January 13, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Opening Day Ceremonies of the Hawaii House Of Representatives on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 9:45 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.
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January 20, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means (WAM) and the House Committee on Finance (FIN) Informational Briefing on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 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:
Governor Lingle's Financial Plan
On January 9, 2009, the Council on Revenues reduced revenue projections for fiscal year 2009, 2010, and 2011. As a result of the revised revenue projections, the projected budget shortfall will increase by about $630 million. This brings the total projected revenue shortfall to $1.8 billion by June 30, 2011 (the end of fiscal year 2011).
Budget Director, Georgina Kawamura, will brief the Joint Committee on the Governor's revised financial plan to meet this revised budget shortfall.
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January 20, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The House Committee on Finance (FIN) Informational Briefing on Thursday, January 22, 2009, 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:
Department of Transportation
General Administration TRN 995
Airports
Honolulu International Airport TRN 102
General Aviation TRN 104
Hilo International Airport TRN 111
Kona International Airport at Ke'ahole TRN 114
Waimea - Kohala Airport TRN 116
Upolu Airport TRN 118
Kahului Airport TRN 131
Hana Airport TRN 133
Kapalua Airport TRN 135
Molokai Airport TRN 141
Kalaupapa Airport TRN 143
Lanai Airport TRN 151
Lihue Airport TRN 161
Port Allen Airport TRN 163
Airports Administration TRN 195
Harbors
Honolulu Harbor TRN 301
Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor TRN 303
Hilo Harbor TRN 311
Kawaihae Harbor TRN 313
Kahului Harbor TRN 331
**Hana Harbor TRN 333
Kaunakakai Harbor TRN 341
Kaumalapau Harbor TRN 351
Nawiliwili Harbor TRN 361
Port Allen Harbor TRN 363
Harbors Administration TRN 395
Highways
Oahu Highways TRN 501
Hawaii Highways TRN 511
Maui Highways TRN 531
Molokai Highways TRN 541
Lanai Highways TRN 551
Kauai Highways TRN 561
Highways Administration TRN 595
Highway Safety TRN 597
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January 20, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The House Committee on Education (EDN) and the Senate Committee on Education and Housing (EDH) Informational Briefing on Friday, January 23, 2009, 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 Department of Education. The following parties are invited to participate:
I. Public Library Services
II. Board of Education
III. Charter Schools
IV. Department of Education
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January 22, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The House Committee on Finance (FIN) Informational Briefing on Friday, January 23, 2009, 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:
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Workforce Development Program LBR 111
Workforce Development Council LBR 135
Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Program LBR 143
Wage Standard Program LBR 152
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission LBR 153
Hawaii Labor Relations Board LBR 161
Unemployment Compensation Program LBR 171
Disability Compensation Program LBR 183
Office of Language Access LBR 316
Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board LBR 812
Employment Security Appeals Referees' Office LBR 871
Data Gathering, Research, and Analysis LBR 901
General Administration LBR 902
Hawaii Career (Kokua) Information Delivery System LBR 905
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Cable Television CCA 102
Consumer Advocate for Communication, Utilities, and Transportation
Services CCA 103
Financial Institution Services CCA 104
Professional and Vocational Licensing CCA 105
Insurance Regulatory Services CCA 106
Office of Consumer Protection CCA 110
Business Registration and Securities Regulation CCA 111
Regulated Industries Complaints Office CCA 112
General Support CCA 191
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January 22, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The House Committee on Finance (FIN) Informational Briefing on Friday, January 23, 2009, at 1:30 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:
Department of Defense
Amelioration of Physical Disasters DEF 110
Services to Veterans DEF 112
Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy DEF 114
Department of Human Resources Development
Workforce Attraction, Selection, Classification, and Effectiveness HRD 102
Support Services - Human Resources Development HRD 191
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January 22, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means (WAM) Informational Briefing on Thursday, January 22, 3 at 1:30 p.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:
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
Strategic Marketing and Support BED 100
Statewide Land Use Management BED 103
Creative Industries Division BED 105
Foreign Trade Zone BED 107
Tourism BED 113
Strategic Industries BED 120
Economic Planning and Research BED 130
General Support for Economic Development BED 142
High Technology Development Corporation BED 143
Statewide Planning and Coordination BED 144
Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation BED 145
Natural Energy Lab of Hawaii Authority BED 146
Hawaii Community Development Authority BED 150
Aloha Tower Development Corporation BED 151
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation BED 160
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January 22, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The House Committee on Housing (HSG) Informational Briefing on Friday, January 23, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 52 (OAHU) and tape delayed 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 for the House Committee on Housing to hear from entities involved with Kuhio Park Terrace property and management. This will include but not be limited to information related to providers and sub-providers of services, repairs and maintenance back logs, evictions policy and procedures, waitlist, collections, rents in arrears and the implementation of house rules.
