HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Rep. Hermina Morita, Chair

Rep. Brian Schatz, Vice Chair

Rep. Helene Hale

Rep. Kika Bukoski

Rep. Ken Ito

Rep. Mindy Jaffe

Rep. Ezra Kanoho

Rep. Colleen Meyer

Rep. Blake Oshiro

Rep. Cynthia Thielen

COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMMERCE

Rep. Kenneth T. Hiraki, Chair

Rep. Jerry Chang, Vice Chair

Rep. Lei Ahu Isa

Rep. Terry Nui Yoshinaga

Rep. Ed Case

Rep. Joe Gomes

Rep. Ezra Kanoho

Rep. Mindy Jaffe

Rep. Hermina Morita

Rep. Barbara Marumoto

Rep. Blake Oshiro

Rep. Colleen Meyer

Rep. Joe Souki

Rep. Paul Whalen

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Rep. Eric G. Hamakawa, Chair

Rep. Blake K. Oshiro, Vice Chair

Rep. Lei Ahu Isa

Rep. Terry Nui Yoshinaga

Rep. Ed Case

Rep. Emily J. Auwae

Rep. Jerry Chang

Rep. Joe Gomes

Rep. Ezra Kanoho

Rep. Barbara Marumoto

Rep. Hermina Morita

Rep. Cynthia Thielen

Rep. Joe Souki

Rep. Paul Whalen

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Wednesday, February 6, 2002

TIME:

2:00 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 325

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 2198

RELATING TO GASOLINE.

Requires DBEDT to establish and publish each quarter a maximum wholesale gasoline price in the State based on the average price of crude oil prices in four markets. Prohibits major oil companies from charging more than this maximum price to retailers. Imposes civil penalties.

EEP/CPC/JHA, FIN

HB 2337

RELATING TO PETROLEUM.

Requires wholesale sellers of petroleum products to report quarterly to the attorney general regarding gross profit and loss statements for the previous quarter. Requires the attorney general to review these reports and bring appropriate legal action as necessary, including antitrust actions.

EEP/CPC/JHA

HB 1770

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Regulates oil companies under the public utilities commission.

EEP/CPC, FIN

HB 2338

RELATING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS.

Requires wholesalers of petroleum products in Hawaii to report its earnings to DBEDT on the basis of total gross and net earnings and return on capital employed. Requires companies whose return on capital employed exceeds 15% to pay certain amounts into a petroleum overcharges special fund.

EEP/CPC, FIN

HB 2340

RELATING TO THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY.

Requires, rather than just permits, DBEDT to provide information on the supply and pricing of petroleum products in the State.

EEP/CPC, FIN

HB 2332

RELATING TO PETROLEUM INDUSTRY INFORMATION REPORTING.

Amends definition of "major marketer" to include any individual or corporation that operates more than 2 retail outlets selling gasoline.

EEP/CPC

HB 2333

RELATING TO GASOLINE DEALERS.

Reduces the amount of time a manufacturer or jobber may operate a former dealer operated service station from 24 months to 90 days.

EEP/CPC

HB 2334

RELATING TO PETROLEUM INDUSTRY REPORTING.

Increases the amount of the civil penalty for failing to provide timely statements and informational reports from $500 to $2,000 per day to $10,000 per day.

EEP/CPC/JHA

HB 2335

RELATING TO THE PETROLEUM ADVISORY COUNCIL.

Requires the petroleum advisory council to present monthly reports to the governor on recommended fair prices in Hawaii.

EEP/CPC, FIN

HB 2336

RELATING TO THE PETROLEUM ADVISORY COUNCIL.

Requires the petroleum advisory council to release quarterly reports on the excess profitability of Hawaii gasoline sellers as compared to benchmark markets.

EEP/CPC, FIN
     

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 50 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE EEP COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 425, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS PERSONNEL IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY BE FAXED TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT ARE NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.

IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE EEP COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-8435.

IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

 

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Rep. Kenneth T. Hiraki

Chair

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Rep. Hermina M. Morita

Chair

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Rep. Eric G. Hamakawa

Chair