HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, Chair |
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Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
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Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Chris Lee |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Dee Morikawa |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Friday, February 3, 2017 |
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2:00 pm |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO NOTARY PUBLIC FEES. Increases notary public fees.
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JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC. Prohibits a commissioned notary public from accepting a limited purpose driver's license for verification of identification.
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RELATING TO ELECTIONS. Establishes ranked choice voting for special election for Congressional races and for the election of council members in counties that have adopted the method.
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JUD |
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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 2, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII. Proposes a constitutional amendment to require the gubernatorial nominee of each political party following the primary election to appoint a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election.
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RELATING TO THE UNIFORM FAMILY LAW ARBITRATION ACT. Authorizes the use of arbitration to resolve certain family law disputes. Specifies law applicable to arbitrations.
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RELATING TO COURTS. Raises the district courts' jurisdictional limit for civil actions involving specific performance.
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JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO JURY TRIAL. Increases the threshold value in controversy requirement for jury trials in civil cases at common law from $5,000 to $10,000.
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RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS. Provides that upon request from a public agency OIP may under certain conditions declare a person a vexatious records requester and restrict the person's rights under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Establishes processes to appeal the declaration of a person as a vexatious records requester.
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RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. Makes an appropriation to establish driving while impaired courts in Kona and Hilo on Hawaii island.
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RELATING TO SEARCH WARRANTS. Allows courts to authorize a person or entity other than an officer to provide technical assistance in executing a search warrant that pertains to an electronic device or storage media.
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RELATING TO RESPONSE TO WRIT FOR CERTIORARI. Extends the time period for filing a response to an application for writ of certiorari with the supreme court from 15 days to 30 days.
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RELATING TO MATERIAL WITNESS ORDERS. Allows the circuit court or family court to issue a material witness order in cases initiated through felony complaint, indictment, or information.
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU. Appropriates moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the career criminal prosecution unit.
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RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII. Appropriates funds for the Big Island Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Hawaii.
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RELATING TO FIREARMS. Requires law enforcement agencies to be notified of the identity of a firearms permit applicant whose application is denied because of firearm prohibitions established under federal or state law.
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. Makes an appropriation to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of the County of Hawaii for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit, including the hiring of necessary staff.
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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.
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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.
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: 2 copies (including an original) to Room 302 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For testimony less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 808-586-6531 (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. This public posting of testimony on the website 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 586-8515or 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.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" website at www.capitoltv.org or call 536-2100.
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________________________________________ Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto Chair |
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