COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Tuesday, March 23, 2004

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 2931

SD1

SSCR 2745

 

 

RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PROVIDERS OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES.

Requires the Department of Human Services to establish standards, which shall include criminal history record, Adult Protective Service, and Child Protective Service checks, to ensure the reputable and responsible character of service providers who have direct contact with individuals receiving services. (SD1)

HSH, JUD, FIN

SB 2842

SD1

SSCR 2607

 

RELATING TO CHAPTER 846E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Requires child pornographers to register as sex offenders. (SD1)

PSM, JUD, FIN

SB 2851

SD1

SSCR 2617

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Proposes to amend article 1, section 10 of the Hawaii Constitution to allow a felony prosecution to be initiated by a criminal prosecuting officer through the filing of a signed written information setting forth the charge. (SD1)

JUD

SB 2861

SD1

SSCR 2620

RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.

Allows certain class B and class C felony charges to be initiated by information charging. (SD1)

JUD, FIN

SB 2840

SD2

SSCR 2649

RELATING TO TOBACCO.

Prohibits the distribution of untaxed cigarette via telephone, mail order, the Internet, or other on-line sources. Revises provisions relating to the AG's seizure and confiscation authority. Addresses the availability of low-priced cigarettes to underage smokers concern. (SD2)

JUD, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

Decision making only:

SB 3104

SD2

SSCR 2657

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Establishes a comprehensive public funding program for state house of representatives candidates who agree to abide by campaign contribution and expenditure limits and meet other criteria. (SD2)

JUD, FIN

SB 3030

SD2

SSCR 2611

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING.

Amends campaign-spending laws to conform to law; allows the campaign spending commission to communicate directly with legislature and governor and make personnel decisions without approval of department head; clarifies registration requirements, campaign spending and contribution provisions, and penalties. (SD2)

JUD

SB 3144

SD1

SSCR 2523

RELATING TO ATTORNEYS.

Admitting attorneys licensed to practice law in other states or territories of the United States or the District of Columbia to practice law in Hawaii. (SD1)

JUD

SB 2994

SD1

SSCR 2626

RELATING TO THE USE TAX.

Clarifies when a seller is subject to the 0.5 per cent use tax; restores the imposition of taxes on goods purchased both within and outside the State; clarifies that the use tax applies to sellers who acquire goods from outside the State and import the product for resale in the State. (SD1)

JUD, FIN

SB 2447

SD1

SSCR 2614

RELATING TO CRIME REDUCTION.

Updates wiretapping statutes. (SD1)

JUD

SB 1238

SD2, HD1

HSCR 930

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Recognizes, establishes, and sets forth an adult's and emancipated minor's rights to make enforceable advance mental health care directives. Repeals chapter 327F relating to medical treatment decisions of psychotic disorders. (SB1238 HD1)

HLT, JUD, FIN

 

COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMMERCE

Tuesday, March 23, 2004

4:00 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 2909

SD1

HSCR 780-04

RELATING TO APPLICATIONS SEEKING GENERAL RATE INCREASES FILED BY PUBLIC UTILITIES HAVING ANNUAL GROSS REVENUES OF LESS THAN $2,000,000.

Establishes rate filing procedures for public utilities with annual gross revenues under $2 million. Requires use of standard form application and public hearing. Requires utilities to file annual financial statements and updated chart of account. (SD1)

EDB, CPC, FIN

SB 3136

HD1

HSCR 784-04

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

Requires medical assistance programs, including Medicaid and QUEST, to provide chiropractic services. (SB3136 HD1)

HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN

SB 2957

SD2

HD1

RELATING TO HOSPITAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY RISK FINANCING.

Permits Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to create a captive insurance company to provide malpractice coverage to the DOH, UH School of Medicine, and other governmental or quasi-governmental entities providing health care. Requires each insured to be represented on the board of directors. Appropriates $    . (SD2)

HLT, CPC, FIN

SB 2090

SD2

HD1

RELATING TO A PRESCRIPTION DRUG REPOSITORY PROGRAM.

