THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2003
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COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING |
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Senator Ron Menor, Chair |
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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 21, 2003 |
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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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SB 550 SD1 (SSCR162) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES. Includes silvicultural products in the definition of agricultural products, and removes the monetary value and weight requirements that trigger the need for a certificate of ownership for the sale or resale of agricultural products. (SD1) |
WLA, CPH |
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SB 680 (SSCR106) |
RELATING TO TOWING. Requires commercial tow trucks to be registered and to display distinguishing license plates and decals. Provides that the director of finance shall establish a schedule of tow truck registration fees. Provides that noncompliance with registration requirements prohibits the tow operator to collect charges for a tow or as a condition to release a towed vehicle. |
TMG, CPH |
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SB 1201 SD1 (SSCR261) |
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISES. Protects against unfair termination of motor vehicle franchise agreements; protects against a franchisor requiring a franchisee to order unwanted vehicles; prevents discriminatory practices against motor vehicle franchisees by manufacturers and distributors; effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
TMG, CPH |
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SB 562 (SSCR104) |
RELATING TO TERMINABLE RENTAL ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE VEHICLE LEASES. Provides that a motor vehicle or trailer transaction does not constitute a sale or security interest merely because the rental price may be raised or lowered by reference to the amount realized on the sale or disposition of the motor vehicle or trailer. |
TMG, CPH |
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SB 676 (SSCR105) |
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. Exempts motor vehicle rental companies that periodically ship 10 or more vehicles between the islands or from the State from the requirements for removing and shipping vehicles. |
TMG, CPH |
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SB 345 SD1 (SSCR285) |
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. Provides that any person who sells three or more vehicles within a calendar year shall be considered a dealer subject to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act. (SD1) |
TMG, CPH |
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SB 1321 (SSCR71) |
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. Expands the definition of "serious mental illness" to enable individuals afflicted with serious mental illness to access the necessary treatment by continuing the parity reimbursement and treatment requirements for serious mental illness. Adds delusional disorder, bipolar types I and II, major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and dissociative disorder as serious mental illnesses. |
HTH, CPH |
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SB 918 SD1 (SSCR49) |
RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS. Provides automobile insurance rider for full-time and part-time employees or volunteers of nonprofit organizations. (SD1) |
HMS, CPH |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should 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 Ron Menor Chair |
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