HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Rep. Hermina Morita, Chair

Rep. Thomas Waters, Vice Chair

Rep. Cindy Evans	Rep. Kika G. Bukoski
Rep. Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala	Rep. Cynthia Thielen
Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho

COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Rep. Helène H. Hale, Chair

Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro, Vice Chair

Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki	Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching
Rep. Michael Puamamo Kahikina	Rep. Lynn Finnegan
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto	Rep. Bud Stonebraker

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND USE & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Rep. Ezra Kanoho, Chair

Rep. Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala, Vice Chair

Rep. Cindy Evans	Rep. Kika G. Bukoski
Rep. Hermina M. Morita	Rep. Cynthia Thielen
Rep. Thomas Waters

DATE:	Thursday, February 5, 2004
TIME:	9:00 a.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

The purpose of this informational briefing is a presentation by Mr. Peter Riggs, Director of the Forum on Democracy & Trade entitled "What's at Stake for States in the Trade Debate?" Mr. Riggs will discuss how U.S. trade commitments open up new opportunities for States, but also impact States' regulatory powers. In his presentation, Mr. Riggs will address:

Why State Legislators Should Care About the Trade Agreements
What's New in the Trade Agreements and in Upcoming Negotiations
Sectors of Interest to the State of Hawaii - Energy, Tourism Services, Water and Land Use
Who Makes Decisions Regarding U.S. Trade Commitments
What Can States Do to Get More Involved
Where Can States Go for Assistance

The Forum on Democracy & Trade is a nonprofit organization that provides legal and technical assistance, and networking support, to State legislators and other public officials working on trade issues in their jurisdictions. The Forum is pro-trade and pro-democracy, dedicated to ensuring that States can use trade to advance economic development while safeguarding local authority.

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Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho

Chair

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Rep. Hermina M. Morita

Chair

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Rep. Heléne Hale

Chair