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: |
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 |
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TIME: |
2:00 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
Copies of the Proposed Draft are available in Room 302 and on the Legislature's website: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov
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MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES. Makes appropriations for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (SD1)
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JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE HONOLULU FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER. Appropriates funds to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu for the Honolulu family justice center. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2950 HD1)
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HUS, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY. Requires holders of unclaimed property to remit all property with their November 1 report and corrects references to the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING. PROPOSED HD1: Adds a new definition for matching payment period; changes report filing deadlines; requires the identification of the candidate supported or opposed by an independent expenditure; and increases the amount of expenditures a publicly financed candidate for the office of the prosecuting attorney can make. (SB2493 SD1 HD1 Proposed)
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RELATING TO ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES. Makes permanent the Department of Land and Natural Resources' power to approve habitat conservation plans, safe harbor agreements, and incidental take licenses. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB2277 HD1)
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WLO, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS FOR DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES IN REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS. Allows aggrieved persons the right to file a civil action for housing discrimination no later than two years after the occurrence or termination of an alleged discriminatory housing practice. Directs the Hawaii civil rights commission to issue a right to sue on a complaint filed with the commission under certain circumstances. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)
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JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED. Establishes procedures for eyewitness identification of persons in live lineups and photo lineups who are suspected of perpetrating an offense. Effective 07/01/50. (SD2)
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JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION. Adopts the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act, to ensure that only one state has jurisdiction at any one time. Contains specific guidelines to specify which court has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or conservator for an incapacitated adult. Prioritizes the states that may claim jurisdiction. Effective 7/1/2014. (SD1)
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HUS, JUD, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
DECISION MAKING ONLY
The following measure was previously heard on March 8, 2012. No public testimony will be accepted.
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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE JUDICIAL SELECTION COMMISSION TO DISCLOSE THE NAMES OF AND CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING ACTIVE NOMINEES AND APPLICANTS TO FILL JUSTICE AND JUDGE VACANCIES. Requires the judicial selection commission to disclose the names of and other statistical information regarding active nominees and applicants to fill justice and judge vacancies.
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JUD, FIN |
DECISION MAKING ONLY
The following measure was previously heard on March 13, 2012. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO BAIL BONDS. Enacts provisions regulating the procedures and rights of bail bondsmen in bail forfeiture cases. Effective 07/01/50. (SD1)
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JUD, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING ONLY
The following measure was previously heard on March 15, 2012. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION. Authorizes government agencies to disseminate publications of notice electronically or in a daily or weekly publication of statewide circulation, or in a daily or weekly publication in the affected county, as appropriate; appropriates funds for the operational expenses of the office of information management technology; appropriates funds for the Hawaii public library system for public access support services; electronic notice requirement effective 7/1/2013. (SD2)
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JUD, FIN |
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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 |