HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Rep. Joseph M. Souki, Chair

Rep. Marilyn B. Lee, Vice Chair

Rep. Kirk Caldwell

Rep. Kameo Tanaka

Rep. Pono Chong

Rep. Ryan I. Yamane

Rep. Ken Ito

Rep. Mark S. Moses

Rep. Bob Nakasone

Rep. Anne V. Stevens

Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Wednesday, February 8, 2006

TIME:

8:45 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 309

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 2509

RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING.

Provides that conviction or license suspension or revocation for violation of provisional driver licensing law shall not give rise to requirement that person provide proof of financial responsibility.

TRN, JUD

HB 2505

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING.

Clarifies the regulation of "hazardous materials endorsement" for commercial driver's licensing applications and renewals.

TRN, JUD

HB 2504

RELATING TO DEFINITION OF NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLE.

Clarifies the definition of "neighborhood electric vehicle" regarding carrying capacity, the number of vehicle wheels allowed, and the maximum gross vehicle weight rating allowed.

TRN, JUD

HB 2305

RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR VIOLATIONS INVOLVING MINORS.

Requires judges to suspend the driver's licenses of licensed drivers under the age of 21 when the drivers have been convicted of illegal possession of liquor and if the defendant does not yet have a driver's license. Postpones the defendant's eligibility to obtain a license until the defendant is 18 years of age or for 90 days, whichever period is longer. Allows a judge the discretion to permit limited driving for those with a suspended license, if there is a need to drive for employment or educational purposes.

TRN, JUD

HB 2217

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Permits motor vehicle backup warning beepers to be disabled between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. if the vehicle's driver is assisted by another person while reversing.

TRN, JUD

HB 1902

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes a mass transit special fund that is funded by the general excise tax on gasoline to assist the counties with mass transit issues.

TRN, FIN

HB 2423

RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND

Authorizes the use of moneys from the State Highway Fund for the road systems of the counties for FY 2005-2006.

TRN, FIN

HB 3037

RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING.

Provides that information be made available to a driver's license examiner which pertains to persons under the age of eighteen who have pending violations or proceedings that could result in the suspension or revocation of a driver's license or any pending adjudication for offenses relating to the operation of a motor vehicle.

TRN, JUD

HB 3257

RELATING TO USE OF INTOXICANTS.

Requires police to inform person arrested for drivering under the influence of intoxicants of the sanctions for refusal to submit to breath, blood, or urine test only if person withdraws consent to testing implied by operation of a vehicle on public highway or waters of the State.

TRN, JUD

     

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 35 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 421, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY ALSO BE FAXED IF LESS THAN 5 PAGES IN LENGTH TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.

IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6223.

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Rep. Joseph M. Souki

Chair