THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Senator Ron Menor, Chair

Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Thursday, February 1, 2007
TIME:	2:45 p.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 414 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 1222	RELATING TO INCOME TAXATION. Establish that all energy technology systems must be installed and placed in service in the State of Hawaii to obtain energy tax credit.	ENE, EDT, WAM
SB 985	RELATING TO TAX CREDITS. Provides a tax credit for the purchase of a hybrid motor vehicle.	ENE, EDT, WAM
SB 731	RELATING TO FUEL TAX. Specifically exempts the fuel tax for non-transportation fuel uses.	ENE, EDT, WAM
SB 1098	RELATING TO ENERGY SELF-SUFFICIENCY. Exempts solar energy system installation costs and the purchase of fuel efficient automobiles from the general excise tax.	ENE, EDT, WAM
SB 1396	RELATING TO TAX CREDITS FOR ENERGY STAR RATED APPLICANCES. The purpose of this Act is to create an income tax credit for certain Energy Star approved appliances equal to 10% of the retail purchase price of the appliance or appliances purchased during the taxable year or $1,500, whichever is less.	ENE, EDT, WAM
SB 994	RELATING TO SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING DISTRICT COOLING SYSTEMS. Allows the sale of cooling from seawater air conditioning district cooling systems to qualify for state enterprise zone benefits.	ENE, EDT
SB 993	RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING PROJECTS ON THE ISLAND OF OAHU. Authorizes issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning LLC for the purpose of design and construction of a seawater air conditioning district cooling system in downtown Honolulu.	ENE, WAM
SB 644	RELATING TO ENERGY RESOURCES. Requires the installation of solar energy devices in all new residential construction, beginning January 1, 2008.  Increases limits for renewable energy income tax credit to systems installed and placed in service, in single family and multi-family residential properties before January 1, 2008.	ENE, EDT, WAM
SB 839	RELATING TO PESTICIDES. Prohibits sales of restricted use pesticides to a structural pesticides applicator unless the applicator is employed by a licensed pest control operator.	ENE, CPH

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 20 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 208, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing.  Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.  When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder.  A folder labeled “Public Folder” containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6740.

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Senator Ron Menor

Chair