HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS CONCERNS

Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair

Rep. Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair

Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr.	Rep. Clift Tsuji
Rep. Jerry L. Chang	Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita
Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu	Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching
Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay	Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Thursday, February 10, 2005
TIME:	10:45 A.M.
PLACE:	Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 923	RELATING TO COUNTY TAXES. Authorizes a county to impose the general excise tax.	EDB, FIN
HB 172 (HSCR31)	RELATING TO TAXATION. Establishes a 5% income tax credit for employers that hire members of the national guard. Establishes that the maximum tax credit per national guard/employee shall be $1,000.	PSM, EDB, FIN

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 50 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE 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 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 WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6505.

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.

DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2005. AS THIS IS A DECISION MAKING ONLY, NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

HB 162

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Requires the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules to promote the growth and development of small businesses.

EDB, FIN

DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2005. AS THIS IS A DECISION MAKING ONLY, NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

HB 727

RELATING TO A NET INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR FOOD, MEDICAL SERVICES, AND NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Establishes a refundable tax credit for food, medical services, and non-prescription drugs for working families earning $40,000 or less.

EDB, HLT, FIN

DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2005. AS THIS IS A DECISION MAKING ONLY, NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

HB 1096

RELATING TO THE ALOHA TOWER COMPLEX

Requires the Aloha Tower Development Corporation to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a gathering place for visitors and residents at the Aloha Tower Marketplace.

EDB/TAC, FIN

DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2005. AS THIS IS A DECISION MAKING ONLY, NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

HB 1151	RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Requires the procurement office to establish a standardized contractor performance checklist to evaluate quality of goods and services provided by contractors.	EDB, FIN
HB 1469	RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Exempts small purchases from verification requirements relating to tax clearances, DCCA certificates, and DLIR certificates.	EDB, FIN

		________________________________________ Rep. Robert N. Herkes Chair