HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2018
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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. Calvin K.Y. Say |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 |
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8:30 AM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS. Establishes criteria for the subdivision of agricultural lands to promote agricultural uses.
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Establishes a two-year agricultural theft and vandalism pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism in the county of Hawaii. Appropriates funds.
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS. Expands the definition of "agricultural lands" as it relates to an agricultural land owner's liability for injury, death, loss, or damage suffered by a trespasser, to include farm lands that are four acres or less and generate at least $100,000 per year in profit.
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RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING. Expands the coffee labeling requirements to include ready-to-drink coffee beverages.
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AGR, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO KUNOA CATTLE COMPANY, LLC. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Kunoa Cattle Company, LLC, to fund the construction of a multi-species livestock farm, expansion of the slaughter and processing infrastructure, development of distribution assets and agritourism services, and expanding renewable energy assets.
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. Richard P. Creagan Chair |
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