THE SENATE
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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair |
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Senator Shan S. Tsutsui, Vice Chair |
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DATE: |
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10:30 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 211 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):
(Deferred from Monday, February 25, 2008)
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RELATING TO FISHING. Provides that the department of land and natural resources is to establish a network of fish replenishment areas on Maui and Oahu with the option of establishing them on additional islands as warranted in the future. (SD1)
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WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY. Establishes sustainable communities in Hawaii with the combined effort of state departments and agencies. (SD1)
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CPH, WAM |
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RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF. Clarifies the use of the governor's emergency powers. Clarifies that the governor shall not utilize the power to suspend laws authorized under the Civil Defense and Emergency Act when the State is attacked for purposes of noncivil defense situations unless there is a tangible and measureable threat to the people or environment of the State. Establishes that certain provisions of the State's disaster relief chapter are operative and supersede provisions of the Civil Defense and Emergency Act in times when an emergency arises that is not considered a civil defense emergency. States that any emergency powers in force prior to the effective date of this measure expire at the end of the 2008 regular session unless reauthorized by the legislature. (SD1)
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JDL/IGM, WAM |
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RELATING TO STATE FUNDS. Clarifies the administration of special funds.
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WAM |
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No testimony will be accepted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 808-586-6070.