Senate

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 quality of life issues that Hawaii residents face. HB 2521, HD2

EDT/EDU

HB 3360, HD1 RELATING TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
Establishes a task force to develop the Hawaii State Science and Technology Plan. Appropriates funds. (HB3360 HD1)

EDT

HB 1075, HD1 RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Mandates certain conditions applicable to certain commercial and industrial leases. (HB1075 HD1)

HB 3243, HD2 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HONOLULU SYMPHONY AND ITS PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds to support the Honolulu Symphony and its programs. (HB3243 HD2)

HB 3191, HD1 RELATING TO CONFORMITY OF THE HAWAII INCOME TAX LAW TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Amends Hawaii's income tax law to conform with changes to the Internal Revenue Code. (HB3191 HD1).

HB 2228, HD2 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Community-Based Economic Development Technical and Financial Assistance Program to provide loans and grants to qualifying community-based economic development organizations statewide. Effective 7/1/2034. (HB2228 HD2)

HB 2611, HD1 RELATING TO IOLANI PALACE.
Establishes standards and conditions for the receipt of funds appropriated to the State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History. (HB2611 HD1)

HB 3191, HD1 RELATING TO CONFORMITY OF THE HAWAII INCOME TAX LAW TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Amends Hawaii's income tax law to conform with changes to the Internal Revenue Code. (HB3191 HD1).

HB 2228, HD2 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Community-Based Economic Development Technical and Financial Assistance Program to provide loans and grants to qualifying community-based economic development organizations statewide. Effective 7/1/2034. (HB2228 HD2)

HB 2611, HD1 RELATING TO IOLANI PALACE.
Establishes standards and conditions for the receipt of funds appropriated to the State of Hawaii Museum of Monarchy History. (HB2611 HD1)

AHW/EDT/CPH/WTL

HB 2955, HD1 RELATING TO ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATA.
Establishes an archaeological data survey as an online database program of the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Authorizes the Museum, in consultation with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and State Historic Preservation Division to withhold information from the database if a disclosure may pose a threat to a site or artifact. (HB2955 HD1)
HB 2965, HD2 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WATER SECURITY.
Allows the negotiation of agreements for the production of emergency power for agricultural water systems following a disaster declared by the Governor. (HB2965 HD2)

HB 2292, HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Enables the agribusiness development corporation to contract with banks to provide lease management services. Allows corporation to lease agricultural lands for up to 55 years. Authorizes the corporation to purchase agricultural lands owned by the Galbraith Estate. Makes an appropriation to acquire Galbraith Estate Lands. (HB2292 HD1)

HB 2293, HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes issuance of revenue bonds to purchase land in central Oahu from the Galbraith Estate; appropriates funds to purchase the lands; enables the Agribusiness Development Corporation to contract with lending institutions to provide lease management services. (HB2293 HD1)

HB 2357, HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Provides incentives and protections to establish and sustain viable agricultural operations on important agricultural lands. (HB2357 HD1)

HB 2450, HD1 RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires any reclassification of land contiguous to the agricultural district to the urban or rural district to contain a condition prohibiting nonagricultural development within an unspecified distance from the property line bordering any agricultural parcel used for farming operations. (HB2450 HD1)

HB 2737, HD1 RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the planning and design of reservoirs in Upcountry Maui to serve both agricultural and residential water needs. Clarifies the availability of state funds on a matching basis with federal and county funds. (HB2737 HD1)

HB 2810, HD1 RELATING TO WATER RATES.
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish preferential potable water rates for agricultural activities in a public utility's service area. Requires public utilities, upon application and proof of qualification, to provide preferential rates for potable water used only for agricultural activities. (HB2810 HD1)

HB 3120, HD2 RELATING TO ANIMAL QUARANTINE FACILITIES.
Specifies that animal quarantine property or facilities that are leased or rented shall be leased or rented at a minimum of fifty per cent of fair market value. Restricts the use of these facilities for animal welfare and agricultural purposes only. (HB3120 HD2)

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 03:54:00)
3/19/08 Wed 12:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
3/19/08 Wed 9:30 am Channel 49 FOCUS

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The Senate Committee on Human Services and Public Housing (HSP) and the Senate Committee on Health (HTH) Informational Briefing on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. (and the Public Hearing immediately following 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.

Three Agendas:

1:15 p.m. Informational Briefing

There are several long-term care efforts underway in the State of Hawaii. The Senate Committees on Human Services and Public Housing and Health will conduct a joint legislative briefing for the purpose of discussing long-term care and provide the opportunity for some of these initiatives to share, with the public, recommendations being made to the Hawaii State Legislature. Presentations will be made by the following:

Joint Legislative Committee on Family Caregiving, Wes Lum
Governor's Long-Term Living Initiative, Susan Jackson, Department of Health
SCR 144 Task Force, Patti Johnson, Department of Human Services
Maui Health Initiative Task Force, Rita Barreras, Chair

Decision Making On The Following Measure(s):
(Deferred from Wednesday, March 5, 2008)

SCR 33 Requesting the Executive Office on Aging, the Department of Health, and the Department of Human Services to conduct a collaborative study and make recommendations relating to infrastructure and workforce shortages in the state.

SCR 35 Requesting the Executive Office on Aging, the Department of Health, and the Department of Human Services to conduct a collaborative study and make recommendations relating to infrastructure deficiencies in the accessibility and availability of care services and facilities for seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities in the state.

Public Hearing Agenda (2:45 p.m.)

HB 2412, HD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates an unspecified amount to match federal funding for the disproportionate share hospital allowance. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB2412 HD1)

HB 2576, HD2 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds for community-based dental health clinics of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to provide dental services to kupuna, keiki, the developmentally disabled, and the uninsured. (HB2576 HD2)

HB 2913, HD1 RELATING TO KIDNEY DISEASE.
Awards a grant to St. Francis Healthcare System to support the modified home care and community health demonstration project; requires $1,000,000 in matching funds. Effective 7/1/2020. (HB2913 HD1)

HB 1993, HD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to provide care for uninsured Hawaii residents. Effective 07/01/2020. (HB1993 HD1)

HB 2795, HD1 RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Establishes a timeline by which the department of health shall reconcile managed care supplemental payments; provides a clear definition of what conditions constitute a "change of scope" for purposes of increasing or decreasing rates paid to a federally qualified health center or rural health clinic; specifies a process through which these providers may file for a new rate due to "change of scope;" and identifies services that are required to be reimbursed under the prospective payment system. (HB2795 HD1)

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 02:41:18)
3/18/08 Tue 1:10 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
3/18/08 Tue 8:00 am Channel 53 NATV
3/20/08 Thu 9:00 pm Channel 49 FOCUS

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The Senate Committee on Energy and Environment (ENE) and Senate Committee on Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs (AHW) Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 2:15 p.m., and the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment (ENE) and Senate Committee on Transportation and International Affairs (TIA) Public Hearing immediately afterward, at 2:45 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:

ENE/AHW

HB 3410, HD2 RELATING TO BIODIESEL.
Provides various market stimulation incentives for the development of biodiesel, including making state agricultural lands available for biodiesel fuel crops; establishing a state biodiesel feedstock crop and biodiesel fuel purchasing program; and creating tax exemptions for oil seed crushing facilities and lands used for biodiesel feedstock crops. (HB3410 HD2)

ENE/TIA

HB 2263 RELATING TO HARBORS.
Allows the director of transportation to adopt rules that regulate harbor noise.

HB 2004, HD2 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A STUDY ON ENERGY EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum to continue its study with the Energy-efficient Transportation Strategies Working Group to develop energy-efficient transportation strategies. (HB2004 HD2)

HB 2843, HD2 RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Expands the items subject to the inspection, quarantine, and eradication service fee (inspection fee) to include any freight brought into the state. Requires the inspection fee to be assessed based on net weight of imported freight. (HB2843 HD2)

ENE only

HB 2003 RELATING TO THE HAWAII ENERGY POLICY FORUM.
Makes an appropriation for the continuation of the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum.

