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: |
Thursday, March 30, 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
The following bills have been previously heard by subject matter Senate committees. Any subject matter changes will require the prior concurrence of the committee chair. Please focus your testimony on matters under the purview of JHW.
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HB 2367 HD1, SD1 (SSCR3064) |
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS OF THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES. Authorizes the Office of Youth Services to obtain criminal history information on employees, prospective employees, and volunteers of its contracted providers and subcontractors, in positions that necessitate close proximity to youth when providing services on its behalf. (SD1) |
HMS, JHW |
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HB 2286 (SSCR3063) |
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT. Clarifies that information maintained by the CSEA may be disclosed to persons who are directly involved with the administration and implementation of a program approved by Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. |
HMS, JHW |
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HB 1995 HD1, SD1 (SSCR3062) |
RELATING TO ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A MINOR. Expands the crimes of endangering the welfare of a minor in the first degree and second degree to include the illegal use of a controlled substance in the presence of, or as witnessed by, a minor. (SD1) |
HMS, JHW |
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HB 1787 HD1, SD1 (SSCR3095) |
RELATING TO CHILD ENDANGERMENT. Establishes a motor vehicle violation that prohibits leaving a child unsupervised in a motor vehicle. Requires the examiner of drivers to test driver's license applicants for knowledge of this offense. (SD1) |
HMS, JHW |
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HB 1825 HD1, SD1 (SSCR2995) |
RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS. Clarifies that the motor vehicle owner is responsible for paying parking citations; clarifies that unpaid parking citations do not prevent the transfer of registration or ownership. (SD1) |
TGO/IGA, JHW |
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HB 1833 HD1, SD1 (SSCR3084) |
RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Broadens the authority of a county with a population of less than 500,000 to issue fireworks permits by an authorized designee of the county. Effective on approval. (SD1) |
TGO/IGA, JHW |
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HB 3257 HD1, SD1 (SSCR3085) |
RELATING TO USE OF INTOXICANTS. Requires police to inform a person arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants of the sanctions for refusal to submit to breath, blood, or urine test only if person withdraws consent to testing implied by operation of a vehicle on public highway or waters of the State. Effective on approval. (SD1) |
TGO/IGA, JHW |
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HB 1899 HD1, SD1 (SSCR2936) |
RELATING TO THE USE OF SAFETY HELMETS BY MINORS. Mandates safety helmet use for moped drivers under the age of 18 years. Eff. on approval. (SD1) |
TGO, JHW |
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HB 3037 HD1, SD1 (SSCR2998) |
RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING. Provides that information be made available to a driver's license examiner which pertains to persons under the age of eighteen who have pending violations or proceedings that could result in the suspension or revocation of a driver's license or any pending adjudication for offenses relating to the operation of a motor vehicle. Effective 7/1/07. (SD1) |
TGO/IGA, JHW |
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HB 2737 HD1, SD1 (SSCR2997) |
RELATING TO THE HONOPOU DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI. Requires the attorney general to assist in resolving ownership issues relating to Honopou road, including Honopou bridge, of the Honopou district in Maui County; requires the department of transportation to determine the costs of strengthening Honopou bridge to allow firetrucks to safely cross and reach area residents. Effective on approval. (SD1) |
TGO/IGA, JHW |
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HB 2747 HD2, SD1 (SSCR3081) |
RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING. Allows the examiner of drivers to issue an instruction permit to an applicant with disabilities who possesses a valid driver's license from another state but who fails to pass a road test to obtain a license under this state. (HB2747 HD2) |
TGO/IGA, JHW |
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HB 2454 HD1, SD1 (SSCR2943) |
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES. Requires the Governor, in filling vacancies in the Senate, House of Representatives, and U.S. Senate, to select from a list of three prospective appointees nominated by the political party of the prior incumbent. Requires prospective appointees to be registered members of nominating political parties for at least six months prior to the appointment. Effective on approval. (SD1) |
TGO, JHW |
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HB 2343 HD1, SD1 (SSCR2938) |
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE. Increases the criminal penalties for the commission of certain crimes during a time of civil defense emergency proclaimed by the Governor. Eff. on approval. (SD1) |
TGO, 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 |