HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2003
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND USE & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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Rep. Ezra Kanoho, Chair |
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Rep. Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Kika G. Bukoski |
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Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Thomas Waters |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, March 21, 2003 |
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TIME: |
8:30 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 423 State Capitol, 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
For the purpose of receiving testimony and discussion, the Committee will be hearing the following bill reflecting the deletion of current contents and the insertion of new language in a proposed amendment form:
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SB 1154 (SSCR 943) |
Relating to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs – State Contributions, Reimbursement from OHA. |
WLH, LAB, FIN |
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PROPOSED HD1 |
Relating to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs - Reauthorizes the Hui 'Imi Advisory Council. Comments should be directed to the proposed House Draft. Copies of the proposed HD1 will be available in Room 432, State Capitol. |
WLH, FIN |
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HCR 33 |
Submitting to the Legislature of the State of Hawaii for review of action taken by the Board of Land & Natural Resources on Land Exchanges. |
WLH, FIN |
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HCR 44 (HR 47) |
Requesting a study to assess the economic feasibility, environmental impacts, and design and construction alternatives for the use of groin structures and sand restoration to restore a sandy beach and public access at the experimental project beach access site located on an armored shoreline in Lanikai. |
WLH, FIN |
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HCR 66 (HR 67) |
Requesting further inquiry with respect to the designation of lands on the Island of Hawaii as critical habitat. |
WLH, JUD |
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HCR 80 (HR 78) |
Encouraging the preservation of our State beaches and shorelines. |
WLH, FIN |
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HCR 173 (HR137) |
Requesting the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a pilot project to assess the feasibility of a Community-Based Marine Reserve Advisory Process to support the Department in the identification, designation, and stewardship of Marine Reserve Sites and to conduct a survey to identify areas of the marine environment where management and resource protection needs are the greatest. |
WLH, FIN |
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HCR 181 (HR 145) |
Supporting efforts by the Ko'olau Greenbelt and Heritage Trails System to provide a holistic approach to Watershed Protection for the entire Ko'olau System and to facilitate partnerships to determine the future of Windward Oahu's natural and Human resources. |
WLH, FIN |
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HCR 191 |
Authorizing the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease submerged and tidal lands of the Honokohau Small Boat Harbor to private entities for commercial, recreational, educational, and research purposes. |
WLH, FIN |
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HCR 223 (HR 175) |
Urging the respective Mayors to implement an expedited permit process for large qualified projects. |
WLH, FIN |
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HCR 196 |
Establishing a temporary Bioprospecting Advisory Commission to develop a Comprehensive Plan for the preservation and use of the Biological Diversity and Biological Resources of Trust Lands. |
WLH, HED, FIN |
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HCR 199 (HR 160) |
Requesting the Maui County Department of Water Supply to conduct a study on the feasibility and availability of Ground Water Resources in Upcountry Maui in order to eliminate the need for lead treatment and chemical additives in the Upcountry Maui Water System. |
WLH, FIN |
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HCR 204 |
Requesting the consideration of alternatives to disposing sludge from the Ala Wai Canal into the Airport Reef Runway, and to ensure maximum community participation and that all environmental protections be taken. |
WLH, TRN |
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HCR 107 |
Requesting the Attorney General to clarify the status of Beneficiaries under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act to rehabilitate Native Hawaiians and ensure Equal Housing Opportunities to people of Hawaiian Ancestry in an efficient and affordable manner. |
WLH, JUD |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 48 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 405, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE WLH COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6399.
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________________________________________ Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho Chair |