THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Senator J. Kalani English, Chair

Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Vice Chair

MEASURES DEFERRED TO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2003

TIME:

2:30 pm

PLACE:

Conference Room 224

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):

(Deferred from February 4 and January 30, 2003)

SB 819

RELATING TO CONSERVATION.

Amends the definition of "landowner" in the law relating to the conservation of aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants (for the purpose of authorizing the taking of endangered and threatened plant and animal species) by including the owners of lands underlying the future site of University of Hawaii West Oahu.

ENE, WLA

SB 503

RELATING TO CLEAN WATER.H

Increases, from $25,000 to $40,000, the fine for each violation of the water pollution law, or any rule, permit, or variance issued under that law. Enacts provisions relating to muddy water, underground injection, and nutrients. Allows citizen suits.

ENE, JHW

SB 722

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Requires all newly constructed state buildings or substantial renovation of a state building to meet state building minimum renewable energy technology standards. Directs DLNR in coordination with statewide energy experts to formulate and adopt state building minimum renewable energy technology standards.

ENE/TMG, WAM
     

 

No testimony will be accepted.

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