THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2003
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COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
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Senator Carol Fukunaga, Chair |
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Senator Melodie Williams Aduja, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MILITARY AFFAIRS, AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS |
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Senator Cal Kawamoto, Chair |
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Senator Willie C. Espero, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 20, 2003 |
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TIME: |
1:15 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 126 SD1 |
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Expands the scope of the ombudsman's jurisdiction and investigative authority to include pursuing complaints by small businesses against government agencies. Imposes a penalty on agencies for not complying with the opinion and recommendations of the ombudsman. Requires ombudsman to report annually on the number and nature of small business complaints received and the disposition of each complaint. |
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SB 1284 |
RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ACT. Specifies that the small business impact statements cannot be used in judicial hearings. Clarifies when the impact statement is to be submitted to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board. |
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SB 1043 |
RELATING TO HAWAII'S BALANCE OF TRADE. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to report annually to the Governor and the Legislature on Hawaii's balance of trade. |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 35 3-holed copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 216, State Capitol during regular business hours, or outside the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Office, Room 015, State Capitol for all other times, 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 586-6673.
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__________________________________ Senator Cal Kawamoto Chair |
__________________________________ Senator Carol Fukunaga Chair |
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