THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
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COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
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Senator Will Espero, Chair |
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Senator Carol Fukunaga, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS |
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Senator J. Kalani English, Chair |
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Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON MEDIA, ARTS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY |
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Senator Carol Fukunaga, Chair |
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Senator David Y. Ige, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 11, 2005 |
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TIME: |
2:45 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 224 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
BED/EIA
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SB 121 |
RELATING TO BREWPUB LICENSES. Amends brewpub licensing law to authorize brewpubs to sell malt beverages in recyclable containers, rather than just glass containers. Authorizes brewpubs to directly sell malt beverages in brewery-sealed containers to class 2 restaurant licensees. |
BED/EIA, JHW |
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SB 1503 |
RELATING TO TOURISM. Directs the department of business, economic development and tourism to convene a work group to establish an international Pacific Asian Little League baseball tournament in Hawaii. |
BED/EIA, TSM |
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EIA/BED |
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SB 1000 |
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Requires the public utilities commission to establish a renewable energy credits trading program. Requires DBEDT to review the feasibility of the State becoming a member of the Chicago climate exchange. Establishes a Renewable Energy Credits Trading Program Advisory Committee. |
EIA/BED, CPH |
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BED/EIA/MAT |
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SB 1374 |
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Requires DBEDT to convene working group to write China/Hawaii economic strategic plan 2020 containing steps for Hawaii to benefit economically from the emergence of the People's Republic of China as an economic and global leader. Reports to legislature by 12/15/2005 and 7/31/2007. |
BED/EIA/MAT |
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BED/MAT |
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SB 1721 |
RELATING TO STATE PARK CULTURAL PUBLIC MARKET. Promotes cultural awareness, education, and diversity of the Hawaiian culture and that of other ethnic groups throughout the islands through the establishment of a permanent venue for the vendors and artists to showcase their products and their talents. |
BED/MAT, WAM |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 228, 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 586-6873.
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________________________________________ Senator J. Kalani English Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Will Espero Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Carol Fukunaga Chair |