HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE |
Rep. Dwight Y. Takamine, Chair |
Rep. Bertha C. Kawakami, Vice Chair |
Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
Rep. Pono Chong |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
Rep. Marilyn B. Lee |
Rep. Galen Fox |
Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Colleen Rose Meyer |
Rep. Bob Nakasone |
Rep. Mark S. Moses |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
Rep. Kymberly N. Pine |
Rep. Kameo Tanaka |
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
Monday, April 4, 2005 |
TIME: |
4:00 P.M. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A # 2
SB 1194 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1186) |
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. Provides for the election of members of the board of trustees administering the State's deferred compensation plan pursuant to rules adopted by the board. Provides for the replacement of incumbent members of the board only after completion of their terms. |
LAB, FIN |
SB 738 SD1 (HSCR1103) |
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Allows the board of trustees of the ERS to settle or compromise claims or potential claims by members who detrimentally rely on erroneous information provided. |
LAB, FIN |
SB 1870 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1261) |
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX. Requires owner-builders to file an information return with the Department of Taxation to qualify for the general excise tax exemption. Establishes a lien if the property is sold and taxes are not paid. Exempts the Department of Hawaiian Home Land and Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii. |
HSG, FIN |
SB 1876 SD2, HD1 (HSCR1269) |
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS. Directs the department of transportation to establish new guidelines that take into account the need for flexibility in highway design. |
JUD, FIN |
SB 27 SD1 (SSCR962) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE KAPIOLANI CHILD AT-RISK EVALUATION PROGRAM. Appropriates funds for Kapiolani Child At-Risk Evaluation program. |
FIN |
SB 1201 SD2, HD2 (HSCR1271) |
RELATING TO THE ILLEGAL USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. Establishes the "Drug Busters" program in the Department of the Attorney General to enforce crystal methamphetamine (ice) laws. Appropriates funds for state agencies and the counties for ice treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, education, environmental damage assessments, and program monitoring initiatives. |
HLT, JUD, FIN |
SB 1816 SD2, HD1 (HSCR1268) |
RELATING TO STUDENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSESSMENT REFERRALS. Clarifies requirements for student drug abuse assessment referrals. Establishes task force to study process by which students are referred for substance abuse assessment and treatment. Makes appropriation to the department of health for student substance abuse testing. |
JUD, FIN |
SB 1620 SD2, HD2 (HSCR1222) |
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS. Appropriates from the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund unspecified amounts for various health and human services. |
HLT/HUS, LAB, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 45 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.
________________________________________ Rep. Dwight Takamine Chair |