HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2015
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Rep. Karl Rhoads, Chair |
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Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Dee Morikawa |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
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Rep. Richard P. Creagan |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Chris Lee |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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Thursday, April 02, 2015 |
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2:00 p.m. |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
The following measure has been DELETED from the agenda: SB 826, SD1.
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RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE. Clarifies that preparation, burial, or cremation of a corpse in a manner consistent with traditional Hawaiian cultural customs and practices shall not constitute the offense of abuse of a corpse. (SB1166 HD1)
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OMH, JUD |
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RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION CARDS. Allows the examiner of drivers to accept a sworn statement from a victim services organization, an attorney, a member of the clergy, correctional institution staff, or a medical or health professional as documentary evidence of a homeless person's address. Establishes a working group to enable homeless individuals in the State to obtain identification certification. (SB273 HD1)
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HUS, JUD |
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RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE. Amends the offense of habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant to include operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant after at least one conviction within the previous ten years for habitually operating a motor vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. (SD1)
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TRN, JUD |
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RELATING TO MEDICAL AMNESTY. Establishes limited immunity for individuals who seek medical assistance for themselves or others experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose. (SB982 HD1)
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HLT, JUD |
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RELATING TO USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE. Allows an ignition interlock permit holder to take necessary tests to apply for relicensing during the final 30 days of the revocation period. Prohibits operating a vehicle with an ignition interlock permit without a state identification card. Prohibits operating a vehicle once a notice of administrative revocation that serves as a temporary permit has expired unless the driver has a valid driver's license. Effective July 1, 2015. (SB611 HD1)
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RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA. Prohibits discrimination against medical marijuana patients and caregivers by schools, landlords, and courts with regard to medical care or parental rights. Effective 1/7/2112. (HD1)
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HLT, JUD |
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Requires at least 30 days written notice prior to recoupment or offset demand efforts for health insurance payments to health care providers. Prohibits recoupment or offset efforts more than 18 months after an initial claim payment was received, with specific exceptions. (SB736 HD1)
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Aligns state law with the requirements of section 2706 of the federal Public Health Service Act by prohibiting insurers from discriminating against any health care provider who is acting within the scope of that provider's license or certification.
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HLT, CPC, JUD |
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RELATING TO BICYCLE SIGNALS. Clarifies bicycle turn and stop signals.
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TRN, JUD |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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________________________________________ Rep. Karl Rhoads Chair |
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