THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
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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: |
Friday, February 17, 2006 |
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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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SB 2489 |
RELATING TO FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY. Amends the penal code section on property forfeiture. Adds additional covered offenses that are subject to forfeiture. |
JHW |
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SB 2529 |
RELATING TO OPEN CARRY LICENSE OF FIREARMS. Authorizes chiefs of police to issue licenses to openly carry a firearm. Details processes for license applications, renewals, and record keeping. Strictly prohibits openly carrying firearms under certain circumstances. |
JHW |
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SB 2687 |
RELATING TO CRIMINAL TRESPASS. Repeals petty misdemeanor offense of criminal trespass onto public parks and recreational grounds. |
JHW |
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SB 2922 |
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING. Clarifies that if a corporation or company uses funds from its own treasury to fund the corporation or company's own noncandidate committee, there is no limit on contributions or expenditures to the corporation or company's noncandidate committee. Establishes an expenditure ceiling for prosecuting attorney candidates who participate in the publicly funded campaign program. |
JHW |
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SB 2576 |
RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Creates a new offense of aggravated cruelty to animals; provides penalties. |
JHW |
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SB 2924 |
RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Gives law enforcement officers authority to enter premises and impound an animal when there is probable cause to believe the animal is being subjected to cruel treatment. Allows court to order the forfeiture of impounded animal prior to a criminal action against its owner. |
JHW |
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SB 2930 |
RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Clarifies that animal care costs incurred for abused or neglected animals will be the responsibility of the abuser. |
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 |