HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE |
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Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr., Chair |
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Rep. Alex M. Sonson, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
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Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu |
Rep. Chris Halford |
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Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Mark G. Jernigan |
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Rep. Blake K. Oshiro |
Rep. Barbara Marumoto |
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Rep. Brian Schatz |
Rep. Guy P. Ontai |
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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: |
Saturday, February 7, 2004 |
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TIME: |
8:30am to 9:00am |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A #1
PLEASE SUBMIT 45 COPIES OF TESTIMONY TO AGR VICE CHAIR'S OFFICE IN ROOM 323.
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HB 1829 |
RELATING TO THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM. Amends an existing appropriation of capital improvement funds to provide for improvements to the Molokai Irrigation System. |
AGR/WLH, FIN |
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HB 1831 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL USE OF WATER. Clarifies state water code policy to ensure an adequate supply of water for agricultural use. |
AGR/WLH |
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HB 2010 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EAST KAUAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM. Appropriates funds for the operation and maintenance of the East Kauai Irrigation System. |
AGR/WLH, FIN |
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HB 2949 |
RELATING TO STATE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. Facilitates the establishment of an agricultural dual line water system in upcountry Kula, Maui by authorizing $3,000,000 in general obligation bonds. |
AGR/WLH, FIN |
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HB 2285 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Requires the department of land and natural resources to enter into land exchange negotiations with the private landowners of land in the Waialua to obtain title to agricultural lands in the area. Transfers control and title to obtained lands to the agribusiness development corporation. Establishes regional agricultural subcommittee for the area to advise corporation on management of the lands. |
AGR/WLH, FIN |
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HB 2894 |
RELATING TO ACCESS TO REAL PROPERTY. Requires a seller to disclose to a buyer the existence, if any, of legal or traditional public access whenever a piece of real property is put up for sale. |
WLH/AGR, JUD |
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HB 2818 |
RELATING TO HAWAII HOUSING AND CONSERVATION TRUST FUND. Establishes a Hawaii Housing and Conservation Trust Fund to finance affordable housing and conserve and protect important agricultural lands and historic properties. |
WLH/AGR, HSH, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 45 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE AGR COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 323, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF 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 IS 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 AGR COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6010.
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. Ezra R. Kanoho Chair |
_____________________________________ Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr. Chair |