HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE

INTERIM OF 2011

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES

Rep. John M. Mizuno, Chair

Rep. Jo Jordan, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING

Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla, Chair

Rep. Pono Chong, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Rep. Karen L. Awana, Chair

Rep. Mark J. Hashem, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON TOURISM

Rep. Tom Brower, Chair

Rep. James Kunane Tokioka, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

DATE:	Wednesday, November 02, 2011
TIME:	1:00 p.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

The purpose of  this informational briefing is to review current policy on homelessness in preparation for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference.

November 7th through November 13, 2011, Hawaii will host APEC in Waikiki, with 21-member economies representing 41% of the world's population.  APEC will afford Hawaii great opportunity to engage in business ventures and partnerships with the various economies in Asia.

Lawmakers will also review plans on humanely addressing Hawaii's homeless, with a vision on future support services and possible public-private relationships to address homelessness in the short-term and long-term.

At the conclusion of the briefing, the Chairs of the Committees will summarize the relevant testimony from the various individuals and organizations involved in APEC and highlight the proposed strategies and implementation of plans to best address homelessness in Hawaii before, during, and after APEC.

The following organizations have been invited to participate in this briefing:

APEC 2011 Hawaii Host Committee (Board Members)

State Department of Human Services

State Department of Public Safety

State Homeless Programs

Hawaii Tourism Authority

City and County of Honolulu, Department of Community Services

Honolulu Police Department

Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association

Housing providers of emergency and transitional housing

Other individuals or organizations related to APEC

Only testimony from people on the testifiers list will be accepted.

Persons on the testifiers list 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 or briefing;

· Measure number if applicable; 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/briefing 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: One copy (including an original) to Room 315 in the State Capitol;

FAX:     For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-8524 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands); or

EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to HUStestimony@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.

For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6050.

No public testimony will be accepted.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the informational briefing  (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6050 to make a request for arrangements at least 24 hours prior to the briefing.  Prompt requests help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.

For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6050.

______________________________________ Rep.  Karen L. Awana Chair	_____________________________________ Rep. John M. Mizuno Chair
______________________________________ Rep.  Tom Brower Chair	_____________________________________ Rep.  Rida T.R. Cabanilla Chair
	APPROVED
	_____________________________________ Rep. Calvin K.Y. Say Speaker of the House