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 |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Monday, March 31, 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
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO KEEP THE PRO BOWL IN HONOLULU.
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SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF APRIL 6TH OF EVERY YEAR AS TARTAN DAY IN HAWAII.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE INTERFAITH STEERING COMMITTEE.
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STRONGLY URGING ENTITIES IN THE CRUISE INDUSTRY THAT OPERATE CRUISES VISITING THE STATE TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN GOOD FAITH WITH THE ONGOING STUDY ENTITLED THE HAWAII CRUISE INDUSTRY STUDY, INTENDED TO ASSESS THE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF THE CRUISE INDUSTRY ON EACH ISLAND AND THE STATE UNTIL THE YEAR 2018.
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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 325 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 586-6150or 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.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" Web site at www.capitoltv.org OR call 550-8074.
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________________________________________ Rep. Ryan Yamane Chair
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