THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
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COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS |
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Senator Brian T. Taniguchi, Chair |
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Senator Shan S. Tsutsui, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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DATE: |
Thursday, April 6, 2006 |
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TIME: |
10:00 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 211 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HB 1889 HD1, SD1 (SSCR3027) |
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. Establishes the Heléne Hale Office of International Affairs to coordinate and promote peace through improved economic, social, cultural, and scientific relations with other countries. (SD1)
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EIA, WAM |
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HB 3217 HD1 (SSCR3067) |
RELATING TO KUPUNA RECOGNITION DAY. Establishes Kupuna Recognition Day; appropriates funds. (HB3217 HD1) |
HMS, WAM |
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HB 1033 HD1, SD1 (SSCR1225) |
RELATING TO INCOME TAX. Establishes an income tax credit for farmers who are forced to purchase water at higher rates from county water boards rather than at lower state irrigation system rates. Establishes the amount of the credit as the difference in the cost of water at the rates charged by the county board of water supply and the state irrigation system. Defines "farmer" as one who derives at least 50% of gross income from farming. (SD1) |
WLA/IGA, WAM |
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HB 3118 HD1 (SSCR3130) |
RELATING TO CORPORATIONS. Authorizes the incorporation of companies under the proposed Responsible Business Corporation Act for corporations that consider the public's interest in doing business. (HB3118 HD1) |
CPH, WAM |
ONLY WRITTEN COMMENTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED,
NO ORAL TESTIMONY WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Persons wishing to submit written comments should submit 35 copies of their comments to the committee clerk, Room 210, State Capitol during regular business hours, or outside the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Office, Room 015, State Capitol for all other times, 24 hours prior to the hearing. Comments 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 that the comments are to be submitted for this particular decision making 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6800.
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________________________________________ Senator Brian T. Taniguchi Chair |