HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND USE & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Rep. Ezra Kanoho, Chair

Rep. Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala, Vice Chair

Rep. Cindy Evans

Rep. Kika G. Bukoski

Rep. Hermina M. Morita

Rep. Cynthia Thielen

Rep. Thomas Waters

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS CONCERNS

Rep. Brian Schatz, Chair

Rep. Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair

Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr.

Rep. Alex M. Sonson

Rep. Jerry L. Chang

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo

Rep. Robert N. Herkes

Rep. Mark G. Jernigan

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu

Rep. Bertha F.K. Leong

Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay

Rep. Barbara Marumoto

Rep. Blake K. Oshiro

Rep. Guy P. Ontai

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr., Chair

Rep. Alex M. Sonson, Vice Chair

Rep. Jerry L. Chang

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo

Rep. Robert N. Herkes

Rep. Glenn Wakai

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu

Rep. Chris Halford

Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay

Rep. Mark G. Jernigan

Rep. Blake K. Oshiro

Rep. Barbara Marumoto

Rep. Brian Schatz

Rep. Guy P. Ontai

NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING

DATE:

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

TIME:

8:30 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 325

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

Decision-Making on the following deferred bills, as announced on 3-20-04.

As these measures were previously heard, no testimony will be accepted.

SB 2922 SD1

SCRN 2589

RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.

Authorizes the DHHL to enter into business relationships with private companies. (SD1)

WLH/EDB, FIN

SB 2441 SD1

SCRN 2716

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to enter into land exchange negotiations with private landowners in the Waialua area. Transfers control and title to the lands to the agribusiness development corporation. Also, establishes regional agricultural subcommittee to advise the corporation on management of the lands. (SD1)

WLH/AGR, FIN

SB 2820

SCRN 2718

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Revises provisions that impair the transfer of agricultural land from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture.

WLH/AGR, FIN

SB 3051 SD2

SCRN 2842

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the state agricultural land protection program; makes appropriation to Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation for research and marketing. Makes an appropriation for University of Hawaii for development of new agricultural products, revitalization of Hawaii cattle industry, and bioremediation programs. (SD2)

WLH/AGR, HED, FIN

SB 3052 SD2

SCRN 2721

RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Sets forth policies and procedures for identifying and managing important agricultural lands (IAL); directs the creation of a task force to develop incentives for IAL; allows agricultural tourism, holiday, and agriculture-related special events on agricultural district lands. (SD2)

WLH/AGR, FIN

HCR 14

SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON LAND EXCHANGES.

WLH/AGR, FIN

 

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Rep. Brian Schatz

Chair

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Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho

Chair

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Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr.

Chair