COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Tuesday, February 1, 2005

2:00 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 384

RELATING TO ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR COURT APPOINTED COUNSEL.

Increases compensation for court appointed counsel.

JUD, FIN

HB 515

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.

Allows state and county agencies to create, accept, retain, or store electronic records, and convert its paper and microfilm records to an electronic format

JUD

HB 553

RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT (MODIFIED).

Allows agencies to withhold certain personal identifying information, such as home addresses and social security numbers, in records required to be disclosed under section 92F-12 (a), where disclosure of the information would be a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.

JUD

HB 432

RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF MINORS.

Establishes statutory duty for parents to reimburse State for legal representation of minor children in family court or in relation to status violations. Exempts parents determined indigent by court or who are alleged victims of the violation. Provides that court orders mandating reimbursement are enforceable like a civil judgement.

JUD, FIN

HB 433

RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.

Clarifies that attempts to perform acts enjoined by a temporary restraining order are violations of the order. Provides that orally granted protective orders are effective as of the hearing date, if all parties are present in court, or upon personal service or receipt of order by respondent by certified mail.

JUD

HB 434

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CAREER CRIMINAL PROSECUTION UNITS AND VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

Appropriates grants-in-aid to the counties for career criminal prosecution units and victim witness assistance programs.

JUD, FIN

HB 435

RELATING TO ORDERS FOR PROTECTION.

Makes a third or subsequent conviction for violation of the same protective order a class C felony.

JUD

HB 436

RELATING TO DURESS.

Permits the affirmative defense of duress to be asserted as to any criminal offense, not just those defined by the Penal Code.

JUD

HB 437

RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.

Clarifies that the term of imprisonment for violation of section 291E-61(b)(4), HRS, shall not exceed the maximum term provided in subsections (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3), respectively.

JUD

HB 438

RELATING TO TRAFFIC OFFENSES.

Repeals the penalties provided in section 291C-13, HRS, for violation of that section because penalties are already provided under section 291C-161, HRS.

JUD

Decision making to follow.

 

 

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES

Tuesday, February 1, 2005

2:45 p.m.

Conference Room 016; State Capitol

AGENDA:

Department of Human Services

Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawai

Homeless Services HMS 224

Office of Youth Services

Youth Service Administration HMS 501

Youth Service Programs HMS 502

Youth Residential Programs HMS 503

Benefits and Support Services Division

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families HMS 201

Temporary Assistance to Other Needy Families HMS 203

General Assistance Payments HMS 204

Federal Assistance Payments HMS 206

Aged, Blind and Disabled HMS 202

Eligibility Determination and Employment Related Services HMS 236

Employment and Training HMS 237

Child Care Services HMS 302

Child Care Payments HMS 305

General Support for Benefits, Employment and Support

Payments HMS 903

General Admission (DHS) HMS 904

 

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

Wednesday, February 2, 2005

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 353

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR ORGANIC AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates $ to support the establishment of an organic agriculture center and improve food security in Waianae.

AGR, HED, FIN

HB 561

RELATING TO PESTICIDES.

Allows the DOA to develop rules to require notification to the public when areas routinely accessible to the public are treated with highly or moderately toxic pesticides.

AGR, EEP, FIN

HB 562

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES.

Allows the use of funds in the Certification Services Revolving Fund to hire temporary employees to assist in certifying chicken eggs and meat.

AGR, LAB, FIN

HB 563

RELATING TO MICROORGANISM IMPORT.

Repeals provisions for microorganism import certification for medical or scientific purposes.

AGR, JUD, FIN

HB 672

RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF QUARANTINE.

To clarify that police officers and sheriffs have the authority and duty to enforce quarantine when required by the Department of Health

AGR, PSM, JUD

Decision making to follow.

 

 

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND & OCEAN RESOURCES AND COMMITTEE ON HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Wednesday, February 02, 2005

8:30 a.m.

Conference Room 312; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 453

RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.

Requires the governor to appoint 1 member of the public advisory body for coastal zone management from a list of 3 nominees submitted by the office of Hawaiian affairs.

WLO/HAW, FIN

HB 445

RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.

Requires the governor to appoint 1 member of the land use commission from a list of 3 nominees submitted by the office of Hawaiian affairs.

