THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2001
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COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE |
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Senator Jan Yagi Buen, Chair |
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Senator Jonathan Chun, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, March 13, 2001 |
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TIME: |
1:30 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The Committee previously held public hearings on Senate bills that are substantially similar to House bills as noted. Please focus your testimony on the differences, if any, between the House and Senate measures as listed.
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HB 210 HD 1 (HSCR 610) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 for agricultural development to be performed by the Hawaii Agriculture Research Center. (HB210 HD1) (Similar measure to SB 218) |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 213 HD 2 (HSCR 813) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Extends the composition of the current agribusiness development corporation's board of directors for an additional four years. (Similar measure to SB 221, SD 1) |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 1089 HD 2 (HSCR863) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Extends the lapsing date of funds remaining from Act 117, SLH 1999, as amended, to June 30, 2003. (HB1089 HD2) (Similar measure to SB 1371, SD 1) |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 506 HD 1 (HSCR584) |
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR THE STATE IRRIGATION PROGRAM. Requests emergency funding (Article VII, Section 9 Constitution) to cover the decline in revenues from the State's irrigation systems. (HB506 HD1) (Similar measure to SB 982) |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 508 (HSCR637) |
RELATING TO IRRIGATION PROJECTS. Allows the Department to determine irrigation system expenses and revenues in June of each year. Would allow user notices to be sent through various means in lieu of costly registered mail. (Similar measure to SB 984) |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 861 HD 2 (HSCR805) |
RELATING TO THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN AGRICULTURE-RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE ON KAUAI. Appropriates funds for the agribusiness development corporation to provide for the operations and maintenance of certain agriculture-related infrastructure on Kauai. (HB861 HD2) (Similar measure to SB 1300, SD 1) |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 869 (HSCR786) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS. Amends the definition of "qualified farmer" under the agricultural loans law. Repeals the residence requirement for partnerships and corporations with regard to agricultural loan eligibility. |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 925 HD 1 (HSCR788) |
RELATING TO LOANS. Authorizes loans up to $5,000,000 to provide financial assistance to agriculture and aquaculture enterprises on Kauai. (HB925 HD1) (Similar measure to SB 889) |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 1556 (HSCR648) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS. Increases the ceiling on classes A and C state farm loans. (Similar measure to SB 1400, SD 1) |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 212 HD 2 (HSCR804) |
RELATING TO THE STATE WATER CODE. Appropriates funds to implement the agricultural water use and development plan. (HB212 HD2) (Similar measure to SB 460, SD 1) |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 365 HD 2 (HSCR730) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY DAMAGE. Provides that any person who willfully or knowingly damages any crop or agricultural commodity that is known to be intended for personal, commercial, or research and development purposes shall be liable for twice the market value of the crop damaged or destroyed. (HB365 HD2) (Similar measure to SB 640, SD 1) |
AGT, JDC |
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HB 1074 HD 2 (HSCR806) |
RELATING TO DROUGHT MITIGATING FACILITIES. Allows an income tax credit of 4 per cent for construction of a new drought mitigating water storage facility, or repair or reconstruction of existing water storage facility. (HB1074 HD2) (Similar measure to SB 624) |
AGT, WAM |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 228, 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 586-7340.
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________________________________________ Senator Jan Yagi Buen Chair |
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