THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Monday, March 19, 2001

TIME:

2PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 224

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 1282 HD2

RELATING TO ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX CREDITS.

Extends deadline for energy conservation income tax credits to July 1, 2006. (HB1282 HD2) (SAY et al)

WLE, WAM

HB 739 HD2

Similar to SB 269

RELATING TO ELECTRICAL COOPERATIVES.

Exempts from PUC regulation any electric cooperative that generates, transmits, or distributes electricity exclusively to its stockholders or members at cost. Clarifies that any electric cooperative that generates, transmits, or distributes electricity to customers other than to its stockholders or members shall be subject to PUC regulation. (HB739 HD2) (MORITA, KANOHO)

WLE, CPH

HB 1345 HD1

RELATING TO ENERGY CONTENT OF FUELS.

Encourages use of alternative fuels by adjusting the fuel tax to reflect the energy content of alternative fuels and reducing the fuel tax rate of alternative fuels for several years. (HB1345 HD1) (MORITA et al)

WLE, WAM

HB 173 HD2

Similar to SB 702 SD1

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES.

Requires qualified electric utilities to possess unspecified minimum percentages of renewable energy resources within their overall resource portfolios. Provides for the issuance of renewable energy credits to renewable energy generators and twice the credits to solar electric generators. (HB173 HD2) (SAY et al)

WLE, CPH

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 40 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 201, 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 586-7335.

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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye

Chair