HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
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Rep. Gregg Takayama, Chair |
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Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura |
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Rep. Linda Ichiyama |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
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Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson |
Rep. Andria P.L. Tupola |
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Rep. Jarrett Keohokalole |
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Rep. Karl Rhoads, Chair |
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Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Dee Morikawa |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
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Rep. Richard P. Creagan |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Chris Lee |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, March 17, 2016 |
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10:00 a.m. |
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Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO COURT ORDERS TO PROVIDE MEDICAL TREATMENT IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. Allows for a declaration to be filed with the petition as an alternative to an affidavit; expands the court's ability to continue the hearing on the petition for good cause; gives the court more flexibility in deciding when a guardian ad litem is necessary; changes the time requirement for filing for a court order for medical treatment from a period of within two days of an examination of the person to within five days; redefines the persons who must be notified of the petition; clarifies the effective expiration date of the order for persons who return to custody after release; and provides the ability for the department to seek an extension of an order to treat if necessary. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)
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PBS/JUD, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. Defines "person in custody" as used in the offenses of sexual assault in the second degree and third degree to mean a person who is stopped by or under the control of a law enforcement officer for official purposes. (SD2)
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Raises the permit fee for aerial devices, display fireworks, or articles pyrotechnic.
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Requires PSD to annually report on the amount of moneys that have been deposited into the correctional industries revolving fund from the sale of products and crafts to the public through the correctional industries program. Requires PSD to annually report on the nexus between the workforce opportunities provided through the correctional industries program during incarceration and life after incarceration. Allows committed persons to create approved products and crafts that may be sold through the correctional industries program to the public. Requires that all moneys collected from the sale of products and crafts to be used for victim restitution, paying debts to PSD, deposit into the correctional industries revolving fund, deposit into PSD inmate activity fund, or deposit into the committed person's account. Repeals the prohibition of the sale of such products on the open market. (SD1)
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Includes misdemeanor offenses under chapter 134, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to firearms, ammunition, and dangerous weapons, to the offenses that disqualify retaken and reimprisoned parolees from provisions regarding reincarceration and credit for time served. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY EFFECTIVE INCARCERATION POLICIES TO IMPROVE HAWAII'S CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM.
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REQUESTING THE REENTRY COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING THE REENTRY ACADEMY FOR TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCES (RAFTER) TRAINING AND MENTORING PROGRAM FOR INMATES.
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND ITS COMMUNITY-BASED WORK FURLOUGH PROGRAMS TO ASSIST FORMERLY INCARCERATED FEMALE INMATES TRANSITION BACK INTO SOCIETY.
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URGING THE STATE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SIMULATION EXERCISE.
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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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 three minutes.
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________________________________________ Rep. Karl Rhoads Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Gregg Takayama Chair |
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