THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HOUSING |
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Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair |
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Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Saturday, February 2, 2008 |
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TIME: |
1:15 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS. Reduces the period over which state low-income housing tax credits are taken from 10 years to 5 years.
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HSP, EDT, WAM |
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RELATING TO LIFELONG LEARNING ACCOUNTS. Establishes a Lifelong Learning Accounts program and tax credit in the department of labor and industrial relations to support upgraded training for the incumbent workforce, and encourages participation by employers and employees through tax credit incentives.
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HSP, EDT, WAM |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Provides an additional exemption for those with a dependent aged 18 and under with adjusted gross incomes of $200,000 or less. Modifies and increases the child and dependent care credit.
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HSP, EDT, WAM |
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RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDIT. Provides a refundable income tax credit for up to 50% of costs incurred in retrofitting a primary residence for purposes of accommodating aging and disability access.
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HSP, EDT, WAM |
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RELATING TO DRUG TESTING. Requires recipients of Med-Quest benefits to submit to random drug testing.
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HSP, JDL, WAM |
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RELATING TO DRUG TESTING. Requires recipients of general assistance, food stamps, and temporary assistance to submit to random drug testing.
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HSP, JDL, 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 226, 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 586-6718.
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________________________________________ Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland Chair |
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