HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
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COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE |
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Rep. Clift Tsuji, Chair |
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Rep. Jessica Wooley, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
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Rep. Isaac W. Choy |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
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Rep. Joey Manahan |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
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COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, CULTURE, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS |
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Rep. Joey Manahan, Chair |
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Rep. James Kunane Tokioka, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Isaac W. Choy |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Jessica Wooley |
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. K. Mark Takai |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 04, 2009 |
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TIME: |
9:00am |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO FARMS. Establishes a pilot program to develop safe food certification for small farms that form agricultural cooperatives and establish purchasing agreements with hotels and restaurants.
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TCI/AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO BIODIESEL FEEDSTOCK. Appropriation for Hawaii county economic opportunity council for operation of laboratory and research farm expansion for the Hawaii biotech tissue culture center to mass produce biodiesel feedstock.
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AGR, EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT. Requires agencies issuing permits, licenses, or approval to expedite permit applications of developments or improvements within agricultural parks and non-agricultural park lands.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND USE. Allows construction of certain non-significant farming structures without a building permit.
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AGR, WLO |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARKS. Makes farmers' markets a permitted use in an agricultural park.
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AGR |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES. Directs public utilities to establish discounted rates for providing services used for agricultural activities located in agricultural districts
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AGR, CPC |
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RELATING TO IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. Appropriates funds for the repair and maintenance of irrigation systems.
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AGR, FIN |
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MAKING A GRANT-IN-AID APPROPRIATION TO THE COUNTIES TO FINANCE DROUGHT MITIGATION PROJECTS AND MEASURES. Appropriates funds to the counties for drought mitigation purposes.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Directs department of agriculture, in conjunction with agribusiness development corporation, to develop an agricultural water plan for Ka`u and south Kona.
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AGR, FIN |
The following measure(s) were previously heard on Friday, January 30, 2009.
No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO MACADAMIA NUTS. Appropriates funds to fund a marketing study for Hawaii's macadamia nut industry, including the best structure for the establishment of a Hawaii Macadamia Nut Commission.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Establishes an agricultural products transportation program to provide grants to qualified agricultural producers to alleviate ocean and air intrastate transportation costs.
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AGR, FIN |
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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 327 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-8544(Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands); or
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to AGRtestimony@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 586-8480 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.
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. Joey Manahan Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Clift Tsuji Chair |
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