HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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COMMITTEE ON FINANCE |
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Rep. Dwight Y. Takamine, Chair |
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Rep. Bertha C. Kawakami, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
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Rep. Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala |
Rep. Thomas Waters |
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Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Kika G. Bukoski |
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Rep. Romy M. Mindo |
Rep. Mark G. Jernigan |
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Rep. Bob Nakasone |
Rep. Colleen R. Meyer |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
Rep. Mark S. Moses |
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Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, April 1, 2004 |
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TIME: |
3:30 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A # 2
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SB 643 SD2, HD2 (HSCR1009-04) |
RELATING TO BIOPROSPECTING. Establishes a temporary bioprospecting advisory commission to address issues related to bioprospecting, including equitable benefit sharing, and appropriates funds to enable the commission to develop a comprehensive bioprospecting plan. |
WLH, EDB, FIN |
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SB 3051 SD2 (HSCR941-04) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Establishes the state agricultural land protection program; makes appropriation to Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation for research and marketing. Makes an appropriation for University of Hawaii for development of new agricultural products, revitalization of Hawaii cattle industry, and bioremediation programs. |
WLH/AGR, FIN |
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SB 3052 SD2, HD1 (HSCR969-04) |
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS. Establishes the process to identify important agricultural lands (IAL); requires a study to provide incentives; clarifies that the identification of IALs is contingent upon the enactment of incentives; establishes a process to volunteer lands for IAL designation; provides an agricultural infrastructure improvement tax credit; provides for IAL leasehold subdivisions; makes effective on 7-1-2004; and appropriates funds. |
WLH/AGR, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 35 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) ROOM 306, 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 ALSO BE FAXED IF LESS THAN 5 PAGES IN LENGTH 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6200.
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. Dwight Y. Takamine Chair |