THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2012

 

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Chair

Senator Michelle N. Kidani, Vice Chair

 

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Chair

Senator Gilbert Kahele, Vice Chair

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Monday, March 19, 2012

TIME:

1:15 PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 225

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

HB 2093, HD2

   (HSCR751-12)

   Status & Testimony

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.

Establishes a Center for Agricultural Leadership within the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management.  Requires the University of Hawaii to establish a two-year pilot project at one high school campus in each county to determine the steps necessary for a school farm to be food safety certified by the Department of Agriculture.  Effective July 1, 2050.  (HB2093 HD2)

 

EDU/AGL, WAM

HB 2100, HD2

   (HSCR750-12)

   Status & Testimony

RELATING TO BEES.

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for statewide bee hive research.  Effective July 1, 2050.  (HB2100 HD2)

 

EDU/AGL, WAM

 

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

 

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Senator Clarence K. Nishihara

Chair

 

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Senator Jill Tokuda

Chair