HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
                 THE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE
                  REGULAR SESSION OF 1999

   COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS CONCERNS
               Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair
              Rep. Sylvia J. Luke, Vice Chair

  Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr.   Rep. Scott Saiki
  Rep. Lei Ahu Isa              Rep. Nathan Suzuki
  Rep. Jerry L. Chang           Rep. Chris Halford
  Rep. Ken Ito                  Rep. Jim Rath
  Rep. Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala    Rep. Paul Whalen
  Rep. David Morihara

                     NOTICE OF HEARING

        DATE:    Thursday, March 25, 1999

        TIME:    8:30 A.M.

        PLACE:   Conference Room 325, State Capitol


                        A G E N D A

SB 1583    RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY                         EDB,FIN
SD2        Consolidates high tech agencies under a special
        advisor for technology development; creates tax
        credits for technology training or job creation and
        investment in technology business; prohibits the
        imposition of taxes on Internet commerce; integrates
        information technology with Hawaii's tourism and
        marketing industry; establishes Hawaii Internet
        exchange; establishes UH work force development
        training program; and establishes an educational
        technology program for public schools.  (SD2)

SB 1607    RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PRIVATE INVESTMENT
SD 2       ATTRACTION                                     EDB,FIN
        Appropriates unspecified amount to the Hawaii
        strategic development corporation revolving fund;
        restricts HSDC investments to those with at least
        matching private investment; allocates unspecified
        amount to develop a plan to further develop venture
        capital in Hawaii.  (SD2)


 
 
 
 
SB 785     RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES               EDB,CPC/JHA
SD 1       Makes optional the PUC's decertification of
        telecommunications provider and selection of
        alternative provider in area with inadequate service.
        (SD1)


                 DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

THERE IS DECISION MAKING ONLY ON THE FOLLOWING BILLS:

SB 44      RELATING TO TAXATION                           EDB,FIN
SD 1

SB 638     RELATING TO TAXATION                           EDB,FIN
SD 1

SB 1176    RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX LICENSING OF
SD 1       SINGLE-MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES      EDB,FIN

SB 1177    RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX             EDB,FIN
SD 1

SB 1178    RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAXATION OF RELATED
SD 1       ENTITIES                                       EDB,FIN

SB 1245    RELATING TO THE INCOME TAXATION                EDB,FIN
SD 1


PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 35 COPIES OF
THEIR TESTIMONY 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO:  (1)  THE
COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 324, STATE CAPITOL; OR (2)  THE
HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS PERSONNEL IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE
CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT.  TESTIMONY MAY BE FAXED 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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS
CONCERNS COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6530.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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                               _______________________________
                               Rep. Robert N. Herkes
                               Chair