THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2001
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COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING |
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Senator Ron Menor, Chair |
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Senator Matt Matsunaga, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, March 15, 2001 |
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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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HB 518 HD1 |
RELATING TO TOBACCO. Designates as illegal any package of cigarettes that bears a brand name that is a registered trademark of a participating manufacturer and the package was imported by anyone other than the participating manufacturer. Establishes a criminal offense for any person to affix any cigarette stamp to the package of any cigarettes that are illegal or altered. (Companion measure: SB 994) |
CPH, JDC |
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HB 524 HD1 |
RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIME. Strengthens civil and criminal penalties for computer offenses; establishes a temporary commission on computer crimes laws to review the implementation of this Act; and requires the temporary commission to report its findings and recommendations to the 2003 Hawaii State Legislature. (Companion measure: SB 1000) |
CPH, JDC |
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HB 540 HD1 |
RELATING TO THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII. Adds at least one resident who is directly assisted by HCDCH to the board of directors. (Companion measure: SB 1016) |
CPH, WAM |
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HB 542 HD1 |
RELATING TO THE FEE SIMPLE RESIDENTIAL REVOLVING FUND. Requires participating lessees to pay for direct costs and specifies the Fee Simple Residential Revolving Fund pays for indirect costs incurred through the administration of the Land Reform Program. (Companion measure: SB 1018) |
CPH, WAM |
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HB 544 HD1
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RELATING TO THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII. Provides for a three-year buyback provision until December 31, 2004. (Companion measure: SB 1020) |
CPH, WAM |
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HB 545 |
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING TRUST FUND. Authorizes the issuance of $30,000,000 in revenue bonds to be deposited into the Rental Housing Trust Fund and to appropriate funds to carry out the purposes of the RHTF. (Companion measure: SB 1021) |
CPH, WAM |
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HB 546 |
RELATING TO THE DOWNPAYMENT LOAN PROGRAM. Allows "owner-builders" to be eligible for the Downpayment Loan Program. (Companion measure: SB 1022) |
CPH, WAM |
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HB 583 HD1 |
RELATING TO THE CODE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. Authorizes the Commissioner of Financial Institutions to expedite emergency applications and to subpoena witnesses. (Companion measure: SB 1059) |
CPH, WAM
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HB 584 HD2 |
RELATING TO ESCROW DEPOSITORIES. Recognizes the confidentiality of portions of escrow depository company applications and records. Provides procedures to close a branch office and revises procedures to voluntarily terminate escrow depository operations. Allows the Commissioner to establish fees by rule. (Companion measure: SB 1060) |
CPH, WAM |
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HB 592 HD1
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RELATING TO PRODUCER LICENSING. Allows the Insurance Commissioner and DCCA to assess fees for issuing certificates and providing services in connection with approved insurance licensee continuing education course providers and courses. (Companion measure: SB 1068) |
CPH, JDC |
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HB 594 HD2 |
RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES AND COURSE PROVIDERS FOR INSURANCE LICENSEES. Allows the Insurance Commissioner and DCCA to assess fees for issuing certificates and providing services in connection with approved insurance licensee continuing education course providers and courses. (Companion measure: SB 1070) |
CPH, WAM |
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HB 596 HD2
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII HURRICANE RELIEF FUND. In anticipation of the cessation of HHRF's insurance program, gives the HHRF board of directors the power to suspend special mortgage recording fees imposed under HHRF law on all mortgages filed with the Bureau of Conveyances. Extends the authorization to issue reimbursable general obligation bonds to preserve federal tax exempt status. (Companion measure: SB 1072) |
CPH, WAM |
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HB 597
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RELATING TO TRAVEL SERVICES. Provides the bases for denial of registration. Imposes record keeping requirements for client trust accounts. Clarifies registration requirements. (Companion measure: SB 1073)
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CPH, JDC |
The Committee previously held public hearings on Senate bills that are substantially similar to House bills as noted. Please focus your testimony on the differences, if any, between the House and Senate measures as listed.
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to 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 586-6740.
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________________________________________ Senator Ron Menor Chair |
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