THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2003
COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND AGRICULTURE |
Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair |
Senator Willie C. Espero, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
Friday, February 7, 2003 |
TIME: |
1:15 p.m. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 224 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
SB 1213 |
RELATING TO HISTORIC SITES. Extends penalties for damage to historic property or burial sites found on private lands in the course of land development or land alteration activities when review of site by and approval from historic preservation office has not been received. (Inouye) |
WLA, JHW |
SB 633 |
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO PREVENT CONDEMNATION OF TRUST LANDS. Proposes a constitutional amendment to protect trust lands that benefit Hawaiians from condemnation by the State and counties. (Hanabusa) |
WLA, JHW |
SB 1554 |
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN HISTORIC SITES. Requires landowner of a potential native Hawaiian historical site on private property to obtain prior approval of the department of land and natural resources before conducting certain activities on the land; specifies procedures; defines "potential native Hawaiian historic site." (Inouye) |
WLA, JHW |
SB 1415 |
RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE CONSERVATION DISTRICT. Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources may impose a fine for each violation within a Conservation District in addition to costs associated with land and/or habitat restoration. (Bunda BR) |
WLA, JHW |
SB 511 |
RELATING TO AHUPUA`A O KAHANA. Appropriates l2% of all funds deposited into the Waiahole water system revolving fund to fund a master plan for the Ahupua`a o Kahana. (Aduja) |
WLA, WAM |
SB 1076 |
RELATING TO NATURAL AREA RESERVES SYSTEM. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to designate public hunting as the primary means to control game animals in the natural area reserves system. (Kokubun) |
WLA, WAM |
SB 1416 |
RELATING TO LAND EXCHANGES. Amends the legislative disapproval process for land exchanges by changing the sequence of the approval process. (Bunda BR) |
WLA |
SB 706 |
RELATING TO LAND USE. Establishes a minimum lot size for agricultural districts that are subdivided after June 30, 2003. (Kokubun) |
WLA |
SB 548 |
RELATING TO FIREARMS. Clarifies lawful possession of a rifle or shotgun for hunting or target shooting is limited to instances of lawful hunting or lawful target shooting. (Inouye) |
WLA, JHW |
SB 1173 |
RELATING TO FIREARMS. Amends the criteria for firearms safety or training courses to require persons to specifically receive handgun training prior to being issued a permit to acquire a pistol or revolver. (Espero) |
WLA, JHW |
SB 524 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND IN NORTH KONA. Appropriates funds to purchase a 1.24-acre parcel of sacred native Hawaiian grounds between Keolonahihi state park and Keakealaniwahine complex. (Inouye) |
WLA, WAM |
SB 536 |
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FORESTRY AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVE. Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Forestry and Community Initiative. (Inouye) |
WLA, WAM |
SB 1066 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR PUEA CEMETERY. Appropriates funds for maintenance and upkeep of Puea Cemetery in Kapalama. (Chun Oakland) |
WLA, WAM |
SB 1615 |
RELATING TO NORTH KOHALA. Preserves a cluster of historical sites in North Kohala on the island of Hawaii by authorizing the department of land and natural resources to condemn the land adjacent to the Kohala historical sites state monument. Allows the Mo`okini Luakini Corporation to protect and care for the Mo`okini Heiau. (Bunda) |
WLA, WAM |
SB 813 |
RELATING TO SPECIAL FACILITY PROJECTS. Extends the authority of the Hawaii community development authority to issue special facility revenue bonds to the fiscal biennium 2003-2005; amends definition of special facility. (Ige) |
WLA, WAM |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 201, 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 586-7335.
________________________________________ Senator Lorraine R. Inouye Chair |
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