HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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COMMITTEE ON TOURISM & CULTURE |
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Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Chair |
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Rep. Joey Manahan, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D. |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS CONCERNS |
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Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Chair |
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Rep. Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D. |
Rep. Joey Manahan |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 17, 2008 |
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9:30 a.m. |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
TAC Agenda
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HAWAII CAPITAL CULTURAL DISTRICT. Establishes the Hawai‘i capital cultural district task force to review the current operations of the Hawaii state art museum and its long range plans for operations and growth, with respect to the museum's location in the No. 1 Capitol District Building located in the Hawai‘i capital cultural district; appropriates funds to the SFCA for the work of the task force; requires a report to the 2009 legislature; sunsets the task force June 30, 2009. (SD1)
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TAC, FIN |
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RELATING TO LAND ACQUISITION. Directs the governor, or the governor's designee, to acquire lands owned by Kuilima Resort Company, Oaktree Capital, LLC, and their successors in interest, commonly known as Turtle Bay Hotel and Resort located in Kahuku, Oahu. (SB2423 HD1)
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WLH, TAC, FIN |
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TAC/EDB Agenda |
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RELATING TO THE RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE SURCHARGE TAX. Extends the $1 per day surcharge on rental motor vehicles beyond September 1, 2008, and deposits the money into the State Highway Fund. (SB2501 HD1)
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TRN, TAC/EDB, FIN |
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RELATING TO CREATIVE MEDIA. Establishes the system‑wide, statewide academy for creative media program in statute under the University of Hawaii. Amends Act 11, special session 2007, to refocus the purpose section, delete all references to a lease agreement with PBS Hawaii, and provide that funds shall be expended to expand the programs and facilities of the academy for creative media program at a system‑wide, statewide level directed to the west Oahu‑Kapolei region. (SB3168 SD2)
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EDB/TAC, HED, FIN
(pending re-referral) |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing with a transmittal cover indicating:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee the comments are directed to;
· The date and time of the hearing;
· Measure number; and
· The number of copies the Committee is requesting.
While every effort will be made to copy, organize, and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed to the incorrect office, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 5 copies (including an original) to Room 421 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6011 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands); or
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to TACtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov
Testimony submitted will be placed on the Legislative Web site after the hearing adjourns. This public posting of testimony on the Web site should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6150 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
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________________________________________ Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Ryan I. Yamane Chair |