HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES |
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Rep. Ken Ito, Chair |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Rida Cabanilla |
Rep. Sylvia Luke |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
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Rep. Pono Chong |
Rep. Roland D. Sagum, III |
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Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Chris Lee |
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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. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
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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 |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 30, 2009 |
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TIME: |
9:00 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SUPPORTING SMALL FARMERS WHO GROW FOOD CROPS LOCALLY AND WHOSE GROSS ANNUAL INCOME IS NO LESS THAN $1,000 AND NO MORE THAN $500,000 ANNUALLY.
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AGR/WLO, FIN |
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URGING FULL PRESERVATION OF UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AIR STATION EWA AS A NATIONAL MONUMENT, MUSEUM, AND RESTORED PARK FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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EBM, WLO |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, PUBLIC POLICY CENTER AND SPARK M. MATSUNAGA INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE THE SAFE USE OF HUNTING DOGS ON PUBLIC HIKING TRAILS.
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WLO, HED |
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URGING THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I TO RESTORE PRINCE KUHIO PARK TO ITS FORMER CONFIGURATION.
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WLO |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IDENTIFY PRIORITIES FOR STATE-OWNED IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS TO MAXIMIZE THE USE OF SUCH LANDS FOR CRITICALLY-NEEDED AGRICULTURAL AND DAIRY PRODUCTION.
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WLO, AGR |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STRIVE TO EXPEND THE STATE OF HAWAII'S FULL ALLOTMENT OF FEDERAL AID IN WILDLIFE RESTORATION FUNDS.
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WLO, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REVIEW ALL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS, COMMITTEES, WORKING GROUPS, AND TASK FORCES TO DETERMINE WHICH OF THESE CAN BE ELIMINATED.
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WLO, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TO PLACE IOLANI PALACE ON THE NOMINATION LIST TO THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION FOR WORLD HERITAGE SITE DESIGNATION.
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WLO, TCI |
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REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES MAKE A DETERMINATION ON THE APPLICATION OF ACT 166, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2000, ON A REQUEST BEFORE IT TO CONSENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF A HOMESTEAD LEASE.
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WLO, JUD |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Requires the Statewide Transportation Council to comply with county transportation and general plans, to the extent it does not affect the receipt of federal funds, in the preparation of the statewide transportation plan for projected transportation needs. (SB715 HD1)
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TRN, WLO |
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RELATING TO HARBORS. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to adopt rules relating to safety measures, security requirements, and shipping activities for the purpose of protecting and ensuring the general public interest and safety of persons and vessels in the commercial harbors belonging to or controlled by the State. (SB1055 HD1)
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TRN, WLO |
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RELATING TO THE ECONOMY. Amends the Hawaii State Planning Act to include references to science, technology, and related growth industries in Hawaii. Amends the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's reporting requirement to the Legislature on the growth industries of Hawaii. (SB1195 HD1)
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EBM, WLO |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· The date and time of the hearing;
· Measure number; and
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________________________________________ Rep. Clift Tsuji Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Ken Ito Chair |