V\Ta~S Cisiwuu~ Mel Kawano Kahului Trucking and Storage, Inc

$V\Ta~S Cisiwuu~ Mel Kawano Kahului Trucking and Storage, Inc$

Date: March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Mel Kawano Kahului Trucking & Storage, Inc.

Opposition to SB lOSS SDI KDI

Dear Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

S31086 SQl HD1 is unnecessary and will confuse and mislead consumers in to think ing that the industry standard somehow lessens the products quality. We have enjoyed these products on Maui and throughout the state for over a decade now. Making con sumers think that now there is something wrong or that these products are sub par is misleading and unfair to the consumer.

Many of these products are healthier for the consumer like the double fiber products or the products with Omega 3 benefits. These products have to be made in state of the art bakeries not available here in HawaN. Labeling or sipnage for these products will discourage people from buying them. Including the consumers who could benefit from them.

Additional labeling would be misleading and discourage competition and selection.

Please vote ND on SB1086 SD1 HD1.

Thank you V\tA~S CIsiwuu~ Mel Kawano Kahului Trucking and Storage, Inc.

MAR-31-2011 03:23PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R95~’ Lava Rock Cafe Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, Island of Hawaii, HI 96785 808.967.8526

Date: March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agarari Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MoKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative CliftTsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee On Consumer Protection

From: CIa Iripp Lava Rock Cafe, Volcano Village Big Island Opposition to The Bread BiN SB 1086 SDI HDI

Lava Rock Café sells previously frozen baked goods because they provide a great value and quality for our customers. If these items had any issues at all, I would be crazy to use them in our own products or sell them.

I see no reason whatsoever to legislate anything regarding previously frozen products unless your goal is to raise the prices to Hawaii consumers and help the state be me nopalized by one bakery.

Additional labeling or signage would costly and confusing.

Please vote NO on SB1086 SD1 HD1.

T~5~

Ola Tripp Lava Rock Cafe Volcano Village, Hawaii

MAR-31-20i1 03: 2PM FAX: ID: REP 1-ERKES PA~:002 R95~ Waianae Store 85-863 F~rrhigton Highway, Wnic~nc~e~ HI 98792 Tel: 808-696-7411 March 29, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Chit Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

From: Kit Okimoto Owner Waianae Store Re: Please OPPOSE SBIO8S SDI HDI

Waianae Store is a family business that has served the community in Waianae for many years. We sell previously frozen bread and baked goods because our customers enjoy the quality and the pricing.

These products are provided and serviced by a local company with local em ployees.

Signage or labeling would only confuse our customers and mislead them to thinking something was wrong with the product. Freezing baked goods is industry standard to maintain freshness. Even Kings Hawaiian ships their products from the mainland to Hawaii. Everyone loves Kings Hawaiian.

Additional labeling or signage would mislead the Hawaii consumer and raise prices at a time that our customers need to save on their grocery bill.

Please vote NO on 561086 Wi HD1.

Thank you for the opportunity to testify.

MAR-31-2011 03:34PM FAX: ID: REP HERKES PAGE:002 R95” Date: March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee On Consumer Protection

From: Luis Fuentas Island Catering Maui, Hawaii

Re: Opposition to SB1086 SD1 HD1

I am a small business owner on the island of Maui and I would like to ask you to please op pose S81086 SOl HD1.

We have used previously frozen bread and baked goods for many years to ensure a quality product and value for our customers.

Please oppose 581086 SD1 HD1. This bill would hurt business, jobs and decrease the variety of choices for quality baked goods

Thank u

Lu’i~FZi~ tas Island Catering Maui, Hawaii

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MAR-~t-2Z11 Ø~:35PM FAX: ID:REP HERICES PR~:ØØ2 R=95:c Hawaiian Isle Distributors

851 Eha Street Suite ~, Wailuku, Maui, 1-lawait 96793 Tel: 806 244-9019

Date: March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Grower Representative Rkia Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Aga ran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Health

From: Mark Ito Branch Manager Hawaiian Isle Distributors Maui

Opposition to Bread Bill SB 1086 Sf11 1101

Dear Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

Please hold Sf1086 SDl HDl on the grounds that this bill is anti-competitive and if made law, this bill would decrease the amount of baked good variety we now enjoy in the state and increase the price of baked goods to Hawaii consumers.

I have enjoyed these products for many, many years here on Maui.

These products are delivered and supported by local companies who create local I ohs.

Please hold SB1086 SDl HDI

Thank you.

MAR-31-2011 03:37pP1 FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:g02 R85” PUKALANJ SUPERETTE Phone:(808) 572-7616 a FAX:(808)-572-7733 15 Makawao Avenue a Pukalani • Hawaii • 96768

Opposition to The Bread Bill SB 1086 SDI HJD1

Date: March 19, 2011

To: Representative Ryan Yamane, Chair Representative Dee M.orikawa, Vice Chair Representative Della Au Belatti Representative Chris Lee Representative Faye P. 1-lanohano Representative J0 Jordan Representative John Mizuno Representative Jessica Wooley Representative Corinne thing Representative K~nberly Marcos Pine

Committee on 1-Iealth -

From: JeiTyMasaki General Ma na4~ Pukalani Sup r te

Please oppose bill SB 1086 SD1 HD1.

At Pukalani Superette, our customers enjoy the variety and quality of our previously frozen baked goods. These products have provided variety and many healthy versions of bakery prod ucts that would otherwise not be available to our customers.

Any Jabeling or signage would discourage and mislead our customers to thinking that some thing was inferior about these products when quite often, the quality is heifer than their other options.

These~products are provided by a local company employing local people. This bill would hurt the company and local jobs.

Please oppose SB1086 SD1 HDI

Thank you

MAR-31-2011 Ø3:37~l FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE: ~ R95’c PC, Box 655 -~ Naalehu, Hawaii 96772 Phone 808.929.7343 — Fax 808.929.8214 www.Punaluubakeship.org

Date: March 29, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Ride Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus Mokelvey Representative 1-lermina Monte Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Fm: Arnie Koss Managing Partner Punaluu Bake Shop, Naalehu, Hawaii

Re: Opposition to 581086 SD1 HD1

Dear Committee Members:

Punaluu Bake Shop on the Big Island opposes 581086 SD1 HD1 for the following reasons:

Over the past several years, Punalu’u Bake Shop has expanded our sales of our bread products to the neighbor islands of Maui, Kauai and Oahu. We have done so through a frozen and thaw program. This frozen and thaw program has enabled us to increase production and sales for our company and staff here in Naa!ehu while making customers happy throughout the state with our delicious product from the Big Island.

Like any baked product in our distribution system, all products come with a full, money back guarantee if the customer doesn’t like the product for any reason. We have sold these prod ucts through this program for years and continue to see the consumers increase their de mands for our goods. This program is good for business in Naalehu and good for consumers throughout the islands of Hawaii. Additional labehnq or siqnacle requirements would only con fuse the customer and increase the cost of these products to our customers.

Business in Naabhu is chal!enging enough. We cannot afford any additiona’ costs.

We ask the honorable committee to HOLD SD1086 SD1 HD1.

Thank you for the opportunity to testify.

MAR-3t-2011 09:1BPM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:øe2 R95X S FOUR SEASONS RESORT ...4aa~& ~ Date: March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Ride Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Mammoth Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Brenden Lee Head Purchaser Four Seasons Resort, Wailea, Maui, Hawañ

Re: Opposition to SB1086 501 HD1

Dear Committee on Consumer Protection,

Please hold SB1086 SD1 HD1

We use previously frozen bread and baked goods to ensure a quaLity product for our customers. Product quality is of utmost importance to us.

We are serviced by a local company with local employees and appreciate the level of service and quality products that they supply us with.

Please hold 581086 HD1.

Thank you -L

TEL: (808) 874-8000 3900 Wailea Alanui Drive, Wailea, Maui) Hawaii, U.S.A., 96753

MAR-31-2011 03: 11PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PASE:002 R=95’ 99-840 iwaiwo SI. Aica, Ill - Ph (808) 488.2193 SAKE s116P $p~cia1ith?g in ~fotngs4,ieBreath”

flardh 30, 2011

To: Conmdflee On Consumer Protection Representative ilerkes, Chair Representative Yalnane - Vice Chair

From: ?‘hix Tanaka Aid’s Bake Shop, Alea Opuosillon lo The liread 11111 511 1086 sill 111)1

Aid’s Bake ~hep is a longtime Oahu small business. We were able to expaml our business awi hire new enuilovees by senichig the neighbor islands through a lrozenlthawlserve program. As a result of our frozen program, we have many happy nei2hhor island customers! This bill would cause us to lose business and have to lavj.ll stall as we till back our local operations. Please vote NO on SD1OSG 591.

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MAR-31-201i Ø2:2EPM FAX: ID:REP HERICES PAGE:002 R=1øØ~c WATANABE BAKERY LLC 2065 S. 1BERFIANTA ST. STE UGO, HON I-it 96826 TEL: (808) 946—1074 FAX: {8O8~ 946-1739 FAX

Date: March 28, 2011

Committee On Consumer Protection

From: Kossi Watanabe ~‘&~ fl”~c Owner, Watanabe Bakery LLC

Re: Opposition to The Bread Bill SBIO8G SDI HDI

Watanabe Bakery specializes in local favorites and Japanese Style breads for custom ers throughout the state of Hawaii including Zippy’s Restaurants, Tokyo Bento, and many grocers on all islands.

We follow strict guidelines and quality controls including freezing breads for transporta tion to provide best product for our demanding customers.

We are a small local business hoping to continue to grow and provide delicious products for our customers and jobs for our employees.

This bill will punish us and make our customers think that something is wrong with the bread because we would need a special label or sign. We do what bakery associations and industry standards demand for quality and freshness. Our customers love our breads. Please vote no on SB1 086 SD1 HD1.

Thank you very much for hearing my testimony.

MAR-31-BØi1 02:EBPM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:Bø2 R95’ Gokien Cohi Food hidustHes 1814 Colburn Street, Honolulu HawaiI 96819

Iiflarch 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Erower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus Mckelvey Representative Hermina lV~orita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Fdlarumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

From: John IJy JtL L/~ President / Golden Coin Fojbd Industries Oahu

Re: Opposition to The Bread Bill SBIOS6 501 HOl

The process of freezing our product immediately after production allows us to service more customers throughout the state. The only way to meet our customer demands is by freezing products and thawing just before delivery. We cannot afford to lose business that would result from the passage of this hilL

I value the employees at Golden Coin Bakeries and do not want to be forced to cut back on operations and our labor force.

With this in mind, Golden Coin Foods is opposed to S81086 501 1101

We ask the honorable committee to HOLD SRI 086 501 1101

Thank you for the opportunity to testify.

MAR-31-2011 02:2SPM FAX: ID:REP IERKES PAGE:002 R=95” Kaimcmi DisiNliuLing Molokal

P.O. Box ~, Kauna!akai, HI 96748 TeL 808-553-5833

Date: March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus Mokelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Consumer Protection

From: Porter Hodgins Kaimomi Distributing, Molokai

Re: Opposition to SB1086 SDI HDI

Kaimomi Distributing services the remote island of Molokai. We offer a variety of bread and bakery products that have been previously frozen and thawed. Our customers have enjoyed these products for the last decade and have areatlv aDpreciated the variety and pricing that we are able to offer them through these products.

Kaimomi Distributing on Molokai opposes SB1 086 SD1 HD1 for the following reasons:

All products are sold with an unconditional money back guarantee. All items that we offer under these programs are already labeled according to Fed eral Laws. • Additional signage requirements would only increase the cost of these products to our customers.

• Freight and handling costs to Molokai are already challenging - we cannot afford any additional, unnecessary costs. For these reasons, we highly oppose SB1086 SD1 HD1

Thank you for the opportunity to testify.

Respectfully, CPrS~ Porter Hodgins

MAR-31-2011 02:32PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R~95~ Gold Coast Baking Company

Date: March 30, 2011

Fm: Dan Giraudo, President Gold Coast Baking Company

Re: Opposition to SBI 086 SD1 HD1 Relating to Previously Frozen Bread

Gold Coast Baking Company Opposes SB1 086 SD1 H Dl for the following reasons:

Gold Coast produces several unique high quality baking products for the West Coast retail market. Retailers with stores on the mainland and in Hawaii requested we place these items in the Hawaii Market.

After due diligence and research, we decided the best way to ensure the quality and integrity of our product and provide a value for the Hawaii consumer was to produce these items in our state of the art facility. We ship the bread frozen to the island under a thaw and serve program. This decision was based on the fact that no bakery in Hawaii could meet our quality standards.

Our decision has given the Hawaii consumer a high quality product, a variety of choices and a value that otherwise would not be available to them.

All of our labeling meets Federal Standards. Any additional labeling will only increase the cost and erode the value available to the Hawaii consumer.

There is an abundance of thaw and sell programs on the mainland and I knowof no require ment for labeling such as proposed in SB1 086 SD1 HDI.

We ask the honorable committee to hold SB1 066 SD1 HD1.

Thank you for the opportunity to testify.

MAR-31-2011 02:35PM FAX ID:REP HER1CES PRGE:002 R95t Date: March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MoKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Fm: Fresh Start Bakeries Waipahu, Hawaii

Re: Opposition to SB1O8G SD1 HD1

Dear Honorable Committee Members:

Fresh Start Bakeries, Inc. is a bread supplier to many of the largest restaurant companies in the world and has operated a bakery in Hawaii for over 30 years. Fresh Start Bakeries has received awards and certificates of excellence for our product quality, sanitation and product handling.

Our state of the art plant in Waipahu, Hawaii provides baked goods to restaurant chains, foodservice, grocery and retail enterprises in the islands. We distribute either fresh or frozen products in accor dance to customer specifications.

Fresh Start Bakeries opposed SB1OB6 SD1 HD1 for the following reasons:

Freezing baked goods in standard industry practice worldwide to ensure product safety and preserve freshness when the time frame from bakery to consumer significantly diminishes the “fresh” shelf life of normal bread products.

Our existing labeling already meets ALL Federal standards. Any additional labeling changes or require ments will result in an increase in costs to the Hawaii Consumer.

For these reasons, Fresh Start Bakeries of Vvaipahu, Hawaii is opposed to SD1O8G SD1 HD1. VVe ask that the honorable committee hold S81086 SD1 HD1.

Thank you for the opportunity to testify. I remain respectfully yours,

William D. RabIes

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MAR-31-2011 Ø2:3SPM FAX ID:REP HERKES PRGE:002 R=95~ To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brewer Representative Ride Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito RepresentatIve Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MoKelvey Representative Hermina Monte Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Manumoto Representative Cynthia ThIelen

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Fm: Lyle Yamashita

Subject: Opposition to SB1086 $D1 HOl Relating to Previously frozen bread labeling

LOVE’S BAKERY DOES FREEZE BREADS And I assume that breads brought in from the mainland have been frozen, too, So we are safely consuming quality breads both in restaurants and from the grocery store that have been previously frozen. Certainly we do not need labels on SOME of these produtts.

Be fair to consumers as well as businesses and STOP S81086 801 HOt.

With Aloha,

Lyle Yarrashita

MAR-31-2011 02:39PM FAX: ID:REP 1-ERKES PAGE:002 R95’ Date: March 29, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Aga ran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus Mokelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative CliftTsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen Committee on Consumer Protection

Fm: Lloyd Fujino Owner Standard Bakery Keauhou, HI 96739 Subject: Opposition to SBIQS6 SW HDI Relating to Previously Frozen Bread Signage

Aloha,

My name is Lloyd Fujino. I am the owner of Standard Bakery in Keauhou on the Big Island. We have served our island community here with quality baked goods for many years. Our customers depend on our quality products and value pricing to feed their families. When I heard that the legislature was considering requiring previously frozen bread products to have special labeling or signage, I immediately thought that the proposed bill had everything to do with trying to protect Loves Bakeryfrom competition than anything to do with quality or consumer reasons. Some of the items I sell are previously frozen. My customers choose to continue to buy them for their farn lies week after week. They appreciate the quality and the value that these previously frozen items provide for them. I appreciate the fact that I can keep them frozen to protect the quality and freshness. I cant imagine how any customer who continues to buy the same item week after week by their free choice needs to be protected from anything. I worked for Loves Bakery as a manager here in West Hawaii. Most businesses would love to have a monopoly in their area of business. This bill would help Loves strengthen their monopoly here in Hawaii. Monopolies are never good for the consumer and the consumer doesn’t need this bill

With this in mind, Standard Bakery is opposed to SB1086 501 HOl.

We ask that the honorable committee to hold SBIOBS 5131 HDI Thank you for the opportunity to testify.

Lloyd Fujino Owner Standard Bakery Keauhou. Hawaii

MAR-31-2011 02:39PF1 FAX: ID: REP HERICES PAGE:002 R95~C OPPOSE SB1OR6 SD1 IW1 Bread labeling

To:

RepzeSentatiVe Robert Herkes, Chair RepresentatiVe Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair

Conuvi;tee on CPC

I live in Rib and vote in every election. It wasn’t that long ago when bread prices on the Big Island were cnn higher and thcre were fewer types. of bread to choose from. Please keep prices lower by not adding regulations we don’t need.

You can help Big Island consvmers by stopping ss1086 SD1.

Sincerely, 244/ Kevin Soon;

MAR-31-201i 02:41PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PA(Z:004 R=S5” OPPOSITION to SBio8b SOx UDi Bread labeling

For Committee on CPC Representative Robert Fierkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair

I live in Pahoa and vote in every election. It wasn’t that long ago when bread prices on the Big Island were even higher and there were fewer types of bread to choose from. Please keep prices lower by not adding regulafions we don’t need.

You can help Big Island consnmers the most by stopping 6tio86 Sn’ JIDi.

Ernantes

MAR-31-2011 02:41PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PA~~:006 R=95’ FOr:

commi~ee on Consumer proteCtiOn ~ Comm~c~

RppreSentatiVe Rpbert Her~eS, Chair •pepresentative Wan yainar)e, vice Chair

1≥S: NO OD ~13io8G ~D1 HD1flOZ~fl bread labeling

As a voter Fro1~ I respectFullY request that you stop the crozen bread Labeling bill. No other state requires such special labeling for previously crozen ~Uccd sandwich bread.

?lease vote no on ~‘B1o86 ~Di HE)1.

Mariann Bautista

M~-31-2Øi1. ~:41.PM FAX: ID: REP HERICES PRGE:Bø7 R95’ Kilauea Genera~ Store Volcano Village

Date: March 30, 2011

To: Committee on Consumer Protection Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cyi~thia Thielen From: Ola Tripp Kilauea General Store, Volcano Village Big Island OPPOSITION to The Bread Bill SB1086 SD1 HDI

Kilauea General Store provides many local families with previously frozen bakery prod ucts. These families continue to choose these products because they appreciate the lower pricing, quality and selection that these products have to offer. Without these products, which are provided by a local company, with local employees, our other vendor would have no reason to be competitive in pricing.

Additional labeling or signage would be misleading and discourage competition and selection.

Please vote NO on SB1 086 SD1 HD1

Thank you,

Ola Tripp Kilauea General Store Volcano Village, Hawaii

MAR-31-2011 02:4GPN FAX: XD:REP FERCES PRGE:002 R95~ 12-5037 Pahoa, KaJapana Rd. Pahoa, Hawaii 96778 — Tel: 808-965-0121

Date: March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Monte Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Consumer Protection

Fm: Michael Silva Owner Kalapana Village Cafe

Re: Opposition SB 1086 .SDI HD1

Dear Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

Please vote no on 6B1086 SD1 HDI. We use previously frozen bread and bakery products be cause the provide a high quality product and keep costs low. Our customers enjoy these items visit after visit. These items make great business sense for us while keeping our customers happy.

Requiring labeling or signage in stores would confuse consumers in to thinking that these prod ucts were not as good other products. Many local bakeries here on the Big Island and throughout the islands freeze their products because it is an industry standard in preserving freshness.

Please hold SB1086 SD1 HD1.

Michael Silva O’Nner Kalapana Village Cafe

MAR-31-2011 02:4TPM FAX: ID:F~P HERKES PAGE:002 R95Z Menehune BottOed Water Company ~nc .vJ.,,t*t. 330 Hoohana St#7, Kahului, HI 96732-3506 Tel: (808) 673-6022 1 !~

Opposition to SB 1086 SOl HDI

Date: March 14, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus Mckelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Soukl Representative CliftTsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen Committee on Consumer Protection

From: Broox Hoyt Maui General Manager Menehune Bottled Water

Please oppose bill SBI 086 SDI HO’!.

Dear Committee,

Thank you for allowing me to testify.

As a business person and as an individual who enjoys the variety and healthy choices of baked goods that are available in Hawaii through a freeze and thaw pro gram, I am concerned that any labeling or signaqe would hurt local business and mislead customers in to thinking that something was inferior with these products.

These products are provided by a local company employing local people. This bill would hurt the company, local iobs.

Please oppose SB’! 086 SDI HDI -

MAR-31-2011 02:5IPM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R95” Mr. Sub fl9 Lah&n&trna Rd. #101, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761 Call Us~ (sos) 667-5663

Date: March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Va mane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Grower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative H ermine Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative C lift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee On Consumer ~otection

From: Amy Fuentas / Mr. Sub Sandwiches Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii

Re: OPPOSITION to SB1O8S SD1 HD1

Dear Committee on Consumer Protection,

Please oppose S61086 SD1 HD1.

We use previously frozen bread and baked goods to ensure a quality product for our customers. These products are great and allow us to keep our sandwiches fresh and tasty for our customers.

My business depends on the quality and value of these items.

Please oppose S61086 SD1 HD1. This bill would hurt business arid lobs for local comDanaes like mine,

Thankyou.

MAR-31-2011 02:52P1’l FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R95’ Hale: March 29, 2011 Te: Depresenlalive Robert Herkes, (hair Representative Ryan Yauiamie, Vice Chair Represenlahive Blake Oshiro Representative Toni Brewer Representative AMa Calianilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith4garan Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative Hennina Menlo Representative 10sep11 Souki Representative (lilt Tsiji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marunioto Representative Cynthia Theldn Committee en consumer Protection From: Jerry Takata Talalu Store, lirnø, HawaII The Big Island Ojuoshion ~o The Bread Bill SB 1086 Slit 1111 TaliaM Store in 11aM on the Bi~ Island Opposes SBIOSU Sill Hill Ion the I ollo~ng reasons: we oiler a wide variety ol bread awl bakery products that have been previously fro~eii and thawed. Over the past 10 years, our sales ol previously Irozen bakery items hove grown. Our customers Dave enjoyed these products ton the past decade and have greany appreciated the vailely and pricing that we are able to oiler them. iDl products are sold with a unconditional nioney~back guarantee. Additional labeling requirements would only increase the cost ol these products to our customers. we cannot ailord any additional and muiecessary costs. Additional labels or signage would mislead the consumer into thiulling that the product was inlenior. For these reasons, we oppose 5B1086 Hit lift. Thzu* you Ion the opportunity to tesily. ThaiiR you,

OMler Takala Store

54-3627 AKOiVI PULEHfl% P0801 159114 ~fl ff196719 (808)1189-5261

MAR-31-2011 ~:59PM FAX: ID:~P HERKES PAGE:0Ø2 R95” A Die ;aoi of United General Bakery, Inc. 3655 ~V. Washintiton St. F’hoeni~,AZ 85009 To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower RepresenLative Rida Cabanila Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agara Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative Hermina Marita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representatire Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

CornInittee on Consumer Protectioa

Fm: United General Bakery. Inc. dba Upper Crust Bakeiy USA

Date: March29, 2011

Subject: Opposition to 581086 SD] 11th Relating to Previously Frozen Bread Labeling and Signage

United General Bakery dha Upper CrustBakeryUSA has chosen NOT to support the current proposed legislative amendment(s) nnd’or Billie) for the State of Hawaii, SBIOS6 SD! 1101.

After much discussion collective research, and due diligence, Upper Crust Bakery finds these bills would unfairly discriminate agaimt Organizations such as oum who wish to service the great State of Hawaii.

This of course would be a result of skyrocketing costs associated with the passing of these bills, thus preventing our organization from maintaining a profitable business, even market share, and cost competitive items. In the long term, it will isolate Hawaii, and the neighboring Islands from canying items that would normally be canied. In essence, we would only be able to serve lbs Continental United States, and that is simply not an option for us and should not be an option for Hawaii.