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January 22, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Governor's State of the State Address on Monday, January 26, 2009, at 10:00 a.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.
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January 23, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule
The Senate Committee on Energy and Environment (ENE) and the Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection (CPN) Informational Briefing, which was originally broadcast on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Agenda:
The purpose of this informational briefing is to investigate the island-wide power outage on O'ahu on December 26, 2008:
Presentation by the Hawaii Restaurant Association
Presentation by the Hawaii Food Industry Association
Presentation by the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
Presentation by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii
Presentation by the Consumer Advocate
Presentation by the Public Utilities Commission
Presentation by Hawaiian Electric Company:
Rebroadcasts (02:51:02:35)
o 1/27/09 Tue 12:03 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
o 1/28/09 Wed 6:00 pm Channel 49
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January 23, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule
Opening Day Ceremonies of the Hawaii House Of Representatives, which was originally broadcast on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 9:45 a.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Rebroadcasts (03:08:30:28)
o 1/26/09 Mon 2:00 pm Channel 53
o 1/28/09 Wed 2:23 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
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January 23, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule
Opening Day Ceremonies of the Hawaii State Senate, which was originally broadcast on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 9:55 a.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Rebroadcasts (02:20:15:00)
o 1/26/09 Mon 11:30 am Channel 53
o 1/28/09 Wed 12:03 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
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January 23, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means (WAM) and the House Committee on Finance (FIN) Informational Briefing, which was originally broadcast on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Agenda:
Governor Lingle's Financial Plan
On January 9, 2009, the Council on Revenues reduced revenue projections for fiscal year 2009, 2010, and 2011. As a result of the revised revenue projections, the projected budget shortfall will increase by about $630 million. This brings the total projected revenue shortfall to $1.8 billion by June 30, 2011 (the end of fiscal year 2011).
Budget Director, Georgina Kawamura, briefed the Joint Committee on the Governor's revised financial plan to meet this revised budget shortfall.
Rebroadcasts (01:50:51:27)
o 1/26/09 Mon 9:30 am Channel 53
o 1/27/09 Tue 2:54 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
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January 23, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Senate Committee on Health (HTH), Senate Committee on Energy and Environment (ENE) and the House Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection (EEP) Informational Briefing on Monday, January 26, 2009, at 2:45 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:
The purpose of this joint legislative informational briefing is to update the Committee on Health and Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection by providing an overview of the history of the existing state water quality standards and current condition of the City and County of Honolulu's treatment facilities at the Sand Island and Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plants. The informational briefing will also discuss how the existing state water quality standards differ from the water quality standards that are currently recommended by the EPA and the DOH and the delay in updating and correcting the existing water quality standard affects for the City and County of Honolulu and its residents.
The following state and county agencies have been invited to participate and provide insight on the subject matter:
City and County of Honolulu - Mayor Mufi Hannenmann
Carrie Okinaga
State Department of Health - Lawrence Lau and Alec Wong
The following individuals have also been invited to present information to the committees:
Dr. James Kumagai - Environmental Management
Dr. Hans Krock - (Professor of Ocean Engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Dr. Fujioka - (Professor of Water Resources at University of Hawaii at Manoa)
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January 23, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The House Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection (EEP) and the Senate Committee on Energy & Environment (ENE) Informational Briefing on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 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:
The purpose of this informational briefing is to receive presentations on the following initiative and agreement related to energy:
Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative
In January 2008 a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the State of Hawaii and the U.S. Department of Energy. This agreement created the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, which seeks to transform Hawaii's energy portfolio into a predominately renewable energy mix, moving away from Hawaii's over-reliance on imported fossil fuels. Under the agreement, Hawaii is positioned to become the testing ground for a portfolio of renewable and efficient energy technologies, pioneering financial, policy, and business models that can be replicated throughout the United States.
