Senate

The Senate Committee on Transportation and International Affairs (TIA) informational briefing on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

The purpose of this informational briefing is to welcome His Excellency Manny Mori President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and to recognize the outstanding contributions of FSM citizens living in Hawai'i.

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The House Special Committee on Vog Effects (SCVE) information briefing on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:
The House Special Committee on Vog Effects is meeting to follow up on information received from the following agencies and organizations on vog and its effects. Topics of discussion will include the interagency task force's vog-response efforts, availability of health services, public safety, water quality of catchment systems, and impacts on agriculture and the economy. The Committee will also be discussing its recommendations for action that are based on information received in previous fact-finding meetings.

U.S. Geological Survey, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Governor
County of Hawaii
Hawaii Island Economic Development Board
Department of Agriculture
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
Hawaii Association of REALTORS
Department of Defense
Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation - Big Island Farm Bureau
Department of Education
Hawaii Health System Corporation
Department of Health
Hawaii Medical Service Association
Charter School Administrative Office
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii
Hawaii Tourism Authority

Rebroadcasts: (Total Running Time: 2:50:54)

9/30/08 Tue 12:00 am Channel 54 (VIEWS) [HITS feed]
9/30/08 Tue 10:00 am Channel 53 (NATV)
10/3/08 Fri 2:00 pm Channel 53 (NATV)

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The Senate Special Investigative Committee on the Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund Award (HIC) informational briefing on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

PURSUANT TO SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2, ESTABLISHING A SENATE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO H2 ENERGY LLC TO MANAGE THE HYDROGEN INVESTMENT CAPITAL SPECIAL FUND IN 2007, WHICH WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ORDERED TO BE RESCINDED.

The Committee intends to meet in executive session to discuss the preliminary draft report and other issues pursuant to HRS §92-5 (a) (4) consultation with the Senate's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the committee's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities.

This is a Decision-making meeting to adopt the draft report of the Senate's Special Investigative Committee Pursuant to Senate Resolution No. 2.

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The Asset Building Task Force meeting which was originally broadcast live on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and at the times listed below.

Agenda:

The Legislature created the financial education and asset building task force SCR 92 SD1/SR 52 SD1 to explore and develop policy recommendations that would help families build their assets so they will be able to achieve greater financial independence and well-being. The task force is asked to explore asset building policy strategies and will initially focus on:
matched savings accounts for newborns;
inancial education standards for public- and private-sector employees; and
the elimination of asset limits for public benefit programs.

A report containing the task force's findings and recommendations, including proposed legislation, is due to the Legislature prior to the 2010 Legislative Regular Session.

Presenters included Dr. Michael Sherradan, Director of the Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, creator of Individual Development Accounts (IDAs), and a national leader and researcher in the asset building field; and Andrew Aoki, Kanu Hawaii.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 1:18:47)

9/10/08 Wed 12:00 am Channel 54 (VIEWS) (HITS feed)
9/11/08 Thu 8:00 am Channel 53 (NATV)
9/12/08 Fri 10:30 pm Channel 53 (NATV)

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The House Committee on Health (HLT) information briefing on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

The purpose of this informational briefing is to discuss alcoholism in Hawaii and the reasons Hawaii has one of the highest rates of drunken driving in the nation. The briefing will focus on options to reduce alcoholism and drunken driving in Hawaii (Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery).

The briefing will review the efficacy of Vivitrol[1], which is a single monthly dose, 300 mg intramuscular injection to reduce the craving for alcohol. Vivitrol is for treatment of alcohol dependence in patients who are able to abstain from alcohol in an outpatient setting prior to initiation of treatment with Vivitrol. According to experts, treatment with Vivitrol should be part of a comprehensive management program that includes psychosocial support.

The Pharmacology aspect of Vivitrol will be discussed as well as results of treatment. The Family support aspect for those suffering from alcohol dependency will also be reviewed and voluntary drug treatment programs offered by employers will be reviewed as a viable solution to reduce alcohol dependency in Hawaii.

A pilot program in Hawaii, to propose a plan of action for employers and employees, to seek treatment for alcohol dependence with Vivitrol and a good faith effort by employers to retain those employees in treatment will be discussed. Privacy policies will also be reviewed during this briefing.

The following organizations or representatives have been invited to participate:

The Director of the State Department of Health or her designee;
The Honolulu Police Chief or his designee;
A Representative from Cephalon, Inc.;
A Representative from the Hawaii Business Health Council;
A Representative from Hina Mauka;
Practicing Physicians, Psychologists, Certified Substance Abuse Counselors, Therapists, Social Workers, Employers and Employees who have worked or will work on drug rehab and treatment for alcoholism, as well as other substance abuse cases.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 1:58:08)
9/2/08 Tue 12:00 am VIEWS Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
9/2/08 Tue 8:00 am NATV Channel 53
9/5/08 Fri 1:00 pm VIEWS Channel 54

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The House Committee on Health (HLT) information briefing on Monday, August 25, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

The purpose of this informational briefing is to review the current state and federal laws as they relate to medical marijuana or cannabis possession and transportation in Hawaii.

The briefing will also cover an overview of the 2007 American College of Physicians Report on cannabis and a review of the 2004 Legislative Reference Bureau report on cannabis access issues.

A comparison of different states laws relating to cannabis and how they compared with Hawaii's current laws will be discussed during the briefing. The briefing will review HB2675 HD2 SD1, which was passed by the 2008 Legislature, but vetoed by the Governor, and review possible options or proposals in 2009.

The following organizations or representatives have been invited to participate:
The United States Attorney General, District of Hawaii, or his designee; and
A Representative of the United States Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration; and The Director of the State Department of Health or her designee;
The Administrator of the State Narcotics Division, State Department of Public Safety, or his designee;
The State Attorney General or his designee;
The Honolulu Police Chief or his designee;
A Representative from the John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii;
James Anthony or his designee of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition;
Richard Miller, Emeritus Law Professor, University of Hawaii, School of Law;
Jeanne Ohta, Director, Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii;
Pamela G. Lichty, President, Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii;
A Representative of the Legislative Reference Bureau
Advocates for reasonable use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, such as but not limited to, Physicians, Pain Management Specialist, Therapists, Care Givers, and Patients.

