HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
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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, March 27, 2013 |
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4:00 p.m. |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. Amends the definition of "small employer" contained in section 431:2-201.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes; amends sections 432:1-102(b) and 432D-19(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, by including the producer licensing requirements contained in article 9A of chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO TELEMEDICINE. Exempts from licensing requirement to practice medicine in the State any commissioned medical officer employed by the U.S. Department of Defense, who is credentialed by Tripler Army Medical Center, while providing direct telemedicine support or services to neighbor island beneficiaries within a Hawaii national guard armory on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, Molokai, or Maui. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB548 HD1)
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VMI, HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO THE USE OF THE DOCTOR OF ACUPUNCTURE TITLE. Requires acupuncture applicants for the use of the doctor of acupuncture title to complete their doctoral studies from an institution recognized by the United States acupuncture accrediting body or from a foreign institution that is licensed, approved, or accredited by the applicable governmental authority in that respective foreign jurisdiction and also requires applicants for the use of the doctor of acupuncture title who complete their doctoral studies from a doctoral program at an educational institution in a foreign jurisdiction to have their doctoral education credentials evaluated by professional evaluators designated by the Board of Acupuncture.
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING. Limits licensure by endorsement or reciprocity for military spouses to those spouses who are present in the State for at least one year pursuant to United States Department of Defense orders. (SB965 HD1)
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VMI, CPC |
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RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Restricts members of boards and commissions whose reappointment to a second consecutive term has failed to receive the consent of the senate from serving as a holdover member. (SB858 HD1)
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JUD, CPC |
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RELATING TO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS. Provides a limited exemption to the licensing requirements for certain individuals in situations when an electric utility must contract with qualified individuals to work with high voltage (six hundred volts or more), who are not licensed in Hawaii but satisfy specified requirements. Sunsets June 30, 2018. (SB512 HD1)
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LAB/EEP, CPC |
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RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS. Creates notice requirements for regular annual meetings or special meetings of a planned community association. (SD1)
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HSG, CPC |
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RELATING TO THE OWNER-BUILDER EXEMPTION. Sets forth specific responsibilities of and protections for owner-builders exempted from contractor licensing and other requirements; amends the fine schedule to be based on the circumstances of each case. Effective July 1, 2050. (SB1077 HD1)
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WAL/AGR, CPC |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDING PERMITS. Provides, under certain circumstances, an exemption from building code and permit requirements for nonresidential buildings or structures, including indigenous Hawaiian hale, on commercial farms and ranches located outside the urban district. Effective July 1, 2013. (SB586 HD1)
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AGR/WAL, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD TO PREPARE A REPORT THAT EVALUATES EACH AUTOMATIC SPECIALTY LICENSE ISSUED TO "A" GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS AND "B" GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING DIVISION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER STREAMLINING OR CONSOLIDATING ANY OF THE LICENSING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF THE DIVISION.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO PROPOSE REGULATIONS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH EDUCATORS.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS FOR INSURANCE NOTICES AND DOCUMENTS.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT PROCEDURE TO ENSURE THAT OUT-OF-STATE DESIGN PROFESSIONALS PRACTICING IN HAWAII ARE PAYING APPROPRIATE STATE TAXES.
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CPC, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE SEPARATION OF COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT BANKING FUNCTIONS THROUGH THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE GLASS-STEAGALL ACT OF 1933 OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION.
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CPC, FIN |
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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.
While every effort will be made to incorporate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing. Those wishing to provide oral testimony will be limited to three minutes.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
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 e-mail or the Web); or
WEB: For testimony less than 10MB in size, transmit from http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx.
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.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" website at www.capitoltv.org or call 536-2100.
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________________________________________ Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey Chair |
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