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 24, 2006 |
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TIME: |
11:00 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 2909 SD1 (SSCR2395) |
RELATING TO PERMIT APPROVALS. Allows a county to opt out of the automatic permit approval law by adopting an ordinance to exempt the county as a whole or any county agency from the law. (SD1) |
IGA/TGO, JHW |
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SB 2559 SD1 (SSCR2408) |
RELATING TO ETHICS. Clarifies that members of county boards and commissions are subject to their respective county code of ethics, whether the board or commission member is appointed or elected. (SD1) |
IGA, JHW |
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SB 2551 SD1 (SSCR2399) |
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR. Authorizes the liquor commission to extend the time from 30 days to 45 days for giving a decision to grant or refuse an application. Allows commission to remove names from registered voter list for lack of residency. Deems an application denied if the commission does not make a decision granting or refusing an application. Exempts hearings from chapter 91. (SD1) |
IGA, JHW |
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SB 2403 SD1 (SSCR2397) |
RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO TORT ACTIONS. Provides specific exceptions to tort actions. (SD1) |
IGA, JHW |
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SB 2430 SD1 (SSCR2407) |
RELATING TO ELECTION. Directs judiciary to notify county clerk of a felony conviction at time of actual sentencing of the felon. (SD1) |
IGA, JHW |
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SB 2073 SD1 (SSCR2409) |
RELATING TO THE POWER OF ARREST. Extends the power of federal officers to make arrests under state law, currently limited to Customs and Immigrations Service officers, to agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, United States Secret Service, and United States Marshal Service. (SD1) |
IGA, JHW |
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SB 2263 SD1 (SSCR2410) |
RELATING TO CHAPTER 134. Amends chapter 134 to comply with certain provisions of the federal law contained in the "Brady Bill" by: (1) reflecting the current federal requirement that state firearms registration records include place of birth, country of citizenship, and for non-citizens, an alien or admission number; (2) reflecting the federal mandate that the national instant criminal background check system and the immigration and customs enforcement databases be checked prior to the issuance of firearms permits; (3) prohibiting a person's possession of firearms under state law if the person is prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law. (SD1) |
IGA, JHW |
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SB 2667 SD1 (SSCR2415) |
RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Clarifies fireworks terminology to be consistent with federal law; repeals and amends definitions. (SD1) |
IGA, 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 |