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. Blake K. Oshiro |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. George R. Fontaine |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Sylvia Luke |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
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AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, March 31, 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 added to the agenda: SB671, SD2, SB892, SD2, HD1, SB172, SD2, HD1.
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RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS. Prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee or applicant for employment based upon the employee's or the applicant's domestic abuse victim status; provided that the domestic abuse victim notifies the employer of such status. Requires an employer to make reasonable accommodations for an employee who is a victim of domestic abuse; provided that it does not cause undue hardship to the operations of the employer. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB229 HD1)
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LAB/HUS, JUD |
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RELATING TO TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS. Establishes a temporary task force to establish a process to issue temporary restraining orders by the family and district courts upon submission of sworn oral testimony or complaint communicated to the court by means of electronic voice communication. Allows the Judiciary to establish a program to assist persons seeking temporary restraining orders and protective orders. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB1054 HD1)
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HUS, JUD |
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RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. Amends the Hawaii nonprofit corporations act to permit member actions by ballot and electronic voting, use of electronic notice, and conduct of meeting by teleconference. (SD1)
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CPC, JUD |
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RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS. Amends certain laws regarding the use of service animals in statutes relating to dog licensing, public conveyances, and discriminatory practices in real estate transactions to address issues with obsolescence and inconsistency with the ADA and FHA. (SB892 HD1)
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HLT, JUD |
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RECOGNIZING THE NEED TO REACH OUT TO HAWAII WOMEN AND ENGAGE THEM IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS.
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JUD |
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLOSED PRIMARIES CONDUCTED BY OTHER STATES AND THE CORRESPONDING EFFECT ON VOTER TURNOUT.
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JUD, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF DIVERTING DRUG POSSESSION OFFENDERS FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM TO DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
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JUD, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE RULES OF EVIDENCE TO STUDY AND REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HAWAII UNIFORM COLLABORATIVE LAW ACT.
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
DECISION MAKING ONLY
The following measure was heard on Tuesday, March 22nd at 2:00 PM. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO ETHICS. Exempts from restrictions on gifts under the ethics code invitations or tickets for a charitable event from a charitable entity, whether or not the charitable entity is the host of the charitable event. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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The following measure was heard on Thursday, March 24th at 2:00 PM. No public testimony will be accepted.
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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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PBM, JUD |
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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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PAPER: 3 (three) copies (including an original) to Room 302 in the State Capitol;
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________________________________________ Rep. Gilbert Keith-Agaran Chair |
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