THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair |
Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Wednesday, March 1, 2017 |
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9:30AM |
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Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII RATEPAYER PROTECTION ACT. Requires, on or before 1/1/2020, the public utilities commission to establish performance incentive and penalty mechanisms that directly tie electric utility revenues to the utility's achievement on performance metrics.
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RELATING TO PAYMENT OF RENT. Requires landlords to disclose in writing the tenant's ability to establish a new due date for rent payment if the tenant receives public assistance. Establishes a cap of five per cent on late rent payment fees.
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RELATING TO TRAVEL AGENCIES. Requires travel agencies that operate as sole proprietorships to file proof of professional liability and errors and omissions insurance as a condition of registration or renewal.
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Exempts individuals selling only insurance for property stored at a self-service storage facility from obtaining a license as an insurance producer provided that specific requirements are met.
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RELATING TO CHARTER TOUR OPERATORS. Provides that charter tour operators may deposit sums subject to section 468L-23, HRS, in a trust account maintained in a federally insured financial institution serving as the depository bank for a public charter program subject to federal regulations.
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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_____________________________________ Senator Rosalyn H. Baker Chair |
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