THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING

Senator Ron Menor, Chair

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Friday, March 21, 2003

TIME:

9:00 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 016

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

CPH/HTH

HB 123

HD1

(HSCR625)

RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY.

Allows pharmacists to dispense emergency contraceptives in accordance with approved procedures and protocols developed by a pharmacist and physician. (HB123 HD1)

CPH/HTH

CPH ONLY

HB 593

HD1

(HSCR612)

RELATING TO REAL ESTATE.

Assigns the encroachment tolerance of the classified property to the encroaching unclassified property, when the unclassified property is owned or leased in common by an owner's association. (HB593 HD1)

CPH
     

HB 96

HD1

(HSCR611)

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from using telephone directory advertising revenues of an organization, trade, or business, to determine regulated rates or charges of a telecommunications carrier in cases where both entities are owned or controlled directly or indirectly by the same interests. (HB96 HD1)

CPH
     

HB 1153

HD1

(HSCR813)

RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES.

Authorizes the PUC to establish a surcharge to collect customer contributions for telecommunications relay services; updates the law to conform to FCC terminology and definitions; removes outdated provisions; repeals the requirement that PUC expedite to the greatest extent possible, ratemaking for specialized services for the deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired. (HB1153 HD1)

CPH
     

HB 1594

HD1

(HSCR620)

RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS.

Authorizes nonprofit corporations to adopt amendments to articles and bylaws to terminate, redeem, or cancel memberships, and indemnify officers and directors and advance funds for reimbursement of their expenses. (HB1594 HD1)

CPH
     

HB 1165

HD2

(HSCR674)

RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION.

Updates and clarifies Hawaii's business registration laws to reflect modern business practices and department filing procedures. (HB1165 HD2)

CPH
     

HB 595

HD1

(HSCR613)

RELATING TO CHECK CASHING.

Lengthens the time check cashers may defer check deposits from 31 to 32 days; increases face value of checks that may be cashed from $300 to $600. (HB595 HD1)

CPH
     

HB 1172

(HSCR576)

RELATING TO THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT.

Updates and clarifies Hawaii's securities laws by exempting banks, saving institutions, and trust companies from dealer registration requirements.

CPH
     

HB 730

(HSCR623)

RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS.

Continues the regulation of the practice of occupational therapy by providing for licensure. Deletes provision for temporary permits. Repeals sunset date of December 31, 2003.

CPH
     

HB 1161

HD1

(HSCR577)

RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGIST LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.

Allows acceptance of the Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology or National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology credential for psychologist licensure; repeals certain educational and experience requirements for senior psychologist licensure; replaces open book examination in jurisprudence with a self-attestation statement. (HB1161 HD1)

CPH
     

HB 1164

HD1

(HSCR662)

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Makes technical amendments to conform insurance and related statutes to article 9A of the insurance code, the producer licensing act. (HB1164 HD1)

CPH
     

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify on CPH/HTH bill should submit 25 copies of their testimony and for CPH only bill submit 20 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 219, State Capitol during regular business hours, or outside the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Office, Room 015, State Capitol for all other times, 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 THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6740.

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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker

Chair

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Senator Ron Menor

Chair