THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING

Senator Ron Menor, Chair

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Vice Chair
 
 
 

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Wednesday, February 11, 2004

TIME:

9:00 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 016

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 2926

RELATING TO THE HOUSING LOAN AND MORTGAGE PROGRAMS.

Increases the bond authorization amount under the Hula Mae Multi-Family Housing Program from $200,000,000 to $300,000,000 to facilitate the development or rehabilitation of affordable rental housing projects.

CPH, WAM

SB 3176

RELATING TO METHAMPHETAMINE.

Requires inclusion in disclosure statements in residential real property sales of former existence of methamphetamine manufacturing operation on the property; requires operator of meth lab to pay costs of cleanup; makes it a felony to illegally dispose of meth waste.

CPH, JHW

SB 3126

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.

Appropriates moneys for the dwelling unit revolving fund to provide affordable housing and related infrastructure.

CPH, WAM

SB 2924

RELATING TO THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII.

Authorizes the Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii to evict tenants in violation of their rental agreement through a judicial process.

CPH, JHW

SB 2928

RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMISSION.

Eliminates the Rental Housing Trust Fund Advisory Commission.

CPH, WAM

(Pending re-referral)

SB 2925

RELATING TO CRIMINAL TRESPASS IN THE SECOND DEGREE.

Makes criminal trespass in the second degree applicable to public housing projects administered by the Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii.

CPH, JHW

SB 2704

RELATING TO MANDATORY SELLER DISCLOSURES.

Requires disclosure of any release or waiver of liability for a construction defect.

CPH, JHW

SB 3145

RELATING TO LICENSING OF MORTGAGE BROKERS AND SOLICITORS.

Amends Mortgage Brokers and Solicitors licensing law to increase consumer protection by enhancing requirements for competence and professionalism for mortgage brokers and mortgage solicitors and strengthening enforcement mechanisms to ensure adequate protection for consumers.

CPH, JHW

SB 2798

RELATING TO TORT.

Exempts housing cooperatives, planned community associations, and condominium associations from civil liability arising out of the tortious acts of underage drinkers.

CPH, JHW

SB 2513

RELATING TO VEHICLES.

Requires an advance disposal fee for new motor vehicles.

CPH, WAM

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony 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 Ron Menor

Chair