HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2013

 

He waiwai nui ka lōkāhi.

"Unity is a precious possession"

 

COMMITTEE ON OCEAN, MARINE RESOURCES, & HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Rep. Faye P. Hanohano, Chair

Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Denny Coffman

Rep. Chris Lee

Rep. Cindy Evans

Rep. Nicole E. Lowen

Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami

Rep. Richard Lee Fale

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Wednesday, February 06, 2013

TIME:

9:00 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 325

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

HB 252

Status

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.

Requires annual reports from the Native Hawaiian Roll Commission.  Amends the definition of "qualified Native Hawaiian" to include individuals who meet certain expanded  ancestry requirements and require permanent residency or voter registration in the State.  Clarifies that the roll of qualified Native Hawaiians is confidential and requires an authorization for the release of information.  Repeals directive to amend the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.

 

OMH, JUD

HB 679

Status

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN CENTER OF EXCELLENCE.

Appropriates $700,000 for the Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence.  Effective July 1, 2013.

 

OMH, FIN

HB 659

Status

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires DHHL, in collaboration with DHHL, DOH, and OHA, to develop a pilot program to establish a kanaka village for the homeless.  Requires DHHL to report to the legislature. Appropriates funds.

 

OMH, FIN

HB 1328

Status

RELATING TO THE KAHO‘OLAWE ISLAND RESERVE.

Makes permanent the exemption for the procurement of food or fuel products necessary for the Kahoolawe island reserve commission.

 

OMH, FIN

HB 1382

Status

RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION.

Prohibits the operation of jet skis at any speed above thirty miles per hour, except under certain conditions.

 

OMH, JUD

HB 669

Status

RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION.

Amends the definition of "thrill craft".  Limits number of vessels that parasail and thrill craft permit holders are allowed to operate per permit.

 

OMH, CPC

HB 779

Status

RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.

Repeals the sunset date and makes permanent the law shielding county lifeguards from liability.

 

OMH, JUD

HB 1024

Status

RELATING TO LIABILITY.

Makes permanent the liability protections for the actions of county lifeguards. 

 

OMH, JUD

HB 941

(HSCR3)

Status

RELATING TO THE NATURAL AREA RESERVES SYSTEM COMMISSION.

Amends the composition of the Natural Area Reserves System Commission by adding a member possessing a background in native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices, and removing the Superintendent of Education as a member.

 

WAL, OMH

 

 

 

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

 

Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.  Testimony should indicate:

·     Testifier's name with position/title and organization;

·     The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;

·     The date and time of the hearing; and

·     Measure number. 

 

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Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website after the hearing adjourns.  This public posting of testimony on the website should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.

 

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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano

Chair