HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
                 THE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE
                  REGULAR SESSION OF 2000


                   COMMITTEE ON TOURISM
                Rep. Jerry L. Chang, Chair
               Rep. Lei Ahu Isa, Vice Chair

  Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr.   Rep. David Morihara
  Rep. Willie C. Espero         Rep. Nathan Suzuki
  Rep. Robert N. Herkes         Rep. Emily J. Auwae
  Rep. Ken Ito                  Rep. Galen Fox
  Rep. Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala    Rep. Chris Halford
  Rep. Sylvia J. Luke


                     NOTICE OF HEARING

        DATE:    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2000

        TIME:    8:30 A.M.

        PLACE:   Conference Room 325, State Capitol


                        A G E N D A

Please submit 40 copies of testimony.

HB 2904    RELATING TO GAMING                         TSM,JHA,FIN
        Authorizes shipboard gaming on vessels in state
        waters.  Establishes the Hawaii gaming board within
        the department of commerce and consumer affairs, for
        administrative purposes, consisting of 6 members to be
        appointed by the governor.  Imposes a $    admission
        tax for each gamer and a twelve per cent wagering tax
        on the adjusted gross receipts.  Establishes a gaming
        fund into which shall be deposited all revenue earned.
        Requires periodic assessment and audits by the state
        auditor; permits shipboard gaming at the option of the
        counties.(Chang)

                 DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 40 COPIES OF
THEIR TESTIMONY 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO:  (1)  THE
COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 314 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.  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE TOURISM
COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6120.

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 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO
ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.



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                               Rep. Jerry L. Chang
                               Chair