THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING |
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Senator Brian Taniguchi, Chair |
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Senator David Y. Ige, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 8, 2007 |
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TIME: |
9:00 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 55 |
RELATING TO DENTISTRY. Repeals temporary provisions relating to regional examinations for dentists.
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CPH |
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SB 163 |
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS. Establishes complaints database on contractors; authorizes contractors license board to award attorneys fees in proceedings for violation of chapter, the law regulating contractors; requires board to revoke a license for certain violations of chapter 444; requires license revocation for a contractor's failure to properly supervise employees and subcontractors and for gross negligence.
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CPH |
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SB 1003 |
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS. Modifies the composition of the contractors license board. Requires at least 3 members of the contractors license board to be appointed from a list of nominees submitted from the speaker of the house of representatives and at least 3 from a list submitted by the president of the senate.
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CPH |
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SB 1697 |
RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "CONTRACTOR" UNDER THE CONTRACTOR REPAIR ACT. Amends the definition of contractor under the Contractor Repair Act.
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CPH |
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SB 1248 |
RELATING TO ELECTRICAL LICENSING. Specifies educational requirements for electricians.
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CPH |
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SB 1699 |
RELATING TO ELECTRICAL LICENSING. Creates separate boards for electricians and plumbers.
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CPH |
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SB 106 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A STUDY ON TWENTY-FOUR-HOUR COVERAGE. Funds a study group to address 24-hour coverage.
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CPH, WAM |
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SB 1402 |
RELATING TO THE LOSS MITIGATION GRANT FUND. Authorizes the release of $2,000,000 for FY 2007-2008 from the loss mitigation grant fund to provide grants for wind resistive devices.
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CPH, WAM |
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SB 1426 |
RELATING TO THE LOSS MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM. Amends the definition of "wind resistive devices" to include residential safe rooms for grant eligibility to encourage the private development of safe rooms.
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CPH |
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SB 1408 |
RELATING TO INSURANCE LICENSING. Re-establishes the issuance and all services fess applicable to limited line motor vehicle rental company producer's licensee. Requires adjusters and independent bill reviewers' place of business be located the licensee principally conducts transactions under the license.
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CPH, WAM |
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SB 1409 |
RELATING TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE. Establishes a $200,000 maximum annual premium tax paid by captive insurance companies licensed by the DCCA.
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CPH, WAM |
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SB 170 |
RELATING TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES. Allows captive insurance companies to be formed as limited liability companies. Clarifies minimum capital and surplus requirements. Increases investment flexibility for pure captives.
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CPH |
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SB 1008 |
RELATING TO ANNUITIES. Enacts a new part in insurance code to provide for sales and solicitations of annuities.
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CPH |
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SB 1414 |
RELATING TO SENTENCING OF REPEAT OFFENDERS. Specifies that any person committing felony insurance fraud in motor vehicle insurance, private health insurance, mutual benefit health insurance, health maintenance organization health insurance, and worker's compensation insurance lines will be subject to repeat offender increased sentencing guidelines if that person ahs a pervious conviction for the crime of felony insurance fraud.
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CPH, JDL |
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SB 1410 |
RELATING TO INSURANCE. Conforms current statutes to recommendations of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) with respect to: (1) the authority required to implement rules to carry out the directives of the federal Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act; (2) long-term care insurance; and (3) the sharing of information with the insurance regulatory agencies of foreign countries.
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CPH |
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 219, State Capitol, at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Public Folder. A folder labeled “Public Folder” containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6460.
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________________________________________ Senator Brian T. Taniguchi Chair |