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: |
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 |
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TIME: |
2:00 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 FORECLOSURES. Provides a vehicle to allow more time to a defaulting mortgagor facing foreclosure.
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CPC, JUD |
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RELATING TO MORTGAGE SERVICERS. Provides for the licensing and regulation of mortgage servicers that service residential mortgage loans secured by real property located in the State of Hawaii. (HB1071 HD1)
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HSG, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Increases the fee schedule of compensation for medical care in workers' compensation cases from 110% to 150% of the Medicare Resource Based Relative Value Scale system applicable to Hawaii as prepared by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
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LAB, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY. Implements key recommendations of the Hawaii Broadband Task Force by establishing the Hawaii Communications Commission (HCC) and the Hawaii Communications Commissioner in the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA). Transfers functions relating to telecommunications from the Public Utilities Commission to HCC and to cable services from DCCA to HCC. Establishes a work group to develop procedures to streamline state and county broadband regulation, franchising, and permitting and report to the Legislature. (HB984 HD1)
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EBM, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENHANCED 911 SERVICES. Lowers costs for cell phone subscribers by reducing the Wireless Enhanced 911 surcharge from 66 to 29 cents. Places limits on expenditures from Wireless Enhanced 911 Fund. Adds conflict of interest provisions. (HB1014 HD1)
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PBS, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO NONGOVERNMENT HEALTH PLAN PAYMENTS TO CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS AND FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS. Requires mutual and fraternal benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans other than government payers to pay: (1) critical access hospitals no less than 101% of costs for services; and (2) federally qualified health centers no less than their respective prospective payment system rates. (HB700 HD1)
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HLT/HUS, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO REMOTE DISPENSING PHARMACIES. Allows remote dispensing pharmacies to operate on islands without a pharmacy, provide medications to patients with health insurance, and dispense controlled substances under certain conditions. (HB655 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO REGISTERED NURSES. Removes, for a foreign nursing school graduate applying for licensure by examination for registered nurses in Hawaii, the requirement to obtain certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. Requires the Board of Nursing to adopt rules requiring submission of the Breakdown of Educational Program for International Nursing Programs form and a certified school transcript. (HB811 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES. Requires insurers, mutual and fraternal benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to recognize advanced practice registered nurses as primary care providers. Grants increased signature authority and prescriptive rights. Amends definition of advanced practice registered nurse. (HB1378 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO GENETIC COUNSELORS. Establishes the Genetic Counseling Licensure Program within Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Requires licensure in order to use the title of "licensed genetic counselor". Provides exemptions from licensure requirements. (HB1362 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Directs the public utilities commission to establish energy efficiency portfolio standards. (HB429 HD1)
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Establishes comprehensive measures for increasing the production and use of renewable energy in the State. (HB1843 HD1)
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
DECISION MAKING ONLY ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
Previously heard on Wednesday, February 04, 2009.
No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO PREPAID CALLING CARDS. Requires companies selling prepaid calling cards to disclose the terms and services of the cards. Makes a violation of disclosure requirement an unfair or deceptive act or practice.
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CPC, JUD |
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RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. Prohibits transfer fees required by a deed restriction or covenant. Effective 11/1/09.
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CPC, JUD |
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.
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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.
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________________________________________ Rep. Robert N. Herkes Chair |