THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING

Senator Ron Menor, Chair

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

DATE:	Wednesday, December 3, 2003
TIME:	9:30 a.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 224 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

The purpose of the informational briefing is to review and discuss a proposal developed in consultation with Citizens Against Gasoline Price Gouging for revisions to Act 77, SLH 2002, which sets price caps statewide for unleaded gasoline. The individuals who make up Citizens Against Gasoline Price Gouging have well-established credentials in the Hawaii petroleum industry, as well as in the area of consumer protection. They have conducted extensive research and have been working with key legislators to develop a proposal for gas price caps that significantly enhances the act. Legislation incorporating the proposed amendments to Act 77 will be introduced during the 2004 legislative session.

As this is an informational briefing, the Committee will not be receiving public testimony.

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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6740.

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Senator Ron Menor

Chair