THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AGRICULTURE, AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair |
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Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 |
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TIME: |
9:00 am |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 414 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SCR 176 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S OPERATION OF THE MOLOKAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
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WAH, WAM |
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SCR 206 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO DEVELOP A TARO SECURITY AND PURITY RESEARCH PROGRAM.
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WAH |
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SCR 192/SR 122 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO EFFECTIVELY PROTECT THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY IN HAWAII.
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WAH |
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SCR 102/SR 62 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO STUDY LABELING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE USE OF HAWAII-GROWN COFFEE NAMES.
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WAH |
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SCR 103/SR 63 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COFFEE GROWN IN HAWAII.
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WAH |
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SCR 3 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VAPOR HEAT TREATMENT FOR NEUTRALIZING FRUIT FLIES ON FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR INTERSTATE RETAIL DISTRIBUTION.
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WAH |
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SCR 24 |
AUTHORIZING THE GRANT OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF SUBMERGED LANDS AT LAHAINA, MAUI, FOR DIVE SITE FOR COMMERCIAL SUBMARINE TOURS.
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WAH, WAM |
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SCR 25 |
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE SURFACE EASEMENT AT KAHALUU, NORTH KONA, HAWAII.
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WAH, WAM |
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SCR 152/SR 105 |
ENCOURAGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS AND THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH TO NEGOTIATE A SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE INCOME AND PROCEEDS FROM THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST.
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WAH, WAM |
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit testimony in one of the following ways at least 24 hours prior to the hearing:
· In person: 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 407, State Capitol.
· By fax: Testimony may 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 which committee the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the number of copies needed for submittal.
· By Email: Testimony may be emailed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Legislature's Public Access Room at testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov. Please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the number of copies needed for submittal. In addition, please provide the testifier's name and mailing address in the email. Email sent to individual offices or any other Senate office will not be accepted.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), 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.
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________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair |
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