HB 2005, HD1 RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES.
Expands the renewable energy technologies tax credit to include solar electric energy systems. (HB2005 HD1)

HB 2811 RELATING TO ENERGY.
Transfers general funds into the energy systems development special fund. Appropriates funds from the energy systems development special fund for the Hawaii natural energy institute.

HB 2922, HD1 RELATING TO FUEL TAX.
Clarifies that the license tax on diesel fuel is 1 cent, rather than 2 cents if used in power-generating facilities. (HB2922 HD1)

HB 3064, HD2 RELATING TO REFUNDABLE RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDIT.
Makes the renewable energy technologies tax credit refundable for taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes of $20,000 or less or taxpayers whose taxable income is exclusively pension or state retirement income. (HB3064 HD2)

HB 3444, HD2 RELATING TO ENERGY.
Establishes the Energy Security Special Fund. Renames the Environmental Response Tax the "Environmental Response and Energy Security Tax" and increases the tax. Amends the uses of tax revenue to include deposits to the Energy Security Special Fund and the Energy Systems Development Special Fund. Amends uses of the Environmental Response Revolving Fund by deleting energy conservation and alternative energy development uses. Appropriates moneys to the Energy Security Special Fund. (HB3444 HD1)Y 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: 01:54:39)
3/14/08 Fri 9:00 am Channel 53 NATV
3/15/08 Sat 8:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS
3/17/08 Mon 12:00 am 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 Tuesday, March 11, 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:

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:

Priscilla Thompson Energy Analyst DBEDT
Yuka Nagashima Executive Director, HTDC
Robert J. Robinson Kolohala LLC.
Jay M. Fidell Vice-Chair HTDC
Philip Bossert Former CEO HTDC
Barry Weinman High Beam

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: 03:07:27)
3/14/08 Fri 9:00 am Channel 53 NATV
3/15/08 Sat 8:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS
3/17/08 Mon 12:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)

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The Senate Committee on Health (HTH) Informational Briefing on Monday, March 10, 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:

How to Cut Health Costs by 25%
Dr. Terry Shintani, President of the Hawaii Health Foundation

I. Introduction by Dr. Terry Shintani

II. Why health care costs are out-of-control

III. Why an alternative approach is needed

IV. How to reduce pharmaceutical costs and improve health (film - 9 minutes)

V. Individual examples:
A. Diabetes
B. Blood pressure
C. Cholesterol
D. Other health concerns

III. Recommendations

IV. Questions and Answers

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 01:46:01)
3/18/08 Tue 12:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
3/19/08 Wed 8:00 am Channel 53 NATV

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The Senate Committee on Health (HTH) Informational Briefing on Friday, March 7, 2008 at 2:00 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:
"Health Information Exchange in Hawaii in 2008"
Legislative Briefing: Senate Health Committee and Broadband Task Force Members
1. Overview of the Briefing and the Role of HIMSS-Susan Forbes, DrPH, President, Aloha Chapter, Health Information Management System Society (HIMSS)
a. Introduction of HIMSS and HIMSS Members Participating in the Briefing
b. Objectives of the Briefing
i. Explain and exemplify the stages of development of health information exchange in Hawaii through brief presentations of HIMSS members in the ommunity who are expanding the reach and benefit of HIT
ii. Identify linkages across the state of organizations and individuals working in his area, i.e., "connect the dots"
iii. Specify the obstacles as currently identified
iv. Consider HIMSS and its members a resource for you
2. Stage 1: Technology Adoption--Getting clinicians and consumers to use technology to access information (Moderator: Steve Hurlbut, Phoenix Health Systems)
a. Clinicians
i. Hospitals: Steve Robertson, Hawaii Pacific Health (HPH)
ii. Physicians: Creighton Arita, Praxis
iii. Health Plans: Georgiana Fujita, HMSA
b. Consumers
i. Consumer Health Record: Lee Castonguay, UH Manoa, Telecommunications and Information Policy Group
3. Stage 2: Interoperability-information is accessible whenever and wherever it is needed for patient care (Moderator: Steve Hurlbut)
a. Holomua Project: Christine Sakuda, Hawaii Primary Care Association
b. Hawaii Health Information Exchange: Christine Sakuda, Chair, HHIE
4. Stage 3: Connectivity-physical networks and rules for moving information around
(Moderator: Steve Hurlbut)
a. FCC Grant: Dale Moyen, HPH
5. Summary