Rebroadcasts: (Total Running Time 1:52:23)

8/29/08 Fri 10:30 am VIEWS Channel 54
9/1/08 Mon 2:55 am VIEWS Channel 54 (HITS feed)

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22/2008The Senate Committee on Human Services and Public Housing (HSP) and the House Committee Human Services and Housing (HSH) information briefing on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS.  Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

The Senate Committee on Human Services and Public Housing and the House Committee on Human Services and Housing will meet to address various issues related to public housing.

The public and legislature will be updated about progress being made to renovate various public housing units and the status of repair and maintenance projects for all public housing projects across the State of Hawaii will be provided by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

There will also be a presentation by a representative from Urban Housing Communities on public housing renovation and rehabilitation.  It will it will describe alternatives to financing other than total public underwriting.

Rebroadcasts: (Total Running Time 2:55:45)

8/31/08 Sun 9:00 am FOCUS Channel 49
9/1/08 Mon 12:00 am VIEWS Channel 54 (HITS feed)

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The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Taxation (EDT) and the House Committee on Economic Development and Business Concerns (EDB) on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS.& Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

The committees will present Hawaii's Aerospace Industry: The Next Frontier and will feature the following presentations:

Aerospace in Hawaii: The Big Picture
Enabling the Next Frontier: Our National Vision for Aerospace
Building Bridges: Hawaii as a Catalyst for Multinational Partnerships
Innovating the Next Frontier: Dual-Use Applications in Aerospace
The Heavens in View: Pioneering Astronomy & Planetary Geosciences
Reaching for the Start: NextGen Aviation & Commercial Space Launch
Training the Next Generation: Aerospace Education in Hawaii
Kulia I a Lani: Hawaii's Rendezvous with Space
Special Presentation: In the Shadow of the Moon

Rebroadcasts: (Total Running Time 8:25:07)

8/29/08 Fri 12:02 am VIEWS Channel 54 (HITS feed-tapes 1,2 and 3)*
8/30/08 Fri 12:00 am VIEWS Channel 54 (HITS feed-tapes 4 and 5)*
9/2/08 Tue 12:00 am OAHU Channel 52

* Note: Because of the length of this program the HITS feed has been broken into two rebroadcasts

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The House Committee on Health (HLT) information briefing on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS.& Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:
The purpose of this informational briefing is to review the current healthcare system as it relates to adult and adolescent mental health in Hawaii.

The Felix v. Cayetano Consent Decree, which mandated the establishment of a system of care for children with emotional and behavioral disorders ended in 2006.& Data from other states indicate that in the aftermath of court decrees similar to Hawaii's, there appears to be a significant reduction in funding, quality, and quantity of mental health services to youth.

Recently, Hawaii had two devastating and tragic cases involving persons suffering from bipolar disorder, which seems to highlight the need to revisit our current healthcare system to review and address the concerns regarding mental healthcare.

The briefing will discuss vacant positions at state and private hospitals in regard to mental health services, school based behavioral health programs, understanding ways to improve outcomes for mental health recipients and the need for more diagnoses, funding and a review of the current quality of mental health services to the people of Hawaii.

The following organizations or representatives have been invited to participate:
The Director of the State Department of Health or her designee; and
The Director of the State Department of Education or her designee; and
The Director of the State Department of Human Resources Development or her designee; and
Representatives of the Mental Health America of Hawaii board; and
Representatives from Hawaii Community Health Centers; and
Practicing Physicians, Psychologists, Therapists, Social Workers and mental healthcare advocates who deal with mental health clients; and
Charles James, (via conference call) brother of Michael James, on a family perspective of mental healthcare; and
Alabama State Representative Joseph Mitchell (via conference call), Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and a published researcher in educational psychology.

Rebroadcasts: (Total Running Time: 1:43:04)
8/25/08 Mon 1:30 pm VIEWS Channel 54
8/26/08 Tue 12:00 am VIEWS Channel 54 (HITS feed)

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The Senate Floor Session on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast dates and times will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

Confirmation to the District Court of the Second Circuit, Judicial Nominee Kelsey T. Kawano.

Rebroadcasts: (Total Running Time: 0:21:38)
8/5/08 Tue 2:08 am Channel 54 (VIEWS) [HITS feed]
8/5/08 Tue 8:30 am Channel 54 (VIEWS)
8/6/08 Wed 11:00 pm Channel 49 (FOCUS)

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The House Special Committee On Vog Effects (SCVE) Informational Briefing on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

The House Special Committee on Vog Effects is meeting to receive information on vog and its effects on Hawaii's economy.

Topics of discussion will focus on the economic impacts of vog, and measures that may be taken to mitigate these impacts. The following organizations have been invited to participate in the meeting:

Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce
Hawaii Tourism Authority
Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce
Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association
Ka'u Chamber of Commerce
Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Hawaii Leeward Planning Conference
Hawaii Association of Realtors
Hawaii Island Economic Development Board
Hawaii Island Board of Realtors
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii
The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii

Rebroadcasts: (Total Running Time: 2:08:10)
Sun 12:30 pm Channel 49 (FOCUS)
Mon 3:00 pm Channel 53 (NATV)
Tue 12:00 am Channel 54 (VIEWS) [HITS Feed]

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The House Special Committee on Vog Effects (SCVE) Informational Briefing on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS.  Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

The House Special Committee on Vog Effects is meeting to receive information on vog and its effects on agriculture.

