THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair |
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Senator Brian T. Taniguchi, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 |
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9:30am |
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Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE. Voids any rental agreement provision that allows for eviction of a tenant for using medical marijuana unless the agreement allows for eviction for smoking tobacco and the medical marijuana is smoked or where a condominium property regime or planned community association prohibits the medical use of marijuana. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1503 HD1)
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RELATING TO JUDGMENT LIENS. Clarifies that money judgments are considered valid liens against all real property, including registered property, when recorded in the bureau of conveyances.
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CPN, JDL |
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RELATING TO MORTGAGE RESCUE FRAUD. Clarifies definition of "distressed property consultant" and specifies that attorneys must be licensed by, and engaged in the practice of law in, the State of Hawaii in order to fall within the class of exceptions to the definition of "distressed property consultant".
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RELATING TO MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES. Requires that an affirmation be filed with the court at the time a mortgage foreclosure action is commenced.
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RELATING TO FORECLOSURES. Specifies parties other than unit owners who may be served notice by publication and posting of nonjudicial foreclosure.
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CPN |
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Clarifies the Real Estate Commission's enforcement authority by authorizing the award of attorneys' fees and, in certain cases, authorizing the commission discretionary power to decline to bring enforcement actions. Removes board's ability to close meetings and deny participation to association members. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB2401 HD2)
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RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS. Provides that condominium associations may call for the review and discharge of a managing agent hired by the association upon a majority vote by the association members. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2656 HD1)
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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_____________________________________ Senator Rosalyn H. Baker Chair |
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