THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND AGRICULTURE

Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair

Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Friday, February 3, 2006

TIME:

2:45 P.M.

PLACE:

Conference Room 212

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

 

SB 2479

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 12, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the State to issue SPRBs and use the proceeds from the bonds to assist agricultural businesses operating on important agricultural land.

WLA, JHW

SB 2485

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS.

Allows the authorization of special purpose revenue bonds for certain agricultural enterprises that construct or renovate irrigation systems or infrastructure that directly benefit and serve important agricultural lands.

WLA, WAM

SB 3115

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST MAUI LAND AND PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC.

Authorizes special purpose revenue bonds for Maui Land and Pineapple Company, Inc.

WLA, WAM

SB 3096

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE STATE AGRICULTURAL WATER USE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN.

Appropriates funds for the state agricultural water use and development plan.

WLA, WAM

SB 3085

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates $4,000,000 for drought mitigation projects in each county.

WLA, WAM

SB 3074

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Creates a general excise tax credit for capital investments made to renovate or construct agricultural infrastructure supporting IALs.

WLA, WAM

SB 2098

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Provides a general excise tax exemption for rental income collected from a lessee that is actively engaged in farming.

WLA, WAM

SB 2954

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Transfers management of agricultural lands and state irrigation systems, and agricultural marketing duties from the Department of Agriculture to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Requires transfers of non-agricultural park lands to the corporation by July 1, 2007. Establishes an irrigation repair and maintenance special fund. Establishes a tax credit for matching funds provided by landowners who receive funding from the special fund.

WLA, WAM

SB 2155

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Authorizes the agribusiness development corporation to issue revenue bonds to obtain agricultural land in Waialua from the Galbraith Estate. Enables the agribusiness development corporation to contract with banks to provide lease management services. Allows corporation to lease agricultural lands in Waialua for up to 55 years.

WLA, WAM

SB 2482

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND.

Appropriates funds to create a master plan for a 150-acre parcel in Royal Kunia on the island of Oahu.

WLA, WAM

SB 3086

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LEASES.

Specifies that for reopenings of agricultural park leases, appraisals shall be based on highest and best use determined through an agricultural income capitalization approach considering the potential yield from the property.

WLA, WAM

SB 2234

RELATING TO NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.

Allows the Board of Agriculture to manage, develop, and dispose of public lands set aside by a Governor's executive order to the Department of Agriculture. Expressly authorizes the DOA to manage non-agricultural park lands to the same extent it is authorized to manage agricultural parks under its control.

WLA, WAM

SB 2492

RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY RIGHTS.

Establishes intentionally and knowingly damaging the agricultural or aquacultural equipment, supplies, or products of another as the crime of criminal property damage.

WLA, JHW

SB 2235

RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LOANS.

Increases from $25, 000 to $75, 000 the chairperson's authority to approve agricultural loans and aquacultural loans.

WLA, WAM

SB 2478

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates $1,000,000 for Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation to conduct agricultural research and market development.

WLA, WAM

SB 2483

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates interim funding for the fruit fly eradication program.

WLA, WAM

     
     
     

 

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 35 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 213, 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 586-6760

 

 

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Senator Russell S. Kokubun

Chair