Bills of interest for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES
8:30 A.M.
ROOM 329
HEARING NOTICE

INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING – Community responses and involvement against Domestic Violence.


COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND & OCEAN RESOURCES
9:00 A.M.
ROOM 325
HEARING NOTICE

HB453 RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS
Clarifies that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes county to require subdivider to provide establishment of a stewardship fund for maintenance purposes. (KEITH-AGARAN)

HB579 RELATING TO WILDLIFE
Prohibits the use of body crushing traps and non-padded or non laminated foot or leg-hold traps and provides exemptions, regulates the use of snares and padded or laminated foot or leg hold traps and provides exemptions, and establishes penalties for violations. (HAR)


COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
9:00 A.M.
ROOM 309
HEARING NOTICE

HB1531 RELATING TO HIGHWAYS
Authorizes the department of transportation to pursue a comprehensive six-year modernization program and provides it sufficient resources to implement the plan by amending the state liquid fuel tax, state vehicle registration fee, state vehicle weight fee, and rental motor vehicle surcharge through increases of the various taxes and the flat rate amount in sections 243-4(a), 249-31, 249-33(a), and 251-2(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes. Authorizes the implementation of a Vehicle Miles Traveled Pilot Program. ($) (SOUKI)

HB1473 RELATING TO HIGHWAYS
Requires, effective 1/1/12, that all new lighting fixtures installed on public highways to be fully or partially shielded, to minimize glare and light pollution. (M.LEE)

HB1629 RELATING TO MOTORIZED VEHICLES
Requires the Director of Transportation, rather than the counties, to regulate mopeds. Requires owners of mopeds and motor scooters to register them with the State and obtain license plates. (SOUKI)

HB158 RELATING TO UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLES
Prohibits the driver of an uninsured motor vehicle that is involved in an accident from suing any other person. Allows a passenger in an uninsured motor vehicle involved in an accident to sue only the driver of that vehicle. (M.OSHIRO)

HB646 RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Prohibits motor vehicle mufflers from emitting a noise level above 95 decibels. Authorizes law enforcement officers to issue traffic citations for violations that are correctable. (BROWER)

HB623 RELATING TO OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Makes it a petty misdemeanor to operate a motor vehicle while using a text messaging device. (EVANS)


COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES
9:35 A.M.
ROOM 329
HEARING NOTICE

HB968 RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS
Allows a temporary restraining order to remain in effect for 90 days or until service of a protective order, whichever occurs first. Provides that protective orders orally stated by the court on the record shall be effective upon service on the respondent. (AQUINO)


COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES/COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
10:15 A.M.
ROOM 329
HEARING NOTICE

HB157 RELATING TO HEALTH
Requires the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services to post on their respective websites reports of all inspections of care facilities by January 1, 2011. (M.OSHIRO)


COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE/COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
2:00 P.M.
ROOM 325
HEARING NOTICE

HB1220 RELATING TO INFORMATION PRIVACY
Provides a private cause of action for a victim who, as a result of an information security breach, suffers a risk of harm from identity theft. Amends the type of notice that must be given to a person affected by a security breach. Defines identity theft. (TAKAI)

HB337 RELATING TO ATHLETIC TRAINERS
Creates registration requirements and qualifications for athletic trainers in this State; provides exemptions; prescribes penalties. (CHANG)


COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
2:00 P.M.
ROOM 309
HEARING NOTICE

HB198 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorizes schools to purchase fresh local produce under the school meals program and to grow food in school gardens for consumption in the school lunch program. (WOOLEY)

SB8, SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION
Establishes implementing legislation for the appointment of board of education members. Establishes considerations for the senate during the advise and consent process. (TOKUDA)