HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2012
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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. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
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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. Denny Coffman |
Rep. George R. Fontaine |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Sylvia Luke |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, March 01, 2012 |
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2:01 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO LIABILITY. Makes permanent the liability protection for state and county governments regarding the duty to warn of dangers on improved public lands and actions of county lifeguards.
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WLO, JUD |
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RELATING TO FIREARMS. Exempts National Rifle Association certified firearms instructors from absolute liability for injury or damage caused by discharge of their firearms during the course of providing training required to obtain a permit to acquire firearms.
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PBM, JUD |
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RELATING TO ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES. Prohibits minors from using all-terrain vehicles. Prohibits the use of all-terrain vehicles on public roadways. Prohibits passengers from riding on all-terrain vehicles. Prohibits the use of all-terrain vehicles between sunset and sunrise. Prohibits the use of all-terrain vehicles without a helmet.
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO EMERGENCY RULES FOR THREATS TO NATURAL RESOURCES OR THE HEALTH OF THE ENVIRONMENT. Broadens the conditions under which emergency rules may be adopted to include instances of imminent peril to natural resources or the health of the environment. (HB2593 HD1)
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WLO/EEP, JUD |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
DECISION MAKING ONLY
The following measures were previously heard on February 21, 2012. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS. Temporarily amends chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify current exemptions for secondary actions and require that applicants prepare environmental assessments when required. Effective July 1, 2012. Repeal on July 1, 2013. (HB2611 HD1)
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TRN, EEP, JUD |
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RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. Implements the Legislature's constitutional authority to take action against disorderly or contemptuous behavior at the Legislature. Effective July 1, 2034. (HB2751 HD1)
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LMG, JUD |
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RELATING TO LEASES. Requires lessors of commercial and industrial property to afford lessees the option of renewing their leases. Requires, in leasehold renegotiations, that a rent based on fair market value shall apply even if that value is lower than existing rent and the lease contract bars the lowering of rent upon renegotiation. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1829 HD1)
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ERB, 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.
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 copies (including an original) to Room 302 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6210 (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 10MB in size, transmit from http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx.
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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