THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MILITARY AFFAIRS

AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Senator Cal Kawamoto, Chair

Senator Willie C. Espero, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Friday, March 19, 2004

TIME:

2:45 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 1806

HD2

(HSCR718-04)

RELATING TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.

Requires notification to the commanding officer of the military installation of: (1) zoning changes and (2) district boundary amendments for land within 3,000 feet or two miles of a military installation (depending on the size of the population of the county in question). (HB1806 HD2)

TMG, WLA

HB 2354

(HSCR630-04)

MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO RISK MANAGEMENT.

Appropriates emergency funds ($1,550,000 FY 2003-2004) for, and increases the spending ceiling of, the State Risk Management Revolving Fund to pay for anticipated losses that would exceed the current appropriation and spending ceiling.

TMG, WAM

HB 2361

HD1

(HSCR670-04)

RELATING TO THE PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.

Specifies that only groups expressly created by the State Constitution or a statute, charter, executive order, or ordinance, to function in a parliamentarian fashion, and which have delegated governmental authority over specific matters of public business constitute "boards" for purposes of the state Sunshine Law. (HB2361 HD1)

TMG, JHW

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Committee previously held public hearings on Senate bills that are substantially similar to House bills as noted. Please focus your testimony on the differences between the House and Senate measures as listed.

 

HB 2290

HD1

(HSCR754-04)

RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING.

Establishes a three-stage graduated driver licensing system for persons under the age of eighteen. Requires drivers under the age of eighteen to be accompanied by a licensed parent or guardian when driving between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., except under specific circumstances. Provides exceptions for working individuals and individuals attending school. Makes violation of license requirements a status offense under the jurisdiction of family court. Requires temporary permit holders to be accompanied with an individual who is at least 21 years of age when driving. Including driving at speeds exceeding ninety miles per hour as a reason for revocation of a provisional license. (HB2290 HD1)

Similar to SB 2023.

TMG, JHW

HB 2444

HD1

(HSCR724-04)

RELATING TO THE MILITIA.

Allows the Adjutant General to appoint an Assistant Adjutant General for a newly established joint headquarters component of the State National Guard, in a federally-recognized grade no higher than major general of the joint command. (HB2444 HD1)

Similar to SB 2919.

TMG, WAM

     

 

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 40 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 230, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6970.

 

 

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Senator Cal Kawamoto

Chair