HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki, Chair |
Rep. Marilyn B. Lee, Vice Chair |
Rep. Kirk Caldwell |
Rep. Kameo Tanaka |
Rep. Pono Chong |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Mark S. Moses |
Rep. Bob Nakasone |
Rep. Anne V. Stevens |
Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro |
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
Saturday, February 11, 2006 |
TIME: |
9:00 a.m. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
HB 2520 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE ROADS IN LIMBO PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII. Establishes a roads in limbo program to resolve issues relating to certain roads in the county of Hawaii that are not maintained by the State or the county; appropriation. |
TRN, FIN |
HB 2747 |
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 and who fails to pass a road test to obtain a license under this state. |
TRN, JUD |
HB 2745 |
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. Revokes a person's driver's license if the person commits a drug offense. |
TRN, JUD |
HB 2714 |
RELATING TO HARBORS. Establishes use priorities for Honolulu Harbor; prohibits conversion of maritime cargo use to another use. |
TRN |
HB 2916 |
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Amends section 291D-10, HRS, so that unpaid parking citations remain the responsibility of the person who owned the vehicle at the time the citation was issued, even if the vehicle is later transferred. Permit the driver's license of the person who was the registered owner at the time the citation was issued to be restricted until outstanding assessments are paid. |
TRN, JUD |
HB 2553 |
RELATING TO CHAPTER 291E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. Creates a felony charge for those who drive after a court revokes their license for DUI convictions, and a new criminal offense for those who drive after a court suspends their license for DUI convictions. |
TRN, JUD |
HB 2554 |
RELATING TO VEHICLE TAXATION. Repeals state vehicle weight tax and imposes tax based on fair market value of the vehicle instead. |
TRN, FIN |
HB 2677 |
RELATING TO MOPEDS. Requires mopeds to be inspected annually, to display a certificate of inspection, and to be operated only with an exhaust system that meets original manufacturer specifications. |
TRN, JUD |
HB 2706 |
RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY. Gives the driver of a vehicle the right of way when a pedestrian within a crosswalk affirmatively allows the driver to take the right of way. |
TRN, JUD |
HB 1986 |
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Requires the use of headlights in inclement weather when windshield wipers are in continuous use. |
TRN, JUD |
HB 1824 |
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. Prohibits instruction permit holders from using cell phones while driving. |
TRN, JUD |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 35 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 421, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY ALSO BE FAXED IF LESS THAN 5 PAGES IN LENGTH TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.
IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6223.
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________________________________________ Rep. Joseph M. Souki Chair |