HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Chair

Rep. Ben Cabreros, Vice Chair

Rep. Lei Ahu Isa

Rep. Roy Takumi

Rep. Ed Case

Rep. Ron Davis

Rep. Jerry Chang

Rep. Joe Gomes

Rep. Michael Magaoay

Rep. Chris Halford

Rep. Nathan Suzuki

Rep. Paul Whalen

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Saturday, February 10, 2001

TIME:

9:00am to completion

PLACE

Conference Room 325

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

HB 861

RELATING TO THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN AGRICULTURE-RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE ON KAUAI.

Appropriates funds from the agribusiness development corporation's revolving fund to finance the operations and maintenance of certain agriculture-related infrastructure on Kauai.

AGR,FIN

HB 1089

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Deposits any unexpended or unencumbered funds at the close of fiscal year 2000-2001 that was appropriated under Act 206, Session Laws of Hawaii 2000, into the Hawaii agricultural development revolving fund.

AGR,FIN

HB 871

RELATING TO THE ORGANIC AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY.

Assists the organic agriculture industry by: (1) enforcing the use of organic labeling as required under the federal organic rule; (2) establishing requirements for recognition of certifying agents; and (3) establishing other necessary requirements and administrative penalties for violations.

AGR,CPC

HB 1252

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE.

Redefines "fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and coffee" to include transgenic produce.

AGR,FIN

HB 1584

RELATING TO FOOD LABELING.

Prohibits chocolate and cocoa from being labeled "made in Hawaii" unless at least 51% of the added value of the finished product's value is entirely of Hawaii origin. Prohibits cocoa (cacao) beans labeled "made in Hawaii" unless the product is 100% of Hawaii origin.

AGR,CPC

HB 1091

RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.

Expands the "wholesaler" definition under the general excise tax law to include sales to a commercial aquaculture producer or cooperative of materials, supplies, or commodities, or the rental or leasing of equipment, used by the commercial aquaculture producer or cooperative in the production of aquaculture products for sale.

AGR,FIN

HB 1378

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO MITIGATE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF THE ELEUTHERODACTYLUS FROG.

Appropriates an unspecified amount to mitigate effects of the genus Eleutherodactylus frogs on the Big Island.

AGR,FIN

HB 1384

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO MITIGATE ALIEN SPECIES INVASION.

Appropriates funds to prevent and mitigate alien species invasions, particularly the introduction of alien snake species in Hawaii.

AGR,FIN

HB 1025

RELATING TO PLANT AND NON-DOMESTIC ANIMAL QUARANTINE.

Establishes the powers and duties of the DOA's plant and non-domestic animal quarantine enforcement program.

AGR,JHA.FIN

HB 1329

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes and funds a quarantine enforcement program. Also prohibits the introduction of any non-native animals from captivity into the State and prohibits the sale, barter, trade, possession, distribution, transfer, transport, receipt, or acquisition of any animal not authorized for entry into the State.

AGR,JHA,FIN

HB 1523

RELATING TO PLANT AND NON-DOMESTIC ANIMAL QUARANTINE.

Allows quarantine enforcement section of DOA to enforce laws regulating the importation of.

AGR,JHA,FIN

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

 

PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 40 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE AGR COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 311, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS PERSONNEL IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY BE FAXED TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT ARE NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.

IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET WITH THREE HOLES PUNCHED ON THE SIDE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE AGR COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6010.

IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

 

 

 

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Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay

Chair