HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2011
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COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE |
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Rep. Clift Tsuji, Chair |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Karen L. Awana |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Isaac W. Choy |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Gil Riviere |
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Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang, Chair |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Ken Ito |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
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Rep. Pono Chong |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
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Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. Gil Riviere |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 02, 2011 |
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TIME: |
8:00am |
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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 AGRICULTURE. Requires an agricultural subdivision or agricultural condominium in an agricultural district to be approved by the relevant county council by ordinance.
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AGR/WLO, JUD |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT. Expands the authorized uses of the agricultural development and food security special fund to include the improvement and investigative studies of dams and reservoirs. Authorizes director of finance to issue general obligation bonds for the special fund.
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AGR/WLO, FIN |
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RELATING TO BUILDING PERMITS. Exempts from county building permit requirements construction of low risk nonresidential and aquacultural structures, under certain conditions.
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AGR/WLO, JUD |
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RELATING TO LANDOWNER LIABILITY. Establishes that an owner or possessor of private land that is closed to the public owes no duty of care to a person who commits the offense of criminal trespass on the owner's or occupier's land, except where death or injury to the trespasser may result from the owner's or occupier's gross negligence or wilful conduct; clarifies that provisions related to criminal trespass in the second degree apply to agricultural lands that are fallow.
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WLO/AGR, JUD |
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RELATING TO AQUACULTURE. Increases aquaculture leases from 35 to 45 years and allows a maximum term of 65 years for ventures in good standing for 10 years or more. Provides lessees in good standing the right of first refusal. Allows for supportive aquaculture activities.
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WLO/AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO WATER. Allows for the preparation of a water development study and establishes the water development study special fund. Effective July 1, 2011.
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WLO/AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO DROUGHT MITIGATION. Appropriates funds to the counties for drought mitigation purposes. Requires the counties to report to the legislature on the status of drought mitigation projects.
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WLO/AGR, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· The Committee the comments are directed to;
· The date and time of the hearing;
· Measure number; and
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________________________________________ Rep. Jerry L. Chang Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Clift Tsuji Chair |
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