THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey, Chair |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Ken Ito |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Chris Lee |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Romy M. Cachola |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 |
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TIME: |
2:30 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Requires the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services to post on their respective websites reports of all inspections in which violations were discovered at certain care facilities. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB120 HD1)
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HLT/HUS, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS. Repeals chapter 373K, HRS, relating to professional employment organization. Clarifies the regulation of professional employer organizations, and the nexus between the registration of professional employer organizations and qualification for the general excise tax exemption. (HB144 HD1)
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LAB, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP. Authorizes the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture to establish a two-year industrial hemp remediation pilot program. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB154 HD1)
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AGR, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO FOOD LABELING. Requires all imported genetically engineered fresh produce sold in Hawaii to be labeled as "genetically engineered". Requires disclosure of genetic engineering and compliance with recommendations of the Invasive Species Council upon import. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB174 HD1)
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AGR, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE SURCHARGE TAX. Requires the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax for car-sharing organizations to be prorated at 12.5 cents per hour for rentals of less than six hours and at existing per day rates at or longer than six hours. Defines car-sharing organization. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB551 HD1)
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TRN, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO PHYSICAL THERAPY. Requires physical therapist assistants to be licensed in the State. Adds a physical therapist assistant to the Board of Physical Therapy. Appropriates funds. Effective upon approval, taking effect on December 31, 2014. (HB843 HD1)
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE DIETITIAN LICENSURE SPECIAL FUND. Authorizes the Department of Health to expend fees from the Dietitian Licensure Special Fund to offset the expenses incurred relating to the licensing of dietitians.
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HLT, CPC, FIN |
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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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________________________________________ Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey Chair |