THE SENATE

THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2021

 

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Karl Rhoads, Chair

Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Vice Chair

 

COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair

Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair

 

NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING

 

 

DATE:

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

TIME:

10:30 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 211 & Videoconference

TIMESLOT:

WAM

 

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A G E N D A

 

The following measure(s) were previously heard in their respective subject matter committees:

 

SB 502, SD1

      (SSCR28)

      Status & Testimony

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO GUARANTEE ALL INDIVIDUALS THE RIGHT TO HAVE A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.

Proposes a constitutional amendment which guarantees individuals the right to a clean and healthy environment, including pure water, clean air, healthy ecosystems, and a stable climate, and to the preservation of the natural, cultural, scenic, and healthful qualities of the environment.  Self-executing.  (SD1)

 

AEN, JDC/WAM

SB 513

      (SSCR325)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS.

Increases the fireworks display permit fee from $110 to $150 and the fine for certain fireworks violations from $2,000 per violation to $5,000 per violation.  Clarifies that each aerial device, display firework, or article pyrotechnic having a total weight of 25 pounds or less that is illegally imported, transferred, or sold constitutes a separate violation.  Increases the penalty for removing or extracting the pyrotechnic contents.  Requires the Attorney General to establish an explosion detection technology working group.  Requires the Department of Public Safety to develop and implement a web-based fireworks reporting tool.  Authorizes the Sheriff Division to enforce the fireworks control law.  Appropriates funds.

 

PSM, JDC/WAM

SB 912, SD1

      (SSCR516)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Authorizes a court to order the forfeiture of one-half of the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) benefits of an ERS member, former member, or retirant upon conviction of the individual for a felony related to the State or county employment of the individual.  Authorizes designated beneficiaries to receive the ERS benefits to which the member, former member or retirant would be entitled under this section upon the death of the member, former member, or retirant.  Prohibits designated beneficiaries convicted of a felony under the same set of circumstances as the member, former member, or retirant who was subject to forfeiture of ERS benefits from receiving benefits.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

 

LCA, JDC/WAM

SB 1313, SD1

      (SSCR334)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO SPORT FISH.

Requires the department of agriculture to allow for the permitted importation of northern largemouth bass and butterfly peacock bass into Hawaii through issuances of permits to the department of land and natural resources.  Requires the division of aquatic resources to establish a pilot project to restock the Wahiawa public fishing area with northern largemouth bass, butterfly peacock bass, or both.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

 

AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM

SB 1368, SD1

      (SSCR564)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO AIRFIELDS.

Creates the Kawaihapai Airfield Revitalization Task Force to keep Kawaihapai Airfield open, provided that necessary issues are addressed.  Requires the task force to report to the legislature.  Sunsets on June 30, 2022.  (SD1)

 

TRS, JDC/WAM

SB 1401, SD1

      (SSCR224)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Directs the department of transportation to fashion a complete streets policy and reporting requirements.  (SD1)

 

TRS, JDC/WAM

 

 

 

 

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Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz

Chair

 

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Senator Karl Rhoads

Chair