We undersiand the need to suppott the local economy; however these bills will do nothing but diminish incoming business that of which tourists look for when shopping at establishments that carry items such as ours. We recognize that business can still be con duoted under these new laws, however at what cost to the manufacturer? At what cost to the consumer? Inflation of goods should not be a function of Government control, but a naturally occurring function of the open market.

The amount, of positive feedback our organization has received from those communities would quickly be replaced with anger, and inquiries as to where the product has gone. While we are ready to combat those if necessaty, we feel this would be an unnecessary hut denplaced on those who live there.

Many consumers ei~oy products that come from the Continental United States, and we wish to keep ii this way.

With this in mind, Upper Crust Bakery USA is opposed to SB1O8G SD! UD1.

W’e ask that the honorable committee to hold SB1O8G Sf1 HD1.

thank you for the opportunity to testify.

MAR-31-2011 03:20PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R9s~~ 3p~fl sty’e Loc&

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Date; March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermiria Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Chft Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Dawn Fuku tomi Owner Frankie’s Cafe, Maui Hawaii

Re: Opposition to SB 1086 SD1 HD1

Alohal

I am ~Titing as a small business owner on the island of Maui to ask you to please oppose SB1086 SDI HDI.

We utilize previously frozen bread and baked goods to ensure a cjuality product and value for our customers. We have enjoyed these types of items for years. These products keep our cus torners happy and keep our costs low.

We are serviced through a local company, with local employees.

Please help us keep our costs low and our quality high.

Please oppose SB1O86 SD1 HDI. This bill would hurt business. jobs and decrease the variety of choices for quality baked goods T1mTh~f~ Dawn Fukutomi Franki&s Café Maui, Hawaii

MAR-31-2011 03:14PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAZ:~Ø2 R=9sX Ilirano Store 18-2445 Volcano Ewy, Glenwood, Hawaii 96711 Telephone: 8O8S6t6522

Date: March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MoKelvey Representative Hermina Monte Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Eric lnouye Owner, Hirano Store, Glennwood Hawaii OpposWon to The Bread BIN SB1086 SDI HDI As a grocer in the town of Glennwood, I appreciate the value and quality that previ ously frozen bread and baked goods provide for my customers. Week after week, many of my customers choose these products for their families. These brands have also encouraged competition from our vendors which is always good for my customers. This bill would encourage the monopolization of the industry by Loves Bakery. Monopolies drive up costs and drive down service levels and selec tion for the consumers.

Additional signage would be meaningless and would probably mislead the consumer in to thinking that the product is second rate rather than the quality products that they really are. This bill would be a disservice to the Hawaii consumer.

Please vote NO on S81086 SOl HD1.

Thank you,

Eric lnouye Owner Hirano Store Glerinwood, Hawaii

MAR-31-2011 03:1GPN FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R95~ I Hara Store Hwy 1, Kurtistown, HI 96760 808-966-5462

Date: March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MoKelvey Representative 1-lermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Consumer Protection

From: Dar1~ne Villena J. Hara Store Kurtistown, Hawaii Re: Please OPPOSE SB1086 SEll HD1

Our Kurtistown customers appreciate the savings and quality that previously fro zen breads and baked goods offer them. They all come with a 100% money back guarantee but the customers continue to purchase these products as their products of choice, week after week.

These items help provide local lobs for the local company providing them and savngs to Hawaii consumers. Labels or signs would discourage sales and hurt competition.

Please hold SB1O86 SD1 HD1.

Thank you.

MAR-31-2011 03: 11PM F~<: ID:REP HERICES PASE:002 R95~’ tio~j lthvt_;! a~Hfl ti~~i t. 339 Keaws Street, Hilt, Hawaii 96720 (808) 961-6381

Date: March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Ride Caba nilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Monte Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Ma ru mote Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Consumer Protection

Fm: Eddie Kam Owner Big Island Ohana Cafe

Re: Opposition SB 1086 SDI HDI

Dear Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

These previously frozen bread and bakery products help us keep our quality high and our costs low. These items make great business sense for us and keep our customers happy.

These products are delivered and supported by local companies who create local jobs.

Requiring labeling or sigriage in stores would mislead consumers in to thinking that these products were second rate and hurt the companies that distribute them and local bakeries that utilize this industry standard in preserving freshness.

Please hold SB1 086 SD1 HD1.

Owner Big Island Ohana Cafe

MAR-31-2011 03:IBPM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R95” Mountain View Mini Mart P.O. Box 208 Mountain ~iew, Hi 96771

Date: March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MoKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee On Consumer Protection

From: Kelly Rapoza Mountain View Mini Mart, Mountain View, Hawaii

Re: Opposition to The Bread Bill SBI 08€ SOl HDI

Aloha,

At Mountain View Mini Mart, we have seen our customers repeat their purchases of previously frozen bread and bakery items week after week. Our customers appreciate the value and the quality of the products, especially during these difficult economic times. Our customers don’t need protection or additional labeling or sicjnage, they could change their mind at anytime and choose another brand and get their money back on the products they decided they no longer wanted, no c~uestions asked.

This bill might confuse or mislead a consumer but it wont protect them, they have nothing to be protected from. They choose these items week after week. This bill seems designed to protect a monopoly and ensure high prices to the Hawaii con sumer. Please vote NOon SB1O86SD1 HD1.

Thank you,

Kelly Rapoza Mountain View Mini Mart Mountain View, Hawaii

MAR-31-2011 03:OTPM FAX: XD:REP FERKES PRSE:OOa R=95” Representative Robert N. Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan I Yamane, Vice Chair Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

HEARING Monday, April 4, 2011 2:00 pm Conference Room 325 State Capitol, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

RE: SBI 086, ~ !~fl~a Relating ~ Consumer Information

Chair Herkes, Vice Chair Yamane, and Members of the Committee: Retail Merchants of Hawaii (RMH) is a not-for-profit trade organization representing 200 members and over 2,000 storefronts, and is committed to support the retail industry and business in general in Hawaii. RMH gpp~tSB1 086, SDI, HDI, which requires grocers and wholesale clubs to identify baked goods that have been previously frozen.

As with other products for human consumption, bread making and handling procedures must conform to federal standards to ensure safety and quality. Previously frozen baked products pose no threat to consumers’ health. Requiring a retailer to document, create and post additional signage identifying all these baked products is yet another costly hurdle for business. In this challenging economy, government should not be forcing higher expenses and unnecessary mandates on employers, but should be facilitating growth and job creation.

We urge you to hold SB1 086, SDI, HD1. Thank you for your consideration and for the opportunity to submit testimony.

Carol Pregill, President

RETAIL MERCHANTS OF HAWAII 1240 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 215 Honolulu, HI 96814 ph: 808-592-4200/ fax: 808-592-4202 a

April 1,2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rida CabaniHa Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKeK’ey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Consumer Protection

Fm: Chad Buck ,2~4:~ Owner Hawaii Foodservice Alliance LLC

Re: Comments on 3B1086 SD1 HD1

Foodservice Alliance LLC is a Hawaii owned company and provides jobs for 180 people with employees in Oshu. Maui, Hilo, Kona, and Kauai.

HFA distributes national bakery brands including Oroweat, Thomas English Muffins, Sara Lee, and Kings Hawaiian.

In addition to the national brands, HFA also distributes bread and baked goods for the follow ing local bakeries:

• Puna!uu Bakery - Naalehu • Mis’s Bakery Halawa

• Golden Coin - Honolulu

• Mauna Kea Bakery Company - Kalihi

Watanabe Bakery - Mapunapuna

• Fresh Start Bakery - Waipahu.

All of the above listed programs and products handled by HFA are frozen, shipped then thawedj2r retailers, grocersslubs or restaurants througjj~~the state.

All of these frozen programs have allowed each of these bc bakeries to ~d Lobs and expand their businesses from Naalehu to Honolulu.

APR-D1-2~11 12:17PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R95~ HTA

While we believe That the signage itself is not necessary, as no state in the nation re quires signage or labels for previously irozen baked goods. However, if it is deter mined that notification is necessary, we support signage as the best manner of inform ing consumers at the point of purchase of~j~y and 4 bakery products that have been previously frozen.

We support HDI language and signage because: Signage lowers the cost of notification for the bakeries that are creating local jobs.

• All baked goods that are previously frozen are included to ensure consumers are notified on all items appropriately. • Signage helps lower the cost of implementation so the consumer doesn’t suf fer from higher costs of bakery products.

House Draft 1 greatly decreases the negative economic impact and loss of jobs that the original Senate draft would cause for Hawaii businesses and all of the local baker ies who have expanded their workforces through industry standard frozen programs.

Thank you for allowing us to testify on this important matter.

APR-01-2011 12:16PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PRGE:003 R95~’ LOCAL IHJSINESSES AM) flKERIES OPPOSEI) TO SB 1086 81)1 IIDJ

OPPOSED by LOCAL bakeries includjnq~ • Ani’s Bake Shop (Halawa) • Punaluu Bakery (Naalehu) • Fresh Start Bakeries (Waipahu) • Golden Coin Foods (Honolulu) • Standard Bakery (Kona) and • Watanabe Bakery (Honolulu)

• These local bakeries have hired employees and expanded their pro grams to statewide markets by freezing their products to maintain freshness during transportation throughout the islands

OPPOSED bvjiianyj,OCAL grocers and businesses including:

Big Island: • Kalapana Village Store • Lava Rock Café • Hirano Store • Kilauca General Store • Mountain View General Store • Ocean View General Store • Standard Bakery Keauhou • Punaluu Bakery Naalehu • Takata Store

Maui • Pukalani Superette • Island Catering • Hawaiian Isle Distributor • Menehune Bottled Water Maui • Mr. Sub

Oahu: • Watanabe Bakery • Mi’s Bakery • Waianae Store • Golden Coin • Times Supermarkets • Safeway Stores Inc. Molokai: • Kaimorni Distribution

APR-04-2011 07:2OAM FAX: ID:REP HERICES PAGE:001 R95~c SB1086 SDI HDI (frozen baked goods) Ques~onsandAnswers

Why did the Hawaii State Departhient of Health OPPOSE this bill? According to testimony, the Hawaii DOH opposed this bill because their was no health reason for labeling. The Department of Health also stated that tasking them with en forcing a NON-HEALTH issue (like previously frozen baked goods) would take away their time to investigate and prevent real health problems for Hawaii’s citizens.

ç~dthisj~gJflgjJ,qpfl Yes, the only products that have special ‘previously frozen” labels or signage now are items that are required to for health reasons, i.e. fish. A special notification on baked goods would be seen as a warning as if it was for a health reason when there are NO health reasons to label previously frozen baked goods. Lower sales equal fewer jobs for local bakeries, local distributors, local grocers and local retailers utilizing frozen pjp~grams to expand their sales.

Should the consumer know if a product has been previousiy frozen? With freezing being an industry standard across the nation, no state considers a law regarding labeling as necessary. However, if Hawaii does pass a law, then ALL baked goods should be covered. A sign in the primary location where the product is sold stat ing the brands of ALL bakery items that have been previously frozen would be a low cost way to display the information while informing consumers.

Are bcal bakeries growinqpr in decline? Several local bakeries have expanded their production over the years through frozen and thaw programs. These programs have allowed local bakeries to expand from their island location to service all islands. According to Hawaii Business Magazine’s Top 250, Loves revenLie grew from $37M in 2002 to $56M in 2010. The business has cer tainly been spread around to several bakeries rather than one bakery controlling 100%. Local bakeries seem to be growing and most are benefiting through greater distribution via frozen programs.

APR-04-2011 07:20At1 FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R95” —- Testimony Highlights Against S81086 “Our customers don’t need protection or additional labeling, they could change their mind at anytime and choose another brand and get their money back on the products they decided they no longer wanted, no questions asked.” Mountain View Mini Mart, Mountain View, Hawaii

“These items help provide local jobs for the local company providing them and savings to Ha waii consumers. Labels or signs would discourage sales and hurt competition” J. Hara Store, Glenview, Big Island

“These products keep our customers happy and keep our costs low” Fran kie’s Café, Maui, HawaII

“Our existing labeling already meets ALL Federal standards. Any additional labeling changes or requirements will result in an increase in costs to the Hawaii Consumer.” Fresh Start Bakeries Miaipcthu, Hawaii

“Requiring labeling or signage in stores would confuse consumers in to thinking that these products were not as good other products.” Kalapana Village Cafe, Ka!apana, Big Island

“These families continue to choose these products because they appreciate the lower pricing, quality and selection that these products have to offer. Without these products, which are provided by a local company, with local employees, our other vendor would have no reason to be competitive in pricing.” Kilauea General Store, Big Island

“These products have provided variety and many healthy versions of bakery products that would otherwise not be available to our customers.” Pukekini Superette, Pukalani, Maui,, Hawaii

“Additional labeling requirements would only confuse the customer and increase the cost of these products to our customers. Business in Naalehu is challenging enough. We cannot afford any additional costs.” Punaluu Bake Shop, Naulehu, Hawaii

“This bill will punish us and make our customers think that something is wrong with the bread because we would need a special label or sign. We do what bakery associations and industry standards demand for quality and freshness. Our customers love our breads.” Watanabe Bakery. Honolulu, Hawaii

APR-04-2011 07:2ØAM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:003 R=95’ Testimony Highlights Against SB 1086 (continued)

“From a health standpoint, we do not see a need to label thawed baked goads such as breads, cookies and pies, or to label dehydrated products”. “The bill may also seek to protect certain Hawaii food processing companies against competition” Chiyonie Fulcino, MD. Hawaii State Department of Health, March 16, 2005 Testimony

“Kaimomi Distributors services the remote island of Molokai. Our customers have enjoyed these products for the past decade and have greatly appreciated the variety and pricing— Freight and handling to Molokai are already challenging, we cannot afford any additional un necessary costs” Kairnomi Distribution, MOLOKA!

We cannot afford to lose business that would result from the passage of this biH. I value the employees at Golden Coin Bakeries and do not want to be forced to cut back operations and cur labor force”. Golden Coin Foods, Honolulu, Hawaii

“Anis’ Bakeshop is a longtime Dahu small business. We were able to expand our business by servicing the neighbor islands through a thaw and serve program. As a result of this program, we have many happy neighbor island customers! This bill would cause us to lose business and have to lay off staff as we cut back our local operations” Mis Bakeshop J4ieo, Hawaii

“After careful due diligence and research, Kings Hawaiian decided that the best way to ensure the highest quality product and value for the Hawaii consumers with our family of brands, was to produce these products at our state of the art facilities on the west coast and ship them fro zen to Hawaii under a thaw and serve program”. Kings Hawaiian 2005 Testimony

APR-04-2011 Z?:21AM FAX: IO:REP 1-ERIcES PRGE:004 R95” S.I3~1O86~SDi~I~Uid,,

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At Lwohearirk~s this session, one in Senate Cansurno~Pro~ection aind the other mi-louse Health, sewral ~taten~enls were made thai are inaecurate. We hope the following helps w dispell tile “Myths and give you [he ‘Thets’

Myth: SB. 1086 is dcsig~ BEFORE HIDE, SBIO8O 51)1 EXCLUDED NOTWICSI’ION FOR 1 - i MANY BAkERY ITEMS, I.E. BAGELS, ENGLISH MUFFINS, PAS- I : The bill is ~r ndej TItlES ETC... ACCORDING TO MUUHPLE ‘I’ESI’IMONIES, flEA ~ SIJPPORTh SIGNACE 1?Olt ALL BAliEIfl’ fl’EMS 54) cONSUMERS i al~ ARE INFORMED ON ALL ITEMS. 1 I~el playing field

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~b: Rcquiring a ‘prcviOUS~y froze~ulabe.wotlldflUS1ead00flSttmet3t0th~tfx0ctt~t~ of lesser quuhty or worse, ~ AVCO1êflEN~ TO TESTIMONY, THE HAWAII DEPARTi~IE NT OF HEAUtH IS OPPOSED TO THIS BILL BECAUSE “THEIIE IS NO HEALTH REASON: o theta ~r~tFrr°I fres1- TO ISDEL BAKED GOODS AS PREVIOUSLY FROZEN.” 1 1 j~ij~j FISH YES, Cli WHEN YES... FOR JIEM,TIt REASONS.~. lABELING BAKED GOODS WOULD HE CONSTRUED AS FOR A HEALTh REASON WHEN THEREIS NONE. My~:Thcbm will kill jo~sr

Fact At the House Hea!j~jj~ ~ ______~~ljn~ O~~flOflY ~ AND DIST1IIHUI’ORS WHO JIELUiVE THIS UILL WILL INCREASE 4 dnts~ I ~ M?%W ¶ : lABOR AND EXPENSE BIJT ARE MOSTLY CONCERNED ABOUT ~ ~au~~un ~siwploje~ . L&fa ~M-1oJt4~A ina~ Tilt LOSS IN SALtS PITh U) A PE1tCEIVLI) WARNING ON ‘previously frozen”? BAKED GOODS Tflifl’ IS. LOWER SALES = UNEMPLOYMENT

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Myth: Loves Bakery does ret need protecuon from HFA because it made $19 million ftorn 2002 to 2010 ACCORDING TO HAWAII BUSINESS MAGAZiNE’S 24)10 TOP ji5ctflf~1~ OIP c1ver ~uj 250, FRUit 2002 U) 2010, LOVES ANNUAL REVENUE GREW FROM S~7N TO 85GM (A GAIN OF S 19,000,004))

tqu1p~ iL p Ui. s, CC1 LOVES HAS CONHNJIH) TO REAlIZE SIGNIFICANT GIIOWlil over ~rn 9-year period, is a gro% DURING THE EXACT SAME PERIOD THEY ARE cONPLAIN

APR-~4-2Ø1I O7:ISAM FAX: ID:REP 1-ERKES PAGE:øØ1 R~95~ ~49~

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~y~t Love’s Bakery is a huge employer. HP?. is the little guy. — . . — . . ‘ ‘ — . . — . .— . ~ ~xntnplacc FALSE! Lad: Love’s Bak ry has been ijJ ~[ose down the ACCORDING ‘10 HAWAII IIIJSINESS MACiF In the bakery ViNE’S 2011) TOP 259, LOVES BAhEHY’S •ble, biot the REVEMJE FOR 2910 = 858,000,600. HEWS Love’s no oweers believe it w;i~ a gool REVEMJE FOR 2010 WAS $24,000,009. Bakeo’ employees for yeai-s raid c~,,

O~S a ~ma.lJ eomj~ ACCORffl1VG ‘10 THE HONOHJUJ ~lc r C At the ti fe1 Bakery and b 14Fj1 ENFEItED ‘NW MARHE’I’ 4 iraii. When ~! THE I’IIICE OF BAIlED GOODS FOIl THE HAWAII 4n!i FIFA seizcJ (~ONSIJMER AND ADDED VARIETY I has incressed rnarket~hnre in the s~

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The cost to label previotisly frozen ~rcad will be hundreds 0r thousands of~doI1ars’ acoosding to

SHALL LOCAL BAKERIES WOULD HAI’E Fj~Ø PURCHASE AN]) MAIN’I’AIN TWO Pier If the ~ DIFFERENT INVENTOIUES OF BAGS FOR EACH I’I’EH 111EV PRODIJCE COS’IING I

- ~n th CAN ABSOIIB flIESE ADDITIONAL EXPENSES IN TIllS BIJSINESS ENVIRON- I IF4~E~°°~ ~ LOCAl4 BAJLERY MORE MONEY, lIME, Ai~1) lABOR. NO SMALL BIJS~NESS MENT, ESPECIALLY WHEN ‘I’IIE LOCAL BAKERIES ARE FOLLOWING INDUSTRY I SflNDABDS IN fl~EE~ING HAKE!) GOODS TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS.

?hiht Requinag the labeling of previously frozen bread would “resLtain iaterstate conulicree and ‘conflict with federal law.”

Faut: Thn.~u! MsIHMAND BAKERIES SHIP BFTWEEN Si’ATES VIA FROZEN PROGRAMS

d DIFFERENTLY SINCE F1IIil2ING IS THE INDUSTRY S’I’ANDAlU) TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS AND KEEP COSTS LOW DURING TRANSPORLVI’ION. HAVING TO i i ~ ACROSS THE NATION FOR MANY YEARS WITH NO REQUIREMENtS TO lABEL pricC, make thei1 INCuR ADDiTIONAL COSTS FOR PACKMilNU OR LABELS ONLY FOil HA the price per lo~ ~çjjj prefer frcst~ WAII WOULD BE CONSHJERfl! A TARIFF FOR INI’ERSTAI’E GOODS, THEREBY RES’i’RAININU INTERSTA’fl~ COMMERCE. OVER 100 VARIE’IIES OF BRANDS AN!) PRODUCTS FOR HAWAII CONSIJMEHS WOULD NO LONGER BE 4flILAJIIF VOlt THE HAWAII CONSUMELI IF MAINLAND BAKERS DISCONTIN-! IJED SERVICING HAWAII RUE TO THIS REQUHIEHEN’t

PPR-04-SZI1 07: lEAN FRX ID: REP HERKES PRGE:002 R~S5~’ 3375 Koapaka Street,D-1O8 • Honoluk, 14196819 • (SOS) 53[-OSI1

March 29, 2011

To: Representative Robert 1-lerkes. Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Toni Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert K eith-Agaran Representative Sylvia I .uke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marunioto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Consumer Protection

Re: Opposition 581086 SD1 ff1

Chair 1-lerkes,

We appreciate the opportunity to submit our testimony and express our opposition to proposed legislation effecting “fresh and frozen labeli ia” (SB 1086 SDI ff1).

It is the opinion of Times Supermarket that this proposal creates an unnecessary burden given existing federal laws and health standards, currently iii place. Furthermore, we believe that an additional “labeling” requirement ~vi1l require retailers to educate customers on what “previously frozeti” means and why a product they have been purchasing is now having an appearance of being second rate rather than “fresh”.

Times Supermarket provides a variety of thaw and serve programs that offer our customers choices. Like any consumer, our customers value choice and they value cost savings, which this proposed legislation seeks to limit. Being mandated to display additional labeling is going to increase cost of production for suppliers, thereby forcing retailers to increase cost on a given product. In these economic times, it is important to Times Supermarket to be able to provide the. products our customers demand, at the best possible cost.

It is important to understand that it is “choice” that also offers our customers access to products made in Hawaii with local supplies. While we have an extensive thaw antI serve program we also provide locally baked products that don’t require the same disfribution logistics as our frozen foods vendors. Our customers require access to both which is why we believe that this mandate will disrupt the balance of offerings we provide.

In closing it is the opinion of limes Supermarket that this proposed legislation is an unnecessaiy duplication of maintaining consumer awareness on frozen products and would request a no vote on the legislation. We believe that the current method of health safety standards are well placed and well enforced to ensure our customers are not provided unsafe products. We thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully, ç~J~

Robert Gutierrez Times Supermarket G-overnmen I Affairs Department.

APR-Ø1-2e11 12:36PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAIZ:Oei R=195k BURT KAMIGAKI / OCEAN VIEW STORE OCEAN VIEW, HAWAII

Date: March 30, 2011

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus Mckelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Fm: Burt Kamigaki Owner Ocean View Store, Ocean View, Big Island

Re; Opposition to 5B1086 SD1 I-lOt

Ocean View Store in Ocean View on the Big Island opposes SB1OB6 SD1 for the following rea sons:

We offer a wide variety of bread and baked products that have been previously frozen and thawed. Our customers enjoy these products and value the variety and pricing that we are able to offer them.

All products are sold with a 100% money-back guarantee. Additional labeling requirements would only increase the cost of these products to our customers. We cannot afford any addi tional and unnecessary costs. Additional labels or signage would mislead the consumer in to thinking that the product was inferior.

For these reasons, we OPPOSE SB1OB6 SD1 HD1.

Thank you for the opportunity to testify.

Respectfully, fl

Burt Kamigaki Owner, Ocean View Store

MRR-31-flhl 09:49PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PRGE~ØZ2 R=95~’ Mar 31 11 U9:b2p Linda doll DUO

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For hearing on SB 1086 SD 1 RD] 2; 00 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2Q11, room 325

To: Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Chair Renresentative Angus MeKelve Representative Mdc Canoll Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marurnoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen c94t1J s.e&-ta I am writing as a registered dietitian and nutrition professional to offec my testimony on previously frozen bread labeling. Nutritionally, previously frozen foods retain nathents using the Lime-proven natural method of freezing that avoids the use of additional chemical preservativea If you believe the consumer needs to be told which baked products have been previously frozen please lessen the economic burden on the consumer’s budget by using grocery signs instead of more costly package labels, and apply this to ALL baked products. There can be no consumer- or health-related reason to single out previously frozen sliced sandwich bread for additional labeling. Please avoid costly, Hawaii-only labeling on foods that are healthy components of our diets here.

