THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING

Senator Ron Menor, Chair

Senator Matt Matsunaga, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Tuesday, February 26, 2002

TIME:

9:00 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 016

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 2075

SD1

(SSCR2035)

RELATING TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS.

Allows licensed dental hygienist to practice under the direct or general supervision of a licensed dentist providing dental services in a public health setting. Prohibits direct reimbursements to licensed dental hygienists. (SD1)

HHS, CPH

     

SB 2106

SD1

(SSCR2020)

RELATING TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS .

Removes sunset on the marriage and family therapy law; authorizes reciprocity for marriage and family therapists; repeals exemptions dealing with overlapping occupations; repeals violations of certain ethical standards as grounds for discipline. (SD1)

HHS, CPH

     

SB 2762

SD1

(SSCR2314)

RELATING TO THE SUNSET CLAUSE FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS.

Repeals the "sunset" provision contained in Act 202, SLH 1988, as amended by Act 111, SLH 1994, Act 78, SLH 1998, and Act 18, SLH 1999. (SD1)

HHS, CPH

     

SB 2087

SD1

(SSCR2306)

RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY.

Redefines pharmacy to include a wide range of activities. (SD1)

HHS, CPH

     

SB 2304

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Replaces references to rate increase with "major rate increase". Adds definition of "major rate increase."

CPH

     

SB 410

SD2

(SSCR2388)

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Amends legal requirements for interisland transfer of vehicles. (SD2)

TMG, CPH

     

SB 2734

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.

Reduces regulatory requirements for commercial employment agencies by eliminating the requirement to license branch offices, exempting employer paid fee agencies from having to post a bond, and eliminating the requirement of employment agencies filing a yearly schedule of placement fees.

CPH

     

SB 2134

(SSCR2296)

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Repeals sunset date allowing P.U.C. exemption for transporters of seed corn to processing facilities.

TMG/AGT, CPH

     

SB 2768

SD1

(SSCR2277)

RELATING TO ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Adds the requirements of the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act rules to the design requirements for State and county construction projects; clarifies application of state law to federal projects.

TMG/TIA, CPH

     

SB 2890

SD1

(SSCR2262)

RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS.

Allows time sharing units and plans on property where an existing hotel is a valid non-conforming use under county ordinance; provided that hotel has at least sixty units and forty per cent are in apartment use for counties over 500,000. (SD1)

TIA, CPH

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify 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 THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6740.

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Senator Ron Menor

Chair