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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Monday, February 11, 2013 |
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9:00 A.M. |
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Conference Room 423 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO ORGANIC AGRICULTURE. Requires DOA to establish a combined organic agricultural mobilization program to provide affordable long-term leases to farmers to establish small, organic farms. Authorizes PUC to establish preferential utility rates for participants of the program. Requires HTDC to assist participants of the program. Makes an appropriation.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Extends the limited liability protections against trespasser lawsuits to qualifying owners of four or less acres of agricultural land.
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AGR, JUD |
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RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE. Exempts from the procurement code any contract by governmental bodies to procure fresh meat and produce, and animals and plants for use by any governmental body.
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AGR, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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________________________________________ Rep. Jessica Wooley Chair |
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