THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
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COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS |
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Senator J. Kalani English, Chair |
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Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
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Senator Colleen Hanabusa, Chair |
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Senator Clayton Hee, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING |
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Senator Ron Menor, Chair |
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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, February 15, 2005 |
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TIME: |
1:15 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 224 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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EIA/JHW |
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SB 1715 |
RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL COURT. Establishes environmental courts as divisions within the circuit court to handle complaints, administrative appeals, and other judicial proceedings of an environmental nature. |
EIA/JHW, WAM |
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EIA/CPH |
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SB 1714 |
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN STATE BUILDINGS. Defines seawater air conditioning (SWAC) as a renewable energy, requires the use of SWAC cooling in state facilities where implementation is feasible, and requires construction bids for state facilities include this technology where it would be feasible. |
EIA/CPH, WAM |
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EIA Only |
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SB 788 |
RELATING TO THE VOLUNTARY RESPONSE PROGRAM. Clarifies certain provisions and exemptions to strengthen the program. |
EIA, WAM |
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SB 1709 |
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. Establishes the Office of International Affairs to coordinate and promote peace through improved economic, social, cultural, and scientific relations with other countries. |
EIA, WAM |
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SB 998 |
RELATING TO GREEN BUILDING. Requires the incorporation of Leadership in Energy in Environmental Design gold standards for buildings constructed or substantially renovated with funding consisting of fifty per cent or more in state funds. |
EIA, WAM |
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SB 1114 |
RELATING TO AN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM TAX CREDIT. Provides a tax credit for the cost of energy storage systems installed for the storage of electricity or another useful energy product created by electricity in order to shift electric load to off-peak periods. |
EIA, WAM |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony 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 587-7225
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________________________________________ Senator Colleen Hanabusa Chair |
________________________________________ Senator J. Kalani English Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Ron Menor Chair |