THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND AGRICULTURE

Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair

Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Wednesday, February 22, 2006
TIME:	2:45 P.M.
PLACE:	Conference Room 212 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 2491	RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WATER. Preserves water for agricultural use on lands classified by the Land Study Bureau as class A or B or on lands dedicated to agricultural use.	WLA
SB 2475	RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT. Amends the definition of shoreline.	WLA
SB 2501	RELATING TO FISHING. Establishes a community based subsistence fishing area in the state marine waters adjacent to the ahupuaa of Haena, Kauai; restricts certain uses and activities in the fishing area; requires DLNR to consult with the inhabitants of the ahupuaa of Haena on rules for the fishing area.	WLA
SB 2635	RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS. Clarifies that obstructions to the sea or to or along the shoreline or inland public recreational areas or government roads are prohibited. Clarifies that inland public recreational areas include public trails.	WLA

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 20 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 wish to e-mail testimony, please direct your testimony to testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov .

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

		________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair