HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2025
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Chair |
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Rep. Amy A. Perruso, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa |
Rep. Sean Quinlan |
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Rep. Matthias Kusch |
Rep. Gene Ward |
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 13, 2025 |
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10:15 AM |
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PLACE: |
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A M E N D E D A G E N D A
The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda: HB975, HB1476, HB974.
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RELATING TO RECYCLING. Expands the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act to include the collection and recycling of certain lithium-ion batteries. Requires manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries to recycle or arrange for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries sold in the State, and ensure the safe collection, storage, transportation, and recycling of batteries.
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EEP, CPC |
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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Requires an owner or operator of a waste-to-energy facility to comply with certain United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations as they existed on December 31, 2024. Sunsets 6/30/2027.
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EEP, CPC |
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RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS. Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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TOU, EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION. Establishes a private right of action for any person aggrieved by a violation of the Federal Aviation Act and existing federal laws to bring a civil action against the owner or operator of the helicopter in violation and collect damages and litigation costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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TRN, EEP, JHA |
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RELATING TO RED HILL. Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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WAL, EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION INCENTIVES. Codifies and makes permanent the Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Program under the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
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EEP, FIN |
DECISION MAKING
The following measure(s) were previously heard on February 11th, 2025. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS. Requires an environmental impact statement and consultation with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for actions that propose any launch of a spacecraft from or reeintry into state waters or the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
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EEP, JHA |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. Allows the State to enter into step-in agreements for payment obligations arising under certain power purchase agreements. Establishes the Power Purchasing Costs Trust Fund. Establishes that revenues from on-bill charges for power purchase agreements and accompanying reserves shall be held in trust by the State, and that independent power producers shall hold a beneficial interest in the revenue and reserve to the extent of the amounts owed under the covered power purchase agreements. Appoints, authorizes, and empowers an electric utility to serve as the billing, collection, payment, and managing agent of the Department of Budget and Finance in the service of performing step-in agreements.
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EEP, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are bolded.
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________________________________________ Rep. Nicole E. Lowen Chair |