Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keohokalole, Jarrett

Chair
Senate District 24

Hawai‘i State Capitol, Room 205
Phone: 808-587-7215
Fax: 808-587-7220
[email protected]

Fukunaga, Carol

Vice Chair
Senate District 11

Hawai‘i State Capitol, Room 216
Phone: 808-586-6460
Fax: 808-586-6461
[email protected]

Members

Angus L.K. McKelvey
Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III
Brenton Awa

Angus L.K. McKelvey

Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III

Brenton Awa

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Measures in 2025

Measure and Title
SB14 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB32 RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
SB49 SD1 RELATING TO TERMINAL ILLNESSES.
SB50 SD1 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB57 RELATING TO CORPORATIONS.
SB62 RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB64 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB77 RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDS.
SB108 SD1 RELATING TO VESSELS.
SB135 RELATING TO THE LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.
SB149 RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.
SB153 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB154 RELATING TO EVICTION RECORDS.
SB155 RELATING TO EVICTIONS.
SB158 RELATING TO PUBLIC BANKING.
SB166 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB170 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION ESTABLISHING THE RIGHT TO OWN ONE'S OWN DATA.
SB172 RELATING TO LIQUOR.
SB174 RELATING TO FIREARMS AMMUNITION.
SB182 SD1 RELATING TO SERVICE DISRUPTIONS.
SB189 SD1 RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
SB202 SD1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB214 RELATING TO INCOME.
SB215 SD1 RELATING TO TOWING COMPANIES.
SB251 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
SB259 SD1 RELATING TO RECORDKEEPING.
SB274 RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
SB293 RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
SB306 RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
SB314 RELATING TO TAX HAVEN ABUSE.
SB316 RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE IN HOUSING SUBDIVISIONS.
SB317 RELATING TO LACTATION CONSULTANTS.
SB318 RELATING TO GENETIC INFORMATION.
SB331 RELATING TO THE CONTRACTOR REPAIR ACT.
SB347 RELATING TO LANDLORD-TENANT LAW.
SB348 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM ANTITRUST PRE-MERGER NOTIFICATION ACT.
SB351 RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
SB362 RELATING TO DIGITAL CURRENCY.
SB365 RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
SB370 RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
SB392 RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
SB395 RELATING TO LEAD POISONING.
SB398 SD1 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL FEES.
SB404 RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
SB429 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
SB432 RELATING TO EQUITABLE GENDER REPRESENTATION ON CORPORATE BOARDS.
SB445 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB456 SD1 RELATING TO BED BUGS.
SB463 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB464 RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB474 SD1 RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB475 RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
SB500 SD1 RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
SB503 RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
SB514 RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
SB515 RELATING TO THE SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES FEE PROGRAM.
SB525 RELATING TO MANDATORY PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE AND CONSENT IN CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE CREMATION SERVICES.
SB573 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB579 RELATING TO DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES.
SB586 SD1 RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
SB591 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB592 RELATING TO TAXATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.
SB600 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB603 SD1 RELATING TO VETERANS.
SB606 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
SB608 SD1 RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS.
SB612 SD1 RELATING TO RENT TO BUILD EQUITY.
SB620 RELATING TO HEMP.
SB640 RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
SB679 RELATING TO HURRICANE SHELTERS.
SB683 SD1 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB696 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
HB350 HD2 RELATING TO ENERGY.
SB699 RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
SB707 RELATING TO LAVA ZONE INSURANCE.
SB708 RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB713 RELATING TO MEDICAID.
SB714 RELATING TO MEDICAID.
SB724 RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER REDEMPTION.
SB726 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
SB743 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB757 SD1 RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
SB765 SD1 RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.
SB782 RELATING TO YOUTH AND ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
SB793 RELATING TO HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS.
SB795 RELATING TO AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR.
SB800 RELATING TO REGULATION OF LICENSED OCCUPATIONS.
SB831 RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
SB832 RELATING TO INSURER PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
SB842 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
HB528 HD1 RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDS.
SB885 RELATING TO COMMERCE.
SB886 RELATING TO COMMERCE.
SB887 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB888 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB889 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB893 SD1 RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.
SB945 RELATING TO DOULAS.
SB953 RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
SB972 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB977 RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
SB978 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB979 RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
SB980 RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
SB994 RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
SB996 SD1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SB1015 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB1020 RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
SB1026 RELATING TO PET INSURANCE.
SB1034 SD1 RELATING TO THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY.
SB1037 RELATING TO CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION.
SB1056 RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
SB1067 SD1 RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
SB1069 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
