HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
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Rep. Jessica Wooley, Chair |
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Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Romy M. Cachola |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Isaac W. Choy |
Rep. Lauren Kealohilani Cheape |
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Rep. Takashi Ohno |
Rep. Gene Ward |
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Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. Chris Lee, Chair |
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Rep. Cynthia Thielen, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
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Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen |
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Richard Lee Fale |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, April 19, 2013 |
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TIME: |
8:45AM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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URGING THE INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE INTERAGENCY PLAN FOR THE CONTROL AND ERADICATION OF ALBIZIA THROUGHOUT THE STATE; STARTING WITH THE ISLAND OF HAWAII, AND TO PARTNER TO UTILIZE ALBIZIA TREES THAT ARE REMOVED AND URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO INVESTIGATE BIOCONTROL AGENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF ALBIZIA.
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AGR/EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE RELIABILITY STANDARDS WORKING GROUP.
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EEP, CPC |
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EXPRESSING CONCERN ABOUT THE USE OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING IN HAWAII.
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EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO CONSIDER WHETHER STRANDED COSTS ARE A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN THE ELECTRIC UTILITIES' FAILURE TO RETIRE OLD, OIL-FIRED GENERATION PLANTS AND ANY APPROPRIATE MEASURES THAT WOULD ENCOURAGE ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO RETIRE OLD, OIL-FIRED GENERATION PLANTS AND THE POTENTIAL IMPACT THIS WOULD HAVE ON RATEPAYERS.
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EEP, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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________________________________________ Rep. Chris Lee Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Jessica Wooley Chair |
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