THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND AGRICULTURE

Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair

Senator Gary Hooser, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Wednesday, February 9, 2005
TIME:	2:45 P.M.
PLACE:	Conference Room 212 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 1592	RELATING TO STATE PLANNING. Creates a task force to review the Hawaii state plan and make recommendations for a sustainability plan to the year 2050. Requires the legislative auditor to create the sustainability plan. Directs the office of planning to assist the auditor to review the sustainability plan.	WLA, WAM
SB 1877	RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF PLANNING. Clarifies that DBEDT has sole responsibility over land use and state planning functions and that the office of planning shall report to DBEDT and no other executive department. Requires that appointment of director of planning be with advice and consent of the Senate.	WLA, WAM

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 213, 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 586-6729

		________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair