HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
INTERIM OF 2015
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE |
Rep. Clift Tsuji, Chair |
Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi, Vice Chair |
Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Takashi Ohno |
Rep. Romy M. Cachola |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
Rep. Isaac W. Choy |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Lauren Kealohilani Matsumoto |
Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Gene Ward |
Rep. Sam Satoru Kong |
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NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
DATE: |
Thursday, January 15, 2015 |
TIME: |
8:30 a.m. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
Air Cargo Association has been ADDED to the list of presenters in item I below.
The purpose of this informational briefing is to discuss:
I. Interisland movement of invasive species and other cargo
a) Preventative measures taken to reduce/stop the spread of invasive species
b) Policy proposals for consideration
Invited presenters are: the Hawaii State Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC), University of Hawaii- College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources (UH-CTAHR), Hawaii Export Nursery Association, Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation (HFBF), Hawaii State Department of Transportation (DOT), and Air Cargo Association.
II. Taro Security & Purity Task Force
a) Legislative reports regarding the Task Force's activities
b) Historical results and recommendations as relevant to taro crops, farmers, research and markets
c) Comments and recommendations
Invited presenters are: HDOA, Hawaii State Department of Land & Natural Resources (DLNR), HFBF, UH- CTAHR, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and Onipa‘a Nā Hui Kalo.
III. HDOA budget request for fiscal biennium 2015-2017
a) Legislative priorities and policy recommendations
b) Major functions and program areas
c) Operating and CIP budgets
d) Statewide agriculture park leases
e) Receipts & disbursements of Barrel Tax and Cargo Fees
Invited presenters are: Chairperson Scott Enright plus HDOA division heads/designees.
IV. Biosecurity
a) Status of this program including actions taken and proposals offered
Invited presenters are: HDOA, DOT, HISC, and HFBF.
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 Committee Clerk 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 Committee Clerk at 586-8480.
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________________________________________ Rep. Clift Tsuji Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Joseph M. Souki Speaker of the House |