HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, OCEAN RESOURCES & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
Rep. Ken Ito, Chair |
Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, Vice Chair |
Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Roland D. Sagum, III |
Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE |
Rep. Clift Tsuji, Chair |
Rep. Tom Brower, Vice Chair |
Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D. |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
Rep. Joey Manahan |
Rep. Colleen Rose Meyer |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008 |
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8:30 a.m. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The following measure(s) were previously heard on Friday, March 14, 2008.
RELATING TO LANDOWNER LIABILITY FOR NATURAL CONDITIONS. Removes the liability of landowners regarding natural conditions on their land that cause damage outside the land. (SD2)
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RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND. Protects counties from liability as a result of natural conditions on or near a public beach park. Eff. 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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RELATING TO LAND ACQUISITION. Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to acquire lands owned by the Galbraith Estate in central Oahu; Appropriates funds for the acquisition of land in Wahiawa, Oahu, currently owned by the George Galbraith Estate. (SD2)
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WLH, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. Specifies permissible activities of groups leasing campsites on state parks or public lands. (SD2)
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RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND. Allows public and private moneys to be deposited into the land conservation fund and distributed as grants for the acquisition of land having value as a resource to the State. Allows moneys from the land conservation fund to be used for the operation, maintenance, and management of the acquired lands. (SB3102 SD2)
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Amends chapter 206E, HRS, to designate that at least two members of the HCDA shall be designated as the small business representatives of the HCDA and to provide that these members shall not be prohibited from voting on matters concerning small business in the initial designated district that they represent. Also directs the governor to initially designate the foregoing small business representatives from the existing members of the HCDA.
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RELATING TO LAND USE. Sets up a process for transferring development rights from one property to another. (SD1)
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RELATING TO LAND CONSERVATION. Provides a tax credit to encourage the preservation and protection of conservation land in the State. (SB2198 SD2)
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RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS. Provides tax incentives and establishes rules that protect and sustain viable agricultural operations on important agricultural lands. (SD2)
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RELATING TO THE PASTORAL AND AGRICULTURAL HOMESTEADING DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS. Establishes a division and appropriates funds for pastoral and agricultural homesteading within the department of Hawaiian home lands. (SB2907 SD1)
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________________________________________ Rep. Clift Tsuji Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Ken Ito Chair |