HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
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Rep. Chris Lee, Chair |
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Rep. Cynthia Thielen, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen |
Rep. Calvin K.Y. Say |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Richard Lee Fale |
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Rep. Cindy Evans, Chair |
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen |
Rep. Calvin K.Y. Say |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Richard Lee Fale |
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Rep. Chris Lee |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 |
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8:30 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 RENEWABLE ENERGY. Permits a solar energy facility on class A agricultural lands if the facility is located on a paved or unpaved road that is established by December 31, 2013, and the parcel upon which the facility is located has a valid agricultural conservation easement or county tax dedication status; the road allows for vehicular traffic, and the facility has a special use permit. Provides for continued operations after the repeal date. Repeals June 30, 2019. (SB2775 HD1)
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RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY. Allows solar energy facilities to occupy more than 10% of a parcel, or 20 acres of land, within agricultural lands with soil classified as overall productivity rating class B or C if a special use permit has been granted and the area occupied by the solar energy facilities is also made available for compatible agricultural activities. Requires that solar energy facilities be decommissioned and removed within 12 months of the conclusion of operation. (HD1)
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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________________________________________ Rep. Cindy Evans Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Chris Lee Chair |
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