The Office of the Hawai’i State Legislature has released the following “Bills of Interest” list for proposed new laws that will come before committees tomorrow:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
10:00 AM
ROOM 308
AGENDA #1
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_02-24-12_1_.HTM
HB2800 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION
Reduces remittance of rental vehicle surcharge to the general fund from $4.50 to $3.50. Extends sunset date for Act 104, sections 4 and 5, SLH 2011, from 2012 to 2017. (SAY)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2800&year=2012
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
11:00 A.M.
ROOM 329
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/hearingnotices/HEARING_HLT_02-24-12_2_.HTM
HB2079 RELATING TO THE STATE MICROBE
Establishes and designates the bacterium Nesiotobacter exalbescens as the official microbe of the State. (TOKIOKA)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2079&year=2012
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
11:00 A.M.
ROOM 308
AGENDA #2
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_02-24-12_2_.HTM
HB2153, HD1 RELATING TO TOLL ROADS
Authorizes director of transportation to impose toll charges on existing highways or construct new toll roads. Provides for agreement with private entities to construct, operate, and maintain toll roads. Prohibits toll roads where there is no alternative route available for use without a toll being charged. Requires prior feasibility study. (HB2153 HD1) (SOUKI)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2153&year=2012
HB2608, HD1 RELATING TO DRIVER LICENSING
Directs the Director of the Department of Transportation to select a statewide driver’s license reciprocity committee to evaluate foreign countries’ requests for driver’s license reciprocity to ensure the standards of the foreign countries’ driver’s license testing is equivalent to Hawaii’s driver’s license testing. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB2608 HD1) (SAY BR)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2608&year=2012
HB2789, HD1 RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY
Establishes a photo speed imaging detector system program. Authorizes counties to administer the program. Requires proceeds of fines to be expended in the county from which they were collected for generation of the program. Appropriates funds. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2789 HD1) (SOUKI)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2789&year=2012
HB2790, HD1 RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY
Establishes the photo red light imaging detector systems program. Authorizes counties to administer the program. Requires proceeds of fines to be expended in the county from which they were collected for operation of the program. Makes an appropriation. Effective July 1, 2013. Appropriation effective on January 7, 2059. (HB2790 HD1) (SOUKI)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2790&year=2012
HB2320, HD2 RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY
Clarifies recommendations of the ignition interlock implementation task force. Allows for renewal of a driver’s license revoked for impaired driving. Allows repeat intoxicated drivers to install ignition interlock devices in any vehicle they operate, by eliminating the requirement to surrender motor vehicle registrations and license plates. Provides guidelines for ignition interlock instruction permits and ignition interlock permits. Allows individuals with a lifetime revocation to apply for reinstatement of license and privilege to operate a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock after three years with an ignition interlock permit. Requires courts to grant petition for reinstatement if certain requirements are met. Makes housekeeping amendments to chapter 291E. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2320 HD2) (SOUKI)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2320&year=2012
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
12:00 P.M.
ROOM 308
AGENDA #3
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_02-24-12_3_.HTM
HB1754, HD1 RELATING TO ELECTIONS
Permits the mailing of absentee ballots to all registered voters in areas with less than five hundred voters that would otherwise require a unique ballot type and an individual polling place. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1754 HD1) (SAY BR)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1754&year=2012
HB2251 RELATING TO ELECTIONS
Authorizes the county clerk of a county with a population of less than 100,000 to mail an absentee ballot to all properly registered voters on an island of the county that is not contiguous with the county seat of government. (MORIKAWA)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2251&year=2012
HB1755, HD1 RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION
Updates voter registration laws, including authorizing the acceptance of electronic applications to register to vote and the development of an online voter registration system that will cross-check the contents of the application with data associated with previously issued government identification. Makes an appropriation. Effective November 8, 2016. (HB1755 HD1) (SAY BR)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1755&year=2012
HB2174, HD1 RELATING TO CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to maintain public records in a searchable database. Adds a definition for “entity”. Amends reporting requirements for persons and entities. Authorizes the Commission to monitor and penalize all persons failing to report campaign spending. Mandates that the Commission implement rules for campaign spending consistent with campaign spending laws within 360 days of the effective date of this Act. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB2174 HD1) (KEITH-AGARAN)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2174&year=2012
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
1:30 P.M.
ROOM 308
AGENDA #4
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_02-24-12_4_.HTM
HB280, HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE
Removes the requirement that all Hawaii-grown green coffee beans shall be inspected and certified by the Department of Agriculture unless otherwise specified by rules of the Department. Removes the requirement that no Hawaii-grown green coffee beans shall be shipped outside the area of their geographic origin unless they have been inspected by the Department of Agriculture. (HB280 HD1) (TSUJI)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=280&year=2012
HB1943, HD1 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES
Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to fund the plant quarantine detector-dog program. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1943 HD1) (TSUJI)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1943&year=2012
HB1941, HD1 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR AGRICULTURAL INSPECTION FACILITIES AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE
Makes an appropriation to establish agricultural inspection biosecurity facilities and related infrastructure at the Honolulu International Airport, Kona International Airport, Kawaihae Harbor, Kamuela Vacuum Cooling Plant, and Honolulu Harbor. Effective February 1, 2050. (HB1941 HD1) (TSUJI)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1941&year=2012
HB1947, HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish an Agricultural Safety and Security Program. Requires, under the Program, the Department to conduct audit and certification services that indicate a producer’s compliance with generally accepted agricultural and management practices and food security and traceability requirements. Specifies that the Program is voluntary for producers. Requires the charge of fees and expenses. Establishes an Agricultural Practices Audit and Certification Revolving Fund for the Program. (HB1947 HD1) (TSUJI)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1947&year=2012
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
2:30 P.M.
ROOM 308
AGENDA #5
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_02-24-12_5_.HTM
HB2843, HD1 RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND
Appropriates moneys from the emergency and budget reserve fund to DHS for child abuse and neglect social services. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2843 HD1) (MIZUNO)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2843&year=2012
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
3:30 P.M.
ROOM 308
AGENDA #6
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_02-24-12_6_.HTM
HB1689, HD1 RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE
Implements the long-term care partnership program, allowing individuals to qualify for medicaid coverage for continued long-term care prior to exhausting their assets. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1689 HD1) (RHOADS)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1689&year=2012
HB2415, HD1 RELATING TO MEDICAID
Requires certain medicaid recipients to pay a copayment for prescription drugs covered under the recipients’ medicaid benefits in accordance with a system developed by the Department of Human Services. Requires the Department of Human Services to seek the approval of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services prior to the establishment and implementation of such a system. (HB2415 HD1) (CHONG)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2415&year=2012
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
4:30 P.M.
ROOM 308
AGENDA #7
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_02-24-12_7_.HTM
HB1672, HD1 RELATING TO TAXATION
Establishes monetary awards for whistleblowers providing information that is the basis for a Department of Taxation administrative or judicial action for violations of tax laws. Effective January 7, 2059. (HB1672 HD1) (CHOY)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1672&year=2012
HB1611, HD2 RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW
Allows multiple board members to attend the same public gatherings and community events that are not related to any matter over which the board is currently exercising its authority and meets requirements for permitted interactions. Allows multiple members to attend the same conferences and seminars if the member produces a public report and meets requirements for permitted interactions. Allows notice of board meetings to be sent to persons requesting notice by e-mail. (HB1611 HD2) (KEITH-AGARAN)
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1611&year=2012
