THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
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Senator Chris Lee, Chair |
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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 |
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3:00 p.m. |
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Via Videoconference |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO HARBORS. Requires the Department of Transportation Harbors Division to conduct a comprehensive study examining increased commercial activity at Kalaeloa Harbor to support the offloading of additional cargo containers and livestock transportation. Makes an appropriation.
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TRS, WAM |
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RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES. Authorizes the issuance of special number license plates for members of the Hawaii Civil Air Patrol.
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TRS, WAM |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR HIGHWAY WIDENING. Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to widen Queen Kaahumanu highway and Kuakini highway between Henry street and Kamehameha III road on the island of Hawaii.
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TRS, WAM |
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RELATING TO AUDIBLE VEHICLE REVERSE WARNING SYSTEMS. Requires the replacement of current audible reverse warning systems (back-up beepers) on construction, agricultural, and industrial vehicles with more effective broadband reversing alarms by January 1, 2025.
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TRS, JDC
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Increases the minimum and potential maximum fine for violating certain provisions relating to the installation of a noisy muffler.
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TRS, JDC |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. Allows for new electric vehicle charging stations having a single port to qualify for a rebate. Increases flexibility of the Public Utilities Commission to administer the electric vehicle charging station rebate program. Allows for marketing and outreach expense to be included within allowable administration costs of the electric vehicle charging station rebate program.
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TRS, CPN |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Appropriates funds for subsidies to encourage the purchase and use of electric motor vehicles and bicycles.
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TRS, WAM |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Establishes a mileage-based road user fee with a cap for electric vehicles. Requires motor vehicle registration application to specify whether the type of fuel for which the vehicle is adapted is electricity. Requires certificates of inspection to state the odometer reading of electric vehicles. Defines alternative fuel vehicle. Makes an appropriation.
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TRS, WAM |
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RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS. Requires the driver of a moped to be in immediate possession of a valid driver's license or instruction permit at all times.
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TRS, JDC |
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RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS. Increases all fines for traffic violations relating to the operation or ownership of a vehicle by twenty per cent.
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TRS, JDC |
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RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES. Allows for the renewal of driver's licenses online or by electronic or digital means.
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TRS, JDC |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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_____________________________________ Senator Chris Lee Chair |
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