HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla, Chair

Rep. James Kunane Tokioka, Vice Chair

Rep. Della Au Belatti	Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro
Rep. Joe Bertram, III	Rep. K. Mark Takai
Rep. Josh Green, M.D.	Rep. Karen Leinani Awana
Rep. John Mizuno	Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D.
Rep. Karl Rhoads

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS CONCERNS

Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Chair

Rep. Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair

Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D.	Rep. Joey Manahan
Rep. Tom Brower	Rep. Clift Tsuji
Rep. Jerry L. Chang	Rep. Ryan I. Yamane
Rep. Faye P. Hanohano	Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching
Rep. Robert N. Herkes	Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto

NOTICE OF JOINT HEARING

DATE:	Wednesday, January 31, 2007
TIME:	10:30 AM
PLACE:	Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 30	RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS. Requires legislative consent to bind State to international trade agreements.  Creates legislative points of contact to serve as liaisons with the federal government.  Creates office of trade enforcement to monitor, analyze, and assess trade and creates citizens' commission on globalization to make recommendations.	INT/EDB, FIN
HB 31	RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT. Prohibits state officials from binding the State to government procurement rules of an international trade agreement without legislative action.	INT/EDB, FIN
HB 32	RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Bans State from contracting with or giving development assistance to companies that contract work offshore.  Requires violating companies to repay to the State the amount paid for the percentage of work done by offshore workers.  Bans violators from receiving contracts or development assistance for 5 years.	EDB/INT, LAB, FIN

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

Persons wishing to testify are requested to submit 45 copies of their testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing to:  (1) the International Affairs Committee's vice chair in room 322, state capitol, or (2) the House Sgt.-at-Arms testimony drop off box in the turnaround area of the capitol basement parking lot.  Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length 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 number of copies that is needed for submittal.  For further information, please call the International Affairs Committee clerk at 586‑6550. 

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.  Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.

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________________________________________ Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita Chair

________________________________________ Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla Chair