HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2018

 

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

Rep. Richard P. Creagan, Chair

Rep. Lynn DeCoite, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates

Rep. Gregg Takayama

Rep. Kaniela Ing

Rep. Cynthia Thielen

Rep. Calvin K.Y. Say

 

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

TIME:

9:00 AM

PLACE:

Conference Room 312

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

HB 2095, HD1

(HSCR158-18)

Status

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Authorizes the agribusiness development corporation to enter into contracts with private businesses to remove select municipal solid waste, glass, and food and green waste from the waste stream for use in other business sectors, including agriculture, construction, and energy production.  (HB2095 HD1)

 

 

EEP, AGR, FIN

HB 2102, HD1

(HSCR157-18)

Status

RELATING TO NUTRIENT CYCLING.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a Regional Nutrient Cycling Pilot Program on Maui.  Requires DOA to report on the efficacy of the pilot program.  (HB2102 HD1)

 

 

EEP, AGR, FIN

HB 2632, HD1

(HSCR141-18)

Status

RELATING TO HOUSING ON AGRICULTURAL LAND.

Establishes standards for dwellings and employee housing on agricultural land.  Limits dwellings and employee housing on agricultural land to farmers and immediate family members.  (HB2632 HD1)

 

HSG, AGR, FIN

 

 

 

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

 

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·     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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If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6905 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements.  Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.

 

 

 

 

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Rep. Richard P. Creagan

Chair