STAND. COM. REP. NO. 426-20

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2020

RE: H.B. No. 1651

H.D. 1

Honorable Scott K. Saiki

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce, to which was referred H.B. No. 1651, H.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO VEHICLE INSPECTIONS,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to statutorily establish certain certification, renewal, and violation processes for vehicle inspectors who conduct vehicle safety inspections under the Department of Transportation.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from one individual. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from the Department of Transportation.

Your Committee finds that vehicle inspectors serve an important function in the State by certifying the safety of vehicles in Hawaii. This measure codifies the process by which vehicle inspectors earn and renew their certification and are penalized for improper inspections.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1651, H.D. 1, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce,

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ROY M. TAKUMI, Chair