THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MILITARY AFFAIRS

AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Senator Cal Kawamoto, Chair

Senator Carol Fukunaga, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

Senator Bob Nakata, Chair

Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair

Senator Avery B. Chumbley, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair

 

NOTICE OF JOINT HEARING

 

DATE:

Thursday, March 14, 2002

TIME:

1:30 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

TMG/LBR

HB 2478

(HSCR506-02)

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF PERSONNEL OF THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY.

Excludes employees of the Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy from civil service and collective bargaining.

(Similar to SB 2736)

TMG/LBR, WAM

HB 2527

(HSCR511-02)

RELATING TO SAFETY INSPECTION FREQUENCIES FOR REGULATED EQUIPMENT.

Allows the Department to set reinspection frequencies of boilers and pressure systems and elevators and kindred equipment based on safety considerations.

(Similar to SB 2785)

TMG/LBR, WAM

     
     
     
     
     
     

TMG/EDU

   
     

HB 1730

HD1

(HSCR657-02)

RELATING TO DRIVERS EDUCATION FUND UNDERWRITERS FEE.

Increases the drivers education underwriters fee from $2 to $3.50 to provide an additional $1 to the department of commerce and consumer affairs for the benefit of the department of education and 50 cents to the department of transportation to operate and administer a mandatory driver education program for persons under the age of 18. (HB1730 HD1)

(Similar to SB 2325)

TMG/EDU, WAM

HB 1974

HD1

(HSCR654-02)

RELATING TO SCHOOL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.

Provides funds for a position in the department of accounting and general services to coordinate public and private efforts to repair and maintain public schools. (HB1974 HD1)

(Similar to SB 2068)

EDU/TMG, WAM

TMG/WLE

   
     

HB 2577

HD1

(HSCR606-02)

RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC LANDS.

Grants the Harbors Division of the Department greater flexibility in the disposition of leases for and to a broader spectrum of potential uses and users subject to the approval of the BLNR. (HB2577 HD1)

(Similar to SB 2835)

TMG/WLE, WAM

HB 2006

HD1

(HSCR594-02)

RELATING TO SPECIAL WASTES RECYCLING.

Clarifies the disposal options for used tires and notice requirements to consumers of new tires. Further provides that tire inventory payment by the rental car industry shall be paid annually. (HB2006 HD1)

(Similar to SB 2484)

TMG/WLE, JDC

SCR 44

SR 25

REQUESTING THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE LOGISTICAL AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT TO THE EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL WORKFORCE.

TMG/WLE

SCR 24

AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT MAUNALUA, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR MAINTENANCE OF BREAKWATER PURPOSES.

WLE/TMG, WAM

     
     
     

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 45 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

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Senator Bob Nakata

Chair

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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye

Chair

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Senator Norman Sakamoto

Chair