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, February 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
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SB 223 |
Relating to Macadamia nut research. (BUEN) Appropriates funds for macadamia nut research. |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 547 |
authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and making an appropriation to expand the agricultural loan fund. (TAM) Appropriates $10 million in general obligation bonds to be used to expand the Agricultural Loan Fund. |
AGT, WAM |
DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING BILLS
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SB 605 |
RELATING TO STATE LEASES. (INOUYE) Provides that the current agricultural lessee has a right of first preference to re-lease the property on expiration; credits appraised value of specified infrastructure installed by the current lessee toward the price the current lessee must match in exercising the lessee's right of first preference; limits lessee's right of first preference within sixty days after auction; authorizes DLNR to negotiate long-term leases under specific terms, conditions, and restrictions with certain lessees of agricultural land; allows DLNR to adopt rules; specifies that within six months from the Act's effective date, DLNR shall notify all agricultural lessees of the Act. Hearing held on 2/6/2001 |
AGT, JDC |
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SB 624 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. (BUEN) Establishes a tax credit against income tax liability for farmer or rancher taxpayers who install agricultural water storage facilities. Hearing held on 2/1/01 |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 640 |
relating to agriculture. (BUEN) Criminalizes the destruction of crops. Hearing held on 2/6/01 |
AGT, JDC |
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SB 1264 |
relating to aquaculture. (INOUYE) Expands the "wholesaler" definition under the general excise tax law to include sales to a commercial aquaculture producer or cooperative of materials, supplies, or commodities, or the rental or leasing of equipment, used by the commercial aquaculture producer or cooperative in the production of aquaculture products for sale. Hearing held on 2/8/01 |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 1469 |
relating to land use. (KOKUBUN) Amends the current provisions of the rural and agricultural districts; establishes a task force to identify and designate marginal agricultural lands for inclusion in the rural district, in order to provide for rural development that supports agriculture, protects open space, accommodates rural, non-farm uses. Hearing held on 2/8/01 |
AGT/WLE, WAM |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 225, 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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