THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

Senator Brian T. Taniguchi, Chair

Senator Colleen Hanabusa, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Thursday, February 8, 2001

TIME:

8:30 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 211

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

 

 

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SUBMITTING FOR CONSIDERATION AND CONFIRMATION AS THE DIRECTOR OF TAXATION, THE NOMINATION OF MARIE Y. OKAMURA, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 2, 2002.

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SB 699

relating to taxation.

Provides for an income tax credit to the taxpayers of the State as mandated by the State Constitution. (Taniguchi)

WAM

SB 1191

RELATING TO STANDARD DEDUCTION FOR INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX.

Provides income tax relief for individuals by raising the Hawaii standard deduction over a three year period. (Admin)

WAM

SB 1192

RELATING TO PAYMENT OF TAXES BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER.

Removes a disincentive to taxpayer participation in the electronic funds transfer program administered by DOTAX. (Admin)

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SB 1193

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX ON NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Simplifies the application process for nonprofit organizations seeking exemption from the payment of GE taxes and reduce the filing burden for these organizations. (Admin)

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SB 1196

RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX.

Further reduces the personal income tax rates for years 2004 through 2007. (Admin)

WAM

 

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 40 copies, 3 hole-punched, of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 210, 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 586-6800.

 

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Senator Brian Taniguchi

Chair