HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2010
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES |
Rep. John M. Mizuno, Chair |
Rep. Tom Brower, Vice Chair |
Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro |
Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Gene Ward |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Monday, March 8, 2010 |
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9:00am |
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Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT. Establishes a program in the family court for the registration of child custody evaluators; allows board of family court judges to adopt certification of child custody evaluators; effective 7/1/2040. (SD1)
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RELATING TO SENIOR CITIZENS. Establishes a task force to develop an efficient, cost-effective process for creating and operating an identification database of services and at-risk senior citizens if they go missing. (SD2)
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RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT. Establishes child protective provisions in the Hawaii Revised Statutes that are consistent with federal Title IV-E provisions. (SD1)
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RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE ORDERS. Allows a temporary restraining order to remain in effect for 90 days or until service of a protective order, whichever occurs first. Also amends law to provide that protective orders orally stated by the court on the record shall be effective upon service on the respondent. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO CHILD VISITATION. Permits family court to award reasonable visitation to grandparents if denial of visitation would cause significant harm to the child. Establishes presumption that visitation decisions by parent are in the best interests of the child. Presumption may be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence. Identifies factors court may consider in awarding visitation.
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. John M. Mizuno Chair |
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