Sincerely,

LindaK Soil, R.D.. M.Ed.

MRR-31-2011 09:51PM FW:BØB 7321972 IDREP HERKES PAGE:002 R89’ Commiuee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

To: Representative Robert F-Terkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brower Representative Flida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert iceith—Aga ran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative Rerun na Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Coririne Ching Representative Barbara Marurnoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Fm: Chad Masunioto

SB1OSGSDI IlDi onBread

As a resident of Mililani and a FlawaH consunwr, I think the bread bill is ~ces~ar.

The house draft I language addresses many of the concerus of consumers, but keeping the cost impact low. Signs are reasonable, whereas labels were not reasonah]e. I would support SBI0SG 801 HDI only ifit was absolutely necessary to have a biLl of this type pass. The Senate Draft i was unfhir and discriminatory and I would not support that bill.

Sincerely,

Char] Mas unioto

MAR-31-2011 09:5TPM FAX: ID:REP HERJ~ES PAGE:002 R=95” Subject: 531086 501 HDZ Bread Labeling

To: Committee on CPC

Representative Roberc 1-lerkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Cynthia Thielen Representative Angus MoKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cii±t Tsuji

From Clarence Souza

Consumers and business don’t need 531086 SD1 f-IDl for health or notification purposes. If a bill does pass, the House Draft version is the best version, as it is fair to all and the least costly option. I don’t think any of these bills are necessary, but would support HD1 over any of the other bills.

I am a resident of Waipahu.

Please protect us from non-essential legislation that clogs our system. STOP S31086 801 1-101.

With aloha

Clarence Souza

MAR-31-2011 09:STPM FAX: XD:REP F-EPiCS PASE:003 R95’c Mar 26 11 O6:17a 000 000 p.11

To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Blower Representative RiCa Cabanifla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph SQuId Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Subject SB 1086 SD I HD 1 Frozen bread labeling

From: BennDyda

Consumers and business q~ftneed SB 1086 SQl ND! for health or notification purposes. If a bill does pass, the House Draft version is the best version, as it is fair to all and the leastcostiyoption. I don’t think any of these bills are necessary, but would support HD I over any of the other bills.

lam a voter from Makiki.

Sincerely.

MAR-31-2011 09:59PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAc~:0ø3 R=95~ To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumcto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji

Subject: SB 1086 SDI HD1

From: Molly Washburn

It is no secret that many businesses are suffering during these hard times and are coking for ways to make more money. I’m sure Love’s is one of those businesses as well. But targeting one of their main competitors by trying to get useless legislation passed that MAY give them an advantage in the marketplace is not the way to do itl The fact remains that out of all the numerous “health risks out there, that previously frozen bread is not one of them, It makes ZERO difference. Most Hawaii residents already know that Love’s bakes their bread here, and many of the other loaves on the shelf are imported. Putting greater expense and regulation on already over-burdened local businesses hurts all of us in the end through even higher pdces for basic foods like bread. Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

Molly~shbui

MAR-31-2011 10:03PM FAX: ID:REP HERICES PRGE:øø2 R95k To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Comnuerce

Representative Robert Jierkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair

Subject: OPPOSE SBxoSG SDi, HDx Frozez~ bread labeling 7 am a resident of 0 and I assume that a bread whose label says its baked on the mainland has been frozen while in transit to Hawaii. Requiring additional labeling that is only for Hawaii will just make our bread more expensive.

Please help Consumers keep bread costs down. Vote NO on SBioSs SDi Elm.

Respectfully,

Fernando Garcia

MAR-31-2011 1Ø:~4PP1 FAX: ID:REP HERKES PR(~:003 R=95~’ The Bread hiPs are bad for business in Hawaii - 5B1086 SD1 HD1 To: Representative Robert [lerkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

From: Caroline Kajiwara

My name is Caroline Kajiwara and I am a resident of fvlililani. The Health Department and even the supporters of the bill say that this bill is unnecessary from a health perspective. I feel the bill is unnecessary altogether. I ask that you hold the bill, but if you want to pass something HD1 is the fair option, because it covers all baked goods instead of targeting one type of bread. Signs are also much better than labels. ly,

Kajiwara

MRR-3i-2011 1Ø~øBPM FpX ID:REP HERICES PRSE:004 R=95’c To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, V~ce Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Angus Mckelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliii Tsuji

Subject: SB 1086 SDI HD1

From: Travis Tonini

We don’t need any more legislation regulating products that aren’t a health concern. We are still e~cpericncing one of the greatest depressions in history directly linked to government intervention in our “free” markets. These types of policies only lead to higher prices and more expenses for the end consumer since tins inhibits competition. I.et’s learn from our mistakes and allow the economy to Emotion as it was meant to, without any restrictions.

Lais.cez fit/re ci laissez passer, le monde va de lid métne! (“Leave it alone and let pass, the world goes on by itselfi”)

Sincerely, —v -2 v-fl- ~

Travis Tonini

MAR-31-2011 1Ø:ØBPII FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:ZZ5 R9S~ 4I~cA1r LOc,~[ 646 kF~ 0°

Twenty-Sixth Legislature, State of Hawaii HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE Hearing Date: April 4, 2011

Testimony By United Public Workers

Re: SB 1086, SD1. HD1 - RELATING TO CONSUMER INFORMATION

My name is Dayton M. Nakanelua and lam the State Director of the United Public Workers, AFSCME, Local 646, AFL-CIO. The UPW is the exclusive bargaining representative for public employees in bargaining Unit 1 blue collar non-supervisory and Unit 10 institutional, health and correctional facilities.

The United Public Workers support S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1 which proposes that baked goods shall not be represented, advertised, labeled, or marketed using the term “fresh” or “fresh bread” unless the baked goods have never been frozen prior to retail sale to the consumer.

Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1. Mar 25 11 12:lOp 0000 000000000 p.S

S8io86S01 HD1

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus Mckelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: James Kong

With thanks to Rep. Yamane, SBio86SDiHD1 now applies uniformly to all baked goods. It also keeps the cost to implement as IQW as possible by using signs to inform consumers instead of requiring a label on every baked product I can support the House Draft 1 language, but still say that the who[e bill is unnecessary.

I am a resident of Uhue.

With Aloha,

MAR-31-2011 O3:O1PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:003 R95~ To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Conmierce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yam.ane, Vice Chair

From: Anthony Kirk

Subject: SB1OS6 51)1. HIll Frozen bread labeling

do rot believe that there is any advantage to consumers in telling them which baked goods have been previously frozen. LOTS of our food in Hawaii has been previously frozen without needing special signs or labels. But I appreciate that SB 1086 SDI J:IJ) 1 does give all baked goads equal standing by eliminating the sliced bread discrimination. I don’t support the Senate Draft 1, but would support the House Draft I if the legislature feels a bill is necessary.

Sincerely,

Anthony Kirk

MAR-31-2011 02:3ePM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:004 R=S5~ The Bread bill is bad for business in Hawaii SB1086 SDI HD1

To: Committee on CPC Represenlative Robert Herkes, ChairRepresentative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Herrnina Monte Representative Corirme Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brower Representative Ride Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Jim lbanez

My name is Jim Ibanez and I am a resident of Maui I feel that SBI 086 SDI HDI is unnecessary. SB1086 SD1 HD1 is not needed. The language in HD1 is much betterthan the language is SD1, because it is fair to all companies by including all baked goods. I would not support a bill Wet didn’t include all baked goods. I would not support labels on every loaf of product, as that is wasteful and costly to consumers.

The bill is unneeded, but HDl is better than the first two versions ci the bill. Thank you for the chance to testify,

MAR-31-2011 03:OGPM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PRGE:003 R95” Mar 26 11 01:SSp 0000 000000000 p.1

Freeze the language on SB 1086 SD1 HD1

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Committee on CPC

From: Kennedy Luis

SB 1086 SD I MD 1 has moved in the right direction. If you feel there is any need for some notification when baked goods have been previously frozen, then HD 1 is fair in applying to all baked goods. It also minimizes the consumer cost by using signs in stores instead of labels. House Draft 1 is the only version of the bill that I would possibly support.

I am a resident of Lihue.

Respectfully submitted,

Kennedy Luis

MAR-31-~Ø1i 03:05pM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R=95~ From: Conrad CuRio

To: Representathe Robert Herkes~ Chair Representative Ryan Yamana, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representalive Sylvia Luke Representalive Angus NeRelvay RepresentMive flermina Narita Representative Joseph Sould Representative Chit tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Bread - SBIOB6 SIN HDl

Dear Hono~able Chair Herkes,

As resident of Hue.

SBIOB6 SDI HOl is not needed. The language in HDI is much better than the language in Sf1, because his lair to all companies by including all baked goods. I would not support a bill that didn’t include all baked goods. I would not support labels on every loaf of product as that is wastnful and costly to consumers.

The bill is unneeded, but HDI is better than the first two versions of the bill. I would support House Draft I only

Ihank you for this opportunity to be heard.

~adCullio~

MAR-31-2011 02:41PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R=95~ SBioSG SW HLJ1 Sread labeling

To:

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vite Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative blermina Morita Representatvct Barbara Marurrioto Representative Corinfle Ching Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cahanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative joseph Souki Representative CIift Tsu~ Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on CRC

From: Aurora Matlas

I am a resident of Pahea and I’m writing because I don’t think a previously frozen label would be in the consumers’ best interests.

I do not believe that there is any advantage to consumers in telling them which baked goods have been previously frozen. LOTS of our food in Hawaii has been previously frozen without needing special signs or labels. But I appreciate that SB io86 501 HD1 does give all baked goods equal standing by eliminating the sliced bread discrimination. I don’t support the Senate Draft 1, but would support the House Draft i if the legislature feels a bill is necessary-

sincerely,

Aurora Matias

MAR-31-2011 ZS:4IPM FAX: ID:REP IERKES PASE:003 R=SSX Mar 25 11 l2:lOp 0000 000000000 p.4

To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Blake Osh i ro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cahanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus Mchelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto

Subject: SB 1086 SDj. I-Wi

F’rorn: Randal Yarnarnoto

Representative Yarnane produced a fair bill with SB 1086 SDi HD1. It covers all baked goods instead of discriminating onjust one type of bread. It also keeps the costs lower for consumers. Of course, the bill is totally unnecessary and there are no health risks ofpreviously frozen bread. I support holding the bill or passing the Hill, but I would not support SDi.

I am a resident of Hanamaulu.

Sincerely,

I’1%~-31-2Ø11 03:Ø1PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R=95” var 25 11 l2:OSp 0000 000000000 p.L

Create a business friendly Hawaii hold the language on SB 1086 51)1 1101

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Kepresertative Joseph Souki Representative Gift Isuji Represertadve (crime Ching Rep-esentative Barbara Harumoto ftepresertative Angus FicKelvey Representative Hernuna Norma Kepresentative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Kepresentalive Gilbeet Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia bike Representative Cyntha Thielen

Committee on (PC

From; john Coiyea

Thank you fur this oppartuniry to tesci~. ann a resident of Lihue.

Fina~y SB 086 SD I HP I has eliminated the “sliced bread” wording that wan so discriroinatoiy. And the signs that would now apply to all baked goods tan be mniplerrented with minimal consumer cost. Please supper: only the HDl draft wording.

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Subject: Opposition to 581086 SDI Nfl Relating to Fresh and Previously Frozen Bread

J am a. resident aP Maui and a Hawaii consumer.

SB1086 SDI HDI is not necessary from a health nor consumer protection perspective. However, if the legislature feels it necessary to pass a bill, I support a fair bill that includes all baked goods. Additionally. signs are a lower cost option for the consumer rather than. labels.

So. chc bill is not neccesan. burl would support house draft I if a bill passes.

Thank you.

4ratéS

MAR-31-2011 03:I5PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:004 Rc95~c To; Committee on CPC Representative Robert Herkes, Chsi.r Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative 1-lermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Masurnoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower RepTesentative Rith Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuj i Representative Cynthia Thielen

SB1OS6 SOl HUt, Frozen bread

As a Maui consumer and a resident, I am writing to urge you to hold Senate bill 5131086 SD1 HD1 when it is heard by your commiftee.

I am thankful that Representative Yanane made smart changes to the Bread Bill. SB 1086 SW 111)1 is now fair because it covers all baked goods. It was discriminatory to include only sliced sandwich bread. The signs are a better idea as J.abeis would have driven the costs tór consumers. I feel that no bill is recessary, but if the legislature decides to pass something, they need to keep it lair and low cost.

Respectfully submitted,

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Romeo Palalay

MAR-31-2011 03:EGPM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PRGE:004 R=S5’c Baked Goods Bill 3B1086 SD1 HIDi

To~

Representative Robert Iler]ces, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Mor it a Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto TQepresentative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rida Cab~nilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji

Committee on CPC

From: Ronald yea

I live and vote in Maui where I store bread in my freezer so it stays fresh longer. I don’t need more labeling to tell me bread has been previously frozen.

We don’t need more legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern. SB1CS6 SD1 Hfl isn’t necessary. This version of the bill is much more reasonable than the other versions. It. is fair by including all types of baked goods products. I would never support a bill that unfairly

targets one type of bread (SD1) - Please keep the wording the same as HD1 or hold the bill.

Respectfully,

Ronald yea

MPR-31-2ø11 03:25PM FRX: ID:REP IERKES PRGE:~ø3 R95” SBIO86SD1HD1 Fresh and Previously Frozen Bread

To: Committee on CPC Representative Robert Herkes, ChairRepresentative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marunoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brower Representative Rida Cabanifla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Sould Representative Cli.ft Tauji

Fm: John Casinas

As a resident of Maui, the last thing I need is more regulation, especially a bill, like The Bread Bill.

SB 1086 SD1 HDJ. is not necessary from a health nor consumer protection perspective. However, if the legislature feels ft necessary to pass a bill, I support a fair bill that includes all baked goods. Additionally, signs are a lower cost option for the consumer rather than labels.

So, the bill is not necessary, but I would support house draft 1 if a bill passes.

Sincerely,

John Casinas

MAR-31-2011 03:25PM FAX: ID: REP HERICES PAGE: 002 R95~ SR1OS6 Sin ROt Bread labeling

To:

Representative Robert 1-lerkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Augus MeKelvey Representative 1-lermina Morha Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara. Marumoto R~prcsentativc Blake Osliiro Representative Torn Stower Representative Ride Oahanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thiclen

Commi.ffee on CPC

From; Segundo Jr. Asuncion

Please don’t add additional regulations tony daily breadS

The house draft I language addresses many of the concerns of consumers, but keeping the cost impact low. Signs are reasonable, whereas labels were not reasonabic. I would support SB 1086 SD] I-ID] only if it was absolutely necessaty to have a bill of this ~‘pe pass. The Senate Draft 1 was unfair and discriminatory and would not support that bill.

Respectfully.

Segundo Jr. Asuncion

frflR-31-2011 ØB:5SPM FRX: ID:REP HER~S pRGE:003 R=95~ Baked Goods Bill Sf1086 Sf1. IW1

To:

Representative Robert J4erkes, Chair Representative Ryan Ya.mane. Vice Chair Representative Angus McJ.Kelvey Representative Kermina Morita Representative Corinne Chins Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative flake Oshiro Representative Torn Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cli €1 Tsuj i Representative Cynthia Tluelen

Committee on CPC

From: Danyl Fukulomi

I live in Maui and I don’t want to pay more for bread that has to have special. labeling to sell in Hawaii.

Consumers and business don’t need SB 1086 SD I HDI for health or notification purposes. If a bill does pass, the House Draft version is the best version. as it is fair to all and the (east cDstly option. idon’t think any of these bills are necessary. but would support HD1 over any ofthe other bilk a

RespectVukly,

Darryl Fukuton,i

MAR-31-2011 0B:SSPM FAX: XD:REP HERKES PASE:004 R=95’ To; Committee on CPC

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angu.s MeKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Cori.nne Citing Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Drawer Representative Rida Cahanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Lake Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

Fm: Dandres Cahiles Subject: SRios& SD1 HDI Relating to Fresh and Previously Frozen Bread

As a residen.t of Maui and a Hawaii consumer, I have been very pleased with the quality, variety, healthfuj.ness and competitive prices that previously frozen bread provides me and my family.

Representative Yamane produced a fair bill with SBI 086 SN HD1. It covers all baked goods instead of discriminating on just one type of bread. It also keeps the costs Lower for consumers. Of course, the bill is totally unnecessary and there are n.e health, risks of previously frozen bread. J suppGrt hciding the bill or passing the HD 1, but I would not support SD1.

Sincerely,

Dandres Cabiles

MAR-31-2011 09:STPM FAX: ID: REP HERKES PAGE:002 RS5~ Mar 28 11 05:59a QOS 000 P.1

Re: Baked Goods Bill 581086 SDI UD1

For:

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marurnoin Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tam Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on CPC

From Gregory Sagarang:

SB 1086 SD 1 HD 1 has moved in the right direction. If you feel there is any need for some notification when baked goods have been previously frozen, then I-ID us fair in applying to all baked goods. It also minimizes the consumer cost by using signs in stores instead of labels. House Draft 1 is the only version of the bill that! would possibly support

With aloha,

Gregory Sagarang

MAR-31-2011 O9:57PN FAX: ID:REP HERICES PAGE:004 R~95’c Mar 25 11 05:32p 000 000 P.1

Focus on hills we need, not 5B1086 Sill 111)1

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marurnoto Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Rermina Merit a Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agarail Representative Sylvia Luke

Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on CPC

From: Anthony Waltjen

The lleaiLh Department and even the supports of the bill say that this bill is unnecessary from a health perspective. I feel the bill is unnecessary altogether. I ask that you hold the bill, hut if you want to pass something HP 1 is the fair option, because it covers all baked goods instead of targeting one type of bread. Signs are the much better than labels. I would only support the house draft 1 language.

Sincerely,

Anthony Waltjen

MAR-31-2011 OB:5SPM FAX: ID.REP HERKES PAGE:002 R~S5c Mar 25 11 OS:SSp 000 000 p.2

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Committee on CPC

SBIOB6 SDI HDI

From: Zachary Ayson

We don’t need more legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern. SB1086 SD1 HD1 isn’t necessary. This version of the bUl is much more reasonable than the other versions. It is fair by including all types of baked goods products. I would never support a bill that unfairly targets one type of bread (SDI). Please keep the wording the same as HDI or hold the bill.

Sincerely, ~ csça9~y

MAR-31-2011 O9:59pP1 FAX: ID:REP HERl~S PAGE:003 R=95” Mar 25 11 05:33p 000 000 P.S

SBIO86SDI MDI To: Representative Robert Flerkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Angus McKeIvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Grower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji

Committee on CPC

From: John Williams

5B1086 SW HD1 is not needed. The language in HD1 is much better than the language in SW, because it is fair to all companies by including all baked goods. I would not support a bill that didn’t include all baked goods. I would not support labels on every loaf of product as that is wasteful and costly to consumers. The bill is unneeded, but HOl is better than the first two versions of the bill. I would support House Draft 1 only Respectfully,

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MAR-31-2011 øB:S9PM FAX: ID.REP HERICES PRGE:004 R=95~ Mar 25 11 05:SSp 000 000 p.?

SB 1086 SDI HDI Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Representative Cynthia Thielen Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus Mokelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

I am from Honolulu, and I’d like to recommend that if you want to protect consumers, you’d do more good by puffing a “High Fat, High Salt” label on french fries than a “previously frozen” label on baked goods.

We don’t need more legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern. SB1086 SD1 HD1 isn’t npcessary. This version of the bill is much more reasonable than the other versions. It is fair by including all types of baked goods products. I would never support a bill that unfairly targets one type of bread (SD1). Please keep the wording the same as HOl or hold the bill.

Thank you for the chance to testify,

Ben Clinger

MAR-31-2011 09:ØØPM FP)<: ID:REP HERKES PRSE:002 RS5~’ Mar 25 11 05:SSp 000 000 p.S

SB1086 Sf1 ED1 Frozen bread labeling

To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanlila Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marurnoto

From: Mary Grace Aragon

Consumers and business don’t need SB 1086 SD 1 I-ID 1 for health or notification purposes. If a bill does pass, the House Draft version is the best version, as it is fair to all and the least costly option. I don’t think any of these bills are necessary, but would support HDI over any of the other bills.

Sincerely,

MAR-31-2011 09:O1PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:004 R95’~ Mar 25 11 O5:37p 000 000 p.1S

SB1086 Sf1 filM To:

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus MoKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith~Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on CPC

From: Louie Bravo

Not only do consumers not NEED labels on a perfectly good product like previously frozen bread, IT WOULD BE VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE WHJcJ1 I-lOT DOG BUNS PRODUCED LOCALLY HAVE BEEN FROZEN AND “RFOUTREZ LABELS.

Representative Yamane produced a fair bill with SB1QS6 SDI l-]7D1. It covers all baked goods instead of discriminating on just one type of bread. It also keeps the costs lower for consumers. Of course, the bill is totally unnecessary and there are no health risks of previousLy frozen bread. I support holding the bill or passing the 1-IDI, but I would not support SDI.

Respectfully,

MAR-31-2011 09:Ø2PN FAX: ID:REP 1-ERKES pn$E:002 R=95’c Mar 25 11 O5:37p 000 QQO p.14

Re: Baked Goods Bill 5B1086 SD1 HD1

For:

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermifla Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke

Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on CF’C

From Brandon Shelton:

I The house draft 1 language addresses many of the concerns of consumers, by keeping the cost impact low. Signs are reasonable, whereas labels were not reasonable. I would support 5B1086 SDI HD1 only i-f it was absolutely necessary to have a bill of this type pass. The Senate Draft 1 was unfair aid discriminatory and I would not support that bill.

Brandoi’ Shelton

MAR-31-2011 0S:OEPIl FAX: ID: REP HERKES PRSE:003 R=95’~ Mar 25 11 05:SBp 000 000 P.15

To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative Hermina Monte Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara MarumotO Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith~Agaral1 Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

Subject SS1086 SPI 1401 Frozen bread labeling

From: Steven Tanaka

SBIOSG SOl 1401 is not necessary from a health nor consumer protection perspective. However, if the legislature feels it necessary to pass a bill, I support a fair bill that includes all baked goods. Additionally, signs are a lower cost option for the consumer rather than labels.

So, the bill is not necessary, but I would support house draft I if a bill passes.

Sincerely,

Steven Tanaka

MAR-31-2011 09:O2PM FAX: ID:REP FER1CES PAGE:004 R=95’ Mar 25 11 O5:38p 000 000 p.16

Re: House Bill SB1OS5 SDI HOl

For: CPC Committee

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamafle, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Roland Dagan

SB 1086 SD1 HD1 provides the most reasonable version of notification on pre-frozen baked goods. It can be fairly used for all baked products, and can be done without the significant cost increase that Hawaii-onlV labeling would have required. I could support the House Draft 1 language, if it passed.

Respectfully submitted,

Roland Dagan

MRR-M-20i1 eS:e3PM FAX: XD:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R=95” Mar 25 11 O5:SSp 000 000 p.17

Re: SBIOS6 SD~ HDI

For: CPC Committee

Representative Robert F-lerkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina iviorita RepresentaLive Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marurnoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brewer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbett Keich-Agaran Representath’e Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Stanley Nakama

I do not believe that there is any advantage to consumers in telling them which baked goods have been previously frozen. LOTS of our food in Hawaii has been previously frozen without needing special signs or labels. But I appreciate char SB 1086 SDI FUJI does give all baked goods equal standing by eLiminating the sliced bread discrimination. I don’t support the Senate Draft I, but would support the House Draft I if the legislatute feds a bill is necessary.

Respectfully submitted,

jti9tLt4 ~/~J~6- Stanley Nakarna

MAR-31-2ø11 ag:ØSPM FAX: ID:REP NERKES PRt3E:003 R=95’c Mar as ii 02:25p 000 000 p.1

SB1 086 SD1 HD1 Bread labeling

To:

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Angus MoKeLvey Representative Hermina Monte Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida CabaniWa Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji

Committee on CPC

From: Brandon York

Representative Yamane produced a fair bill with SB1086 SD1 HD1. It covers all baked goods instead of discriminating on just one type of bread. It also keeps the costs lower for consumers. Of course, the bill is totally unnecessary and there are no health risks of previously frozen bread: I support holding the bill or passing the Hol, but I would not support SDI.

Respectfully,

Brandon York

MAR-31-~011 g9:iB4PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:W2 R95~ Mar 2S 11 02:a7p 000 000

Frozen bread labeling - OPPOSE SB1086 Sf1 111)1

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yaniane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative 1-lermina Morfta Representative Joseph Souki Representative C lift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumol.o Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

From: Henry Soiffia

We don’t need more legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern. SB 1086 SD1 1-101 isn’t necessary. This version of the bill is much more rea~onab1e than the other versions. It is fair by including all types of baked goods products. I would never support a bill that unfairly targets one type of bread (SD1). Please keep the wording the same as HDI or hold the bill.

Sincerely, ‘t.t.7

Henry So lina

MAR-31-2011 D9:O4PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:003 R=95’ Mar 26 11 02:?7p 000 000 p.3

Subject: SB 1086 SD1 HDI relating to Baked Goods

To: Committee on CPC Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Herrnina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Ride Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Sduki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Aaron Kalili

The Health Department and even the supports of the bill say that this bill is unnecessary from a health perspective. I feel the bill is unnecessary altogether. I ask that you hold the bill, but if you want to pass something HD1 is the fair option, because it covers all baked goods instead of targeting one type of bread. Signs are also much better than labels. I would only support the house draft 1 language.

Aaron Kalili

MAR-31-2011 G9:O4PN FAX: TD:REP HERKES pRGE:004 R=95~c ~SB=d 2øa:3Se~d S3)IEH d3d:CI :

Subject: SB 1086 SDI HDI Baked Goods

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinrie Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Osl*o Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Sould Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Rodrigo Ganoy

Consumers and business don’t need SB1OS6 5D1 HD1 for health or notification purposes. if a bill does pass, the House Draft version is the best version, as it is fair to all and the least costly option. I don’t think any of these bills are necessary, but would support HD1 over any of the other bills.

Sincerely,

Rodrigo Ganoy

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Subject: SB 1086 Wi HDI relating to Baked Goods

To: Committee on CPC Representative Robert 1-lerkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Ride Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tauji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Micah Ednilao

While I do not see any consumer protection possible by adding previously frozen notification to baked goods, at least SB 1086, SD 1, RD 1 is fair in requiring it of ALL baked goods, not just sliced bread. More importantly, the cost to the consumer will be less by using signs in the store rather than labels on every loaf of bread. I request that you hold the language in the House Draft 1 or reject the bill.

Sincerely, /*~ ~ Micah Ednilao

000 000 e9~:9Q Ti sa J~w To Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Representatve Robed Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representatve Cynthia Thielen Representative Angus McKelvey Representatve Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Chirig Representa~ve Barbara MarurrtoW Representative Blake Oshiro Representatve Tom Brewer Representative Rida Cabanhlta R.epreseritallve Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran RepresentaUve Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representailve Clift Tsuj[

Subject: SB 1086 SDI. HD1 Dat~: March 25, 2011

SB 1086 SD 1 1-ID 1 has moved in the right direction. If you feet there is any need for some noUfi~tion when baked goods have been previously flozen, then HD 1 is fair in applying to alt baked goods. It also minimizes the consumer cost by using signs in stores instead of labels. House Draft 1 is••the only version of the bill that I would possibly support

Mahalo,

!<7 ~

David Nagata

MAR-31-2011 0S:44PM FAX: ID:REP ~ERKES PRGE:004 R=85” Mar 28 11 0?:Slp 000 000 P.’2

The Bread Bill SB 1086 501 HDi

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida CabaniNa Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus Mckelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Fm: Gladys Thomas

Please don’t burden Hawaii businesses with unnecessary regulations. SB 1086 SDi HD1 provides the most reasonable version of notification on pre-frozen baked goods. It can be Fairly used for all baked products, and can be done without the significant cost Increase that Hawaii-only labeling would have required. I could support the House Draft I language, if it passed.

I live in Pearl City.

Sincerely,

Gladys Thomas

MRR-31-2011 G9:42Pt1 FAX: ID:REP 1-ERKES PAGE:ØØ2 R95~’ Mar 26 11 02:31p 000 000 p.13

SB 1086 5b1 Hbl on Baked Goods

To: Representative l~obert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yomane, Vice Chair

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

From; Sun tnayoshi

I’m a long time resident of Kaneohe and I eat lots of foods that have been previously frozen. 531086 Sb1 Hbl is not needed. The language in Hb1. is much better than the language in SN, because it is fair to all companies by including all baked goods. I would not support a bill that didrit include all baked goods. I would not support labels on every loaf of product, as that is wasteful and costly to consumers.

The bill is unneeded, but HD1 is better than the first two versions of the bill. I would support House braft I only

Thank you,

Sun £nayoshi

MAR-31-2011 09:42PM FA~<: ID:REP HERICES PPGE:003 R95k To:

Committee on Consumer Protection &. Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Cynthia Thie~en Representative Angus Mckelvey Repn~sentative Hermina Morita Representative Corinr;e Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken [to Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji

Subject: SB 1086 501 Hi)! Date: March 25, 2011 513 1086 SD 1 HD 1 has moved in the right direction, if you feel there is any need for some notification when baked goods have been previously frozen, then HD 1 is fair in applying to all baked goods. It also minimizes the consumer cost by using signs in stores instead of labels, House Draft I is the oniy version of the Nil that I would possibly support.

Mahalo,

4rnraisiaga~a \

MAR-31-2011 09:42PP1 FAX: ID:REP 1-ERKES PASE:004 R=95~ Mar 26 11 08~14a 000 000 P.4

Frozen bread labeling - OPPOSE SB1086 Sill IrIDI

Representative Robert Herkes. Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Giibert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative 1-Ierminajvlorita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Maruinoto Representative Cynthia Thi&en

Committee on Constimer Protection & Commerce

From: Travis Nobriga

We don’t need more legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern. 881086 SD1 HD1 isn’t necessary. This version of the bill is much more reasonable than the other versions. It is fair by including all types of baked goods products. I would never support a bill that unfairly targets one type of bread (SD 1). Please keep the wording the same as HDI or hold the bill.

Sincerely,

Travis Nobri ga

MAR-31-2011 09:47PM FAX: ID:REP HERICES PRGE:002 R~95’ Mar 28 11 08;15a 000 000 p.S

Frozen bread labeling - 5B1086 SDI HDI

Comniirtee on Consumer Protection & Coinruerce

Representative Robert flukes. Chair Representative Ryan Yamane. Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brower RepresencaniYe Rida Cabanifla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gi[bert Reith.Agatan Representative Sylvia Like Representative Angus licRelvey Representative Nerunina tiedta Representative Joseph Sot~

From: liicah Hananraikai

SBIOC6 Sf1 ~Dl is not needed. The Iangua~e in 1101 is much better than the language is WI, because it is fair to all companies by including all baked goods. I woukl not support a bill that didn’t indude all baked goods. I would • not support labels on every loaf of product, as that is wasteful and cosOy to consumers.

The bill is unneeded, but Nfl is better than the first two versions of the bill.

Sincerely,

Hkah Hanamaikai

MAR-31-2011 09:47PM FAX: —- ID:REPHERKES - PAGE:003 R=95X Mar 26 11 U8:15a 000 000 p.S

531086 SD1 1-01 Bread labeling

To:

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji

Committee on CPC

From: Richard Pagan

Representative Yamane produced a fair bill with 331086 WI HD1. It covers all baked goods instead of discriminating on just one type of bread. It aiso keeps the costs lower for consumers. Of course, the bill is totaily unnecessary and there are no health risks of previously frozen bread. I support holding the bill or passing the HDI, but I would not support SDI.

Respectfully,

Richard Pagan

MAR-33.-2211 B9:47PM FAX: ID:REP HERICES PA~:ØØ4 R=95~c Mar 25 11 D8:lSa 000 000 p.S

SB1086 SQl HDI Bread labeling

To:

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran RepresAntative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji

Committee on CPC

From: LeArthur Sanders II

Representative Yamane produced a fair bill with SB1 086 SDI HD1. It covers all baked goods instead of discriminating onjust one type of bread. It also keeps the costs lower for consumers. Of course, the bill is totally unnecessary and there are no health risks of previously frozen bread. I support holding the bill or passing the HD1, but I would not support SD1.

Respectfully, —~ //t2~ LeArthur Sanders II

MAR-31-2011 09: 2TPM FAX: ID: REP HERKES PAGE: 003 R95X Focus on bills we need, not SB 1086 SiN HIM

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Ken Ito Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marurnoto Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on CPC

From: Richard 1-b

As a voter from Honolulu, I ask that you carefully consider the language of this bill.

Representative Yamane produced a fair bill with SB 1086 SD 1 HID 1. It covers all baked goods instead of discriminating on just one type of bread. It also keeps the costs lower for consumers, Of course, the bill is totally unnecessary and there are no health risks of previously frozen bread. I support holding the bill or passing the HD1, but I would not support SDJ.

Sincerely, ~

frIAR-31-EØti ø9:29PM FAX: ID:REP HERICES PAGE:002 R95’G PLEASE Freeze the ‘anguage on the Frozen bread labeling SB1OS6 SD1 HD1

Representative Robert 1-lerkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yomane, Vice Chair Committee on CPC

From: John Ueda

Consumers and business don’t need 5B1086 SD1 HDI for health or notification purposes. Ito biB does pass. the House Draft version s [he best version, as it is fair to all and the least costly option, I don’t think any of these b~Is are necessary, but would support HD1 over any of the other bills.

Respectfully submifted,

MAR-31-2011 09:29PM FAX ID: REP HERJCES PASE:003 R95” STOP SB1OS6 81)1 ITD1

Ifrpresent~itive I tOl)CPt llcikes, (hair BepreseiiLative Bvan Yaniane, Vice lteprcscrita~ive (N’nI;}iia rIllIieTefl (‘hair 1tepi’cscntat~ivc Joseph Souki ltcpivsviital.i ye (lift rp511j I leprese iita Live (on itne ( I lug Itepreseiitati vu I 3ar[x~ra lvi art i iiio~o ltepreseiitative Angus MeKel~’ev ltepisentative I Ieriiii 1121 Moiita Representative Blake ()idiiro ltepresenta±ive rfl)111 IhVWVI ltepresentative Etida (1aban lila lte1iivsetitative Ken Ith Rep iesentali \‘O (1111)011. Keith— Agatiii I.Iepreseiitativc Sylvia lAIke

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The iiOW4B dniit 1 Iangwige addresses litany ol the concerfls of coutsiliners, hut kcepmg the cost impact low. Signs inc iv~usoiiaiilc, whereas lithels were not reasonable. I would support 5111086 Si)1 111)1 only if it was absolutely necessary to have a bill of this type P~• rfI)V Senate l)raft 1 was u ufair and (hscrini naJo ry and I won Id not s ijtpoit tI a~ hi II.

Si ucerel y,

~ orico Loroitzo

MAR-31-2011 O9:29PM FAX: ID:REP HERICES PAGE:004 R95’~ Subject: SB 1086 SD1 HD1 relating to Baked Goods

To: Committee on CPC Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus Mokelvey Representative Hermina Monte Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Ride Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Bryson Galon

We don’t need more legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern. 531086 SD1 HD1 isn’t necessary. This version of the bill is much more reasonable than the other versions. It is fair by including all types of baked goods products. I would never support a bill that unfairly targets one type of bread (8131). Please keep the wording the same as HD1 or hold the bill.

Bryson Galon 2---

MRR-31-2C11 ros:3CPM FF~X: ID:REP HERKES PflGE:e02 ~95Z Subject s81086 SDI HDI relating to Baked Goods

To; Committee on CPC Representative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Chair Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Hermina Morita Representative Angus McKelveY Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Corir~fle Ching Representative Tom Brower Representative Blake Osito Representative Ken Ito Representative Rida Cabanifla Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Gilbert ~0ith~Agaran Representative Clift Tstiji Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Fertune Mesik

Rep. Yamafle has created SB 1066 Wi HOl that makes the use ot signs for pre4rOZen baked goods fair, less burdensome for businesses and less costly for consunlers. Hold the language to the House Draft I and it remains fair.

Fertune Mesik

pPGE:F&4 R95Z ID:REP HERKES MAR-31-2011 e9:3IPM FAX Re: Baked Goods Bill SB 1086 SIN HUT

For:

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan ‘I’an~ane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKdvey Representative Hermina Mci-ira RepresencaLwe Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Manunoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Soulci Representative Cli ft Tsu~i Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on CPC

From: John Lester Pascual

Finally SB 1086 SDI I-~)I has eliminated the “sliced bread” wording that was so discriminatory. And the signs that would now apply to all baked goods can be implemented with minimal consumer cost. Please support only the HO]. draft wording.

Thank you.

Lester Pascual

PPSE:002 R95Z MAR-31-2011 0~:31PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES Subject: 881086 801 HD1 Broad Labeling

To: Committee on CPC

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Monte Representative Corinne Cling Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Ride Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From Danny Sabado

Rep. Yannane has created SB 1086 801 HDI that makes the use of signs for pro-frozen baked goods fair, less burdensome for businesses and less costly for consumers. Hold the language to the House Draft 1 and it remains fair.

I live in Waipahu.

With aloha,

Danny SabacJo

MAR-31-2011 ~9:32PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:003 R=95’ To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Chair Representative Slake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Maru mote Representative Cynthia Thielen Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Fm: Duk Jin Murata

Subject SBI 086 SD1 HD1 RelatLng to PreviousLy frozen bread labeling

As a resident of Mililani, I an, looking to you to help stop this unnecessary bill. The Health Department and even the supports of the bill say that this bill is unnecessary from a healTh perspective. I feel the biLl is unnecessary altogether. I ask that you hold the bill, but if you want to pass something HD1 is the fair option, because it covers all baked goods instead of targeting one type of bread. Signs are also much better than labels.

With Aloha,

Disk Jin fvlurata ~ 4L K224t~#-L.

MAR-31-2011 09:32PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:004 R—95X Baked Goods Bill SB 1086 SD1 HD 1

Representative Robert f-Jcrkcs, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair

Representative Blake Osliiro Representaiivc rlMn l3rower Representative ilida (Dahanilla Representative Ken Ito Renresentative Gilbert Kcith.Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke ReprescnLtive Angus McKelvcy Representative Ilennina Morita Represenialivejosepli Sould Representative Cull Tstkji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumolo Rcj,reseiitaiivc C)nhtlIia ‘l’l .ielcii

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Consumers and business (lon’t need SB 036 ~SD I HD 1 br health or notilk:ation purposes. If a 1)111 does pass, the I Touse Draft veisioul is the best version, as ii is l~nr to all and the least costly option. I don’t think any of these bills are necessary, but. would support I-{D1 over any of the other bills.

Thank you,

~ouio

MAR-31-2011 09:33PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R95” From: Brett Nahaku-Houio

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabariilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Manimoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

SB 1086 SDI HDI

Now we have a version of SB 1086 in SD1 HDI that is fair in addressing all bread products instead of only one type. Because it also uses signs instead of labels to notify consumers of previously frozen products, it also keeps costs lower, too. I could support the House Draft 1, but I still think the bi!! is not needed.

I am a resident of Aiea. Respectfully,

Brett Nahaku-Horio

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MAR-31-2011 O9:33PP1 FAX: ID: REP H~KES PAt~:003 R=95~ Mar 25 11 0S:39p 000 000 p.18

Subject SB1086 SD1 HD1 Bread Labeling

To: Committee on CPC

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Ride Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Soulci Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From Randy Lopez

Now we have a version of SB 1086 in SD1HDI that is fair in addressing all bread products instead of only one type. Because it also uses signs instead of labels to notify consumers of previously frozen products,it also keeps costs lower, too. I could support the House Draft 1, but I still think the bill is not needed.

With aloha,

Randy Lopez

MAR-31-2011 09:03pM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:004 R95~’ From: Brian Unten To: Committee on OPC Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus Mokelvey Representative Herrnina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marunioto Representative Blake Oshiro RepresentaUve Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabariilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen Bread-Opposed to SB1O8SSD1 HD1

Dear Honorable Chair baker, As resident of Maui, I am writing to ask you to keep the language the same as HD1 or HOLD SB1QS6 SD1 HD1 when heard.

The Health Deparirnent and even the supports of the bill say That this bill is unnecessary from a heaTh perspective. I feel the bill is unnecessary altogether. I ask that you hold the bill, but if you want to pass something HD1 is the fair option, because it covers all baked goods instead of targeting one type of bread. Signs are also much better than labels. Thank you for t~is.çpportunity to be heard,

Brian Men

MAR-31-2011 ØB:5TPM FAX: . ID:REP HERKES PAGE:003 R95” SB1OS6 Sf1 [[Di on Broad

To: Committee on CPC Representative Robert Herkes, ChairRepresentati ye Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Represen.talive Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith.—Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cl.ifi Tsuj i Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Rod Andrei Huerbs

I am a resident of Maui and a voter. I think the bread bill (SB 1086 SD 1 HDI) is unnecessary.

The Health Department and even the supports of the bill say that this bill is unnecessary from a health perspective. I feel the bill is unnecessary altogether. I ask that you hold the bill, but if you want to pass something HOl is the fair option, because it covers all baked goods instead of targeting one type of bread. Signs are also much better than labels.

Thank you for the chance to testi~’, Am, Roe! Anclrci Huerlas

MAR-31-2011 03:I5PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:00~ R95’~ Bread Bill SBIOSS 501 HDI

To:

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane5 Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen ChaIr Representative An9us McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Chhig Representative ~arbara Marumoto Representative Elake Oshiro Representative Toni Brower Representative Rida Cabanllla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift TsuJi

Committee on CPC

Fronn David Breitha

I am a resident of Maui who does not need more labeling on previoudy frown bread~ 5B1036 SDI HDI is not needed. The language In HDI is much better than the language in SDI, because it Is fair to all companies by including all baked goods. I would not support a bill that didn’t include a!! ba!ced goods. I would not support !the!s on every loaf of product, as that is wasteful and costly to consumers.

The bill Is unneeded, but 1101 is better than the first two versions of the bilL

Respectfully,

David ~reltha

MAR-31-2011 03:15PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R=95~C Mar 25 11 l2:OSp 0000 000000000 p.3

To:

(1ointnittee on ( n1s~niier Protection & (binincree

itepresentative Robert 1-lerkes, (hal r Representative Ryan ~TaE1IahIe i-tepresent~itive ( yntina, ‘Phi (‘loll Vice C~jair Representative BlaJie Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith- Aga1rau Representative Sylvia Luke Itepresentative Angus McICN vev Representative IIc.rmina Morita

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Subject SB 1086 Sm HD1

From: CarI.os (+aeusan

Rep. Xainaiie Inns eivated SB 1086 81)1 I-I Dl that llLaJces the use of signs for JWC— froze[I b~iked goods lair, less burdensome for businesses arnl less costly for eonsnrners. Hold the laiigi.iage to the house I)raft I arid it remains fair.

I am a votci from Lihue.

MAR-31-2011 03: 12PM FA)<: ID~REP HERKES PAGE:Ø~4 R95’C Mar 28 11 02:29p 000 000 p.S

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From: Yoke Morita

Regarding labeling of bread — SIHOHO SD1 i.IDI.

I am a resident of Mililani anti concerned about the Bread 13111. 1 am tii2mkfId that Representative Yamane made smart eln.ngcs to the I~re;ixI Bill. S HIOSli SDI I-IL)1. is now lair because it covers al.1 baked goods. It Was (liserjminn.torv to include only sliced sandwich bread. The signs an~ a better idea, as labels would have driven the costs for consumers. I [eel that no bill is necessary, but if the legislatitrt’ decides to pass; somctliiiig, they need to keep it fair and low east.

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MAR-31-2011 09:2GPM FAX~ ID:REP HERKES PAGE:ØO3 R=95~ Mar 26 11 COflEa 000 000 p.S

PLEASE freeze the language on the frozen bread bill 581086 SIN AOl

Represcnoa~ve Rabert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Chair Representative Joseph Souki Representative Gift Tsuji Representative Cotinne Ching Representative Barbara Ilarumoto Representative Angus llcKelvay Representative Hermina Ilorita Representative Bake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rida Cabaziilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on CPC

from: Darin Merry

The house draft I language addresses many of the concerns of consumers, by keeping the cost impact low. Signs are reasonable, whereas labels were not reasonable. I would support SB1086 SDI HDI only if it was absolutely necessary to have a bill of this type pass. The Senate Draft I was unfair and discriminatory and I would not support that bill.

Respectfully submitted,

Darin Merry

MRR-31-SglI 09:2BPM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PRGE:004 R=95” Frozen bread labeling - SB1086 SN HDI

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom l3rower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative An gus McKclvey Representative Flermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Cling Representative Barbara Marumoto

Front Ryan Nomura

I am thankful that Representative Yamane made smart changes to the Bread Bill. SBJOS6 SD1 HD1 is now fair because it covers all baked goods. It was discriminatory to includ.e only sliced sandwich bread. The signs are a better idea, as labels would have driven the costs for consumers. I feel that no bill is necessary, hut if the legislature decides to pass something, they need to keep it fair and. low cost.

Sincerely, jv~

MAR-31-2011 09:30PM Ffl)<: ID:REP HERKES PflGE:003 RS5~ To:

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus Mckelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on (PC

581086 SOt HDt

From: Ellen Irvine

SBio86 SW HD1 is not necessary from a health nor consumer protection perspective. However, if the legislature feels it necessary to pass a bill, I support a fair bill that includes all baked goods. Additionally, signs are a lower cost option for the consumer rather than labels.

So, the bill is not necessary, but I would support house draft 1 if a bill passes.

As a resident of Kaneohe, I ask you to vote NO on 531o86 SDi HOt

Respectfully, &&-fl C

MAR-31-2011 Ø9:~3PN FAX: ID:REP HERICES PPGE:004 R95~c To: Committee on CPC Representative Robert 1-lerkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus MoKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representa~ve Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representa~ve Rida Cabanills Representative Ken Ito Representafive Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke RepresentaUve Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen From: Dominic Kin Choy

Frozen Bread-Oppose to 821086 SDI HDI

Dear Honorable Chair Baker,

As a Hawaii consumer and a resident of Wailuku, I am writing to ask you to either keep the language the same as HD1 or HOLD S81086 SD1 HD1.

We don’t need more legislation regulaling something that isn’t a health concern. 8B1086 Wi HD1 isn’t necessary. This version of the bill is much more reasonable than the other versions. ~ is fair by including all types of baked goods products. I would never support a bill that unfairly targets one type of btead (SD1). Please keep the wording the same as [Dl or hold the bill. Thank you for this opportunity to testif~j,

Dominic Kn C oy a?

MAR-3t-2011 øB:S5PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R95’~ Mar 25 11 05:35p 000 000 p.S

SB1086 SD1 HD1 Committee on CPC

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Representative Cyntifia Thieleri Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Joseph Souki. Representative Cift Tsuji Representative Corinne CLing Representative Barbara Representative Blake Oshiro Marumoto Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Representative Torn Brower Morita Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke

From: Alvin Pilar

SB1OSÔ Sill HEll is not needed. The language in HD1 is much better than the language in SD1, because it is fair to all companies by including all baked goods. I would not support a bill, that didn’t include all baked goods. I would not support labels on every loaf of product, as that is wasteful and costly to consumers. Sincerely, ~ fr—

MAR-31-2011 09:OØPM FAX: ID:REP 1-ERKES PAGE:003 R95~ To:

Representative Robert Herkes, ChairRepreseritative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Committee on CPC

Don’t waste your valuable tinie with unnecessary bills SBio86 501 KD1

From: Reece Kakuda

We don’t need more legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern. SBI0S6 SD1 HDi isn’t necessary. This version of the bill is much more reasonable than the other versions. It is fair by including all types of baked goods products. I would never support a bill that unfairly targets one type of bread (SD1). Please keep the wording the same as HDi or hold the bill.

As a voter in Ewa, i ask you to HOLD SB1086 SDi HDi.

Respectfully, / : /

MAR-31-~Ii 09:36F’M FAX: ID:REP HERICES PAGE:003 R=95X Mar 25 11 12:lOp 0000 000000000 p.S

To Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Representative Cynthia Thie].en Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Representative Clift Tsuji Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Representative Doseph Souki Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke

Committee on CPC

OPPOSE 58 1086 SDI HD1

From: Braven Kight

While I do not see any consumer protection possible by adding previously frozen notification to baked goods, at least SB 1086, SD 1, HD 1 is fair in requiring it of ALL baked goods) not just sliced bread. More importantly, the cost to the consumer will be less by using signs in the store rather than labels on every loaf of bread. I request that you hold the language in the House Draft 1 or reject the bill.

I live in Lihue, Kauai.

Respectfully,

Braven Kight

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Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chai.r

From: Roger Decambra

Subject: 881086 SIN. HUt Frozen brcad labeling

As a resident of Maui and a voter, I say that this bill is unnecessary.

SBIO~6 SD 1 HD1 is not necessary from a health nor cons~mer protection perspective. However, if the legislature feels it necessary to pass a bill, I support a fai.r bill that includes all baked goods- Additionally, signs are a lower cost option for thc consumer rather than labels

So, the bill is not necess~y, but I would support house draft I if a bill passes.

Sincerely,

Roger DeCambra

MAR-31-2011 09:06PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PRGE:803 R95’ S81086 WI HD1 on Bread

To: Committee on CPC Representative Robert Herkes, ChairRepresentatiVe Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rids Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

My name is blab Teruya. I am a resident of Kahulu[.

We don’t need more legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern. SB 1086 SD1 HD1 isn’t necessary. This version of the bill is much more reasonable than the other versions. It is fair by including all types of baked goods products. I would never support a bill that unfairly targets one type of bread (WI). Please keep the wording the same as HDI or hold the bill. Thank you [or the chance to testify,

MAR-31-2011 09:Ø6PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES P~E:ØØ4 R=95~’ Mar 25 11 05:SSp 000 000 p.4

Frozen bread labeling - SBI 086 801 MDI

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Chair Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus Mekelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative CliftTsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Jennifer Wiemer

I am a resident of Honolulu who doesn’t understand why this bill is being pushed again when there is no health reason for the bill. 851066 SDI HDI is not necessary from a health nor consumer protection perspective. However, if the legislature feels it necessary to pass a bill, I support a fair bill that includes all baked goods. Additionally, signs are a tower cost option for the consumer rather than labels.

So, the bill is not necessary, but I would support house draft I if a bill passes.

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Jennifer Wiemer

MRR-31-2011 Ø9:09P[’l FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 RS5~ Mar 25 11 U5:34p 000 000 P.5

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Committee on CPC

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marum oto Representative Angus IVieKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke

Representative Cynthia Titielen

From: Trade Padama-Kinere

SB1086 SD1 HU1 is not necessary from a health nor consume” protection perspee~ive~ However, if the legislature feels it necessary to pass a bill, I support a fair bill that includes all baked goods. Additionally, signs are a lower cost option for the consumer rather than labels.

So, the bill is not necessary, but I would support house draft 1 if a bill passes.

I am a resident of Pearl City.

Sincerely,

MAR-31-2011 09:IOPM FAX: XD:REP HERKES PAGE:003 R95~ Mar 25 11 05:34p 000 000 p.S

SB1086 Sf1 Nfl Fresh and Previously Frozen Bread

Committee on CPC

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative Herinina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Fm: Charles lull

As a resident of Mililani, the last thing I need is more regulation, however the language in 141)1 is much better than the language in Si) 1, because it is fair to all companies by including all baked goods. I would not support a bill tha didn’t include all baked goods. I would not support labels on every loaf of product, as that is wasteful and costly to consumers.

The bill is unneeded, but HU 1 is better than the first two versions of the bill.

Sincerely,

Charles lull

MAR-31-2011 09: 10PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PRGE:024 R=95’c Mar 25 11 05:SSp 000 000 p.10

Re: SB1OS6 SD1 HD1 relating to Baked Goads To: Committee on CPC Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKeIvey Representative Hermina Monte Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Isuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Willie Tanuvasa

The Health Department and even the supports of the bill say that this bill is unnecessary from a health perspective. I feel the bill is unnecessary altogether. I ask that you hold the bill, but if you want to pass something HDI is the fair option, because it covers all baked goods instead of targeting one type of bread. Signs are also much better than labels. I would only support the house draft I language.

Willie Tanuvasa

MAR-31-2011 09: 11PM FAX XD:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R95’ Mar 25 11 O5:36p IJOG 000 p.11

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Subject S131086 501 BI)1 Frozen bread labeling

From: T{amiwl a Ka,Iai iii

5131086 SI)1 111)1 iS not rjeedwl. The langinige in ~lJ)l is much better than the language IlLS])1, because it is fair to all companies by including all baked goods. I would not support a bill that (hdIit include all baked goods. I would not support labels on every loaf of product, ~is that is wasteful and costly to consiHilers.

rme bill is unneeded, but ilDi is bett&’r than the first two versions of the bill. I would support House Draft 1 only

Sincerely, 4vv~t&

Kamuel.a Kalani I

[IAR-312011 Ø9:IIPM FAX: ID:REF HERI~S PAGE:003 R=95~’ Mar 25 11 C5:37p 000 000 p12

To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

Subject: SB 1086 SEll HDI Frozen bread labeling

From: Fredie Anguay, Jr.

As a voter from Ewe Beach, I respectfully request that you do not spend any more time on bills like the bread labeling bill. Rep. Yamane has created SB 1086 501 HD1 that makes the use of signs for pre-trozen baked goods fair, less burdensome for businesses and less costly for consumers. Hold the language to the House Draft 1 and it remains fair.

Sincerely,

Fredie Ariguay, Jr.

MAR-31-2011 09:1EPM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:004 R=95~ The Bread bill is bad for business in Hawaii SBIOBB SDI HD1

To: Comnifttee on CPC Representative Robert Herkes, ChairRepresentative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Toni Brewer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Cynthia Ihielen From: Jim lbanez

My name is Jim Ibanez and lam a resident of MauL I feel that 531086 SQl HD1 is unnecessary. 831086 801 HD1 is not needed. The language in HDI is much betterthan the language is SD1, because it is fair to all companies by including all baked goods. I would not support a bill ttat didn’t include all baked goods. I would not support labels on every loaf of product, as that is wasteful and costly to consumers. The bill is unneeded, but HD1 is better than the first two versions of the bill.

Thank you for the chance to testify,

MAR-31-2øil eS:22PM FAX ID:REP 1-ERKES PRGE:ØØ2 R95’~ 5Bto86 SDi HDi Bread labeling

To:

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Vamane, Vice Chzir Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Herrniria Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Chit Isuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on CPC

From: Juan Carlos Villa

I live in Maui and buy lots of foods that have been previously frozen, as do most of us on the outer islands. I love the variety of breads that we have now.

Representative Yamane produced a fair bill with 581086 SDi HDi. It covers all baked goods instead of discriminating on just one type of bread. It also keeps the costs lowerfor consumers. Of course, the bill is totally unnecessary and there are no health risks of previously frozen bread. I support holding the bill or passing the 1101, but I would not support 501.

sincerely, 71

Juan Carlos Villa

MAR-31-2011 09:22PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:003 R95~ Mar 20 11 01:SSp 0000 000000000 p~l

Freeze the language on SB 1086 SD1 HIM

Representative Robert Herices, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Committee on CPC

From: Kennedy Luis

SB 1086 SD 1 HD 1 has moved in the right direction. If you feel there is any need for some notification when baked goods have been previously frozen, then HD 1 is fair in applying to all baked goods. It also minimizes the consumer cost by using signs in stores instead of labels. House Draft 1 is the only version of the bill that I would possibly support.

I am a resident of Lihue.

Respectfully submitted,

Kennedy Luis

MAR-31-2011 Ø9:22PM FAX: ID: REP HERKES PAGE:004 R=S5” Mar ?6 ii 02:29p 000 000 P.4

To: Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Subject: OPPOSE SB1086 SD1 RD1 Frozen bread labeling

From: Crecinsia Lu

Representative Yamane produced a fair bill with SB1086 SOl HDI. It covers alt baked goods instead of discriminating on just one type of bread. It also keeps the costs lower for consumers. Of course, the bill is totally unnecessary and there are no health risks of previously frozen bread. I support holding the bill or passing the HD1, but i would not support SDI.

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Crecinsia Lu

MAR-31-2011 O9:24PN FAX: ID:REP HERICES PAGE:002 R=95” Mar 25 11 O2:28p 000 000 p.S

Subject: SBIOSB 501 1101 Bread Labeling

To: Committee on CPC

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelv€y Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Ride Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From Shad Navarez

Now we have a version of SB 1086 in SD1 [-ID1 that is fair in addressing all bread products instead of only one type. Because it also uses signs instead of labels to notify consumers of previously frozen products, it also keeps costs lower, too. I could support the House Draft 1, but I still think the bill is not needed.

With aloha,

Shad Navarez

MAR-31-2011 09:2SPM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:004 R=95’ Mar 28 11 02:2Sp 000 000 p.S

Re: Baked Goods Bill Sf1086 SDI HD1

For:

Rep Ryan Yamane, Chair Rep Dee Morikawa, Vice Chair Rep Della Au Belatti Rep Faye Hanohano Rep Chris Lee Rep Jo Jordan Rep John Miztmo Rep Jessica Woley Rep Corinne Ching Rep Kymberly Marcos Pine

Health Committee

From: Dean Ortiz, Jr.

SB 1086 SD1 HD1 provides the most reasonable version of notification on pre-frozcn baked goods. It can be fairly used for all baked products, and can be done without the signilicarn cost increase that Hawaii-only labeling would have required. I could support the House Draft I language, jfk passed.

Dean Ortiz, 1t.

MPR-31-2011 ~9:25PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:003 RS5~ Mar 26 11 02:2Sp 000 000 P.7

Subject: SB 1086 Sf1 UD1 Baked Goods

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert J-Ierkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative Hennina Morita Representative Corinne Chirig Representative Barbara Mammoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brower Representative Rida Cabanifla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From; Michael Cadiente

If you feel that we need to be protected from previously frozen foods, you have lots more than baked goods to label. S8W86 SD1 1-ID1 is not necessary from a health nor consumer protection perspective. However, if the legisLature feels it necessary to pass a bill, I support a fair bill that includes all baked goods. Additionally, signs are a lower cost option for the consumer rather than labels.

So, the bill is not tWcessary, but I would support house draft I if a bill passes.

Sincerely,

Michael Cadiente

MAR-31’2011 Ø9:25PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PASE:Ø~2 R=95’c Mar as ii 02:SOp 000 000 p.S

Re: 5131086 SD1 HUH relating to Baked Goods

To: Committee on CPC

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Re prese ntative Barbara Maru moto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith—Agarall Representative Sylvia Luke

Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Timothy Young

I am thankful that Representative Yamane made smart changes to the Bread Bill. 581086 SOl HD1 is now fair because it covers all baked goods. It was discriminatory to include only sliced sandwich bread. The signs are a better idea, as labels would have driven the costs for consumers. I feel that no bUll is necessary, but if the legislature decides to pass something, they need to keep it fair and low cost. I would only support the house draft 1 language.

Timothy Young /

M~-31-2Ø11 09:26PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PPGE:004 R95X Mar 2S 11 C8:lSa 000 000 p.?

PLEASE FREEZE TIlE LANGUAGE ON SB 1086 Sf1 111)1

[teprCSeT1t2tt1~’e I~obeUt I lurkes, ( mu i’ lto}HPSeflt?ItiV(’ ilyan ‘~‘≥tIJllLI1C, Vice Cliai V Coinnuttee on CPC

From: i)cnois itodngiics

SB 1086 S.D1 111)1 provlifrs the niost r(’llSOHai)k~ VQISiOIl of notthcation oa pre-frozen baked goods. It can he faarlv used for all Lndced products, ant] can be done without tik?. significant cost iTIcI~OflSV that ilawai —only labeling would have required I could support the house Draft I language, ii it passed.

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MAR-31-2011 09:2TPM FAX: I0:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R=95~ SB 1086 SIR HD1 Previously Frozen bread labeling

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Committee on CPC

From: Lawrence Kirnishige

Consumers and business don’t need SB1086 SD1 HD1 for health or notification purposes. If a bill does pass, the House Draft version is the best version, as it is fair to all and the least costly option. I don’t think any of these bills arc ncecssary, but would support HD1 over any of the other bills.

Respectfully submitted,

MAR-31-2011 O9:34PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R95X To: Representative Robert Herkes, (hair Representative Ryan Representative Angus Mckelvey Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Corinne Ching Representative ilermina Representative Blake Oshiro Morita Representative Tom Brower Representative Barbara Representative Cynthia Thielen Marurnoto Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative (lift Tsuji

Committee on CPC 581086 SON HOD Bread labeling From: Dustin Ortiz

The Health Department and even the supports of the bill say that this bill is unnecessary from a health perspective. I feel the bill is unnecessary altogether. I ask that you hold the bill, but if you want to pass something HDI is the fair option, because it covers all baked goods instead of targeting one type of bread. Signs are also much better than labels.

Res ectfully,

r’~R-3i-2Ø11 Ø9:34P1’1 FAX: ID:~P HERKES PRGE:003 R95~’ Frozen bread SB 1086 SD1 HD1, Support HD1, not SD1

Representative Robert Ilerkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rida Cabanifia Representative Ken Ito Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on CPC

Fm: Andrew Chun

Consumers and business don’t need SBIOSG SD1 HD1 for health or notification purposes. I think that this is unnecessary government regulation If a bill does, pass, the House Draft version is the best version, as it is fair Lo all and the least costly option. I don’t think any of these bills are necessary, but would support HD1 over anyof the other bills.

Sincerely

Andrew Chun

MPR-31-2Zil 09:34PM FAX: ID: REP HERICES PA~:ø~4 Rs5~~ Re: House BiLl SBIOS6 5011-01

For: CPC Corrnnittee

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair RepresentaLive Ryan Yajnane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Gbing Representative Barbanr Mammoto Representative Blake Oshho Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Isuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

Frc,nt Due Lu

SB 1086 SD 1 f—ID I finds a way to accomplish the goal of telling consumers which products have been previously frozen without singling our one type of bread and without: large cost increases to Hawaii’s consumers. The House version is much more fair and reasonable

Respectfully,

Due Lu

MAR-31-2011 09:35PM FAX: ID: REP HERKES PAGE:002 R95~ Subject: 581 086 SD1 HD1 relating to Baked Goods

To: Committee on CPC Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina ~i1orita Re presentative Con n ne Cii ng Re presentative Barbara Maru mote Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith—Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Clarence Nascimento

While I do not see any consumer protection possible by adding previously frozen notification to baked goods, at least SB 1086, SD I, HD 1 is fair in requiring it of ALL baked goods, not just slicedbread. More importantly, the cost to the consumer will be less by using signs in the store rather than labels on every loaf of bread. I request that you hold the language in the House Draft 1 or reject the bill. ce~Clarence Nascimento

MAR-31-2011 09:35PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAG_E:e03 R95’~ Re: SB1086 SDI HD1 relating to Baked Goods

To: Committee on CPC

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKeivey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marurnoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rids Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souk[ Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Faustino Zulueta

Representative Yamane produced a lair bill with 8B1086 SD1 HDI, It covers all baked goods instead of discriminating on just one type of bread. It also keeps the costs lower for consumers. Of course, the bill is totally unnecessary and there are no health risks of previously frozen bread. I support holding the bill or passing the HD1, but I would not supportsDl.

Faustino Zulueta

MAR-31-2011 09:36PM FAX XD:REP HERICES PAGE:e04 R95’~ SB1O86SD1 HDI

Committee on CPC

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Angus McKelvey Representa five Herrnina Morifa Representative Bloke Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Ccibanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke

From: Lance Fukuzono

Competition between businesses leads to lower prices for consumers. that protects consumers!

As a resident of Alea, I ask that you don’t support a bill that discourages competition in Hawaii. We don’t need more legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern. SB1086 SD] HD1 isn’t necessary. This version of the bill is much more reasonable than the other versions. It is fair by including all types of baked goods products. I would never support a bill that unfairly targets one type of bread (SD]). Please keep the wording the same as HD1 or hold the bill.

Sincerely,

Lance Fukuzono

MAR-31-2011 09:36PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PASE:202 Rz95~ Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamcine, Vice Chair CommiHee on CPC

SB1O86SD1 HDI

From: Warney Honamaikai The house draft 1 language addresses many of the concerns of consumers, by keeping the cost impact low. Signs are reasonable, whereas labels were not reasonable. I would support SB 1086 SD1 HDJ only it: it was absolutely necessary to have a bill of this type pass. The Senate Draft 1 was unfair and discriminatory and I would not support that bill.

Let’s be fair to all consumers and businesses. Hold the language to SB1 086 SD1 HD1 or kill the bill.

Sincerely.

Warney Hanomaikai

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MAR-31-20i1 09:3i’PM FAX: tD:REP F-ERKES PAGE:ØØ~ R95’ Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Represenlative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Ton Brower Representative Ricla Cabanitta Representative Ken Ito Representative GilberL KeithAgaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus Mcketvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marurnoto Representative Cynthia Thieten

Subject: 5B1086 SDi HDI Frozen bread labeling From: Jhony Pagab

The Health Department and even the supports of the bill say that this bill is unnecessary from a health perspective. I feel the bill is unnecessary altogether. I ask that you hold the bill, but if you want to pass something HDI is the fair option, because it covers all baked goods instead of targeting one type of bread. Signs are also much better than Labels. I would only support the house draft I language.

Sincerely,

Pagala

MAR-31-2e11 Ø9:3?Pt’l FAX ID:REP HERKES PAGE:004 R95~’ For Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Chair

Subject: House Bill 551086 SD1 HDI FROZEN BREAD LABEL

From: Kilihea Kaniho

While I do not see any consumer protection possible by adding previously frozen notification to baked goods, at least SB 1086, SD 1, HD 1 is fair in requiring it of ALL baked goods, not just sliced bread. More importantly, the cost to the consumer will be less by using signs in the store rather than labels on every loaf of bread. I request that you hold the language ri the House Draft 1 or reject the bill.

Respectful[y submitted,

Kilihea Kaniho

MAR-31-2011 0S:3SPt’1 FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R95’ March 25, 2011

To: Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Repre~n~tive Robert Herk~, Chair Repre~ntative Ryan Yamane, Vice Rq~resentative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Repr~rrtative l—Ierrnina Morita Repr~ntatiVe Corinne Ching Repre~ntative Barbara Marumoto Repre~en~tive Blake Oshiro Represntative Tom Brower Repr~entative Rida Cabanilla Represen~tiVe Ken Ito Repr~ntative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Repre~ttive Sylvia Luke Repre~n~tNe J~eph Souki Repi~sen~tive Clift Tsuji

Subject SB 1086 SW HOl — HOLD BILL

Dear Representatives, We don’t need more legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern. SBIO8G SD1 HD1 isn’t nece~ry. This version of the bill is much more reasonable than the otber versions. It is fair by including all tvpesof baked goodsproducts. I would neversupport abill that unfairly targe~onetypeof bread (SD1). Pleasekeapthewording thesameas HD1 or hold the bill. Thank you for yourtime.

Sincerely,

Car~ ‘fee

MAR-31-2011 09:~9PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PASE:002 R85” To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thie~en Chair Representative Angus Mckelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida CabaniHa Representative Ken Ito Representative Gflbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji

Subject SB 1086 sm HDI

Frnm: Aaron Asher

Consumers and business don’t need SB1OS6 SDI HD1 for health or notification purposes. 11 a bill does pass, the House Draft version is the best version, as it is fair to all and the east costly option. I don’t think any of these bills are necessary, but would support HDI over any of the other bills.

Sincerely,~c•-c ~

Aaron Asher

PIRR-31-2e11 ~39:39PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:003 R=95X SB 1086 SD1 1-ID1

To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yanane, Vice Chair Representative Cynthia Thielen Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Niarumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji

Date: March 25, 2011

SB 1086 SD 1 HD 1 finds a way to accomplish the goal of telling consumers which products have been previously frozen without singling out one type of bread and without arge cost increases to HawaBts consumers. The House version is much more fair and reasonable~

Mahalo,

Tricia Keshiwarnura

MPR-31-2011 09:3SPM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PASE:004 R=95~ Mar 25 11 05:3Sp 000 000 p.1S

Re: Baked Goods Bill 551086 5b1 Hb1

For:

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Chirig Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Slake Qshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cobanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative 5ylvia Luke Representative Joseph Sauki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thieleri

Committee on CPC

From Nazareth Samba:

I live and yate in Honolulu. I do not believe that there is any advantage to consumers in telling them which baked goods have been previously frozen. LOT5 of our food in Hawaii has been previously frozen without needing special signs or labels. But I appreciate that SB 1086 Sbl Hbl does give cli baked goods equal standing by eliminating the sliced bread discrimination. I don’t support the Senate brett 1, but would support the House braft lit the legislature feels a bill is necessary.

MPR-31-eOli 09:4ØPP1 FAX: XO:REP HERKES PRGE:ØØ2 R95’ Mar 25 11 05:40p 000 000 p.20

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Osl±o Representative Tom l3rower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corthne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

SB1086 51)1 HOt Frozen bread

I am thankful that Representative Yamane made smart changes to the Bread Bill. 561086 SDT HD1 is now fair because it covers all baked goods. It was discriminatory to include only sliced sandwich bread. The signs are a better idea, as labels would have driven the costs for consumers. I feel that no bill is necessary, but if the legislature decides to pass something, they need to keep it fair and low cost.

Respectfully submitted,

Kody Dacalio-Spenser

MAR-31-2011 Ø9:4OPN FAX: XD:REP HERKES PRGE:003 R95” SB 1086 SDI HD1

To: ~ornmittee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Cynthia Thielen Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Herrnina rviorita Representative Corinne Ching Representative 8arbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brewer Representative Rida CabanHla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gubert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji

Date: March 25, 2011

SB 1086 SD 1 MD 1 finds a way ~ accomplish the goal of tethng consumers which products have been previously frozen without singling out one type of bread antI w~triiout large cost increases to Hawaiis consumers. The House verston is much more fair and reasonable.

Mahalo,

——. —— —

lames Kashiwarnura

MAR-31-2011 09:4OPM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PMGE:004 R=95~ To:

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yaniane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Norita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanifla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative joseph Souki Representative Gift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on CPC

SCIOS6 WI IIDI Bread labeling

From: Cheynne Hirota

SB 1086 WI HDI is not necessary from a health nor consumer protection perspective. However, if the legislature feels it necessary to pass a bill, I support a fair bill that includes all baked goods. Additionally, signs are a lower cost option for the consumer rather than labels.

So, the bill is not necessary, but I would support house draft I if a bill passes.

Respectfully, ~ J /

MAR-31-2011 09:41PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES pAGE:002 R95” Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Committee on CPC

SB1086 SD1 HD1

From: Regthalcl. Billaher

The house draft 1 language addresses many of the concerns of consumers, but keeping the cost impact low. Signs are reasonable, whereas labels were not reasonable. T would support 5B1086 SD! HD1 only if it was absolutely necessary to have a bill of this type pass. The Senate Draft 1 was unfair and discriminatory and I would not support that bill.

Sm / I

MAR-31-2011 09:41PM FAX: XD:REP HERKES PAGE:003 R95’C Subject: SB 1086 SD1 HD1 relating to Baked Goods To: Committee on CPC Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rids Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Dean Calibraro

Dean Calibraro

MAR-31-201i 09:41PM FAX: ID: REP HERKES PAGE:004 R:95~~ Mar 25 11 O8:lSa DUO COO P.13

SB1~H~ $01 1101

To:

flepresentative Robert Herbs. [hair Nepresentaliva Ryan Yamane. Vice Chair NepresenLative Angus HcKeIve~ Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Ebb Ushiru Representative Toni Brower Representative Nida CabaniHa Representative Ken Ito Representative Eilbert Keith-Agaren Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Sauki Representative [lift Tsuji Representative Cynthia fhielen

Conunitlee on CPC

From: Terrencu Kelly

The infamous bread bill...

The house draft I language addresses many of the concerns of consumers, but keeping the cost impact low. Signs are reasonable, whereas labels were not reasonab~. I would support SBlDBB 501 HUh only if it was absolutely necessary to have a bill of this type pass. The Senate Draft I was unfair and discriminatory and would not support that bill,

Respectfully,

Terrence Kelly

MAR-31-2011 Z9:43PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PRGE:002 R95” Mar 26 11 08:lSa 000 000 P.14

To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes. Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Browet Representative Rida Cabanila Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Syivia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Iierrnina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

SubjectrSBlOSó SD1 ff01 Frozen bread labeling

From: Manuel Pantuca Aquino

I live in Honolulu, and I freeze almost all my bread. I don’t eat a lot, so if f don’t freeze it, it just spoils before] finish the loaf. We don’t need more legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern. SB 1086 SD1 HDI isn’t necessary. This version of the bill is much more reasonable than the other versions. It is fair by including all types of baked goods products- I would never support a bill that unfairly targets one type of bread (51)1). Please keep the wording the same as HD1 or hold the bill.

Sincerely,

Manuel Pantuca

MAR-31-2011 O9:4~P7’1 FAX: ID: REP HERKES PASE:003 R95Z to: Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Cynthia Thielen Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Ma rurnoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Toni Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative C[~t Tsuji

Subject: SB 1086 SD1 Ntfl

Date: March 25, 2011.

SB 1085 SD 1 HD 1 has moved in the right direction. II you feel there is any need for some notification when baked goods have been previously frozen, then I-ID 1 is fair in applying to all baked goods. It also minimizes the consumer cost by using signs in stores Thstead cf labels, House Draft 1 is the oniy version of the bill that I would possibly support.

MAR-31-201.i Ø9:43Pf1 FAX: ID:REP FERKES PAGE:004 R95C April 1,2011

TO: Rep. Robert Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Email: C’PC/es!imony(i4Capi(ol. hawaii. goi’

FROM: Michael Machado

RE: S.B. 1086, SD1, Hill — Relating to Consumer Information

I am writing in support of S.B. 1086. However, I prefer the version that the Senate passed, instead of the version you are considering today. I want sliced, sandwich-style bread to be labeled if it was previously frozen.

I believe it is the consumer’s right to know if bread was previously frozen or not. The loaves of bread I see in the storç look fresh to me so I assume they’re all fresh. Nothing on the package right now tells me otherwise. I can’t even tell for sure if the bread was baked here in Hawaii or not because some packages only identif~’ who the distributor is.

I’d like all consumers to have information they need to make an informed choice. Labeling of each loaf of bread will do that. One sign on a store shelf will not. It’s also not fair to expect the stores to be responsible for the sign.

While I prefer the version of the bill that would require labeling of slice, sandwich-style bread, my main concern is providing information to the consumer. If a sign is all we can get, I support it.

Please pass S.B. 1086. Thank you. Testimony for SB1086 on 4/4/2011 2:00:00 PM Page 1 of 1 Testimony for SB1086 on 4/4/ 2011 2:00:00 PM [email protected] [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 11:33 AM To: CPCtestimony Cc: [email protected]

Testimony for CPC 4/4/2011 2:00:00 PM 5B1086

Conference room: 325 Testifier position: support Testifier will be present: No Submitted by: Al Lardizabal Organization: Hawaii Laborers’ Union Address: Phone:

E—mail: Lardizabal@local36S . org Submitted on: 4/1/2011

Comments: April 1, 2011

Chair Herkes and members of the committee: We ideally support SB1086 in the 801 version but to have more discussion we support the current version to move the bill. We prefer the labeling of previously frozen sliced sandwich style bread rather than signage because signage will not educate or inform properly, the consumer as to what he/she is buying. Thank you for the opportunity to submit this testimony.

https ://nodeexhc/owal?aeltem&tIPM.Note&idRgAAAAA3 13 MOfQmhSfl5LJ95%2thnOBwAh3 oKo6... 4/1/2011 S.B. 1086, SD 1, RD 1 Relating to Consumer Information Page 1 of 1 S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1 Relating to Consumer Information [email protected] [[email protected] Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 10:46 AM To: CPCtestimony

April 4, 2011

TO: Rep. Robert Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce

FROM: RC Shiraki, Honolulu, HI 96822

RE: 5.8. 1086, SD1, HD1 Relating to Consumer Information

I am writing in support of 5.3. 1086. However, I prefer the version that the Senate passed, instead of the version you are considering today. I want sliced, sandwich—style bread to be labeled if it was previously frozen.

I believe it is the consumer’s right to know if bread was previously frozen or not. The loaves of bread I see in the store look fresh to me so I assume they’re all fresh. Nothing on the package right now tells me otherwise. I can’t even tell for sure if the bread was baked here in Hawaii or not because some packages only identify who the distributor is.

While I prefer the version of the bill that would require labeling of slice, sandwich—style bread, my main concern is providing information to the consumer. If a sign is all we can get, I support it.

Please pass S*B. 1086. Thank you.

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Representative Robert Herbs, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Committee on (PC

Don’t use your valuable time with unnecessary bills HOLD SBIU86 SD! HDI

From: Adam Fox

Consumers and business dpjfLuee 5BlO86 SDI AOl for health or notification purposes. If a bill does pass, the House Draft version is the best version, as it is lair to all and the least costly option. I don’t think any ol these bills are necessary, but would support KB! over any of the other bills.

As a voter in Honolulu, I ask you to HOLD the language to S81086 501 HDI or hold the bill.

Respectfully,

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MAR-31-2011 09: 4SPM FAX: ID: REP HERKES PAGE: ~2 R=95’~ Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair

Subject: Baked Goods Bill SB SB1086 SDI HD1

From: Kilohi Kaniho

I do not believe that there is any advantage to consumers in telling them which baked goods have been previously frozen. LOTS of our food in Hawaii has been previously frozen without needing special signs or labels. But I appreciate that SB 1086 SD1 HD1 does give all baked goods equal standing by eliminating the sliced bread discrimination. I don’t support the Senate Draft 1, but would support the House Draft 1 if the legislature feels a bill is necessary.

Kilohi Kaniho

MAR-31-2011 09:4SPM FAX: ID:REP ~ERKES PRGE:0~3 R95” Frozen bread labeling - SB 1086 SD 1 HD I

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Repr eseritative Angus Mckelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Gift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Kaipo Siaris

I am a resident of Honolulu who doesn’t understand why this bill is being pushed again when there is no health reason for the bill

581086 SD I HD us ~jsede The language in HD! is much better than the language in SOT, because it is fair to all companies by including all baked goods I would not support a bill that didn’t include all baked goods. I would not support labels on every loaf of product. as that is wasteful and costly to consumers.

The bill is unneeded, but MDI is better than the first two versions of the bill. I would support Housel3?áft I only

MAR-31-2011 O9:46PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:004 R95Z 511108(3 SDL DEl Frozen baked goods signage

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M~R-31-2Z11 Ø9:4BPM FAX: ID:REP 1-ERKES PAGE:002 R95’ SB 1086 501 HDl

Representative Robert lierkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Joseph Sauki Representative Chit Isuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Ilarumoto Representative Angus Mckelvey Representative [lermina Narita Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith~Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Cynthia Thielen

(ommittee on CPC

from: Andrew Andrew

Rep. Yamane has created SB 1086 SN HOl that makes the use of signs for pre-frozen haked goods lair, less burdensome for businesses and less costly for consumers. Hold the language to the House Draft I and it remains fair.

I am a resident of Pearl City.

Respectfully submitted,

MAR-31-?Ø11 Ø9:45PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:003 R~S5’~ SB 1086 SW IIDI

To;

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKalvey Representative Hennina Narita Representative Carinne Ching Representative Barbara l’larumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Sonki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on (PC

From: Delroy Henry

Now we have a version of SB 1086 in SDIHDI that is fair in addressing all bread products instead of only one type. Because it also uses signs instead of lab&s Eo natily consumers of previously frozen products, it also keeps costs lower, too. I could support the House Draft I, but I still think the bill is not needed. I am a voter in Ewa Beach.

Please HOLD SB 1086 SW.

Respectfully,

Delroy enry

MPR-fl-201J. 09:45P11 FAX: ID:REP HERKES PRSE:002 R~95Z Representative Robert Herkes, ChairRepresentative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Committee on GPO SBIO86SDI HDI

From: Jonathan Amano

With thanks to Rep. Yarnane, SB1OBGSDIHDI now applies uniformly to all baked goods. It also keeps the cost to implement as low as possible by using signs to inform consumers instead of requiring a label on every baked product. I can ~~E~Ithe House Draft I language, but still say that the whole bill is unnecessary.

Sincerely,

MAR-31-~Ø11 09:45PM FAX ID: REP HERKES PAGE:003 R=95’ Mar 2S 11 C7:Ola 000 000 p.1

To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brower Representative Rida Cabanila Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keirh-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Isuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Fm: Wayne Lapinid

Subject; 5B1086 SDI HDI Relating to Frçsh and Previously Frozen Bread

I am a resident of Mililani and a voter. I I

lam tbankftd that Representative Yamane made smart changes to the Bread Bill. 531086 SDI HD1 is now fair because it covets all baked goods. It was discriminatory to include only sliced sandwich bread. The signs are a better idea, as labels would have driven the costs for consumers. 1 feel that no bill is necessary, but if the legislature dectdes to pass something, they need to keep it fair and low cost.

Thank you,

Wayne Lapini

MAR-31-2011 09:45PM FRX: ID:REP HERKES PRGE:004 R95” Committee on Conimerce and Consumer Protection

Representative Robert Herkes. Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Cling Representative Barbw~a Marurnoto Representative B lake Oshiro Representative Toni Brower Representative Rida Cab~niii~ Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Th.ielen

Pm: James Delima

S111086 SDi HDI on Bread

My name is James Delirna I am a resident of Hailcu and a voter.

Consumers and business don’t need SBIOS6 SQl HDI for health or notification purposes. If a bill does pass, the House DLaft version is the best version., as it s fair to all and the least ccstly option. I don’t think any of these bills are nccessa~,bue would support HDI over any aEthe ocher hills.

Please make our laws Fair, Either apply the Frozen requiremerTxc to $1 bakery products, or none. Preferably. none!

Sincerely,

James Delinia

M~-31-2O11 Ø9:53PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:ØØ2 R=95~ Opposition to The Bread Bill - SBIOSo 501 HD1

To: Committee on CPC Representative Robert Herkes, Chair RepresentatIve Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus McKeluey Representative Herrnina Morita Representative CoHnrie Chirig Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Osito Representative Tom Brower Representative Rich Cabonhlla Representative Hen Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Lube Representative Joseph Souhi Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Th~elen

Fm: Derrick Cabiles

I am a resident and voter in Maui. We need your help to keep prices down in Maui.

Consumers and bu5iness don’t need 581086 501 HDi for health or notification pu-poses. if a bill does pass, the F1&~WD?aft version is the best versions as it is fair to all and the least costly option. I don’t thinh any of these bills are necessary, but wouTd support HD1 over any of the other bills.

3,Derrick Cabiles

MAR-31-2011 O9:5~M FAX: ID:REP IERKES PR~:003 R95~ $81086 Sf1 HDI Fresh and Previously Frozen Bread

To: Committee on CPC Representative Robert F~erkes, ChairRepresentative Ryan Yaniane, Representative Cynthia Thielen Vice Chair Representative Angus Melcelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corütne Ching Representative Barbara Manniioto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Torn Brewer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative GiThefl Keith-A~aran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Teuji

From: David Darnasco

I am thankful that Representative Yarnane made smart changes to the Bread Bin. SBIOSG SDI H~1 is now fair because it covers all baked goods. It was ciiscriminatonj to Include only sliced sandwich bread. The sIgns are a better Idea, as labels would have driven the costs for consumers. I feel that no bIll Is necess3ry, but if the le~lsiature decides to pass something, they need to Keep It fair and low cost

I urge you to keep the language the same for SCiOBS SDI 11131 or hold the bill. We don’t need it here. I am a voter and a resident of Maul. ~zz bavid Damasco

MAR-31-2011 09:53PM FR)<: ID:REP HERKES PRGE:004 R95’ Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herices, Chair Representative Ryan Yarnane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith—Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus Melielvey Representative Ilermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Gift ISLIjI Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marturioto Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Sonja Simpson

Subject: SB 1086 SD’ HI)i

I live in Elonoluhi and I vote every election. SB 1086 SD 1 lTD I finds a way to accomplish the goal of telling consumers which products have been previously frozen without singling out one type of bread and without large cost increases to Hawaii’s consumers. The House version is much more fair and reasonable.

Sincerely,

tnjaZp~i

MAR-31-2011 09:SSPM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R=95~c NO LABELS, SB1OS6 Sf1 HIM — support HD1, not Sf1

To:

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Committee on CPC

From: Jeffrey Loo

We don’t need more legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern. SB 1086 SDI HDI isn’t necessary~. This version of the bill is much more reasonable than the other versions, It is fair by including all types of baked goods products. I would never support a bill tI1at unfairly targets one type of bread (SD 1). Please keep the wording the same as HD1 or hold the bill.

RespectlI.illy, 7

MAR-31-2011 09:55PM FAX: ID:REP HERICES PAGE:203 R~95” P1 ~NASN STOP Frozen breaxl laW Ii ug 5131 0H6 SI) I H 1)1

Itejnesentative.Itobeit Heri~’s, (liair Representative Ryan Yatnane, Yjee (Intl r Coiii nil ttee Oil (~P(

i’ron): ~Jeflerv Si kill S

rfljç~ house draft 1 IanguiaØ~ iILi(IN’SSCR titany of tlic’ concerns of cousumers, by Icee[)inL~ the (‘ost impact5 low. Signs are wlwwas labels were not reasonable. I won 1(1 SIL~fl~~ 5131086 SI) I H1)i 01113’ if it WthS aI)so]ntcly necessary to Itavealnil of’ Eli is type NLss. The Senate Draft 1 was nnfai r and discriini ILatory and 1 WOUld not Suh)1)ort that bill.

Jeffery Si ari~

M~-31-2Øi1 09:55PM Fp)~: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:004 R~95” To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marurnoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

SBIOBS SDI HDI on Bread

I live in Mililani and write to you today to urge you to hold the house draft language. The house draft 1 language addresses many of the concerns of consumers, by keeping the cost impact low. Signs are reasonable, whereas labels were not reasonable. I would sup oil SB1 086 SD1 HD1 only if it was absolutely necessary to have a bill oft is type pass. The Senate Draft 1 was unfair and discriminatory and I would not support that bill.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Quinn

MAR-31-2011 Ø9:5BPM FAX: ID: REP HERICS PASE:004 R~95’~ Mar 26 11 C8;17a 000 000 p.10

Frozen bread labeling - OPPOSE SB1086 Sill HDI

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chaw Represenlative Blake Oshiro Representative Toni Brower Represenlative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MoKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne CHug Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

From: John Jose III

We don’t need more legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern- SB 1086 SD1 HD1 ~~tne~~zy. This version of the bill is much more reasonable than the other versions. It is fair by including all types of baked goods products. I would never support a bill that unfairly targets one type of bread (SDI). Please keep the wording the same as ND 1 or hold the bill.

Sincerely,

Jolm Jose III

MAR-31-201i Ø9:5BPM FAX: ID:REP FERKES PAGE:~Z2 Rz95~ Mar 26 11 08:lSa 0012 000 P,12

SB1086 SP1 HD1 Frozen bread labeling

To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert lierkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

From: Dexter Agustin sq~p~ 7

I am thankful that Representative Yamane made smart changes to the Bread BiU. SB 1086 SD 1 HD 1 is now fair because it covers all baked goods. It was discriminatory to include only sliced sandwich bread. The signs are a better idea, as Jabels would have driven the costs for consumers. I feel that no bill is necessary, but if the legislature decides to pass something, they need to keep it fair and low cost.

Sincerely,

Dexter Agustin

MAR-31-2011 Ø9:59P1’l FAX: ID:REP HERJCES PAGE:004 R95~ Mar 20 11 02:SOp 000 000 p.1O

Re: SB1086 SD1 I-Wi relating to Baked Goods

To: Committee Ofl CPC

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Representative Cynthia Thielen Vice Chair Representative Angus I’lcKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith—Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliff Tsuji

From: Eric Shishido

We d2aLt ne more legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern. SB1O8E SD1 HDI isn’t necessary. This version of the bill is much more reasonable than the other versions. It is fair by including all types of baked goods products. I would never support a bill that unfairly targets

one type of bread (SD1) . Please keep the wording the same as HOl or hold the bill.

Respectfully,

Eric Shishido

MAR31~011 10:01PM FAX: XD:REP HERKES PAGE:002 R=95” Mar ?S 11 02:SOp 000 000 P.11

To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus Mckelvey Representative liermina Murita Representative Corinne Citing Representative Barbara Marunioto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Toni Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith.Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative ,Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

Subject: SS 1086 SDI 1191 Frozen bread labeling

From: Samuel Barrionuebo

SS1 086 891 1401 isjjot_needed. The language in [WI is much better than the language in $01, because it is fair to all companies by including all baked goods. I would not support a bill that didn’t include all baked goods. I would not support labels on every leaf of product, as that is wasteful and costly to consumers.

The bill is unnflded, but)tE~1 is better than the first two versions of the bill, I would support How

Sincerely,

Lamu

PAGE:003 R=95~ MAR-31-2011 10:01PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES To:

Committee on Consumer Protcetam & Commerce

Representatne Robert Kerkes. Chair Renresentative Ryan Yamane. Vice Chair Rcpresentaii’€e Cynthia Thielen Representalive Angus McKtivey Represcntati’Qe Hernina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Rep1?sentatN~c Barbara Marumoto Representative .l3k~ke Oshiro RepresentatRe Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representati~e Ken [to Representative. Gilbert Keith~A.gara.n Represerttathe Sylvia lake Represenl.ative Joseph Souki Representat.i’~e Cliii Tsuii

Subject: SB 1086 Sf~1 i~DI

March 26, 2011

While 1 do net see any consumer protection possible by adding prev~owdy flozen notilicat~o to baked ~‘oods at least SB 1086, SD 1. KD I is fair in requiring it oCALL baked goods. not just sliced bread. More irnportan~ ly, the cost lo the consumer will he less by ttsing signs in the store rather than labels on every loni f bread, I request thu YOU dtheian~ua’cin the I louse DraB I or reed, the bill.

tvlahai o. a Derek. Ok imot.o

MAR-31-2011 10:01PM FAX: ID:~P HERKES PAGE:004 R95~ To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara i’vlarumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brewer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken [to Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Represen~ative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative CUft Tsuji

Subject: SB 1086 SD1 HDI

From: dec Asher

SB 1086 SD I HD 1 has moved in the right direction. If you feel there is any ‘need for some notification when bakad goods have been previously frozen, then HU 1 is fair in applying to all baked goods. It also minimizes the consumer cost ~T~ing signs in stores. instead of lab&s. House Draft I is the only version of the biN that (would possibly support.

Res pectfufly, C~csw G~CcLA CIeo Asher

MAR-~1-2011 10:06PM FAX: ID: REP HERKES PASE:002 R=S5’~ To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Angus MoKelvey Representative Herrnina Morita Representative Corinne Cling Representative Barbara Marurnoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative torn Brewer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji

Subject: SB 1086 SDI HDI

From: Randy Asher

SB 1086 SDI HD1 provides the most reasonable version of notification on pro frozen baked goods. It can be fairly used for all baked products and can be done without the significant cost increase that Hawaii-only labeling would have required. I could support the House Draft 1 language, if it passed.

Asher

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To:

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair Representative Angus MeKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinrie Chirig Representative Barbara Marunioto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative SyLvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Cliii Tsuji Representative Cynthia Thielen

Subject: SB1OS6 Sill IID1 Frozen bread labeling

From: Clifton Rasa

With thanks to Rep. Yamane, SBIO86SD 1 HDI now applies uniformly to all baked goods. It aiso keeps the cost to implement as low as possible by using signs to inform consumers instead of requiring a label on every baked product. I can support the House Draft I language, but still say that the whole bill is unuocessaiy.

Sincere1’y~ n/il / .111/ /

Cli&4~i Rasa

MAR-31-2011 10:12PM FAX: ID:REP HERl~S PAGE:002 R=95c Representative Robert Ilerkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamanc, Vice Chair Committee on CPC

SB1086 Sifi HIM

From: Roy Taira

I run thankful that .llcprcseiitative Yninane made smart changes to the Bread Bill. 5B1086 SD1 HDI is now fair because it covers all halted goods. It was discrirn~iiatory to include oniy sliced sandwich bread. The signs are a better idea, as labels would have driven the costs for consumers. I feel that no bill is necessary, hut if the legislature decides to pass something, they need t.o keep it. lair and low cost. I WOUld ottpor~sed~ft I language.

Sincerely, ~

MAR-31-2011 10:12PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE:003 R95’~ To: Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Representative Robert 1-lerkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane, Vice Representative Cynthia Thielen Chair Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Corinne Ching Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Brower Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agaran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Joseph Souki Representative Clift Tsuji

Subject: SB 1086 SDI HDI Frozen bread labeling

From: Alan Baclaan

Consumers and business doij’tn ed BlOBS SDI HDI for health or notification purposes. If a bill does pass, the House Draft version is the best version, as it is fair to afl and the least costly option. I don’t think any of these bills are necessary, but would support HDI over any of the other bills.

Sincerely,

Alan Baclaan

MAR-31-2011 10:12PM FAX: ID:RSP HE~CES PAGE:004 R95” Mar ~8 11 12:~Bp ooa 000 P.3

Representative Robert 1-lerkes, Chair Representative Ryan Vamcine, Vice Choir Committee on CPC s~wss rn~

From: Steve Richards

Consumers and business don’t need 5B1086 SDi HD1 for health or notification purposes. If a bill does pass, the House Draft version is the best version, as it is fair to all and the least costly option. I don’t think any of these bPs are necessary, but would support HD1 over any of the other bills.

MAR-31-2011 10:16PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PAGE 1002 R95~ To: Representative Robert Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan Yamane. Vice Chair Representative Blake Oshiro Representative Tom Drawer Representative Rida Cabanilla Representative Ken Ito Representative Gilbert Keith-Agnran Representative Sylvia Luke Representative Angus McKelvey Representative Hermina Morita Representative Joseph Souki Representative (lift Tsuji Representative Corinne Clung Representative Barbara Marumoto Representative Cynthia Thielen

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

The Bread Bill SB 1086 SDI HD1

From: Scott Wierner

We don’t need mere legislation regulating something that isn’t a health concern. SB 1086 SD1 HD1 isn’t necessary. This version of the bill is much more reasonable than the other versions. It is fair by including all types of baked goods products. I wouLd never support a bill that unfairly targets one type of bread (SDI). Please keep the wording the same as HDI or hold the bill.

Thank you, ~5~tc Scott Wiemer

MAR-31-2011 10:19PM FAX: ID:REP HERKES PASE:003 R=95’~ U’VUJ.f~U.L1 J.~;~O tAA .LOUOO’OLWOI UVT~ flt3%4IW~

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April 1,2011

TO: Rep. Robert Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan Y~imane, Vice Chair House Conupittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Via Facsimile: 586-8404

FROM: Leonac Rodtigues 94-249 Waikele Road, #B-109 Waipahu~ Hawaii 96797

RE: S.B. 1086, SEll, 111)1. — Relating to Consumer Information

I am writing in su ort of SB. 1086. However, I prefer the version that the Senate passed, instea of the version you are considering today. I want sIiced~ sandwich-style bread to be led if it was previously frozen.

1 believe it is the consumer’s right to know if bread was previously frozen or not. The loaves of bread! see in the store Look fresh to me so I assi~j~ they’re all fresh. Nothing on the package right now tells me otherwise. I can’t even tell for sure if the bread was baked here in Hawaii or not because some packages only identi~’ who the distributor is.

I’d like all consumers to have information they need to make an informed choice. Labeling of each loaf of bread will do that. One sign on a store shelf will not. It’s also

not fair to expect the stores to be responsible for the sign.

Please pass SB. 1086. ‘T~han1c you.

APR-01-2011 12:39PM FAX: 1S06S4Bi~7 XOR P RICES PAGE 001 R=S6~ U%fVJ.f~V.LJ. JS.’*O FflA .LOUOU~OkIflI Lflhi flI’J~MiLL~ iajwvat WU14

April 1,2011

TO: Rep Robert J4erkes, Chair Rep Ryan Thmane, Vice Chair House Comm ttee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Via Facsimilb: 586-8404

FROM: Gwenclolyfl Rowland 444 Kauhane Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

RE: S.B. 1086, ~ni, 11W Relating to Consumer Information

I am wnting in~y~p~ of SE. 1086. However, I prefer the version that the Senate passed, instead of the version you are considering today. I want sliced, sandwich-StYle bread to be i~cied if it was previously frozen.

I believe it is the consumer’s right to know if bread was previously frozen or not. The loaves of bread I see in the store look fresh to me so I ass1w~ they’re all fresh. Nothing on the package right now tells me otherwise. I can’t even tell for sure if the bread was baked here in Hawaii or nbt because some packages only identi~’ who the distributor is.

Please pass S.B. 1086. Thank you.