SB1070 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
SB1123 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB1124 SD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB756 HD2 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1135 RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
SB1136 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB1148 RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
SB1151 RELATING TO ASSISTED REPRODUCTION.
SB1161 RELATING TO NON-COMPETE CLAUSES.
SB1162 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB1167 RELATING TO THE HAWAII HURRICANE RELIEF FUND.
SB1179 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
SB1180 RELATING TO THE STATE AUDITOR.
SB1196 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB1203 RELATING TO COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS.
SB1209 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
SB1213 RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SERVICE OF PROCESS.
HB893 HD1 RELATING TO FIREARMS.
SB1224 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB1237 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
SB1243 SD1 RELATING TO FOREIGN MEDICAL GRADUATES.
SB1256 RELATING TO SERVICE CHARGES.
SB1265 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
SB1270 RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
HB979 HD1 RELATED TO SUMMARY POSSESSION.
SB1280 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB1286 SD1 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
HB983 HD1 RELATING TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
SCR2 REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO CONDUCT A STATEWIDE STUDY ON TITLE INSURANCE.
SB1311 RELATING TO SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC.
SB1368 RELATING TO THE MONEY TRANSMITTERS MODERNIZATION ACT.
SB1371 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAM.
SB1372 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION'S OPERATING BUDGET.
SB1374 MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
SB1375 RELATING TO THE STRENGTHEN HAWAII HOMES PROGRAM.
SB1376 RELATING TO THE STABILIZATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE.
SB1404 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1416 RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING EVICTIONS.
SB1435 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1495 SD1 RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
SB1498 RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
SB1505 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1519 RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
GM596 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Hawai'i Hurricane Relief Fund, Gubernatorial Nominee, BLAIR AKIONA, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.
SB1525 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1534 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1542 RELATING TO AGE VERIFICATION FOR APP DEVELOPERS AND APP STORES ACT.
SB1551 RELATING TO PLASTIC.
SB1552 RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
SB1561 RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
SB1565 RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
SB1569 SD1 RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
SB1576 RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
SB1584 RELATING TO ADULT CONTENT.
HB1334 HD3 SD1 RELATING TO MEAT DONATION.
SB1590 RELATING TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
SB1595 RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS.
SB1613 SD1 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
SB1618 RELATING TO JOURNALISM.
SB1623 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
SB1625 RELATING TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
SB1633 SD1 RELATING TO HEMP.
SB1635 RELATING TO LICENSURE.
SB1650 RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS.
SB1655 RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HEMP PRODUCTS.
SR10 SD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF LACTATION CONSULTANT LICENSURE.
SCR14 SD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF LACTATION CONSULTANT LICENSURE.
HCR24 HD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION MANAGERS.
HCR45 HD1 URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETE TRANSFER OF ITS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OVER MOTOR CARRIERS AND OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING WATER CARRIERS, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
SR66 REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE INSTITUTIONAL NETWORKS ON EACH ISLAND OF THE STATE TO DETERMINE ACTUAL COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE.
SCR83 REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE INSTITUTIONAL NETWORKS ON EACH ISLAND OF THE STATE TO DETERMINE ACTUAL COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE.
HCR158 HD1 REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP LANDLORD-TENANT CODE IMPROVEMENTS TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF HOUSING IN HAWAII.
SR161 SUPPORTING THE REACTIVATION OF THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY WITH STATUTORY MANDATES THAT SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE THE TRANSITION OF THE STATE'S HEALTH INSURANCE PAYMENT SYSTEM INTO A SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
SR168 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION'S OVERSIGHT OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT ENTITIES UNDER CHAPTER 514B, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE COMMISSION'S OVERSIGHT OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT ENTITIES AND RELATED ISSUES.
SCR187 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION'S OVERSIGHT OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT ENTITIES UNDER CHAPTER 514B, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE COMMISSION'S OVERSIGHT OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT ENTITIES AND RELATED ISSUES.
SCR201 SUPPORTING THE REACTIVATION OF THE HAWAII HEALTH AUTHORITY WITH STATUTORY MANDATES THAT SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE THE TRANSITION OF THE STATE'S HEALTH INSURANCE PAYMENT SYSTEM INTO A SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
SCR216 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INCREASE REIMBURSEMENT RATES TO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS FOR SERVICES TO MED-QUEST RECIPIENTS.
SCR226 URGING THE MED-QUEST DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE MEDICAID 1915(C) HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WAIVER.
SR191 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INCREASE REIMBURSEMENT RATES TO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS FOR SERVICES TO MED-QUEST RECIPIENTS.
SR201 URGING THE MED-QUEST DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE MEDICAID 1915(C) HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES WAIVER.
GM756 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Psychology, Gubernatorial Nominee, LIANNE PHILHOWER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

