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

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Thursday, January 30, 2003

TIME:

2:30 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 224

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 1292

RELATING TO THE ENERGY CONSERVATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Extends the life of the Energy Conservation Income Tax credit for 4 years.

ENE, WAM

SB 431

RELATING TO CLEAN FUEL VEHICLES.

Provides a tax credit for the purchase of clean fuel vehicles.

ENE, WAM

SB 855

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Extends indefinitely the period in which a tax credit may be applied for alternate energy systems; changes the amount of the tax credits. Repeals heat pump and ice storage tax credits.

ENE, WAM

SB 596

RELATING TO ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX CREDIT.

Limits amount of the energy conservation tax credit that can be taken during the first 5 years to 5 equal amounts in 5 successive years.

ENE, WAM

SB 487

RELATING TO A GEOTHERMAL-TO-HYDROGEN TAX CREDIT.

Provides for a tax credit of 20 percent of the total cost of the geothermal-to-hydrogen system erected or placed in service after December 31, 2003, and before January 1, 2012, that have an unspecified nameplate capacity.

ENE, WAM

SB 354

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Extends energy tax credits to 2008.

ENE, WAM

SB 909

RELATING TO REQUIRED GREASE INTERCEPTORS.

Provides a tax credit for grease interceptors required by state or county laws.

ENE, WAM

SB 595

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.

Authorizes OEQC, when a conflict of interest may exist because the proposing agency and the agency making the determination are one and the same, to review the agency's determination, consult the agency, and make a final determination.

ENE

SB 841

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.

Requires the disclosure and proposed mitigation of environmental justice impacts in environmental impact statements.

ENE

SB 840

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.

Authorizes OEQC to review and override the determination of an agency's determination of whether its proposed action requires an environmental impact statement. Requires an environmental assessment for proposed wastewater facilities, waste-to-energy facilities, landfills, oil refineries, and power generating facilities.

ENE

SB 708

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.

Authorizes OEQC to review and override the determination of an agency's determination of whether its proposed action requires an environmental impact statement.

ENE

SB 815

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS.

Requires an environment assessment for any large single store or cluster of stores.

ENE

SB 558

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES.

Authorizes issuance of up to $25,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds to assist Barlow Projects Hawaii LLC, a subsidiary of Barlow Projects, Inc., an individual enterprise for a project on Maui.

ENE, WAM

SB 709

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST PROJECTS ON THE ISLANDS OF MAUI AND HAWAII.

Authorizes issuance of $55 million in special purpose revenue bonds to Hawaii Wind Energy LLC for wind farms on Maui and on the Big Island.

ENE, WAM

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 848

RELATING TO THE ISLAND OF KAHOOLAWE.

Appropriates funds from the special land and development fund to implement a strategy for the use of alternative energy resources on Kahoolawe.

ENE, WAM

SB 503

RELATING TO CLEAN WATER.

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 506

RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ROYALTIES.

Allocates $250,000 per year from the State's portion of the geothermal royalties to DBEDT to fund hydrogen research and development.

ENE, WAM

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

SB 713

RELATING TO CLOSURE OF MUNICIPAL FACILITIES.

Expands the definition of "pollution control project" to include the closure of the project so that such closures will qualify for special purpose revenue bond funding.

ENE, TMG

     

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Office, 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. E-mail and electronic testimony will not be accepted.

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 587-7225.

 

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Senator J. Kalani English

Chair