HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMMERCE

Rep. Kenneth T. Hiraki, Chair

Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Vice Chair

Rep. Kirk Caldwell

Rep. Alex Sonson

Rep. Jerry L. Chang

Rep. Joe Souki

Rep. Ken Ito

Rep. Lynn Finnegan

Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho

Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto

Rep. Marilyn B. Lee

Rep. Bud Stonebraker

Rep. Blake K. Oshiro

Rep. Cynthia Thielen

Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Rep. Eric G. Hamakawa, Chair

Rep. Blake K. Oshiro, Vice Chair

Rep. Kirk Caldwell

Rep. Alex M. Sonson

Rep. Jerry L. Chang

Rep. Joseph M. Souki

Rep. Robert N. Herkes

Rep. Lynn Finnegan

Rep. Ken Ito

Rep. Barbara Marumoto

Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho

Rep. David A. Pendleton

Rep. Marilyn B. Lee

Rep. Cynthia Thielen

Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Monday, March 15, 2004

TIME:

1:30 PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 325

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 2951

SD1

(SSCR2541)

RELATING TO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY.

Changes the title of the administrator of the radiologic technology licensing program from "executive secretary" to "executive officer". Eliminates supervision of the executive officer by the Radiologic Technology Board. Establishes maximum $10,000 fine per offense for commission of prohibited acts. (SD1)

CPC/JUD

SB 2358

SD2

(SSCR2790)

RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS.

Allows contractors the opportunity to repair construction defects prior to litigating construction disputes. Establishes procedures for notice of claim, rejection of claim, offer to repair, acceptance of offer, and submission of claim to mediation. (SD2)

CPC/JUD

SB 2839

SD2

(SSCR2664)

RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

Clarifies provisions regarding professional solicitors and professional fundraising counsel who contract with charitable organizations to conduct fundraising campaigns. Transfers responsibility for the oversight of such persons from DCCA to the AG. (SD2)

CPC/JUD, FIN

SB 2903

SD2

(SSCR2632)

RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF MONEY TRANSMITTERS.

Creates a new chapter in the Hawaii Revised Statutes to register and regulate persons providing money transmission services. (SD2)

CPC/JUD, FIN

SB 2877

SD1

(SSCR2591)

RELATING TO UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.

Repeals statutory provisions that provide for the escheatment of unclaimed property to the State. (SD1)

CPC/JUD, FIN

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 40 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE CPC 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.

ORAL TESTIMONY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE CPC 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

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Rep. Kenneth T. Hiraki

Chair