THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Senator Brian Taniguchi, Chair

Senator David Y. Ige, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Wednesday, February 21, 2007
TIME:	9:30 a.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 687	RELATING TO GIFT CERTIFICATES. Prohibits a certificate issuer from charging service fees for dormancy or inactivity within six months after the date of issuance of the certificate.  Requires disclosure of fees on an electronic card or certificate.	CPH
SB 1010	RELATING TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. Removes private or governmental accounting experience as meeting the required professional experience for a license in public accountancy.  Removes public accountant examination requirement that baccalaureate degree be in accounting.	CPH
SB 1011	RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE KEY INFORMATION ACCESS. Requires motor vehicle manufacturers to allow registered owners through a registered locksmith to access information necessary to produce replacement keys.	CPH
SB 1988	RELATING TO HONEY. Adds labeling requirements for honey not produced in Hawaii; adds definitions related to honey in chapter 147, Hawaii Revised Statutes.	CPH
SB 1252	RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY. Mandates certain conditions applicable to certain commercial and industrial leases.	CPH
SB 923	RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Amends section 35 of Act 164 SLH 2004 to remove sunset and reenactment of section 514B-146, HRS, relating to assessments and liens with respect condominiums.	CPH
SB 1704	RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Makes clarifying amendments to various provisions of condominium law.	CPH

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, 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