THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Senator Colleen Hanabusa, Chair

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Friday, February 7, 2003

TIME:

9:00 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 475

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.

Proposes amendment to article V, section 6, of the State Constitution to provide that the Attorney General be elected as a nonpartisan rather than appointed by the Governor.

JHW, WAM

SB 712

RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY FORFEITED.

Adds drug treatment education to the uses allowed from property and money distributed to state and county governments as a result of forfeiture to the State.

JHW, WAM

SB 1264

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.

Provides for the authorization and payment of claims against the State for refunds of taxes, for judgments and settlements, and for other miscellaneious payments.

JHW, WAM

SB 1456

RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.

Provides that members of state boards and commissions are liable to the State for damages resulting from gross negligence in authorizing or overseeing the expenditure of state or federal moneys that results in a substantial financial loss to the State.

JHW, WAM

SB 1514

RELATING TO FORFEITURES.

Amends the forfeiture statutes by adding provisions similar to the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act of 2000 that allows removal of cases worth less than $3500 to small claims court and adds provisions for representation by counsel, adds provisions for burden of proof, adds an "innocent owner" defense, adds provisions for the release of seized property, and liability for wrongful seizure. Conforms the notice provisions to the requirements of the U.S. Constitution, and eliminates the requirement of a bond to claim seized goods. Authorizes moneys from the criminal forfeiture revolving fund to be used for drug treatment programs.

JHW

SB 1465

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR UNIFORM LAWS.

Appropriates funds for Hawaii's contribution to the costs of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws and for related registration and travel expenses.

JHW, WAM

SB 1500

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Establishes a voter registration and education program in the office of elections to promote participation in elections by encouraging voter registration, voter education, and voter turnout.

JHW, WAM

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies (1 sided) of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 227, 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. Oral testimony will be limited to three minutes.

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 586-6916.

 

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Senator Colleen Hanabusa

Chair