THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Senator David Y. Ige, Chair

Senator Donna Kim, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair

Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND AGRICULTURE

Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair

Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Thursday, March 17, 2005
TIME:	2:45 p.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

EDM/WLA/IGA:
HB 759 HD 1 HSCR 940	RELATING TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. Requires a county planning department or petitioner to notify the authorities of a military installation of a proposed zoning change or district boundary amendment. Requires a county or the LUC to request from the commanding officer of the military installation written comments and supporting facts relating to the use of the land being considered for a zoning change or district boundary amendment. Requires a county land use decision-making authority or the LUC to review and consider the impact of a proposed zoning change or district boundary amendment on a military installation and the rest of the community. (HB759 HD1)	EDM/WLA/IGA, WAM
IGA:
HB 429 HD1 HSCR 757	MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR EXPENSES OF THE 2005 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION IN HONOLULU. Appropriates funds for the expenses of hosting the 2005 National Association of Counties Annual Conference and Exposition at the Hawaii convention center. (HB429 HD1)	IGA, WAM
HB 487 HD1 HSCR 765	RELATING TO TAXATION. Allows the counties to access State tax information. (HB487 HD1)	IGA, WAM
HB 551 HD 1 HSCR 768	RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS. Clarifies that two members of a board, but less than the number of members which would constitute a quorum, may discuss official board business outside of a meeting, limited only by the requirement that no commitment to vote is made or sought. Also allows two or more members of a board, but less than the number of members which would constitute a quorum, to discuss matters relating to official board business at meetings of another board or at public hearings of the Legislature. (HB551 HD1)	IGA, JHW
HB 864 HSCR 715	RELATING TO COUNTIES. Extends the several counties' authority to regulate billboards and other outdoor advertising devices to include the airspace or waters beyond the boundaries of a county that are visible from any public place within the county.	IGA, JHW

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 215, 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 586-6751.

________________________________________ Senator Norman Sakamoto Chair		________________________________________ Senator David Y. Ige Chair
		________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair