HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
Rep. Hermina M. Morita, Chair |
Rep. Mele Carroll, Vice Chair |
Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Roland D. Sagum, III |
Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu |
Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008 |
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9:00 am |
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Conference Room 312 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The following measure(s) were previously heard on January 29 and February 5, 2008.
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM. Authorizes the use of moneys in the deposit beverage container deposit special fund to acquire real property for redemption centers.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Permits small wind energy systems in all land use districts where structures of any sort are allowed except for the conservation district unless permitted by the department of land and natural resources.
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EEP, WLH |
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RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION CONTROL. Prohibits cruise ships from burning bunker fuel as an air pollutant within five miles of Nawiliwili harbor; defines bunker fuel oil.
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EEP, TRN/TAC |
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RELATING TO LIGHTING. Phases-out and bans the use of lighting products with lead and high mercury content; establishes a statewide lighting efficiency standard for general purpose lights; directs the Department of Health to develop a statewide recycling program for recycling mercury-containing compact florescent bulbs.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. Establishes a renewable energy facilitator position with DBEDT.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Requires the department of business, economic development, and tourism to develop a model ordinance for renewable energy projects for adoption by the counties. Appropriates funds to develop the model ordinance.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY. Makes solar energy facilities a permitted use in the agricultural district on class D or E land.
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EEP, WLH/AGR |
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS. Permits the use of lands in agricultural land use districts to be used for agricultural-energy facilities provided that the primary activity of the agricultural-energy enterprise is agricultural activity.
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EEP, WLH/AGR |
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________________________________________ Rep. Hermina Morita Chair |
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