HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2011
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Rep. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Chair |
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Rep. Karl Rhoads, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
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Rep. Rida T.R. 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. Ken Ito |
Rep. George R. Fontaine |
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Rep. Sylvia Luke |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, March 17, 2011 |
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2:00 PM |
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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 INTOXICATING LIQUOR VIOLATIONS INVOLVING MINORS. Establishes immunity from prosecution for consumption of intoxicating liquor by a minor if the minor summons medical treatment for another minor who requires such treatment as a result of consuming liquor. Also provides that immunity may be provided to the intoxicated minor and one or two other minors assisting the summoning minor. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY. Provides that killing, or attempting to kill, the animal of another person without that person's consent constitutes animal cruelty in the first degree. Adds exemptions for animal cruelty in the first degree. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Establishes the offense of cruelty to animals by fighting dogs in the second degree. Increases penalty for cruelty to animals by fighting dogs in the first degree. Clarifies dog fighting and animal cruelty laws. (SD1)
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RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Clarifies that a person commits the offense of cruelty to animals in the second degree if the person kills without need any animal other than insects or rodents, deleting "vermin or other pests" from this exception. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF SEX OFFENDERS. Requires persons convicted of violation of privacy in the first degree to register as sex offenders. Applies retroactively. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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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 (three) copies (including an original) to Room 302 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6211 (for Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islanders without a computer to submit testimony through e-mail or the Web);
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to JUDtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov ; or
WEB: For comments less than 4MB in size, transmit from the Web page at http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/emailtestimony.
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 586-6210 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. Gilbert Keith-Agaran Chair |
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