THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING

Senator Ron Menor, Chair

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair

Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Vice Chair

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Wednesday, March 19, 2003

TIME:

9:00 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 016

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A M E N D E D A G E N D A

The following bill has been added to Wednesday, March 19, 2003 agenda:

HB 736

HD1

(HSCR795)

RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSES.

Prohibits a governmental entity that administers student loans from certifying to a professional or vocational licensing board that a person is in default of a student loan that financed the person's education unless the governmental entity obtains a judgment from a court that specifies the exact amount of the default and includes a finding that the licensee or applicant for license has the financial means to cure the default without undue hardship. Permits the licensing authority to take action to suspend the license, deny the application or request for renewal or reinstatement based on the certification. (HB736 HD1)

CPH, JHW

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 20 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 219, State Capitol during regular business hours, or outside the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Office, Room 015, State Capitol for all other times, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6740.

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Senator Ron Menor

Chair