HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
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COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS |
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Rep. Helène H. Hale, Chair |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki |
Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D. |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS CONCERNS |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Chair |
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Rep. Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr. |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
April 1,2005 |
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TIME: |
9:10 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HCR 151 and HR 113 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING IN HAWAII A CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF GLOBAL HEALTH, WELFARE, EDUCATION, AND PEACE BY AND FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. |
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HCR 162 and HR 121 |
REQUESTING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT THE EASING OF RESTRICTIONS ON HUMANITARIAN VISAS. |
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HCR 196 and HR 148 |
URGING THE ADOPTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS' CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD. |
INT, JUD |
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HCR 217 and HR 163 |
SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HAWAII GLOBAL YOUTH CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S EAST-WEST CENTER. |
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HCR 205 and HR 153 |
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REFRAIN FROM ENTERING INTO THE FREE TRADE AREA OF THE AMERICAS AND URGING THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO CONDUCT INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS IN A MANNER THAT WILL PRESERVE THE STATES' RESPONSIBILITY TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN REGULATORY STRUCTURES, AVOID LITIGATION IN WORLD COURTS, AND ENHANCE DISCLOSURE AND DISCUSSION WITH THE PUBLIC AND CONSULTATION WITH THE STATES. |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 35 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE INT COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 303, 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 INT COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6253.
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.
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________________________________________ Rep. Robert N. Herkes Chair |
________________________________________ Rep. Heléne H. Hale Chair |
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