HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

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 TOURISM AND CULTURE

Rep. Jerry L. Chang, Chair

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, Vice Chair

Rep. Felipe P. Abinsay, Jr.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo

Rep. Robert N. Herkes

Rep. Glenn Wakai

Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay

Rep. Mark G. Jernigan

Rep. Blake K. Oshiro

Rep. Bertha F.K. Leong

Rep. Brian Schatz

Rep. Barbara Marumoto

Rep. Alex M. Sonson

Rep. Guy P. Ontai

 

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Monday, February 9, 2004

TIME:

8:30 A.M.

PLACE:

Conference Room 325

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 2647

RELATING TO MOTION PICTURE AND FILM PRODUCTION.

Increases the income tax credit from four to ten per cent for costs incurred in the state for motion picture and film production.

EDB/TAC, FIN

HB 2986

RELATING TO HIGH TECHNOLOGY TAX INCENTIVES.

Adopts amendments to high technology tax incentives.

EDB/TAC, FIN

HB 2611

RELATING TO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.

Establishes labor expenditure tax credits for eligible Hawaii-based or Hawaii-controlled corporations conducting film or video production or masters recordings in Hawaii. Establishes a training tax credit for eligible corporations for productions or recordings for which one or more Hawaii-based individuals are participating as trainees. Allows certain sound recordings to be eligible for a tax credit.

EDB/TAC, FIN

HB 1756

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST HIGH TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES.

Authorizes the high technology development corporation to issue special purpose revenue bonds on behalf of Electricore, Inc., to produce unmanned vehicle and aerial systems and related technologies.

EDB, FIN

HB 1953

RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.

Increases shoreline setbacks from 40 feet to 100 feet inland from the shoreline. Bans the construction of new seawalls and groins.

EDB, WLH

 

This short form bill is for decision-making only and no testimony will be accepted:

 

HB 2210

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Implements short form bill relating to economic development.

EDB

     

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 40 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE EDB COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 316, 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 BE FAXED 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 NO. OF COPIES THAT IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.

IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE EDB COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6357.

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.

 

 

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Rep. Jerry L. Chang

Chair

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Rep. Brian Schatz

Chair