THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2015
Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Chair |
Senator Maile S.L. Shimabukuro, Vice Chair |
Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Chair |
Senator Ronald D. Kouchi, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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Friday, February 27, 2015 |
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10:05 am |
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Conference Room 211 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
THE FOLLOWING MEASURES WERE PREVIOUSLY HEARD IN THEIR RESPECTIVE STANDING COMMITTEES:
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. Authorizes inspection and treatment of regulated goods moving between islands and intraisland, prohibits transportation of infested material between islands and intraisland, authorizes the department to designate quarantine areas to isolate infested areas, and authorizes a compliance agreement program to ensure that qualifying agricultural businesses in quarantine areas may transport their commodities with minimal risk of pest or disease spread. (SD1)
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ENE/AGL/TRA, JDL/WAM |
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RELATING TO VOTING. Specifies that an affidavit on application for voter registration shall be a part of the application associated with the issuance of a civil identification card and driver's license. (SD1)
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TRA, JDL/WAM |
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RELATING TO PROBATION. Provides for a period of probation for any person convicted of the offense of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Mandates a period of probation for any person convicted of operating a vehicle after license and privilege have been suspended or revoked for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. (SD1)
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TRA, JDL/WAM |
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RELATING TO THE HOUSELESS BILL OF RIGHTS. Defines specific rights granted to a person who is houseless including equal access to housing, jobs, and shelters, equal treatment by government agencies, and access to life-sustaining activities and essential services.
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HSH, JDL/WAM |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH CONNECTOR. Enables the Hawaii health connector to offer large group coverage to insurers. Expands the potential small businesses market in the connector by amending the current definition of "small employer" under section 431:2-201.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Beginning January 1, 2016, ends transitional renewal policies in Hawaii. Requires health insurers to provide notice to group health plans offering continuation coverage about options to secure affordable coverage under the connector. Effective July 1, 2020. (SD1)
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CPN, JDL/WAM |
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DECISION MAKING MEETING ONLY, NO ORAL TESTIMONY WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT (808) 586-7344.
_____________________________________ Senator Jill N. Tokuda Chair |
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_____________________________________ Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran Chair |
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