HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
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Rep. Mark M. Nakashima, Chair |
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Rep. Scot Z. Matayoshi, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Linda Ichiyama |
Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura |
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Rep. Dale T. Kobayashi |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
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Rep. Matthew S. LoPresti |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
Rep. Gene Ward |
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Tuesday, March 15, 2022 |
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2:00 PM |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICES. Allows government agencies under certain circumstances to publish public notices on an official website as an alternative to a newspaper. (SD2)
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JHA, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. Increases the number of associate judges on the Intermediate Court of Appeals from 5 to 6. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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JHA, FIN |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu as a grant-in-aid for the victim witness assistance program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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JHA, FIN |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CAREER CRIMINAL PROSECUTION UNIT. Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu as a grant-in-aid for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO WITNESS FEES AND REIMBURSEMENTS IN CRIMINAL CASES. Clarifies applicable reimbursement to the State or defendant for expert witness fees, as it pertains to testimony, preparation, and in-court attendance in state court criminal proceedings. Increases per diem payments for all witnesses. (SD1)
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JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO JUROR COMPENSATION. Increases compensation for a juror or a prospective juror from $30 to $50 for each day of attendance at court. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO JURY SERVICE. Prohibits juror exclusion based on gender identity or expression.
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JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO FILING FEES. Changes the filing fee schedule for paternity actions by establishing an initial filing fee of $100 and eliminating fees to file motions. (SD1)
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JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO GUARDIANS AD LITEM. Allows the Judiciary to compensate guardians ad litem for involuntary hospitalization and assisted community treatment petitions at a rate higher than existing statutory guidelines. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO RANKED CHOICE VOTING. Establishes ranked choice voting for special federal elections and special elections of vacant county council seats. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT. Excludes from any waiting list maintained by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands any lessee or successor who sells or transfers their lease on a tract of Hawaiian home lands. (SD2)
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JHA, FIN |
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MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES. Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO ELECTRONIC EAVESDROPPING. Amends provisions relating to electronic eavesdropping. Requires law enforcement entities to obtain a search warrant before accessing a person's electronic communications in certain circumstances. Amends notification requirements of a law enforcement entity's access to electronic communications to allow for discovery in criminal cases.
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JHA, CPC |
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RELATING TO TOBACCO MANUFACTURER QUALIFIED ESCROW FUNDS. Provides a mechanism to assign non-participating tobacco manufacturers' qualified escrow account balances to the State. Provides a mechanism for the financial institution acting as the escrow agent of the qualified escrow account to petition the courts to authorize transfer of funds to the State when the qualified escrow account is abandoned. (SD1)
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JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO MARRIAGE LICENSES. Establishes a $25 fee for all licenses to solemnize a marriage to be deposited into the vital statistics improvement special fund. Requires the Department of Health to account for the collection and deposit of the fee into the vital statistics improvement special fund. Repeals fees related to obtaining a license to solemnize civil marriage ceremonies. (SD2)
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JHA, FIN |
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RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION CARDS. Authorizes the issuance of limited purpose identification cards for certain residents. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD2)
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JHA, FIN |
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________________________________________ Rep. Mark M. Nakashima Chair |
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