THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Chair |
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Senator J. Kalani English, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TAXATION |
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Senator Carol Fukunaga, Chair |
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Senator Will Espero, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING |
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Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair |
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Senator David Y. Ige, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON WATER AND LAND |
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Senator Clayton Hee, Chair |
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Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, March 13, 2008 |
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TIME: |
2:45 P.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 224 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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EDT/AHW |
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RELATING TO ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATA. Establishes an archaeological data survey as an online database program of the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Authorizes the Museum, in consultation with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and State Historic Preservation Division to withhold information from the database if a disclosure may pose a threat to a site or artifact. (HB2955 HD1)
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EDT/AHW, WAM |
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AHW/CPH |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WATER SECURITY. Allows the negotiation of agreements for the production of emergency power for agricultural water systems following a disaster declared by the Governor. (HB2965 HD2)
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AHW/CPH, WAM |
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AHW/WTL |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Enables the agribusiness development corporation to contract with banks to provide lease management services. Allows corporation to lease agricultural lands for up to 55 years. Authorizes the corporation to purchase agricultural lands owned by the Galbraith Estate. Makes an appropriation to acquire Galbraith Estate Lands. (HB2292 HD1)
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AHW/WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Authorizes issuance of revenue bonds to purchase land in central Oahu from the Galbraith Estate; appropriates funds to purchase the lands; enables the Agribusiness Development Corporation to contract with lending institutions to provide lease management services. (HB2293 HD1)
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AHW/WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS. Provides incentives and protections to establish and sustain viable agricultural operations on important agricultural lands. (HB2357 HD1) |
AHW/WTL, EDT/WAM |
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RELATING TO LAND USE. Requires any reclassification of land contiguous to the agricultural district to the urban or rural district to contain a condition prohibiting nonagricultural development within an unspecified distance from the property line bordering any agricultural parcel used for farming operations. (HB2450 HD1)
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AHW/WTL, JDL |
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RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES. Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the planning and design of reservoirs in Upcountry Maui to serve both agricultural and residential water needs. Clarifies the availability of state funds on a matching basis with federal and county funds. (HB2737 HD1)
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AHW/WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO WATER RATES. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish preferential potable water rates for agricultural activities in a public utility's service area. Requires public utilities, upon application and proof of qualification, to provide preferential rates for potable water used only for agricultural activities. (HB2810 HD1)
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AHW/WTL, CPH |
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AHW ONLY |
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RELATING TO ANIMAL QUARANTINE FACILITIES. Specifies that animal quarantine property or facilities that are leased or rented shall be leased or rented at a minimum of fifty per cent of fair market value. Restricts the use of these facilities for animal welfare and agricultural purposes only. (HB3120 HD2)
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AHW, WAM |
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: 1 copy of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 218, 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 and the date and time of the hearing.
· By Email: Testimony may be emailed if less than 5 pages in length, to testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov. Please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted and the date and time of the hearing. 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 or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Please note: Documents made available through the Testimony hyperlink(s) above may not be posted until the start of the hearing.
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 587-7215.
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________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Jill Tokuda Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Clayton Hee Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Carol Fukunaga Chair |