HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE |
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Rep. Clift Tsuji, Chair |
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Rep. Tom Brower, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D. |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Joey Manahan |
Rep. Colleen Rose Meyer |
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COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS CONCERNS |
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Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Chair |
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Rep. Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D. |
Rep. Joey Manahan |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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COMMITTEE ON TOURISM & CULTURE |
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Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Chair |
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Rep. Joey Manahan, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D. |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 |
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TIME: |
9:00 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HB 900 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates funds to finance the development of a long-range plan for a food innovation and security center.
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AGR, HED, FIN |
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HB 1615 |
RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY. Appropriates funds to conduct a feasibility and cost study to determine the statutory and rule changes, staffing requirements, laboratory support requirements, research requirements, and training and technical assistance needs to develop a shellfish aquaculture industry in Hawaii.
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AGR, HED, FIN |
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HB 1735 |
ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO COMMEMORATE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF HAWAII'S RANCHING COMMUNITY. Establishes the Waiomina centennial commission to commemorate the contributions of Hawaii's ranching community. Appropriates funds.
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TAC/AGR, FIN |
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HB 80 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates $200,000 to plan a terminal market pilot program on the Big Island; appropriates $50,000 for the Department of Agriculture (DOA) to hire a consultant to assist in planning terminal markets; authorizes $3,000,000 in general obligation bonds to finance construction and equipment for a terminal market and vacuum cooling plant on the island of Hawaii; requires the consultant to work with DOA to form a Committee relating to terminal markets.
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AGR/EDB, FIN |
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HB 901 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TAXATION. Establishes the agricultural business investment tax credit.
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AGR/EDB, FIN |
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HB 902 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TAX CREDITS. Establishes the Important Agricultural Land Agricultural Business Tax Credit.
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AGR/EDB, FIN |
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HB 1662 |
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS. Establishes linked investments to provide loan funds for agriculture. Authorizes the State to invest in linked investments.
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AGR/EDB, FIN |
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HB 396 |
RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE. Amends the procurement code to establish a preference for the purchase of agricultural products raised or grown in Hawaii.
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AGR/EDB, FIN |
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HB 1923 |
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES. Provides that qualifying agricultural businesses shall remain eligible for tax incentives under the EZ program in the event of force majeure. Allows agricultural businesses to meet gross revenue requirements if they are unable to meet the full-time employment requirements of the EZ program.
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EDB/AGR, FIN |
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THIS MEASURE IS FOR DECISION MAKING ONLY No testimony will be taken. |
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HB 692 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Short form bill relating to agriculture.
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AGR |
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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 AGR COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 310, 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 WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE AGR COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586‑6366.
IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE. PROMPT REQUESTS SUBMITTED HELP TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AND APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATIONS.
SELECTED HEARINGS ARE BROADCAST LIVE. CHECK THE CURRENT LEGISLATIVE BROADCAST SCHEDULE ON THE "CAPITOL TV" WEB SITE AT WWW.CAPITOLTV.ORG OR CALL 550-8074 FOR A LISTING.
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________________________________________ Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Clift Tsuji Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Ryan I. Yamane Chair |