HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-03 Letter to Sylvia Luke re SB221, SD2, HD1 Relating to Highway Safety
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Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
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Deputy Managing Director
Office of the Mayor
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April 3, 2017
Representative Sylvia Luke, Chair
Committee on Finance
State Capitol
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Chair Luke and Committee Members:
RE: SB 221, SD2, HD1
Relating to Highway Safety
Thank you for this opportunity to testify in support of SB 221, SD2, HD1.
As we understand the intent of this bill, it is to give the counties the option of
implementing a photo red light program. Our attorneys have raised one concern: that
the language of Part III, Section -
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a county does not exercise its option,
someone else could (perhaps the State, or even some other entity).
We would suggest that Section -2 is unnecessary and redundant, and should be
deleted to better reflect the intent of the legislation.
We would welcome having the choice offered in SB 221, SD2, HD1, and
therefore urge passage of a photo red light program with the suggested amendment.
Respectfully submitted,
Harry Kim
Mayor