THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND AGRICULTURE

Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair

Senator Willie C. Espero, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Senator J. Kalani English, Chair

Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Senator Carol Fukunaga, Chair

Senator Melodie Williams Aduja, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Monday, March 17, 2003

TIME:

1:15 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 224

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

WLA/ENE Joint

   
     

HB 604

(HSCR622)

RELATING TO LAND USE.

Authorizes counties to permit solar energy facilities in agricultural districts. (Takamine)

WLA/ENE, TMG

HB 1053

(HSCR670)

RELATING TO CONSERVATION.

Amends the definition of "landowner" in the law relating to the conservation of aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants (for the purpose of authorizing the taking of endangered and threatened plant and animal species) by including the owners of lands underlying the future site of University of Hawaii West Oahu. (Mindo)

WLA/ENE, WAM
     

WLA Only

    
     

HB 1214

HD2

(HSCR788)

RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND LIABILITY.

Establishes a process in which the State and counties are provided protection from liability faced with regard to recreational activities on improved public lands. (HB1214 HD2) (Say BR)

WLA, JHW
     

WLA/ECD Joint

   
     

HB 146

HD2

(HSCR850)

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Authorizes the designation of two renaissance zones in the State, subject to certain criteria. Establishes the renaissance zone review board. Exempts the developer of a renaissance zone from up to 100 percent of the person's income and general excise taxes. (HB146 HD2)

(Herkes)

WLA/ECD, WAM
     

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 201, 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 586-7335.

 

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Senator J. Kalani English

Chair

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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye

Chair

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Senator Carol Fukunaga

Chair