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 |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 26, 2004 |
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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 2893 |
RELATING TO ABANDONED APPLICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSES. Clarifies that licensing application be considered abandoned if it is not completed and the required documents and other information are not submitted to DCCA within 2 years from the last date documents or information were requested or submitted. |
CPH |
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SB 2215 |
RELATING TO REGULATORY LICENSING. Clarifies the disclosure requirement for professional and vocational licensees who have been disciplined in other jurisdictions. |
CPH |
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SB 2898 |
RELATING TO COSMETOLOGY LICENSE RESTORATION. Allows the restoration of a cosmetology license beyond the current 3 year period, provided that the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology considers and approves of the restoration. |
CPH |
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SB 2896 |
RELATING TO THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND GUARDS. Revises licensing requirements for private detectives and guards. |
CPH |
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SB 2901 |
RELATING TO THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR ELEVATOR MECHANICS. Aligns training requirements for licensure of elevator mechanics with federal and state apprenticeship standards by increasing licensing requirements from 2 to 4 years. |
CPH |
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SB 2010 |
RELATING TO INSURANCE LICENSEES. Authorizes sanctions against insurance licensees who negotiate mortgage loans without complying with laws regulating mortgage brokers and solicitors. |
CPH |
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SB 2908 |
RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION. Sets forth comprehensive revisions to the State business registration statutory provision. |
CPH |
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SB 2882 |
RELATING TO ALIEN INSURERS. Establishes Hawaii as a port of entry for alien insurers. |
CPH |
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SB 2883 |
RELATING TO INSURANCE. Allows health insurers to treat a trade association and its members as a single group for the purpose of issuing a health insurance policy, while allowing members of the trade association to opt out and obtain their own insurance. Prohibits the health insurer from requiring the association to offer only that insurer's plan. |
CPH |
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SB 612 |
RELATING TO INSURANCE. Requires insurance reimbursements for services provided by physician nutrition specialists to be commensurate with reimbursements for services provided by other board certified physician specialists. |
CPH |
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SB 2892 |
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE LICENSING. Allows the Real Estate Commission to enter into formal license recognition agreements with other states and jurisdictions recognized by the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials. |
CPH |
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SB 2296 |
RELATING TO ELECTRICIANS AND PLUMBERS. Requires all licensed plumbers to attend continuing education courses related to updates of the Uniform Plumbing Code. |
CPH |
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SB 2260 |
RELATING TO STANDARD NONFORFEITURE FOR INDIVIDUAL DEFERRED ANNUITIES. Establishes minimum nonforfeiture rate index. |
CPH |
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SB 3031 |
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE. Replaces article 7 of the Uniform Commercial Code on documents of title. |
CPH |
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 |
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