HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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Rep. Richard P. Creagan, Chair |
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Rep. Lynn DeCoite, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. Kaniela Ing |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Matthew S. LoPresti |
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AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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Friday, February 10, 2017 |
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8:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
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Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda: HB95, HB774, HB775, HB776, HB778, HB1004, 1005
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RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP. Amends the licensing procedures of the industrial hemp pilot program by allowing applicants to apply for a license at any time during the year in which the applicant plans to grow industrial hemp.
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AGR, CPC |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURAL PARK. Makes an appropriation for the acquisition of land, planning, design, and construction of an agricultural park in South Maui.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COMMERCE. Repeals provision requiring counties to adopt ordinances regulating agricultural tourism as a precondition for allowing agricultural tourism activities in an agricultural district. Allows agricultural commerce, rather than agricultural tourism, in an agricultural district.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO URBAN AGRICULTURE. Requires the counties to incorporate urban agriculture principles and policies in land use planning and to allow urban agriculture as a residential use in a residentially designated zone.
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AGR, WAL |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Requires the Board of Agriculture, when negotiating and executing leases for agricultural and non-agricultural park lands, to establish a preference for farmers who produce food to be consumed locally and Hawaiian plants. (HB774 HD1)
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Repeals the requirement that the DOA must: (1) grant permission prior to the removal of eggs from any dock or landing; and (2) certify that eggs contained in a shipment are properly marked. Requires importation and other documents to be furnished to the DOA before imported eggs are offered for sale. (HD1)
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Removes the cap on the toll for water delivery for the Honokaa/Paauilo Irrigation System (lower Hamakua ditch). (HB776 HD1)
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Authorizes dwelling units on privately owned agricultural land with soils of overall productivity rating classes C, D, or E, subject to certain conditions. (HD1)
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AGR, HSG |
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RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and financial audit of the Agribusiness Development Corporation.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Establishes a grant program within chapter 163D, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO HONOKAA LAND COMPANY, LLC. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to provide financing to assist the Honokaa Land Company, LLC, with acquiring, developing, and renovating agricultural facilities and structures.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO LIVESTOCK HARVEST FACILITIES. Makes an appropriation for the planning and design of scalable livestock harvest facilities to be expended by DOA.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION. Adds increasing production of food that is produced for human consumption and sold in the State to the list of acts that DOA shall undertake when administering its program of agricultural planning and development.
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AGR, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING
The following measure(s) were previously heard on February 1, 2017 @ 8:30. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH. Appropriates moneys for implementation of the Rapid Ohia Death Strategic Response Plan.
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AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. Appropriate moneys to DOA to enhance the biosecurity program by funding invasive incipient species management programs.
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AGR, FIN |
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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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________________________________________ Rep. Richard P. Creagan Chair |
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