Capitol 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.:

HOUSE

Economic Development and Business Concerns

Bill creating tax credits for training, job creation or investment in the technology industry, and prohibiting taxes on Internet commerce. Decision-making to follow, 8:30 a.m., Room 325.

Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs

Resolutions to study the collection of child-support payments by suspension or denial of licenses, and to evaluate the domestic violence policies of the Oahu criminal justice system. Decision-making to follow, 2 p.m., Room 325.

Labor and Public Employment

Bills adopting uniform standards for state procurement and banning state workplace smoking. Decision-making to follow, 9 a.m., Room 309.

SENATE

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Bill eliminating state and county employer contributions to health-fund benefits for employees' beneficiaries. Decision-making to follow, 11 a.m., Room 016.

Judiciary

Bills increasing jury duty service and mileage fees, and repealing jury service exemptions. Decision-making to follow, 9 a.m., Room 229.

Labor and Environment:

Resolutions on banning sonar tests in Hawaii waters and prohibiting U.S. companies from using child labor or buying foreign goods manufactured by child labor. Decision-making to follow, 1 p.m., Room 225.