HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
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Rep. Hermina Morita, Chair |
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Rep. Thomas Waters, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Kika G. Bukoski |
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Rep. Sol P. Kaho`ohalahala |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, March 16, 2004 |
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TIME: |
9:00 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 2474 SD3 (SSCR2802) |
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Requires electric utilities to establish renewable portfolio milestones of 20 per cent for 2015 and 30 per cent for 2020. Directs the PUC to study the feasibility of implementing a rate structure and incentives program to encourage the use of renewable energy. Effective 7/1/2030. (SD3) |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB 3207 SD2 (SSCR2644) |
RELATING TO ETHANOL TAX CREDIT. Changes the ethanol investment tax credit to the ethanol facility tax credit (EFTC); bars other credits if EFTC is claimed; clarifies definitions; limits EFTC to investment amount; and allows EFTC only in years that the facility is operating at 75% of nameplate capacity or more and if production commences on or before 1/1/12. Effective 12/31/30. (SD2) |
EEP, FIN |
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SB 3170 SD2 (SSCR2703) |
RELATING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. Establishes new requirements for the blending of ethanol in gasoline. (SD2) |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB 2996 SD2 (SSCR2640) |
RELATING TO TAXATION OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS. Reduces fuel taxes on alternative fuels by an unspecified amount from 7/1/04 to 6/30/09. Effective 7/1/20. (SD2) |
EEP, FIN |
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SB 3193 SD2 (SSCR2860) |
RELATING TO CONSUMERS. Amends the proposed maximum pre-tax wholesale price of regular unleaded gasoline by determining the baseline price according to the national spot price, as reported by the Oil Price Information Service; repeals the maximum pre-tax retail gasoline price; and establishes maximum pre-tax wholesale prices for mid-grade and premium gasoline and diesel fuel. (SD2) |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 30 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 423, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY BE FAXED TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.
IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-8435.
IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
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________________________________________ Rep. Hermina M. Morita Chair |
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