HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
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Rep. Cindy Evans, Chair |
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. Chris Lee |
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Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen |
Rep. Richard Lee Fale |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano, Chair |
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Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Denny Coffman |
Rep. Chris Lee |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Richard Lee Fale |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, February 11, 2013 |
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8:30 am |
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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 THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX. Repeals the general excise tax exemption for housing projects built on federal lands. Provides that tax revenues gained from repealing this exemption shall be deposited into the rental housing trust fund for the purpose of building affordable rental housing for homeless families with children.
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HSG, WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES. Repeals Act 97, SLH 2012, relating to geothermal resources which differentiates between "geothermal resources exploration" and "geothermal resources development". Designates "geothermal resources exploration" and "geothermal resources development" as permissible uses in all state land use districts and certain conservation district zones in accordance with chapter 205, HRS. Enacts geothermal resource subzones, designation of areas as geothermal resources subzones, and exploratory wells, which were repealed by Act 97. Effective July 1, 2025. (HB106 HD1)
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EEP, WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO MINERAL RESOURCES. Promotes renewable energy in Hawaii by: (1) providing that all penalties, fees, and costs established and collected by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to Chapter 182, Hawaii Revised Statutes, be deposited in the Special Land and Development Fund; (2) including geothermal resources within the definition of a renewable energy producer; and (3) clarifying the permitting procedures for regulators and renewable energy developers considering geothermal development. (HB932 HD1)
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EEP, WAL |
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RELATING TO LAND USE. Provides that the absence in the Hawaii state plan of a priority guideline or functional plan applicable to a proposed reclassification of district boundaries shall not be grounds for the LUC to defer a decision on the petition to the applicable county pursuant to its county general plan. Eliminates LUC consideration of the impacts of certain areas of state concern.
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WAL, JUD |
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RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE. Modifies the composition of the Hawaii State Building Code Council and revises the State Building Code. Effective July 1, 2013.
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WAL |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAPAHULU, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR SEAWALL PURPOSES.
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WAL/OMH |
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SUBMITTING TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ON A LAND EXCHANGE.
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WAL, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KAALAEA, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING SEAWALL, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT KANEOHE, KOOLAUPOKO, OAHU, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING PIER, SEAWALL, AND LANDSCAPING AREA, AND FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
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WAL/OMH, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit no later than 5pm on Sunday, February 10, 2013. Testimony should indicate:
· 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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Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
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WEB: For testimony less than 10MB in size, transmit from http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website after the hearing adjourns. This public posting of testimony on the website 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 586-8510 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. Faye P. Hanohano Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Cindy Evans Chair |
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