APR-01-2011 12:40PM FAX:180684B1987 XD~REP HERKES PflGE: 002 RSE~c UIà/UJf~U.LJ. Lh;’b~ VAA iOUOO~OJ.~Ot urP4trq~ac. ~ iajuuu,

April 1,2011

TO: Rep. Robed Herkes, chair Rep. Ryan Ykmane, Vice Chair 1-louse Comitittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Via Facsimilb: 586-8404

FROM: Mona Hoopai 2650 LilihaStreet Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

RE: S.B. 1086, SDI, HDI — Relating to Consumer Information

I am writing in su ort of ~.B. 1086. However, I prefer the version that the Senate passed, instea of the version you are considering today. I want sliced, sandwich-style bread to be igh~ed if it was previously frozen.

I believe it is the consumer’s right to know if bread was previously frozen or not. The loaves of bread I see in the store look fresh to me so I ~ they’re all fresh. Nothing on the package right now tells me otherwise I can’t even tell for sure if the bread was baked here in Hawaii or not because some packages only identil5’ who the distributor is.

Please pass S.B. 1086. Thank you.

APR-01-2011 12~40PM FAX: 19088481967 XQREP HERKES PAGE:003 R=97c U4/ULflUII i~:4U FAA LeUb~~J.~bI Ut~ AtD~.flh

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Aprili,2011

TO: Rep. Robed flerkes, Chair Rep Ryan yhmane, Vice Chair House Cornrpittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Via Facsinik 586-8404

FROM: Bien Aspili. 1502 Ilooli Circle Pearl City, Hawaii 96782

RE: S.B. 1086, SIll, urn —Relating to Consumer Information

I am writing in_~PP2~ of 8 .B. 1086. However, I prefer the version that the Senate passed, instead of the version you are considering today. I want sliced, sandwich-Style bread to be ~~ç~ed if it was previously frozen.

I believe it is the consumer’s right to know if bread was previously frozen or not. The loaves of bread I see in the store look fresh to me so I ~~iarnc they’re all fresh. Nothing on the package right now tells me otherwise. I can’t even tell for sure if the bread was baked here in Hawaii or not because some packages only identi~’ who the distributor is.

While I prefer the versioh of the bill that would require labeling of slice, ~~~~wich-style bread, my main concern~is providing information to the consumer. If a sign is all we can get, I support it.

Please pass SB. 1086. thank you.

APR-01-2011 12:40PM FAX: 1~0BB4819B? IDREP H PRGE:004 R=Sfl Vqfui/LiJ±1 j~~;q~1 mA iouoo’1oitJ~e Ur~1 tu’ot,nJn ~ ‘,00/ (100

April 1, 2011

TO: Rep. Robeft Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan y~mane, Vice Chair I-louse Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Via Facsimile: 5864404

FROM: Anna Kanahelc P.O. Box 4q82 KaneOhe, l-~awaii 96744

RE: S.B. 1086, SD!, HDI — Relating to Consumer Information

I am writing in~p22!t oflS.B. 1086. However, I prefer the version that the Senate passed, instead of the ver~ion you are 0onsidering today. I want sliced, sandwieh~StYlC bread to be i~bied if it vms previouslY frozen.

I believe it is the consurn~r’S right to ~ow if bread was previouslY frozen or not. The loaves of bread I see in the gore look fresh to me so 1 ~ they’r6 all fresh. Notffing on the package right now tells me other~se. I can’t even tell for sure if the bread was baked here in Hawaii or not because some packages only identify who the distributor is.

I’d like all consumers to~have information they need to make an informed choice. Labeling of each loaf o%read will do that. One sign on a store shelf will not. It’s also not fair to expect the stotes to be responsible for the sign.

While I prefer the versi~fl of the bill that would require labeling of slice, sandwich-style bread, my main concern is providing information to the consumer. If a sign is all we can get, I suppoft it.

Please pass S.B. 1086. Thank you.

APR-01-2011 12:41PM FAX: 16øB84~ 1967 ID: REP ~RKES PAGE:005 R=9S~c April 4, 2011

TO: Rep. Robert Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Email: €PUestinzonv~Capiol. hoi vail. gov

FROM: Ronald B Clough P0 Box 811 Mountain View Hi 96771

RE: S.B. 1086, SD1, Hill — Relating to Consumer Information

I am writing in support of S.B. 1086. However, I prefer the version that the Senate passed, instead of the version you are considering today. Sliced sandwich-style bread should be required to identi& on the label,_if it was previously frozen.

The loaves of bread I see in the store look fresh to me so I take it for granted that they are all fresh. Nothing on the package right now tells me otherwise. I can’t even tell for sure if the bread was baked here in Hawaii.

I’d like all consuniers to have information they need to make an informed choice. Labeling of each loaf of bread will do that. One sign on a store shelf will not. It’s also not fair to expect the stores to be responsible for the sign.

While I prefer the version of the bill that would require labeling of slice, sandwich-style bread, my main concern is providing information to the consumer. If a sign is the best we can get, I support it.

Please pass S.B. 1086.

Mahalo,

Ronald B Cough April 4, 2011

TO: Rep. Robert Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Email: CPCtes/imony(d~Capiiol.hawaii.gov

FROM: Gregory P. Gauthier

RE: S.D. 1086, SD1, HD1 — Relating to Consumer Information

I am writing in ~pp2aofS.B. 1086. However, I prefer the version that the Senate passed, instead of the version you are considering today. I want sliced, sandwich-style bread to be labeled if it was previously frozen.

Please pass S.B. 1086. Thank you. CPCtestimony

From: maiIingIist~capitoLhawaN.gov Sent: Friday, April01, 2011 2:28 PM To: CPCtestimony Cc: pgk00~msn.com Subject: Testimony for SB1086 on 4/4/2011 2:00:00 PM

Testimony for CPC 4/4/2011 2:00:00 PM SB1OS6

Conference room: 325 Testifier position: ~yp~gj~t Testifier will be present: No Submitted by: Pamela Green Organization: Individual Address: Phone: E-mail: pgk00e~msn.com Submitted on: 4/1/2011

Comments: Dear Sir,

Please consider the basic right of the consumer to be know what they are buying!

Do we as consumer really need to justify to you; people that are paid to look out for our interest WHY we should have the right to know what we are eating?

What about the push to buy local? If this bread comes from the mainland frozen and they put it on the shelf at a cheaper price then bread that is baked here in Hawaii.. .do you not have an obligation to level the playing field for that local company?

Putting signs on the shelf is not a guarantee that the consumer will receive the information. I have worked in a grocery store and signs fall down and are not replaced in a timely manner.

Please support 5B1086!

Mahalo, Pamela Green

1 April 1, 2011

TO: Rep. Robert Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Email: CPC,esiirnonvcii~CapiioL hau’aii.gov

Address: Hawaii Slate Capitol, Room 320, Honolulu, HI 96813

FROM: Mark D. Bernstein 119 Poloke Place, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

RE: S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1 — Relating to Consumer Information

Even though I have a decided preference for version passed by the Senate (targeting sliced sandwich—style bread), I am writing to let you know of my continued support of S.B. 1086, SD1, HDI which will require a label to identify bread that is “previously frozen”. My support remains grounded in the principle that consumers are entitled to and want to know the truth about the food they eat. The position of those who believe that consumers should be thankful for whatever is on the shelves, regardless of what it actually is clearly have an agenda that is at odds with the common sense principle that you should not be afraid to truthfully state what is inside the package of food you want a consumer to buy.

The loaves of bread on store shelves look and feel the same and convey the impression they are freshly baked. Until this legislation was brought to my attention I did not know that previously frozen bread was thawed out and put on the shelves next to the fresh bread. Without a label, how am I suppose to know whether the bread I bought was freshly baked here or baked who knows when or where and then frozen before being shipped to Hawaii, thawed out and then sold without letting me know it was previously frozen.

As a consumer, I want to know if my bread was “previously frozen.” That information helps me decide whether or not to buy it. It also helps me know how long it will keep and whether I can freeze it again. Consumers should be given the information we need to make an informed choice about the food we eat. I see the words “previously frozen” on many food products and don’t understand why bread should get a special exemption. I want the fresh bread! I want the local bread!

I also want to voice my support for localism when it comes to our food. As much as possible, we should all buy local for a myriad of good and important reasons. It’s important to support everyone in Hawaii who raises or processes our food here and this bill supports local companies that make food here in Hawaii and provide good jobs for the people of Hawaii. What could possibly be wrong with that?

Please make sure to pass S.B. 1086. Thank you for reading this. The Twentieth Sixth Legislature Regular Session of 2011

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Vice Chair

State Capitol, Conference Room 325 Monday, April 4,2011; 2:00 p.m.

STATEMENT OF MEL TOM ON S.B. 1086, SIll, HD1 RELATING TO CONSUMER INFORMATION

My name is Mel Tom. I support S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1 because I think consumers should know if bread is previously frozen. I work as a mechanic for Love’s Bakery and have been there for four years.

I didn’t know much about bread before I came to Love’s Bakery. But as I listen to production people and drivers talk, I see there’s a lot to know about bread. For one thing, not all bread is sold fresh. That was a surprise to me. I never heard about “previously frozen bread” until one of my co workers explained it to me. It made me realize how important freshness is to bread.

It also made me realize that almost everyone who buys bread doesn’t know that half the bread sold in Hawaii is previously frozen. I’m not saying anything is wrong with frozen bread health-wise, but freezing, thawing, then re-freezing and re-thawing bread will very likely affect the quality of the bread. That’s what I think happens to bread that comes from the mainland. I also wonder how long it’s been since the bread was first baked. Freezing bread takes time. So does shipping it across the ocean. Then taking it to the stores probably adds a few more days, even more if it has to be barged to the neighbor islands. By the time the bread reaches the consumer’s table, it could be as long as a month from first being baked.

I think the consumer has the right to know if bread was previously frozen. I also think it’s not right for the consumer to be allowed to assume that all bread on the shelves is fresh. That’s not fair to my company, which produces and sells fresh bread. If the consumer thinks all bread is the same and the only difference is price, many of them will buy the cheaper bread. Love’s Bakery will have a hard time competing with a company that gets its bread frozen from the mainland.

I know the bill was changed by the other House committee and now calls for a sign listing all previously frozen baked products and requires it to be posted at the store near the bread shelves. I don’t know how effective one sign will be to inform the customer. How many will actually take the time to read the sign, especially if there is a long list of products? I think labeling each loaf of bread is more effective if the goal of the law is really to inform the consumer.

But I still support the bill and hope you will pass S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1. Thank you. April 4,2011

TO: House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair

FROM: Joanne Kealoha Honolulu, HI 96816

RE: S.B. 1086, Sf1, HDI — Relating to Consumer Information

I~~pp2J1.S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1, which will require stores to put up a sign identi~ing previously frozen baked products on their bread shelf. It’s one way of informing the consumer about previously frozen bread, but I personally do not believe it is the most effective way. I believe labeling each loaf of bread with the words “previously frozen” is the best way to inform the consumer.

I am a consumer. I have to admit that I look at price when I shop for anything. A few years ago, I saw Cascade Pride bread on sale at Longs. It was on sale for a very good price so I bought it. To my disappointment, the bread was dry and didn’t have much taste. Worse yet, it mildewed before the week was up. At the time, I had no idea that the bread was “previously frozen.” Had I known that, I might not have purchased the bread at all, despite the low price.

Consumers want to know what they’re buying. If bread was frozen then thawed out in the back of a store then put on the store shelf, the consumer should be informed about this. If the consumer wants to buy the bread even after knowing that it had been frozen, that is the consumer’s decision. With the facts, the consumer can make an informed choice.

I also support this bill because it helps to level the playing field for local bakeries. It’s hard for local companies like Love’s Bakery to compete against previously frozen bread that is baked in large quantities at a cheaper cost due to economies of scale. I really cannot understand why the frozen bread distributor objects to letting the public know that his bread was previously frozen. What’s he afraid of? There will always be consumers wanting to buy something cheaper, even if the quality is less. But allowing the consumer to assume that all bread is fresh is just plain wrong.

The Legislature is in a position to give consumers the information they need to make an informed decision. Please pass S.B. 1086, SDI, HD1. It’s not the best solution, but it’s a start. Thank you for considering my testimony. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGULAR SESSION TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & CONSUMER Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Vice Chair

Hearing: Monday, Monday April 4,2011 Time: 2:00 p.m. Room: Conference Room 325

TESTIMONY OF LOWELL CHUN-HOON RE: S.B. 1086. SD 1, HD 1, RELATING TO CONSUMER INFORMATION (TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT)

Chair Herkes, Vice Chair Yamane, Members of the Committee on Health:

My name is Lowell Chun-Hoon, and I am an attorney in private practice. Ihave lived in Hawaii during childhood and most of my adult life. I support the passage of S.B.

1086,S.D.I,HDI -

Whether bread is truly locally baked or has been “previously frozen” is a matter of vital concern to me as a consumer. I rely upon my elected representatives to enact legislation that protects my interest in receiving authentic, comprehensive, and accurate information about products I purchase so that I can make intelligent and informed decisions as a consumer. I also believe that as a matter of fundamental fairness, products should compete in the marketplace based upon an accurate labeling of their ingredients and identity and should not be allowed to masquerade as something they are not.

I was astonished to learn recently that much of the bread available to us in Hawaii has actually been baked on the mainland, frozen, and then shipped to Hawaii and sold under labels bearing local mailing addresses. I find that allowing this practice borders upon an unfair and deceptive trade practice.

I have absolutely nothing against, and I support free and open competition on the marketplace among products. When I want to economize, I purchase mainland products if they are less expensive than local products, and I think everyone should have the right to do so. But I am appalled that some bakeries have been evading their fundamental duty to advertise their products honestly and forthrightly by remaining silent on the origin of their products. If the origin of the product is not openly and accurately stated, I am denied my right of choice between local and mainland products, and between frozen and freshly baked items. That freedom of consumer choice is not an expendable luxury—but an essential ingredient of a fair economy—and an indispensable democratic right. Please do not let this evasion continue and please do require honest labeling of products by all companies. Jam grateful for your consideration and urge the passage of SB 1086, SD 1, HD1. Hawai’i Alliance for Retired Americans AFT HawaII Retirees HGEA Retirees

An affiliate of the Alliance for Retired Americans HSTA — Retired do AFSCME 888 Mililani Street, Suite 101 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 IL WU Retirees Kokua Council Machinists Union Retirees UPW Retirees ADA/Hawaii Hawaii Family Caregivers Coalition kupuna Education Center

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Hearing Of House Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee April 4, 2011, 2 p.m. Conference Room 325

Statement of Al Hamai, President, in support of SB1 086, SDI, HDI, Relating to Consumer Information, Previously Frozen Baked Goods

Chair Robert Herkes, Vice Chair Ryan I. Yamane, and Committee Members,

The purpose of this bill, as amended, is to require grocers and wholesale clubs to identity baked goods that have been previously frozen. We support the intent of this bill.

As consumers, we like to have information on the products we purchase for our family consumption, such as whether they are frozen or fresh; whether they are produced here or elsewhere.

We like to have our bread and other baked goods freshly produced, especially by companies like Love’s that employ our residents, many, who are our friends and neighbors. We want to be able to quickly identify, which breads and other baked goods are fresh and which were frozen. Approval of this bill will provide us with info to make informed consumer choices.

Please make it easier for us citizens and consumers to identify freshly produced bread and other baked goods so we may make informed choices. Similarly, we prefer our local eggs, which are labeled as such and are fresher than the imported ones, although they are a bit more expensive. Also we want to support our local producers, who provide work opportunities for our state residents.

Please approve 5B1086, SD1, HD1. Mahalo. CPCtestimony

From: dave mon [davemori@ilwulocall 42.orgl Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 8:26 PM To: CPCtestimony Cc: Rep. Robert Herkes; Rep. Ryan Yamane

Subject: SB 1086, SD1, HD1 - Relating to Consumer Information

April 4, 2011

TO: Rep. Robert Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Email: CPctest/monyaicapitoL hawaiL coy

FROM: Dave K. Mon

RE: 5.B. 1086, SD1, HD1 — Relating to Consumer Information

Jam writing once again in support of 5.6. 1086. Since my last letter, the House has moved towards amending the Senate’s version on labeling previously frozen bread to store signage instead. It’s also my understanding that Chad Buck of Hawaii Foodservice Alliance has been providing misinformation and using pressure tactics to dupe the Legislature into passing a bill that will benefit his business rather than the public’s interest.

While I personally prefer labeling because it’s the best way to inform the consumer, I thank you in advance for passing this bill in a form that will be in the public’s best interest. As you know, this is a consumer protection bill because there is no simple way to tell the difference between mainland- frozen bread and fresh baked local bread. The Hawaii Foodservice Alliance even packages the mainland-frozen bread under its own label to give the appearance that it’s a local product.

It’s also a misnomer that people will stop buying mainland-frozen bread if it’s labeled previously frozen, or that labeling will drive up cost to make it unaffordable. What is more likely to happen is local bakeries, like Love’s Bakery, will be forced to cut back on its production and distribution, and start shipping frozen bread to be competitive. Should this happen you will see a domino effect in business downsizing and layoffs. Companies like Aloha Air Cargo and our neighbor islands will be the first casualties due to the already high cost of air freighting fresh bread.

While I prefer the Senate’s version of the bill, which would require labeling of previously frozen sliced sandwich-style bread, my main concern is consumer protection. If signage is the best you can do, I will support it as long as it is written to protect the public’s interest.

Please pass 5.8. 1086. Thank you.

1 i.ocal Union 1260 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 2305 So. &retonic St. • Honolulu. Hawaii 968261494 • email: officdi21ibewl2G0,org Telephone (808) 941~9445 Fox Na. (808) 9461260

LANCE M. MIVAKE A ru 3 2011 LOREN TAGUCHI Business Manager~Financial Secretary p , President

Representative Robert N. Herkes Chair, House Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce The House of Representatives State of Hawaii

Dear Chair Herkes:

RE: SB 1086, SD1, HDI

IBEW Local Union 1260 supnoas and request that the Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce submit S.B. No. 1086, SW, HD1 to the House of Representatives for enactment of this bill.

Consumers need to be informed if baked products are not fresh but “previously frozen” to make an informed choice on their selection at the market. Without labeling a consumer may think they are buying freshly baked goods when they are not.

Local consumers like to buy and eat fresh foods but they will not be able to distinguish its freshness without proper labeling. Why does the FDA require proper labeling for all food products? To insure that the public will be able to make the proper choice because of the information given, when are purchasing foods that they will feed their families.

Local people want to support local businesses because they support our economy. During the last elections, the economy and jobs were the key issue for the voters. Please do not let the voters down and support and pass S.B. 1086 SD 1, HD 1. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Lance M. Miyake Business Manager/Financial Secretary CPCtestimony

From: Mel Chang [[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, April 03,2011 3:45 PM To: CPCtestimony Subject: Testimony on SB. 1086, SD1, HD1;

April 3,2011

TO: Rep. Robert Herkes, Chair House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Email: ~FOestirnony~CapitoL hawaii. ~ov Address: Hawaii State Capitol, Room 320, Honolulu, HI 96813

FROM: Mel Chang, 1117 Clio Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

RE: S.B. 1086, SIM, Hill -- Relating to Consumer Information

My name is Mel Chang and I worked at Love’s Bakery from 1974 to 1981. While at Love’s I worked as a drivers/sales person and am familiar with the marketing and sales of bakery products.

I p~fer SB 1086, SDI which gives consumers important information about the product they are buying by requiring individual labeling of the wrappers of previously frozen sliced bread. This is a much better solution then HD 1 which requires a sign listing which products have been previously frozen.

There are many problems with requiring stores to put up a sign. 1) Instead of putting the burden on the handful of bakeries that freeze their bread and that take advantage of this lack of meaningful consumer labeling, the sign puts the burden on hundreds of stores and thousands of employees of the stores selling these products. 2) The sign would have to be monitored throughout the day to be effective. The typical supermarket shelf is 4-6 tiers high and while the sign may be in the right place when the store opens, bread moves quickly. Products are often moved around to keep the shelves looking hill and fresh baked bread may end up on the shelf where the sign is located. 3) Listing the previously frozen products would not be effective as consumers are not likely to read the sign and then compare the list with the product they are buying. It is far simpler to put a label on the product.

However, SB 1086, SD 1, HD1 would be better than nothing and I would support either version.

1 The Twenty-Sixth Legislature Regular Session of 2011

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Vice Chair

State Capitol, Conference Room 325 Monday, April 4,2011; 2:00 p.m.

STATEMENT OF STEPHEN CARLAGA ON S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1 RELATING TO CONSUMER INFORMATION

My name is Stephen Cariaga, and Isupport S.B. 1086, SDt, HDt.

I have worked at Love’s Bakery for nine years as a production foreman. My job is to oversee operations and relieve workers for breaks. We have workers to measure the ingredients, mix the dough, make sure the dough comes out of the machine properly, is baked just right, then sliced and packaged.

Love’s Bakery is probably the largest industrial bakery in Hawaii. Those of us who work there are proud of our product. Our company has been baking bread for Hawaii’s residents for almost 160 years. Like many of you here, I grew up eating Love’s bread.

I’m from the old school. I believe that freshness counts when it comes to bread. Bread that’s baked fresh and sold fresh--that’s what I want for my family.

But if we don’t know if a loaf of bread is fresh or previously frozen, it’s hard for me to decide what to buy. The bread all looks the same on the store shelf so how does anyone know?

I think it’s only right for the people who distribute previously frozen bread to put the words “previously frozen” right on the package. That way, the consumer can make an informed choice. If you want freshly baked sandwich bread, you’ll buy Love’s. If you don’t mind previously frozen bread, you may buy the competitor’s bread, but you’ll be informed that the bread may have been baked a while ago, probably somewhere on the mainland, and may have additional ingredients to give it a longer shelf life.

This bill will not only provide consumers with information they need to decide what to buy but will also keep the competition fair between bread that is sold fresh and bread that is previously frozen. Love’s Bakery is a local company that employs more than 300 workers, who live and work in Hawaii, pay taxes, and support their families.

Even though the version of the bill that you’re considering will only require a sign, I guess it’s better than nothing. At least you will be trying to give information to the consumers. It’s their right to know. Please pass S.B. 1086, SDI, HD1. Thank you for allowing me to testify. Herbert Okamura 1421 Ekaha Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816

TO: House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Vice Chair

FROM: Herbert Okamura

RE: S.B. 1086, SD1, HIM -- Relating to Consumer Information

DATE: April 4,2011

My name is Herbert Okamura, and I am a retiree of Love’s Bakery. I worked as a driver for Love’s for 43 years. In fact, most of my colleagues worked more than 40 years just like me because the company was a good place to work. They treated us well, maybe because we had a union to represent us. I was an ILWU steward for most of the years I worked for the bakery.

When I was working, I used to enjoy smelling the aroma of fresh baked bread early in the morning at the bakery. I miss that wonderful smell. For many years, I worked on commission so I knew the stores, the customers, and the product well. We used to pride ourselves as bread men on providing fresh bread to the stores. That was part of the integrity of the company--to sell fresh bread to the people of Hawaii.

S.B. 1086, SDI, HD1 because it will let the public know that which bread was frozen and defrosted. Customers should know. When I was a driver-salesman, I would actually tell our customers about the color codes that identified freshness. That may have been wrong, but I thought it was the customer’s right to know. That’s the same way I feel about frozen bread.

If I’m not going to eat my fresh bread right away, I put it in the freezer myself. When I defrost it, it’s still pretty fresh because I froze it fresh. But people who buy frozen bread thinlc it’s fresh so they think they can put it in the freezer and it will still be fresh when they take it out. They don’t know that it’s been frozen once before so it won’t be fresh when they defrost it a second time. Then they wonder why it mildews or becomes stale.

All I’m saying is that if a company is going to freeze then defrost bread before selling it, they should tell the customer what’s happened to the bread. Otherwise, the customer will end up throwing out the bread, wasting food and wasting their money. It’s not asking much to let the customer know what he’s buying.

My parents taught me to do what is right. It’s only right to let the customer know. It’s only right to support local companies. I actually prefer having each loaf ofbread labeled, but I support this bill even though it only requires a sign at the store. Half a loaf is better than no loaf at all. I hope you will pass S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1. Thank you for letting me express my views on this bill. Dorothy Sakamoto 45-663 Luluku Road Kaneohe, HI 96744

TO: House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Vice Chair

FROM: Dorothy Sakamoto

RE: S.B. 1086, SD1, HIM -- Relating to Consumer Information

DATE: April 4,2011

My name is Dorothy Sakamoto, and lam a retiree. I am speaking in favor of S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1, even though the bill is not what I originally hoped it would be do. I wanted all “previously frozen” sliced bread to be labeled, but this bill now requires only a sign to be posted near the bread shelves identifying all previously frozen baked products. In my opinion, that’s not enough, but at least the sign will provide some information.

