THE SENATE

THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2020

 

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HEALTH

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair

Senator Stanley Chang, Vice Chair

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

 

DATE:

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

TIME:

9:30 AM

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

HB 1602, HD1

      (HSCR788-20)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO HUMAN REMAINS.

Includes the use of natural organic reduction as a method for the disposal of human remains.  Amends the procedures for the resolution of disputes regarding the right of disposition, the right to rely and act upon written instructions in a funeral service agreement or similar document, and provisions for the disposition of a decedent's remains and recovery of reasonable expenses to include natural organic reduction facilities.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (HD1)

 

CPH, JDC

HB 2562, HD2

      (HSCR1018-20)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.

Specifies the manner in which a member of a board of a planned community association or condominium association may resign.  Limits a planned community association board's ability to fill a vacancy.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (HD2)

 

CPH, JDC

HB 2563, HD1

      (HSCR1014-20)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.

Exempts planned community associations from certain requirements regarding cumulative voting for and the removal of directors under the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act.  Takes effect on 7/1/2050.  (HD1)

 

CPH, JDC

HB 2323, HD2

      (HSCR799-20)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE LOAN RECOVERY FUND.

Expands the pool of persons eligible to receive restitution from the Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund.  Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to issue orders for restitution.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (HD2)

 

CPH, WAM

HB 2454, HD1

      (HSCR931-20)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO CRITICAL ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes the offense of criminal trespass on critical electrical infrastructure.  Takes effect on 7/1/2050.  (HD1)

 

CPH, JDC

HB 2726, HD1

      (HSCR880-20)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Includes certain spirits-based beverages in the definition of cooler beverage.  Establishes a separate tax rate for beer for small craft producer pubs.  Takes effect on 7/1/2112.  (HD1)

 

CPH, WAM/JDC

HB 1109, HD1

      (HSCR877)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY.

Establishes procedures and eligibility criteria for a privilege to practice public accountancy in this State for public accountants and certified public accountants licensed in another state with comparable education, examination, and experience requirements.  Subjects all holders of a privilege to practice to the regulatory and enforcement jurisdiction of the Board of Accountancy.  (HB1109 HD1)

 

CPH, WAM

HB 1678, HD1

      (HSCR973-20)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO MUSICAL PERFORMANCES.

Prohibits a person from advertising or conducting a live musical performance or production through the use of a false, deceptive, or misleading affiliation, connection, or association with a performing group and recording group.  Allows a court to grant restitution.  Effective 7/1/2030.  (HD1)

 

CPH, JDC/WAM

 

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

 

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FOR AMENDED NOTICES:  Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored.  If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.

 

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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker

Chair