News Show Archived

Friday, November 8, 2024

CPN-PSM-EET Informational Briefing on HECO's Wildfire Risk Plan

On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Senate Committees on Commerce and Consumer Protection, Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs, and Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism held an informational briefing to receive an update from Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) regarding their Wildfire Mitigation Plan, which was ordered by the Public Utilities Commission on September 13, 2024, and is due on January 10, 2025.

HECO highlighted two initiatives during their presentation:

•	High-resolution video cameras equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) for early wildfire detection. AI cameras provide real-time video feeds, which are available to the public. To view the live camera feeds, visit: https://alertwest.live/cameras

•	Weather stations in wildfire-prone areas to monitor critical environmental conditions, including wind, temperature, and humidity. This network, designed to improve predictions and responses to fire weather, can be viewed here: https://mesowest.utah.edu/cgi-bin/droman/mesomap.cgi?state=HI&rawsflag=3

Hearing Notice
Presentation Materials
Live Stream

Friday, June 21, 2024

Department of Agriculture Informational Briefing

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Senate Committees on Commerce and Consumer Protection and on Agriculture and Environment held an informational briefing with the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) to explain to the committees and the public all action taken to hold businesses or individuals accountable for propagating the spread of dangerous invasive pests, such as LFA in the state.

Hearing notice
Live stream

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Informational Briefing on Wildfire Risk Mitigation

On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Senate Committees on Commerce and Consumer Protection and on Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs held an informational briefing to receive an update from the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) and Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) regarding their plans to address wildfire risk mitigation.

Hearing notice
Live stream
Presentation Materials

Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Updated Wednesday, May 1, 2024

02-01-24 CPN-HHS-AEN Informational Briefing Testimony Presentation

On Thursday, February 1, 2024, the Senate Committees on Commerce and Consumer Protection, Health and Human Services, and Agriculture and Environment held an informational briefing to hear from the Department of Health, Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation on the implementation of Act 263 (2023), including the status of its administrative rules making process. The committees also received updates from the Department of the Attorney General, and from Gillian Schauer, Executive Director of the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA), on national trends in regulating hemp and cannabinoids.

A supplemental, prerecorded interview with Steven Crowley of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission was provided to the committee by the Department of the Attorney General and referenced during its presentation. Click here to view the video..

Briefing Materials

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

CPN Committee is piloting new hearing procedures for the 2024 legislative session

Effective upon the 2024 legislative session:

•	CPN hearing notices will be publicly posted 96 hours (4 days) before the scheduled hearing.
•	Written testimony received up to 48 hours before the specified start time indicated on the hearing notice will be considered timely.
•	Timely testimony will be posted on the legislature’s website 24 hours prior to the hearing.

It's important to note that this is a pilot and these procedures may be altered subject to the rules and the Chair's discretion.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

DCCA Follow-Up Responses to the September 28, 2023 Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection (CPN) Informational Briefing in Lahaina, Maui

On October 2nd, 2023, CPN Chair, Senator Keohokalole, issued a letter addressed to Director Nadine Ando of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) requesting that the Department respond to concerns that arose during the CPN Committee info briefing held in Lahiana, Maui on September 28th, 2023. You can view the DCCA's response letter here.

Thursday, October 5, 2023