HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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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 TOURISM AND CULTURE |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang, Chair |
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Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr. |
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
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Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Mark G. Jernigan |
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Rep. Blake K. Oshiro |
Rep. Bertha F.K. Leong |
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Rep. Brian Schatz |
Rep. Barbara Marumoto |
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Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
Rep. Guy P. Ontai |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 15, 2004 |
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TIME: |
9:00 A.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 195 SD2 (SSCR2623) |
RELATING TO INFORMATION PRACTICES. Protects trade secrets and other confidential proprietary information contained within records pertaining to tenants and prospective tenants of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority from public disclosure. (SD2) |
EDB, JUD |
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SB 2281 SD1 (SSCR2704) |
RELATING TO THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Allows moneys collected into the high technology special fund to be deposited into a private trust account in any bank or financial institution. Deletes the fund's $3 million cap. (SD1)
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EDB, FIN |
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SB 2242 SD1 (SSCR2659) |
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLANS. Creates an exemption from the general excise tax for a management company that contracts to provide managerial and operational services to companies that engage in the provision of medical services in order to facilitate the creation of an employee stock ownership plan. (SD1)
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EDB, FIN |
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SB 2392 SD2 (SSCR2705) |
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST HIGH TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES. Authorizes the high technology development corporation to issue special purpose revenue bonds on behalf of Electricore, Inc., to produce unmanned vehicle and aerial systems and related technologies. (SD2)
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EDB, FIN |
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SB 3002 (SSCR2709) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PROJECT EAST INITIATIVE IN HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Makes an appropriation for the continuation and expansion of the project east (environmental and spatial technology) initiative in Hawaii's public schools. |
EDB, EDN, FIN |
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SB 2909 SD1 (SSCR2551) |
RELATING TO APPLICATIONS SEEKING GENERAL RATE INCREASES FILED BY PUBLIC UTILITIES HAVING ANNUAL GROSS REVENUES OF LESS THAN $2,000,000. Establishes rate filing procedures for public utilities with annual gross revenues under $2 million. Requires use of standard form application and public hearing. Requires utilities to file annual financial statements and updated chart of account. (SD1) |
EDB, CPC, FIN |
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SB 2869 SD2 (SSCR2719) |
RELATING TO THE MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE KALAELOA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. Clarifies the responsibility of the Hawaii community development authority to act as an ombudsman for issues of concern within the Kalaeloa community development district. (SD2) |
EDB, WLH, FIN |
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SB 2560 SD1 (SSCR2793) |
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. Effective date of July 1, 2020. (SD1) |
EDB/TAC, JUD |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 30 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 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 EDB COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6357.
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. Jerry L. Chang Chair |
________________________________________ Rep. Brian Schatz Chair |
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