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: |
Monday, March 1, 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 2586 SD1 (SSCR2388) |
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING. Provides for renewable special purpose licensing of persons working at federally qualified health centers or Native Hawaiian Health System sites. (SD1) |
HTH, CPH |
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SB 2897 SD1 (SSCR2313) |
RELATING TO THE DENTAL EXAMINATION. Allows acceptance of dental and dental hygienist examination results from regional or state testing agencies in the event the state constructed dental or dental hygienist examination cannot be administered. (SD1) |
HTH, CPH |
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SB 2889 (SSCR2084) |
RELATING TO DENTAL INSURANCE. Delays the repeal of Act 132, SLH 2001, as amended by Act 219, SLH 2002, and Act 128, and allows the Insurance Division to continue liquidation efforts in the Hawaii Dental health Plan cax. |
HTH, CPH |
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SB 3085 SD1 (SSCR2464) |
RELATING TO NURSES. Establishes a joint formulary advisory committee to advise the board of nursing on issues relating to the formulary composed of three persons licensed as advanced practice registered nurses with prescriptive authority under chapter 457, three persons licensed as physicians under chapter 453, and three persons licensed as pharmacists under chapter 461. (SD1) |
HTH, CPH |
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SB 2899 SD1 (SSCR2379) |
RELATING TO NURSES. Revises licensing and other provisions regulating the nursing profession. (SD1) |
HTH, CPH |
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SB 2682 SD1 (SSCR2322) |
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Requires energy efficient water heating in new construction of dwelling units. Defines "dwelling unit". Directs PUC to change its utility rebate rules, requirements, and programs by 12/31/05 to exclude new residential construction. (SD1) |
ENE, CPH |
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SB 2895 SD1 (SSCR2330) |
RELATION TO PEST CONTROL. Specifies that a pest control operator obtain and maintain continuous coverage of workers' compensation and liability insurance for licensure, and sets forth the consequences for failing to do so. (SD1) |
LBR, CPH |
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SB 3172 (SSCR2352) |
RELATING TO PEST CONTROL. Changes the bases for disciplinary action that may be exercised by the pest control board against pest control operators. |
ENE, CPH |
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SB 2417 SD1 (SSCR2207) |
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE. Requires large retailers and wholesalers to backhaul 75% their shipping materials and pallets. (SD1) |
TMG, CPH |
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SB 3222 SD1 (SSCR2395) |
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE. Requires naturopathy to be included among the personal injury protection benefits provided in a motor vehicle insurance policy. (SD1) |
HTH, CPH |
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SB 3061 (SSCR2131) |
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY. Removes the prohibitions on paying commissions on gasoline sales by U-drive companies. |
TMG, CPH |
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SB 2902 SD1 (SSCR2299) |
RELATING TO TELEMARKETING. Specifies that a violation of the federal Do-Not-Call provisions constitutes an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Hawaii law. Effective 7/1/50. (SD1) |
SAT, CPH |
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SB 3190 |
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. Requires the public utilities commission to revoke the certificates and permits of motor carriers who engage the services of commercial drivers who are not licensed as commercial drivers. |
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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