THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2002
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COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING |
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Senator Ron Menor, Chair |
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Senator Matt Matsunaga, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 15, 2002 |
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TIME: |
9:00 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 2497 SD1 (SSCR2065) |
RELATING TO HYPNOTHERAPISTS. Licenses hypnotherapists. Establishes a board of hypnotherapy in the department of commerce and consumer affairs. Establishes examination requirements. Provides for reciprocity. |
HHS, CPH, WAM |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
No testimony will be accepted for the following bills:
DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
(Deferred from Monday, February 11, 2002)
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SB 2303 |
RELATING TO INJURY TO PUBLIC UTILITY PROPERTY. Increases the measure of damages to treble damages for damage to public utility property. |
CPH, JDC |
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SB 2975 |
RELATING TO LIENS. Extends time for filing a mechanic's and materialman's lien from 45 to 90 days. |
CPH, JDC |
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SB 3040 |
RELATING TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE. Requires all, not only financial, records of a captive insurance company to be treated as confidential by the insurance commissioner. |
CPH, JDC |
DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
(Deferred from Tuesday, February 12, 2002)
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SB 2010 |
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. Creates a state pharmaceutical assistance program pilot program for residents 62 years and older, in counties having a population density of less than 75 per square mile, with incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty level, and who do not qualify for Medicaid. |
CPH, WAM |
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SB 2469 |
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services (DHS) for the purpose of paying $1 for each prescription written for an individual whose income is at or below 300 per cent of the federal poverty level; provided that DHS obtains a waiver from the federal government to provide prescription drugs at Medicaid rates for qualified individuals. |
CPH, WAM |
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SB 2519 |
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. Creates a state pharmaceutical discount program for residents who lack drug insurance coverage or are uninsured; directs State to lower prescription drug prices by negotiating rebates from drug manufacturers and discounts from retail pharmacies for Rx program. Directs State to negotiate supplemental Medicaid rebates from drug manufacturers and discounts from retail pharmacies on drugs covered by Medicaid. |
CPH, WAM |
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SB 2520 |
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. Establishes the Hawaii Rx Program to make prescription drugs more affordable to all residents of the State. |
CPH, WAM |
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SB 2726 |
RELATING TO CEMETERY AND FUNERAL TRUSTS. Allows the Director to contract with private consultants to assist in the review of cemetery and pre-need funeral authority license applications, regulatory issues, and related documentation. |
CPH, WAM |
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SB 2728 |
RELATING TO ESCROW DEPOSITORIES. Removes a redundant provision in procedures dealing with the voluntary termination of escrow depository operations. |
CPH |
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SB 2701 |
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE PREVENTION OF THE FILING OF FRIVOLOUS FINANCING STATEMENTS. Prevents the filing of frivolous financing statements with the bureau of conveyances by assuring that the filing of the financing statements are authorized by the debtors |
CPH |
Persons wishing to testify on SB 2497 and SB 3054 should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 219, State Capitol 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6740.
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________________________________________ Senator Ron Menor Chair |