HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2019
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Rep. Takashi Ohno, Chair |
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Rep. Dale T. Kobayashi, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. Sam Satoru Kong |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
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NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 7, 2019 |
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11:31 a.m. |
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Conference Room 430 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The following measure(s) were previously heard on February 5, 2019 9:30 a.m.
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RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY. Establishes procedures for an out-of-state individual licensed as a certified public accountant or certain accountancy firms to be granted practice privileges in this State by the board of public accountancy if the licensee or firm meets certain qualifications and requirements for substantial equivalency. Makes conforming amendments to the laws relating to public accountancy to reflect practice privileges.
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IAC, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS. Except for requirements under federal law and section 269-7 and 269-16.9, exempts a public utility providing basic exchange service to every county in the State or any affiliate or parent of such public utility from chapter 269 and the jurisdiction of the PUC and consumer advocate. Exempts a public utility providing basic exchange service to every county in the State from financial report requirements. Repeals language requiring approval of the PUC prior to a telecommunications carrier charging a higher rate for basic exchange service than the rate included in the carrier's filed tariff. Allows any public utility providing basic exchange service to every county in the State to issue stocks and stock certificates, bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness payable at periods of more than twelve months after the date thereof, for any purpose, without securing approval of the PUC. Exempts telecommunications carriers from utility rate regulation and ratemaking procedures and provisions relating to valuations, regulatory flexibility for effectively competitive services, cross-subsidies, and access to advanced services. Allows any public utility providing basic exchange service to every county in the State to sell, lease, assign, dispose of, or encumber its property by any means without approval of the PUC, provided that the utility notifies the PUC in writing of such a transaction within 30 days. Exempts any transactions by public utilities providing basic exchange service to every county in the State from provisions regulating relations with an affiliated interest and contracts with affiliates filed and subject to PUC action and issuance of voting stock restrictions.
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RELATING TO SELF-SERVICE STORAGE. Authorizes the sale of stored property insurance by self-service storage facility owners under certain conditions. Requires self-service storage facility owners to hold a limited lines license in order to sell, solicit, or offer coverage under a stored property insurance policy.
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IAC, CPC, FIN |
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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 586-9415 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.
For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-9415.
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________________________________________ Rep. Takashi Ohno Chair |
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