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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Tuesday, April 01, 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 INVASIVE SPECIES. Makes regulated articles subject to pest inspection, treatment, and destruction. Prohibits transportation of designated pests or diseased or infested articles. Prohibits possession, harboring, transportation, rearing, breeding, distribution, or release of pests except as allowed by permit. Allows designation of quarantine areas and establishment of compliance agreements for transportation of certain articles. Establishes penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO COLLABORATE IN DEVELOPING A FORECASTING PROGRAM USING MONEYS FROM THE PUBLIC BENEFIT FUND AND OTHER SOURCES TO ALIGN EFFICIENCY EFFORTS AND THE GROWTH OF RENEWABLE ENERGY WITH TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION THAT MAY INCREASE ENERGY DEMAND.
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REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF RECYCLING HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES AND COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS AND TO ESTABLISH DROP-OFF SITES FOR THE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING OF BATTERIES, COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS, AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. |
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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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PAPER: 2 copies (including an original) to Room 443 in the State Capitol;
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________________________________________ Rep. Chris Lee Chair |
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