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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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 04, 2016 |
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10:00 AM |
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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 CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. Creates an exemption from Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §343-5 for a jail facility to be built adjacent to Halawa Correctional Facility and funding therefore and makes clarifying amendments.
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RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. Requires the construction of a correctional facility at the Halawa Correctional Facility site to replace the existing OCCC. Requires a study on the feasibility of State redevelopment of the land that is currently occupied by OCCC. Appropriates funds.
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RELATING TO HAWAII CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES. Authorizes Hawaii Correctional Industries to sell products and services on the open market to the general public.
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Establishes a Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform in the Governor's Office. Requires the Commission to develop a statewide framework of sentencing and corrections policies to further reduce the State's incarcerated population by 25% by year 2025. The Commission shall also develop a plan to reduce spending on corrections and reinvest in strategies to increase public safety and reduce recidivism.
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RELATING TO THE PUUHONUA COMMISSION. Establishes the puuhonua commission within the department of public safety to help post-incarcerated persons, probationers, and parolees reintegrate into society. Creates county advisory committees to advise the commission. Establishes a special fund.
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes within DOE the youth civil defense corps. Requires BOE to adopt standards and curriculum for student participation.
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· 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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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.
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________________________________________ Rep. Gregg Takayama Chair |
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