THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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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 |
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COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, ARTS, AND TECHNOLOGY |
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Senator David Y. Ige, Chair |
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Senator Melodie Aduja, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, February 10, 2004 |
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TIME: |
9:00 a.m. |
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Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
CPH/SAT
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SB 2382 |
RELATING TO PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS. Requires pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers to post pictures of merchandise received on a website developed and maintained by a computer specialist hired by the county police departments. |
CPH/SAT, WAM |
SAT/CPH
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SB 2488 |
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS. Appropriates funds to DCCA for personnel to upgrade the department's website to make information and services more accessible by the public. |
SAT/CPH, WAM |
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SB 2489 |
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. Requires hotels and other public lodgings to disclose their charges for telephone usage by guests. |
SAT/CPH, TSM |
CPH ONLY
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SB 2118 |
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. |
CPH, JHW |
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SB 2119 |
RELATING TO DESIGN PROFESSIONAL CONCILIATION PANEL. Repeals court considerations of unsuitability of case for the design professional conciliation panel; provides for a standard of a fair and reasonable outcome to all parties concerned. |
CPH, JHW |
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SB 2120 |
RELATING TO THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL CONCILIATION PANEL. Requires an affidavit of merit to be filed with a claim against a design professional. |
CPH, JHW |
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SB 2358 |
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS. Allows contractors the opportunity to repair construction defects prior to litigation; outlines process to be followed before litigation is filed. |
CPH, JHW |
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SB 2885 |
RELATING TO THE RESOLUTION OF CONSTRUCTION DEFECT CLAIMS. Sets forth: (1) the rights and requirements of claimants when bringing claims against contractors and design professional for construction defects; and (2) the contractors' and design professional's rights and requirements in response to claims regarding construction defects in certain residential dwellings. |
CPH, JHW |
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SB 3060 |
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS RECOVERY FUND. Revises process for claimants to recover from the contractors recovery fund. Establishes board of trustees for the recovery fund. |
CPH, WAM |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify on CPH/SAT bill should submit 35 copies of their testimony to Room 219, for SAT/CPH bills submit 30 copies to Room 215, and for CPH only bills submit 25 copies to the committee clerk, 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 THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6740
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________________________________________ Senator David Y. Ige Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Ron Menor Chair |
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