HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
He waiwai nui ka lōkāhi.
"Unity is a precious possession"
Rep. Faye P. Hanohano, Chair |
Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice Chair |
Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. Chris Lee |
Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Richard Lee Fale |
Rep. Cindy Evans, Chair |
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Vice Chair |
Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. Chris Lee |
Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen |
Rep. Richard Lee Fale |
Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Monday, March 11, 2013 |
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10:30 a.m. |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
RELATING TO TRAINING. Requires OHA to either administer or approve a third party to administer a mandatory training course in native Hawaiian and Hawaiian matters to members of certain state councils, boards, and commissions. Requires those members to take the course within one year of their respective appointments. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION. Amends the definition of "thrill craft". Prohibits the operation of more than one parasail vessel at any given time in state waters per permit for counties with populations over 700,000. Limits the number of vessels thrill craft permit holders may operate for rent per permit. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE. Clarifies the offenses for which property is subject to forfeiture under chapter 6K, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to the Kaho‘olawe island reserve, including any activity prohibited by rules of the island reserve and any violation of rules regulating fishing in waters within the island reserve, except by persons or vessels within one nautical mile of the boundaries of the island reserve. Clarifies that property seized in accordance with section 199-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, may be forfeited and any natural resource seized may be disposed of as provided by law. Effective 07/01/50. (SD2)
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RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION. Requires the director of commerce and consumer affairs to work with various interested stakeholders and assess the best method to ensure dedicated funding for the development of a Hawaiian television channel and report to the legislature. Appropriates funds to ‘Oiwi TV for the production and distribution of Hawaiian language content on cable television. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT LANIKAI, KOOLAOPOKO, OAHU, FOR SEAWALL AND REVETMENT PURPOSES.
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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.
While every effort will be made to incorporate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 3 copies (including an original) to Room 316 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For testimony less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 808-586-8494 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islander without a computer to submit testimony through the website); 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 586-6530 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. Cindy Evans Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Faye P. Hanohano Chair |
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