HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2018
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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino, Chair |
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Rep. Sean Quinlan, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 |
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TIME: |
10:00 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room Room 423 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY LICENSING ACT. Allows a holder of a license to engage in the same business at another motor vehicle dealer location affiliated by common ownership. Authorizes the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board to revoke, suspend, fine, or deny a license if a dealer is not compensated in the event of a recall in the absence of remedies or available parts. Clarifies existing and adds new rights and obligations among dealers, manufacturers, and distributors.
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TRN, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. To amend the drivers licensing requirements for operation of autocycles.
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. Clarifies the definition of "drug" in chapter 291E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding the use of intoxicants while operating a vehicle.
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS. Expands authority of the Director of Transportation over required motor carrier vehicle inspections.
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE MASS TRANSIT SPECIAL FUND. Provides funds to the Department of Transportation for the safety oversight of rail fixed guideway system.
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING. Authorizes the issuance of limited purpose driver's licenses, limited purpose provisional driver's licenses, and limited purpose instruction permits to include applicants who voluntarily choose to obtain a REAL ID compliant State Civil Identification Card.
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO MOPEDS. Establishes a fine not to exceed $100 for mopeds owners who fail to comply with moped registration requirements.
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO SCHOOL BUSES. Increases the fine to not more than $1,000 for passing or overtaking a school bus on a state highway while the bus is stopped and its visual signals are turned on.
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS. Requires any metropolitan planning organization serving a metropolitan planning area within the jurisdiction of a county that includes at least three islands inhabited by permanent residents to include on its policy board one member of the senate and one member of the house of representatives.
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RELATING TO VEHICLE INSPECTION STATIONS. Changes the penalty for improper conduct of motor vehicle inspections at inspection stations from revocation or suspension of the station's operating permit to a fine.
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RELATING TO BICYCLES. Requires the driver of a vehicle passing and overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction to allow at least three feet of separation between the right side of the driver's vehicle and the left side of the bicyclist.
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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: 3 copies (including an original) to Room 304 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.
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 586-6520 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. Henry J.C. Aquino Chair |
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