WLO/HAW, FIN

HB 446

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Requires the governor to appoint 1 member of the board of land and natural resources from a list of 3 nominees submitted by the office of Hawaiian affairs.

WLO/HAW, FIN

HB 454

RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.

Requires the governor to appoint one member of the commission on water resource management from a list of three nominees submitted by the office of Hawaiian affairs.

WLO/HAW, FIN

HB 712

RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 6E.
To establish criminal penalties for violations of chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), or any rule adopted thereunder.

WLO/HAW, JUD

HB 404

RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.

Authorizes the DLNR to execute mitigation plans for a fee upon the request of the landowner, permittee, or developer for the inadvertent discovery of burial sites.

WLO, HAW, FIN

Decision making to follow.

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Wednesday, February 2, 2005

9:00 a.m.

Conference Room 309; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 86

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires director of transportation to conduct a study of the feasibility of authorizing toll roads for motor vehicle traffic in the State.

TRN, FIN

HB 87

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Gives legislature the power to set all airport and harbor rates and fees.

TRN, FIN

HB 88

RELATING TO CELLULAR PHONES.

Bans the use of hand held cellular phones while driving.

TRN, JUD

HB 150

RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING.

Establishes a 3-stage graduated driver licensing program for persons under the age of 18. Requires them to be accompanied by a licensed parent or guardian when driving between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., with limited exceptions. Requires temporary instruction permit holders to be accompanied by a person who is at least 21, rather than 18, when driving.

TRN, JUD

HB 151

RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY.

Strengthens child safety seat law by requiring child safety seat or booster seat usage for children over four years, but less than eight years old; defines "restrained".

TRN, JUD

HB 223

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the use of headlights when windshield wipers are in continuous use.

TRN, JUD

HB 289

RELATING TO CHILD ENDANGERMENT.

Establishes the offense of endangering the welfare of a child in a motor vehicle.

TRN, JUD

HB 293

RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Directs the department of transportation to convene a task force to examine, update, and organize statutes regulating to motorized transporter devices with engines under 250 cubic centimeters.

TRN, FIN

HB 585

RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF VEHICLES, VESSELS, AND AIRCRAFT.

Expressly provides an owner, lien holder, or other person with interest in a derelict or abandoned vehicle, vessel, or aircraft with notice and the opportunity to request a post-custodial administrative hearing before disposition of the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft.

TRN, JUD, FIN

Decision making to follow.

 

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND & OCEAN RESOURCES

Wednesday, February 2, 2005

9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Conference Room 325; State Capitol

AGENDA:

HB 165

RELATING TO THE EAST KAUAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM.

Appropriates funds for the operation and maintenance of the East Kauai Irrigation System.

AGR/WLO, FIN

HB 166

RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURES.

Require sellers of residential property to disclose to buyers the close proximity of agricultural lands by including this geographic information in the disclosure statement provided to buyers.

AGR/WLO, FIN

HB 167

RELATING TO STATE AGRICULTURAL LEASES.

Requires lease rent appraisals for re-openings of state agricultural leases to be based on non-compounded inflation, rather than fair market value, provided that the lessees are in compliance with the terms of the lease.

AGR/WLO, FIN

HB 330

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Authorizes the agribusiness development corporation to issue revenue bonds to obtain agricultural land in Waialua from the Galbraith Estate. Enables the agribusiness development corporation to contract with banks to provide lease management services.

AGR/WLO, FIN

HB 109

RELATING TO LAND USE COMMISSION.

Establishes a presumption that a dwelling is not a farm dwelling if certain nonagricultural features in a subdivision or development are determined to be present.

WLO/AGR, EDB

HB 123

RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.

Establishes a presumption that a dwelling is not a farm dwelling if certain nonagricultural features are present in a subdivision or development.

WLO/AGR, EDB

HB 124

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Provides for a one-time reclassification to rural, of lands within the agricultural district that are primarily being used for residential purposes and consist of lots less than an acre in size that are not permitted pursuant to section 205-5(b).

WLO/AGR, EDB, FIN

HB 328

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS IN WAHIAWA.

Makes an appropriation for matching funds from the United States Department of Agriculture for the purchase of development rights of agricultural lands surrounding the Kukaniloko Birthstones in Wahiawa.

WLO/AGR, FIN

Decision making to follow.