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:	Monday, February 13, 2006
TIME:	9:00 a.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 2191	RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL. Establishes increased licensing and vehicle registration penalties for persons who drive with alcohol concentration of .15 or more.	TRN, JUD
HB 2075	RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Earmarks a percentage of moneys from the state highway fund for bikeways.	TRN, FIN
HB 1940	RELATING TO ILLEGAL DRUGS. Prohibits operation of a motor vehicle with illegal drugs in the bloodstream. Requires operator to submit to testing for the presence of illegal drugs in the bloodstream. Establishes penalties for failing test and refusing to submit to test.	TRN, JUD
HB 1805	RELATING TO THE USE OF MOBILE PHONES WHILE DRIVING. Prohibits the use of a mobile telephone while driving unless equipped with a hands-free accessory.	TRN, JUD
HB 1899	RELATING TO THE USE OF SAFETY HELMETS BY MINORS. Mandates safety helmet use for moped drivers under the age of 18 years.	TRN, JUD
HB 2649	RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. Permits motor vehicle backup warning beepers to be disabled between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. if the vehicle's driver is assisted by a responsible adult while reversing.	TRN, JUD
HB 2575	RELATING TO NO FAULT INSURANCE. Establishes the offense of "motor vehicle accident while uninsured" if a person is involved in a motor vehicle accident while the motor vehicle operated by the person is uninsured. Provides the option of a forty-eight hour jail term in lieu of a fine or community service as penalty for the offense.	TRN, JUD
HB 2639	RELATING TO USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE. Increases sanctions for driving with a high blood alcohol level.	TRN, JUD
HB 2422	RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. Increases the penalties for motorists who violate Hawaii's crosswalk law.	TRN, JUD
HB 3081	MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A STATE-OWNED AIRCRAFT. Appropriates $1,900,000 for the department of transportation to purchase a state-owned aircraft to be used in the conduct of state business. Requires the department to adopt rules concerning the use and maintenance of the aircraft.	TRN, FIN

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