HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2013

 

COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey, Chair

Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Della Au Belatti

Rep. Ken Ito

Rep. Tom Brower

Rep. Chris Lee

Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla

Rep. Clift Tsuji

Rep. Romy M. Cachola

Rep. Ryan I. Yamane

Rep. Mele Carroll

Rep. Bob McDermott

Rep. Cindy Evans

Rep. Cynthia Thielen

Rep. Sharon E. Har

 

 

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Rep. Karl Rhoads, Chair

Rep. Sharon E. Har, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Della Au Belatti

Rep. Chris Lee

Rep. Tom Brower

Rep. Clift Tsuji

Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla

Rep. Jessica Wooley

Rep. Mele Carroll

Rep. Bob McDermott

Rep. Ken Ito

Rep. Cynthia Thielen

Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami

 

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

TIME:

2:00 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 325

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

HB 1316

Status

RELATING TO ANIMALS.

Amends the residential landlord-tenant code to provide for security deposits that include an additional sum to pay for damages caused by any animal allowed to reside in the premises pursuant to the rental agreement.

 

CPC/JUD

HB 690, HD1

(HSCR432)

Status

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.

Increases the minimum liability coverage from $20,000 to $35,000 per person for motor vehicle insurance policies.  (HB690 HD1)

 

TRN, CPC/JUD

HB 1101, HD1

(HSCR336)

Status

RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.

Prohibits uncertified common carriers from recovering undercharges. Prohibits uncertified motor carriers from holding liens for transported goods.  Authorizes customers of unlicensed common carriers to recover all compensation paid to that carrier.  Effective July 1, 2020.  (HB1101 HD1)

 

TRN, CPC/JUD

HB 977, HD1

(HSCR430)

Status

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Conforms state law to the most recent federal regulations to ensure that the Hawaii laws parallel the federal regulations relating to commercial driver licensing.  Effective July 1, 2020.  (HB977 HD1)

 

TRN, CPC/JUD

HB 235

Status

RELATING TO COLLECTION OF RESTITUTION FOR CRIME VICTIMS.

Amends definition of "victim" in section 706-646, HRS, to include any duly incorporated humane society or duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals that impounds, holds, or receives custody of a pet animal pursuant to section 711-1109.1, 711-1109.2, or 711-1110.5, HRS.

 

JUD/CPC

 

 

 

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

 

Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.  Testimony should indicate:

·     Testifier's name with position/title and organization;

·     The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;

·     The date and time of the hearing; and

·     Measure number.

 

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PAPER:  3 copies (including an original) to Room 314 in the State Capitol;

FAX:       For testimony less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 808-586-8437 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islander without a computer to submit testimony through the website); or

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Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website after the hearing adjourns.  This public posting of testimony on the website 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 Committee Clerk at 586-6160 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. Karl Rhoads

Chair

 

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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey

Chair