COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

 

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Conference Room 308; State Capitol

 

2:00 p.m. AGENDA:

 

SB 2915, SD2

(SSCR2842)

 

RELATING TO TARO.

Creating the taro security and purity task force and appropriating funds for that purpose.

 

FIN

SB 788, SD2

(SSCR2780)

 

RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF.

Extends lapsing date of certain appropriations relating to civil defense disaster relief from 6/30/2008 to 6/30/2009.

 

FIN

SB 2828, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1282-08)

 

RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF.

Clarifies the use of the governor's emergency powers.  Clarifies that the governor shall not utilize the power to suspend laws authorized under the Civil Defense and Emergency Act when the State is attacked for purposes of noncivil defense situations unless there is a tangible and measurable threat to the people or environment of the State.  Establishes that certain provisions of the State's disaster relief chapter are operative and supersede provisions of the Civil Defense and Emergency Act in times when an emergency arises that is not considered a civil defense emergency.  States that any emergency powers in force prior to the effective date of this measure expire at the end of the 2008 regular session unless reauthorized by the legislature.

 

PSM, FIN

SB 2783, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1310-08)

 

RELATING TO LOSS MITIGATION.

Includes earthquake resistive devices in the loss mitigation grant program.  Directs the insurance commissioner to develop criteria for earthquake resistive devices. Sets grant reimbursement amount for earthquake resistive devices at 50% and caps grant at $5,000.  Increases grant reimbursement amount for wind resistive devices to 50% and caps grant at $5,000.  Establishes and funds a public awareness campaign on hazard mitigation.  Appropriates funds for a testing facility to test wind resistant devices and safe room designs.  Authorizes Insurance Commissioner to determine standards for earthquake and wind resistive installation procedures and engineering content.  Extends the loss mitigation grant program for 3 years.  Appropriates funds for the loss mitigation grant fund. Requires the University of Hawaii to prepare a strategic planning report on the feasibility of establishing comprehensive natural disaster hazard mapping for the State of Hawaii.  Requires the Insurance Commissioner to report on the feasibility of converting the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund program into a natural disaster relief program.

 

PSM, CPC, FIN

SB 2720, SD2

(HSCR1140-08)

 

RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL.

Establishes 2 full-time equivalent positions for the state fire council, an administrator and an administrative assistant, to be funded by the department of labor and industrial relations.  Appropriates funds.

 

PSM, FIN

SB 1491, SD1, HD1

(HSCR1339-08)

 

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Authorizes the use of the controlled substance registration revolving fund to offset costs of investigating violations of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act including operations of the Narcotic Enforcement Division's forensic drug laboratory. Makes Hawaii's controlled substance laws consistent with that of federal law.

 

PSM, JUD, FIN

SB 2082, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1217-08)

 

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Appropriates funds to the department of public safety to develop a plan by January 1, 2009, to provide facilities and services to returning female Hawaii prisoners.

 

PSM, FIN

SB 2083, SD2

(HSCR1141-08)

 

RELATING TO THE SUPERVISION OF ADULT OFFENDERS.

Increases the membership of and appropriates funds for a full‑time coordinator position for the state council for interstate adult offender supervision.  Authorizes judiciary to assess a fee on parolees' and probationers' prison transfer applications for transfers out of the State.  Establishes one full-time coordinator position under the judiciary.

 

PSM, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 

3:00 p.m. AGENDA:

 

SB 2878, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1289-08)

 

RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

Establishes an early learning system in the state.  Creates the Early Learning Council to develop and administer the early learning system.  Establishes the Three- and Four-year-old Program.

 

EDN, FIN

SB 2163, SD1, HD1

(HSCR1285-08)

 

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Allows individuals to be employed by DOE on an emergency basis for no more than three, rather than four, years.  Requires unlicensed individuals who have been hired on an emergency basis to attain licensure no later than four years from the date of their employment.

 

EDN/LAB, FIN

SB 2652, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1286-08)

 

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires BOE to provide wage adjustments for substitute teachers comparable to the across-the-board wage adjustments negotiated for teachers in collective bargaining unit 5.  Allows BOE to adjust hours, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for substitute teachers.  Appropriates funds.

 

EDN/LAB, FIN

SB 2663, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1287-08)

 

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD.

Making clarifying changes to the membership and nomination process of the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.  Appropriates funds for HTSB to coordinate an effort to create a network incorporating the teacher education institutions and the Department of Education to support the free interchange of information valuable to all participating organizations.  Expands the scope of information provided by HTSB in its annual report and summary report to the Governor and Legislature.

