THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
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Rep. Sylvia Luke, Chair |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen |
Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. Kaniela Ing |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Jo Jordan |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
Rep. Beth Fukumoto |
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Rep. Dee Morikawa |
Rep. Gene Ward |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Thursday, February 14, 2013 |
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3:30 P.M. |
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Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates funds from the agricultural development and food security special fund to the DOA for the U.S. Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center to research and develop methods for the prevention and treatment of coffee berry borer infestations. Provides a grant-in-aid from the agricultural development and food security special fund for the coffee berry borer task force for control of the coffee berry borer and mitigation of damage.
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RELATING TO STATE FUNDS. Amends criteria to be used in establishing and evaluating new special or revolving funds, requiring link between benefits sought and charges on users, and a clear link between program and revenue source. Effective June 30, 2013.
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RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX. Prohibits the State from paying or reimbursing contractors for the General Excise Tax.
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RELATING TO WASHINGTON PLACE. Designates the Department of Accounting and General Services as the entity responsible for management and operations of Washington Place and establishes a trust fund for its operations.
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VMI, FIN |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Repeals the Commission on Transportation in the Department of Transportation. Effective July 1, 2020.
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TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING. Moves the State income tax and obligations exemption for public housing agencies from the laws governing the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to the laws governing the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
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HSG, FIN |
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RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN SCIENTIFIC CONTRACTS WITH THE UNITED STATES. Amends general excise tax exemption for scientific contracts with the United States.
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EDB, FIN |
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RELATING TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. Replaces individual fees for Hawaii banks and nondepositories for specific regulatory items with one assessment. Increases and clarifies bank powers. Clarifies the authority of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions. Effective 01/01/2112.
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CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. Appropriates funds for the state rent supplement program for working individuals or families who are ready to rent permanent housing in order to obtain and maintain permanent housing. Excludes individuals or families who receive public assistance or other government benefits or entitlements from qualifying to receive moneys under this Act. Effective July 1, 2013.
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HSG/HUS, FIN |
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RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and the appropriation of funds for deposit into the rental housing trust fund to finance affordable rental housing development.
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HSG, FIN |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. Appropriates funds to the department of human services to continue to administer housing first programs for chronically homeless individuals in the State.
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HUS/HSG, FIN |
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RELATING TO ELIMINATING THE ASSET LIMIT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PROGRAM. Eliminates the asset limit for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
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HUS, FIN |
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RELATING TO CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE FEES. Requires DHS to gather data and recommend fees for licensure and certification of certain programs transferred to DOH. Requires DHS to recommend fees for training and recertification of nurse aides. Effective July 1, 2013.
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HUS, FIN |
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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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________________________________________ Rep. Sylvia Luke Chair |
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