THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2001
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COMMITTEE ON TOURISM AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS |
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Senator Donna Mercado Kim, Chair |
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Senator J. Kalani English, Vice Chair |
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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: |
Tuesday, March 20, 2001 |
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TIME: |
1:45 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 212 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HB 23 HD2 |
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES FOR TIME SHARE PLANS. Gives greater latitude regarding time share disclosure provisions to require that time share promotional literature and other printed or written material disclose that the product or activity involves time share. Gives the director of commerce and consumer affairs discretion to prescribe time share disclosure by rule. (HB23 HD2) |
TIA/CPH, JDC |
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HB 723 (Similar to SB 794, SB 1198 SD1 & SB 595) |
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY TAX. Effectuates an agreement entered into by the State of Hawaii, the City & County of Honolulu, the County of Maui, the County of Kauai, the County of Hawaii, and a number of public service companies by providing for a sharing of the public service company tax revenues with those counties from real property tax for public service companies. |
TIA/CPH, WAM |
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HB 505 HD1 |
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. Requires that any transfer of the Ala Wai Golf Course lands from the City and County of Honolulu to the State by executive order shall be subject to legislative disapproval. (HB505 HD1) |
TIA,WAM |
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HB 1257 HD1 |
RELATING TO LEI DAY. Officially recognizes May 1 as "Lei Day In Hawai'i". (HB1257 HD1) |
TIA |
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HB 1526 HD1 (Similar to SB 643) |
RELATING TO DOGS. Authorizes counties to enact and enforce ordinances relating to dogs with a history of biting; grandfathers ordinances in effect before July 1, 2001, provided they do not conflict with the provisions of state statute. (HB1526 HD1) |
TIA, JDC |
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HB 269 HD1 (Similar to SB 336 SD1, SD2) |
RELATING TO TOURISM. Increases the number of Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) voting members. Establishes the convention center enterprise special fund. Assigns HTA the responsibility for marketing, managing, using, operating, and maintaining the convention center facility. Allows excess TAT revenues to be used for expanding Hawaii business tourism and investing in Hawaii's natural resources. (HB269 HD1) |
TIA,WAM |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
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.
The Committee previously held public hearing on Senate bills that are substantially similar to House bills as noted. Please focus your testimony on the difference, if any, between the House and Senate measures as listed.
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 Ron Menor Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Donna Mercado Kim Chair |
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