HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
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Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Chair |
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Rep. Gregg Takayama, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
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Rep. Linda Ichiyama |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Kaniela Ing |
Rep. Beth Fukumoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, February 03, 2014 |
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10:00 a.m. |
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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. Specifies that a government agency does not assume ownership or jurisdiction over a disputed road solely through maintenance or repair activities. Authorizes the State to quitclaim ownership of roads in favor of counties. Establishes necessary funding for the maintenance and repair of disputed roads through the authorization of an additional county surcharge on state tax.
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TRN, WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. Appropriates funds for the planning, design and construction of biosecurity facilities at harbors and airports throughout the State. Effective July 1, 2014.
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TRN, AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. Amends the law relating to the storage of opened container that contains intoxicating liquor or the consumption at the scenic lookout. Clarifies where intoxicating liquor may be kept in a motor vehicle. Further clarifies who and where an opened container may be possessed in a recreational vehicle, house coach or house trailer.
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. Authorizes the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board to enter into agreements with entities, educational institutions, or other organizations, as necessary, to ensure that motor vehicle mechanics' knowledge of motor vehicle repairs are current and in line with industry standards.
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TRN, CPC |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INCENTIVES. Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who purchase bus passes or passes for a public transportation program.
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSING. Amends or deletes statutes containing federal commercial driver's licensing requirements that are addressed in Hawaii Administrative Rules.
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TRN, CPC/JUD |
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DECISION MAKING
The following measure(s) were previously heard on January 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Allows the counties and the State to maintain roads whose ownership is in dispute without incurring liability.
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TRN, FIN |
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.
While every effort will be made to incorporate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 1 copies (including an original) to Room 324 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For testimony less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 808-586-6341 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islander without a computer to submit testimony through e-mail or the Web); or
WEB: For testimony less than 10MB in size, transmit from http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website after the hearing adjourns. This public posting of testimony on the website should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
If during the course of the hearing it appears that there will not be sufficient time to allow everyone to be heard, the chairperson reserves the right to limit the remaining testifiers to three minutes. This three minute policy will be enforced to ensure fairness and adequate consideration to all bills.
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 586-6150 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. Ryan I. Yamane Chair |
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