HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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Rep. Chris Lee, Chair |
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen |
Rep. Calvin K.Y. Say |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Linda Ichiyama |
Rep. Beth Fukumoto |
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Rep. Sam Satoru Kong |
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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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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 |
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TIME: |
9:00am |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Establishes disclosure and public notification requirements for outdoor application of pesticides in various sensitive areas or by large-scale, outdoor commercial agricultural operations.
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EEP/AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES. Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a pilot pesticide treatment coupon project and a little fire ant site map for the county of Hawaii. Requires report to the Legislature on project implementation. Appropriates funds.
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EEP/AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH. Appropriates funds for research on prevention and mitigation of Rapid Ohia Death.
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EEP/AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE. Establishes the carbon farming task force to identify agricultural practices to improve soil health and promote carbon sequestration in the State's agricultural and aquacultural sectors. Appropriates funds.
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EEP/AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES. Requires that solar energy facilities in residential housing areas in agricultural districts must meet certain conditions.
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EEP/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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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.
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________________________________________ Rep. Chris Lee Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Richard P. Creagan Chair |
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