THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING

Senator Ron Menor, Chair

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Wednesday, March 30, 2005
TIME:	9:00 a.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SCR 167	REQUESTING A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE REGULATION OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION MANAGERS.	CPH
SCR 102/SR 54	REQUESTING A STUDY OF LENDING PRACTICES AND LENDING PRACTICES LAWS.	CPH
SCR 114	REQUESTING A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE REGULATION OF CHECK CASHERS.	CPH
SCR 103/SR 55	REQUESTING REVIEW BY THE AUDITOR CONCERNING THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.	CPH
SCR 144	REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO DO A STUDY ON MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE.	CPH
HB 868 HD2 (HSCR830)	RELATING TO CEMETERIES. Requires a cemetery authority to file with DCCA a map of cemetery plots, crypts, and niches, and unique identifiers locating the deceased interred therein, to be annually updated. Makes the unique identifier a part of cemetery or funeral authority contract disclosure requirements. Makes cemetery or funeral authority books subject to examination by the DCCA Director as provided by law. Effective July 1, 2099. (HB868 HD2)	CPH
HB 1166 HD1 (HSCR819)	RELATING TO MECHANIC'S LIENS. Grants contractors additional time to file a mechanic's lien if they have previously given the owner a conditional lien release but have not subsequently received full payment. Effective July 1, 2099. (HB1166 HD2)	CPH
HB 584 HD1 (HSCR745)	RELATING TO CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES. Removes ambiguities in the charitable gift annuities law, by among other things, including a specified date for filing of charitable organization annual statements, and providing that mortality tables and discount rates determined by the Insurance Commissioner are to be used to calculate reserves. Effective July 1, 2099 (HB584 HD1)	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

		________________________________________ Senator Ron Menor Chair