HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
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COMMITTEE ON FINANCE |
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Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro, Chair |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
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Rep. Karen Leinani Awana |
Rep. Roland D. Sagum, III |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Isaac W. Choy |
Rep. Jessica Wooley |
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Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Kymberly Marcos Pine |
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Rep. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran |
Rep. Gene Ward |
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Rep. Chris Lee |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 02, 2009 |
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TIME: |
10:30 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A # 2
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RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. Establishes the Hawaii Energy and Food Security Task Force to address Hawaii's energy and food security needs. Increases the tax collected on each barrel of imported oil, and allocates a portion thereof for energy security uses.
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EEP, AGR, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES. Requires construction and renovation of public school facilities to meet the Collaborative for High Performance Schools standards. Requires replacement of old portable buildings with high performance classrooms. Also requires prioritization of public school facilities projects in accordance with certain criteria.
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EEP, EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO WATER QUALITY STANDARDS. Amends state water quality standards for marine waters to conform to federal standards.
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EEP/WLO, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM. Extends the reverse vending machine rebate program and increases the financial incentives. Appropriates moneys to the counties to plan and operate county recycling programs.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Directs the public utilities commission to establish energy efficiency portfolio standards.
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EEP, CPC, 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.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Establishes comprehensive measures for increasing the production and use of renewable energy in the State. Effective 1/1/2020.
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Amends sections of chapter 210D, HRS (relating to community-based economic development), to update the provision of services provided by the community-based economic development technical and financial assistance program.
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EBM, FIN |
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RELATING TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. Establishes a task force to develop the Hawaii state science and technology plan. Appropriates funds.
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EBM, FIN |
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.
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Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 2 copies (including an original) to Room 306 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6001 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands); or
WEB: For comments less than 4MB in size, transmit through the Web page at http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/emailtestimony
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 586-6200 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.
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________________________________________ Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro Chair |