THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Senator Colleen Hanabusa, Chair

Senator Clayton Hee, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Monday, February 13, 2006

TIME:

9:00 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 2246

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT.

Propose an amendment to article I of the State Constitution to provide that the Legislature may define what behavior constitutes a continuing course of conduct in sexual assault crimes, and that the Legislature may define what constitutes the unanimity that is required for a conviction in sexual assault crimes. (Rabago case).

JHW

SB 2558

RELATING TO THE HAWAII RULES OF EVIDENCE.

Makes oral or written apologies inadmissible to prove fault and preserves admissibility of a statement of fault.

JHW

SB 2582

RELATING TO THE HAWAII RULES OF EVIDENCE.

Amends rule of evidence on erroneous ruling so that a party does not need to renew an objection or offer of proof once a court makes a definitive ruling on the record admitting or excluding evidence.

JHW

SB 2941

RELATING TO BRUSH FIRES.

Creates a class C felony criminal property damage offense for setting brush fires. Permits court to assess defendant for cost of fighting fire. Makes parent or guardian liable for the cost of damage done by fire set by minor and for cost of fighting it.

JHW

 

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 (three-hole punched) copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 227, 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 586-6916.

 

 

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Senator Colleen Hanabusa

Chair