HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
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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 |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 16, 2009 |
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8:30 AM |
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Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO TOURISM. Makes technical amendment to tourism law regarding development of measures of effectiveness.
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TCI |
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RELATING TO TOURISM EMERGENCY. Adds a national or global economic crisis to situations considered a tourism emergency. Requires, in addition to the governor's declaration of the existence of a tourism emergency, the governor's express approval and direction before action may be taken. (SD2)
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TCI, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ARTS. Authorizes use of bond proceeds deposited into State's works of art special fund to support operations of culture and art organizations. Provides financial assistance for Bishop Museum and Iolani Palace for the acquisition and costs associated with works of art. Defines "works of art" to include, among other things, permanent displays of arts and live performances. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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TCI, HAW, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE TOURISM SPECIAL FUND. Removes the per cent of transient accommodations tax that is deposited into the tourism special fund from 34.2 per cent to a blank per cent. Effective 07/01/90. (SD2)
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TCI, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY. Repeals the Hawaii tourism authority; establishes the department of tourism; establishes an interagency working group to facilitate the transitioning of the department of tourism; transfers the convention center enterprise special fund, the tourism special fund, and the tourism emergency trust fund to the department of tourism; renames the department of business, economic development, and tourism to the department of business and economic development. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)
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TCI, FIN |
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RELATING TO HAWAIIAN MUSIC AND DANCE. Establishes the Museum for Hawaiian Music and Dance. Appropriates an unspecified sum for the design of and environmental assessment for the museum. Effective 07/01/90. (SD2)
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TCI, HAW, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY. Revises appointment process for the stadium authority. (SD1)
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TCI, WLO |
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RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX. Makes the GET exemption amendments for timeshare operators and condominium submanagers permanent. (SD1)
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TCI, 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 ONLY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
PAPER: 5 copies (including an original) to Room 322 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6271(Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands); or
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to TCItestimony@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 586-6010 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. Joey Manahan Chair |
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