 

EDN/LAB, FIN

SB 2842, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1237-08)

 

RELATING TO LIGHTING.

Phases-out and bans the use of certain lighting products with lead and high mercury content; establishes a statewide lighting efficiency standard for general purpose lights; directs the department of health to develop a statewide recycling program for recycling all fluorescent lamps.

 

EEP, FIN

SB 2843, SD2, HD2

(HSCR1329-08)

 

RELATING TO ELECTRONIC DEVICE RECYCLING.

Requires manufacturers of electronic devices to collect and recycle electronic devices; Establishes the Electronic Device Recycling Fund.

 

EEP, EDB, FIN

SB 2933, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1306-08)

 

RELATING TO HOUSEHOLD ENERGY DEMAND.

Allows for the use of clotheslines on any privately owned single-family residential dwelling or townhouse.

 

EEP/HSH, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 

4:00 p.m. AGENDA:

 

SB 2315, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1260-08)

 

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Clarifies that the income or gross receipts derived from the principal business of an attorney-in-fact for a reciprocal insurer are exempt from the general excise tax.  Effective 7/1/2020.

 

CPC, FIN

SB 2273, SD2, HD2

(HSCR1299-08)

 

RELATING TO DIGITAL MEDIA.

Prohibits taxpayers from claiming the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Tax Credit for qualified productions that are financed by investments for which a credit has been claimed under the High Technology Business Investment Tax Credit. Establishes an advisory group to study issues in hiring local talent for the film industry, with specific consideration for promoting local hiring. 

 

TAC/EDB, LAB, FIN

SB 2816, SD1, HD1

(HSCR1214-08)

 

RELATING TO INTRA-COUNTY FERRY SERVICE.

Requires department of land and natural resources to assign priority mooring space to intra-county ferries serving a county with 500,000 or less people and at least 3 islands inhabited by permanent residents.  Exempts distributors from fuel tax for fuel sold for ultimate use by the intra-county ferry service.

 

TRN/WLH, FIN

SB 3215, SD3, HD1

(HSCR1304-08)

 

RELATING TO BIODIESEL.

Provides various market stimulation incentives for the development of biodiesel, including making state agricultural lands available for biodiesel fuel crops; establishing a state biodiesel feedstock crop and biodiesel fuel purchasing program; and creating tax exclusions for oil seed crushing facilities. 

 

EEP/WLH/AGR, FIN

SB 2088, SD1, HD1

(HSCR1212-08)

 

RELATING TO ADVANCED FLIGHT SIMULATOR TRAINING.

Adds businesses engaged in advanced flight simulator training for pilots, dispatchers, mechanics, or air traffic controllers to the definition of "qualified business" under the State Enterprise Zones law.

 

EDB, FIN

SB 2986, SD2

(HSCR1166-08)

 

RELATING TO REFUNDABLE RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDIT.

Allows a taxpayer whose sole source of income is derived from pension benefits or with an adjusted gross income of $           or less to qualify for a refundable tax credit for the purchase and installation of a renewable energy technology, which includes solar water heating, photovoltaic, and wind systems.

 

EEP, FIN

SB 2829, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1331-08)

 

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Requires the Department of Taxation and Department of Human Services to evaluate certain tax credits and tax exemptions and report to the Legislature.  Provides for automatic repeal of the tax credits and tax exemptions.  Provides penalty for excessive amounts filed for tax refunds and credits. 

 

EDB, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT

 

Thursday, March 27, 2008

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

SB 2129, SD2

(HSCR1145-08)

 

RELATING TO ELDER AFFAIRS.

Authorizes the policy advisory board for elder affairs to directly testify before the legislature on any matter related to its duties and responsibilities. (SD2)

 

HSH, LMG

HCR 43, HD1

(HSCR1078-08)

 

REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA'S ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT.

 

HED, LMG, FIN

HR 43, HD1

(HSCR1077-08)

 

REQUESTING A MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA'S ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT.

 

HED, LMG, FIN

HCR 50, HD1

(HSCR1365-08)

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER WEDDING AND MODEL PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOULD BE LICENSED BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.

 

CPC, LMG, FIN

HCR 62

(HSCR1362-08)

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.

 

HLT, CPC, LMG

HR 105

 

ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR THE LEGISLATIVE BROADCAST PROGRAM'S CABLECAST OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

 

LMG, FIN

HCR 239, HD1

(HSCR1369-08)

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT STUDIES ON THE POTENTIAL FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS TO THE STATE AND THE STATE'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF PROVIDING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AT ALL FIVE STAGES.

