COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Friday, February 5, 2010
1:30 p.m.
Conference Room 308; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO PROCUREMENT OF VOTING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT. Establishes an alternative public procurement process for the procurement of voting system equipment. Effective upon approval and repealed on December 31, 2010.
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JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY. Sets, for calendar year 2010, the employer contribution rate at schedule D and the wage base at 90% of the average annual wage. Sets, for calendar year 2011, the employer contribution rate at schedule G. Retains the maximum weekly benefit rate beginning 01/01/2011 at 75% of the average weekly wage. Authorizes special assessments upon employers to pay the interest costs on loans received from the U.S. Secretary of Labor. Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to conduct rate assessments every six months beginning in 2012. Establishes for recalculation of the adequate reserve fund beginning in 2011.
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LAB, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
Friday, February 5, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 423; State Capitol
AGENDA:
Deicision making only: (inserting substantive provisions into the short form bill)
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RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION GOVERNMENT TELEVISION. Short form bill relating to public education government television.
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LMG |
2:05 p.m. AGENDA:
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RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE CAUCUSES. Statutorily establishes the joint legislative keiki caucus and joint legislative kupuna caucus. Effective January 1, 2050. (HB2144 HD1)
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HUS/HLT, LMG, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
2:10 p.m. AGENDA:
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RELATING TO CUSTOMER SERVICE. Directs the ombudsman to develop and implement a pilot program using informed customers to investigate customer service at state agencies.
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LAB, LMG, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Requires bills to amend or create new offenses, or to change parole or probation procedures, to be accompanied by a correctional impact statement. Requires assistance of the corrections population management commission to prepare corrections population impact.
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PBS, LMG, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES
Monday, February 8, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 329; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. Increases general assistance program efficiency by eliminating the requirement to send a ten-day pending notice requesting additional medical evidence when a determination and certification is made that an applicant does not have a physical, mental, or combination of a physical and mental disability. (HB745 HD1)
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HUS, FIN |
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URGING THE PROVISION OF ORIENTATION AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING TO INCREASE THE ABILITY OF STATE AGENCY CASE WORKERS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES FACED BY GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CREATE A DATABASE RESOURCE WEBSITE TO HOUSE REAL-TIME AVAILABILITY OF ALL JUVENILE SERVICES FROM THE LOWEST LEVEL OF CARE TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CARE FOR THE APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT OF JUVENILES IN HAWAII.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INVESTIGATE THE INCIDENCE OF DOMESTIC ABUSE PERPETRATED BY WOMEN AGAINST MEN IN HAWAII.
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HUS, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
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HUS, LMG, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
9:30 a.m. AGENDA:
Decision making only (heard on 02/01/10)
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RELATING TO CHILDREN. Provides that in child custody proceedings, courts shall not give undue weight to a parent's absence away from the child, when such absence is due to service in the military or duties as a public official. Requires courts to make a reasonable effort to expedite proceedings or use electronic communication systems to facilitate a parent's participation in a proceeding when the parent is a substantial distance away from the court.
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HUS, FIN |
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RELATING TO CHILD CARE. Imposes a maximum child care subsidy of $500 per month per child and authorizes the department of human services to amend its guidelines for determining eligibility for child care subsidies.
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HUS, FIN |
10:30 a.m. AGENDA:
The purpose of this informational briefing is to review the proposed reduction in services by the Department of Human Services and ascertain the adverse impact the reduction may have on families, individuals, disabled, elderly, and state workers.
The following individuals/organizations have been invited to participate:
The Director of the Department of Human Services or her designee; and
The Executive Director of HGEA, or his designee; and
PHOCUSED; and
Easter Seals Hawaii; and
PACT; and
Any other individual or organization that is concerned about the impact of the reduction in services at the Department of Human Services.
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Monday, February 8, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS. Allows commercial motor vehicles having a USDOT number for interstate transportation to enter the State's harbors to transport goods destined for interstate commerce.
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TRN |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING. Conform sections 286-240(g) and (h), HRS to the federal commercial driver licensing law to meet the requirements of 49 CFR Section 383.51(e) before September 4, 2010, as required by Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING. Extend the term of a commercial driver's license (CDL) for persons 21 years through 71 years from six years to eight years to prepare for the REAL ID Act, which is a nationwide effort to improve the integrity and security of state-issued driver licenses and identification cards, to help fight terrorism and reduce fraud. Appropriate $8,000 out of the state highway fund.
