HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla, Chair |
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Rep. James Kunane Tokioka, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro |
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Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D. |
Rep. Karen Leinani Awana |
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Rep. John Mizuno |
Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D. |
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Rep. Karl Rhoads |
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AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
HCR 334 has been deleted from the agenda
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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 |
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TIME: |
8:00 AM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HCR 314 HR 249 |
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE-PROVINCE RELATIONS OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE PROVINCE OF THUA THIEN-HUE OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM.
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INT, TAC |
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SCR 38 (SSCR1045) |
REQUESTING ENACTMENT OF H.R. 901/S. 4070, "FILIPINO FAMILY REUNIFICATION", OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION THAT GRANTS THE PRIORITY ISSUANCE OF VISAS TO VETERANS' CHILDREN WITH APPROVED IMMIGRATION PETITIONS.
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INT, PSM |
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SCR 39 (SSCR1043) |
REQUESTING ENACTMENT OF H.R. 4574/S. 57, "FILIPINO AMERICAN VETERANS EQUITY ACT OF 2007" OR SIMILAR LEGISLATION THAT PROVIDES FEDERAL VETERANS BENEFITS AND SERVICES TO THE WORLD WAR II FILIPINO AMERICAN VETERANS AND THE FILIPINO VETERANS.
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INT, PSM |
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SCR 47 (SSCR1046) |
REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT S.57 AND H.R.760, ENTITLED THE FILIPINO VETERANS EQUITY ACT OF 2007.
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INT, PSM |
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SCR 41 (SSCR1049) |
CONDEMNING THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES' FEE INCREASE.
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INT, FIN |
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HCR 191 HR 149 |
STRONGLY OPPOSING THE FEE INCREASES PROPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.
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INT, FIN |
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HCR 308 HR 247 |
REQUESTING THAT THE ISSUANCE OF VISAS FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION OF IMMIGRANT RELATIVES BE EXPEDITED.
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INT, HSH |
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HCR 306 HR 245 |
REQUESTING A WAIVER OR RELAXATION OF VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR HUMANITARIAN REASONS.
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INT, HSH |
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HCR 307 HR 246 |
URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO EASE RESTRICTIONS ON THE ISSUANCE TEMPORARY VISAS AND EXTEND THE STAY LIMIT TO ALLOW FOREIGN MEDIATORS AND PARTIES IN NEED OF MEDIATION SERVICES TO ENTER THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING COMMUNICATION AND NEGOTIATION BETWEEN PARTIES TO RESOLVE DISPUTES.
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INT, JUD |
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HCR 315 HR 250 |
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION.
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INT, HED/EDN |
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HCR 316 HR 251 |
URGING THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES (WASC) TO INCREASE HAWAII'S MEMBERSHIP AND VOTES ON WASC TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE'S INPUT ON THE ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES IN THE REGION.
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INT, HED/EDN |
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HCR 215 HR 173 |
REQUESTING THE SPARK M. MATSUNAGA INSTITUTE FOR PEACE, LOCATED WITHIN THE CENTER FOR POLICY STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF DESIGNATING HAWAII AS THE "GENEVA OF THE PACIFIC".
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INT, HED |
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HCR 131 HR 105 |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT THE ETHICAL RECRUITMENT OF NURSES.
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INT, HLT |
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HCR 288 HR 229 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, AND THE HAWAII VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF VISITORS FROM TAIWAN.
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INT, TAC |
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HCR 290 HR 231 |
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENTER INTO A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH TAIWAN.
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INT, EDB |
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HCR 291 HR 232 |
REQUESTING THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION TO CONFER "OBSERVER STATUS" UPON TAIWAN IN ORDER TO PERMIT TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
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INT, HLT |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 35 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 322, 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 ALSO BE FAXED IF LESS THAN 5 PAGES IN LENGTH 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586‑6550.
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________________________________________ Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla Chair |