TRAFFIC SOLUTION PLAN TO MINIMIZE EXISTING AND FUTURE TRAFFIC PROBLEMS. |
TGO, WAM |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 201, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-7094.
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________________________________________ Senator Lorraine R. Inouye Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair |
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