HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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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. Linda Ichiyama |
Rep. Beth Fukumoto |
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Rep. Sam Satoru Kong |
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AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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Tuesday, March 21, 2017 |
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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: HCR118.
The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda: HCR203.
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. 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 12/31/2017. Sunsets tax credit 12/31/2035. Effective 7/1/2050. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO ENERGY ASSURANCE. Addresses deficiencies in Hawaii's fuel shortage response and energy emergency (energy assurance) statutes; provides policy guidance on preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating against any actual or potential energy supply disruption or shortage to preserve the State's energy security and to ensure that fuel products and energy resources are made available to emergency services and the public in an orderly, efficient, and safe manner. (SD2)
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RELATING TO THE INTERISLAND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. Repeals chapter 269, part VIII, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to the interisland transmission system. (SD1)
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST MAUI ALL NATURAL ALTERNATIVE, LLC. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Maui All Natural Alternative, LLC with the development of a project to provide municipal sludge processing and renewable energy at the Wailuku-Kahului wastewater reclamation facility on Maui.
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RELATING TO COUNTY ACCESS TO PRIVATE PROPERTY. Authorizes the counties through their employees or authorized agents to enter private property to control or eradicate invasive species and pests. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)
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ENCOURAGING THE GOVERNOR TO WORK WITH THE LEGISLATURE TO DEVELOP A HAWAII GREEN INITIATIVE FOR FUELS TRANSITION TO COINCIDE WITH INCREASED LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION.
Proposed HD1: REQUESTING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH PERFORMANCE BASED REVENUE MECHANISMS THAT DIRECTLY TIE AN ELECTRIC UTILITY'S REVENUES TO THE UTILITY'S ACHIEVEMENT ON PERFORMANCE METRICS.
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URGING THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL, IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, TO PREPARE ENVIRONMENTAL AND LEGAL OPINIONS OF FUTURE STATE REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATION THAT MIGHT BE DEEMED NECESSARY TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE AND PREVENT THE REGRESSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
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Copies of the proposed HD1 are available in room 436 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov.
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.
While every effort will be made to incorporate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 10 copies (including an original) to Room 425 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For testimony less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 808-586-8404 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islander without a computer to submit testimony through e-mail or the Web); or
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. 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 586-8400 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. Chris Lee Chair |
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