Topics of discussion will include the impact of vog on agricultural operations, ways to mitigate the effects of vog on crops, and ways to assist farmers affected. The following entities have been invited to participate:

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation
National Weather Service
Big Island Farm Bureau
Hawaii Department of Agriculture
Hawaii Agriculture Research Center
University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative
Hawaii Florist and Shippers Assoc
University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Agricultural Forestry and Natural Resource Management
Big Island Protea Growers Association
Other individual farms
County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development

Rebroadcasts: (Total Running Time: 3:09:54)
7/18/08 Fri 12:00 am Channel 54 (VIEWS) [HITS feed]
7/20/08 Sun 10:00 am Channel 49 (FOCUS)
7/21/08 Mon 10:30 am Channel 54 (VIEWS) - Preempted
7/29/08 Tue 9:00 am Channel 49 (FOCUS) - Added rebroadcast

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Senate Committee TSG

The Senate Committee on Tourism and Government Operations (TSG) and the House Committee on Tourism and Culture (TAC) Informational Briefing on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 beginning at 10:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast dates and times will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

The purpose of this informational briefing is to receive:

1) Information concerning the future of the airline industry in Hawai'i in light of the closing of Aloha Airlines and ATA Airlines and the rising fuel costs and operational expenses; and

2) An accounting of Hawaii Tourism Authority's expenditure of emergency funds in the aftermath of the closing of Aloha and ATA airlines.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 2:40:48)
7/1/08 Tue 12:00 am Channel 54 VIEWS (HITS overnight)
7/1/08 Tue 6:00 pm Channel 49 FOCUS
7/2/08 Wed 10:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS

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The House Special Committee on Vog Effects (SCVE) Informational Briefing on Friday, June 20, 2008 beginning at 9:00 a.m. will be broadcast live Channel 54 (VIEWS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast dates and times will be announced when the information becomes available

Agenda:

The House Special Committee on Vog Effects is meeting to receive information on vog and its effects on public health.

9 a.m. Brief opening remarks
9 - 10 a.m. Vog overview
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Health issues

Topics of discussion will include medical ramifications, air quality, and water quality of catchment systems. The following agencies and organizations have been invited to participate.

U.S. Geological Survey, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
Department of Health
Department of Education
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Department of Defense
County of Hawaii
University of Hawaii at Hilo
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation
American Lung Association
Hawaii Medical Service Association
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii

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The Senate Committee on Education (EDU) and the House Committee on Education (END) Joint Informational Briefing Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

The purpose of this informational briefing is to provide an update on the status of the Department of Education Repair and Maintenance backlog, whole school renovations, and other initiatives to fix schools. The following are invited to participate:

I. Department of Education
II. Department of Budget and Finance

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The Senate Committee on Human Services and Public Housing (HSP) and the House Committee on Human Services and Housing (HSH) Joint Informational Briefing Friday, May 23, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:


The Senate Committee on Human Services and Public Housing and the House Committee on Human Services and Housing will meet to address various issues related to public housing.

The public and legislature will be updated about progress being made to renovate various public housing units and the status of repair and maintenance projects for all public housing projects across the State of Hawai'i will be provided by the Hawai'i Public Housing Authority. There will also be discussion by the Public Housing Tenant Association about concerns they have at the housing project where they reside.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 01:52:25)
5/28/08 Wed 12:00 a.m. VIEWS 54 (HITS OVERNIGHT)
5/29/08 Thu 3:00 p.m.NATV 53
5/30/08 Fri 3:00 p.m. NATV 53

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The Senate Special Investigative Committee on the Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund Management Contract Award (HIC) Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

PURSUANT TO SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2, ESTABLISHING A SENATE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO H2 ENERGY LLC TO MANAGE THE HYDROGEN INVESTMENT CAPITAL SPECIAL FUND IN 2007, WHICH WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ORDERED TO BE RESCINDED.

1. Receiving testimony from the following individuals for which subpoenas were issued:
Dawn Okuhama
Eileen Harada
Aaron Fujioka

2. Decision-making, including decision-making on the issuance of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum, which may occur regarding the compelling of the attendance of witnesses and production of documents.

The Committee may meet in executive session to discuss matters as it deems necessary or as requested by a witness.

No public testimony will be accepted.

Rebroadcasts: (Total Running Time: 4:13:49)
5/28/08Wed4:13 amVIEWS 54 (HITS OVERNIGHT)
5/28/08Wed 12:00 pm NATV 53
5/29/08Thu 11:30 am FOCUS 49

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The House Floor Session on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

Final Reading on numerous bills and Adjournment Sine Die

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 04:55:53)
5/6/08 Tue 9:00 a.m. FOCUS 49
5/9/08 Fri 10:30 a.m. FOCUS 49
5/14/08 Wed 12:00 am VIEW 54 HITS OVERNIGHT

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The Senate Floor Session on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and tape-delayed to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

Final Reading on numerous bills and Adjournment Sine Die

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 05:53:46)
5/5/08 Mon 10:30 a.m. NATV 53
5/7/08 Wed 10:30 a.m. FOCUS 49
5/13/08 Tue 12:00 a.m. VIEW 54 HIT OVERNIGHT

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The Joint Senate-House Investigative Committee on the Bureau of Conveyances Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 30 at 3:00 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and tape-delayed to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 226 (2007), the Joint Senate-House Investigative Committee to investigate the security of recorded documents, private computer access and tampering of such documents, and the operations and management of the Bureau of Conveyances will convene for the purposes of:

Decision-making on the Final Report of the Joint Senate-House Investigative Committee on the Bureau of Conveyances

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time 00:21:33)
5/3/08 Sat 4:00 p.m. Channel 53
5/4/08 Sun 11:00 p.m. Channel 54
5/7/08 Wed 6:04 a.m. Channel 54 (HITS overnight)

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The Senate Special Investigative Committee on the Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund Management Contract Award (HIC) Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

PURSUANT TO SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2, ESTABLISHING A SENATE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO H2 ENERGY LLC TO MANAGE THE HYDROGEN INVESTMENT CAPITAL SPECIAL FUND IN 2007, WHICH WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ORDERED TO BE RESCINDED.

1. Receiving testimony from the following individuals for which subpoenas were issued:
Ken N. Kitamura
Dawn Okuhama
Anna Wenz
Eileen Harada
Priscilla Thompson

2. Decision-making, including decision-making on the issuance of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum, which may occur regarding the compelling of the attendance of witnesses and production of documents.

The Committee may meet in executive session to discuss matters as it deems necessary or as requested by a witness.

