THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2014

 

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Senator J. Kalani English, Chair

Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Vice Chair

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

 

DATE:

Thursday, February 06, 2014

TIME:

1:16 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 224

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

SB 2727

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Extends the sunset date of Act 46, SLH 2012, to authorize the Department of Transportation to extend the term of an airport concession, and to modify and amend the terms of any concession contracts, leases, and permits in exchange for revenue-enhancing improvements that are made or paid for by the concession.

 

TIA, WAM

SB 2729

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES.

Amends section 291C-137, HRS, to prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device held in a person's hand for making or receiving a non-emergency call, texting, or receiving a text message.  Adds exemptions to prohibition.  Amends the penalties for violations.  Deems a violation to be a traffic infraction.  Takes effect retroactive to 5/20/2013.

 

TIA, JDL

SB 2488

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.

Appropriates funds for the traffic signal capital improvement project at the intersection of Piilani highway and Kulanihakoi street in Kihei, Maui.

 

TIA, WAM

SB 2726

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Allows all-terrain vehicles (ATV) to be driven on any street if the ATV is being used as farm equipment, if the operator holds a current category (3) license or a commercial driver's license, and if the operator and passengers wear safety helmets secured with a chin strap.

 

TIA, JDL

SB 2728

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.

Clarifies that the legislature has the authority to determine a public trail.

 

TIA, WAM

SB 2732

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO ILLEGAL PARKING UPON BIKEWAYS.

Sets a minimum fine of $100 for driving or parking a vehicle on a bicycle lane or pathway.

 

TIA, WAM

 

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

 

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Testimony may be submitted up to 24 hours prior to the start of the hearing.

 

FOR AMENDED NOTICES:  Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored.  If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.

 

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Senator J. Kalani English

Chair