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

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Brian Kanno, Chair

Senator David Matsuura, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Thursday. February 8, 2001

TIME:

9:00 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 1620

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.

Removes the authority of the court to grant community service in lieu of a fine to motor vehicle insurance violators. Disallows the good faith defense to persons alleged to have violated the motor vehicle insurance laws. Removes the exemption from penalties for operators of borrowed vehicles who hold a reasonable belief that the vehicle is insured. (BUNDA (BR))

TMG/JDC, CPH

SB 1606

RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Provides for additional $100 penalty to be distributed to the law enforcement agency that arrested driver; money to be used for DUI enforcement.

(BUNDA (BR))

TMG/JDC, WAM

SB 1599

RELATING TO PENALTIES AND PROCEDURES ON ARREST.

Provides authority to arrest driver of vehicle or moped in a traffic stop when driver refuses to provide information or if there is a reasonable belief that person is providing inaccurate or misleading information. (BUNDA (BR))

TMG/JDC, WAM

SB 989

RELATING TO THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN PERSONS' CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE AND PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS THEREFOR.

Provides funds for the payment of claims against the State for refunds of taxes, for judgments and settlements, and for other miscellaneous payments as provided by chapters 37, 661 and 662. (BUNDA (BR))

TMG/JDC, WAM

SB 1544

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.

Creates a state information practices commission.

(IHARA, KANNO, Nakata, Matsuura, Slom, Fukunaga)

TMG/JDC, WAM
     

 

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 40 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 202, 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 586-6830.

 

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Senator Brian Kanno

Chair

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Senator Cal Kawamoto

Chair