HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Rep. Dwight Takamine, Chair

Rep. Bertha Kawakami, Vice Chair

Rep. Ben Cabreros

Rep. Nobu Yonamine

Rep. Willie Espero

Rep. Ron Davis

Rep. Michael Magaoay

Rep. Charles Djou

Rep. Bob Nakasone

Rep. Bertha Leong

Rep. Scott Saiki

Rep. Mark Moses

Rep. Nathan Suzuki

Rep. Jim Rath

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Wednesday, February 28, 2001

TIME:

4:30 PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 308

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A #1

HB 869

(HSCR470)

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.

AGR, FIN

HB 1310

(HSCR126)

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR HI-TECH HAWAII, INC.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hi-Tech Hawaii, Inc. in planning, designing, and constructing a high technology research and development facility in the State.

EDB, FIN

HB 702

HD1

(HSCR504)

RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE.

Exempts the position of the correctional Health Care Administrator and authorized physician positions within the Department of Public Safety from collective bargaining provisions. Establishes a correctional health care program within the Department.

PSM/LAB, FIN

HB 1357

HD1

(HSCR521)

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Appropriates funds from the Hawaii organ and tissue education special fund for a grant to the Organ Donor Center of Hawaii. (HB1357 HD1)

HLT, FIN

HB 1555

HD1

(HSCR520)

RELATING TO ADOLESCENCE SCHOOL-BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT.

Appropriates funds for statewide adolescence school-based treatment programs.

EDN/HLT, FIN

HB 654

HD1

(HSCR22)

RELATING TO SAFE DRINKING WATER.

Extends the lead free requirement to plumbing fittings and fixtures and adopts the lead free standard in the National Sanitation Foundation Standard 61, section 9, for systems providing water for human consumption.

EEP, FIN

HB 175

HD1

(HSCR528)

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Adds new tax benefits for high tech industries and amends current benefits.

EDB, FIN

HB 1070

RELATING TO COUNTY TAXES.

Repeals time and designated use restrictions on county general excise and use tax surcharge to authorize counties to enact ordinances for county general excise and use tax at their discretion at a rate of 1/2%.

FIN
 

 

 

 

  

HB 864

Proposed HD1

RELATING TO AQUARIUM.

Proposed HD1:

Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to develop a request for proposals for competitive sealed proposals to construct, design, improve, operate, maintain, and manage a world-class aquarium, including an ocean science center and entertainment facility.

 

FIN
 

The Proposed HD1 is available in Room 306 of the State Capitol. Please call 586-6200 for more information

  

 

 

 

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 45 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) ROOM 306, 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 ARE 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 FINANCE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6200.

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

 

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Rep. Dwight Y. Takamine

Chair