HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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Rep. Roy M. Takumi, Chair |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Richard P. Creagan |
Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
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Rep. Kaniela Ing |
Rep. Lauren Kealohilani Matsumoto |
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Rep. Takashi Ohno |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 1, 2017 |
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TIME: |
2:00 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO LOCALLY GROWN FOOD. Establishes the farm to school grant program to provide grants to farmers participating in the Hawaii farm to school program. Creates the farm to school grant program special fund. Makes an appropriation.
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EDN, AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE JUVENILE EDUCATION. Appropriates funds to the department of education for two alternative schools to provide ongoing education to juveniles involved in the justice system or at-risk of involvement in the justice system. Appropriation.
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EDN, JUD, FIN |
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RELATED TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES. Authorizes the board of education to contract for private groundskeeping services for public library properties.
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EDN, LAB, FIN |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Establishes an income tax credit for host families of foreign exchange individuals.
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EDN, VMI, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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________________________________________ Rep. Roy M. Takumi Chair |