THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
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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 |
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COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS |
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Senator Brian T. Taniguchi, Chair |
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Senator Shan S. Tsutsui, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON MEDIA, ARTS, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY |
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Senator Carol Fukunaga, Chair |
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Senator David Y. Ige, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 1, 2006 |
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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 3173 SD1 (SSCR2465) |
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. Requires the counties to establish and issue a special license plate designating an energy-efficient or alternative fuel vehicle and exempting those vehicles from the motor vehicle registration fee for a period of time; amending the procurement policy for state fleets to require energy-efficient vehicles. (SD1) |
EIA, CPH/WAM |
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SB 2163 SD1 (SSCR2210) |
RELATING TO HOUSING. Adds definition of "relative caregiver" and amends the definition of "elder or elderly households" to include minor children for whom a grandparent or other relative is the primary caretaker. Amends the definition of "elder" or "elderly" to be a person who is age fifty-five or older. (SD1) |
HMS, CPH/WAM |
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SB 2293 SD1 (SSCR2512) |
RELATING TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER PROTECTION. Requires businesses, subject to limited exceptions, from disclosing an individual's social security number to the general public; printing the SSN on an identification card or in mailings to customers; and requiring the transmission of a SSN to third parties without the individual's written consent unless the third party needs the information for a legitimate purpose. (SD1) |
CPH/MAT |
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SB 3161 SD1 (SSCR2525) |
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Establishes a biofuel preference; establishes objectives and policies for state facility systems with regard to energy; appropriates funds for a statewide multi-fuel biofuel production assessment; appropriates funds to assist the agricultural community interested in developing renewable energy projects; establishes a renewable hydrogen program and hydrogen investment capital special fund, and appropriates funds for three positions and to fund the hydrogen investment capital special fund. (SD1) |
EIA, CPH |
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SB 3185 SD1 (SSCR2464) |
RELATING TO ENERGY. Establishes a statewide energy efficiency utility and energy efficiency portfolio standards. (SD1) |
EIA, CPH |
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SB 2082 (SSCR2285) |
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. Establishes the circumstances under which insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations are required to provide employers with employer-sponsored group health claims experience. Establishes what type of information can be requested and provided. |
HTH, CPH |
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SB 2227 SD1 (SSCR2478) |
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. Establishes telehealth as a reimbursable service. (SD1) |
HTH/MAT, CPH |
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SB 2226 (SSCR2036) |
RELATING TO DENTISTS. Establishes a permanent community service license by repealing the sunset date. |
HTH, CPH |
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SB 3261 (SSCR2049) |
RELATING TO DENTAL SPECIALISTS. Authorizes the licensure by credentials of dental specialists who are licensed in another state. |
HTH, CPH |
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SB 2296 SD1 (SSCR2050) |
RELATING TO NURSES. Provides for the automatic forfeiture of a license that is not timely renewed, an inactive license status, a two year restoration period for forfeited (non-renewed) licenses, and continuing education as alternative proof of continuing competence. (SD1) |
HTH, CPH |
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SB 3277 SD1 (SSCR2537) |
RELATING TO NURSE AIDES. Establishes certification procedures for nurse aides employed in State licensed or State certified health care settings and medicare/medicaid facilities. (SD1) |
HTH, CPH |
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SB 2297 (SSCR2052) |
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS. Amends the definition "practice of mental health counseling" to clarify that professional counseling services are determined by the specialized education, training, and experience that a practitioner completed. |
HTH, CPH |
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SB 3231 SD1 (SSCR2515) |
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE. Establishes guidelines for licensure of genetic counselors to ensure professional and quality services for public safety and welfare. (SD1) |
HTH, CPH |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify on CPH/WAM bills or the CPH/MAT bill should submit 35 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 219, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Persons wishing to testify on CPH-only bills 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 Brian T. Taniguchi Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Ron Menor Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Carol Fukunaga Chair |