HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2012
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Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro, Chair |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Isaac W. Choy |
Rep. Chris Lee |
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Rep. Ty Cullen |
Rep. Dee Morikawa |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Linda Ichiyama |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Jo Jordan |
Rep. Gil Riviere |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Gene Ward |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 23, 2012 |
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TIME: |
4:30 P.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A # 7
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RELATING TO THE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS. Provides an option on tax returns for a donation to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.
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CUA, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE PERFORMING ARTS. Increases the flexibility of funds from the State of Hawaii endowment fund and expands its use to allow for music education by professional musicians; allows a portion of the fund to be used for the operations of an Oahu-based symphony orchestra during exigent circumstances; and eliminates matching conditions for funds. Makes an appropriation for an Oahu-based symphony orchestra. Effective July 1, 2012.
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CUA, FIN |
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RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION. Establishes the Higher Education Export Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to promote higher education in the State as an export service as a strategy for economic development.
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HED/INT, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION AGENCY. Establishes the Hawaii Science, Technology, and Innovation Agency at the University of Hawaii at Hilo through a collaboration between UH Hilo and Hawaii Community College.
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HED, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Extends eligibility for participation in state financial aid, University programs, and resident tuition to students of the University of Hawaii without lawful immigration status who meet certain specified criteria.
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HED, FIN |
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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 to Room 306, in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6001 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islanders without a computer to submit testimony through e-mail or the Web); 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 586-6200 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.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" Web site at www.capitoltv.org OR call 536-2100.
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________________________________________ Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro Chair |