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 |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 20, 2006 |
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TIME: |
8:30 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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HB 2315 (HSCR258-06) |
RELATING TO THE CODE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. Eliminates obsolete requirements and improves the procedures for the licensing and regulation of financial institutions by the Division of Financial Institutions. |
CPH, WAM |
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HB 1021 HD2 (HSCR861-06) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES. Increases PUC commissioners' salary. Authorizes PUC chairperson to appoint utility analysts and legal assistants exempt from chapter 76. Authorizes the PUC to suspend collection of public utility fees when balance of PUC special fund exceeds $3,000,000. (HB1021 HD2) |
CPH, WAM |
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HB 2717 HD1 (HSCR908-06) |
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. Creates a selection commission to pick members of the Public Utilities Commission. Establishes terms of service. (HB2717 HD1) |
CPH, WAM |
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HB 3118 HD1 (HSCR717-06) |
RELATING TO CORPORATIONS. Authorizes the incorporation of companies under the proposed Responsible Business Corporation Act for corporations that consider the public's interest in doing business. (HB3118 HD1) |
CPH, WAM |
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HB 2368 HD2 (HSCR839-06) |
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING. Makes permanent the streamlined public housing eviction process. Exempts families with children, disabled individuals, and the elderly. (HB2368 HD2) |
CPH, JHW |
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HB 105 HD1 (HSCR832-06) |
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE. Prohibits tenants or guests from unlawfully possessing dangerous, harmful, or detrimental drugs in a dwelling unit or on surrounding premises. Authorizes a summary eviction proceeding for violation of the prohibition, wherein the landlord may rely upon notices or reports issued by law enforcement. (HB105 HD1) |
CPH, JHW |
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HB 1800 HD1 (HSCR824-06) |
RELATING TO SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. Increases the tax on the disposition of real property by a non-resident seller (HB1800 HD1). |
CPH, WAM |
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HB 1796 HD1 (HSCR638-06) |
RELATING TO NOTICE. Requires that in counties with a population of less than 200,000, the public notice of foreclosure on a mortgaged property located in the county shall be published at least three times, two of which must be in a newspaper published in and having the largest circulation in the county (HB1796 HD1). |
CPH, JHW |
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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Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Ron Menor Chair |