No public testimony will be accepted.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time 05:47:43)
5/5/08 Mon 10:00 a.m. Channel 54 HITS
5/8/08 Thu 8:00 a.m. Channel 49 FOCUS
5/9/08 Fri 12:00 a.m. Channel 54 (HITS overnight)

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The Senate Floor Session on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

Final Reading on numerous bills

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The House Floor Session on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and tape-delayed to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

Final Reading on numerous bills

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 06:04:14)
5/2/08 Fri 8:00 a.m. Channel 53 NATV
5/6/08 Tue 11:30 a.m. Channel 53 NATV
5/7/08 Wed 12:00 a.m. Channel 54 (HITS overnight)

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The Senate Committee on Education (EDU) Public Hearing on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

GM 656 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOSHUA J. WINGSTROM, for a term to expire 6-30-2009.

GM 657 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii, Gubernatorial Nominee, HOWARD H. KARR, for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

GM 658 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii, Gubernatorial Nominee, DENNIS I. HIROTA PhD, PE, LPLS, for a term to expire 6-30-2012.

DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:
(Deferred from Wednesday, April 23, 2008)

GM 607 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, ARTEMIO C. BAXA, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

GM 609 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, CATHERINE Y. LAGARETA, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

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The Senate Committee On Judiciary And Labor (JDL) Public Hearing Monday, April 28, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 54 (VIEWS) and tape-delayed to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

JC 1 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the District Court of the Third Circuit, Judicial Nominee ANTHONY K. BARTHOLOMEW.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 01:02:51)
5/2/08 Fri 9:00 a.m. VIEWS 54
5/3/08 Sat 7:30 p.m. FOCUS 49
5/6/08 Tue 2:50 a.m. VIEWS 54 HITS OVERNIGHT

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The Senate Committee on Education (EDU) Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

GM 609 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, CATHERINE Y. LAGARETA, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING (Deferred from April 18, 2008):

GM 608 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, CARL A. CARLSON JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

GM 572 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, CORRINE H. AKAU, for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

GM 610 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, TEENA M. RASMUSSEN, for a term to expire 6-30-2012.

GM 611 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, HARVEY S. TAJIRI, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

GM 607 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, ARTEMIO C. BAXA, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 01:45:28)
4/25/08 Fri 9:30 a.m. FOCUS 49
4/28/08 Mon 1:30 p.m. FOCUS 49
4/29/08 Tue 12:00 a.m. VIEW 54 HITS OVERNIGHT

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The Senate Committee on Transportation and International Affairs (TIA) and Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing (CPH) on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

HB 2250, HD1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes a statutory scheme for the regulation of Hawaii inter-island air carriers; provided that federal legislation is enacted to permit implementation. (HB2250 HD1)

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 00:36:02)
4/22/08 Tue 6:00 p.m. Channel 49 FOCUS
4/23/08 Wed 12:00 a.m. Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
4/23/08 Wed 9:30 a.m. Channel 49 FOCUS

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The Senate Committee on Education (EDU) Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 1:15pm will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

GM 574 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT J. NANIOLE, for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

GM 578 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JANICE Y. SHISHIDO, for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

GM 610 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, TEENA M. RASMUSSEN, for a term to expire 6-30-2012.

GM 611 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, HARVEY S. TAJIRI, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S): (Deferred from Wednesday, April 9, 2008)

GM 607 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, ARTEMIO C. BAXA, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 01:22:52)
4/19/08 Sat 9:00 am NATV 53
4/21/08 Mon 1:30 pm FOCUS 49
4/22/08 Tue 12:00 am VIEW 54 HITS OVERNIGHT

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The Senate Committee on Education (EDU) Public Hearing on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

GM 608 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, CARL A. CARLSON JR., for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

GM 530 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Medical Education Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, GARY K. KAJIWARA, for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

GM 572 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, CORRINE H. AKAU, for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

GM 573 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, DONOVAN M. DELA CRUZ, for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

GM 575 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, LORI A.Y. TAKAO, for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

GM 576 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Commission for National and Community Service, Gubernatorial Nominee, ELIZA V. TALBOT, for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

GM 577 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERRY L. HOLCK, for a term to expire 6-30-2011.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 01:10:27)
4/17/08 Thu 8:00 am Channel 53 NATV
4/18/08 Fri 12:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
4/19/08 Sat 7:00 pm Channel 49 FOCUS

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The Senate Special Investigative Committee on the Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund Management Contract Award (HIC) Public Hearing on Thursday, April 10 at 1:30 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS.; Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

PURSUANT TO SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2, ESTABLISHING A SENATE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO H2 ENERGY LLC TO MANAGE THE HYDROGEN INVESTMENT CAPITAL SPECIAL FUND IN 2007, WHICH WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ORDERED TO BE RESCINDED.

1. Receiving testimony from the following individuals, for whom subpoenas were issued:
Ken N. Kitamura
Maurice H. Kaya
Jia Lin Sun
John A. Chock

2. Decision-making on the correspondence to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.

3. Decision-making, including decision-making on the issuance of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum, which may occur regarding the compelling of the attendance of witnesses and production of documents.

The Committee may meet in executive session to discuss matters as it deems necessary or as requested by a witness.

No public testimony will be accepted.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time 09:19:27)
4/16/08 Wed 12:41 am Channel 54 (HITS Pt. 1, running time 5:50:49)
4/17/08 Thu 3:04 am Channel 54 (HITS Pt. 2, running time 3:28:28)
4/17/08 Thu 9:30 am Channel 49 FOCUS
4/22/08 Tue 8:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS

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The Senate Committee on Education (EDU) Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS.; Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

GM 607 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Regents of the University of Hawai'i, Gubernatorial Nominee, ARTEMIO C. BAXA, for a term to expire 6-30-2013.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 00:41:17)
4/12/08 Sat 10:00 am NATV 53
4/13/08 Sun 11:00 pm FOCUS 49
4/16/08 Wed 12:00 am VIEWS 54 HITS OVERNIGHT

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The Senate Floor Session on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

Third Reading on numerous bills

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 02:46:10)
4/11/08 Fri 1:00 pm Channel 49 FOCUS
4/12/08 Sat 12:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
4/14/08 Mon 12:01 pm Channel 54 HITS

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The House Floor Session on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and tape-delayed to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

Third Reading on numerous bills

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 06:22:38)
4/15/08 Tue 12:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
4/15/08 Tue 8:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS
4/16/08 Wed 8:00 am Channel 53 NATV

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The House Committee on Agriculture (AGR) Public Hearing on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

