THE SENATE

KA ‘AHA KENEKOA

THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2023

Senator Karl Rhoads, Chair

Senator Mike Gabbard, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING

DATE:	Thursday, March 2, 2023
TIME:	9:50 AM
PLACE:	Conference Room 016 & Videoconference State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street
TIMESLOT:	JDC

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A G E N D A

The following measure(s) were previously heard in their respective subject matter committees:

SB 735, SD1

(SSCR198)

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WATER RIGHTS.

Establishes that the public auction requirements for the disposition of water rights shall not be required for a lease of water for commercial kalo cultivation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

WTL/HWN, JDC

SB 1386, SD1

(SSCR350)

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY.

Clarifies the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management of the Department of Land and Natural Resources can declare water shortages and emergencies. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

WTL, JDC

SB 1405

(SSCR245)

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS.

Amends the law to become consistent with federal weight limits with respect to legal limits for gross vehicle weight and axle loads traveling on all public roadways.

TCA, JDC

SB 497, SD1

(SSCR138)

Status & Testimony

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.

Prohibits commercial vehicles weighing ten thousand pounds or more from driving in the left lane on all roadways with two lanes unless the commercial vehicle is able to maintain speed with existing traffic flow and is in the process of passing another vehicle. Provides exceptions for commercial vehicles turning or exiting left, or preparing to turn or exit left. Prohibits commercial vehicles weighing ten thousand pounds or more from driving in the left lane on all roadways with three or more lanes. Exempts buses and van pools operated by the counties. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

TCA, JDC

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Senator Karl Rhoads

Chair