CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP. NO. 60-08

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                 , 2008

 

RE:    H.B. No. 3249

       H.D. 1

       S.D. 1

       C.D. 1

 

 

 

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2008

State of Hawaii

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2008

State of Hawaii

 

Sir and Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the House of Representatives to the amendments proposed by the Senate in H.B. No. 3249, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:

 

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION,"

 

having met, and after full and free discussion, has agreed to recommend and does recommend to the respective Houses the final passage of this bill in an amended form.

 

     The purpose of this bill is to enhance bicycle safety by:

 

     (1)  Prohibiting the parking of motor vehicles on bicycle lanes or bicycle paths; and

 

     (2)  Establishing a fine of up to $500 per violation.

 

     Bicycling is an alternative mode of transportation that not only helps relieve traffic congestion, but also helps maintain a healthy society.  Unfortunately, bicycling in Hawaii is often referred to by bicyclists as "dangerous."  Providing bikeways that are clear of parked vehicles protects the safety of bicyclists and encourages individuals to continue, or possibly begin, this healthy activity.

 

     Your Committee on Conference has amended this measure by changing its effective date to make the Act effective upon its approval.  Technical, nonsubstantive amendments were also made for clarity, consistency and style.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the managers of your Committee on Conference that is attached to this report, your Committee on Conference is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 3249, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 3249, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the managers:

 

ON THE PART OF THE SENATE

 

ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE

 

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J. KALANI ENGLISH, Chair

 

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JOSEPH M. SOUKI, Co-Chair

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Co-Chair

 

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TOMMY WATERS, Co-Chair