THE SENATE
Senator Ron Menor, Chair |
Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair |
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2:45 p.m. |
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Conference Room 414 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):
(Deferred from Tuesday, March 20, 2007)
HD3 |
RELATING TO ENERGY. Statutorily establishes the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute of the University of Hawaii and creates the Energy Systems Development Special Fund for the development of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies. Creates the Biofuels Development Revolving Loan Fund, which will be administered by the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation, and the Hawaii Biofuels Program within DBEDT, to manage the State's transition to energy self-sufficiency based in part on biofuels for power generation and transportation fuels. Requires DBEDT to develop and prepare a bioenergy master plan that sets the course for the coordination and implementation of policies and procedures to develop a bioenergy industry in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. (HB1003 HD3)
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ENE/EDU, WAM |
HB 791 HD1 |
RELATING TO GASOLINE. Requires gasoline sold in the state to have ethanol content of at least ten per cent, up to ten percent, and no ethanol, depending on the grade of gasoline. (HB791 HD1
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ENE, CPH |
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No testimony will be accepted.
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