Elements of the MOU include: planning for the “structural transformation” needed to help Hawaii develop renewable sources of energy and utilize energy efficiency; fostering financial and policy innovations; supporting public acceptance and awareness of renewable energy technologies; and building a workforce to create and sustain a “clean energy economy.”
Presenters:
Bill Parks, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Research & Development,
U.S. Department of Energy
Jennifer Goto Sabas, Chief of Staff, Office of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye
Mary Werner, Manager of Integration Deployment, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Ralph Braccio, Booz Allen Hamilton
Energy Agreement Between State of Hawaii, Consumer Advocate and Hawaiian Electric Companies
On October 20, 2008, an agreement was reached by the above parties stemming from months of discussions and work on the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative. The agreement seeks to reduce the process of moving the state forward to a clean energy driven economy by accelerating regulatory changes.
Presenter:
Robbie Alm, Executive Vice President-Public Affairs, Hawaiian Electric Company
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January 23, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Senate Committee on Human Services (HMS) and the House Committee on Human Services (HUS) Informational Briefing on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 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:
HMS 206 Federal Assistance Payments
HMS 211 Cash Support for Families - Self-Sufficiency
HMS 212 Cash Support for Aged, Blind, and Disabled Individuals
HMS 224 Homeless Services
HMS 236 Case Management for Self-Sufficiency
HMS 237 Employment & Training
HMS 238 Disability Determination
HMS 301 Child Protective Services
HMS 302 General Support for Child Care
HMS 303 Child Support Services Payments
HMS 305 Cash Support for Child Care
HMS 401 Health Care Payments
HMS 501 In-Community Youth Programs
HMS 503 Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility
HMS 601 Adult and Community Care Services Branch
HMS 605 Community-Based Residential Support
HMS 802 Vocational Rehabilitation
HMS 901 General Support for Social Services
HMS 902 General Support for Health Care Payments
HMS 903 General Support for Self-Sufficiency Services
HMS 904 General Administration (DHS)
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January 27, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule
The House Committee on Finance (FIN) Informational Briefing, which was originally broadcast on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Agenda:
Department of Transportation
General Administration TRN 995
Airports
Honolulu International Airport TRN 102
General Aviation TRN 104
Hilo International Airport TRN 111
Kona International Airport at Ke'ahole TRN 114
Waimea - Kohala Airport TRN 116
Upolu Airport TRN 118
Kahului Airport TRN 131
Hana Airport TRN 133
Kapalua Airport TRN 135
Molokai Airport TRN 141
Kalaupapa Airport TRN 143
Lanai Airport TRN 151
Lihue Airport TRN 161
Port Allen Airport TRN 163
Airports Administration TRN 195
Harbors
Honolulu Harbor TRN 301
Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor TRN 303
Hilo Harbor TRN 311
Kawaihae Harbor TRN 313
Kahului Harbor TRN 331
**Hana Harbor TRN 333
Kaunakakai Harbor TRN 341
Kaumalapau Harbor TRN 351
Nawiliwili Harbor TRN 361
Port Allen Harbor TRN 363
Harbors Administration TRN 395
Highways
Oahu Highways TRN 501
Hawaii Highways TRN 511
Maui Highways TRN 531
Molokai Highways TRN 541
Lanai Highways TRN 551
Kauai Highways TRN 561
Highways Administration TRN 595
Highway Safety TRN 597
Rebroadcasts (02:10:28:11)
o 1/31/09 Sat 12:00 am VIEW 54 (HITS)
o 1/31/09 Sat 9:30 am OAHU 52
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January 26, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule
The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs (PSM) and the House Committee on Public Safety (PBS) Informational Briefing, which was originally broadcast on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 1:15 p.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Agenda:
Discussed Act 8 (SB 932) from the 2007 session and the State's Comprehensive Re-Entry Program with The Department of Public Safety.
