HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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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. Karen Leinani Awana |
Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Bob Nakasone |
Rep. Kymberly Marcos Pine |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu |
Rep. Karl Rhoads |
Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D. |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Roland D. Sagum, III |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Joey Manahan |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. John Mizuno |
Rep. Colleen Rose Meyer |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 28, 2008 |
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TIME: |
4:15 P.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A # 2
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RELATING TO MACADAMIA NUTS. Establishes a macadamia nut commission to collect a mandatory assessment on macadamia nut processors and producers to achieve certain objectives for the macadamia nut industry in Hawaii. Appropriation.
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AGR/CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL SELECTION COMMISSION. Amends certain statutory provisions to facilitate the judicial selection commission's independent status. Appropriates funds.
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JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO HIGH TECHNOLOGY. Creates a high technology park on the island of Oahu.
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EDB, FIN |
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RELATING TO AQUACULTURE. Appropriates funds to develop the concept of, and conduct a feasibility study, including estimated costs, for, the establishment of a primary quarantine and laboratory facility for aquatic species used in the Hawaii aquaculture industry.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ISLAND OF NI‘IHAU Establishes the waters surrounding the island of Niihau as a marine life conservation district.
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WLH, FIN |
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RELATING TO FEDERAL FISHERIES REGULATIONS. Clarify that the Department of Land and Natural Resources may adopt, amend, or repeal administrative rules to be consistent with federal fishery regulations to improve management and enforcement in a state and federal marine water fishery that has been determined to be in decline.
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JUD, FIN |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR ASSET BUILDING. Establishes three-year pilot project within the Department of Human Services to conduct and expand asset building classes statewide to serve individuals with disabilities and the parents of children with a disability.
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HSH, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ORGAN DONOR REGISTRY. Establishes a statewide organ donor registry.
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HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. Creates a home and community based services care home and long-term care home facility repair and renovation loan guarantee office to administer a program to guarantee loans to owners of homes or facilities to be repaired or renovated. Appropriates funds.
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HSH/HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII UNITED OKINAWA ASSOCIATION. Amends an appropriation for fiscal year 2006‑2007 to the Hawaii United Okinawa Association.
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TAC, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Extends from 90 days to two years of a unilateral special education placement, the time allowed for parents or guardians or the Department of Education to request an impartial hearing regarding reimbursement for the costs of a child's placement. Requires that the rules include provisions for the reimbursement of expert witness and other relevant fees and expenses associated with a hearing.
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EDN, JUD, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING ONLY ON THE FOLLOWING BILLS PREVIOUSLY HEARD
The following measure(s) were previously heard on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, Agenda # 4.
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RELATING TO LIGHTING. Phases-out and bans the use of certain lighting products with lead and high mercury content; establishes a statewide lighting efficiency standard for general purpose lights; directs the department of health to develop a statewide recycling program for recycling all fluorescent lamps.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO ELECTRONIC DEVICE RECYCLING. Establishes a state program for collection, recycling, enforcement, and monitoring of covered electronic devices; establishes program funding through the electronic device recycling fund.
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EEP, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The date and agenda no. of the hearing;
· Measure number;
· If you will be testifying in person or submitting written testimony only;
· The Committee the comments are directed to; and
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________________________________________ Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro Chair |