HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair |
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D. |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Sylvia Luke |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, February 11, 2008 |
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TIME: |
2:05 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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RELATING TO GRADUATES OF FOREIGN ACUPUNCTURE PROGRAMS. Requires applicants for acupuncture licensure who graduated from foreign institutes to have their educational information evaluated by a professional crediting evaluator as a prerequisite for taking an exam and getting a license in Hawaii.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. Establishes the state health authority to propose a plan to provide medical assistance for all residents of Hawaii. (HB2291 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO TELEPHARMACY. Permits the operation of remote dispensing pharmacies. (HB2001 HD1)
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HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF MINORS ON ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES. Mandates use of safety helmets by minors when riding all-terrain vehicles. Prohibits the lease, rent, loan, or sale of all terrain vehicles to minors unless a safety helmet is provided to the operator. Effective 07/01/2020. (HB2364 HD1)
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TRN, CPC, JUD |
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RELATING TO WIRELESS ENHANCED 911. Reduces the monthly surcharge on wireless telephone accounts for deployment of system to locate wireless 911 callers. Requires wireless enhanced 911 board to annually present a 2‑year plan to the legislature of the level of surcharge necessary to support expenditures for the next two fiscal years, and return of surplus surcharge funds. Requires the Auditor to perform a financial and management audit of the wireless enhanced 911 fund. (HB3367 HD1)
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PSM, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO GASOLINE DEALERS. Repeals the service station anti-encroachment laws.
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EEP, CPC, JUD |
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RELATING TO WATER RATES. Establishes a process for just and reasonable water rates for farming operations with PUC oversight, but excludes the water supplier from the definition of a "public utility."
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AGR/WLH, CPC |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WATER SECURITY. Establishes measures for preserving the security of the State's agricultural water supply in the event of an emergency. Creates the agricultural water security revolving fund. Makes appropriation. Effective 7/1/08. (HB2965 HD1)
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AGR/WLH, CPC, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
DECISION MAKING ONLY ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
(No public testimony will be accepted.)
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RELATING TO PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY. Authorizes the public utilities commission, after first assessing beneficial impacts, to establish a photovoltaic rebate program to all grid-connected residential, community-center, and small business utility customers within electric utility service areas. (HD1)
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Makes amendments to the recodified condominium law in chapter 514B, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify and improve implementation of its provisions.
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CPC |
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 Vice Chair, Room 315 in the State Capitol; or
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to Vice Chair at 586-6161(Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands).
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.
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________________________________________ Rep. Robert N. Herkes Chair |