HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2011
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COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
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Rep. Joseph M. Souki, Chair |
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Rep. Linda Ichiyama, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
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Rep. Ty Cullen |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee |
Rep. George R. Fontaine |
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Rep. Sylvia Luke |
Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson |
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Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 02, 2011 |
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TIME: |
8:30 am |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Provide for the issuance of grant revenue anticipation revenue notes and bonds or "GARVEE Bonds," as provided for by the federal National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (the "NHS Act") and the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users ("SAFETEA-LU") for legislatively appropriated transportation projects in the State
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE SURCHARGE TAX. Extends the $3 per day surcharge on rental motor vehicles beyond August 31, 2011, and deposits the money into the State Highway Fund.
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGES. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to collect increases in passenger facility charges without amending the administrative rule.
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING. Amends seven sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to the Commercial Driver Licensing process and driver medical requirements. The amendments are designed to put the State in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO CHAPTER 243, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. Amends the fuel tax law to clarify that the entire fuel tax return is a public record available for public inspection; clarifies the statute of limitations for the assessment or refund of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax.
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION. Allows for increase in the State motor vehicle registration fee and deposits the money into the State Highway Fund.
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX. Allows for increase in the State motor vehicle weight tax and deposits the money into the State Highway Fund.
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO MOPED INSTRUCTION PERMITS. Clarify laws relating to operating a moped, motor scooter, or motorcycle with an instruction permit.
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING. Amends the portions of the respective statutes concerning alcohol concentration for commercial motor vehicle drivers to make them consistent with current language.
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION. Defines “after market motorcycle frame” and allows the County director of finance to assign a vehicle identification number to a motorcycle with an aftermarket frame. Except for special interest vehicles, reconstructed vehicles and motorcycles with an after market frame, the bill disallows the registration of uncertified motor vehicles and devices.
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO MOPEDS. Requires passengers on a three-wheeled moped to be at least seven years of age.
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TRN, JUD |
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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.
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Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 5 copies (including an original) to Room 426 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6221(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 TRNtestimony@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.
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________________________________________ Rep. Joseph M. Souki Chair |