HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2003
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS CONCERNS |
Rep. Brian Schatz, Chair |
Rep. Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair |
Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr. |
Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo |
Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Mark G. Jernigan |
Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu |
Rep. Bertha F.K. Leong |
Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Barbara Marumoto |
Rep. Blake K. Oshiro |
Rep. Guy P. Ontai |
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki, Chair |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair |
Rep. Helène H. Hale |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
Rep. Michael Puamamo Kahikina |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
Rep. Bud Stonebraker |
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
February 10, 2003 |
TIME: |
8:30 a.m. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
HB 550 |
RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF MEDICAL FACILITIES. Fast-tracks the development of the Pacific Health Community project, on lands identified on tax map key 9-4-6:01, by exempting the project from state and county approval processes and extending the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds for the project. |
EDB/HLT, FIN |
HB 551 |
RELATED TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Exempts a master planned health care center and retirement community from the certificate of need process. |
EDB/HLT, FIN |
HB 151 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A TECHNOLOGY-FOCUSED, COMMUNITY-BASED CENTER IN WAIALUA TOWN. Appropriates funds to study the feasibility of establishing a technology-focused, community-based center in Waialua, assess community needs, and develop and implement a plan, including the purchase of computer and telecommunications equipment necessary for center operations. |
EDB, FIN |
HB 685 |
RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONE. Designates the entire island of Oahu as an enterprise zone for two years from 07/01/2003 to 06/30/2005. |
EDB, FIN |
HB 962 |
MAKING A MATCHING FUNDS APPROPRIATION TO SUPPORT A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO MARKET AND PROMOTE INCENTIVES PROVIDED BY ACT 221, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2001, FOR INVESTORS TO INVEST IN HIGH TECHNOLOGY IN HAWAII. Creates public-private partnership to market and promote incentives provided by Act 221, SLH 2001, to invest in high technology businesses and opportunities in Hawaii. |
EDB, FIN |
HB 1056 |
RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES. Grants qualified business status under enterprise zone law to any lawful business that creates job opportunities within the boundaries of the Kalaeloa community development district, provided that the business is not located on lands retained by the U.S. Navy. |
EDB, FIN |
HB 1393 |
RELATING TO THE CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER. Establishes a chief technology officer within the office of the governor. |
EDB, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Decision making only on the following measures previously deferred, no testimony will be taken:
HB 285 |
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE. Requires that every rule conforms to its related statute; provides for the automatic repeal of administrative rules on the repeal of the underlying statute or ordinance; requires the small business regulatory review board to analyze regulatory programs and provide recommendations to the legislature by June 30, 2006. |
EDB, JUD |
HB 697 |
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Authorizes state purchasing agencies to use design-build proposals. Requires agencies to pay 1% of project cost up to $1,000,000 for each unsuccessful proposal for design-build proposals with construction estimates greater than $5,000,000. |
EDB, FIN |
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________________________________________ Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki Chair |
________________________________________ Rep. Brian Schatz Chair |