THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MILITARY AFFAIRS

AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Senator Cal Kawamoto, Chair

Senator Carol Fukunaga, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Brian Kanno, Chair

Senator David Matsuura, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Thursday, February 28, 2002

TIME:

12:45 PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

This bill is being scheduled pending re-referral.

SB 411

(Proposed SD1)

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires department of public safety to compile a report on distracting activities that lead to traffic collisions, and to report to governor and legislature. Prohibits city and county governments from enacting laws regarding distracting activities while operating a motor vehicle. Provides criminal penalties for engaging in distracting activity while driving. (SD1)

(Copies of the proposed SD1 are available in room 230 or on the Legislatures website at www.capitol.hawaii.gov)

TMG/JDC

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 35 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 Brian Kanno

Chair

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Senator Cal Kawamoto

Chair