THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND MILITARY AFFAIRS |
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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair |
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Senator Shan S. Tsutsui, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 7, 2007 |
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TIME: |
1:15 pm |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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SB 1332 |
RELATING TO METAL. Establishes the offense of theft of copper. Adds special requirements for the purchase of copper by scrap dealers and to hold scrap dealers accountable for violations.
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IGM, JDL |
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SB 1341 |
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS RELATING TO NATURAL DISASTERS. Appropriates funds ($2,000,000) to: (1) cover the costs of recovery and remediation efforts as a result of storms that occurred in February and March 2006; (2) stabilize and repair storm-damaged slopes, drainage ways, and drainage systems to restore functionality and prevent future damage; (3) hire consultants to: (A) determine the structural integrity of dams and reservoirs statewide; (B) assess potential immediate risks; and (C) recommend long-term plans to ensure dam safety; (4) investigate, review, and litigate legal issues related to dam and reservoir failures, issues, relating to the safety of dam and reservoir failures, and issues relating to the safety of existing dams and reservoirs; and (5) investigate and litigate, civilly and criminally, all issues relating to the Ka Loko dam breach of March 2006.
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IGM, JDL, WAM |
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SB 621 |
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PERTAINING TO THE CIVIL AIR PATROL. Appropriates moneys for capital improvements pertaining to the Hawaii Civil Air Patrol Wing Headquarters.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 622 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII CIVIL AIR PATROL. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Civil Air Patrol.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 1425 |
RELATING TO CONTRACTOR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY OR DISASTER. Ensures an adequate supply of licensed contractors available to perform necessary repairs and reconstruction work during a state of emergency or disaster.
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IGM, CPH |
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SB 1427 |
RELATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY. Establishes the vice-director's salary in alignment with federal equivalent pay levels.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 1431 |
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR NATURAL DISASTERS. Makes emergency appropriations of $900,000 in general funds to DOD for FY 2006-2007 to cover operational expenses associated with the October 15, 2006, Kiholo Bay earthquake disaster recover efforts in the counties of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and the City and County of Honolulu. Makes emergency appropriations of $24,000,000 to cover the 25% non-federal cost share for earthquake disaster recovery projects made eligible under Public Assistance program, for emergency watershed protection projects under the Natural Resources Conservative Service, upgrading State and county warning systems, repairing and improving irrigation water systems and repairing public school facilities, hospitals, and healthcare facilities. Funds will also be used for structural and non-structural earthquake mitigation projects.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 1561 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A NON-EMERGENCY REPORTING SYSTEM, KNOWN AS 3-1-1. Appropriates funds for the development and implementation of a 3-1-1 non-emergency system.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 1897 |
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. Appropriates funds for the Department of Defense to complete updating of tsunami inundation and evacuation maps. Prohibits construction of non-maritime related buildings in tsunami inundation zones.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 798 |
RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF. Creates a one-time tax credit for victims of the October 15, 2006, earthquakes.
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IGM, EDT, WAM |
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SB 797 |
RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDIT. Provides tax credit to homeowners for construction of safe rooms.
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IGM, EDT, WAM |
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SB 790 |
RELATING TO EMERGENCY SHELTERS. Appropriates moneys to the department of defense to create additional emergency shelter spaces for residents and pets.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 85 |
RELATING TO INSURANCE. Requires each county to adopt an ordinance to participate in the community rating system of the National Flood Insurance Program. Appropriate funds to the counties to implement the Act.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 86 |
RELATING TO EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR NATURAL DISASTERS. Authorizes the governor to order the release of up to ten per cent of moneys appropriated from interest earnings in the emergency and budget reserve fund for emergency assistance to residents and businesses sustaining damage from natural disasters. Also appropriates funds for emergency assistance.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 781 |
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Appropriates funds to plan a Hawaii state fire and emergency training facility.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 786 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR EMERGENCY SUPPLY CACHES. Appropriates funds for emergency supply caches to support disaster victims and communities that may become isolated due to natural disasters.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 787 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ON NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. Appropriates funds for a public education campaign on natural disaster preparedness.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 788 |
RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF. Appropriates moneys for the state civil defense major disaster fund.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 789 |
RELATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the planning and construction of a new state emergency operating center.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 790 |
RELATING TO EMERGENCY SHELTERS. Appropriates moneys to the department of defense to create additional emergency shelter spaces for residents and pets.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 791 |
RELATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE. Appropriates funds to the department of defense for non-declared disaster activation and response.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 792 |
RELATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE. Appropriates moneys to the state civil defense for continuous alert staffing requirements at the state emergency operating center.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 793 |
RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS. Appropriates moneys for full time equivalent positions.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 794 |
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. Appropriates moneys to the department of defense to equip emergency shelters in order to support special needs populations.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 796 |
RELATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund the installation of additional sirens to the state civil defense warning system.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 1754 |
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. Appropriates funds for disaster preparedness initiatives.
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IGM, WAM |
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SB 1797 |
RELATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE. Appropriates funds to the Ethnic Education Foundation of Hawaii for emergency and disaster response services and infrastructure improvements.
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IGM, WAM |
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 15 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 201, 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 586-7335.
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________________________________________ Senator Lorraine R. Inouye Chair |
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