THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2018
COMMITTEE
ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HEALTH
Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair
Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice-Chair
MEASURES DEFERRED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2018
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DATE:
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Tuesday, February 13, 2018
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TIME:
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10:00 AM
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PLACE:
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Conference Room 229
State Capitol
415 South Beretania Street
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DECISION MAKING ON THE
FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):
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SB3008
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO PAYDAY LENDING.
Transitions from lump sum deferred deposit transactions to installment-based
small dollar loan transactions. Specifies various consumer protection
requirements for small dollar loans. Beginning January 1, 2019, requires
licensure for small dollar lenders that offer small dollar loans to
consumers. Specifies licensing requirements for small dollar lenders.
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CPH, WAM
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SB2648
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Makes various updates to the structure and operations of the public utilities
commission to increase efficiency and effectiveness, including: establishing
guiding principles; establishing docket review and decision-making processes;
permitting teleconference and videoconference abilities; specifying senior
staff members who must file public financial disclosures; beginning 01/01/19,
increasing the number of commissioners to five; updating the composition of
the commission; specifying training requirements; clarifying commissioners'
ability to appoint and employ staff; clarifying the roles of the executive
officer and chief counsel; permitting neighbor island members to receive per
diem compensation and compensation for travel expenses; and requiring the
commission to report to the legislature regarding certain staff duties.
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CPH, WAM
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SB2649
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires open deliberation of the adjudicatory functions of the public
utilities commission.
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CPH, JDC
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SB2704
Status and Testimony
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RELATING TO WIRELESS BROADBAND FACILITIES.
Establishes a process to upgrade and support next generation wireless
broadband infrastructure throughout the State. Establishes a permitting,
application, review, and approval process for wireless service providers to
install wireless facilities on state or county owned utility poles, or
install associated utility poles, in the right of way. Applies to permit
applications filed with the State or county after 12/31/2018.
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ETT/CPH, WAM
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No testimony will be accepted.
FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and
measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both
underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the
agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 808-586-6070.