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macadamia nuts, vanilla, and coffee as described under the Federal C.O.O.L. Act. (Comments from <br /> the "Farm Bill Forum Comment Summary & Background" report on the Farm Security and Rural <br /> Investment Act of 2002, suggesting expansion of the federal Country of Origin Labeling (C.O.O.L.) to <br /> include Hawaii products, such as, honey, macadamia nuts, coffee, and vanilla.) <br /> • Legislation relating to invasive species. In the interest of protecting agricultural crops, native plants <br /> and animals, this legislation would increase funds to Counties for implementing and/or expanding <br /> invasive species mitigation and eradication programs. <br /> • Legislation relating to Public Safety. In the interest of fiscal responsibility and judicial prudence, this <br /> legislation seeks to repeal HRS 286-26 requiring safety inspection certification for passenger vehicles <br /> in all Counties. <br /> • Legislation relating to Counties. In the interest of providing low interest loans to Counties for Capital <br /> Improvement Projects, this legislation would amend the operating budget and establish a fund <br /> depositing once yearly the amount of 10% of the available fund balance, to make loans available to <br /> counties for Capital Improvement Projects. <br /> <br /> ~ `M~ahalo, <br /> Att. <br /> BJ/bl <br /> <br />