HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMMERCE

Rep. Kenneth T. Hiraki, Chair

Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Vice Chair

Rep. Kirk Caldwell

Rep. Alex Sonson

Rep. Jerry L. Chang

Rep. Joe Souki

Rep. Ken Ito

Rep. Lynn Finnegan

Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho

Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto

Rep. Marilyn B. Lee

Rep. Bud Stonebraker

Rep. Blake K. Oshiro

Rep. Cynthia Thielen

Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Rep. Eric G. Hamakawa, Chair

Rep. Blake K. Oshiro, Vice Chair

Rep. Kirk Caldwell

Rep. Alex M. Sonson

Rep. Jerry L. Chang

Rep. Joseph M. Souki

Rep. Robert N. Herkes

Rep. Lynn Finnegan

Rep. Ken Ito

Rep. Barbara Marumoto

Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho

Rep. David A. Pendleton

Rep. Marilyn B. Lee

Rep. Cynthia Thielen

Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Monday, February 23, 2004

TIME:

1:30 PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 325

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 1987

(HSCR30-04)

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Increases the range of fines against both motor vehicle owners of illegal sunscreens and installers of illegal sunscreens. Requires installers to reinstall legal sunscreens or reimburse the owner for the installation of legal sunscreens.

TRN, CPC/JUD

HB 2633

RELATING TO MONOPOLIES; RESTRAINT OF TRADE.

Clarifies that the standards for granting a motion to dismiss, motion for summary judgment, or motion for judgment as a matter of law, including the burden of proof and the burden of providing evidence, shall be the same for actions under chapter 480, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as for any other civil action.

CPC/JUD

HB 2768

RELATING TO TRADE REGULATION.

Allows indirect purchasers to recover no less than the full consideration or sum paid for products or services purchased under chapter 480, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Allows indirect purchasers in private class actions to recover treble damages. Clarifies definition of consumer.

CPC/JUD

HB 2838

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Prohibits using the name of a minor to apply for any utility service, including water. Makes violation a misdemeanor and subjects violator to a fine of not more than $5,000.

CPC/JUD

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

 
     

DECISION MAKING ALSO ON THE FOLLOWING BILLS

(As these bills were previously heard, no testimony will be accepted)

HB 1818

RELATING TO THE LANDLORD TENANT CODE.

Amends definition of "tenant" to include guests. Prohibits tenants from possessing, manufacturing, selling, or distributing dangerous or harmful drugs or drug paraphernalia. Authorizes landlord to rely upon notice or reports issued by law enforcement in termination proceedings.

CPC/JUD

HB 1727

RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD.

Amends the insurance investigations and examinations law to provide immunity from civil liability for persons who provide information to prevent, investigate, or prosecute insurance fraud, except if acting with malice or committing perjury.

CPC/JUD

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Rep. Eric G. Hamakawa

Chair

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Rep. Kenneth T. Hiraki

Chair