THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AGRICULTURE, AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair |
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Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 |
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TIME: |
3:15 pm |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 414 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 641 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS. Requires seller or seller's agent to provide buyer with disclosure of permitted uses and prohibited uses or activities on agricultural lands prior to sale.
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WAH, CPH |
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SB 662 |
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS LOAN GUARANTY. Allows the Director of Finance to guarantee loans made to agricultural producers for agricultural projects on important agricultural lands.
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WAH, WAM |
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SB 837 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Authorizes the agribusiness development corporation to issue revenue bonds to purchase agricultural land in Kunia from private entities. Appropriates funds to purchase the lands. Enables the agribusiness development corporation to contract with banks to provide lease management services. Allows corporation to lease agricultural lands in Kunia for up to 55 years.
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WAH, WAM |
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SB 842 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriating funds for the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation to conduct agricultural research and development.
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WAH, WAM |
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SB 845 |
RELATING TO MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. Appropriates funds for the repair and maintenance of the Lower Hamakua Irrigation Ditch System and Waimea Irrigation Ditch System on the island of Hawaii. Appropriates funds to the irrigation system revolving fund to reimburse the fund for expenses incurred due to damage done to irrigation systems on the island of Hawaii in the aftermath of the 2006 earthquake.
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WAH, WAM |
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SB 847 |
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Appropriates $4,000,000 for drought mitigation projects in each county.
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WAH, WAM |
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SB 848 |
RELATING TO THE EAST KAUAI IRRIGATION SYSTEM. Appropriates funds for the operation and maintenance of the East Kauai Irrigation System.
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WAH, WAM |
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SB 1308 |
RELATING TO LOANS FOR AGRICULTURAL AND AQUACULTURE PURPOSES.
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WAH, WAM |
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 407, 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 586-6760
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________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair |
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