It’s set for Saturday, Feb. 9, at 9 a.m. in the state Capitol Auditorium. Bring a sweater, caffeine and quarters for the parking meters.

The hearing regards “the abolishment of the Public Land Development Corporation or alternatives to achieve the original intent to generate revenue from public land,” according to a press release from the House Committee on Water and Land.

“As the Chair of Water and Land I am approaching the issue from the standpoint of repeal,” said Rep. Cindy Evans (District 7, North Kona, North Kohala, South Kohala). “The PLDC cannot exist as is, something has to change; however, I am open to options and the most compelling argument will move forward.”

“The people I have spoken with on Maui who understand the implications of PLDC support a full repeal. While I recognize the need for increased DLNR revenue and improved public land efficiencies, we must achieve these goals without posing a threat of undermining public input or skirting environmental regulations” said Rep. Kaniela Ing (District 11, South Maui). “The people, especially on the neighbor islands, are saying “try again” – we, as lawmakers, need to listen to them.”

The other House committees hearing the measures — seven in all — are Education and Finance.