THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MILITARY AFFAIRS

AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Senator Cal Kawamoto, Chair

Senator Carol Fukunaga, Vice Chair

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Thursday, February 22, 2001

TIME:

1:00 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

SB 748

relating to motorcycle operator education.

Provides for the automatic certification of motorcycle operator education programs operated by the military; provided that certain standards are met. (Kawamoto)

TMG

SB 1200

RELATING TO STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING.

Updates statutes pertaining to statewide transportation planning to reflect the current practices and requirements. (Bunda (BR))

TMG

SB 1201

RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.

Authorizes and limits agency liability for rapid removal of obstructions which block or interfere with traffic or endanger public safety on state highways, and authorizes towing and other minor assistance to stranded motorists on state highways. (Bunda (BR))

TMG

SB 1202

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Streamlines the process of implementing the Airports Division's capital improvement program projects by reducing redundant requirements. (Bunda (BR))

TMG

SB 625

relating to harbors.

Extends the vessel preferences at small boat harbors afforded to inter-island ferry services to the islands of Hawaii, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, and Oahu. (Buen)

TMG

SB 750

relating to harbors.

Allows the department of transportation to negotiate a lease for the existing fuel storage facility at Nawiliwili Harbor. (Kawamoto)

TMG

SB 1383

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.

Raises the age at which rental and U-drive motor vehicles must undergo a biannual vehicle safety inspection from 1 year of age to 2 years of age. (Bunda)

TMG

SB 1389

RELATING TO TowING.

Increases costs and fees authorized for towing companies. (Kawamoto)

TMG

SB 1393

relating to the motor carrier law.

Defines "point of entry" in the motor carrier law as the harbor where property is brought into the State. (Kawamoto)

TMG

SB 1397

relating to motor vehicles.

Requires a certificate of ownership reflecting a transfer of vehicle title to be filed with the director of finance within thirty days of the transfer for vehicles registered in the State and vehicles without liens, and within sixty days of the transfer for vehicles with liens registered out of the State. (Kawamoto)

TMG

SB 1453

relating to use of intoxicants.

Conforms reference for driver's education assessment levied for impaired driving from old DUI law to provision prohibiting operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. (Bunda (BR))

TMG

SB 1575

RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.

Amends Traffic Code to increase pedestrian safety. (Kawamoto)

TMG

SB 1624

relating to traffic violations.

Expands definition of reckless driving. (Bunda (BR))

TMG

SB 646

RELATING TO PASSING A VEHICLE.

Provides that when passing a stalled or stopped vehicle on the left on a multi-laned street, the vehicle immediately behind the stalled or stopped vehicle shall have the right of way. (Matsunaga)

TMG

SB 1171

RELATING TO REPORTS.

Deletes unnecessary statutory requirements for the maintenance and reporting of records of procurements. (Bunda (BR))

TMG

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 230, State Capitol 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6970.

 

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Senator Cal Kawamoto

Chair