HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY |
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Rep. Tommy Waters, Chair |
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Rep. Blake K. Oshiro, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D. |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Sylvia Luke |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
Rep. Kymberly Marcos Pine |
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Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 7th, 2008 |
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5:30pm |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS. Permits the investigators of the county liquor authorities to possess electric guns.
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RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. Extends the sunset date for the Hawaii Anti-trafficking Task Force to 2010. Amends composition of the Task Force. Appropriates funds. (HB2772 HD1)
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HSH, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. Requires installation of ignition interlock device on the vehicle of a person arrested for driving under the influence that prevents the person from starting or operating a motor vehicle with more than a minimal alcohol concentration while their case is pending and while their license is revoked pursuant to chapter 291E, HRS. Provides for certification of devices and vendors and funds installation of devices for the indigent with surcharges on offenders and fees on vendors. Effective 7/1/10. Establishes a task force to prepare for implementation. Appropriates funds for the task force. Effective 7/1/08.
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TRN, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. Appropriates funding for the Office of Elections to provide in print, radio, television, and other media education on the pros and cons of holding a constitutional convention.
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JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. Provides that if voters in the 2008 general election approve a constitutional convention, there shall be a special election for 102 delegates to be held in August 2009; voters will elect two nonpartisan delegates for each district of the house of representatives by mail-ballots; the constitutional convention will convene on September 1, 2009; constitutional amendments proposed by the convention will be submitted for ratification by the voters in the 2010 general election. Appropriates funds for the special election, convention expenses and compensation of delegates, a citizen education program, and updating of the constitutional convention studies.
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RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL SELECTION COMMISSION. Amends certain statutory provisions to facilitate the judicial selection commission's independent status. Appropriates funds.
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JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Establishes mandatory minimum and maximum fines for abuse of a family or household member. Requires fines to be deposited into the Judiciary's Spouse and Child Abuse Special Account. (HB3009 HD1)
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing with a transmittal cover indicating:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee the comments are directed to;
· The date and time of the hearing;
· Measure number; and
· The number of copies the Committee is requesting.
While every effort will be made to copy, organize, and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed to the incorrect office, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 5 copies (including an original) to Room 302 in the State Capitol; or
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-9456 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands).
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to JUDtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the Legislative Web site after the hearing adjourns. This public posting of testimony on the Web site should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-9450 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
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________________________________________ Rep. Tommy Waters Chair |
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