HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2011
Rep. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Chair |
Rep. Karl Rhoads, Vice Chair |
Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Blake K. Oshiro |
Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. George R. Fontaine |
Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
Rep. Sylvia Luke |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
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AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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Thursday, March 24, 2011 |
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2:00 PM |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
THE FOLLOWING MEASURES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA: SB946, SD1, SB1025, SD1
THE FOLLOWING MEASURES HAVE BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE THEIR CURRENT STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NUMBERS AND UPDATED BILL DESCRIPTION: SB172, SD2.
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PENAL CODE. Beginning 01/01/2012, retroactively requires that multiple terms of imprisonment run concurrently unless the court orders or the law mandates that the terms run consecutively. Effective immediately, directs department of public safety to recalculate the sentences of inmates who submit written requests and, if warranted by the recalculation, release the inmates. Clarifies that resentencing of defendants whose sentence was imposed prior to effective date of Act 193 shall not be considered as a reopening of a final judgment or impose any liability upon State for sentencing errors. (SD1)
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Amends provisions of the fireworks code, imposing new definitions and permitting, importation, labeling, and inspection requirements. Authorizes the fire chief to revoke or suspend permits for enumerated reasons. Exempts the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism from the 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. time restriction for the purpose of overnight filming of pyrotechnics to benefit Hawaii's film and television industries. (SB172 HD1)
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The following measure(s) was previously heard on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 2PM. No public testimony will be accepted. |
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RELATING TO UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH. Adopts Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act; allows owner of real property to designate beneficiaries to receive real property upon death of owner without requirements of probate or formalities of wills. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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The following measure(s) was previously heard on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 2PM. No public testimony will be accepted. |
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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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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 586-6210or 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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