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: |
Wednesday. Feb. 14, 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 712 |
RELATING TO TOURISM. Requires Hawaii tourism authority to study whether to license tour guides to ensure guides have an adequate level of knowledge of Hawaiian history and culture.
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TAC, CPC |
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HB 1017 |
RELATING TO HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY. Requires that the Hawaii tourism authority board includes a labor representative.
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TAC, FIN |
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HB 1020 |
RELATING TO TOURISM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Appropriates $250,000 in FY 2007-2008 and FY 2008-2009 to Hawaii tourism authority for tourism workforce development to support programs on islands of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui; provided that the amount appropriated shall be half the amount invested by the authority in Hawaiian tourism workforce development programs.
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TAC, FIN |
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HB 1718 HD1 (HSCR160) |
RELATING TO CRUISELINE INDUSTRY. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in conjunction with the Department of Transportation and Department of Land and Natural Resources, to prepare and submit to the legislature a cost/benefit analysis on the cruiseline industry in Hawaii. (HB1718 HD1)
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TRN, TAC, FIN |
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HB 1555 HD1 (HSCR254) |
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS. Provides a tax credit to support the development of a world class aquarium at Kakaako Makai on Oahu. (HB1555 HD1)
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WLH, TAC, FIN |
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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 TAC 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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________________________________________ Rep. Ryan I. Yamane Chair |
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