HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
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Rep. Jessica Wooley, Chair |
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Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Karen Awana |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Romy M. Cachola |
Rep. Lauren Kealohilani Matsumoto |
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Rep. Isaac W. Choy |
Rep. Gene Ward |
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Rep. Takashi Ohno |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 17, 2014 |
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TIME: |
9:00 A.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Permits solar energy facilities on class A agricultural lands if the solar energy facilities are located on a paved or unpaved road that is established by December 31, 2013, and the road allows for vehicular traffic. (SD1)
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AGR, EEP/WAL |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Specifies the false labeling restrictions for the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee; applies the labeling of natural, roasted, and instant coffees to the offense; and defines natural coffee, roasted coffee, and instant coffee. (SD1)
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AGR, CPC/JUD |
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RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF LANDS MANAGED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Authorizes the department of agriculture to select qualified applicants as back-up lessees when disposing of certain agricultural or non-agricultural park lands through the sealed bidding process. Authorizes the department to negotiate with a back-up lessee if the highest offering bidder or lessee fails to finalize a lease with the department for any reason. Conforms the eligibility criteria for lessees of agricultural parks lands with that of lessees of non-agricultural park lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. Establishes and appropriates an unspecified amount to the county of Hawaii for a little fire ant pilot project to research solutions for addressing the little fire ant threat in Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION, CONTROL, OUTREACH, RESEARCH, AND PLANNING. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council for invasive species prevention, control, outreach, research, and planning.
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates moneys to reimburse qualified producers for a percentage of each farm's feed expenses. Provides moneys for the administrative costs of the livestock revitalization program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· 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. Jessica Wooley Chair |
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