HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
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COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair |
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Rep. Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. John M. Mizuno |
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Rep. Rida Cabanilla |
Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Sylvia Luke |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, February 09, 2009 |
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TIME: |
2:15 p.m. |
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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 CONDOMINIUMS. Makes variety of amendments to the recodified condominium law to clarify and improve implementation of its provisions. Requires insurers to provide summary to association board of directors of association insurance policy.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Limits any late fee for delinquent condominium common expenses to 20% of the monthly maintenance fee. Requires an association to give a unit owner 10 business days notice of any delinquent assessments before taking any action for which attorneys' fees may be assessed.
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CPC, JUD |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Allows the investment of condominium association funds in obligations of the counties or their agencies.
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CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Merges the condominium management education fund under old condominium law into the condominium education trust fund established under new condominium law.
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CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS. Requires the director of commerce and consumer affairs to identify and report on planned community associations in Hawaii. Appropriates funds.
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CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES. Allows the board of directors of an association to allow owners to install antennas for amateur radios. Requires a written statement of the reasons for a denial.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES. Clarifies the condominium property regime law with respect to common expense assessments.
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CPC |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
DECISION MAKING ONLY ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
Previously heard on Thursday, January 29, 2009.
No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Requires a business to provide commercial motor vehicle insurance coverage for delivery persons who use their own motor vehicles to make deliveries for the business.
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CPC, EBM |
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RELATING TO CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES. Bars credit reporting agencies from charging consumers who are at least 65 years old a fee for placing, lifting, or removing a security freeze on their credit reports. Provides an expedited manner for temporarily lifting a security freeze.
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CPC, JUD |
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RELATING TO PAYDAY LENDING. Requires check cashing (deferred deposit) businesses to register with DCCA, post and provide consumers with rate, fee, and other information, keep records, and report to DCCA; regulates payment plans; exempts check casher fees and interest from general excise tax; regulates retailers who occasionally cash checks.
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CPC, FIN |
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: 1 (one) copy to CPC Vice Chair, Room 316 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to CPC Vice Chair at 586-6221 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands); or
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to CPC Vice Chair at 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 586-6196 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.
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________________________________________ Rep. Robert N. Herkes Chair |
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