THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AGRICULTURE, AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair |
Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Friday, February 9, 2007 |
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2:00 pm |
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Conference Room 414 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
SB 1925 |
RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY. Establishes sustainable communities in Hawaii with the combined effort of state departments and agencies.
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WAH, WAM |
SB 1235 |
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS. Establishes a task force on Hawaiian homestead community self-governance to begin the process of delegating authority for the administration of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, to Hawaiian homestead community self-governance organizations.
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WAH, WAM |
SB 938 |
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT. Provides for consultation with beneficiaries when a project includes commercial development.
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SB 939 |
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED. Establishes the Hawaiian home lands community development fund with revenue-sharing from commercial development projects in order to fund community and cultural programming for beneficiaries of the trust in the Hawaiian homestead communities.
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SB 940 |
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT 1920, AS AMENDED. Requires the department of Hawaiian home lands to consult with the beneficiaries of the trust before agreeing to lower allowable loan amounts.
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SB 929 |
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION. Requires the presentation to the neighborhood board or community association for any development by the department of Hawaiian home lands.
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SB 1439 |
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED. Authorizes the transfer of moneys fro the Hawaiian home receipts fund to the native Hawaiian rehabilitation fund.
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SB 1440 |
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED. Authorizes the department to prescribe via administrative rules terms, conditions, and restrictions on the transfer of homestead leases.
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WAH |
SB 1853 |
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS. Establishes Aha Moku Commission to assist in the formation regional Aha Moku Councils which shall serve as in an advisory capacity on all matters regarding the management of the state's natural resources. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to seek advisory assistance from the Aha Moku Councils in developing a comprehensive set of best practices for natural resource management.
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 407, 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 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
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________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair |
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