THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2002
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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 EDUCATION |
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Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair |
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Senator Avery B. Chumbley, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING |
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Senator Ron Menor, Chair |
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Senator Matt Matsunaga, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, March 14, 2002 |
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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
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AGT/EDU |
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HB 2172 HD1 (HSCR640-02) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates funds for agricultural research and development and for the development of the agribusiness incubator initiative. (HB2172 HD1) |
AGT/EDU, WAM |
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AGT/CPH |
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HB 1825 HD1 (HSCR479-02) |
RELATING TO THE REVISED UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE ARTICLE 9 – SECURED TRANSACTIONS. Amends definition of "agricultural lien" to include a security interest in farm products. Adds a sale by an individual of an account that is a right to payment of lottery or other chance winnings as a security interest perfected upon attachment. (HB1825 HD1 |
AGT/CPH, JDC |
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HB 2630 HD2 (HSCR647-02) |
RELATING TO A SEAL OF QUALITY FOR FRESH AND PROCESSED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROGRAM. Establishes the seal of quality program for fresh and processed agricultural products; establishes the Hawaii marketing alliance; establishes a seal of quality special fund. (HB2630 HD2) |
AGT/CPH, WAM |
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AGT ONLY |
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HB 2271 (HSCR593-02) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO ABATE AGRICULTURAL THEFT. Appropriates funds to establish an interagency task force to abate agricultural theft. |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 2176 HD1 (HSCR592-02) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL MARKETING. Establishes a 3-year pilot project under the Agribusiness Development Corporation to assist farmers with marketing their produce and products. (HB2176 HD1) |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 2248 HD1 (HSCR497-02) |
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR PROCESSING ENTERPRISES. Authorizes the department of budget and finance to issue up to $10,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds for the purpose of assisting Poaka, Incorporated in the planning and construction of a food processing plant. (HB2248 HD1) |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 2017 HD1 (HSCR652-02) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates funds for agricultural research and development.(HB2017 HD1) |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 2744 HD1 (HSCR461-02) |
RELATING TO THE FARMERS' MARKET. Appropriates $1 for an economic feasibility study relating to the establishment of a world-class farmers' market. (HB2744 HD1) |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 2169 HD2 (HSCR684-02) |
RELATING TO COFFEE. Amends statutes regulating coffee labeling for locally produced coffee. (HB2169 HD2) |
AGT, CPH |
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HB 2009 HD1 (HSCR440-02) |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Clarifies and amends provisions relating to microorganism import and permits for plant, animal, soil, and microorganism importation. (HB2009 HD1) |
AGT |
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HB 2708 HD1 (HSCR610-02) |
RELATING TO ANIMAL DISEASES. Allows the department of agriculture to quarantine or destroy animals susceptible to contagious, infectious, or communicable diseases; provides authority to require proper carcass disposal and premises disinfection. (HB2708 HD1) |
AGT, WAM |
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HB 2385 (HSCR501-02) |
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST WINES OF KAUAI, LLC. Authorizes the issuance of $3,000,000, in SPRBs to assist Wines of Kauai, LLC, with the planning, design, construction, and equipping of a winery on the island of Hawaii. |
AGT, WAM |
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SR 28 |
DECLARING THE WISHES OF THE SENATE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF EXISTING AGRICULTURAL LAND RESOURCES AND THEIR COMPONENTS. |
AGT |
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SCR 50 |
DECLARING THE WISHES OF THE LEGISLATURE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF EXISTING AGRICULTURAL LAND RESOURCES AND THEIR COMPONENTS. |
AGT |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 40copies 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 Norman Sakamoto Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Jan Yagi Buen Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Ron Menor Chair |