HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
He waiwai nui ka lōkāhi.
"Unity is a precious possession"
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano, Chair |
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Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. Chris Lee |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Richard Lee Fale |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 06, 2013 |
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9:00 a.m. |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. Requires annual reports from the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission. Amends the definition of "qualified Native Hawaiian" to include individuals who meet certain expanded ancestry requirements and require permanent residency or voter registration in the State. Clarifies that the roll of qualified Native Hawaiians is confidential and requires an authorization for the release of information. Repeals directive to amend the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.
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OMH, JUD |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN CENTER OF EXCELLENCE. Appropriates $700,000 for the Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence. Effective July 1, 2013.
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OMH, FIN |
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RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. Requires DHHL, in collaboration with DHHL, DOH, and OHA, to develop a pilot program to establish a kanaka village for the homeless. Requires DHHL to report to the legislature. Appropriates funds.
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OMH, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE KAHO‘OLAWE ISLAND RESERVE. Makes permanent the exemption for the procurement of food or fuel products necessary for the Kahoolawe island reserve commission.
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OMH, FIN |
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RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION. Prohibits the operation of jet skis at any speed above thirty miles per hour, except under certain conditions.
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OMH, JUD |
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RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION. Amends the definition of "thrill craft". Limits number of vessels that parasail and thrill craft permit holders are allowed to operate per permit.
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OMH, CPC |
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RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY. Repeals the sunset date and makes permanent the law shielding county lifeguards from liability.
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OMH, JUD |
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RELATING TO LIABILITY. Makes permanent the liability protections for the actions of county lifeguards.
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OMH, JUD |
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RELATING TO THE NATURAL AREA RESERVES SYSTEM COMMISSION. Amends the composition of the Natural Area Reserves System Commission by adding a member possessing a background in native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices, and removing the Superintendent of Education as a member.
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WAL, OMH |
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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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PAPER: 3 copies (including an original) to Room 316 in the State Capitol;
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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.
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________________________________________ Rep. Faye P. Hanohano Chair |
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