THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2012

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair
Senator Brian T. Taniguchi, Vice-Chair

MEASURES DEFERRED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012

DATE:	Tuesday, February 28, 2012
TIME:	10:00 AM
PLACE:	Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):

SB2395 Status and Testimony	RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING. Requires licensing boards to:  (1) allow applicants to demonstrate competency in lieu of work experience required; and (2) establish procedures to expedite the issuance of licenses, certifications, or permits to military spouses.	CPN
SB2398 SD1 (SSCR2318) Status and Testimony	RELATING TO TATTOO ARTISTS. Restricts the sale of tattoo supplies.  Requires blood borne pathogen test as a prerequisite for licensure beginning 1/1/2013 and every four years after initial test to continue to hold a license.  Prohibits body piercing or body modifications at tattoo trade shows.  Creates a tattoo artist task force.  Reports to legislature.  (SD1)	PGM/HTH, CPN [Measure added on 2/24/2012]

No testimony will be accepted.

FOR AMENDED NOTICES:  Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored.  If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 808-586-6070.