 

HLT, LMG

HR 202, HD1

(HSCR1368-08)

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT STUDIES ON THE POTENTIAL FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS TO THE STATE AND THE STATE'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF PROVIDING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AT ALL FIVE STAGES.

 

HLT, LMG

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION

 

Thursday, March 27, 2008

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

HCR 159/HR 132

 

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, IN CONSULTATION WITH MEDICAL AND BRAIN INJURY EXPERTS, TO WORK WITH THE ATHLETIC COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE CONCUSSION PREVENTION AND AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ATHLETES.

 

EDN/HED, HLT

Decision making to follow.

 


COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION

 

Thursday, March 27, 2008

2:15 p.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

HCR 313

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK.

 

HED, LMG

HCR 276

 

REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK DEDICATE ITS SCHOOL IN HONOR OF MYRON "PINKY" THOMPSON, BY CHANGING ITS NAME TO "THE MYRON THOMPSON SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK".

 

HED

HR 234

 

REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK DEDICATE ITS SCHOOL IN HONOR OF MYRON "PINKY" THOMPSON, BY CHANGING ITS NAME TO "THE MYRON THOMPSON SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK".

 

HED

HCR 270

 

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA GREEN ROOF FEASIBILITY TEAM TO RECOMMEND INCENTIVES THAT MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TO ENCOURAGE GREEN ROOFING.

 

HED, EEP

HR 229

 

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA GREEN ROOF FEASIBILITY TEAM TO RECOMMEND INCENTIVES THAT MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE TO ENCOURAGE GREEN ROOFING.

 

HED, EEP

HCR 314

 

URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A REHABILITATIVE AND RELATED SERVICES GRADUATE SCHOOL LOAN PROGRAM WITHIN ITS CENTER ON DISABILITY STUDIES.

 

HED, FIN

HCR 327

 

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE MOLUCCA ALBIZIA TREE.

 

HED

HCR 277

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO ENCOURAGE PARTIES TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOAL OF INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF WELL-EDUCATED AND DEDICATED NURSES.

 

HED, HLT

HR 235

 

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO ENCOURAGE PARTIES TO WORK TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOAL OF INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF WELL-EDUCATED AND DEDICATED NURSES.

 

HED, HLT

HCR 116

(HSCR1364-08)

 

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AGRICULTURAL DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CENTER, IN CONSULTATION WITH OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES, TO CARRY OUT A SURVEY OF INFORMATION NEEDS OF HAWAII'S AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY, AND ASSESS WHETHER THE HAWAII AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION CENTER CAN MEET THE INFORMATION NEEDS OF HAWAII'S AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY.

 

AGR, HED

HR 99

(HSCR1363-08)

 

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AGRICULTURAL DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CENTER, IN CONSULTATION WITH OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES, TO CARRY OUT A SURVEY OF INFORMATION NEEDS OF HAWAII'S AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY, AND ASSESS WHETHER THE HAWAII AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION CENTER CAN MEET THE INFORMATION NEEDS OF HAWAII'S AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY.

 

AGR, HED

HCR 226

(HSCR1361-08)

 

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO PROVIDE ADMISSION PREFERENCE TO STUDENTS THAT MIRRORS THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF RURAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS OF THE STATE TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF PHYSICIANS ON OUR NEIGHBOR ISLANDS.

 

HLT, HED

HR 193

(HSCR1360-08)

 

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO PROVIDE ADMISSION PREFERENCE TO STUDENTS THAT MIRRORS THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF RURAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS OF THE STATE TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF PHYSICIANS ON OUR NEIGHBOR ISLANDS.

 

HLT, HED

HCR 101

 

RECOGNIZING PATSY TAKEMOTO MINK FOR CHAMPIONING THE CAUSE OF EQUITY IN ATHLETICS AND EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF ALL WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES.

 

HED

HR 83

 

RECOGNIZING PATSY TAKEMOTO MINK FOR CHAMPIONING THE CAUSE OF EQUITY IN ATHLETICS AND EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF ALL WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES.

 

HED

HCR 169

 

URGING THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO IMPLEMENT A PLAYOFF SYSTEM TO DETERMINE A NATIONAL CHAMPION IN THE FOOTBALL BOWL SUBDIVISION OF COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL.

 

HED

HR 142

 

URGING THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO IMPLEMENT A PLAYOFF SYSTEM TO DETERMINE A NATIONAL CHAMPION IN THE FOOTBALL BOWL SUBDIVISION OF COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL.

