HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
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Rep. Chris Lee, 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. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Kaniela Ing |
Rep. Feki Pouha |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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Thursday, March 17, 2016 |
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8:30am |
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Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
The following measure(s) has been DELETED from the agenda: SB3126 (SSCR2787)
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR HAWAII RENEWABLE RESOURCES, LLC. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Renewable Resources, LLC, with the development of a natural gas production facility on Maui that will establish and fund food crops, with renewable natural gas and electricity production and related facilities and projects on the island of Maui.
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RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST BIOENERGY HAWAII, LLC. Extends the authorization of the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to BioEnergy Hawaii, LLC, for the purpose of establishing a cogeneration facility and related energy production facilities, for an additional five years.
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Proposed HD1: Replaces the current renewable energy technology systems tax credit with tax credits for solar energy property, wind energy property, and energy storage property. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2016. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and makes an appropriation for the development of an electrolysis process hydrogen production, storage, and dispensing facility. Appropriates funds for the operation of the facility.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. Restores the amendments made to sections 243-1 and 243-4(a), HRS, which sunsetted on 12/31/2015. Clarifies that naphtha fuel, used in a power-generating facility, is subject to the fuel tax at a rate of 2 cents per gallon, retroactive to 1/1/2016. (SD2)
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REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY AND THE POTENTIAL MERITS AND BENEFITS OF THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE MODEL FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII.
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EEP, CPC |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. Chris Lee Chair |
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