HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND USE & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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Rep. Ezra Kanoho, Chair |
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Rep. Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Kika G. Bukoski |
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Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Thomas Waters |
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COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
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Rep. Hermina Morita, Chair |
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Rep. Thomas Waters, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Kika G. Bukoski |
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Rep. Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho |
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COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT |
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Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay, Chair |
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Rep. Sylvia Luke, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Bob Nakasone |
Rep. Chris Halford |
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Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 17, 2004 |
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TIME: |
8:30 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 267 SD2 SCRN 2563 |
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. Requires the governor or executive agency taking any action on transactions involving public lands that is subject to legislative disapproval, to provide reasonable and timely notice of that action to the legislature; allows legislative disapproval to be exercised in the legislative session in which an governor or executive agency action is taken. (SD2) |
WLH/LMG |
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SB 1615 SCRN 2711 |
RELATING TO NORTH KOHALA. Preserves a cluster of historical sites in North Kohala on the island of Hawaii by authorizing the department of land and natural resources to condemn the land adjacent to the Kohala historical sites state monument. Allows the Mo`okini Luakini Corporation to protect and care for the Mo`okini Heiau. |
WLH, FIN |
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SB 3044 SCRN 2585 |
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY. Instituting a misdemeanor penalty and fines for any person obstructing access to the sea, the shoreline, any inland recreational area, or any of the public rights-of-way, transit areas, or public transit corridors. |
WLH, JUD |
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SB 2972 SD1 SCRN 2708 |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIAL FUND. Authorizes the deposit of penalties, fines, and other administrative charges into the Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund. Allows moneys from the fund to be used to pay for permanent and temporary staff positions, and administrative and operational costs for the historic preservation program. (SD1) |
WLH, FIN |
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SB 2973 SD1 SCRN 2557 |
RELATING TO INTERIM RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt interim rules to protect native species threatened with imminent extirpation or extinction. (SD1)
Copies of Proposed SB1556 SD2 HD1, are available in Room 405 |
WLH, JUD |
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SB 1556 SD2 HD1 SCRN 2837 |
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT. Clarifies the definition of "shoreline" to mean the uppermost reach of the waves, other than storm and seismic waves during the season of the year in which the highest wash of the waves occurs, usually evidenced by the resultant debris line or the first stable vegetation, whichever is furthest mauka or inland; provided that the vegetation is not influenced or modified by human intervention. (PROPOSED HD1) |
WLH, FIN |
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SB 2097 SD1 SCRN 2838 |
RELATING TO BOATING. Caps mooring fees for a use permit at small boat harbors at 3% of gross revenues. Allows the department of land and natural resources to adopt rules covering fees and penalties. (SD1)
Copies of Proposed SB2968 SD1 HD1, are available in Room 405 |
WLH, FIN |
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SB 2968 SD1 HD1 SCRN 2411 |
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE VIOLATIONS. Amends sections relating to the Department's enforcement authority within the Kahoolawe Island Reserve and for the protection of caves for consistency. Expands the Department's enforcement authority to all lands and waters of the State. (PROPOSED HD1) |
WLH/EEP, JUD |
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SB 2782 SD1 SCRN 2552 |
RELATING TO THE FUNDING OF A HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN. Provide DLNR with the same financial flexibility afforded through federal guidelines regarding habitat conservation plans and exempting moneys generated by implementing or securing funding for habitat conservation plans from central services fees and administrative expenses. (SD1) |
WLH/EEP, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 75 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE WLH COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 405, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY BE FAXED TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.
IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE WLH COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6308.
IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
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________________________________________ Rep. Hermina M. Morita Chair |
________________________________________ Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay Chair |