HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair |
Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey, Vice Chair |
Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
Rep. Josh Green, M.D. |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
Rep. Sylvia Luke |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
Rep. Josh Green, M.D., Chair |
Rep. John Mizuno, Vice Chair |
Rep. Karen Leinani Awana |
Rep. Karl Rhoads |
Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro |
Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D. |
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 |
TIME: |
2:15 pm |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR HEARING AIDS.
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CPC/HLT, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO PERFORM A STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER MODEL PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOULD BE LICENSED BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
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CPC, LMG, FIN |
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REQUESTING A SUNRISE REVIEW OF GEOLOGIST LICENSURE.
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CPC, LMG |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
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OPPOSING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE REGULATIONS ELIMINATING THE DEDUCTIBILITY OF CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY RESERVES. |
CPC, FIN |
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OPPOSING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE REGULATIONS ELIMINATING THE DEDUCTIBILITY OF CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY RESERVES.
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CPC |
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SUPPORT OF SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE MULTI-STATE COMPLIANCE COMPACT. |
CPC |
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SUPPORT OF SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE MULTI-STATE COMPLIANCE COMPACT.
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CPC, FIN |
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RECOMMENDING THAT REALTORS PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN. |
CPC |
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RECOMMENDING THAT REALTORS PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSAL DESIGN.
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CPC |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing with a transmittal cover indicating:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee the comments are directed to;
· The date and time of the hearing;
· Measure number; and
· The number of copies the Committee is requesting.
While every effort will be made to copy, organize, and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed to the incorrect office, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 5 copies (including an original) to CPC Vice Chair, Room 315, in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to CPC Vice Chair at 586-6161 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands); or
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to CPCtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the Legislative Web site after the hearing adjourns. This public posting of testimony on the Web site should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the CPC Committee Clerk at 586-6172 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" Web site at www.capitoltv.org OR call 550-8074.
________________________________________ Rep. Joshua B. Green, M.D. Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Robert N. Herkes Chair |