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 |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, February 5, 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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SB 2931 |
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR VARIOUS STATE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for various state irrigation systems. (KOKUBUN) |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 2943 |
RELATING TO SUSCEPTIBLE SPECIES. Authorizes quarantine of all species susceptible to disease. (MATSUURA) |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 2132 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2002-2003 for agricultural research and development to be performed by the Hawaii Agriculture Research Center. (BUEN) |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 2942 |
RELATING TO MEAT GRADING. Strengthens and clarifies the authority of the department of agriculture to inspect and grade meat. (MATSUURA) |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 2915 |
RELATING TO FARMING. Deems commercial silvicultural activity during the nighttime hours a nuisance and is prohibited. (INOUYE) |
AGT, JDC |
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SB 3038 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR AN APICULTURE PROGRAM. Appropriates funds for an apiculture (bee-keeping) program. (TANIGUCHI) |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 2912 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION. Makes an appropriation to promote and market major aquaculture, algae, marine products, and research in biotechnology. (INOUYE) |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 3039 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Includes community and charitable event gatherings and self-picking of fruits as permissible uses within agricultural districts. (TANIGUCHI) (BR) |
AGT, TIA |
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SB 2673 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to conduct a program to reduce by 50 per cent the total amount of imported food purchased by Hawaii residents that could be purchased from locally produced sources. (IHARA) |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 2873 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Establishes a task force on agriculture industry development. (BUNDA) (BR) |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 2665 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL MARKETING. Establishes a 5-year pilot project under the Agribusiness Development Corporation to assist farmers with marketing their produce and products. (BUEN) |
AGT, WAM |
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SB 3034 |
RELATING TO THE FARMERS' MARKET. Appropriates funds for an economic feasibility study relating to the establishment of a world-class farmers' market. (BUEN) |
AGT, WAM |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 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 Jan Yagi Buen Chair |