HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
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COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair |
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Rep. Brian Schatz, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Kirk Caldwell |
Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu |
Rep. Bud Stonebraker |
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Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 29, 2006 |
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TIME: |
2:00 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 2454 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1018-06) |
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE SALES OF TIME SHARE INTERESTS. Exempts a time share plan, containing time share interests or units that are part of a currently registered Hawaii time share plan, which is offered for sale outside the U.S. from the time sharing law, provided that certain conditions are met. (SB2454 HD1) |
TAC, CPC |
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SB 2295 (HSCR1040-06) |
RELATING TO PRINCIPAL PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND GUARDS. Repeals the requirement that principal detectives and principal guards must be residents of the State to qualify for licensure. Codifies the policy of allowing out-of-state principal detectives and principal guards to be licensed, provided they are fully responsible for the direct management and control of the agency and the agency's employees when detective services are being provided in the State. Allows an agency to emply more than one principal detective or principal guard. |
PSM, CPC |
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SB 2297 SD1 (HSCR1090-06) |
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS. Amends the definition of "practice of mental health counseling" to clarify that professional counseling services are determined by the specialized education, training, and experience that a practitioner has completed. Sets terms and conditions for interns and post-graduate work. (SD1) |
HLT, CPC |
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SB 3049 SD1 (HSCR1082-06) |
RELATING TO HONEY. Requires honey imported into Hawaii to be labeled according to its country or countries of origin and per cent constituents of natural honey and non-honey sweeteners, including ultra-filtered sweeteners. Requires DOA to adopt rules to certify compliance with labeling and purity requirements. (SD1) |
AGR, CPC |
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HCR 84 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW THE AVAILABLE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON DECABROMODIPHENYL ETHER AND ASSESS THE AVAILABILITY OF SAFER, EFFECTIVE, AND TECHNICALLY FEASIBLE FLAME RETARDANTS THAT CAN BE USED IN ITS PLACE. |
CPC |
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HCR 112 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ANALYZE THE PROBABLE EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED REGULATION OF ATHLETE AGENTS AND ASSESS WHETHER ITS ENACTMENT IS CONSISTENT WITH STATE POLICY. |
CPC |
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HCR 142 HR 105 |
URGING CONGRESS AND THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TO ADDRESS PUBLIC INTERESTS AND COMMUNITY NEEDS FOR LOCAL MEDIA, INCLUDING NEWS, ACCESS, AND OWNERSHIP. |
CPC |
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HCR 156 HR 116 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PROVIDE EQUAL PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND OPERATIONS OF CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS TO ALL MARKETS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. |
CPC |
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HCR 210 HR 158 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO AUDIT THE HAWAII EMPLOYERS' MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY. |
CPC, FIN |
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HCR 247 |
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER THE REGULATION OF MORTGAGE BROKERS AND SOLICITORS BY THE DIVISION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. |
CPC |
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HCR 310 HR 244 |
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO APPROVE LEGISLATION REQUIRING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO PROVIDE MAIL RECIPIENTS THE OPTION OF BEING INCLUDED ON A LIST OF THOSE NOT WISHING TO RECEIVE ANY UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL MAIL. |
CPC |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 35 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 425, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY ALSO BE FAXED IF LESS THAN 5 PAGES IN LENGTH TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.
IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11". FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6173.
IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
SELECTED HEARINGS ARE BROADCAST LIVE. CHECK THE CURRENT LEGISLATIVE BROADCAST SCHEDULE ON THE "CAPITOL TV" WEB SITE AT WWW.CAPITOLTV.ORG OR CALL 550-8074 FOR A LISTING.
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________________________________________ Rep. Robert N. Herkes Chair |
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