THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Senator Carol Fukunaga, Chair

Senator Melodie Aduja, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Tuesday, February 17, 2004
TIME:	2:30 p.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 2495

SD1

(SSCR2068)

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and makes an appropriation for the construction of wet lab space and a biotech incubator at Kakaako. (SD1)

ECD, WAM

Decision Making to follow if time permits.

DECISION MAKING ONLY ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURES HEARD ON 2/5/04

SB 2560

RELATING TO THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRITY IDENTITIES.

Creates a right of publicity law to allow recording artists, TV personalities, and other media celebrities to control the use of their identity for commercial uses during their life and after their death.

ECD, JHW

DECISION MAKING ONLY ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURES HEARD ON 2/13/04

SB 2077	RELATING TO PLANNING. Requires 10-year interval updates of state plans from state agencies; requires legislative approval of updates; directs state agencies to prepare new functional plans for implementation no later than June 30, 2005.	ECD/TMG, WAM
SB 2322	MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR WATER SAFETY. Appropriates funds for lifeguard staffing, water safety equipment, and maintenance of facilities at Makena Beach and Ke'e Beach.	ECD/TMG, WAM
SB 2611	RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Directs the Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Stadium Authority and the City and County of Honolulu, to establish a park and ride pilot project at the Aloha Stadium.	ECD/TMG, WAM

Persons wishing to testify on SB 2495, SD1, should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 216, State Capitol, 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 586-6673

		________________________________________ Senator Carol Fukunaga Chair