HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey, Chair |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Chris Lee |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
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Rep. Romy M. Cachola |
Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
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Rep. Richard Creagan |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, April 02, 2014 |
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TIME: |
2:05 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The following measure(s) were previously heard on March 17, 2014.
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RELATING TO SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT FOR MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT. Adds and amends definitions for clarity. Deletes exemptions for individuals facilitating mortgage loans for family members and family property. Clarifies requirements for branch managers. Requires a mortgage loan originator company to be open for business during posted business hours. Authorizes the commissioner of financial institutions or the commissioner's representative to conduct examinations or investigations of a mortgage loan originator company during regular business hours. Excludes certain information included in NMLS from confidentiality provisions of the law. Makes various housekeeping amendments. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)
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CPC |
The following measure(s) were previously heard on March 31, 2014.
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RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION. Authorizes the state fire council to establish minimum qualifications, testing, certification, and credentialing for individuals conducting maintenance testing of fire extinguishers and fire protection and fire alarm systems. Authorizes the state fire council to implement statewide memoranda of understanding and agreements for the effective use of fire and life safety resources. (SD1)
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CPC |
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RELATING TO NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS. Requires naturopathic physicians to complete a minimum of thirty-five hours of continuing education courses, including a minimum of fifteen hours of pharmacology, during each licensing renewal biennium, beginning December 31, 2017. Effective July 1, 2150. (SB2577 HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES. Amends various sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to enable advanced practice registered nurses to practice to the fullest extent of their training and education. (SD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO CONTINUING COMPETENCY FOR NURSES. Requires licensed registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to submit evidence of continuing competency at each renewal period, beginning on July, 2017. Requires the department of commerce and consumer affairs, in collaboration with the center for nursing, to convene a stakeholder group to address any outstanding issues associated with the implementation of the continuing competence requirements for nurses and report to the legislature. (SB2490 HD1)
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HLT, CPC |
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RELATING TO REAL ESTATE. Proposed HD1: For real estate licensure, allows Real Estate Commission to waive one year of the three-year experience as a full-time Hawaii licensed real estate salesperson associated with a Hawaii-licensed real estate broker requirement, with proof of full-time experience in the real estate field for five years up to the time of experience certification. (SB41 HD1 PROPOSED)
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CPC |
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RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ACT. Proposed HD2: Establishes the office of small business regulatory review. Requires the director to submit an annual report to the legislature. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism to provide the Board adequate financial and administrative support.
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EDB, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF TELEDENTISTRY FOR VULNERABLE AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN THE STATE AND TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO THE PRACTICE OF TELEDENTISTRY IN THE STATE.
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HLT, CPC |
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RECOGNIZING AND DESIGNATING THE HAWAII HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE AS THE ONLY FULLY OPERATIONAL, STATEWIDE HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE OPERATING IN HAWAII.
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HLT, CPC |
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ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE STRATEGIES TO ALLOW DOGS IN PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS AND BARS.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE REGULATION OF VETERINARY TECHNICIANS AND THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY.
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CPC |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO ISSUE AN EXECUTIVE ORDER REQUIRING STATE AGENCIES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS TO POST MEETING MINUTES ON THE WEBSITE OF THE AGENCY, BOARD, OR COMMISSION WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE MEETING.
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URGING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS FOR AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES THAT PRODUCE FOOD FOR LOCAL CONSUMPTION AND TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE INCENTIVES FOR AGRICULTURAL USES THAT MAY BE SHIFTED TO OFF-PEAK TIMES OR MAY BE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN DEMAND RESPONSE TO THE BENEFIT OF THE ELECTRIC GRID.
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EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO RECOMMEND LEGISLATION OR CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO DEVELOP CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS BETWEEN THE STATE AND COMMUNICATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS AS TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR COMMUNICATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE.
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EDB, WAL, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO WORK WITH CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES TO REVIEW THE PREREQUISITES FOR OBTAINING PERMIT APPROVAL FOR DEVELOPMENTS AT THE STATE AND COUNTY LEVELS.
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EDB, CPC |
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URGING CONGRESS, HAWAII FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND HAWAII BUSINESSES TO ADOPT LEGISLATION, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES TO USE IDENTITY THEFT-RESISTANT CREDIT CARDS.
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CPC |
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Copies of the proposed HD1 are available in room 320 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov.
Copies of the proposed HD2 are available in room 320 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov.
As this is a decision making meeting only, no public testimony will be accepted.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6160 at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6196.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" website at www.capitoltv.org or call 536-2100.
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________________________________________ Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey Chair |
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