HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
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COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
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Rep. Hermina M. Morita, Chair |
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Rep. Denny Coffman, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Rida Cabanilla |
Rep. Chris Lee |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Sylvia Luke |
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Rep. Pono Chong |
Rep. Roland D. Sagum, III |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
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COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, & OCEAN RESOURCES |
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Rep. Ken Ito, Chair |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Rida Cabanilla |
Rep. Sylvia Luke |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
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Rep. Pono Chong |
Rep. Roland D. Sagum, III |
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Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Chris Lee |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 |
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TIME: |
9:00 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO WATER QUALITY. Authorizes the director health to use federal moneys from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to fund drinking water and wastewater infrastructure programs.
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EEP/WLO, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENT. Creates the emergency environmental workforce to provide employment to persons who have lost their jobs in the economic downturn and prioritizes the allocation of federal economic stimulus funds for the operation of this program.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. Establishes the renewable energy branch in the department of business, economic development, and tourism to coordinate and promote renewable energy initiatives. Strengthens existing renewable energy and planning provisions. Provides for staffing. Appropriates funds. (HD1)
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES. Entitles taxpayers over the age of 60 to a refundable tax credit, provided the amount is at least $1.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST HONOLULU SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING, LLC PROJECTS ON OAHU. Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds for Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning, LLC for the design and construction of a seawater air conditioning/thermal energy storage district cooling system on Oahu.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING PROJECTS ON OAHU. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning, LLC, for the purpose of design and construction of a seawater air conditioning district cooling system in downtown Honolulu.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST ONE PLANET PACIFIC ENERGY, LLC, A PROCESSING ENTERPRISE. Provides the issuance of $35,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds to One Planet Pacific Energy, LCC.
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EEP, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing with a transmittal cover indicating:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee the comments are directed to;
· The date and time of the hearing;
· Measure number; and
· The number of copies the Committee is requesting.
While every effort will be made to copy, organize, and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed to the incorrect office, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 5 copies (including an original) to Room 317 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-9608 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands); or
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to EEPtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the Legislative Web site after the hearing adjourns. This public posting of testimony on the Web site should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-8435 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" Web site at www.capitoltv.org OR call 550-8074.
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________________________________________ Rep. Ken Ito Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Hermina Morita Chair |
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