THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
Senator Colleen Hanabusa, Chair |
Senator Clayton Hee, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
Tuesday, February 8, 2005 |
TIME: |
9:45 a.m. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
SB 699 |
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION. Provides for identification by means of DNA testing of all felons, and provides for less intrusive and more economical methods of testing. Requires DNA testing of each person arrested for a felony. Extends the statute of limitations in cases where DNA has been recovered as evidence. Provides for post-conviction DNA testing, and funding ($750,000) to implement the new DNA testing program. |
JHW, WAM |
SB 470 |
RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID FOR THE DNA REGISTRY. Expands scope of DNA registration law to mandate collection of DNA samples from all convicted felons. Allows DNA samples to be collected by buccal swabs. |
JHW |
SB 698 |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA CENTER. Requires the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to take a full frontal photograph of an applicant's face for a Hawaii state identification card. |
JHW |
SB 673 |
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 miscellaneous payments. |
JHW, WAM |
SB 704 |
RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE. Clarifies that the confidential report by the Attorney General to the Legislature describing any advice given to its clients regarding corrective action to avoid future claims shall not be subject to publication and distribution requirements. |
JHW |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies 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.
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 586-7793.
______________________________________ Senator Colleen Hanabusa Chair |