The following measure(s) were previously heard on March 19, 2008, 9:00am. NO PUBLIC TESTIMONY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

SB 958, SD1, HD1 RELATING TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS.
Imposes a 10-year moratorium on developing, testing, propagating, cultivating, growing, and raising genetically engineered taro in the State. (HD1)

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time 00:17:59)
4/9/08 Wed 12:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
4/9/08 Wed 8:00 am Channel 54 HITS
4/10/08 Thu 7:30 pm Channel 49 FOCUS

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The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Taxation (EDT) Informational Briefing on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

2008 Update on Hawaii's Growing Dual-Use Industry

Last year, Hawaii congressional staff and dual-use companies reported on the growth of this industry, which has brought over $4 billion in federal R&D, testing and evaluation dollars into Hawaii's economy. It's been the fastest-growing segment of Hawaii's tech industry, with over 739% growth in contracts, and 73% growth in grants in recent years. The legislature encouraged further growth by adopting Act 267, SLH 2007, to supplement federal grants awarded by CEROS and HTDV to Hawaii companies. This year's panelists include:

Ian Kitajima, Dual Use Network
Bill Kaneko, Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs
John Chock, Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation
Pat Sullivan, Hoana Medical/Oceanit
Tom Cooper, Kauai Economic Development Board
Keith Matsumoto, Hawaii Technology Development Venture
Chris Lee, Academy for Creative Media

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 01:34:00)
4/8/08 Tue 8:00 am Channel 53 NATV
4/9/08 Wed 12:17 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
4/10/08 Thu 8:00 am Channel 53 NATV

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The House Committee on Transportation (TRN), House Committee on Tourism & Culture (TAC), and House Committee on Labor and Public Employment (LAB) Informational Briefing on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:


This informational briefing is being scheduled to discuss the latest information on the Aloha Airlines bankruptcy case, its impact on the State, and transitional, short-term and long-term plans to address:

Impact on Inter-island travel and service to consumers
Impact on local, national and international tourism
Impact on employees, including unemployment benefits and workforce assistance

The following individuals have been invited to participate:

Barry Fukunaga, Chief of Staff, Governor's Office
Brennan Morioka, Director of the Department of Transportation
Brian Sekiguchi, Deputy Director, Department of Transportation - Airports Division
Blaine Miyasato, Vice President, Customer Service, Hawaiian Airlines
Marsha Wienert, Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
Robert Shore, Economist, Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
Rex Johnson, President, Hawaii Tourism Authority
Murray Towill, President, Hawaii Hotel Association
Darwin Ching, Director, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Wayne Wakeman, Airlines Pilots

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time 02:17:11)
4/8/08 Tue 12:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
4/9/08 Wed 12:00 pm Channel 53 NATV
4/12/08 Sat 1:30 pm Channel 53 NATV

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The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs (AHW), Senate Committee on Education (EDU), Senate Committee on Economic Development and Taxation (EDT) and Senate Committee on Water and Land (WTL) Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. - and the 1:45 p.m. Senate Committee on Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs (AHW), Senate Committee on Public Safety (PBS), and Senate Committee on Tourism and Government Operations (TSG) Public Hearing that immediately follows -- will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

EDU/AHW/EDT/WTL

SCR 235 REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT MANOA EXPAND UPON A MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM IN APPLIED ARCHAEOLOGY, THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I AT HILO ESTABLISH A GRADUATE PROGRAM IN CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, AND THAT THE STATE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION DIVISION REVIVE ITS ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKING GROUP.

SR 120 RECOGNIZING AND ACKNOWLEDGING SEPTEMBER 2ND OF EVERY YEAR AS QUEEN LILIU'OKALANI'S BIRTHDAY IN THE STATE OF HAWAI'I, A NON-STATE HOLIDAY, AND COMMEMORATING QUEEN LILIU'OKALANI FOR HER OUTSTANDING COURAGE AND DEDICATION TO HER PEOPLE IN THE FACE OF OPPRESSION.

PBS/AHW

SCR 123 REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY IN HAWAII OF COMMUNITY-BASED AND WORK CAMP ALTERNATIVES TO MAINLAND PRISONS.

AHW/TSG

SCR 207 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO HAVE ALL SIGNS AT THE STATE CAPITOL PRINTED IN ENGLISH AND HAWAIIAN

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 03:59:35)
4/8/08 Tue 8:00 am Channel 53 NATV

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The Senate Committee on Water and Land (WTL), Senate Committee on Intergovernmental and Military Affairs (IGM), and Senate Committee on Energy and Environment (ENE) Public Hearing that was originally broadcast on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 2:45 p.m. will be rebroadcast at the dates and times listed below:

Agenda:

WTL
GM 425 Gubernatorial Nominee, MELISSA TEVES PAVLICEK, for a term to expire 6-30-2012.

GM 430 Gubernatorial Nominee, RON AGOR, for a term to expire 6-30-2012.

GM 258 Gubernatorial Nominee, ABBEY SETH MAYER, for a term to expire 12-06-2010

WTL/IGM/ENE

HB 1037, HD1 RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.

WTL ONLY
SCR 147 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO REGULARLY CONSULT WITH HO'OLAULIMA IA KAWAI NUI TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND MAINTAIN THE NATURAL, CULTURAL, AND SCENIC RESOURCES OF KAWAI NUI MARSH.

GM 486 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Land Use Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, LISA M. JUDGE, for a term to expire 6-30-2012.

SCR 144 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OFFICE OF PLANNING, LAND USE COMMISSION, HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO SUPPORT AND FURTHER THE DESIGNATION OF GALBRAITH LANDS AS IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS, AND PRESERVE AND PERPETUATE THEM AS AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 02:01:35)
4/4/08 Fri 3:59 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
4/4/08 Fri 1:00 pm Channel 54 HITS
4/6/08 Sun 8:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS

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The Senate Floor Session on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and tape-delayed to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

Floor Presentation - Education Week

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 00:33:42)
4/1/08 Tue 1:28 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
4/2/08 Wed 8:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS
4/3/08 Thu 8:00 pm Channel 49 FOCUS

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The House Floor Session on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

Floor Presentation - Education Week - Part II

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 00:54:39)
4/1/08 Tue 2:02 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
4/2/08 Wed 8:00 am Channel 53 NATV
4/5/08 Sat 3:30 pm Channel 54 HITS

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The Senate Special Investigative Committee on the Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund Management Contract Award (HIC) Public Hearing on Thursday, March 27 at 1:15 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and tape-delayed to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

PURSUANT TO SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2, ESTABLISHING A SENATE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO H2 ENERGY LLC TO MANAGE THE HYDROGEN INVESTMENT CAPITAL SPECIAL FUND IN 2007, WHICH WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ORDERED TO BE RESCINDED.

