HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2012
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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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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 |
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TIME: |
9:00am |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR AGRICULTURE INSPECTORS. Appropriates funds from the agriculture development and food security special fund to fund plant quarantine inspectors and support staff.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Expands the definition of "agricultural land" to include properties under or equal to four acres that are used primarily for farming operations that produce an annual taxable revenue in excess of $100,000.
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AGR, JUD |
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RELATING TO BUILDING PERMITS. Exempts specified nonresidential agricultural and aquacultural buildings and structures, and their appurtenances, located on commercial farms from building permit requirements other than applicable electric and wastewater regulations. Effective
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AGR, WLO |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS. Authorizes the use of photovoltaic systems producing energy solely for use by the agricultural activities of the fee or leasehold owner of the property in agricultural districts.
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AGR, WLO/EEP |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDING PERMITS. Exempts from county building permits buildings or structures located on commercial farms or ranches used for general agricultural or aquacultural operations.
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AGR, WLO |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
DECISION MAKING ONLY
The following bill is for decision-making purpose only to insert substantive provisions into the short form bill. A public hearing will be scheduled at a later date, at which time testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Short form bill relating to agriculture.
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AGR |
The following measure was previously heard on Wednesday, February 01, 2012. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Creates agricultural safety and security program. Designates sections 141-1 through 141-10 as part I, General Provisions. Allows certification services revolving fund moneys to fund the agricultural safety and security program.
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AGR, FIN |
The following measure was previously heard on Friday, February 03, 2012. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Strengthens existing law to require proof of identification from sellers of agricultural commodities. Makes the failure to maintain required certificates while in possession of agricultural commodities prima facie evidence of the offense of theft in the second degree. Effective July 1, 2012.
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AGR, JUD |
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 424 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6511(Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islanders without a computer to submit testimony through e-mail or the Web); or
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to AGRtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov ; or
WEB: For comments less than 4MB in size, transmit from the Web page at http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx.
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 |