THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

COMMITTEE ON TOURISM AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Senator Donna Mercado Kim, Chair

Senator J. Kalani English, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Thursday, March 15, 2001

TIME:

2:30 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 212

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 1589 HD1

RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.

Amends the definitions of "gross rental" or "gross rental proceeds" and "operator" (HB1589 HD1.)

 

TIA, WAM

HB 160

RELATING TO FRAUDULENT CLAIMS.

Broadens recovery of false claims to the State to include the counties.

TIA, JDC

HB 16 HD2

RELATING TO REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS.

Exempts time share interest owner from licensing under chapter 467 when owner refers a prospective buyer to the developer, sales agent, or resales agent of the owner's time share plan and receives fee of not more than $1,000. (HB16 HD2)

 

TIA, CPH

HB 1552 HD1

RELATING TO TIME SHARING.

Excludes time share plans from definition of "planned community" and creates an exemption and cap for time shares to the usury statute. (HB1552 HD1)

TIA, CPH

The Committee previously held public hearing on Senate bills that are substantially similar or House bills as noted. Please focus your testimony on the differences, if any, between the House and Senate measures as listed.

HB 17 HD2

(Similar to SB 178 SD2)

RELATING TO TIME SHARE PROJECTS.

Exempts time share plans registered under the time share law and required to provide disclosure to consumers under that law, from duplicative condo disclosure requirements. Requires time share developers, prior to offering apartments for sale to the public for the first time, to register with the real estate commission. (HB17 HD2)

 

TIA, CPH

HB 18

(Similar to SB 174)

RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS.

Exempts time shares offered for sale outside of the State from the requirements of section 514E-8 (mutual right to cancel) and section 514E-9 (disclosure statement).

TIA, CPH

HB 21

(Similar to SB 176)

RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS.

Repeals requirement that timeshare agents wear identification badge.

TIA, CPH

HB 22 HD2

(Similar to SB 173

SD2)

RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS.

Redefines "acquisition agent" in time share law to exclude employees or contractors of licensed real estate brokers or acquisition agents who are not licensed real estate brokers, and exempt these employees and contractors from registration requirements. (HB22 HD2)

TIA, CPH

HB 20 HD2

(Similar to SB 175 SD2)

RELATING TO SALES AGENTS OF TIME SHARE UNITS.

Removes requirement that time share sales agents be registered with the director of commerce and consumer affairs. Eliminates requirement that time share acquisition agents be registered with the Department if they are currently licensed as a real estate broker pursuant to Chapter 467. (HB20 HD2)

TIA, CPH

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

The Committee previously held public hearing on Senate bills that are substantially similar or House bills as noted. Please focus your testimony on the differences, if any, between the House and Senate measures as listed.

WRITTEN TESTIMONY: Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 218, 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.

ORAL TESTIMONY AT THE HEARING: PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY AT THE HEARING MUST REGISTER TO TESTIFY PRIOR TO THE HEARING by calling the committee clerk or filling out a testimony form prior to the start of the hearing. TESTIMONY AT THE HEARING WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES FOR EACH TESTIFIER.

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 586-6852.

 

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Senator Donna Mercado Kim

Chair