THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY

Senator Will Espero, Chair

Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair

Senator Shan S. Tsutsui, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Thursday, March 1, 2007
TIME:	2:45 p.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 959 SD1 (SSCR262) Proposed SD2

RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. Proposed SD2: Provides that warrants, with the exception of warrants issued in felony cases, domestic violence cases, and by the Hawaii paroling authority, shall expire 10 years after issuance.  Provides for extension of expiration period on good cause shown.  Warrants issued prior to effective date of Act to be valid for 10 years from effective date.  Appropriates funds for additional sheriff positions and vehicles.

PBS/WAM (pending re-referral)

Copies of the Proposed SD2 are available in Room 207 and in PDF at www.capitol.hawaii.gov

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit testimony in one of the following ways at least 24 hours prior to the hearing:

· In person: 20 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 207, State Capitol.

· By fax:  Testimony may 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 which committee the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the number of copies needed for submittal.

· By email:  Testimony may be emailed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Legislature's Public Access Room at testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov.  Please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the number of copies needed for submittal.  In addition, please provide the testifier's name and mailing address in the email.  Email sent to individual offices or any other Senate office will not be accepted.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), 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 586-6823.

________________________________________ Senator Rosalyn H. Baker Chair

________________________________________ Senator Will Espero Chair