HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2012
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair |
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Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Sylvia Luke |
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Rep. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Chair |
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Rep. Karl Rhoads, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. George R. Fontaine |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Sylvia Luke |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, February 13, 2012 |
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TIME: |
2:15 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 ARBITRATION. Establishes a process by which licensed or certified, unbiased real estate appraisers are used for arbitration proceedings to determine the fair market value, fair market rental, or fair and reasonable rent of real property. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide a list of appraisers meeting certain criteria. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1830 HD1)
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ERB, CPC/JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION. To clarify and correct ambiguities and errors in Hawaii's business registration laws.
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ERB, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY. Establishes a peer review process for public accounting firms that engage in attest work. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2169 HD1)
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ERB, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS. Establishes a preference for the use of American iron, steel, and manufactured goods in the construction, alteration, or repair of public works. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1676 HD1)
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ERB, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO PORTABLE ELECTRONICS INSURANCE. Establishes provisions for the sale of portable electronics insurance. Requires vendors to hold a limited lines license to sell or offer coverage under a policy.
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CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE. Establishes a task force to determine the feasibility of establishing a limited, mandatory, public long-term care insurance program. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2696 HD1)
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HLT/HUS, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENTITIES REGULATED BY THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER. Removes confusing and obsolete provisions to streamline licensing process. Updates financial regulatory requirements to be more consistent with requirements placed on traditional insurance companies. Modernizes the fee amounts paid by these entities. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2504 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO LICENSING OF DIETITIANS. Consolidates licensing of registered dietitians as healthcare professionals under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2570 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY. Authorizes the Department of Health to allow limited health insurer access to the Hawaii Immunization Registry and authorizes the Hawaii Immunization Registry to store minimal demographic information for individuals who have elected to refuse inclusion in the Hawaii Immunization Registry.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Requires insurance coverage for fertility preservation procedures for persons who are of reproductive age and are diagnosed with cancer that may or whose treatment may adversely affect their fertility. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2105 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUG. Requires the insurance commissioner to develop a uniform prescription drug prior authorization form no later than July 1, 2013. Beginning January 1, 2014, requires the uniform prescription drug prior authorization form to be used by prescribers and health care insurance providers. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1741 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO STROKE TREATMENT. Establishes a statewide stroke system of care by designating primary stroke centers and acute stroke capable centers. Defines emergency services training and transport protocols. Establishes a stroke registry working group. Establishes a stroke system of care task force. (HB2665 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. Authorizes the director of commerce and consumer affairs to enforce certain federal laws to protect military members and their families from abusive lending practices.
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PBM, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING. Allows licensing boards to: (1) allow applicants to demonstrate competency in lieu of work experience requirements; and (2) establish procedures to expedite the issuance of licenses, certifications, or permits to military spouses. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB2257 HD1)
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PBM, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING. Allows professional and vocational licensing boards to accept military education, training, and service toward the qualifications for a license. Allows the boards to adopt rules. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB2258 HD1)
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PBM, CPC, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
DECISION MAKING ONLY
The following measure was heard on Monday, January 30, 2012. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, OR GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS FACILITIES. Requires the DCCA director to designate separate access organizations for each of the 3 components of PEG access: public, educational, and governmental.
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CPC, FIN |
The following measure was heard on Monday, February 6, 2012. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO LIQUOR. Allows holders of Class 1 manufacturer liquor licenses to sell specified liquor manufactured from fruits or other products grown in the State to any person for private use and consumption.
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ERB, CPC |
The following measure was heard on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE. Specifies that the Hawaii Health Connector shall establish a separate program and risk pool to serve the individual market and a separate program and risk pool to serve the small group market. Establishes staggered terms for board members. Clarifies qualifications of and restrictions on navigators. Clarifies the role of the Department of Human Services in determining medicaid eligibility. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB1736 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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________________________________________ Rep. Gilbert Keith-Agaran Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Robert N. Herkes Chair |
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