HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMMERCE |
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Rep. Kenneth T. Hiraki, Chair |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Kirk Caldwell |
Rep. Alex Sonson |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Joe Souki |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
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Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee |
Rep. Bud Stonebraker |
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Rep. Blake K. Oshiro |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
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COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY |
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Rep. Eric G. Hamakawa, Chair |
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Rep. Blake K. Oshiro, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Kirk Caldwell |
Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Barbara Marumoto |
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Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho |
Rep. David A. Pendleton |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 5, 2004 |
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TIME: |
3:30 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HB 1818 |
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD TENANT CODE. Amends definition of "tenant" to include guests. Prohibits tenants from possessing, manufacturing, selling, or distributing dangerous or harmful drugs or drug paraphernalia. Authorizes landlord to rely upon notice or reports issued by law enforcement in termination proceedings. |
CPC/JUD |
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HB 2723 |
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION. Requires a notice of claim process prior to any action against a construction professional and limit damages for any action claiming damages, indemnity, or contribution in connection with construction defects. |
CPC/JUD |
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HB 2724 |
RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. Requires claimant of construction defect to notify contractor and give contractor opportunity to repair the construction defect prior to litigation or arbitration. |
CPC/JUD |
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HB 2725 |
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS. Allows contractors the opportunity to repair construction defects prior to litigation; outlines process to be followed before litigation is filed. |
CPC/JUD |
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HB 1727 |
RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD. Amends the insurance investigations and examinations law to provide immunity from civil liability for persons who provide information to prevent, investigate, or prosecute insurance fraud, except if acting with malice or committing perjury. |
CPC/JUD |
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HB 2788 |
RELATING TO MORTGAGE BROKERS AND SOLICITORS. Requires mortgage brokers to provide borrowers with a written summary of the borrower's rights and obligations not longer than one page in length and in 12-point font on consumer caution and home ownership counseling. Prohibits a continued course of misrepresentation that targets a particular type of borrower. Authorizes the department of commerce and consumer affairs to adopt rules regarding disclosures of a mortgage broker's marketing, commercial, and investment strategies. Increases penalties for violations of the laws. Raises the licensure bond from $15,000 to $50,000. Gives the commissioner adjudicatory powers. |
CPC/JUD |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 45 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 419, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY BE FAXED TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.
IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6180.
IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
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________________________________________ Rep. Eric G. Hamakawa Chair |
________________________________________ Rep. Kenneth T. Hiraki Chair |
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