COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
1:30 p.m.
Conference Room 308; State Capitol
AGENDA:
Decision making only (heard on 02/05/10)
|
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 Effective upon approval and repealed on December 31, 2010.
|
JUD, FIN |
|
|
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.
|
LAB, FIN |
COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE AND COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Monday, February 9, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
|
RELATING TO ENERGY INDUSTRY REPORTING. Establishes the energy industry monitoring and analysis program within DBEDT. Suspends the petroleum industry monitoring and reporting program in the PUC.
|
EEP, CPC/JUD, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. Establishes criminal penalties for fraudulent installation or reinstallation of an airbag. Requires that any person engaged in the business of purchasing, selling, or installing an airbag maintain detailed records of airbags they purchase, sell, or install. Mandates that any person engaged in the business of installing an airbag submit an affidavit to a vehicle owner saying that an airbag was installed properly. Requires a person repairing a vehicle to affix a permanent dashboard label disclosing that a salvaged airbag had been used. Establishes that police accident reports must note whether an airbag deployed. Requires that a person trading or selling a motor vehicle must disclose whether an airbag is inoperable.
|
CPC/JUD, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO SMOKING. Allows smoking in properly permitted liquor establishments not to include restaurants. Requires collection of smoking establishment permit fee with proceeds to go towards organ donation education.
|
CPC/JUD, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
2:30 p.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
|
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SCHOOL OF TRAVEL INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT. Statutorily establishes a School of Travel Industry Management at the University of Hawaii (UH) at Manoa that is separate and independent of any school or college of business administration established at UH. Effective January 1, 2112. (HB2315 HD1)
|
TCI, HED, FIN |
|
|
SUPPORTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO'S COLLEGE OF PHARMACY IN ITS EFFORTS TO OBTAIN FEDERAL FUNDING TO ESTABLISH A BEACON COMMUNITY ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.
|
HED, FIN |
|
|
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF HAWAII.
|
HED |
|
|
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF HAWAII.
|
HED |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
2:30 p.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
|
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE. Establishes the Secretary of State, an elected position, to serve as the nonpartisan administrator of elections.
|
JUD, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO THE GOVERNANCE OF ELECTIONS. Restructures the governance system of the Office of Elections to create greater accountability by placing the Secretary of State in charge of elections.
|
JUD, FIN |
|
|
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Amends the Hawaii Constitution to provide for a Board of Education to be appointed by the Governor, as provided by law. (HB2376 HD1)
|
EDN, JUD, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires Board of Education members to be nominated and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, appointed by the Governor from lists of qualified candidates presented to the Governor by the Board of Education Selection Advisory Council. (HB2377 HD1)
|
EDN, JUD, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO GAMING. Authorizes the Hawaiian Homes Commission to allow gaming on Hawaiian Home Lands and to designate specific Hawaiian Home Lands parcels for the purposes of establishing casino gaming operations. Creates the Hawaii Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming operations. Imposes a wagering tax on gross receipts of casino gaming operations and provides for distribution to the general fund and Hawaiian Home Lands Trust Fund. (HB2759 HD1)
|
HAW, JUD, FIN |
|
|
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO PERMIT GAMBLING IN THE STATE. Proposes to add a new section to article XVI of the state constitution to permit gambling in the State, in accordance with law.
|
JUD, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO HEALTH. Requires hospitals to disclose infection rates; protects patient privacy rights.
|
HLT, JUD, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. Makes it an unlawful practice for any employer or labor organization to bar or discharge from employment, withhold pay from, or demote an employee because the employee legitimately uses accrued and available sick leave. (HB2935 HD1)
|
LAB, JUD, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION. Provides for a cost recovery order issuable by the circuit court for investigation costs when a taxpayer is convicted of tax crimes.
|
JUD, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT. Increases the monetary limit of claims being filed in small claims court.
|
JUD, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION ACT. Establishes comprehensive child abduction prevention law. Lists factors to determine risk of abduction, and establishes measures courts may include in order to prevent abduction both before and after issuance of child custody decrees. Effective 01/01/2050 (HD1)
|
HUS, JUD, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. Enacts the recommendations of the Ignition Interlock Implementation Task Force made pursuant to Act 171, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008. (HB2752 HD1)
|
TRN, JUD, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO IMPOUNDED VESSELS. Clarifies that all costs and expenses associated with the disposal of an impounded unauthorized vessel by the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall be borne by the vessel owner.
|
WLO, JUD, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
Decision making only (heard on 01/26/10)
|
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCING. Updates, organizes, and clarifies current campaign financing laws.
|
JUD, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCING. Amends law relating to ballot issue committees. Defines automated phone call and requires certain information to be stated at the beginning of such phone calls. Amends the definition of advertisement. Repeals the campaign spending commission's authority to adopt a code of fair campaign practices as part of its rules. Requires advertising notices and disclaimers to be included on every web page that contains an advertisement.
|
JUD, FIN |
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 312; State Capitol
AGENDA:
Decision making only (heard on 02/03/10)
|
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Amends the definition of "agricultural commodity" to include livestock of the bovine, equine, swine, sheep, or goat species and the carcasses or meat of those species.
|
AGR, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Establishes fees for permits, letters, and the registration of plants, animals, and microorganisms allowed entry into the State.