Provides for a prescription drug repository to receive and dispense donated prescription drugs to needy persons. (SD2)

HLT, CPC, FIN

SB 2890

SD1

HD1

RELATING TO THE PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT.

Authorizes the payment of a flat fee of $200 for a physician member appointed by the insurance commissioner for service on each review panel under the Patients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Act. Exempts the payment and selection of the physician from the state procurement code. (SD1)

HLT, CPC, FIN

SB 2579

SD2

HD1

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE INSURANCE.

Increases minimum coverage for alcohol and drug dependence benefits to two episodes per year. Includes obsessive compulsive disorder, dissociative disorder, delusional disorder, and major depression within definition of "serious mental illness". (SD2)

HLT, CPC, FIN

SB 3193

SD2

HD1

RELATING TO CONSUMERS.

Amends the proposed maximum pre-tax wholesale price of regular unleaded gasoline by determining the baseline price according to the national spot price, as reported by the Oil Price Information Service; repeals the maximum pre-tax retail gasoline price; and establishes maximum pre-tax wholesale prices for mid-grade and premium gasoline and diesel fuel. (SD2)

EEP, CPC, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND USE & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

8:30 a.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 2477

SD1

SSCR 2554

RELATING TO PLANT AND NON-DOMESTIC ANIMAL QUARANTINE.

Authorizes the department of agriculture to restrict the entry into the State of any items originating from Guam that have not been certified as having been inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Wildlife Services or other approved agency prior to shipment from Guam. (SD1)

AGR/EEP, JUD

SB 2246

SD1

SSCR 2158

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Exempts leases and access and utility easements from the prohibition of private restrictions on agricultural uses and activities within state agricultural districts. (SD1)

AGR/WLH

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND USE & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS CONCERNS AND COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

8:30 a.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

Decision making only:

SB 2922 SD1

SSCR 2589

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.

Authorizes the DHHL to enter into business relationships with private companies. (SD1)

WLH/EDB, FIN

SB 2441 SD1

SSCR 2716

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to enter into land exchange negotiations with private landowners in the Waialua area. Transfers control and title to the lands to the agribusiness development corporation. Also, establishes regional agricultural subcommittee to advise the corporation on management of the lands. (SD1)

WLH/AGR, FIN

SB 2820

SSCR 2718

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Revises provisions that impair the transfer of agricultural land from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture.

WLH/AGR, FIN

SB 3051 SD2

SSCR 2842

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the state agricultural land protection program; makes appropriation to Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation for research and marketing. Makes an appropriation for University of Hawaii for development of new agricultural products, revitalization of Hawaii cattle industry, and bioremediation programs. (SD2)

WLH/AGR, HED, FIN

SB 3052 SD2

SSCR 2721

RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Sets forth policies and procedures for identifying and managing important agricultural lands (IAL); directs the creation of a task force to develop incentives for IAL; allows agricultural tourism, holiday, and agriculture-related special events on agricultural district lands. (SD2)

WLH/AGR, FIN

HCR 14

SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON LAND EXCHANGES.

WLH/AGR, FIN

 

 

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS CONCERNS

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

9:00 a.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 3153

SD2

SSCR 2642

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR BIOREMEDIATION RESEARCH.

Appropriates funds for bioremediation pilot project on agricultural lands in West Maui. (SD2)

AGR, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

 

Decision making only:

SB 2413

SD1

SSCR 2714

RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.

Changes qualifications for an agricultural business in state enterprise zone: (1) substitutes 2% cumulative average annual gross revenue increase for 10% average annual increase in employment; (2) allows additional 7 years participation; (3) invokes force majeure to prevent disqualification. (SD1)

AGR/EDB, FIN

SB 2815

SSCR 2511

RELATING TO MILK CONTROL.

Eliminates the requirement for Executive approval of orders amending the established minimum prices or salvage values of milk.

AGR

SB 2816

SD1

SSCR 2553

RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Provides for staggered terms for the Board of Directors of the Agribusiness Development Corporation. (SD1)

AGR, JUD

SB 2818

SD1

SSCR 2717

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES.

