THE SENATE

Amends section 444-10.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to prohibit the resumption of work for any person who is issued a citation for operating without a license until a hearing is conducted. (SD1)

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SB 3008, SD1

(SSCR2227)

Testimony

Status

RELATING TO THE CODE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

Updates Hawaii's Code of Financial Institutions by requiring licenses to be conspicuously displayed, addresses temporary closures during emergencies, clarifies how prepayment penalties are calculated, and allows greater access to records by State inspectors. (SD1)

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RELATING TO IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS.

Regulates the business of immigration consulting by prohibiting nonattorneys or nonaccredited individuals from rendering opinions or aiding in completion of immigration documents in exchange for consideration. (SD1)

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RELATING TO HARASSMENT.

Provides that harassment includes all computer communications; adds computer communication as a form of nonconsensual contact in the offense of harassment by stalking. (SD1)

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RELATING TO CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION.

Establishes the offense of criminal impersonation, making it a class C felony to impersonate another person and place the person at risk of bodily injury. (SD1)

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RELATING TO DEFAMATION.

Establishes that communication of defamatory statements by telephone, facsimile, electronic mail, or other computer communication meets the requirement of publication.

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RELATING TO TEACHER LICENSURE.

Requires the Hawaii teacher standards board to revoke a teacher's license when the teacher has been convicted of certain sexual offenses against a minor. (SD1)

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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Requires the University of Hawaii board of regents to publicly disclose in open meetings: (1) compensation offered to newly hired employees; (2) changes in compensation offered to existing employees for administrative positions in the UH system filled by excluded employees; and (3) all budgetary expenditures made by the board of regents. (SD1)

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RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Specifies that the duration of probationary periods for new teachers, principals, and vice-principals of the department of education shall be two years, unless otherwise negotiated pursuant to collective bargaining. (SD1)

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RELATING TO NOISE.

Increases the fine for exhaust pipes or mufflers that increase the noise emitted by a moped, motorcycle, or motor vehicle.

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RELATING TO JURY SERVICE.

Allows psychologists to claim an exemption from jury service.

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RELATING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS.

Enacts the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act. (SD1)

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RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.

Prohibits the consumption of any liquor on any public sidewalk or common area within a public housing project.

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RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND.

Protects counties from liability as a result of natural conditions on or near a public beach park.

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RELATING TO THE HAWAII PENAL CODE.

Enacts certain procedures for pardons and requires the governor to give a minimum of 30 days public notice for intended pardons. (SD1)

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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires out-of-state detention facilities holding Hawaii prisoners under a contract with the State to make public information about the operation of the prison; provides exemptions pursuant to chapter 92, HRS. (SD1

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RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Clarifies what firework activities require a permit to be lawful, the distance that fireworks can be ignited from certain structures, and that minors are prohibited from selling fireworks; amends the definition of "display fireworks". (SD1)

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RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

Establishes that any county has the power to enforce laws and rules applicable to the use of public streets or highways whose ownership is in dispute between the State and county; ensures that the general public retains the right to use public road whose ownership is in dispute to access coastal and inland recreational areas, including beaches, shores, parks, and trails. (SD1)

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RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC PROCUREMENT CODE.

Provides sanctions for false information or misrepresentation submitted by a person or affiliate to obtain a procurement contract. (SD1)

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RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL RETENTION OF ATTORNEYS.

Allows a department to retain an attorney if the attorney general declares a conflict of interest. (SD1)

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Decision Making Only

Persons wishing to comment should submit comments in one of the following ways :

· In person: 1 copy of their comments to the committee clerk, Room 219, State Capitol.

· By fax: Comments 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 comments are being submitted and the date and time of the decision making agenda.

· By Email: Comments 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 comments are being submitted and the date and time of the decision making. 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 or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Please note: Documents made available through the Testimony hyperlink(s) above may not be posted until the start of the hearing.

Public Folder. A folder labeled “Public Folder” containing the measures and comments for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6460.

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Senator Brian T. Taniguchi

Chair