Rebroadcasts (01:47:08:14)
o 1/29/09 Thu 2:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
o 1/30/09 Fri 8:00 am Channel 53
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January 26, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule
The House Committee on Finance (FIN) Informational Briefing, which was originally broadcast on Friday, January 23, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Agenda:
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Workforce Development Program LBR 111
Workforce Development Council LBR 135
Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Program LBR 143
Wage Standard Program LBR 152
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission LBR 153
Hawaii Labor Relations Board LBR 161
Unemployment Compensation Program LBR 171
Disability Compensation Program LBR 183
Office of Language Access LBR 316
Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board LBR 812
Employment Security Appeals Referees' Office LBR 871
Data Gathering, Research, and Analysis LBR 901
General Administration LBR 902
Hawaii Career (Kokua) Information Delivery System LBR 905
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Cable Television CCA 102
Consumer Advocate for Communication, Utilities, and Transportation
Services CCA 103
Financial Institution Services CCA 104
Professional and Vocational Licensing CCA 105
Insurance Regulatory Services CCA 106
Office of Consumer Protection CCA 110
Business Registration and Securities Regulation CCA 111
Regulated Industries Complaints Office CCA 112
General Support CCA 191
Rebroadcasts (02:07:38:29)
o 1/30/09 Fri 12:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
o 2/2/09 Mon 8:00 am Channel 53
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January 26, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The House Committee on Judiciary (JUD), Senate Committee on Judiciary & Government Operations (JGO), House Committee on Health (HLT), Senate Committee on Health (HTH), House Committee on Human Services (HUS) and the Senate Committee on Human Services (HMS) Informational Briefing on Friday, January 30, 2009, 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:
This informational briefing is scheduled to allow The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence to present its Domestic Violence Strategic Plan Legislative Briefing for the years 2007 through 2012.
This is not a public hearing, no written or oral testimony shall be accepted.
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January 27, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule
The House Committee on Finance (FIN) Informational Briefing, which was originally broadcast on Friday, January 23, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Agenda:
Department of Defense
Amelioration of Physical Disasters DEF 110
Services to Veterans DEF 112
Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy DEF 114
Department of Human Resources Development
Workforce Attraction, Selection, Classification, and Effectiveness HRD 102
Support Services - Human Resources Development HRD 191
Rebroadcasts (01:22:00:00)
o 1/30/09 Fri 2:30 am VIEW 54 (HITS overnight)
o 2/2/09 Mon 10:30 am NATV 53
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January 27, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule
The House Committee on Education (EDN) and the Senate Committee on Education and Housing (EDH) Informational Briefing, which was originally broadcast on Friday, January 23, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Agenda:
This informational briefing provided an update on the Department of Education. The following parties are invited to participate:
I. Public Library Services
II. Board of Education
III. Charter Schools
IV. Department of Education
Rebroadcasts (01:52:04:05)
o 1/31/09 Sat 2:08 am VIEW 54 (HITS Overnight)
o 1/31/09 Sat 11:45 am OAHU 52
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January 27, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule
The Senate Committee on Health (HTH), Senate Committee on Energy and Environment (ENE) and the House Committee on Energy & Environmental Protection (EEP) Informational Briefing, which was originally broadcast on Monday, January 26, 2009, at 2:45 p.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Agenda:
The purpose of this joint legislative informational briefing is to update the Committee on Health and Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection by providing an overview of the history of the existing state water quality standards and current condition of the City and County of Honolulu's treatment facilities at the Sand Island and Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plants. The informational briefing will also discuss how the existing state water quality standards differ from the water quality standards that are currently recommended by the EPA and the DOH and the delay in updating and correcting the existing water quality standard affects for the City and County of Honolulu and its residents.
The following state and county agencies have been invited to participate and provide insight on the subject matter:
City and County of Honolulu - Mayor Mufi Hannenmann
Carrie Okinaga
State Department of Health - Lawrence Lau and Alec Wong
The following individuals have also been invited to present information to the committees:
Dr. James Kumagai - Environmental Management
Dr. Hans Krock - (Professor of Ocean Engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Dr. Fujioka - (Professor of Water Resources at University of Hawaii at Manoa)
Rebroadcasts (02:59:30:14)
o 1/31/09 Sat 4:00 pm OAHU 52
o 2/3/09 Tue 12:53 am VIEW 54 (HITS Overnight)
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January 27, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule
The Governor's State of the State Address, which was originally broadcast on Monday, January 26, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Rebroadcasts (00:53:43:08)
o 1/31/09 Sat 2:00 pm OAHU 52
o 2/3/09 Tue 12:00 am VIEW 54 (HITS Overnight)
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January 26, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The House Committee on Economic Revitalization, Business & Military Affairs (EBM) and the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technology (EDT) Informational Briefing on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 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:
In recent weeks, the State's tech tax incentives, Act 221 and 215 have been widely discussed in conjunction with the Department of Taxation's 2008 reports on the usage and impact of the credits. The purpose of this informational briefing is to provide an overview of the benefits and disadvantages of the tax credits.
