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 |
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, April 10, 2008 |
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TIME: |
10:00 AM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
HCR 320/ HR 264 has been deleted from the agenda
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SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE ALL BELIEVERS NETWORK TO ESTABLISH THE STATEWIDE INTERFAITH STEERING COMMITTEE TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF ORGANIZING A MAJOR INTERNATIONAL INTERFAITH CONFERENCE IN HAWAII TO TAKE PLACE BY 2011.
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TAC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM AND THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO INCREASE VISITORS FROM TAIWAN, AND REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO EXPAND THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM TO INCLUDE TAIWAN.
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REQUESTING THE MAYOR, THE CITY COUNCIL, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A FAIR AND BALANCED PERMITTING PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT WOMEN SURFERS AND BODYBOARDERS ARE TREATED EQUITABLY IN THEIR APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO CONDUCT SHORE WATER EVENTS THAT INCLUDE SURFING AND BODYBOARDING CONTESTS FOR WOMEN ON OAHU.
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND THE ISLANDS OF POLYNESIA.
Proposed HD 2: REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND THE ISLANDS OF POLYNESIA
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INT, TAC |
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Copies of the proposed HD 2 are available in room 421 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov.
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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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TAC |
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 586-586-6010 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. Ryan I. Yamane Chair |
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