THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND AGRICULTURE |
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Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair |
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Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION |
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Senator Clayton Hee, Chair |
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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS |
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Senator David Y. Ige, Chair |
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Senator Donna Mercado Kim, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS |
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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair |
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Senator Will Espero, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 8, 2006 |
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TIME: |
2:45 P.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 212 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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WLA only |
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SB 2006 |
PROHIBITING SALES OF OPIHI. Prohibits the selling of opihi. |
WLA, JHW |
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SB 2737 |
RELATING TO MARINE INVERTEBRATES. Prohibits the commercial taking or sale of female ula (spiny lobster), Kona crab, and Samoan crab. |
WLA |
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WLA/HRE |
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SB 2216 |
RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA SUMMIT. Requires the department of land and natural resources to lease the Mauna Kea summit lands at a reasonable rate that reflects the cultural value of the site; requires the University of Hawaii to rent or lease the Mauna Kea Observatory facilities a reasonable rate that reflects the scientific value of the site. |
WLA/HRE, WAM |
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SB 2476 |
RELATING TO LANDS CONTROLLED BY THE STATE. Requires the agricultural development corporation, Hawaii community development authority, and the University of Hawaii to obtain legislative approval prior to permanently disposing of state lands under their respective jurisdictions. |
WLA/HRE, WAM |
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WLA only |
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SB 3142 |
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. Requires prior legislative approval prior to any sale, long-term lease, or transfer to another department of the State, county, or other political subdivision of the State, any State public lands. Also requires legislative approval for MOUs or MOAs involving transfers of public land. |
WLA, JHW |
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SB 2059 |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Appropriates funds out of the Hawaii community development revolving fund to reimburse Alexander and Baldwin Properties, Incorporated, for reasonable costs incurred up to September 14, 2005, in developing its proposal for the Kakaako makai development project. |
WLA, WAM |
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SB 2090 |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Establishes legislative oversight, review, and approval of the Hawaii community development authority's master planning functions and development of community development districts prior to the expenditure of public funds on development district infrastructure. Requires the authority to post public notice of its proceedings and its meeting minutes on the authority's website. |
WLA, WAM |
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SB 2487 |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Adds 2 more members to the governing body of the Hawaii community development authority. Requires the governor to appoint 2 nominees, 1 from a list of nominees provided by the senate president, and 1 from a list of nominees provided by the speaker of the house of representatives. |
WLA, TGO |
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WLA/IGA |
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SB 2550 |
RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Establishes the Kakaako central small business district. Requires the Hawaii community development authority to solicit input from the Kakaako central small business district community when adopting or amending a master plan for the area. Places a moratorium on infrastructure and street improvements in the Kakaako central small business district until 12/31/06. |
WLA/IGA, WAM |
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SB 2739 |
RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Abolishes the Hawaii community development authority and returns jurisdiction over lands under the authority's control to the city and county of Honolulu. |
WLA/IGA, WAM |
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WLA only |
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SB 3138 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE 2050 SUSTAINABILITY PLAN. Makes an appropriation for the auditor to prepare the 2050 sustainability plan. |
WLA, WAM |
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WLA/TGO |
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SB 2493 |
RELATING TO STATE PLANNING. Extends the deadline for the auditor to submit the Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Plan for an additional year and extends the authority of the Hawaii 2050 task force to 6/30/08. |
WLA/TGO, WAM |
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SB 3098 |
RELATING TO HARBORS. Removes Honolulu harbor piers 1 and 2 from Kakaako community development district and grants jurisdiction and administrative authority over piers 1 and 2 to department of transportation. |
WLA/TGO, WAM |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 35 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 586-6760
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________________________________________ Senator Clayton Hee Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Lorraine R. Inouye Chair |
________________________________________ Senator David Y. Ige Chair |