THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2001
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COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE |
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Senator Jan Yagi Buen, Chair |
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Senator Jonathan Chun, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT |
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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair |
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Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 8, 2001 |
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TIME: |
1:30 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
AGT/WLE
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SB 27 |
proposing an amendment to article xi, section 3, of the constitution of the state of hawaii, to require the conservation and protection of open lands. (CHUN) Proposes a constitutional amendment to require the State to conserve and protect open lands. |
AGT/WLE, JDC |
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SB 460 |
RELATING TO THE STATE WATER CODE. (BUEN) Appropriates funds to implement the agricultural water use and development plan. |
AGT/WLE, WAM |
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SB 877 |
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE AGRICULTURAL WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, UPCOUNTRY KULA, MAUI WATERSHED. (BUEN) Authorizes the issuance of general obligations bonds and appropriates funds for the final phase of the Upcountry Maui Watershed project to build a pipeline from Omaopio Tank to Keokea. |
AGT/WLE, WAM |
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SB 1469 |
relating to land use. (KOKUBUN) Amends the current provisions of the rural and agricultural districts; establishes a task force to identify and designate marginal agricultural lands for inclusion in the rural district, in order to provide for rural development that supports agriculture, protects open space, accommodates rural, non-farm uses. |
AGT/WLE, WAM |
AGT ONLY
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SB 1226 |
relating to agriculture. (BUEN) Appropriates funds to maintain two department of agriculture clerk positions at the Molokai Irrigation System. |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 1264 |
relating to aquaculture. (INOUYE) 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. |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 1238 |
making an appropriation to the macadamia nut industry. (KOKUBUN) Appropriates funds to assist the macadamia nut industry. |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 1281 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR PINEAPPLE PEST CONTROL RESEARCH. (CHUMBLEY) Appropriates $200,000 to the Department of Agriculture for pineapple pest control research. |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 1300 |
RELATING TO agriculture. (CHUN) Appropriates money to provide for the uninterrupted operation and maintenance of the infrastructure systems servicing the areas encompassing the Kekaha and Lihue plantations for a period of one year. |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 1371 |
relating to agriculture. (BUEN) Directs unexpended and unencumbered funds appropriated by Act 117, SLH 1999, to the Hawaii agricultural development revolving fund at the close of fiscal year 2000-2001. |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 1400 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS. (KOKUBUN) Increases the ceiling on classes A and C state farm loans. |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 1562 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. (HOGUE) Establishes permits to monitor and regulate the release of certain genetically-engineered and genetically-modified agriculturally-related organisms. |
AGT, JDC |
DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING BILL HEARD ON 2/1/01
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SB 632 |
making an appropriation to the macadamia nut industry. (KOKUBUN) Appropriates funds to assist the macadamia nut industry. |
AGT, WAM |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 228, State Capitol 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-7340.
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________________________________________ Senator Lorraine R. Inouye Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Jan Yagi Buen Chair |
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