HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Rep. Heléne H. Hale, Chair

Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla, Vice Chair

Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki	Rep. Alex M. Sonson
Rep. Josh Green, M.D.	Rep. Cynthia Thielen

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Friday, February 11, 2005
TIME:	8:30 AM
PLACE:	Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 791 HD1	RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL MARITIME JURISDICTION Clarifies that, under the marine life conservation program, state marine waters shall extend from the upper reaches of the wash of the waves on shore seaward for three nautical miles, which constitutes the State's police power and management authority.	INT, JUD
HB 793 HD1	RELATING TO SISTER-STATE AGREEMENTS Establishes a process for the initiation, management and dissolution of sister-state relationships; provides guidelines for sister-state agreements. (HB793 HD1)	INT, JUD, FIN
HB 1719	RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR PROGRAM Appropriates funds to establish an international business and technology incubator program in Hawaii.	INT, FIN
HB 1784	RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Establishes the Office of International Affairs to coordinate and promote peace through improved economic, social, and scientific relations with other countries.	INT, FIN

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 20 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE 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 COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6530.

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. Heléne H. Hale Chair