HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE HSEDC 04/03/1997 1996-1998 4
~h SESSION
(SPECIAL)
AGENDA
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES/ECONGMIC DEVELOPMENT
JOHN RAY, CHAIR
DOMINIC YAGONG, VICE CHAIR
AARON CHUNG
BOBBY JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD
JOHN SANTANGELO C7 =SJ
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JAMES Y, ARAKAKI, EX-OFFICIO MEMBER'S--' ~
DATE: April 3, 1997 (Thursday)
PLACE: Councilroom y'
TIME: 9:00 a.m. ~ ~ 1
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STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC GN ITEMS GN THE AGENDA
REFERRAL:
Comm. 220: HEMP PRODUCTION AND THE HEMP INDUSTRY
From HS&EDC Chair John Ray, dated March 21, 1997,
informing his Committee will be a holding special
informational meeting on April 3, 1997 from 9:00 a.m.
until 12 noon regarding Hemp production and the Hemp
industry.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity
to educate the Council on the rules and regulations
governing hemp, the pros and cons of pursuing a hemp
industry, the history of hemp production in the State
and the current status of the hemp industry in Hawaii,
Representatives David Tarnas and Cynthia Thielen will
share their perspectives on Hemp and the Hemp industry.
They and eleven other Representatives introduced House
Bill No. 284 which called for agronomic research of Hemp
by the University of Hawaii. Other individuals and
agencies have also been contacted to participate in this
discussion.
Submits information provided by Mr. Roger Christie an~9
other documents that may aid in the understanding and
review of this matter.
HS&EDC-5 Page 2 April 3, 1997
NEW BUSINESS/STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/ADJOURNMENT
(Anyone having a mobility, visual or hearing impairment which might
require special assistance in attending this meeting is asked to call
961-6245 by March 31, 1997)
(Copies of this agenda and all communications are posted and filed at
the County Clerk's Office in Hilo and the Office of the Mayor,
Kailua-Kona. For further information, please call 961-8245. Those
wishing to testify, please register with the County Clerk's staff
prior to the convening of the meeting. If possible, submit fifteen
(15) written copies of testimony to staff prior to the convening of
the meeting.)