HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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Rep. Mark M. Nakashima, Chair |
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Rep. Jarrett Keohokalole, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Daniel Holt |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson |
Rep. Lauren Kealohilani Matsumoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 |
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11 AM |
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Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
HEARING
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RELATING TO THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Changes the name of the High Technology Development Corporation to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Changes all references in Chapter 201M, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from "high technology" to "technology." Repeals the Hawaii Software Service Center established within the High Technology Development Corporation. (SD1)
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EDB, FIN |
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RELATING TO SCHOOLS. Establishes a workforce readiness program within the Department of Education to allow students to graduate from an extended high school enrollment with a high school diploma and an industry-recognized associate's degree. Appropriates moneys to develop and implement the program. (SB298 HD1)
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EDN/HED, EDB, FIN |
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RELATING TO TELECOMMUTING. Establishes a temporary telecommuting task force to develop incentives and recommendations to encourage and expand telecommuting opportunities in the public and private sectors. (SB798 HD1)
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LAB, EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR THE HILO INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK.
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EDB, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONVENE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TAX REFORM WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE ECONOMIC OUTCOME OF TRANSFERRING THE AUTHORITY TO TAX REAL PROPERTY BACK TO THE STATE AND ALLOCATING A PORTION OF GENERAL EXCISE TAX REVENUES TO THE COUNTIES.
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EDB, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING THE POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT TO THE STATE OF HAWAII.
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EDB, FIN |
DECISION MAKING
The following measure(s) were previously heard on February 17, 2017.
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RELATING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ACT. Adopt a more explicit definition of "small business," clarify the powers of the Small Business Regulatory Review Board, increase the number of board members from nine to eleven, and clarify when reporting by the agencies is required for submission to the board and for submission by the board to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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EDB, FIN |
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RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. Requires the Chief Information Officer to identify the information technology projects of the executive branch, including DOE and UH, that shall be subject to independent verification and validation. Requires the Chief Information Officer to award, administer, and manage the independent verification and validation contracts.
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EDB, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. Mark M. Nakashima Chair |
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