1. Discuss procedural matters for future hearings, including securing the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents.

2. Decision-making, including decision-making on the issuance of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum, may occur regarding items on the agenda.

The Committee may meet in executive session to discuss matters as it deems necessary or as requested by a witness.

No public testimony will be accepted.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 00:32:26)
4/1/08 Tue 12:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
4/1/08 Tue 8:00 am Channel 53 NATV
4/3/08 Thu 9:00 pm Channel 49 FOCUS

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The House Floor Session on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

Floor Presentation - Education Week - Part I

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 00:56:27)
4/1/08 Tue 12:32 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
4/1/08 Tue 8:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS
4/2/08 Wed 11:00 pm Channel 49 FOCUS

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The Senate Committee on Human Services and Public Housing (HSP) Public Hearing that was originally broadcast on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. will be rebroadcast at the dates and times listed below:

Agenda:

SCR 200 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE HAWAII CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 03:59:35)
4/8/08 Tue 2:51 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
4/9/08 Wed 8:00 am Channel 53 NATV
4/10/08 Thu 8:00 pm Channel 49 FOCUS

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The Senate Special Investigative Committee on the Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund Management Contract Award (HIC) Public Hearing on Saturday, March 22 at 1:30 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

PURSUANT TO SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2, ESTABLISHING A SENATE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO H2 ENERGY LLC TO MANAGE THE HYDROGEN INVESTMENT CAPITAL SPECIAL FUND IN 2007, WHICH WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ORDERED TO BE RESCINDED.

1. Receiving testimony from the following individuals for whom subpoenas were issued:
Louise Mott
Wanda Ino
Eileen Harada

2. Decision-making, including decision-making on the issuance of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum, which may occur regarding the compelling of the attendance of witnesses and production of documents.

The Committee may meet in executive session to discuss matters as it deems necessary or as requested by a witness.

No public testimony will be accepted.

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The Senate Special Investigative Committee on the Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund Management Contract Award (HIC) Public Hearing on Thursday, March 20 at 1:15 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

PURSUANT TO SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2, ESTABLISHING A SENATE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO H2 ENERGY LLC TO MANAGE THE HYDROGEN INVESTMENT CAPITAL SPECIAL FUND IN 2007, WHICH WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ORDERED TO BE RESCINDED.

1. Receiving testimony from the following individuals for which subpoenas were issued:
Maurice H. Kaya
Aaron Fujioka
Mark K. Anderson

2. Decision-making, including decision-making on the issuance of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum, which may occur regarding the compelling of the attendance of witnesses and production of documents.
The Committee may meet in executive session to discuss matters as it deems necessary or as requested by a witness.

No public testimony will be accepted.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 05:17:10)
3/25/08 Tue 8:00 am NATV 53
3/26/08 Wed 11:30 am NATV 53
3/31/08 Mon 12:00 am VIEW 54 (HITS OVERNIGHT)

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The House Committee on Agriculture (AGR) Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 19 at 9:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

SB 958, SD1, HD1 RELATING TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS.
Imposes a 10-year moratorium on developing, testing, propagating, cultivating, growing, and raising genetically engineered taro in the State. (HD1)

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 07:52:06)
3/21/08 Fri 9:00 am NATV 53
3/26/08 Wed 12:00 am VIEW 54 *(PART 1 HITS OVERNIGHT)
3/27/08 Thu 12:00 am VIEW 54 *(PART 2 HITS OVERNIGHT)
3/28/08 Fri 8:30 am VIEW 54

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The Senate Committee On Human Services and Public Housing (HSP) Public Hearing Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

HB 473, HD2 RELATING TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES.
Appropriates funds to the Bridge to Hope Program to accommodate new federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program first-to-work students to enable them to pursue education activities beyond the new two-year federal limit. Makes other clarifying amendments. (HB473 HD2)

HB 1475, HD2 RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
Establishes provisions for a $50 monthly personal allowance for residents of certain care homes. Appropriates funds. (HB1475 HD2)

HB 2511, HD1 RELATING TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
Provides qualified rental assistance applicants up to 90 days to find a qualified rental dwelling. (HB2511 HD1)

HB 2665, HD1 RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii public housing authority to include as part of a request for proposals for the construction or renovation of a public housing project a price preference or scoring bonus for a person who proposes to concurrently redevelop adjacent real property. (HB2665 HD1)

HB 3140 MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Emergency appropriation in general funds for fiscal year 2007-2008 to repay the department of budget and finance for a loan made to cover payroll and risk management costs for liability insurance for fiscal year 2006-2007, and to address a critical funding shortfall for operational costs of its public housing programs for fiscal year 2007-2008.

HB 2062, HD1 RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.
Allows persons eligible to receive Medicaid funds for care at nursing home facilities to remain at home and receive home and community-based long-term care. (HB2062 HD1)

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time 00:48:42)
3/22/08 Sat 2:00 pm NATV 53
3/23/08 Sun 1:30 pm FOCUS 49
3/25/08 Tue 2:42 am VIEW 54 (HITS OVERNIGHT)

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The Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing (CPH) and Senate Committee On Judiciary And Labor (JDL) Public Hearing Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

HB 2302, HD2 RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Permits the registrar of the bureau of conveyances to accept electronic documents with electronic signatures for recording. Requires the judiciary to study what effect electronic recording may have on the adjudication of land court applications, determine permissible uses for electronic recording, and report its findings to the legislature prior to 2009 regular session. (HB2302 HD2)

HB 3085, HD2 RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION.
Reorganizes and resolves inconsistencies, gaps, and ambiguities in the law relating to registration and protection of trademarks, tradenames, and service marks. (HB3085 HD2)

CPH ONLY:

HB 2151, HD1 RELATING TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE.
Forms a captive insurance company to provide medical malpractice insurance to self-employed medical doctors. (HB2151 HD1)

HB 2527, HD1 RELATING TO SMART GROWTH.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a system of greenways and trails. Requires the Office of Planning to coordinate smart growth planning. Effective 07/01/2020. (HB2527 HD1)

Note: The following bill was heard on 03-11-08. Decision Making Only. No testimony will be accepted for this bill.

