HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2018
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Rep. Takashi Ohno, Chair |
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Rep. Isaac W. Choy, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Romy M. Cachola |
Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi |
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Rep. Beth Fukumoto |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
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Rep. Matthew S. LoPresti |
Rep. Gene Ward |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Wednesday, January 31, 2018 |
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9:00 AM |
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Conference Room 429 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO THE CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD. Amends the composition of and sets residency requirements for members of the Contractors License Board (Board). Specifies that the protection of the public shall be of the highest priority of the Board in the exercise of the Board's licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions.
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IAC, CPC |
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS. Prohibits motor vehicle insurers from charging insureds an additional fee for repairs made with original equipment manufacturer parts if the vehicle manufacturer recommends original equipment manufacturer parts.
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IAC, CPC |
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RELATING TO MASSAGE THERAPY. Exempts individuals specializing in only foot, hand, and outer ear manipulation from licensure as a massage therapist.
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IAC, CPC |
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RELATING TO BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS. Regulates broadband internet service providers to ensure a free and open Internet. Establishes a task force to examine the costs and benefits of creating a state-owned public utility company to provide broadband internet service.
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IAC, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO BOARDS. Removes the word "Examiners" from the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Board of Dental Examiners, Board of Examiners in Optometry, and Board of Veterinary Examiners. Renames the boards with titles that accurately reflect their scope and duties.
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IAC, CPC |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· 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
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________________________________________ Rep. Takashi Ohno Chair |
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