HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla, Chair

Rep. James Kunane Tokioka, Vice Chair

Rep. Della Au Belatti	Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro
Rep. Joe Bertram, III	Rep. K. Mark Takai
Rep. Josh Green, M.D.	Rep. Karen Leinani Awana
Rep. John Mizuno	Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D.
Rep. Karl Rhoads

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Wednesday, January 31, 2007
TIME:	8:35 AM
PLACE:	Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 540	MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A GLOBAL YOUTH CENTER IN HAWAII . Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish a Global Youth Center in Hawaii.	INT, HED, FIN
HB 1025	MAKING A GRANT-IN-AID TO THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUB TO CONSTRUCT A CAMP FACILITY FOR YOUTH ON OAHU. Provide a grant-in-aid the Hawaii Lions Club to construct a youth camp on Oahu.	INT, FIN
HB 1117	RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Requires ERS to divest itself of investments in companies that provide significant support for genocide in Sudan; allows reinvestment; provides exemptions; requires reporting; authorizes enforcement by AG; sunsets when the Darfur genocide ends or divestment interferes with U.S. foreign policy.	INT, LAB, FIN

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

Persons wishing to testify are requested to submit 28 copies of their testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing to:  (1) the International Affairs Committee's vice chair in room 322, 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 number of copies that is needed for submittal.  For further information, please call the International Affairs Committee clerk at 586‑6550. 

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.

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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla

Chair