HB 330, HD1 RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
Makes a third and subsequent conviction for prostitution and loitering to engage in or advance prostitution a class C felony. (HB330 HD1)

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 01:00:01)
3/23/08 Sun 12:30 pm FOCUS 49
3/24/08 Mon 8:00 am FOCUS 49
3/25/08 Tue 1:42 am VIEW 54 (HITS OVERNIGHT)

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The Senate Committee On Judiciary And Labor (JDL) Public Hearing Monday, March 17, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

HB 2700, HD1 RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for FY 2008-2009.

HB 2386 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires an employer to pay temporary total disability benefits regardless of whether the employer controverts the right to benefits. Specifies that the employee's ability to return to work is to be decided by the employee's treating physician.

HB 2387, HD1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes payment of the examinations from the special compensation fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 07/01/2059. (HB2387 HD1)

HB 2388, HD1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires the employer to continue medical services to an injured employee despite disputes over whether treatment should be continued, until the director of labor and industrial relations decides whether treatment should be continued. (HB2388 HD1)

HB 2974, HD2 RELATING TO LABOR.
Certifies entities as exclusive representatives absent an election where no other representatives are certified as the exclusive representatives. Requires immediate collective bargaining between parties once entities are certified as exclusive representatives. Effective 07/01/2008. (HB2974 HD2)

HB 3422, HD2 RELATING TO SURCHARGE FOR INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES.
Increases indigent legal services funding by increasing the surcharge on initial filing fees for civil actions. (HB3422 HD2)

HB 3002, HD1 RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
Makes a third and subsequent conviction for prostitution a class C felony when the offense is committed by a person who pays, or offers or agrees to pay, a fee for sex with another person. (HB3002 HD1)

Note: The following bill was heard on 03-11-08. Decision Making Only. No testimony will be accepted for this bill.
HB 330, HD1 RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
Makes a third and subsequent conviction for prostitution and loitering to engage in or advance prostitution a class C felony. (HB330 HD1)

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 01:42:51)
3/20/08 Thu 10:00 am NATV 53
3/23/08 Sun 10:30 am FOCUS 49
3/25/08 Tue 12:00 am VIEW 54 (HITS OVERNIGHT)

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The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs (AHW), Senate Committee on Water and Land (WTL), and Senate Committee on Judiciary and Labor (JDL) Public Hearing Monday, March 17, 2008 at 2:45 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

HB 2704, HD2 RELATING TO HA`IKU VALLEY.
Establishes the Ha'iku Valley cultural preserve commission to exercise policy and management oversight of the Ha'iku Valley cultural preserve. (HB2704 HD2)

HB 266, HD2 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Conveys certain parcels of real property and transfers cash to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs as part of the State's obligations to native Hawaiians under Article XII, sections 4 and 6, of the Hawaii Constitution. (HB266 HD2)

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 05:03:06)
3/21/08 Fri 9:30 am FOCUS 49
3/24/08 Mon 12:00 am VIEW 54 (HITS OVERNIGHT)
3/26/08 Wed 10:00 am FOCUS 49

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The Senate Special Investigative Committee on the Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund Management Contract Award (HIC) Public Hearing on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

PURSUANT TO SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2, ESTABLISHING A SENATE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO H2 ENERGY LLC TO MANAGE THE HYDROGEN INVESTMENT CAPITAL SPECIAL FUND IN 2007, WHICH WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ORDERED TO BE RESCINDED.

1. Receiving testimony from the following individuals for which subpoenas were issued:
Jay M. Fidell
Priscilla Thompson

2. Decision-making, including decision-making on the issuance of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum, which may occur regarding the compelling of the attendance of witnesses and production of documents.

The Committee may meet in executive session to discuss matters as it deems necessary or as requested by a witness.

No public testimony will be accepted.

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The Senate Committee on Ways and Means (WAM) Public Hearing on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 54 (VIEW) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

Update on State Financial Plan and Supplemental Budget: Ms. Georgina Kawamura, Director, Department of Budget and Finance, will present an update of the Administration's Financial Plan and Supplemental Budget.


9:55 a.m. Agendas

The following measure was previously heard in its subject matter committee. For this decision-making, only written comments will be accepted; no oral testimony will be accepted:

HB 3161 MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Appropriation of general funds for fiscal year 2007-2008 to pay current, essential vendors, reduce accounts payable, and allow operation and provision of current levels of service in Hawaii Health Systems Corporation's facilities.

HB 3037 MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR ELECTRICITY, SEWER, REFUSE, AND INSURANCE PREMIUM PAYMENTS.
Appropriates $271,852 from the Stadium Special Fund to pay fiscal year 2007-2008 increases in electricity, sewer, refuse, and insurance premium payments for Aloha Stadium.

10:00 a.m. Agenda

HB 118 RELATING TO STATE BONDS.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article XII, section 13 of state constitution to declare that issuance of authorized bonds will not cause debt limit to be exceeded.

HB 2323, HD2 RELATING TO BEACHES.
Establishes the Resort Beach Restoration Fund as a sub-account of the Beach Restoration Special Fund. Allows a capped amount of funds from the Tourism Special Fund to be transferred to the Resort Beach Restoration Fund. Appropriates moneys from the Resort Beach Restoration Fund to pay for visitor area resort beach restoration projects in the state, including Gray's beach and Kaanapali beach. (HB2323 HD2)

HB 2908 RELATING TO AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS.
Requires the Auditor to submit an annual report to the Legislature identifying all audit recommendations more than one year old that have not been implemented. Requires all affected agencies notified by the Auditor that an audit recommendation more than one year old has not been implemented to submit a written report to the Auditor, the Senate President, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives explaining why the recommendation was not implemented and the estimated date of implementation. Requires each department, office or agency, or political subdivision subject to an audit to provide updates on the implementation of the Auditor's recommendations at intervals prescribed by the Auditor.

