SB 1209

RELATING TO PRICE CONTROLS ON FOOD PRODUCTS, WATER, AND GASOLINE FOR EMERGENCY DUE TO YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE PROBLEMS

By Senator(s) M. IGE

Report Title: Y2K Food Price Controls

Description: Allows governor to impose price freeze on food products, water, and gasoline sold in Hawaii from 12/1/99 to 1/31/2000 if governor determines disruptions due to Y2K compliance problems an emergency under the procurement and control of distribution of necessary commodities law. Repealed 2/1/2000.

 1-26-99        S Introduced and passed First Reading                      
 1-27-99        S Referred to 1. EDU 2. CPN