THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2001
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COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE |
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Senator Jan Yagi Buen, Chair |
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Senator Jonathan Chun, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, February 20, 2001 |
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TIME: |
2:30 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 984 |
RELATING TO IRRIGATION PROJECTS. (BUNDA/BR) Allows the Department to determine irrigation system expenses and revenues in June of each year. Would allow user notices to be sent through various means in lieu of costly registered mail. |
AGT |
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SB 986 |
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE. (BUNDA/BR) Amends the definition of "aquaculture" to reflect the long-term trends in the industry, such as expansion of offshore production technologies and utilization of aquacultre for wild stock enhancement. |
AGT |
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SB 1346 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. (English) Prohibits introduction of any species of nonnative plants and animals from captivity. |
AGT |
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SB 1353 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES. (SLOM) Requires any person or entity who purchases large quantities of agricultural commodities for purposes of resale to verify the identity of the seller and record each such transaction on forms authorized by the chief of police in each county. |
AGT |
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SB 1372 |
RELATING TO THE ORGANIC AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. (BUEN) Assists the organic agriculture industry by: (1) enforcing the use of organic labeling as required under the federal organic rule; (2) establishing requirements for recognition of certifying agents; and (3) establishing other necessary requirements and administrative penalties for violations. |
AGT |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 228, State Capitol 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-7340.
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________________________________________ Senator Jan Yagi Buen Chair |
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