HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
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Rep. Karl Rhoads, Chair |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Richard Creagan |
Rep. Jessica Wooley |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Chris Lee |
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AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, April 01, 2014 |
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2:00 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda: HCR12/HR7, HCR48 HD1/HR29 HD1, SB2475, SB2483 SD1 HD1, SB2175 SD2 HD1
DECISION MAKING
The following measure(s) were previously heard on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.:
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RELATING TO LIMITATION OF ACTIONS. Allows a victim of child sexual abuse to bring a civil action against the victim's abuser or an entity with a duty of care, with the exception of the State or its political subdivisions, if the statute of limitations for filing a civil claim has lapsed. Prohibits the court, plaintiff, or author of a notarized statement of facts from being required to disclose the contents of a sealed certificate of merit. Effective July 1, 2080. (SB2687 HD1)
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HUS, JUD |
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RELATING TO MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES. Makes operating a motor vehicle in the State while using a mobile device a traffic infraction. Specifies that the penalty for operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device shall be a fine of not less than $250, or $400 if operating the motor vehicle in a school zone or construction area, and that collected fines shall be deposited in the State Highway Fund. Effective January 1, 2150. (SB2729 HD1) |
TRN, JUD |
The following measure(s) were previously heard on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.:
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RELATING TO PRIVACY OF HEALTH CARE INFORMATION. Amends the statutes to protect the privacy of developmental disability and mental health information, while allowing reasonable use and disclosure as provided by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). (SD2) |
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The following measure(s) were previously heard on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.:
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO AFFIRM THEIR COMMITMENT TO UPHOLDING THE TENETS OF TITLE IX AND THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT 2013 AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I'S DEDICATION TO ENDING ALL FORMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON HAWAII CAMPUSES THROUGH A REPORT ON THE STATUS OF TITLE IX AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT 2013 POLICIES, PROCEDURES, STAFFING, AND STATISTICS.
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HED, JUD |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGULATED STATEWIDE DISPENSARY SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
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HLT, JUD |
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RELATING TO ASSISTING UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS. Clarifies that a contractor licensee who aids and abets an unlicensed contractor may be subject to additional discipline by the contractors license board.
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CPC, JUD |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS. Clarifies that a condominium association may assess unpaid common fees against any purchaser who purchases a delinquent unit in a foreclosure. Specifies that a condominium board may only fill board vacancies temporarily until a duly noticed election. Effective July 1, 2014. (SB2483 HD1)
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CPC, JUD |
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RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP. Authorizes the dean of the college of tropical agriculture and human resources at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish a two-year industrial hemp remediation and biofuel research program. Permits the dean of the college of tropical agriculture and human resources to submit a final report to the legislature prior to the convening of the regular session of 2016. Defines industrial hemp. Repeals 07/01/2016. Appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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AGR, JUD |
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HEARING
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Allows all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and utility-terrain vehicles (UTV) to be driven on any street as farm equipment under certain conditions. Establishes a penalty for a violation. (SD2)
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO VIOLENCE AGAINST HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL. Amends the offense of Assault in the Second Degree as it applies to medical professionals by expanding the types of medical services providers protected under this offense. Effective July 1, 2014. (SB2032 HD1)
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony should indicate:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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PAPER: 3 copies (including an original) to Room 438 in the State Capitol;
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Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website. This public posting of testimony on the website should be considered when including personal information in your testimony. Those wishing to provide oral testimony will be limited to two minutes.
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________________________________________ Rep. Karl Rhoads Chair |