HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2012
Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Vice Chair |
Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
Rep. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
Rep. Sylvia Luke |
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Rep. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Chair |
Rep. Karl Rhoads, Vice Chair |
Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. George R. Fontaine |
Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
Rep. Sylvia Luke |
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AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 |
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2:00 pm |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
HB2402 HD1 Related to recreational activities has been ADDED to the agenda.
HB1883 Relating to planned community associations has been DELETED from the agenda.
RELATING TO CONVERSIONS BY NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. Repeals provisions regarding conversions by nonprofit corporations.
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CPC/JUD |
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RELATING TO REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS. Clarifies the language regarding the licensing penalties of real estate brokers and salespersons. Allows the real estate commission to revoke, suspend, or fine any person holding a real estate license, registration, or certificate for negligently or intentionally making misrepresentations or false promises concerning any real estate transaction or negligently or intentionally failing to disclose certain information.
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CPC/JUD |
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RELATING TO NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS. Repeals UCC definition of "person entitled to enforce".
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CPC/JUD |
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RELATING TO INFORMATION PROTECTION. By January 1, 2014, requires businesses to implement a comprehensive, written policy and procedure to prevent identity theft, and to designate an employee to be responsible for protecting personal information. Requires businesses to train all employees in the implementation of the policy and procedure.
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CPC/JUD |
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RELATING TO HEALTH CARE INFORMATION. Clarifies that persons and entities governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), who use or disclose individually identifiable health information that is consistent with HIPAA regulations, shall be deemed to be in compliance with Hawaii's privacy laws and rules. (HB1957 HD1)
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HLT, CPC/JUD |
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RELATING TO RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. Repeals the statutory requirement that a trier of fact determine whether or not a risk is inherent to a recreational activity when determining whether a commercial provider of recreational activity is liable for a person's injuries. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2402 HD1)
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ERB, CPC/JUD |
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RELATING TO CONTRACTS. Shortens the time by which subcontractors are to receive progress and final payments from contractors on government and private construction projects. Provides interest penalties for late payments. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1969 HD1)
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ERB, CPC/JUD |
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RELATED TO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS. Amends the definition of mixed martial arts to describe a full contact sport where the objective is to physically damage the opponent. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2013 HD1)
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ERB, CPC |
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RELATING TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS. Requires a dental hygienist license certificate and annual registration certificate to be displayed in the office in which the dental hygienist is employed or practices. (HB1876 HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Limits out-of-pocket costs for cancer medications, including non-generic oral chemotherapy, under health insurance plans. (HB1964 HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PHARMACISTS. Clarifies the continuing education requirement for pharmacists.
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO VACCINATIONS. Allows pharmacists, per a physician's prescription, to administer the influenza vaccine to persons aged fourteen to seventeen; provided that the pharmacist fulfills certain training and reporting requirements. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1966 HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO ACCESS TO REAL PROPERTY. Requires a seller to disclose in writing to a buyer the existence, if any, of legal or traditional public access that burdens the residential or agricultural real property being sold. Effective November 1, 2012. (HB518 HD1)
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HSG, AGR, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION OF AIR CONDITIONING PIPEFITTERS, FIRE SPRINKLER TECHNICIANS, AND SOLAR TECHNICIANS.
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CPC, LMG |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· 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: 2 copies (including an original) to Room 320 in the State Capitol;
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________________________________________ Rep. Gilbert Keith-Agaran Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Robert N. Herkes Chair |
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