HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON TOURISM & CULTURE |
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Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Chair |
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Rep. Joey Manahan, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D. |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007 |
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TIME: |
8:30 A.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HB 1538 |
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND. Makes it illegal for hotels and resorts to use public land, and particularly beaches, when the public is excluded. Permits the use of public lands and beaches if use of provided equipment is open to the public.
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TAC, WLH, JUD |
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HB 1603 |
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS. Requires each county to assess the extent of proliferation of illegal bed and breakfast establishments and other illegal transient vacation rentals within its county, create a countywide plan and policies to deal with the illegal activity, and report to the Legislature. Also requires the counties to increase enforcement.
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TAC, CPC/JUD, FIN |
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HB 1719 |
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX. Extends the current general excise tax exemptions for condominium common expenses paid by managers and hotel employee expenses paid by hotel operators, to include expenses paid by submanagers and suboperators and to include employee expenses in timeshare projects.
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TAC, CPC, FIN |
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HB 1866 |
RELATING TO MIXED MARTIAL ARTS. Establishes a state mixed martial arts commission. Provides for regulation of mixed martial arts. Prohibits no rules combat, extreme or ultimate fighting, or similar contests.
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TAC, CPC/JUD, FIN |
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HB 781 |
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND. Allows up to 50 percent of funds in the Works of Art Special Fund to be used for capital improvement projects, the purchase of facilities, and the repair and maintenance of facilities dedicated to the arts and culture. Removes capital improvement appropriations that are designated for renovation of state buildings from the works of art special fund's 1 per cent transfer requirement.
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TAC, FIN |
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HB 993 |
RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE ARTS. Requires the State Foundation on Culture and Arts to develop a program for performance art such as theater, music, and dance, emphasizing performances by students and community members. Venues administered by state agencies are to be considered as possible sites for program performances. |
TAC, FIN |
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HB 1104 |
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. Requires consultation with the kahuna nui of the Mookini heiau before any alterations or improvements to the state monument. |
TAC, WLH |
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HB 1352 |
ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO PLAN FOR THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF HAWAII STATEHOOD. Establishes a commission to plan and coordinate the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Hawaii's admission to statehood. |
TAC, FIN |
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HB 1435 |
RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII ENDOWMENT FUND. Allows pledges to be used to meet the match requirements for the fiscal year 2006-2007 appropriation to the State of Hawaii endowment fund. Lapses unexpended or unencumbered appropriated funds on June 30, 2009. |
TAC, FIN |
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HB 1552 |
RELATING TO FAMILY. Appropriates funds for the operating costs of the family celebration commission. |
TAC, FIN |
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HB 1582 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PACIFIC AVIATION MUSEUM AT PEARL HARBOR. Appropriates funds for the implementation of phase 2 of the Pacific Aviation Museum. |
TAC, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 40 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 421, 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.
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 COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586‑6150.
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. PROMPT REQUESTS SUBMITTED HELP TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AND APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATIONS.
SELECTED HEARINGS ARE BROADCAST LIVE. CHECK THE CURRENT LEGISLATIVE BROADCAST SCHEDULE ON THE "CAPITOL TV" WEB SITE AT WWW.CAPITOLTV.ORG OR CALL 550-8074 FOR A LISTING.
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