HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2003
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COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS CONCERNS |
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Rep. Brian Schatz, Chair |
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Rep. Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr. |
Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Mark G. Jernigan |
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Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu |
Rep. Bertha F.K. Leong |
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Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Barbara Marumoto |
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Rep. Blake K. Oshiro |
Rep. Guy P. Ontai |
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki, Chair |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Helène H. Hale |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
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Rep. Michael Puamamo Kahikina |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
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Rep. K. Mark Takai |
Rep. Bud Stonebraker |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
March 17, 2003 |
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TIME: |
8:30 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
Please submit 50 copies of testimony for the following measure:
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SB 1446 SD2 (SSCR963) |
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY. Appropriates a percentage of the amounts received by the Hawaii tobacco settlement special fund into the Hawaii strategic development revolving fund for developing and assisting the development of healthcare and biomedical technology to detect cancer, including cervical cancer, in its early stages. (SD2) |
EDB/HLT, FIN |
Please submit 40 copies of testimony for the following measures:
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SB 358 SD1 (SSCR874) |
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Provides that any professional investor that invests in the HSDC shall be considered a taxpayer that has invested in a qualified high technology business pursuant to section 235-110.9(e). (SD1) |
EDB, FIN |
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SB 425 SD2 (SSCR858) |
RELATING TO HIGH TECHNOLOGY. Establishes the Hawaii instrument pool into which individuals and companies may donate usage of their high technology instrument. Allows qualified borrowers to use the instruments for their ventures and research. Establishes a tax credit for donating into the Hawaii instrument pool usage of "industry entry" high technology instruments that will help Hawaii's technology companies enter into new and emerging markets. (SB425 SD2) |
EDB, FIN |
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SB 426 SD1 (SSCR859) |
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to create a single Internet website comprised of data and information from all government agencies. Requires the information to be easily accessible and manipulated for analysis. (SD1) |
EDB, FIN |
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SB 560 SD2 (SSCR691) |
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. Appropriates funds to support the small business development center. Requires the center to report to the 2004 regular session of the legislature. (SD2) |
EDB, FIN |
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SB 1249 SD2 (SSCR862) |
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER GRANTS. Expands the high technology research and development loans and grants provided by the High Technology Development Corporation, to include matching grants for companies that receive small business technology transfer grants. Appropriates moneys for the expansion. (SD2) |
EDB, FIN |
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SB 1251 SD1 (SSCR863) |
RELATING TO A STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER. Assigns the functions of a chief information officer to the office of the comptroller within the department of accounting and general services. (SD1) |
EDB, FIN |
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SB 1253 SD1 (SSCR966) |
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DATA. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) to establish an industry tracking program whereby businesses provide relevant information to DBEDT to track and evaluate business industries and to track new economy indicators. (SD1) |
EDB, FIN |
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SB 1284 SD1 (SSCR765) |
RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ACT. Clarifies when the comments received from small business are to be submitted with regards to proposed rules that affect small business. (SD1) |
EDB, JUD |
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SB 1397 SD1 (SSCR831) |
RELATING TO SIMPLIFIED TAX ADMINISTRATION. Authorizes Hawaii to participate in multistate discussions relating to the Streamlined Sales Tax Project. (SD1) |
EDB, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE EDB COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 316, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP BOX 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 WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE EDB COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-9425.
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. Dennis A. Arakaki Chair |
________________________________________ Rep. Brian Schatz Chair |
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