Bills of interest for THURSDAY, February 24, 2011

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #3
11:30 A.M.
ROOM 308
HEARING NOTICE

HB1380, HD2 RELATING TO HAWAII-GROWN PRODUCE
Establishes the farm-to-school program in the department of agriculture to increase the procurement of locally-grown fruits and vegetables. Establishes the Hawaii-grown fresh fruit and vegetable program and appropriates funds for the program to increase school children's access to Hawaii produce. Establishes the farmers to food banks pilot program. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB1380 HD2) ($) (B.OSHIRO)

HB1570, HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE
Appropriates funds to reimburse livestock producers for feed costs. Makes goat farmers with a herd of at least 25 milking goats eligible for the livestock revitalization program. (HB1570 HD1) ($) (TSUJI)


COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #4
12:00 P.M.
ROOM 308
HEARING NOTICE

HB865, HD1 RELATING TO INSPECTION FEES
Increases the fee assessed for the inspection, quarantine and eradication of invasive species contained in any freight from 50 cents to $1 for every 1,000 pounds of freight brought into the State. Effective on July 1, 2020. (HB865 HD1) (TSUJI)

HB290, HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE
Establishes the Agriculture Inspection and Certification Special Fund under the Department of Agriculture for the inspection, certification, weighing, or grading of agricultural commodities that are to be imported into, exported from, or shipped within the state. Deposits all fees, civil penalties, and other moneys collected by DOA into the Special Fund. Allows DOA to enter into agreements with government and private agencies to hire and pay inspectors to perform certification and audit services, maintain food safety, and establish and maintain an Internet food safety promotional and reporting system. Repeals the Certification Services Revolving Fund. Requires the establishment or increase of certain fees to cover the operation and maintenance costs of agriculture inspection and certification programs, and central services and departmental administrative expense assessments. Appropriates funds for DOA's agriculture inspection and certification program. (HB290 HD1) ($) (TSUJI)

HB1568, HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE
To strengthen and support Hawaii's agricultural industry, establishes biosecurity and inspection facilities at major airports and harbors in the state. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB1568 HD1) ($) (TSUJI)


COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #6
1:30 P.M.
ROOM 308
HEARING NOTICE

HB70, HD1 RELATING TO THE HOMELESS
Establishes the Return-to-home Program to assist eligible homeless individuals to return to their home state if there is a support network available and the support network is able to receive them. Effective July 1, 2011. (HB70 HD1) ($) (CABANILLA)


COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
2:15 P.M.
ROOM 325
HEARING NOTICE

HB1095, HD1 RELATING TO MOPEDS
Requires passengers on a three-wheeled moped to be at least twelve years of age. (HB1095 HD1) (SAY BR)

HB1098 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Defines "after market motorcycle frame" and allows the County director of finance to assign a vehicle identification number to a motorcycle with an aftermarket frame. Except for special interest vehicles, reconstructed vehicles and motorcycles with an after market frame, the bill disallows the registration of uncertified motor vehicles and devices. (SAY BR)


HB1133, HD1 RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE
Makes intentional or knowing performance of a veterinary procedure in a cruel or inhumane manner by an unlicensed person a Class C felony. Subjects cropping or docking by an unlicensed person for compensation to the law against cruelty to animals in the 1st degree. (HB1133 HD1) (B.OSHIRO)


COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #7
2:30 P.M.
ROOM 308
HEARING NOTICE

HB1342, HD1 RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Exempts broadband infrastructure improvements from state or county permitting requirements for five years. Exempts telecommunications companies from replacing existing utility poles when installing new or improving existing telecommunications cables. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB1342 HD1) (YAMASHITA)

HB235, HD1 RELATING TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES
Allows a limited liability company to be designated as an "ingenuity company" by the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Requires an ingenuity company to use the right to exclude, conferred by a patent in which the company has an interest, to create job opportunities, strengthen labor, and enhance environmental protections. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB235 HD1) (M.OSHIRO)

HB550 RELATING TO TELEVISION
Requires the auditor to analyze the allocation of cable operator franchise fees. Requires a performance review or audit of Olelo Community Television. Appropriation. ($) (TOKIOKA)


COMMITTEE ON FINANCE – AGENDA #8
3:30 P.M.
ROOM 308
HEARING NOTICE

HB853 RELATING TO THE BANK OF THE STATE OF HAWAII
Establishes the bank of the State of Hawaii. (M.OSHIRO)

HB1626 RELATING TO FUEL TAXES
Permits the County of Hawaii to appropriate the County's share of fuel tax revenue for a grant-in-aid program for the maintenance of private roads maintained by nonprofit maintenance corporations. ($) (HANOHANO)