THE SENATE

KA AHA KENEKOA

 

THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2023

 

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Senator Glenn Wakai, Chair

Senator Brandon J.C. Elefante, Vice Chair

 

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING

 

 

DATE:

Friday, March 17, 2023

TIME:

3:02 PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 225 & Videoconference

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

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A M E N D E D  A G E N D A

 

 

 

HB 426, HD1

      (HSCR790)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Establishes standards of conduct for firearm industry members. Authorizes any person who has suffered harm because of a firearm industry member's violation of the standards of conduct to bring a civil action. Authorizes the attorney general or any county attorney or public prosecutor to bring a civil action against a firearm industry member for violation of standards of conduct.  (HD1)

 

PSM, JDC

HB 522, HD1

      (HSCR933)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

Removes the ability of the governor or a mayor to suspend electronic media transmission during a state of emergency.  Effective 6/30/3000.  (HD1)

 

PSM, JDC

HB 538, HD1

      (HSCR1195)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.

Establishes penalties for failure to remediate violations, including fines and, under circumstances, foreclosure.  Effective 6/30/3000.  (HD1)

 

PSM, JDC

HB 984, HD2

      (HSCR1217)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Prohibits firearms in certain locations and premises and provides for enhanced sentencing.  Requires possession and disclosure of a license to carry.  Prohibits leaving an unsecured firearm in a vehicle unattended.  Prohibits consuming or being under the influence of alcohol, an intoxicating liquor, or a controlled substance when carrying a firearm.  Prohibits carrying or possessing firearms on certain private property open to the public without express authorization.  Requires annual reports from the department of the attorney general on carry licenses.  Amends the requirements for, and revocation of, firearms permits and licenses.  Amends the disqualification of persons from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm.  Expands the qualified immunity for health care providers who provide information on firearms applicants to include physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses.  (HD2)

 

PSM, JDC

HB 1132, HD1

      (HSCR873)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.

Extends the term of the oversight coordinator for the Hawaii correctional system oversight commission.  Requires the commission to publish a summary of an investigation and any action taken by the commission in response.  Authorizes the commission to hold a meeting closed to the public to discuss with the oversight coordinator a complaint investigated when necessary to maintain confidentiality, under certain conditions.  Broadens the oversight coordinator's power to make inquiries, obtain information, and inspect the premises of agencies and correctional facilities.  Effective 6/30/3000.  (HD1)

 

PSM, JDC

Measure deleted on 03-14-23

 

 

 

 

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

 

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Senator Glenn Wakai

Chair