THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS |
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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair |
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Senator Shan S. Tsutsui, Vice Chair |
AMENDED NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 |
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TIME: |
10:15 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 211 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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The following bills were previously heard in their respective subject matter committees. For this decision-making, only written comments will be accepted; no oral testimony will be accepted. The following measures have been added to the agenda: |
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RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. Requires legislative reference bureau to study student loan repayment and stipend payment programs in other jurisdictions to encourage physicians and dentists to serve shortage areas. Appropriates funds. Creates temporary pilot project to grant tax and other benefits similar to those in an enterprise zone to physicians and dentists who establish or maintain practices in shortage areas. (Proposed SD2)
Copies of the proposed SD2 are available from the Senate Print Shop and on the Legislature's website: www.capitol.hawaii.gov.
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HTH, WAM |
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RELATING TO CAREGIVERS. Creates a working group to address issues concerning support of family caregivers. (SD1)
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HSP/JDL, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE ARMED SERVICES. Provides an exemption of vehicle taxes and registration fees for members of the National Guard and Reserves. Effective October 1, 2020. (HB2605 HD2)
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WAM |
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RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES. Authorizes special purpose revenue bonds to Hui Mana ‘Oma‘o for the establishment of facilities to convert renewable energy resources into electrical energy. (SD1)
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ENE, WAM |
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RELATING TO PARKING. Repeals cap on allowable balance in the State Parking Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2020. (HB 2672 HD2)
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WAM |
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FOR ALL MEASURES LISTED ABOVE,
ONLY WRITTEN COMMENTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED.
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 210, 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 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 586-6800.
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________________________________________ Senator Rosalyn H. Baker Chair |