HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMMERCE |
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Rep. Kenneth T. Hiraki, Chair |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Kirk Caldwell |
Rep. Alex Sonson |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Joe Souki |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
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Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee |
Rep. Bud Stonebraker |
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Rep. Blake K. Oshiro |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 1, 2004 |
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TIME: |
3:00 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HB 2143 |
RELATING TO BUSINESS REGULATION. Expands the definition of gift certificate to reflect changes in retail industry technology; extends the minimum life of certificates to seven years; provides that consumers may obtain cash after utilizing 90 percent of the value of the certificate; prohibits service charges or dormancy fees; no longer requires issuers to report unclaimed amounts under the Unclaimed Property Act (HB2143 HD1). |
CPC |
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HB 648 |
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY LEASE CONTRACTS. Requires, in leasehold renegotiations, that a rent based on fair market value shall apply even if the value is lower than existing rent and the lease contract bars the lowering of rent upon renegotiation. Allows a one-time rent adjustment to reflect fair market value for any existing lease renegotiated after January 1, 1990. |
CPC |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW |
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DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING DEFERRED BILLS (As these bills were previously heard, no testimony will be accepted) |
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HB 1259 |
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE. |
CPC |
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HB 2974 |
RELATING TO PEST CONTROL. |
CPC |
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HB 1762 |
RELATING TO INSURANCE. |
CPC |
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HB 2773 |
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES. |
CPC |
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HB 2774 |
RELATING TO SUBDIVISIONS. |
CPC |
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HB 1729 |
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES. |
CPC |
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HB 2634 (HSCR341-04) |
RELATING TO SECURITIES FOR THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC FUNDS. |
EDB, CPC |
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HB 2966 HD2 (HSCR396-04) |
RELATING TO ELECTRICITY.
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EDB, EEP, CPC |
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HB 2969 HD1 (HSCR440-04) |
RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES.
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EEP, CPC |
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HB 2048 HD1 (HSCR7-04) |
RELATING TO NET ENERGY METERING.
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EEP, CPC |
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HB 2981 (HSCR186-04) |
RELATING TO NURSES. |
HLT, CPC |
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HB 2093 (HSCR400-04) |
RELATING TO DENTAL PROFESSIONAL LICENSING. |
HLT, CPC |
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HB 2798 (HSCR336-04) |
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY.
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HLT, CPC |
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HB 2092 HD1 (HSCR270-04) |
RELATING TO MEDICINE AND SURGERY. |
HLT, CPC |
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HB 2539 HD1 (HSCR258-04) |
RELATING TO HOSPITALS. |
HLT, CPC |
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HB 1472 Proposed HD1 (Available for review in Room 320) |
RELATING TO TIME SHARES. This carryover bill from 2003 will be used as a vehicle to address issues relating to the resale of timeshare units. |
CPC |
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 35 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 419, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY BE FAXED TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL. IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET. ORAL TESTIMONY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6180.
IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
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________________________________________ Rep. Kenneth T. Hiraki Chair |