HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
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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. Chris Lee |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
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Rep. Romy M. Cachola |
Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
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Rep. Richard Creagan |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 |
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2:00 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda: HB2215, HB2267, HB2391, HB2584, HB2012, HB474
The following measure(s) were previously heard on February 24, 2014.
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RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE. Renames the "Board of Dental Examiners" to the "Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene". Effective July 1, 2015, changes the Board composition. Requires at least one of the practicing dentist members to be a practicing dentist with a background in public health dentistry. Prohibits members from being in any way connected with or having financial interest in specified areas. Effective July 1, 2014. (HB2458 HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO DENTISTRY. Requires any dentist who prescribes or administers general anesthesia, intravenous-conscious sedation, or conscious sedation in providing dental services to obtain a written authorization issued by the Board of Dental Examiners. Requires site certification for locations where specified anesthesia is prescribed or administered. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2459 HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO PODIATRISTS. Conforms the definition of "podiatric medicine" to national standards regarding diagnosis and treatment of the foot and ankle. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1880 HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO PODIATRISTS. Adopts the national standard of a minimum of 24 months in an accredited podiatric residency prior to licensure as a podiatrist. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1882 HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Updates the scope of practice for chiropractic to reflect standards, practices, and terminology accepted by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1831 HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES. Amends various sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to enable advanced practice registered nurses to practice to the fullest extent of their training and education. (HB2099 HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS. Stipulates that current standards as published by the American Society for Testing and Materials and the Society of Automotive Engineers are adopted for use by the Measurement and Standards Branch of the Department of Agriculture.
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EEP/AGR, CPC |
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS. Upgrades methods and procedures for certificates of inspection for motor vehicles. (HB2352 HD1)
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TRN, CPC |
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RELATING TO LAND COURT. Authorizes the use of a master certificate of title for common interest communities to simplify and streamline the operation of the land court.
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WAL, CPC |
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RELATING TO REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS. Requires real estate appraisers, acting as arbitrators, to record arbitration awards, the record of an award, and any supplementary, dissenting, or explanatory opinions with the Bureau of Conveyances. Specifies that information recorded is a public record. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB1830 HD1)
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WAL, CPC |
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RELATING TO FORECLOSURE. Requires an association to offset any amount that it owes a unit owner against the amount of the assessment prior to an alternative power of sale foreclosure.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF GAS TANKLESS WATER HEATERS. Requires certification of gas tankless on-demand water heaters from a North American certification organization to include the Canadian Standards Association International; the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute; or the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association Certification Program, which list certified products and models. Effective July 1, 2014.
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HSG, CPC |
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RELATING TO ENERGY STORAGE. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish and periodically revise energy storage portfolio standards and report to the Legislature. Effective July 1, 2014. (HB2619 HD1)
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EEP, CPC |
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RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY. Requires that each electric utility company that sells electricity for consumption in the State develop a renewable portfolio standard goal of one hundred per cent of its net electricity sales. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to investigate the feasibility of updating the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiatives Program plans and Renewable Portfolio Standards to include benchmarks beyond 2030 and report its findings to the legislature. (HB1939 HD1)
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EEP, CPC |
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RELATING TO TRAVEL INSURANCE. Establishes a limited lines travel insurance producer license for producers selling, soliciting, or negotiating travel insurance through a licensed insurer. Authorizes travel retailers to offer the insurance if registered by a limited lines travel insurance producer.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. Prohibits (1) using computer software to circumvent online ticket purchase processes for the purpose of ticket scalping; and (2) selling or offering to sell event tickets for more than the face value of the tickets, excluding taxes and reasonable service charges. Makes violations unfair or deceptive practices in the conduct of trade or commerce. (HD1)
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CPC |
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RELATING TO SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT FOR MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT. Adds definitions for clarity. Requires a mortgage loan originator company to be open during specified regular business hours to the public and for examination or investigation by the commissioner. Deletes exemptions for individuals facilitating mortgage loans for their family members and family property. Clarifies that a branch manager may not oversee more than one branch office or principal place of business. Excludes certain information included in NMLS from confidentiality provisions of the law.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO SALE OF GRAFFITI MATERIALS. Requires all persons offering aerosol spray paint containers for sale to restrict public access to the containers so that access to them cannot be gained without employee assistance. Effective July 1, 2014.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION BENEFITS. Ensures personal injury protection benefits remain consistent with prepaid health care plans by clearly specifying requirements for the reimbursement of drugs, supplies, and materials.
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CPC |
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RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS. Clarifies that an association's duty to report to the department of taxation is limited to the relevant information an association actually receives from a transient accommodation operator. Limits the fines imposed on an association while also holding an owner or operator of a transient accommodation accountable for failure to report.
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CPC |
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As this is a decision making meeting only, no public testimony will be accepted.
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 at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6196.
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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