THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Senator J. Kalani English, Chair

Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND AGRICULTURE

Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair

Senator Willie C. Espero, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Tuesday, February 17, 2004
TIME:	1:00pm
PLACE:	Conference Room 224 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

ENE/WLA

SB 2247	MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONTROL OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Appropriates $1 million to fight specific types of invasive species that are impacting the agricultural industry.	ENE/WLA, WAM
SB 3153	MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR BIOREMEDIATION RESEARCH. Appropriates funds for bioremediation pilot project on agricultural lands in West Maui.	ENE/WLA, WAM

ENE

SB 3164	RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES. Mandates the use of at least 60% post-consumer content paper that is processed chlorine free by all state departments and agencies.	ENE, WAM
SB 3172	RELATING TO PEST CONTROL. Changes the bases for disciplinary action that may be exercised by the pest control board against pest control operators.	ENE, CPH
SB 2996	RELATING TAXATION OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS. Suspends the State portion of the fuel tax on alternative fuels for a period of five years to encourage the development and use of alternative fuels.	ENE, WAM

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony for SB 2247 and SB 3153, and 25 copies of all other bills listed on this hearing notice to the committee clerk, Room 205, 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 586-6903.

________________________________________ Senator Lorraine R. Inouye Chair		________________________________________ Senator J. Kalani English Chair