HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
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Rep. Sylvia Luke, Chair |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Romy M. Cachola |
Rep. Matthew S. LoPresti |
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Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen |
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
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Rep. Lynn DeCoite |
Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi |
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Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Jo Jordan |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Jarrett Keohokalole |
Rep. Feki Pouha |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
Rep. Gene Ward |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, April 05, 2016 |
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2:15 pm |
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Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A # 2
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO AUDIT THE ASSET FORFEITURE PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
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REQUESTING THE TAX REVIEW COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF USING A PERCENTAGE OF A TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX TO CALCULATE THE TAXPAYER'S STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, AND TO DETERMINE WHY THE CURRENT STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX APPEARS TO BE RELATIVELY REGRESSIVE, COMPARED TO THE FEDERAL INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, WITH REGARD TO TAXPAYING HOUSEHOLDS OF MEDIAN AND LOWER INCOMES IN HAWAII.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO REINTRODUCE VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CONSULT WITH THE STATE CAPITOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A MASTER SECURITY PLAN THAT WILL INCREASE SAFETY AND SECURITY IN THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING THROUGH THE USE OF METAL DETECTORS, X-RAY SCANS OF BAGGAGE, AND OTHER PRUDENT MEASURES.
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE RESPONSIBLE EXPENDITURE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
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SUPPORTING ACCESS TO DEBT-FREE HIGHER EDUCATION AT PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
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REQUESTING THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS EXISTING DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS AND CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR CONDOMINIUM OWNERS AND ASSOCIATIONS, AND POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF THESE SERVICES TO OTHER TYPES OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS.
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING AT THE STATE CAPITOL WATER DISPENSERS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE THE REFILLING OF REUSABLE CONTAINERS.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CREATE A PLAN TO ADDRESS OVERCROWDING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN KAPOLEI, EWA, AND WAIPAHU.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS FOR ALL STATE BUILDINGS BASED ON THE HIGHEST HEALTH AND SAFETY NEEDS.
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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 421 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For testimony less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6201 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islander without a computer to submit testimony through e-mail or the Web); 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. 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 586-6200 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. Sylvia Luke Chair |
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