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO SAFETY INSPECTION OF MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES. Conform sections 286-207 and 286-209, HRS to be compatible to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and avoid any type of sanctions levied by the FMCSA.
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING. Differentiate category four motor vehicles from commercial motor vehicles to clarify that category four motor vehicles do not include commercial motor vehicles as defined in section 286-2, HRS.
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Appropriates moneys from the highway development special fund to conduct a feasibility study to implement an intelligent transportation system on the island of Maui.
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a public involvement process when developing the statewide transportation plan.
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO TRANSFER OF STATE HIGHWAYS. Creates a pilot project to transfer jurisdiction of state highways in Maui county from the state department of transportation to the Maui department of transportation.
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC HIGHWAYS. Prohibits vending on any scenic lookout, pull-off, or turnaround area of a public highway.
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO CRIME. Amends drivers license revocation provision to require a lifetime revocation when a driver is convicted of manslaughter involving the operation of a vehicle. Requires license revocation of five to ten years when a driver is convicted for negligent homicide in the first degree. Allows for up to two years of imprisonment when a convicted defendant is sentenced to probation for manslaughter.
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO FERRIES. Establishes the Hawaii state ferry system and the Hawaii state ferry system special fund for the operation of a ferry system between the islands.
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TRN, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES AND COMMITTEE ON HOUSING
Monday, February 8, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
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RELATING TO LANDS CONTROLLED BY THE STATE. Exempts the fee simple resale of individual dwelling units acquired by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation pursuant to foreclosure or a buyback provision from legislative approval requirements.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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RELATING TO KAKAAKO. Increases the reserved housing requirement for a major development on a lot of at least 1 acre in the Kakaako community development district, mauka area. Requires the Hawaii community development authority to adopt or amend rules.
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WLO/HSG |
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RELATING TO KAKAAKO. Imposes reserved housing requirement for residential and commercial planned development permit projects greater than 45 feet in height or containing a floor area ratio greater than 1 1/2 on a lot 20,000 square feet or greater in size in the Kakaako community development district, mauka area.
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WLO/HSG |
Decision making to follow.
9:15 a.m. AGENDA:
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RELATING TO KAKAAKO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. Enables the Hawaii Community Development Authority to enter into development agreements.
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WLO/HSG |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF 1593 PAPAU STREET, KAPA'A, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF 1951 PAHOEHOE STREET, KOLOA, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF 1098 ONAHA STREET, WAILUKU, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF 1051 ONAHA STREET, WAILUKU, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF 91-1139 KAMAAHA LOOP, KAPOLEI, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF 91-1072 WELOWELO STREET, KAPOLEI, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE FEE INTEREST IN 95-033 KUAHELANI AVENUE, MILILANI, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE FEE INTEREST IN 94-940 MEHEULA PARKWAY, MILILANI, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE FEE INTEREST IN 95-029 KUAHELANI AVENUE, MILILANI, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE FEE INTEREST IN 95-021 KUAHELANI AVENUE, MILILANI, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE SALE OF THE FEE INTEREST IN 2949 ALA ILIMA STREET #201, HONOLULU, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER PARCEL, KAPOLEI, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF A 9.105 ACRE VACANT PARCEL IN VILLAGE 8, THE VILLAGES OF KAPOLEI, KAPOLEI, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF KEKUILANI VILLAGE 4, THE VILLAGES OF KAPOLEI, KAPOLEI, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF TWO VACANT PARCELS IN HOKULELE, KANEOHE, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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APPROVING THE FEE SIMPLE SALE OF 2890 HANA HIGHWAY, HANA, HAWAII.
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WLO/HSG, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF STATE RECLAIMED LAND AT KAALAEA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY PURPOSES.
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WLO, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF STATE RECLAIMED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR BEACH ACCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES.
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WLO, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF STATE LANDS AT HANAPEPE, WAIMEA, KAUAI, FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF KEEHI INDUSTRIAL LOTS, ISLAND OF OAHU.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
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WLO, LMG |
Decision making to follow.