HB 3038 MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR ELECTRICITY PAYMENTS STATEWIDE.
Appropriates $1.0 million in general funds to pay statewide increases in electricity payments for fiscal year 2007-2008.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 01:31:00)
3/17/08 Mon 1:00 pm Channel 49 FOCUS
3/18/08 Tue 3:51 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
3/19/08 Wed 2:30 pm Channel 53 NATV

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The Senate Committee on Education (EDU), Senate Committee on Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs (AHW), and Senate Committee on Energy and Environment (ENE) Public Hearing on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 54 (VIEWS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

AHW/EDU

HB 935, HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to pay for the increased costs of, and to attract federal funding for, statewide technical assistance provided to the aquaculture industry through the University of Hawaii Sea Grant Extension Service. (HB935 HD2)

HB 3309, HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Makes an appropriation to the college of tropical agriculture and human resources to move the agribusiness incubator and Poamoho station projects and personnel to a site in Kunia. (HB3309 HD1)

HB 2045 RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A GLOBAL YOUTH CENTER.
Establishes a global youth center under the University of Hawaii.

HB 2163, HD2 RELATING TO COMPTROLLER SUPERVISION OF ACCOUNTS.
Limits the University of Hawaii's duty to preaudit all proposed payments to those that amount to $10,000 or more. (HB2163 HD2)

HB 2245, HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes the transfer of all university funds, with the exception of general funds, into the University of Hawaii Commercial Enterprises Revolving Fund to finance the establishment of new enterprises. (HB2245 HD1)

HB 2521, HD2 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires 1 percent of general revenues accrued from July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2014, to be deposited into the newly-created University of Hawaii Repair and Maintenance Special Account for the repair and maintenance of UH facilities. Expresses the Legislature's intent to authorize and appropriate, in each fiscal year of the fiscal period July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2014, at least an additional $50,000,000 in general obligation bonds for the repair and maintenance of UH facilities. Provides that, if the $50,000,000 in bonds is not appropriated in a fiscal year, general excise tax revenues to make up the shortfall shall be automatically transferred to the special account. States that the appropriations of special account moneys and general obligation bond funds shall be in lump sums so that UH has the discretion to identify the repair and maintenance projects that should be funded. Appropriates $50,000,000 from the special account in fiscal year 2008-2009 for the repair and maintenance of UH facilities. Authorizes and appropriates $50,000,000 in general obligation bonds for the repair and maintenance of UH facilities.

HB 2978, HD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the funding formula task force to develop an equitable, consistent, and responsive funding formula for the distribution of fiscal resources throughout the UH system, with the assistance of an independent consultant. Makes a one-time appropriation of funds to supplement the base operational budgets of UH campuses that have demonstrated a significant increase in enrollment. (HB2978 HD1)

HB 3226, HD3 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Clarifies that the name of the candidate advisory council is the "Regents Candidate Advisory Council". Requires a UH Board of Regents member, except the student member, to reside in the geographic area represented by the member. Requires the Governor to notify in writing the Council of vacancies on the BOR within 10 days of receiving notification that a BOR member is resigning or has died, or of removal by the Governor. Requires the submission of candidates within 60 days of a vacancy on the BOR that arises by resignation, death, or removal by the Governor. Clarifies that the Council is to submit the names of candidates to the Governor. Makes confidential information concerning potential candidates that is not of public record; provided that information relating to a candidate who is appointed by the Governor shall be disclosed. Appropriates funds to establish a permanent administrative position for the Council.

HB 3398, HD3 RELATING TO FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii system to provide Philippine language and Filipino-American studies courses systemwide. Appropriates funds. (HB3398 HD3)

SCR 75 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF REMOVING ENROLLMENT CAPS AT CAMPUSES WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.

EDU/ENE

HB 2166, HD1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to finance energy conservation and renewable energy measures to make Saunders Hall at the University of Hawaii a campus and community model of sustainability and energy conservation. Effective 07/01/2020. (HB2166 HD1)

ENE/EDU

HB 2510, HD2 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to contract with the UH for a study to modernize Hawaii's EIS process. (HB2510 HD2)

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 01:31:00)
3/17/08 Mon 1:00 pm Channel 49 FOCUS
3/18/08 Tue 3:51 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
3/19/08 Wed 2:30 pm Channel 53 NATV

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The Senate Special Investigative Committee on the Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund Management Contract Award (HIC) Public Hearing Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:
PURSUANT TO SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2, ESTABLISHING A SENATE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO H2 ENERGY LLC TO MANAGE THE HYDROGEN INVESTMENT CAPITAL SPECIAL FUND IN 2007, WHICH WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ORDERED TO BE RESCINDED.

1. Receiving testimony from the following individuals for which subpoenas were issued:
Jay M. Fidell
Priscilla Thompson
Theodore E. Liu

2. Decision-making, including decision-making on the issuance of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum, which may occur regarding the compelling of the attendance of witnesses and production of documents.

The Committee may meet in executive session to discuss matters as it deems necessary or as requested by a witness.

No public testimony will be accepted.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 05:45:05)
3/18/08 Tue 8:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS
3/20/08 Thu 12:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)

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A series of Senate Public Hearings will be broadcast back-to back on Thursday, March 13, 2008, beginning at 1:15 pm. They are: the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Taxation (EDT) and Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing (CPH) Public Hearing at 1:15 p.m., the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Taxation (EDT) and Senate Committee on Education (EDU) Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m., the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Taxation (EDT) Public Hearings at 1:40 p.m. and 2:05 p.m., and the 2:45 p.m. hearing of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs (AHW), the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Taxation (EDT), the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing (CPH), and the Senate Committee on Water and Land (WTL). The hearings will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 53 (NATV) and tape-delayed to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.

Agenda:

EDT/CPH

HB 2040 RELATING TO HAWAII'S ECONOMY.
Authorizes an independent study and analysis of Hawaii's economy, including recommendations for public policy changes that will begin to address the cost of living, affordability, and