HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
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Rep. Jessica Wooley, Chair |
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Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Romy M. Cachola |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Isaac W. Choy |
Rep. Lauren Kealohilani Cheape |
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Rep. Takashi Ohno |
Rep. Gene Ward |
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Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, January 31, 2013 |
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09:00 A.M. |
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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. Appropriates funds to operate and implement the Future Farmers of America and 4-H programs.
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AGR, EDN/HED, FIN |
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RELATING TO FOOD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. Appropriates monies to the department of agriculture to create positions within the department to monitor local food production. Requires the issuance of an RFP for the establishment of a food sufficiency baseline that determines the percentage of food locally produced and consumed. Effective July 1, 2013.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX. Provides a GET exemption on amounts received by farmers for the sale of fresh farm produce intended for consumption within the State.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Expands livestock feed subsidies to include sheep, lamb, fish and crustaceans. Appropriates funds.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES. Assists agricultural enterprises in the State by authorizing the State to issue special purpose revenue bonds for their benefit. Contingent upon ratification of constitutional amendment authorizing the State to issue special purpose revenue bonds and use the proceeds from the bonds to assist agricultural enterprises.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP. Authorizes the Chair of the Board of Agriculture to establish an industrial hemp remediation pilot program. Appropriates funds.
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AGR, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO ANIMAL TRANSPORT. Establishes food, water, cargo hold temperature, cargo transfer, and certification requirements for air transport of live animals.
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AGR, TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES. Requires the PUC to establish preferential rates for the purchase of energy that is used or consumed for agricultural activities.
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AGR, EEP, CPC |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Authorizes schools to grow food in school gardens for consumption in the school lunch program; provided that the food is inspected and certified as safe by the Department of Agriculture. Allows nonprofit organizations to establish and administer fresh food distribution services. Effective July 1, 2013.
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AGR, EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO PESTICIDES. Requires the Department of Agriculture (DOA) to establish and implement a pesticide use reporting system in the State, including investigations of health complaints by the Department of Health. Requires users of pesticides to report usage to DOA. Permits DOA to impose a fee to recover costs.
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AGR, HLT, 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. Testimony should indicate:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 1 copy to Room 313 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For testimony less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 808-586-6121 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islander without a computer to submit testimony through e-mail or the Web); or
WEB: For testimony less than 10MB in size, transmit from http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website after the hearing adjourns. This public posting of testimony on the website 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 586-8538 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. Jessica Wooley Chair |
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