SB 785

SD2

RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.

Allows public meetings by video teleconference to continue even if the video connectivity is interrupted or stopped. (SD2)

SB 2430

SD2

RELATING TO ELECTION.

Directs judiciary and the paroling authority to notify the county clerks of a felony conviction at time of actual sentencing of the felon. (SD2)

SB 2489

RELATING TO FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY.

Amends the penal code section on property forfeiture. Adds additional covered offenses that are subject to forfeiture.

SB 2941

SD1

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 extinguishing the fire based upon the percentage of damage done by the minor. (SD1)

SB 951

SD2

RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.

Provides penalties for the intentional setting of fires within forest reserves, public hunting areas, wildlife and plant sanctuaries, and natural area reserves. (SD2)

SB 696

SD1

RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION.

Adds definitions for "criminal history record check" and "criminal history record name inquiry." Updates the fee schedule for criminal history record check services to include criminal history record checks done via the Internet. Extends the fee exemption to include nonprofit charitable organizations' adult volunteers having direct contact with the elderly and disabled. (SD1)

SB 1512

SD1, HD1

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW.

Authorizes the Director of Health to establish domestic violence fatality review teams to review domestic violence fatalities. (SB1512 HD1)

SB 826

HD1

RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.

Adds deputy sheriffs and narcotics enforcement officers of the department of public safety to those who must report child abuse cases and who have the authority to take a victim of child abuse into protective custody. Effective 7/1/2010. (HD1)

SB 427

SD1

RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY.

Requires child safety seat or booster seat usage for children over four years by less than eight years old; defines "restrained". (SD1)

SB 706

SD2, HD1

RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR VIOLATIONS INVOLVING MINORS.

Requires judges to suspend for 180 days the driver's licenses of licensed drivers under the age of 21 when the drivers have been convicted of illegal possession of liquor and if the defendant does not yet have driver's license, to postpone eligibility until the defendant is 17 years of age or for 180 days, whichever period is longer. Allows a judge the discretion to permit limited driving for those with a suspended license for employment or educational purposes. (SB706 HD1)

SB 2576

SD1

RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

Creates a new offense of aggravated cruelty to pet animals; provides penalties. (SD1)

SB 2924

SD1

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.

SB 2930

SD1

RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

Clarifies that animal care costs incurred for abused or neglected animals will be the responsibility of the abuser. (SD1)

SB 895

SD1, HD1

RELATING TO LIMU MANAGEMENT AREA.

Establishes a limu management area along the shoreline in Ewa Beach. Creates an advisory group to assist DLNR in determining best management practices. Enacts provisions on 12/31/06 and sunsets the provisions on 6/30/2010. (SB895 HD1)

SB 744

SD2

RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION.

Clarifies ambiguities and corrects errors in business registration laws. (SD2)

SB 1380

SD2, HD1

RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS BILL OF RIGHTS.

Establishes the Small Business Bill of Rights. Provides a private cause of action for enforcement of the Small Business Bill of Rights. Effective July 1, 2099. (SB1380 HD1)

SB 965

SD2

RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE.

Repeals State's electronic surveillance statute and conforms the State's electronic surveillance laws to federal laws; regulates oral, electronic, and wire communications surveillance and interception; sets procedures for surveillance and interception. (SD2)

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Rep. Sylvia Luke