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:

Monday, March 13, 2006

TIME:

10:00 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 309

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 2050

(SSCR2618)

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

SB 2663

(SSCR2800)

RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.

Clarifies that law on flexible highway design applies also to the koolau loa coastal highway from Kaaawa to Waimea on Oahu.

TRN, FIN

SB 2385

SD1

(SSCR2617)

RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Increases the penalties for motorists who violate Hawaii's crosswalk law. (SD1)

TRN, JUD

SB 2051

(SSCR2688)

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING.

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

TRN, JUD

SB 3098

SD2

(SSCR2839)

RELATING TO HARBORS.

Removes Honolulu harbor piers 1 and 2 from Kakaako community development district and grants jurisdiction and administrative authority over piers 1 and 2 to DOT and DBEDT. (SD2)

TRN, FIN

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

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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