Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2001

State of Hawaii

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2001

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the House of Representatives to the amendments proposed by the Senate in H.B. No. 600, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:

having met, and after full and free discussion, has agreed to recommend and does recommend to the respective Houses the final passage of this bill in an amended form.

The purpose of this measure is to facilitate the formation and operation of businesses in this State.

This measure clarifies ambiguities, corrects inaccuracies in Hawaii's business registration laws, and simplifies the fee structure applicable to business entities. By updating the law to reflect contemporary business practices, Hawaii will enhance its ability to attract new business and retain existing businesses.

After conferring with the Business Registration Division, of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, your Committee on Conference has amended this bill by changing the fee for furnishing certified copies to a flat rate of $25 for all registered entities, and deleting the per page charge.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the managers of your Committee on Conference that is attached to this report, your Committee on Conference is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 600, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 600, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1.