STAND. COM. REP. NO. 890
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2005
RE: S.B. No. 1699
S.D. 1
Honorable Robert Bunda
President of the Senate
Twenty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2005
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 1699 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to ensure the perpetuation and support of culture and the arts in Hawaii.
Specifically, this measure increases the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' general fund appropriation to demonstrate strong legislative support for the importance of culture and the arts in Hawaii's communities and the enrichment of the quality of life of Hawaii's people.
Your Committee finds that the arts and the preservation and growth of culture are essential components of our society, contributing to the well being of the community. The creative processes used or learned through art help people learn to develop new concepts, new ideas, and new solutions to solve issues faced in the community and business. As the arts and culture stimulate the economy and revitalize communities, your Committee believes that this measure is vital to ensure that culture and the arts play a role in our communities.
Upon further review, your Committee amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the appropriation amounts from specific dollar amounts to unspecified amounts to facilitate continued discussion on this matter;
(2) Changing the effective date from July 1, 2005 to July 1, 2050; and
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for clarity and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1699, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1699, S.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
____________________________ BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair |
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