HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Rep. Heléne H. Hale, Chair

Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla, Vice Chair

Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki

Rep. Alex M. Sonson

Rep. Josh Green, M.D.

Rep. Cynthia Thielen

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Friday, February 4, 2005

TIME:

9:30 AM

PLACE:

Conference Room 329

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A M E N D E D A G E N D A

Clarifies that no testimony will be taken on short form vehicle recommittal, adds HB 792 for recommittal.

HB 34

RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Requires the State to work with international agencies to foster and initiate coordination, cooperation, and technology and research exchange with other countries.

INT, FIN

HB 280

RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL MATCHMAKING ORGANIZATIONS

Amends definition of "Hawaii resident"; requires international matchmaking organization to conduct a background check on Hawaii resident upon recruit's request for criminal conviction or marital history information; requires sworn disclosure by Hawaii residents; establishes violations.

INT, JUD

FOR DECISION MAKING ONLY (NO TESTIMONY WILL BE TAKEN):

HB 791

RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL MARITIME JURISDICTION

Provides a short form vehicle relating to international maritime jurisdiction.

INT, TRN

HB 792

RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Provides a short form vehicle relating to international trade.

INT

HB 793

RELATING TO SISTER-STATE AGREEMENTS

Provides a short form vehicle relating to sister-state agreements.

INT

 

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Rep. Heléne H. Hale

Chair