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Small Business News January 2004
The 2004 State Legislature will convene Wed. January 21, 2004 at 10 am for a 60-day session lasting until May. After the usual pomp and circumstance, flowers, food, and entertainment on Hawaii's unique opening day, it is expected to be a rough legislative year as the Democrat majority seeks to block any advances from the Lingle Administration. It also will be a major election year in which Republicans will try to increase their numbers in both the House and Senate where Democrats continue to hold comfortable majorities (36 - 15 in the House; 20 - 5 in the Senate). Taxes, fees, more spending and debt will be on the agenda as well as increased employer mandates. Problems with workers' compensation must be addressed; the Insurance Commissioner will propose positive solutions to WC and casualty insurance fraud problems. Business must have a prominent presence during this year's session. SB News and the SBH website will keep business owners up to date with the latest issues and progress. CONFERENCE PAGE RETURN TO JANUARY 2004 SB NEWS PAGE
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