HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2015
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Rep. Karl Rhoads, Chair |
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Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Dee Morikawa |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
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Rep. Richard P. Creagan |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Chris Lee |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Friday, March 20, 2015 |
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2:00 p.m. |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII. Proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify the senate's thirty day period to reject an appointment to the office of chief justice, supreme court, intermediate appellate court, circuit courts, and to consent to an appointment to fill a vacancy in the district courts. (SD1)
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RELATING TO VACANCIES. Amends procedures for nominating and electing a U.S. senator to complete an unexpired term after a vacancy occurs. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)
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RELATING TO THE ELECTIONS COMMISSION. Requires the elections commission to conduct a performance evaluation of the chief election officer after each general election and submit a written report regarding the evaluation to the legislature. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)
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RELATING TO ELECTIONS. Establishes a process for the recounting of ballots in an election. Authorizes that contests for cause challenging an election result may also be based upon unlawful activity or force majeure. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD2)
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RELATING TO PERMANENT ABSENTEE BALLOTS. Specifies the mailing address in a voter's registration record as the forwarding address for receiving absentee ballots permanently. Requires voters seeking to have permanent absentee ballots forwarded to another address to re-apply for an absentee ballot. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)
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RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE. Requires any fees assessed by the campaign spending commission to be deposited into the Hawaii election campaign fund. Authorizes the campaign spending commission to use moneys from the Hawaii election campaign fund for investigation expenses. Requires the campaign spending commission to conduct a study on the sustainability of its operations and finances. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD2)
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RELATING TO OPEN GOVERNMENT. Allows the electronic mailing of meeting notices; requires the posting of the notice on the state or appropriate county's electronic calendar; and clarifies potential posting disputes. Adds emergency meetings to the public meeting notice requirements. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)
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RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS. Requires a public agency board to report any discussion or final action taken during an executive meeting; provided that such disclosure is not inconsistent with the purpose of convening the executive meeting and confidentiality is maintained. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)
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RELATING TO SERVICE BY PUBLICATION. Specifies that the method of service of process for all civil cases under chapter 634, Hawaii Revised Statutes, when personal service is unsuccessful, shall include publication in a newspaper of general circulation three times or publication on the website of the department of the attorney general together with publication in a newspaper of general circulation at least once. Defines general circulation. Effective July 1, 2020. (SD2)
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REQUESTING THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO THE HAWAII PENAL CODE.
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ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, REVIEW, AND REVISE THE DEFINITION OF MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony should indicate:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
While every effort will be made to incorporate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 3 copies (including an original) to Room 305 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For testimony less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 808-586-6531 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islander without a computer to submit testimony through e-mail or the Web); or
WEB: For testimony less than 10MB in size, transmit from http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website. This public posting of testimony on the website should be considered when including personal information in your testimony. Those wishing to provide oral testimony will be limited to two minutes.
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 586-6180 or email your request for an interpreter to [email protected] 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. Karl Rhoads Chair |
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