HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2010
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION, BUSINESS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS |
Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey, Chair |
Rep. Isaac W. Choy, Vice Chair |
Rep. Lyla B. Berg |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
Rep. Joey Manahan |
Rep. Jessica Wooley |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
Rep. Gene Ward |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Thursday, January 28, 2010 |
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9:30 AM |
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Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
RELATING TO VETERANS. Requires an applicant for a veteran's license plate to include a copy of the applicant's most recent discharge paper or separation document that indicates an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge from active duty.
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EBM, TRN |
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RELATING TO UNIFORM MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE. Repeals the uniform maintenance allowance for enlisted personnel.
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EBM, FIN |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Provides a temporary tax credit for residential construction and remodeling projects.
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EBM, FIN |
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RELATING TO FLAGS. Recognizes and requires the prisoner of war/missing in action flag to be flown with the U.S. and Hawaiian flags.
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EBM, JUD |
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RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES. Beginning July 1, 2010, requires the auditor to conduct at least every two years a management and financial audit of the department of business, economic development, and tourism out-of-state offices; requires reports to the legislature; repeals exemption from audit and accounting requirements for out-of-state offices.
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EBM, LMG, FIN |
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RELATING TO GIFT CERTIFICATES. Extends the minimum expiration period for gift certificates from two to five years and requires issuers to honor gift certificates during this period. Defines "service fee".
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EBM, CPC |
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RELATING TO LIQUOR. Repeals the prohibition on providing a premium or free goods of intoxicating liquor or other merchandise in connection with the sale of intoxicating liquor.
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EBM, CPC |
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: 2 copies (including an original) to Room 323 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-8475 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islanders with no e-mail access);
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to EBMtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov ; 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 586-6160 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. Angus L.K. McKelvey Chair |
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