HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2010
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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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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, March 19, 2010 |
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10:00am |
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Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF THE KAUAI BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WITH EDUCATION AND PREVENTION OF THE VARROA MITE AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES.
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REQUESTING STATE PUBLIC ENTITIES TO COMMIT TO HEALTHIER AND MORE NUTRITIOUS MEALS IN THEIR PROGRAMS BY SPENDING TEN PER CENT OF THEIR FOOD DOLLARS FOR LOCALLY-PRODUCED PRODUCE OR OTHER HAWAII AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONVENE AN AGRICULTURAL WORKING GROUP TO RECOMMEND STRUCTURAL CHANGES TO MEET THE NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF HAWAII'S AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY.
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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 (for Neighbor Islanders without a computer to submit testimony through e-mail or the Web); or
WEB: For comments less than 4MB in size, transmit from the Web page at http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/emailtestimony.
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.
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________________________________________ Rep. Clift Tsuji Chair |
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