HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
INTERIM OF 2009
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE |
Rep. Clift Tsuji, Chair |
Rep. Jessica Wooley, Vice Chair |
Rep. Lyla B. Berg |
Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
Rep. Isaac W. Choy |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
Rep. Joey Manahan |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
DATE: |
Wednesday, September 02, 2009 |
TIME: |
1 PM |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The purpose of the informational briefing is to determine the extent of planned layoffs to Department of Agriculture import inspectors, and the potential impact to Hawaii consumers in terms of food safety and food availability. Several stakeholder organizations and/or individuals were invited to participate including:
Hawaii Department of Agriculture
Hawaii Coffee Company
Land O’Lakes/Purina Foods
Hawaii Food Industry Association
Suisan Co. Ltd.
Armstrong Produce
Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation
No public testimony will be accepted.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the informational briefing (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Chair's office at 586-8480 to make a request for arrangements at least 24 hours prior to the briefing. Prompt requests help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
For further information, please call the Chair's office at 586-8480.
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________________________________________ Rep. Clift Tsuji Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Calvin K.Y. Say Speaker of the House |