· Overview of Hawaii's Tech/Diversified Economy
Lisa Gibson, President
Hawaii Science & Technology Council
· Discussion of the Benefits of Act 221
Panelists:
David Watumull, CEO
Cardax Pharmaceuticals
Henk Rogers, Chairman
Blue Planet Software
Rep Bellinger, VP
Makai Ocean Engineering
Jason Lau, President
Talk Story Productions
Darren Kimura, CEO
Sopogy
· Discussion on the Disadvantages of Act 221
Linda Smith, Senior Advisor for Governor Linda Lingle, will lead a panel of Act 221 speakers.
· Discussion on the The Future of Act 221
Bill Spencer
Hawaii Venture Capital Association
Steven Loui, CEO
Navatek
Mealani Parish, Mechanical Engineer
Navatek
Scott Yamashita, Hydro Dynamic Engineer
Navatek
No testimony from the public will be accepted.
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January 28, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule (REV1)
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means (WAM) Informational Briefing, which was originally broadcast on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Agenda:
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
Strategic Marketing and Support BED 100
Statewide Land Use Management BED 103
Creative Industries Division BED 105
Foreign Trade Zone BED 107
Tourism BED 113
Strategic Industries BED 120
Economic Planning and Research BED 130
General Support for Economic Development BED 142
High Technology Development Corporation BED 143
Statewide Planning and Coordination BED 144
Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation BED 145
Natural Energy Lab of Hawaii Authority BED 146
Hawaii Community Development Authority BED 150
Aloha Tower Development Corporation BED 151
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation BED 160
Rebroadcasts (06:11:45:21)
o 2/2/09 Mon 12:03 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
o 2/3/09 Tue 9:00 am Channel 52
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January 28, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Senate Committee on Human Services (HMS), House Committee on Human Services (HUS), Senate Committee on Health (HTH) and the House Committee on Health (HLT), Informational Briefing on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at 1:15 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 52 (OAHU) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.
Agenda:
The Department of Human Services has been requested to provide a status update on the implementation of the Quest Expanded Program. A roundtable discussion involving the legislators, the DHS, health plans and the broader community will commence thereafter. This is the first of regular briefings to be hosted to ensure a smooth transition and implement process of Quest Expanded.
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January 28, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means (WAM) and the House Committee on Finance (FIN) Informational Briefing on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 49 (FOCUS) and taped delayed to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.
Agenda:
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Office of the Trustees OHA 150
Administration Group OHA 160
Program Systems Group OHA 170
Hawaiian Rights Division OHA 180
The Judiciary
Court of Appeals JUD 101
First Judicial Circuit JUD 310
Second Judicial Circuit JUD 320
Third Judicial Circuit JUD 330
Fifth Judicial Circuit JUD 350
Judicial Selection Commission JUD 501
Support Services Administration JUD 601
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January 29, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule, REV 3
The House Committee on Housing (HSG) and the House Committee on Human Services (HUS) Informational Briefing originally broadcast live on Monday, January 5, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Agenda:
The purpose of this joint informational briefing is to review and receive information and initiatives being undertaken by providers to address the homelessness issue in the state of Hawaii. The Committees looked at obstacles to housing for the homeless, capacity, waitlist, and admission policies.
The conclusion of the briefing should provide the Committees on Housing and Human Services with a possible framework to better address the homelessness issue as well as recognizing policies that have been successful in addressing this issue.
The Committee reviewed and discussed funding for programs under Housing and Human Services.
The following organizations and Department Director have been invited to participate in this briefing:
State Department of Human Services Director Lillian Koller or her designee; and
Rental Housing and low-income Housing Programs, Agencies, and Faith Based Organizations, which receive state funding to address homelessness; and
Other related human services or housing providers
Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 03:12:54:00)
o 1/31/09 Sat 1:30 pm Ch. 49 FOCUS
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January 29, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule (REV1)
The House Committee on Housing (HSG) Informational Briefing, which was originally broadcast on Friday, January 23, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Agenda:
The House Committee on Housing heard from entities involved with Kuhio Park Terrace property and management. This included but not limited to information related to providers and sub-providers of services, repairs and maintenance back logs, evictions policy and procedures, waitlist, collections, rents in arrears and the implementation of house rules.
Rebroadcasts (01:09:56:04)
o 1/30/09 Fri 8:00 am Channel 49
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January 29, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The House Committee on Tourism, Culture & International Affairs (TCI) and the Senate Committee on Tourism (TSM) Informational Briefing on Friday, January 30, 2009, at 10:15 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 provide the Legislature with an update on the audit of the HTA. Invited participants include:
· Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)
· Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB)
· Hawaii Convention Center (HCC)/ SMG Hawaii
No public testimony will be accepted.
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January 29, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Senate Committee on Water, Land, Agriculture, and Hawaiian Affairs (WTL) and the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment (ENE) Hearing on Friday, January 30, 2009, at 2:45 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:
SB 50 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCERS.
Requires that the board of land and natural resources conduct public hearings prior to awarding a lease of public land to a renewable energy producer.
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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January 29, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Senate Committee on Water, Land, Agriculture, and Hawaiian Affairs (WTL) and the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment (ENE) Informational Briefing on Friday, January 30, 2009, at 2:45 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:
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCERS.
Requires that the board of land and natural resources conduct public hearings prior to awarding a lease of public land to a renewable energy producer.
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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January 30, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Rebroadcast Schedule (REV2)
The Senate Committee on Ways and Means (WAM) Informational Briefing, which was originally broadcast on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. will be rebroadcast on the dates and times listed below.
Agenda:
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
Strategic Marketing and Support BED 100
Statewide Land Use Management BED 103
Creative Industries Division BED 105
Foreign Trade Zone BED 107
Tourism BED 113
Strategic Industries BED 120
Economic Planning and Research BED 130
General Support for Economic Development BED 142
High Technology Development Corporation BED 143
Statewide Planning and Coordination BED 144
Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation BED 145
Natural Energy Lab of Hawaii Authority BED 146
Hawaii Community Development Authority BED 150
Aloha Tower Development Corporation BED 151
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation BED 160
Rebroadcasts (06:11:45:21)
o 2/2/09 Mon 12:03 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
o 2/4/09 Wed 12:03 am Channel 52
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January 30, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Senate Committee on Water, Land, Agriculture, and Hawaiian Affairs (WTL) and the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment (ENE) Hearing on Monday, February 2, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 52 (OAHU) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.
Agenda:
SB 412 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT. WTL/ENE
Establishes June 8 of each year as World Ocean Day to celebrate the blessings of the oceans, improve international relations, and increase public awareness of conservation management of the ocean environment.
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January 30, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Senate Committee on Water, Land, Agriculture, and Hawaiian Affairs (WTL) and the Senate Committee on Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs (TIA) Hearing on Monday, February 2, 2009, at 2:45 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 52 (OAHU) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.
Agenda:
SB 37 RELATING TO INTRA-COUNTY FERRY SERVICE. WTL/TIA, WAM
Requires the department of land and natural resources to assign priority mooring space to intra-county ferries serving a county with 500,000 or less people and at least three islands inhabited by permanent resident. Exempts proceeds from sale of liquid fuel to intra-county ferry operations from general excise tax. Exempts distributors from fuel tax for fuel sold for ultimate use by the intra-county ferry service.
SB 153 RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS. WTL/TIA
Requires state and county agencies to ensure that a public right-of-way is available prior to the approval of any development project, subdivision, or zoning change.
SB 468 RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT. WTL/TIA
Requires affected agencies to account for sea level rise and minimize risks from coastal hazards such as erosion, storm inundation, hurricanes, and tsunamis. Preserves public access and public shoreline access. Extends shoreline setback to not less than forty feet from shoreline and requires counties to account for annual erosion rates.