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The Senate Special Investigative Committee on the Hydrogen Investment Capital Special Fund Management Contract Award (HIC) Public Hearing on Friday, March 7, 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:

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:
Priscilla Thompson DBEDT, Energy Analyst
John A. Chock Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation, President
William P. Parks DBEDT evaluation committee member
John Tantlinger DBEDT evaluation committee member
Maurice H. Kaya DBEDT evaluation committee member

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.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 04:32:43)
3/12/08 Wed 8:00 am Channel 53 NATV
3/13/08 Thu 8:00 am Channel 53 NATV
3/14/08 Fri 1:59 am 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 Thursday, March 6, 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:
Eileen Harada, DBEDT, Contracts Officer
Ken Kitamura, DBEDT, Administrative Service Officer
Dawn Okuhama, DBEDT, Directors Private Secretary

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: 05:51:17)
3/13/08 Thu 12:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
3/13/08 Thu 8:00 am Channel 49
3/14/08 Fri 9:00 am Channel 49

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The Senate Floor Session on Tuesday, March 4, 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:

Third Reading on numerous bills

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 04:18:28)
3/9/08 Sun 8:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS
3/11/08 Tue 12:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
3/13/08 Thu 6:00 pm Channel 49 FOCUS

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The House Floor Session on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 9 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: 07:00:53)
3/10/08 Mon 8:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS
3/11/08 Tue 8:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS
3/12/08 Wed 12:00 am 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 Thursday, February 28, 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:

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 organizational and 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: 00:05:33)
3/5/08 Wed 12:00 am VIEW (HITS OVERNIGHT)
3/6/08 Thu 8:30 am FOCUS 49

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The Senate Committee on Health (HTH) and Senate Committee on Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs (AHW) Public Hearing on Monday, February 25, 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:

AHW/HTH

SB 2804 RELATING TO PRE-PACKAGED MEAT.
Amends the definition of "adulterated" to include pre-packaged meat that has been treated with gas or other technology to enhance color only.

HTH ONLY:

SB 2882 RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Authorizes the use of a payor provided identification number in mail-order prescriptions.

SB 2040 RELATING TO CANCER SURVEILLANCE.
Allows a cancer patient to be contacted directly without initial physician contact for purposes of cancer surveillance. Adds pre-cancer to diseases about which data are authorized for collection. Adds biological specimens to the materials that may be collected to assist cancer research.

SB 409, SD1RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires health insurance policies to cover medical vigilance services for subscribers who are receiving in-patient health care services at an acute care hospital. (SD1)

SB 2506 RELATING TO FOOD.
Bans the use of the artificial sweetener aspartame in food products.

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 01:46:10)
2/29/08 Fri 12:00 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
2/29/08 Fri 9:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS
3/1/08 Sat 1:00 pm Channel 49 FOCUS

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The House Committee on Water, Land, Ocean Resources & Hawaiian Affairs (WLH), House Committee on Judiciary (JUD), and House Committee on Finance (FIN) Public Hearing on Saturday, February 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:

HB 266, HD1 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 HD1)

Rebroadcasts (Total Running Time: 04:11:40)
2/27/08 Wed 1:39 am Channel 54 (HITS overnight)
2/27/08 Wed 10:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS
2/28/08 Thu 8:00 am Channel 49 FOCUS

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The Senate Committee on Consumer Protection and Housing (CPH) Public Hearing on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. will be broadcast