Moves coffee weighing provisions which were never implemented, and provisions regulating the advertising of fresh fruit and vegetables and coffee to the chapter in the Hawaii Revised Statutes dealing with agricultural grades and standards. Allows the fees paid to Certification Services Revolving Fund temporary employees to remain in the Fund. (SD1)

AGR, FIN

HCR 39

HR 22

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE TO AMEND ITS RULES TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION, PROPAGATION, SALE, TRANSFER, OR HARBORING OF NONHUMAN PRIMATES IN HAWAII, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.

AGR, JUD

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

9:30 a.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

AGENDA:

SB 2690

SD2

SSCR 2849

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

Establishes an emergency medical services special fund to be funded by fee on registration for motor vehicles. Appropriates funds for additional ambulance services for parts of Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii, and for professional development and training for paramedics on Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii. (SD2)

HLT, TRN, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND USE & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

9:00 a.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol,

AGENDA:

SB 3062 SD1

SSCR 2601

RELATING TO IMPACT FEES. Clarifies that schools and transportation infrastructure are included within public facilities towards which impact fees must be applied. (SD1)

Pending

Referral

WLH, FIN

SB 3148 SD2

SSCR 2781

RELATING TO EDUCATION. Allows the establishment of a noncontiguous host culture charter school district under the board of education to be monitored by a host culture district council as a 5-year pilot demonstration project. Allows the establishment of a noncontiguous charter school district under the board of education. (SD2)

Pending Referral

WLH, FIN

SB 3025

SSCR 2720

RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF PLANNING. Requires the office of planning to report to the director of the department of business, economic development, and tourism; clarifies that DBEDT has sole jurisdiction over the land use commission, office of state planning, and state functional plans.

WLH, FIN

SB 2869, SD2

SSCR 789-04

RELATING TO THE MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE KALAELOA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.

Clarifies the responsibility of the Hawaii community development authority to act as an ombudsman for issues of concern within the Kalaeloa community development district. (SD2)

WLH, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND USE & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

10:30 a.m.

Conference Room 423; State Capitol

AGENDA:

Decision making only:

SB 2280 SD1

SSCR 2712

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A LOCAL FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM FOR LAKE WILSON.

Appropriates funds for local flood warning system for Lake Wilson. Requires matching federal funds. (SD1)

WLH, FIN

SCR 5

SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON LAND EXCHANGES.

WLH, FIN

SCR 7

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT SPRECKELSVILLE, WAILUKU, MAUI, HAWAII, FOR MAINTENANCE OF ROCK GROIN PURPOSES.

WLH, FIN

SCR 8

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, HAWAII, FOR MAINTENANCE OF BREAKWATER PURPOSES.

WLH, FIN

HCR 54

HR 36

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STEP UP EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE KANEOHE MEADOWLAND.

WLH

HCR 45

HR 28

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROMOTE THE RECOVERY OF NATIVE PLANT SPECIES BY ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIVE TREE FARMS ON FORMER SUGAR LANDS AND NON-NATIVE FORESTED AREAS.

WLH

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND HOUSING

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

10:00 a.m.

Conference Room 329; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HCR 51

AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ALLOW CERTAIN REMNANT LAND TO BE USED BY THE HOMELESS FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES.

HSH, WLH/AGR

HCR 52

REQUESTING COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS IN UNILATERAL AGREEMENTS TO BE MET BY IN-LIEU CASH CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS DEVELOPED BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

HSH, FIN

HCR 69

REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE PURCHASE-OF-SERVICE CONTRACTS AWARDED UNDER THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES.

HSH, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS CONCERNS

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

11:00 a.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

Decision making only:

SB 3024

SD2

(SSCR2850)

RELATING TO CAPITAL FORMATION.

Adopts new capital formation incentives; provide tax credits for qualifying research activities; technology infrastructure renovations; and high technology business investments; and appropriates funds for the state private investment fund. Repeals sunset of the Hawaii strategic development corporation. (SD2)

EDB, FIN