HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES |
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Rep. Ezra Kanoho, Chair |
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Rep. Brian Schatz, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D. |
Rep. Tommy Waters |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Colleen Rose Meyer |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 14, 2005 |
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TIME: |
8:45 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 819 SD1 (SSCR884) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HISTORIC PRESERVATION SPECIAL FUND. Clarifies that civil, criminal, and administrative penalties, fines, and other charges collected shall be deposited in the Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund. Allows Special Fund moneys, subject to legislative authorization, to be used to pay for staff positions and administrative and operational costs. (SD1) |
WLO, JUD, FIN |
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SB 951 SD2 (SSCR750) |
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION. Provides penalties for the intentional setting of fires within forest reserves, public hunting areas, wildlife and plant sanctuaries, and natural area reserves. (SD2) |
WLO, JUD |
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SB 1451 SD2 (SSCR922) |
RELATING TO IMPROVING WATER QUALITY. Appropriates funds to develop and demonstrate comprehensive watershed management measures to improve water quality of Lake Wilson and reduce contaminated sediments in statewide waterways. (SD2) |
WLO, HED, FIN |
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SB 1457 SD1 (SSCR888) |
RELATING TO NORTH KOHALA. Preserves a cluster of historical sites in North Kohala on the island of Hawaii by requiring the department of land and natural resources to renew its efforts to acquire by exchange the land adjacent to the Kohala Historical Sites State Monument. (SD1) |
WLO, FIN |
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SB 1461 SD2 (SSCR923) |
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. Appropriates moneys to conduct a pilot project for the Kaiaka Bay, Oahu watershed and action plan. (SD2) |
WLO, HED, FIN |
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SB 1473 SD1 (SSCR715) |
RELATING TO WAIMANO RIDGE. Requires at least ninety day notification to the community associations and community boards surrounding the Waimano ridge area of Oahu and the legislature prior to any new or expended use or contemplated additional development of existing leased lands or facilities on state-owned land in the Waimano ridge area of Oahu. (SD1) |
WLO, FIN |
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SB 1474 SD1 (SSCR924) |
RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA SCIENCE RESERVE AUTHORITY. Directs the auditor to conduct studies: (1) evaluating whether the existing approval and decision-making procedures for the Mauna Kea science reserve adequately address the concerns of the public; and (2) to determine the feasibility and necessity of the creation of a Mauna Kea science reserve authority. (SD1) |
WLO, HED, FIN |
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SB 1586 (SSCR622) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COUNTY BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY. Amends the number of members on the board of water supply and the method of appointment. Allows the vice-chairperson to execute contracts, documents of transfer, and vouchers for money disbursements. Allows the board to acquire property in its name. |
WLO, JUD, FIN |
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 COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 425, 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 586-6308.
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________________________________________ Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho Chair |