Thursday, March 11, 1999Capitol Calendar
Events centered around the 1999 Hawaii state Legislature.
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A calendar of tomorrow's hearings -- to be held at the state Capitol, 415 S. Beretania St., unless noted. Hearings marked with an asterisk (*) will be aired live:
HOUSE
Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs: Bills revising Hawaii statutes and prohibiting the import, sale and use of fireworks after Jan. 2, 2000. Decision-making to follow, 2 p.m., Room 325.Public Safety and Military Affairs, Legislative Management, and Finance*: Briefing by state departments on Year 2000 computer compliance progress, 1:30 p.m., Room 309. Broadcast: Oceanic 54 and TCI Cable 54.
SENATE
Education and Technology, and House Higher Education*: Briefing on Hawaii's information technology, 1:30 p.m., Room 329. Broadcast: Oceanic 53 and TCI Cable 53.Health and Human Services: Bills banning distribution of sample tobacco products in public areas and tobacco promotional materials near schools, and funding improvements to the vital statistics system. Decision-making to follow, 2 p.m., Room 229.
Water, Land and Hawaiian Affairs: Governor's nominations to the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaiian Homes Commission, Land Use Commission and Natural Area Reserves System. Decision-making to follow, 1 p.m., Room 225. Bills on salary reviews for Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees and allowing transfers of Hawaiian homestead lessees' interest to certain family members. Decision-making to follow, 2 p.m., Room 225.