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 |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 |
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10:45 AM |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONVENE A GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE REGULATORY AND POLICY LANDSCAPE SURROUNDING GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IN HAWAII.
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EEP, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FACILITATE AND ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS TO DECARBONIZE HAWAIʻI'S TRANSPORTATION SECTOR AND SUPPORT THE STATE'S CLIMATE GOALS.
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EEP, TRN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A GREEN BONDS PROGRAM IN THE STATE.
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EEP, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, STATE AGENCIES, AND OTHER RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS TO ACCELERATE HAWAII'S CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION AND TAKE IMMEDIATE, DECISIVE ACTION TO REDUCE AND ELIMINATE DEPENDENCE ON IMPORTED FOSSIL FUELS TO IMPROVE ENERGY SECURITY AND PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM RISING ENERGY COSTS.
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URGING THE STATE TO REJECT ENERGY SOURCES FOUND TO BE HARMFUL OR DESTABILIZING TO OUR CLIMATE SYSTEM AND ENVIRONMENT AND TO COMMIT TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE VALUES OF HAWAII'S RESIDENTS.
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EEP |
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________________________________________ Rep. Nicole E. Lowen Chair |
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