HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
                 THE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE
                  REGULAR SESSION OF 1999

       COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMMERCE
                   Rep. Ron Menor, Chair
              Rep. Marilyn B. Lee, Vice Chair

  Rep. Romy M. Cachola          Rep. Jerry L. Chang
  Rep. Nestor R. Garcia         Rep. Robert N. Herkes
  Rep. Kenneth T. Hiraki        Rep. Sol Kaho'ohalahala
  Rep. Hermina M. Morita        Rep. Roy M. Takumi
  Rep. Terry Nui Yoshinaga      Rep. Chris Halford
  Rep. Jim Rath                 Rep. Cynthia H. Thielen
  Rep. Paul Whalen

                     NOTICE OF HEARING

        DATE:    Wednesday, March 31, 1999

        TIME:    2:00 P.M.

        PLACE:   Conference Room 325, State Capitol

                        A G E N D A

SB 27    RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION          TRN, CPC
      Removes the requirement that an owner of a vehicle in
      storage present a certificate of inspection that is
      issued after the recording of storage, if the
      certificate of inspection expired during the period of
      storage.

SB 1280  RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS                      TRN, CPC
      Provides the Public Utilities Commission with the
      flexibility needed to address demands for services where
      existing carriers are not able to meet the need due to
      unpredictable circumstances.

SB 134   RELATING TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE                     HLT, CPC
SD 1,    Amends the definition of "certified substance abuse
HD 1     staff" to add psychiatrists with added qualifications in
      addiction psychiatry.

SB 1460  RELATING CERTIFIED SUBSTANCE ABUSE STAFF        HLT, CPC
      Adds to definition of "certified substance abuse staff"
      psychologists who hold a current certification from the
      American Psychological Association College of
      Professional Psychology in the treatment of alcohol and
      other psychoactive substance use disorders.

SB 675   RELATING TO CONTRACTORS' LICENSES               EDB, CPC
SD 1,    Requires a state contracting license for federal
HD 1     construction projects in Hawaii to the extent allowed
      under federal law.

 
SB 1071  RELATING TO SECURITIES                          EDB, CPC
SD 1,    Enables small businesses to obtain increased access to
HD 1     growth capital by allowing a new form of equity
      financing, the Small Corporate Offerings Registration
      (SCOR) system.

HCR 11   URGING COUNSELORS, CLERGY OF ALL RELIGIONS, FAITH
HR 14    HEALERS, AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL TO INTEGRATE
      SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL COUNSELING SERVICES INTO THE
      HEALTH CARE SYSTEM                              HLT, CPC

HCR 12   URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MEDQUEST
HR 15    DIVISION, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND HEALTH INSURERS TO
HD 1     MAKE HOSPICE CARE AVAILABLE AND EXPEDIENTLY TO THE DYING
                                                 HLT, CPC. FIN

HCR 61   REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A TASK FORCE ON THE CREATION
HR 51    OF A UNIFORM EXPORT LOGO FOR HAWAII COMMODITIES         
                                                 AGR, CPC, FIN

HCR 101  REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO DETERMINE THE
HR 93    EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HAWAII INSURANCE BUREAU'S FIRE
      RATING PROGRAM                                  CPC, FIN

HCR 170  REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF MANDATORY
      HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND
      SUBSTANCE ABUSE                            CPC, LMG, FIN

HCR 227  REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
HR 203   TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY FORCE PLACED INSURANCE
                                                      CPC, FIN

                 DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 45 COPIES OF
THEIR TESTIMONY 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO:  (1)  THE
COMMITTEE'S OFFICE IN ROOM 320, 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 IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.

IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2"
X 11" SHEET.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE CONSUMER
PROTECTION AND COMMERCE OFFICE AT 586-6150.

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 CPC OFFICE 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO
ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.


                               _______________________________
                               Rep. Ron Menor
                               Chair