THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND AGRICULTURE

Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair

Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Thursday, March 23, 2006
TIME:	1:15 P.M.
PLACE:	Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 2774 HD1 (HSCR781-06)	RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates $1,000,000 for the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation to conduct agricultural research and market development. (HB2774 HD1)	WLA, WAM
HB 2400 (HSCR812-06)	MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR ACQUISITION OF WAIMEA VALLEY, OAHU. Emergency appropriation ($1,600,000) for FY 2005-2006 to assist in the purchase and preservation of Waimea Valley, Oahu.	WLA, WAM

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 212, 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 would like to submit your testimony via e-mail, please direct your e-mail testimony to testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov

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 586-6760.

		________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair