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 |
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COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY |
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Senator Brian Kanno, Chair |
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Senator David Matsuura, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, February 27, 2001 |
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TIME: |
10:30 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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SB 97 |
relating to telemarketing fraud. Creates a criminal offense of telemarketing fraud involving use at least in part of a telephone and involving direct or implied claims of receiving anything of value or of recovering losses from a prize promotion. |
EDT, CPH/JDC |
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SB 171 SD1 |
relating to health insurance reimbursement. Clarifies that a "clean claim" cannot be contested by a health insurer under procedures for reimbursement for health insurance benefits; defines "clean claim"; requires entities to make available an electronic system to produce immediate verification of eligibility; requires a report on claims unpaid or contested with reasons for the contested claims. (SD1) |
HHS, CPH/JDC |
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SB 263 |
relating to unlicensed contractors. Requires unlicensed contractors (when found) from keeping moneys paid to them and require reimbursement of these moneys in a civil action to recover for work done. Failure to obtain a license is deemed unfair or deceptive practice if unlicensed contractor is found to violate chapter on restraint of trade. |
TMG, CPH/JDC |
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SB 77 |
Relating to privacy of health care information. Repeals chapter Act 87, preliminary codified as chapter 323C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to the privacy of health care information, and repeals related acts. |
HHS, CPH/JDC |
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 Brian Kanno Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Ron Menor Chair |
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