HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2015

 

COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE

Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey, Chair

Rep. Justin H. Woodson, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Della Au Belatti

Rep. Mark M. Nakashima

Rep. Tom Brower

Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro

Rep. Richard P. Creagan

Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura

Rep. Sharon E. Har

Rep. Gregg Takayama

Rep. Mark J. Hashem

Rep. Ryan I. Yamane

Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami

Rep. Beth Fukumoto Chang

Rep. Chris Lee

Rep. Bob McDermott

 

NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING

 

DATE:

Monday, March 02, 2015

TIME:

2:00pm

PLACE:

Conference Room 325

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A M E N D E D  A G E N D A

 

The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda: HB354 HD1

 

The following measure(s) were previously heard on 02/25/15 at 2:30pm. 

 

HB 293, HD1

(HSCR37)

Status

RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.

Allows those applying for liquor licenses to present a certificate of vendor compliance issued by Hawaii compliance express to establish they do not owe delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest.  (HB293 HD1)

 

EDB, CPC

HB 1090, HD1

(HSCR393)

Status

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS.

Prohibits noncompete agreements and restrictive covenants that forbid post-employment competition for employees of a technology business.  (HB1090 HD1)

 

EDB, CPC

HB 928

Status

RELATING TO THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE.

Clarifies section 269-15(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, so that the Public Utilities Commission may order the Consumer Advocate, rather than the Director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to appear in regulatory proceedings initiated by the Commission to enforce chapter 269, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and related requirements.

 

CPC

HB 848

(HSCR46)

Status

RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.

Clarifies that under the Hawaii Post-Secondary Education Authorization Program, institutions may request an administrative hearing pursuant to chapter 91, HRS, for proceedings concerning denials, suspensions, or terminations.

 

HED, CPC

HB 864, HD1

(HSCR510)

Status

RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.

Amends insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization to allow for expanded applicability.  (HB864 HD1)

 

HLT, CPC

HB 1273, HD1

(HSCR497)

Status

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Includes hydroelectric facilities that generate up to an unspecified limit of kilowatts of electricity as a permissible use on agricultural lands if the hydroelectric facilities are accessory to agricultural activities and if certain other conditions are met.  (HD1)

 

AGR, EEP, CPC

HB 1507, HD1

(HSCR406)

Status

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Establishes a working group to study methods to reduce the use of all disposable bags.  (HB1507 HD1)

 

EEP, CPC

HB 354, HD1

(HSCR53)

Status

RELATING TO NURSES.

Beginning with the July 1, 2017, licensing biennium, requires licensed registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to submit evidence of completed continuing competency requirements prior to the renewal of the license.  (HB354 HD1)

 

HLT, CPC

 

 

 

 

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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey

Chair