THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING |
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Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair |
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Senator David Y. Ige, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 8, 2008 |
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TIME: |
9:00 am |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO ENHANCED 911 SERVICES FOR MOBILE PHONES. Decreases from $0.66 to $0.43 cents per month the surcharge customers pay on each mobile phone for E911 emergency mobile phone services.
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CPH, WAM |
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RELATING TO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS. Establishes a fee structure to fund mixed martial arts regulation.
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CPH, WAM |
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RELATING TO IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS. Regulates the business of immigration consulting by prohibiting non‑attorneys from rendering opinions or aiding in completion of immigration documents in exchange for consideration.
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CPH, JDL |
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RELATING TO METAL. Includes beer kegs in laws intended to prevent theft and resale of copper. |
CPH, JDL |
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RELATING TO COPPER PURCHASES. Requires scrap dealers and recyclers to pay for copper purchases by check.
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CPH, JDL |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS. Requires the auditor to perform a financial and managerial audit of the public, education, and government access organizations.
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CPH, WAM |
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RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS. Authorizes the director of commerce and consumer affairs to designate an access organization to oversee the development, operation, supervision, management, production, or broadcasting of programs for cable television channels; requires the director to also establish requirements for the designation of access organizations; and requires the cable advisory committee to advise access organizations on matters under chapter 440G, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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CPH, WAM |
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RELATING TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. Requires an approved peer review for certain certified public accountant firms to practice in Hawaii.
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CPH |
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RELATING TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. Allows for certified public accountants with out-of-state licenses to practice public accountancy in Hawaii.
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CPH |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY. Defines the active practice requirement for member of the board of public accountancy to mean 1,000 hours of practice in the prior calendar year.
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CPH |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit testimony in one of the following ways at least 24 hours prior to the hearing:
· In person: 1 copy of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 407, State Capitol.
· By fax: Testimony may 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 which committee the testimony is being submitted and the date and time of the hearing.
· By Email: Testimony may be emailed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Legislature's Public Access Room at testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov. Please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted and the date and time of the hearing. Email sent to individual offices or any other Senate office will not be accepted.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Please note: Documents made available through the Testimony hyperlink(s) above may not be posted until the start of the hearing.
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 586-6760.
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________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair |
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