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 |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, February 04, 2014 |
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TIME: |
8:30 A.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO TIRE RETAILERS. Expands the definition of tire retailer to include individuals who sell or offer to sell tires on the Internet. Requires Internet tire retailers to post a written notice regarding motor vehicle tire disposal and recycling on the webpage initiating or offering the sale.
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EEP, TRN, CPC |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES WITH THE REMOVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE TIRES. Appropriates funds to assist communities affected by discarded or abandoned tires by providing funds for the administration of contracts to remove abandoned tires from the landscape.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM. Requires the lieutenant governor to establish a transition plan to transfer the deposit beverage container program to the counties. Authorizes the lieutenant governor to hire consultants to assist in developing the plan. Appropriates funds for FY 2014-2015 for the lieutenant governor to establish the plan.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM. Requires large businesses that sell deposit beverage containers to serve as redemption sites for the deposit beverage container program.
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS. Requires restaurants or food establishments to provide consumers with the option of using compostable or reusable disposable food service containers. Requires signs to be posted informing consumers that such containers are available. Establishes penalties for violations. Effective July 1, 2014.
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EEP, CPC/JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING. Amends the Electronic Device and Television Recycling Program
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EEP, CPC |
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RELATING TO ENERGY STORAGE. Authorizes an individual or corporate tax payer to claim a tax credit against the Hawaii State individual or corporate net income tax for each grid-connected energy storage property that is installed and placed in service in the State by the taxpayer during the taxable year after December 31, 2014. Effective July 1, 2014.
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EEP, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENERGY STORAGE. Requires the public utilities commission to establish energy storage portfolio standards. Requires reports by the Public Utilities Commission.
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EEP, CPC |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. 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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________________________________________ Rep. Chris Lee Chair |