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 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: |
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 |
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TIME: |
2:45 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 224 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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AHW/WTL |
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RELATING TO THE MOLOKA‘I IRRIGATION SYSTEM. Makes an appropriation to the department of agriculture to purchase equipment to maintain the Moloka‘i irrigation system.
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AHW/WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO WATER SYSTEMS. Establishes an irrigation system special account in the irrigation system revolving fund for each separate irrigation and water utilization system.
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AHW/WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO LAND USE. Protects and promotes the proper use of Hawaii's best agricultural lands by requiring conditions of approval for subdivisions of agricultural land into smaller lots and farm dwellings, thereby ensuring meaningful agricultural use.
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AHW/WTL, IGM |
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WTL/AHW |
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RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES. Establishes the Hawaii aquatic stewardship Act; establishes a scientific advisory group and a native Hawaiian advisory group.
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WTL/AHW, WAM |
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RELATING TO WATER. Establishes a special fund for a water system on public lands that are used for domestic and agricultural uses.
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WTL/AHW, WAM |
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RELATING TO WATER. Includes water and irrigation systems as a use for the special land and development fund.
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WTL/AHW, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE NI‘IHAU ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION. Establishes the Ni‘ihau Island Reserve Commission to protect and preserve the island of Ni‘ihau, its historic sites, resources, and culture.
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WTL/AHW, WAM |
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AHW ONLY |
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RELATING TO THE MOLOKAI WATER IRRIGATION SYSTEM. Creates the Molokai irrigation system water users board. Repeals Molokai irrigation system water users advisory board.
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AHW, WAM |
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RELATING TO HONEY. Recognizes honey as an agricultural commodity.
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AHW, CPH |
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RELATING TO HONEY. Requires grocers to list the country of origin of all honey sold. Establishes penalties.
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AHW, CPH |
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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: 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 the Legislature's Public Access Room at 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 Clayton Hee Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Jill Tokuda Chair |