When I first heard about “previously frozen” bread, I had no idea what that was. I assumed that all the bread on store shelves was fresh. I was shocked to find out that this was not the case.

Some people may think it doesn’t make a difference. Bread is bread. But as a consumer and a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, I can tell you it makes a big difference. Once you’ve eaten fresh bread baked locally and then you eat “previously frozen” bread that has been produced elsewhere, there is no doubt that you will prefer fresh.

Some people may buy “previously frozen” bread because it’s cheaper. If you have a large family, you might choose cost over quality or taste. There was a time when I also had to consider cost, but my family and I went right back to buying Love’s bread because of the freshness. It’s a few pennies more, but for my family, I think it’s worth it.

For me to choose fresh bread, I need to know that it is fresh. Or that the other bread is ~ fresh but “previously frozen.”

That’s why I hope you pass this bill. Consumers have the right to know what they are buying and make their own choices.

Thank you for letting me testify on this bill. The Twenty-Sixth Legislature Regular Session of 2011

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Vice Chair

State Capitol, Conference Room 325 Monday, April 4,2011; 2:00 p.m.

STATEMENT OF CAREY OSHIRO ON S.B. 1086, SIll, HD1 RELATING TO CONSUMER INFORMATION

My name is Carey Oshiro. For the past 18 years, I have been a sales representative for Love’s Bakery. Love’s has been in business for 160 years, providing bread to the people of Hawaii and providing jobs to people like me.

Isupport S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1 even though I prefer labeling each loaf of previously frozen bread. A sign identif~’ing the names of all baked products, including bread, that is previously frozen may give some consumers information, but most of them will not take the time to read the sign, especially if h’s a long one or is way at the end of the shelf.

Some people may think I support the bill only because I work for Love’s Bakery and frozen bread is our competition. It’s true that previously frozen bread is mass-produced on the mainland and has eaten into Love’s Bakery’s market share. It’s true that previously frozen bread is cheaper to produce and is often cheaper for the consumer.

But my biggest reason to support S.B. 1086 is for consumer awareness. In my job, I not only deliver the bread to stores, but I stock shelves as well. That puts me in contact with a lot of customers. The #1 question they ask me is: “Is this bread fresh?” So I tell them about the date on the tag or the color of the tag that tells them when it was baked. I also invite them to take a loaf of bread off my delivery rack because that will be the freshest bread. They’re happy when I give them information.

Most, if not all, customers aren’t aware that some bread is fresh-baked in Hawaii while others are baked on the mainland then frozen before being shipped here. To the average customer, all bread looks fresh so they must all be fresh. They don’t realize that there is a difference. And they don’t realize this because no one has told them. But when they are told, they can make a better decision about which bread to buy.

Customer satisfaction is important to me. It should be important to anyone providing a product to the customer. For many consumers, cost is not the deciding factor, but quality is. I hope you will help give consumers the information they need to make a good choice.

Thank you for considering my testimony in support of S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1. The Twenty-Sixth Legislature Regular Session of 2011

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Vice Chair

State Capitol, Conference Room 325 Monday, April 4,2011; 2:00 p.m.

STATEMENT OF CAREY OSHIRO ON S.B. 1086, SD1, HIM RELATING TO CONSUMER INFORMATION

I support S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1 even though I prefer labeling each loaf of previously frozen br~3E~A sign identifying the names of all baked products, including bread, that is previously frozen may give some consumers information, but most of them will not take the time to read the sign, especially if it’s a long one or is way at the end of the shelf.

Most, if not all,, customers aren’t aware that some bread is fresh-baked in Hawaii while others are baked on the mainland then frozen before being shipped here. To the average customer, all bread looks fresh so they must all be fresh. They don’t realize that there is a difference. And they don’t realize this because no one has told them. But when they are told, they can make a better decision about which bread to buy.

Thank you for considering my testimony in support of S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1. The Twenty-Sixth Legislature Regular Session of 2011

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Vice Chair

State Capitol, Conference Room 325 Monday, April 4,2011; 2:00 p.m.

STATEMENT OF CORY AIWOHI ON S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1 RELATING TO CONSUMER INFORMATION

My name is Cory Aiwohi. I,~pport$.B. 1086, HD1. I think it’s only right that consumers be told that a loaf of bread has been previously frozen. I have a wife and six kids. My wife only works part-time so money is usually tight. But, even though it may cost a little more, I only buy fresh bread because it’s better quality.

You may think I’m a little biased because I work for Love’s Bakery. But it’s because I work for Love’s that I know which bread is fresh and which bread was previously frozen. I think the ordinary consumer should know too so he can decide which bread to buy. I prefer to deliver fresh bread rather than frozen because I know I’m giving the customer the best.

I have worked for Love’s Bakery for a total of 16 years, but for a few months almost 10 years ago, I worked for Hawaii Foodservice Alliance too. I had a little problem at Love’s so I had to find another job. I went to Altres and was referred to HFA.

At HFA, I did pretty much the same thing I do for Love’s—take bread to the stores, make sure the shelves are stocked, and pull the outdated bread. The problem was that I had to get two jobs to replace the income I made at Love’s. When the union got me back my job at Love’s, Ijumped at the chance to work only one job.

Love’s Bakery has been a good place to work. The pay is good, they provide full medical for me and my family, I will have a pension when I retire, and I have a union to represent me. I hope the company keeps going because I know it’s been rough for them since the senior management guys bought the company from Daiichiya. The workers had to take some cuts, but we’re still doing all right. If we lose more sales, though, I don’t know what will happen to the company.

That’s another reason I think this bill is important. Not only will it inform the consumer about the bread on their shelves, it will also make the playing field more level for the companies selling bread. If the customer assumes all bread is fresh, they will buy the cheapest bread. That gives an unfair advantage to frozen bread, which is made somewhere else in volume and, of course, will be cheaper. Letting the customer know what is previously frozen will give him information to make a better choice, which may even include supporting local manufacturing companies. It think that’s fair.

Please pass S.B. 1086, HD1. Thank you for listening to my testimony. The TwentySixth Legislature Regular Session of 2011

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Vice Chair

State Capitol, Conference Room 325 Monday, April 4,2011; 2:00 p.m.

STATEMENT OF BARRETT HAYASHI ON S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1 RELATING TO CONSUMER INFORMATION

My name is Barrett Hayashi. I work as a sales representative for Love’s Bakery and have been with the company for the past 18 years. In my job, I distribute bread and other products from Love’s Bakery to stores and restaurants, both big and small, on a daily basis. I am also the chairman of the ILWU bargaining unit, which represents almost 300 members. We are one of the oldest bargaining units in the ILWU.

I~gp~wt.S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1 because it requires a sign to identify all previously frozen baked products to inform the consumer. Consumers should be informed about which products are previously frozen, but I prefer labeling of each loaf of previously frozen sliced, sandwich-style bread instead. Not many people will bother to read a sign, especially if it’s only one sign to cover lots of shelves of bread and it’s a sign with lots of products listed. It’s a lot better for the consumer if the words “previously frozen” are printed right on the package.

Labeling of previously frozen sliced bread is important because it will help to level the playing field in the bread business. Consumers are used to buying fresh bread because that’s all they had for many years. When the previously frozen product came into the market, no one knew so the consumer just assumed that all the bread was fresh. The bread looked the same so consumers thought they were all the same. The only difference might have been cost.

Previously frozen bread is baked on the mainland, not baked in Hawaii like fresh bread is. Mainland bread is frozen because it takes a while to ship the bread by boat to Hawaii. Freezing bread is a commonly accepted practice to prevent spoilage and is not harmfhl to anyone’s health. But quality may be compromised if frozen bread is thawed, then frozen again before being sold.

Bread that is baked on the mainland in large industrial bakeries, like Bimbo’s, the world’s largest bakery company, can give a price advantage to anyone selling their product. Mainland bakeries buy their flour, eggs and other ingredients in bulk and bake hundreds of thousands of loaves of bread at one time. If the cost for the bread is cheap, the distributor in Hawaii can then sell the bread in Hawaii at a cheaper price than a local bakery. Local bakeries are manufacturing companies which have to pay for ingredients to be shipped to Hawaii, pay for employees to bake the bread, pay for maintenance of all equipment, pay Hawaii taxes, pay for electricity and other utilities to run the business. It’s not a level playing field right now. The advantage is to the frozen bread distributor. As I said before, I work for Love’s Bakery, one of the last remaining manufacturing companies in Hawaii. The company has been in business for almost 160 years. All of us who work for the company are proud of the products we produce and sell. We want to keep the company going so we can keep working.

A couple years ago, Daiichiya of Japan, former owner of the company, said it was going to shut down the business. That would have meant more than 300 of us out of work. But four of the managers got together and decided to buy the company. They asked the union for concessions, and the workers gave it to them. Each quarter, management meets with the rank-and-file leaders of the union and gives us a report of how things are going. If we lose more business to frozen bread, the company may be faced with a decision to shut down again.

That is why this bill is so important. Contrary to what has been said by some, we don’t want to shut down the competition. There’s enough business selling bread for everyone because some consumers will want a cheaper option while others want to be sure they buy only fresh bread. What this bill will do, though, is give the consumer the facts so he can make an informed decision. Then the playing field will be level between the sale of fresh bread and previously frozen bread.

All we’re saying is that the customer has the right to know if bread has been previously frozen. It won’t cost much to print the words “previously frozen” right on the bag--just the cost of a plate for the printing. The distributor says the words might mislead customers into thinking that something is wrong with previously frozen bread, that the labeling itself is a warning. But I think it’s even more misleading to have previously frozen bread on store shelves right next to fresh bread and let people think that all the bread is fresh.

Even though I prefer labeling of previously frozen bread, I ask that you pass this bill to help make things fair. Thank you for listening to my testimony.

2 The Twenty-Sixth Legislature Regular Session of 2011

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Vice Chair

State Capitol, Conference Room 325 Monday, April 4,2011; 2:00 p.m.

STATE OF THE ILWU LOCAL 142 ON 5.11.1086, SD1, HD1 RELATING TO CONSUMER INFORMATION

The ILWU strongly supportsS.B. 1086, SD1, HD1, which requires grocers and wholesale clubs to identify baked goodiTh~t have been previously frozen.

Our preference is for the labeling of previously frozen sliced, sandwich-style bread. The consumer information will be clear and direct. Labeling, on a per loaf basis, could be done at a very nominal cost. The current version of the bill will provide for some consumer information in the form of a sign identifying all previously frozen baked products in proximity to the point of sale. We support this bill because some information is better than no information.

For more than a century, Hawaii consumers only bought bread put on store shelves fresh. When previously frozen bread came onto the market, no one knew it had once been frozen. The previously frozen bread sat on store shelves right alongside bread that was fresh and never frozen. By appearance, no one could tell the difference—unless you looked closely at a previously frozen bag of bread and saw some moisture from condensation due to thawing.

The consumer has come to expect and assume that all bread is fresh. But when some bread is brought in from the mainland previously frozen and placed on store shelves next to fresh bread, there results an unfair advantage to the frozen bread. Unless there is some differentiation as to the source of the product and how the product was preserved when shipped, the customer would not have all the information needed to make an informed decision. Most customers think that price is the only difference.

Bread baked in large bakeries on the mainland (like Bimbo’s, the world’s largest bakery chain) have the advantage of buying ingredients in bulk and baking in huge volumes. They provide the distributor with a cheaper price, thus allowing the distributor to offer previously frozen bread at a very competitive price. Bakeries in Hawaii, no matter how big they may seem, are at a disadvantage.

That is why a law to inform the consumer about previously frozen sliced, sandwich-style bread is needed to level the playing field for the sale of bread. An unlabeled previously frozen sliced sandwich-style loaf of bread has an unfair advantage in a market where consumers have come to expect that all bread on the shelf is baked and sold fresh in Hawaii. It also should be noted that bread that is sold as fresh is ç~pjy baked in Hawaii.

ILWU - SB. 1086, SDI, HDI Page 1 of2 An argument has been made that those who sell fresh bread should label their products as “fresh” instead. However, this argument does not hold if everyone assumes that all bread sold is fresh.

Informing the consumer about previously frozen bread will not mean that one company will go out of business. On the contrary, there is enough business for everyone. When Hawaii Baking (Holsum) closed in 2002, Love’s Bakery alone did not have the capacity to produce enough bread for the Hawaii market. Hawaii Foodservice Alliance (HFA) seized the opportunity and stepped up its shipment of previously frozen bread. Since then, HFA has grown and now distributes even more bread than Love’s Bakery, thanks in large part, we suggest, to its pricing.

At the hearing in the House Health Committee last week, HFA employees came holding signs and testi~ing that this bill will kill jobs. HFA’s owner also testified that 200 jobs will be lost if the bill is passed. The implication was that HFA will go out of business, but that, we believe, will not happen. In truth, it is Love’s Bakery, the biggest bakery in Hawaii, that could go out of business.

Love’s Bakery has 350 employees, most of whom are represented by the ILWU in a collective bargaining agreement. In recent years, the employees, bargaining and non-bargaining, took concessions to keep the company going. The company has been under local ownership for the past couple of years, when the former owner, Daiichiya of Japan, decided to shut down Love’s Bakery. Senior management from the company used their credit to borrow money to buy the company, save the jobs of 350 employees, and keep fresh bread on our table. Love’s spends even more to bring fresh bread to the neighbor islands, shipping bread daily by Aloha Air Cargo.

S.B. 1086 will only require that previously frozen bread be identified for the consumer’s information. With that information, the consumer can decide which bread to buy. That will help to level the playing field for all in the bread business. Whether it’s labeling or putting up a sign in the store, the cost to identi& previously frozen bread is very small. To make signage even nominally effective, there should be more than one sign placed next to the products at “eye level” so that the customer can be properly informed. Another concern is that signage will place the burden onto retail stores.

The ILWU strongly urges passage of S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1. Thank you for the opportunity to testify.

ILWU - SB. 1086, SDI, HDI Page 2 of2 April 4, 2011

TO: Rep. Robert Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Email: CPCIeS(jmonvø2capjgol. hawait zov

FROM: Lisa Maehara 91-1037 Pohahawaj Street Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706

RE: 5.13. 1086, SIll, HD1 — Relating to Consumer Information

Wbile I prefer the version of the bill that would require labeling of slice, sandwich-style bread, my main concern is providing information to the consumer. If a sign is all we can get, I support it.

Please pass S.B. 1086. Thank you. April 4, 2011

TO: Rep. Robert Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Email: CPC!esilmony(d~Capiioi.haii’aii.gov

FROM: Daryl Barnett % 91-1039 Laaulu St. #23E Ewa Beach HI 96706

RE: S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1 — Relating to Consumer Information

I am writing in ~pport of S.B. 1086. However, I prefer the version that the Senate passed, instead of the version you are considering today. I want sliced, sandwich-style bread to be labeled if it was previously frozen.

Please pass S.B. 1086. Thank you. April 4,2011

TO: Rep. Robert Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Email: CPC1estimony~’li~GapitoL hawaii. k’ov

FROM: Kate Langthorn 91-1039 Laaulu St. #23E Ewa Beach I-lI 96706

RE: S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1 — Relating to Consumer Information

I am writing in ~ of S.B. 1086. However, I prefer the version that the Senate passed, instead of the version you are considering today. I want sliced, sandwich-style bread to be labeled if it was previously frozen.

Please pass S.B. 1086. Thank you. CPCtestimony

From: John Hayakawa [[email protected] Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 11:36 PM To: CPCtestimony Subject: S81086 SD1 HD1 Relating to Consumer Information

TO: Rep. Robert 1-lerkes, Chair Rep. Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Email.

FROM: John M. and Sachie U. F-layakawa

RE: S.B. 1086, srn, HEll — Relating to Consumer Information

We would like to express our support for expanding consumer information regarding food products. Your Committee is hearing SB1086 501 HDI, which we support in concept, although we prefer the Senate version (SOt) relating to identifying previously frozen sliced bread.

We firmly believe that, just as we need knowledge about ingredients used in preparing the food products we purchase, we should also know whether a food product had been frozen prior to our purchase.

Let us face the facts, frozen products just do not taste as good as fresh products.

It is also important for the consumer to know whether the frozen state of a product is the reason for one product being less costly than another.

But in the end, let us the consumers be the ones to make that decision as to whether we would purchase a previously frozen product over one that has not been frozen.

Sincerely,

John and Sachie Hayakawa 470 Halemaumau Street Honolulu, HI 96821 808/373-2882

1 Jr. .v.y. fly I’1S1”a~~ 1200 Ala Kapuna Street • Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 HAWAII SIAIEIEACHERSASSOCIAUON Tel: (808) 833-2711 • Fax: (808) 839-7106 • Web: www.hsta.org Teaching Tothsyfn, Hawaii’s Toawnow Wil Okabe President Karolyn Mossman Vice President Joan Kamila Lewis TESTIMONY BEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON Secretary Treasurer CONSUMER PROTECTION & COMMERCE Executive Director

RE: SB 1086, SD1, HD1 - RELATING TO CONSUMER INFORMATION.

APRIL 4, 2011

WIL OKABE, PRESIDENT HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Chair Herkes and Members of the Committee:

The Hawaii State Teachers Association supports the intent of SB1086, SD1, HD1, which only requires retailers to post a sign identi~ring “previously frozen” bread. However, we support the original version of SB 1086.

HD 1 will be ineffective in providing consumers with the information they need to make an informed choice because: (1) the burden will be on the retailer to make sure the sign is posted, instead of the distributor; (2) only one sign is required, regardless of the shelf space allotted to baked products; and (3) the signage must identi~r ALL baked products, not just bread.

Signage will not educate the consumer, but a label on each package will. The cost to label will be nominal. SD1 does not require a sticker to be placed on each loaf by hand. Instead, the bag itself can be imprinted with the words “previously frozen.” Once the plate for the printing is made, there would be no additional cost to print a bag with those words.

SB 1086 would be of most value to the consumers, especially in these times when consumers have become interested and conscious of not only nutrition but when and how the food they purchase was prepared. Labeling and selling previously frozen bread as fresh baked bread is a misrepresentation of food. SB 1086 would afford consumers with accurate information to make an informed decision when buying a product.

Therefore, HSTA supports the original version of SB 1086 as opposed to 5B1086 SD1, HD1.

Thank you for the opportunity to testier April 4, 2011

TO: Rep. Robert Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Email: cPCtestimon/il~EZ?jpilot hawaii. gov Address: Hawaii State Capitol, Room 320, Honolulu, HI 96813

FROM: Kirk Caidwell 1099 Alakea St., Suite 1400 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

RE: S.B. 1086 -- Relating to Consumer Information

I am writing in~pport of S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1, which will identi& sliced, sandwich- style bread that is “previously frozen.” However, I prefer the version that the Senate passed, instead of the version you are considering today. I want sliced, sandwich-style bread to be labeled if it was previously frozen. Placing signs disclosing that such bread was previously frozen is a poor substitute for protecting the consumer’s right to know.

As a kid growing up in Rib, I would walk home from Rib Union School. When I got home, I would sometimes a grab the whole loaf of Love’s sliced sandwich bread from the kitchen and take it outside to eat while playing by a fish pond. I would reach into the plastic red checkered bag and slice by slice peel off the crust, crunch up the white part in my fist, making it tight and bite-sized, and pop in into my mouth. The entire loaf would be gone in no time. The koi got the crust. My mom would get angry with me because there would be no bread for my sisters and brother and there were five of us.

The point of my story is not only that Love’s sliced sandwich bread tastes good, particularly when you are a growing kid and you come home from school hungry after playing kick ball. It also is that the bread is fresh and moist. The same cannot be said about previously frozen sandwich bread.

When I grew up and moved to Honolulu, I started buying my own sliced sandwich bread. While the Love’s red checkered bag always brought back fond memories of my days in Rib, I would buy the cheapest loaf and more than one because I hated shopping. I would freeze the loaves when I got home and take slices out of the freezer as I needed them. The loaves of sliced bread on the store shelves all looked the same to me so I always assumed they were all fresh-baked. The problem was that when I took the bread out of the freezer and it thawed out, it was no longer soft and moist like the Love’s bread. It was dry and crumbly. Then I found out that the bread I was buying was from the mainland and frozen before being sent to Hawaii. The bread was then defrosted before being placed on shelves in stores in Hawaii. I also found out that by my freezing the bread a second time, I was making it even more dry and crumbly. I didn’t know this and there was no notice on the packaging that the bread I was buying was previously frozen. Had I known this, I would not have frozen it a second time.

As a consumer, I’d like to know if my bread was “previously frozen.” That information will help me decide whether or not to buy the bread. Just like the policy behind label disclosures on other types of food products, consumers should be given information needed to make an informed choice. Placing a sign in the vicinity of previously frozen sliced sandwich bread is not a sure proof way of ensuring a consumer’s right to know. Most consumers today know to read the label on packages of food products to determine the quality and characteristics of the food they may be purchasing. It is not a common practice to place such disclosures on signs. Signs are most commonly used to advertise the price products.

It also is not fair to expect stores to place and maintain signs in perpetuity or so long as previously frozen sliced sandwich bread is sold in stores. Such disclosures need to be on the package that contains the previously frozen sliced sandwich bread and the burden should be placed on the entity that makes and freezes the bread to provide the disclosures.

This bill has been bantered about the Legislature for years. And people have fun making jokes about it. Yet the merit and policy behind this bill is sound and deserves serious consideration. I hope this legislation is not weakened by proceeding with the amendment to post signs as an alternative to the package disclosure. If a sign is all we can get, then I support it.

Thanks for your consideration. RETIREES UNIT

Honolulu Hawaii 96813-2991 Telephone: 808.543.0054 Hawaii Government Employees Association Working Together for Hawaii www.hgea.org Facsimile: 808.550.8814 AFSCME Local 152, AFL-CIO

April 4, 2011

TO: Rep. Robert Herkes, Chair Rep. Ryan Yamane, Vice Chair House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce

FROM: Susan S. Goya, Executive Sercretary HGEA Retirees Unit

RE: S.B. 1086, SD1. 11W -- Relatjn2 to Consumer Information

Ian writing in support of S.B. 1086, SD1, HD1. I strongly support the Senate version of the bill passed instead of the version you are considering today. I would like to see sliced, sandwich—style bread labeled if it was previously frozen and not have to assume the loaves of bread on the shelves are all freshly baked. Presently, the way the bread is packaged, I do not know if the bread is freshly baked in Hawaii or baked on the mainland and frozen before being shipped here and thawed before being placed on the shelf for sale.

As a consumer, I want to know what I am buying. To label only the sliced, sandwich- style bread is the right thing to do. One sign on the store shelf is insufficient. It is also unfair to expect the stores to be responsible for the signage on this product.

Let us level the playing field and help to sustain local companies who pay taxes in Hawaii and provide jobs to Hawaii’s residents. As much as possible, we should buy local and support the local community we live in.

Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of S.B. 1086, SDI, HD1.

Respectfully submitted, 4~c~~a ,~ Susan Goya, Executive Secretary HOEA Retirees Unit The Twenty-Sixth Legislature, State of Hawaii Hawaii State House of Representatives Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce

Testimony by Hawaii State AFL-CIO April 4, 2011

S.B. 1086, SDI, HD1 - RELATING TO CONSUMER INFORMATION

The Hawaii State AFL-CIO ~~p2ths the purpose and intent of S.B. 1086 which requires grocers and wholesale clubs to identify baked goods that have been previously frozen.

We consider this measure to be important for consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.

Thank you for the opportunity to testify.

Respectfully submitted,

Jason Bradshaw COPE Director April 1,2011

TO: Representative Robert N. Herkes, Chair Representative Ryan I. Yamane, Vice Chair House Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce Email:CPCTestimonv@CapitotHawai’i.gpv

FR: Glenn Cannon, President Brenda Ching, Executive Director Screen Actors Guild Hawaii 949 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 105 Honolulu, HI 96814

RE: SB. 1086- Relating to Consumer Information

We are writing in p~gj~ of S.B. 1086 however, we prefer the Senate version of this measure instead of the version you are considering today.

As consumers, it is important we are given as much information as possible on the food items we purchase. Labeling “previously frozen” goods gives consumers the information needed when making their decision on their purchases. A store sign is not sufficient enough.

We support this bill as it would be the right thing to do and as consumers, we have the right to know whether a product is fresh or previously frozen.

Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony in support of S.B. 1086, SD1, H Dl.

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