THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AGRICULTURE, AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair |
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Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 |
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TIME: |
2:45 pm |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 414 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HB 119 (HSCR1017) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WATER SYSTEMS. Allows agribusiness development corporation to acquire agricultural water systems to provide water for irrigation of agricultural lands.
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WAH, WAM |
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HB 399 HD1 (HSCR1007) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts for the operation of the soil and water conservation districts. (HB399 HD1)
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WAH, WAM |
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HB 400 HD1 (HSCR1008) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates funds for drought mitigation projects in each county. (HB400 HD1)
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WAH, WAM |
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HB 401 HD2 (HSCR1009) |
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS LOAN GUARANTY. Allows the Director of Finance to guarantee loans made to agricultural producers for agricultural projects on important agricultural lands. (HB401 HD2)
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WAH, WAM |
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HB 902 HD2 (HSCR1122) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TAX CREDITS. Establishes the Important Agricultural Land Agricultural Business Tax Credit. (HB902 HD2)
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WAH, EDT, WAM |
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HB 692 HD2 (HSCR915) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Extends the lapse date of special purpose revenue bonds issued to assist Aloun Farms to June 30, 2010. Effective June 29, 2007. (HB692 HD2)
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WAH, WAM |
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HB 404 HD2 (HSCR1010) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates funds for a grant for the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation to conduct agricultural research and development. (HB404 HD2)
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WAH, WAM |
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HB 337 HD2 (HSCR1183) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Authorizes the agribusiness development corporation to use revenue bonds to purchase agricultural land, including in Kunia or Ewa, or both, on Oahu. Appropriates funds to purchase the Kunia/Ewa lands. Enables the agribusiness development corporation to contract with banks to provide lease management services. Allows the agribusiness development corporation to lease agricultural lands in Kunia/Ewa for up to 55 years (HB337 HD2).
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WAH, WAM |
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit testimony in one of the following ways at least 24 hours prior to the hearing:
· In person: 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 407, State Capitol.
· By fax: Testimony may 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 which committee the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the number of copies needed for submittal.
· By Email: Testimony may be emailed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Legislature's Public Access Room at testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov. Please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the number of copies needed for submittal. In addition, please provide the testifier's name and mailing address in the email. Email sent to individual offices or any other Senate office will not be accepted.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), 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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