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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January 30, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Senate Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs (PSM) Hearing on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at 1:15 p.m. will be broadcast live on Oahu on Channel 52 (OAHU) and live to the Neighbor Islands via HITS. Rebroadcast times and dates will be announced when the information becomes available.
Agenda:
SB 613 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HAWAII CIVIL AIR PATROL. PSM, WAM
Makes appropriation for expenses of the Hawaii wing, civil air patrol.
SB 358 RELATING TO FIREARMS. PSM, JGO
Prohibits person or government entity from seizing any firearm or ammunition under civil defense, emergency, or disaster relief powers, or during any civil defense emergency period or any time of national emergency or crisis, from any individual who is lawfully permitted to carry or possess the firearm or ammunition under part I of chapter 134 and who carries, possesses, or uses the firearm or ammunition in a lawful manner. Prohibits suspension or revocation, under emergency powers, of permits or licenses lawfully acquired and maintained under part I of chapter 134.
SB 231 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. PSM, WAM/JGO
Authorizes judiciary fees on parolee and probationer's prison transfer applications to be deposited into the probation services special fund. Authorizes full_time coordinator position for the state council for interstate adult offender supervision to be paid from the probation services special fund. Limits expenditure from the probation services special fund to $400,000 every fiscal year.
SB 20 RELATING TO CRIMES. PSM, JGO
Clarifies the law with respect to assault against a law enforcement officer.
SB 83 RELATING TO CORRECTIONS. PSM, WAM
Authorizes the auditor to conduct performance audits of private prisons housing Hawaii inmates, namely Red Rock Correctional Center, Saguaro Correctional Center, and Otter Creek Correctional Center.
SB 207 RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. PSM
Requires the department of public safety to report to the legislature any inmate or correctional facility employee death within 24 hours.
SB 208 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. PSM, LBR
Repeals exemption from civil service of the first and second deputy sheriff. Effective 01/01/2011.
SB 209 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. PSM, LBR
Requires the deputy director for law enforcement within the department of public safety to be a graduate of a law enforcement academy or a law school; provided that the requirement shall not be applied retroactively to persons appointed prior to July 1, 2009.
SB 210 RELATING TO CORRECTIONS. PSM, WAM
Clarifies the circumstances under which inmates may be transferred between Hawaii facilities and facilities outside of Hawaii.
SB 211 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. PSM, WAM
Makes clear that the office of the ombudsman has the authority to investigate facilities that hold Hawaii inmates, appropriates funds to conduct investigations, and makes gender neutral amendments.
SB 212 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. PSM, JGO
Requires privately owned prisons or out-of-state detention facilities holding prisoners under a contract with the State to follow state freedom of information laws pursuant to chapter 92F, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
SB 213 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. PSM
Requires the department of public safety to establish performance indicators; requires monthly reports to the legislature, using key performance indicators.
SB 214 RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. PSM, JGO
Requires a correctional impact statement be attached to any bill that proposes a change in the law that creates a public offense, significantly changes an existing public offense or the penalty for an existing offense, or changes existing sentencing, parole, or probation procedures.
SB 781 RELATING TO COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION. PSM, WAM
Requires the Department of Public Safety to develop a plan to use current funding resources to improve community-based programs to assist female offenders in transitioning from prison back into the community.
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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January 30, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Senate Committee on Tourism (TSM) Hearing on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at 2:45 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:
SB 9 RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX. TSM, WAM
Repeals the cap on transient accommodations tax deposits to the convention center enterprise special fund and changes the percentage amount of revenue deposited into the tourism special fund.
SB 264 RELATING TO TOURISM. TSM
Makes technical amendment to tourism law regarding development of measures of effectiveness.
SB 271 RELATING TO TOURISM EMERGENCY. TSM
Adds a national or global economic crisis to situations considered a tourism emergency. Requires, in addition to the governor's declaration of the existence of a tourism emergency, the governor's express approval and direction before action may be taken.
SB 279 RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX. TSM, WAM
Provides a vehicle to increase the TAT to pay for culturally-related programs.
SB 284 RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX. TSM, WAM
Requires that not less than % of moneys allocated to the tourism special fund from the transient accommodations tax be used for tourism product development.
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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