HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
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Rep. Cindy Evans, Chair |
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. Chris Lee |
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Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen |
Rep. Richard Lee Fale |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
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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: |
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 |
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8:15 am |
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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 APPRAISALS. Requires valuation of public agricultural or aquacultural land to be based on the land's agricultural or aquacultural use, economic considerations, relevant risk factors, and societal benefits. In the case of disinterested appraisals, requires that costs greater than one year's existing rent shall be borne by DLNR.
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WAL/AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE OWNER-BUILDER EXEMPTION. Sets forth specific responsibilities of and protections for owner-builders exempted under chapter 444, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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WAL/AGR, CPC |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Amends the important agricultural land qualified agricultural cost tax credit to allow an additional fifteen per cent credit for drought mitigation. Deletes reference to a repealed special fund. Appropriates funds for staffing and consulting expenses.
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AGR/WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO IRRIGATION. Authorizes the director of finance to issue GO bonds to finance improvements to various irrigation systems.
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AGR/WAL, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony prior to 5:00 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. 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.
At the request of the Chair, please limit testimony to 3 minutes. Additional time may be granted at the discretion of the Chair.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 21 copies (including an original) to Room 328 in the State Capitol;
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 586-8510 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.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" website at www.capitoltv.org or call 536-2100.
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________________________________________ Rep. Jessica Wooley Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Cindy Evans Chair |
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