HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES |
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Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho, Chair |
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Rep. Brian Schatz, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D. |
Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Tommy Waters |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Colleen Rose Meyer |
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Rep. Bev Harbin |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
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Rep. Hermina M. Morita, Chair |
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Rep. Cindy Evans, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D. |
Rep. Brian Schatz |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Tommy Waters |
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Rep. Bev Harbin |
Rep. Kymberly Pine |
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Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, February 6, 2006 |
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TIME: |
9:45 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 423 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HB 3046 |
RELATING TO BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY. Creates temporary commission on biological diversity to assist in creating a regulatory framework to implement policies and make relevant recommendations to the legislature regarding access to genetic resources and biological diversity in Hawaii. Report to legislature. Appropriations. Repealed 6/30/2008. |
WLO, EDB/AGR, FIN |
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HB 2573 |
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. Appropriates moneys to conduct a pilot project for the Kaiaka Bay, Oahu watershed and action plan. |
WLO, HED, FIN |
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HB 2856 |
RELATING TO LICENSING FOR CONSULTANTS. Requires the Office of the Auditor to perform a study to determine whether archaeological and cultural consultants should be licensed. |
WLO, CPC, FIN |
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HB 3020 |
RELATING TO HARBORS. Requires vessels over two tons in weight or 40 feet in length to obtain maritime insurance prior to being allowed to moor at state small boat harbors. |
WLO, CPC, FIN |
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HB 2926 |
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS. Adds an additional requirement for obtaining a permit or permit renewal that owners provide a vessel inspection report that is no more than two years old. Require a state-approved inspector to complete the vessel inspection report. |
WLO, FIN |
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HB 2927 |
RELATING TO HARBORS. Authorizes the DLNR to increase issuance of commercial permits in state boating facilities and to limit issuance of commercial permits in small boat harbors if permits create a negative impact on public health or the environment. |
WLO, FIN |
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HB 2671 |
RELATING TO OCEAN VESSELS. Requires DLNR to remove vessels in distress from state waters within twenty-four hours of obtaining the owner's written authorization. |
WLO, FIN |
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HB 2906 |
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS. Requires preparation of an environmental assessment for land use designation, community plan amendment, or change in zoning for real estate development on lands with slope of 20% or more. |
WLO/EEP, FIN |
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HB 2133 |
DECISION-MAKING ONLY for HB2133 & HB2138 previously heard on Jan. 30, 2006. NO TESTIMONIES WILL BE TAKEN. RELATING TO THE NATURAL AREA RESERVE SYSTEM. Prohibits public vehicular access in Kaena Point natural area reserve. |
WLO, JUD |
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HB 2138 |
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT. Expressly prohibits artificial lighting in all areas of the shoreline, including single-family districts and structures. |
WLO, JUD |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 45 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE WLO 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 WLO COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6308.
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________________________________________ Rep. Hermina Morita Chair |
________________________________________ Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho Chair |