HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
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COMMITTEE ON LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT |
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Rep. Karl Rhoads, Chair |
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Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
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Rep. Karen Leinani Awana |
Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee |
Rep. Kymberly Marcos Pine |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, January 30, 2009 |
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TIME: |
8:30 A.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY. Establishes eligibility for unemployment insurance.
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LAB, HUS, FIN |
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RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT. Establishes job security requirements upon the divestiture of a covered establishment.
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LAB, EBM, FIN |
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RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT. Amends Act 5, First Special Session Laws 2007.
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LAB, EBM, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Creates a blue ribbon task force in the department of budget and finance to explore the feasibility of having the employees' retirement system purchase Ala Moana Center and the Ward Centers.
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LAB, EBM, FIN |
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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ALLOW THE JUDICIARY TO REDUCE PENSION BENEFITS OF AN EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION WHO IS CONVICTED OF A FELONY RELATED TO THE EMPLOYEE'S EMPLOYMENT. Proposes a constitutional amendment to article XVI, section 2 of the state constitution to authorize the legislature to allow the judiciary to reduce the pension benefits of any member of the employees' retirement system who is convicted of a felony related to the member's employment with the State or any political subdivision.
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LAB, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO WHISTLEBLOWERS' PROTECTION. Provides additional protection to public employees who report violations of the law, and other improper activities such as waste, gross misconduct, incompetence, or inefficiency. Expands the state ombudsman's responsibilities regarding whistleblowers.
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LAB, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO STATE SALARIES. Establishes a two year statute of limitations for recovering indebtedness to State through withholding of state salary.
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LAB, FIN |
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RELATING TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL MOVEMENTS. Allows for the exchange or movement of civil service employees between the State and any county, between counties, between the federal government and the State, or between the federal government and any county; provided certain conditions are met.
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LAB, FIN |
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RELATING TO LIQUOR COMMISSION EMPLOYEES. Repeals section 281-22, HRS, which allows liquor commission employees to support, advocate, or aid in the election or defeat of any candidate for public office.
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LAB, JUD |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing with a transmittal cover indicating:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee the comments are directed to;
· The date and time of the hearing;
· Measure number; and
· The number of copies the Committee is requesting.
While every effort will be made to copy, organize, and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed to the incorrect office, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 3 copies (including an original) to Room 422 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6331 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands); or
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to LABtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the Legislative Web site after the hearing adjourns. This public posting of testimony on the Web site should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6180 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
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________________________________________ Rep. Karl Rhoads Chair |
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