 

HED

HCR 274/HR 232

 

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO OPPOSE H.R. 4137, THE COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY AND AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2007.

 

HED

HR 232

 

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO OPPOSE H.R. 4137, THE COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY AND AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2007.

 

HED

Decision making to follow.

 

 



COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

 

2:20 p.m. AGENDA:

 

Decision making only (heard on 03-25-08):

SB 3103, SD1, HD1

(HSCR1296-08)

 

RELATING TO ENDANGERED SPECIES.

Authorizes the development and use of programmatic safe harbor agreements and programmatic habitat conservation plans that cover multiple landowners or a class of landowners and over a wide area or region.  (SB3103 HD1)

 

WLH/EEP, JUD

SB 2730, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1190-08)

 

RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.

Establishes a preference for placement of children needing child protective services.  (SB2730 HD1)

 

HSH, JUD

SB 2886, SD1, HD1

(HSCR1272-08)

 

RELATING TO CHILD ABANDONMENT.

Increases child abandonment to a class C felony and renames the offense to child abandonment in the first degree.  Establishes the offense of child abandonment in the second degree and makes it a misdemeanor to abandon a child by leaving the child with a person in reckless disregard of the risk that the person's existence cannot be confirmed or the person cannot be found. Effective 7/1/2050.  (SB2886 HD1)

 

HSH, JUD

SB 2170, SD1

(HSCR1319-08)

 

RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND.

Protects counties from liability as a result of natural conditions on or near a public beach park.  Eff. 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

 

WLH, JUD

SB 1487, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1325-08)

 

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Makes Hawaii's controlled substance laws consistent with that of federal law.  (SB1487 HD1)

 

HLT, JUD

SB 2900, SD1

(HSCR1291-08)

 

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)

 

TRN, JUD

SB 3200, SD1

(SSCR2618)

 

RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL RETENTION OF ATTORNEYS.

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

 

JUD

SB 2245, SD1, HD1

(HSCR1253-08)

 

RELATING TO UNATTENDED CHILDREN IN MOTOR VEHICLES.

Makes it a violation of the statewide traffic code to leave a child unattended in a motor vehicle.  Effective on approval.  Requires the examiner of drivers to test driver's license applicants for knowledge of this offense.  Requires notice of law in rental cars.  Effective on 10/1/2008.  (SB2245 HD1)

 

TRN, JUD

SB 2212, SD1, HD1

(HSCR1164-08)

 

RELATING TO CRIME.

Enables prosecution of human trafficking under Hawaii law by creating new offense of sexual exploitation of a minor, amending existing kidnapping, extortion, and prostitution offenses, and including sexual exploitation of a minor in definition of racketeering.  Eliminates distinction between minors under 18 and minors under 16 for purposes of promoting prostitution.  Makes victims of sexual exploitation of a minor and promoting prostitution in the first degree eligible for crime victim compensation.  Effective 7/1/2050. (SB2212 HD1)

 

HSH, JUD

SB 2080, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1284-08)

 

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.  (SB2080 HD1)

 

EDN/LAB, JUD

HCR 49, HD1

(HSCR1243-08)

 

HR 49, HD1

(HSCR1242-08)

REQUESTING THE MAUI COUNTY MAYOR AND COUNTY COUNCIL TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS MEASURES REGARDING MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN THE COUNTY OF MAUI.

 

 

HLT, JUD

HCR 69/HR 60

 

ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE COURT JUSTICES AND JUDGES; THE TERMS OF AND POSSIBLE TERM LIMITS FOR STATE COURT JUSTICES AND JUDGES; THE POSSIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A SENIOR JUDGE SYSTEM FOR STATE COURT JUSTICES AND JUDGES; JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND FITNESS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII; AND RELATED MATTERS.

 

JUD, HED

HCR 166/HR 140

 

REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE CREATION OF A FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT TO BE LOCATED AT THE KAPOLEI COURT COMPLEX.

 

JUD, FIN

HCR 231

 

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY THE COST OF CONVENING A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION IN 2010.

 

JUD, LMG

HCR 267/HR 227

 

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO PROVIDE AN INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING AND DEMONSTRATION TO THE APPROPRIATE SENATE AND HOUSE COMMITTEES REGARDING THE OPERATION AND USE OF NEW ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION PRIOR TO CONTRACTING TO PURCHASE ANY NEW VOTING SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT RELATED TO ANY NEW VOTING SYSTEM.

