HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2018
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COMMITTEE ON VETERANS, MILITARY, & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, & CULTURE AND THE ARTS |
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Rep. Matthew S. LoPresti, Chair |
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Rep. Beth Fukumoto, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Romy M. Cachola |
Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi |
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Rep. Isaac W. Choy |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
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Rep. Takashi Ohno |
Rep. Gene Ward |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, March 22, 2018 |
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TIME: |
10:20 a.m. |
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Conference Room 429 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO THE HONOLULU BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL ARTS EXHIBITION. Appropriates moneys, as a grant, for the Honolulu biennial international arts exhibition. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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VMI, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS. Appropriates moneys to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Artist Fellowship Program for the awarding of one-time fellowships to promising artists. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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VMI, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION COMMISSION. Appropriates moneys to the department of accounting and general services to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position for the executive director of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission. Appropriates moneys to fund the costs incurred by the annual King Kamehameha day celebration events. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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VMI, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION COMMISSION. Increases the number of members on the King Kamehameha celebration commission from thirteen to fifteen. Establishes an executive director to be appointed by the commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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VMI, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL. Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to fund celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the Hawaii state capitol. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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VMI, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS. Makes an appropriation to the temporary commission on the thirteenth festival of pacific arts to plan for the historic event to be held in Honolulu from June 11 to June 27, 2020. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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VMI, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST ARRIVAL OF JAPANESE EMIGRANTS TO HAWAII. Appropriates funds as a grant to the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii for the presentation and coordination of events and programs to celebrate and commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first arrival of Japanese emigrants to Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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VMI, FIN |
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RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. Appropriates moneys for events recognizing the twenty-fifth anniversary of the sister state relationship between Hawaii and Taiwan. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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EDB, VMI, FIN |
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RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY. Designates June 21 of each year as International Yoga Day.
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VMI, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE NATIONAL GUARD. Allows the Department of Defense to recoup operating costs when allowing the use or temporary rental of its facilities by the public, provided that the use or rental does not interfere with any military use. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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VMI, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE CHARGEABLE TRANSIENT QUARTERS REVOLVING FUND. Creates a chargeable transient quarters revolving fund into which billet fees are to be deposited. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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VMI, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES TO STUDY HOW THE INCREASE IN BURIAL SERVICE REQUESTS HAS AFFECTED THE HAWAII STATE VETERANS CEMETERY.
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VMI, 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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Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 10 copies (including an original) to Room 333 in the State Capitol;
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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.
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 586-6080 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. Matthew S. LoPresti Chair |
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