HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, Chair |
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Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
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Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Chris Lee |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Dee Morikawa |
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AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017 |
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2:00 pm |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda: HB 96, HD1 for decision making only
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RELATING TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. Establishes and funds a State Public-Private Partnership Coordinator position within the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism to manage public-private partnerships entered into by the State and associated contracts, proposals, and negotiations. (HB627 HD1)
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EDB, JUD, FIN |
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MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE VETERANS TREATMENT COURT. Appropriates funds to the Judiciary and the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu to support the Veterans Treatment Court.
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VMI, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESEARCH. Establishes the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program to expressly give the University of Hawaii the legal authority to create, promote, and participate in new economic enterprises and expand workforce opportunities based on inventions and discoveries generated by or at the University. (HB847 HD1)
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HED, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO CIVIL RELIEF FOR STATE MILITARY FORCES. Conforms Chapter 657D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, concerning civil relief for state military forces to the federal Servicemember's Civil Relief Act. Waives filing fees and court costs for a service member or other person seeking to enforce rights pursuant to Chapter 657D. (HB1526 HD1)
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VMI, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Establishes a two-year agricultural theft and vandalism pilot project to examine the effectiveness of prosecuting agricultural theft and agricultural vandalism in the county of Hawaii. Appropriates funds.
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AGR, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION. Requires the Department of Public Safety in collaboration with county and state agencies to issue civil identification cards to inmates and to assist inmates in obtaining their birth certificate, social security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society. (HB845 HD1)
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PBS, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPPORT. Amends the income withholding requirements to impose a fine against any employer who (1) discharges from employment, refuses to employ, or takes disciplinary action against any noncustodial parent subject to income withholding or (2) fails to withhold support from income or pay the amounts to the Child Support Enforcement Agency or clerk of the court. (HB1025 HD1)
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HUS, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ZERO TO THREE COURT. Appropriates funds for staff positions and various services to support the Hawaii zero to three court.
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JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO AN AIRPORT CORPORATION. Establishes the Hawaii Airport Corporation within the Department of Transportation for administrative purposes, to be operational on July 1, 2018. Sets out appointment of members to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Hawaii Airport Corporation. Transfers the aeronautics functions of DOT to the Hawaii Airport Corporation. (HB1443 HD1)
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TRN, JUD, FIN |
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The following measure(s) were previously heard on February 14, 2017. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP. Makes modifications to the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program, including allowing an application to grow industrial hemp to be submitted at any time during the year in which the applicant plans to grow industrial hemp. (HB96 HD1)
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AGR, JUD, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony should indicate:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website. This public posting of testimony on the website should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
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________________________________________ Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto Chair |
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