|
AGR, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO STATE LEASES. Allows agricultural or aquacultural lessees on state land to erect or use temporary structures, without state or county approval or a county building permit, if they were built according to the Uniform Building Code and the lessees sign a waiver.
|
AGR, WLO |
9:30 a.m. AGENDA:
AGR/WLO only:
Decision making only (heard on 02/05/10)
|
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE. Increases lease terms for aquaculture ventures from 35 to 45 years and also allows for a maximum term of 65 years for ventures with favorable track records. Provides aquaculture lessees in good standing the right of first refusal. Allows for supportive aquaculture activities.
|
AGR/WLO, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO BUILDING PERMITS. Exempts from the county building permit requirement construction of nonresidential agricultural and aquacultural structures on state lands and large privately-owned land parcels leased for agricultural or aquacultural operations.
|
AGR/WLO, JUD |
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Conference Room 325; State Capitol
AGENDA:
|
RELATING TO THE HOMELESS. Assists the homeless in reuniting with their families. Creates the parks for homeless special fund.
|
HSG, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO THE HOMELESS. Establishes a 5-year housing first pilot program to be developed by the Hawaii public housing authority and the department of human services for homeless individuals who are chronically addicted or mentally ill.
|
HSG, FIN |
Decision making only (heard on 02/03/10)
|
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES. Allows the Hawaii public housing authority to bill the home nations of individuals covered under the Compact of Free Association for homeless services and assistance. |
HSG, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Clarifies various provisions of the condominium property regime law.
|
HSG, CPC/JUD |
|
|
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Establishes a minimum number of members for condominium association boards of directors for mixed-use condominiums with a certain number of units and owners. Limits the number of board members representing nonresidential-use units. |
HSG, CPC |
|
|
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURES. Requires the seller of a residential home to disclose to a buyer any violations, inconsistencies, or nonconformities with zoning laws or general plans, as well as the existence or absence of any variances.
|
HSG, CPC/JUD |
|
|
RELATING TO FORECLOSURE. Allows a homeowner to force a court supervised foreclosure if a non-judicial foreclosure is successfully appealed due to an unfair sales price. |
HSG, JUD |
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
9:30 a.m.
Conference Room 309; State Capitol
AGENDA:
|
RELATING TO MILITARY SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES. Authorizes the issuance of special number plates for female veterans. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB462 HD1)
|
EBM, TRN, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO VETERANS. Requires an applicant for a veteran's license plate to include a copy of the applicant's most recent discharge paper or separation document that indicates an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge from active duty.
|
EBM, TRN |
|
|
RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING. Requires the examiner of drivers to design and implement a system for allowing license applicants to voluntarily indicate their blood type on a driver's license. Takes effect July 1, 2020. (HB2080 HD1)
|
HLT, TRN |
|
|
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS. To establish the Disability and Communication Access Board as the issuing agency that authorizes the issuance of removable windshield placards, temporary removable windshield placards, special license plates, and identification cards; to extend the validity of the placard from 4 to 6 years. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB2574 HD1)
|
HLT, TRN, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
10:30 a.m. AGENDA:
EBM/TRN only:
|
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE. Extends the exemption from requirement to obtain a commercial driver's license to certain former military personnel no longer on active duty who previously operated commercial motor vehicles for military purposes, provided that they met relevant minimum federal requirements that meet or exceed state requirements to operate those vehicles.
|
EBM/TRN, JUD |
Decision making to follow.
COMMITTEE ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
10:00 a.m.
Conference Room 329; State Capitol
AGENDA:
|
RELATING TO WALKING TRAILS. Request the Na Ala Hele program under the department of land and natural resources to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Pi‘ilani trail from Kaupo to Kapalua as an important Hawaiian coastal cultural heritage corridor and opening the trail to the public.
|
HAW, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO KUPUNA HONORARY DEGREE PROGRAM. Requires office of Hawaiian affairs to develop and administer the kupuna honorary degree program, which shall award the pohaku degree, intended to be Hawaii's equivalent to the Nobel prizes, to eligible Hawaiian kupuna worldwide.
|
HAW, FIN |
|
|
RELATING TO COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING. Requires the department of public safety to establish a reintegration pilot program that combines cognitive behavioral theory with native Hawaiian holistic interventions that address domestic violence, addictions, self mastery through identity, and community connections for successful transitions back into the community.
|
PBS, HAW, FIN |
|
|
URGING THAT PORTRAITS OF OFFICIALS OF THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT OF HAWAI`I BE REMOVED FROM DISPLAY IN POSITIONS OF HONOR IN STATE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS.
|
HAW, FIN |
|
|
URGING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER THE MERITS OF CREATING IN OR NEAR HANA, MAUI, A MONUMENT TO QUEEN KA`AHUMANU IN COLLABORATION WITH HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATIONS, RESPECTED KÜPUNA IN THE HAWAIIAN COMMUNITY, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
|
HAW, FIN |
Decision making to follow.
11:00 a.m. AGENDA:
HAW/WLO only:
|
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. Declares the intent of the legislature to leave intact the rights of persons holding homestead leases as joint tenants, with rights of survivorship, before 4/6/2000.
|
HAW/WLO, JUD |
Decision making to follow.