HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON FINANCE |
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Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro, Chair |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. John Mizuno |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Bob Nakasone |
Rep. Karen Leinani Awana |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Karl Rhoads |
Rep. Colleen Rose Meyer |
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Rep. Pono Chong |
Rep. Joey Manahan |
Rep. Roland D. Sagum, III |
Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D. |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
TUESDAY, February 27, 2007 |
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TIME: |
1:45 P.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A # 4
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HB 1580 HD1 (HSCR543) |
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS. Establishes a task force on Hawaiian homestead community self-governance to begin the process of delegating authority for the administration of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, to Hawaiian homestead community self-governance organizations.
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WLH, FIN |
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HB 1353 HD1 (HSCR542) |
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED. Authorizes the transfer of moneys from the Hawaiian home receipts fund to the native Hawaiian rehabilitation fund.
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WLH, FIN |
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HB 1201 HD1 (HSCR541) |
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS. Allows the office of Hawaiian affairs' board of trustees to determine how beneficiaries in every county may participate in the preparation of each biennial and supplemental office of Hawaiian affairs budget.
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WLH, FIN |
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HB 245 HD1 (HSCR540) |
RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF A HAWAII ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY. Establishes and designates the Hawaii archeological survey as a program of the Hawaii museum of natural and cultural history. Creates an exception to disclosure for sensitive information that may frustrate the purpose of protecting the archeological sites and artifacts.
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WLH, FIN |
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HB 1948 HD1 (HSCR737) |
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS. Establishes Aha Moku Commission to assist in the formation regional Aha Moku Councils which shall serve in an advisory capacity on all matters regarding the management of the state's natural resources. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to seek advisory assistance from the Aha Moku Councils in developing a comprehensive set of best practices for natural resource management.
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WLH, FIN |
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HB 1231 HD1 (HSCR196) |
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES. Provides for the authorization and payment of claims against the State for refunds of taxes, for judgments and settlements, and for other miscellaneous payments.
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JUD, FIN |
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HB 1239 HD1 (HSCR289) |
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. Provides the AG with 33% of the proceeds or settlement from a false claim prosecution where the AG initiates or assumes control of the action.
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JUD, FIN |
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HB 1211 HD1 (HSCR308) |
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT. Increases fees for court-appointed counsel and guardians ad litem in family court cases.
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JUD, FIN |
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HB 379 HD1 (HSCR153) |
RELATING TO WITNESSES. Increases witness fees, mileage fees, and per diem payments for witnesses for criminal cases.
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JUD, FIN |
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HB 600 HD1 (HSCR194) |
RELATING TO COURT INTERPRETERS. Requires the judiciary to certify court interpreters and to appoint and use certified court interpreters in legal proceedings.
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JUD, FIN |
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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 COMMITTEE CHAIR IN ROOM 306, 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 COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586‑6200.
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.
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________________________________________ Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro Chair |