HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2010
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COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY |
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Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, Chair |
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Rep. Ken Ito, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
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Rep. Rida Cabanilla |
Rep. Blake K. Oshiro |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Sylvia Luke |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. John M. Mizuno |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010 |
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2:00 p.m. |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO GRAFFITI. Requires a person convicted of criminal property damage involving graffiti to remove the graffiti within 30 days of sentencing, to perform community service for 2 years removing graffiti from within 100 yards of the site of the offense, and to reimburse property owners for two years for costs incurred in removing graffiti within 100 yards of the site of the offense.
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RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. Allows for expungement of convictions for non-violent offenses that are over 5 years old.
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RELATING TO COUNTY GENERAL PLANS. Prohibits the use of county general and development plans from serving as, or replacing the county regulatory powers.
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WLO, JUD |
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RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE ORDERS. Authorizes a temporary restraining order to remain in effect for 90 days or until service of a protection order, whichever occurs first. Provides for protective orders issued orally in court to be effective upon service of the respondent.
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HUS, JUD |
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RELATING TO EXPLOSIVES. Prohibits dry ice bombs.
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PBS, JUD |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
DECISION MAKING
The following measure(s) were previously heard on January 22, 2010.
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RELATING TO REPEAT OFFENDERS. Excludes non-violent offenders from repeat offenders statute requiring mandatory minimum prison terms.
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The following measure(s) were previously heard on February 4, 2010.
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RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER. Permits tethering of an unattended dog if the tether meets certain specifications and the dog is at least 6 months old. Establishes mandatory fines.
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RELATING TO ANIMALS. Amends the definition of necessary sustenance to include a primary pet enclosure that provides shelter; safe construction to prevent injury; room to stand, sit, or lie down; and safe interactions with other animals.
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The following measure(s) were previously heard on February 11, 2010.
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RELATING TO FLAGS. Recognizes and requires the prisoner of war/missing in action flag to be flown with the U.S. and Hawaiian flags.
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EBM, JUD |
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RELATING TO VIOLENCE AGAINST HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL. Extends protection from assault and terroristic threatening to emergency room personnel.
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RELATING TO COUNTIES. Expands county enforcement of traffic regulations on public streets, roads, or highways whose ownership is in dispute between the State and the county, and on private streets, highways, or thoroughfares, to include laws relating to county vehicular taxes, motor vehicle safety responsibility, traffic violations, use of intoxicants while operating a vehicle, motor vehicle insurance, motorcycle and motor scooter insurance, and odometers. (HB2020 HD1)
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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.
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________________________________________ Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu Chair |
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