 

JUD, LMG

HCR 297

 

REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE FAMILY COURT'S JUDICIAL WAIVER PROCESS INVOLVING JUVENILE FELONY DEFENDANTS.

 

JUD

 

 


2:25 p.m. AGENDA:

 

SB 2997, SD1, HD1

(HSCR1295-08)

 

RELATING TO LAND USE.

Establishes historic agricultural landmarks, designated by law, to be preserved and perpetuated as agricultural land for the benefit of the people of Hawaii.  (SB2997 HD1)

 

WLH, JUD

SB 1891, SD1

(HSCR1318-08)

 

RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

Makes violation of chapter 171, relating to public lands and rules adopted thereunder a petty misdemeanor. (SD1)

 

WLH, JUD

SB 2094, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1254-08)

 

RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSES.

Permits the examiner of drivers to waive the test of knowledge of the rules of the road for applicants holding a valid driver's license from another state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, a province of the Dominion of Canada, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.  (SB2094 HD1)

 

TRN, JUD

SB 3240, SD1, HD1

(HSCR1255-08)

 

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE.

Adjusts the length of time a person's license will remain valid based on their age and provides that military personnel whose driver's license has expired while on active duty outside of the country will be authorized to drive for 90 days upon their return to the United States.  (SB3240 HD1)

 

TRN/PSM, JUD

SB 2054, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1163-08)

 

RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.

Amends best interest of the child criteria and procedures to specify what factors the courts shall consider in making a custody or visitation determination concerning a minor child.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SB2054 HD1)

 

HSH, JUD

SB 3092, SD1

(HSCR1191-08)

 

RELATING TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.

Stipulates that only the last four digits of an individual's social security number shall be listed on judgments, orders, or decrees endorsed and recorded in the bureau of conveyances or land court.  Effective 1/1/50.  (SB3092 SD1)

 

CPC, JUD

SB 6, HD1

(HSCR1230-08)

 

RELATING TO OPIHI.

Prohibits the selling or offering for sale of 'opihi, except in certain circumstances.

 

WLH, JUD

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

 

Friday, March 28, 2008

9:00 a.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

HCR 208/ HR 176

 

 

SUPPORTING CONGRESSIONAL ACTION TO EXEMPT THE STATE OF HAWAII FROM FEDERAL PREEMPTION PROHIBITING STATE INSPECTION OF PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS, AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL ORGANISMS.

 

AGR/EEP

HCR 326/ HR 270

 

 

REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVISE A PLAN WITHIN ONE YEAR TO TIMELY EXPEDITE THE INTRODUCTION AND DELIVERY OF HAWAIIAN CACAO TO THE MARKETPLACE.

 

AGR, EDB

Decision making to follow.

 

 


COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING

 

Friday, March 28, 2008

9:00 a.m.

Conference Room 329; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

HCR 284/HR 238

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IMPROVING HAWAII'S SAFE HAVEN LAW BY REQUIRING THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE NEWBORN CHILD AND PERSON PRESENTING THE NEWBORN CHILD TO SAFE HAVEN PERSONNEL BEFORE ACCEPTING THE NEWBORN CHILD AND THE EFFICACY OF SAFE HAVEN LAWS IN OTHER STATES.

 

HLT, JUD

HCR 275/HR 233

 

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH PARITY BETWEEN PRIVATE NONPROFIT MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS OPERATING WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S STATEWIDE SYSTEM RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR COST REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED, FEE FOR SERVICE, AND SALARIES AND BENEFITS.

 

HLT, FIN

HCR 164

 

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF ACT 226, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2007, ON NURSE AIDES WHO ARE EMPLOYED IN STATE-CERTIFIED OR STATE-LICENSED HEALTH CARE SETTINGS TO PROVIDE A BASIS FOR THE LEGISLATURE TO DECIDE WHETHER TO AMEND ACT 226, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2007.

 

HLT/HSH, CPC, LMG

Decision making to follow.

 

 

Decision making only:

SB 2459, SD2

(SSCR2725)

 

RELATING TO REMOTE DISPENSING.

Permits the operation of remote dispensing pharmacies. (SD2)

 

HLT

 

 

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

 

Friday, March 28, 2008

9:30 a.m.

Conference Room 329; State Capitol

 

AGENDA:

 

HCR 373/HR 309

 

EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO THE RESIDENTS OF KALAUPAPA AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR THE SACRIFICES THEY MADE LIVING IN ISOLATION ON THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI AND FOR BEING SEPARATED FROM SOCIETY.

 

HLT

Decision making to follow.