HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2020

 

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Rep. Gregg Takayama, Chair

Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Dale T. Kobayashi

Rep. Takashi Ohno

Rep. Sam Satoru Kong

Rep. Bob McDermott

Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto

 

 

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Friday, March 13, 2020

TIME:

10:00AM

PLACE:

Conference Room 430

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A M E N D E D  A G E N D A

 

The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda:  HCR46/HR31, HCR47/HR32, HCR64/HR48

 

 

SB 2523, SD1

(SSCR3280)

Status

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Authorizes the Director of Public Safety to withhold certain information regarding deaths at correctional facilities or community correctional centers.  Requires the director to include in the report regarding the death that is submitted to the governor the decedent's name and a description of the circumstances and cause of death of the individual.  Takes effect 6/18/2050.  (SD1)

 

PVM, JUD

SB 2788, SD1

(SSCR3334)

Status

RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF.

Extends the lapse date of the appropriation for disaster relief to address flooding in Kauai and in other areas of the State made by Act 12, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, to June 30, 2021.  Changes the appropriation amounts made by Act 12, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, to unspecified amounts.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

 

PVM, FIN

SB 2885, SD2

(SSCR3347)

Status

RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

Establishes and appropriates funds from the hazard mitigation special fund.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD2)

 

PVM, FIN

SB 2887, SD2

(SSCR3317)

Status

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Establishes a Long-term Recovery Authority to work with the State Disaster Recovery Coordinator to enhance the capacity of the government, relevant agencies, and the community to recover from the impacts of disasters and build resilience and sustainability in the State.  Appropriates moneys.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD2)

 

PVM, FIN

SB 2888, SD2

(SSCR3226)

Status

RELATING TO STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS.

Establishes a Statewide Interoperable Communications Executive Committee for public safety communications and the position of the Statewide Interoperable Communications Coordinator.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD2)

 

PVM, FIN

SB 3072, SD1

(SSCR3350)

Status

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Improves the State's preparedness and response to disasters.  Requires statewide inventories of hospitals, dialysis centers, and medical facilities; satellite phones; and generators to provide backup power.  Appropriates funds for positions related to emergency response planning and allocation of resources and for non-perishable food in natural disasters.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

 

PVM, FIN

SB 3073, SD1

(SSCR3327)

Status

RELATING TO WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATION.

Appropriates funds for programs, ceremonies, and activities commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.  Effective 7/1/51.  (SD1)

 

PVM, FIN

HCR 46 / HR 31 /

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATING TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 353C-8.5, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

 

 

PVM, LMG

HCR 47 / HR 32 /

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF FELONY DISENFRANCHISEMENT, PARTICULARLY THE EFFECTS ON MINORITY GROUPS.

 

 

PVM, JUD

HCR 64 / HR 48 /

Status / Status

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF BUILDING AN ADDITIONAL WORK FURLOUGH CENTER ON THE PRESENT SITE OF THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER ONCE THE OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO HALAWA.

 

 

PVM, FIN

 

 

 

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

 

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·    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. 

 

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Rep. Gregg Takayama

Chair