STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 770
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2023
RE: H.B. No. 24
H.D. 1
Honorable Scott K. Saiki
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Second State Legislature
Regular Session of 2023
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce, to which was referred H.B. No. 24, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO WATER COMMON CARRIERS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that existing law relating to the Public Utilities Commission's regulatory approval process for water carriers could be interpreted to require the Commission to approve long-term leases of any type or amount, which could result in delays in the transport of necessary goods throughout the State. Your Committee notes that no other entity regulated by the Public Utilities Commission is required to obtain the Commission's approval before entering into a lease of more than three years. This measure ensures that consumers receive their goods in a timely manner and provides parity in the lease approval processes across entities regulated by the Public Utilities Commission.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 24, H.D. 1, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce,
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____________________________ MARK M. NAKASHIMA, Chair |
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