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, March 24, 2009 |
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9:00 a.m. |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO POLLUTION. Prohibits the use of leaf blowers on certain days and during certain hours; restricts the use of leaf blowers for certain durations of time and near operable doors, windows, and air ducts of buildings. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES. Extends tax credits and exemptions for agricultural producers and manufacturers for an additional seven years. Allows receipts, sales, and employees of a business's establishments in all enterprise zones located within the same county to count toward qualification. Allows limited liability companies to be qualified businesses and service businesses. Amends definitions in section 209E-2, HRS. (SB1248 HD1)
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EBM/AGR, EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO FOOD WASTE RECYCLING. Requires the department of education, in a partnership with the department of health, to establish a three-year food waste recycling pilot project in one or more public schools. Allows departments to enter into public/private partnerships to establish and operate the pilot program. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. (SD1)
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Amends the renewable energy technologies income tax credit to allow special allocations of the credit in certain cases, and prevents passive activity losses from including a depreciation deduction. Provides that a taxpayer who claims the renewable energy technologies income tax credit cannot claim any other tax credit for the same actual costs for which a tax credit is claimed under the renewable energy technologies income tax credit or qualify as a qualified high technology business. Effective 01/01/90. (SD2)
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RELATING TO LANDFILLS. Places a moratorium on or after 8/1/09, on any new solid waste landfills and the expansion of any existing private solid waste landfills in the: (1) Waianae district; (2) Waialua district; (3) Koolauloa district; and (4) Koolaupoko district. (HD1) . |
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Copies of the proposed HD1 are available in room 314 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov.
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RELATING TO STARLIGHT RESERVE. Requires department of business, economic development, and tourism, assisted by a temporary advisory committee, to develop a statewide starlight reserve strategy, including an intelligent statewide lighting law, to preserve the quality of the night sky and its associated cultural, scientific, astronomical, natural, and landscape-related values. (SD1)
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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
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-9605 (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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