THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
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Senator David Y. Ige, Chair |
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Senator Michelle N. Kidani, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014 |
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9:05 a.m. |
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Conference Room 211 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The following measure(s) were previously heard in their respective standing committees:
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who incur certain expenses for manufacturing products in Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 1/1/2023. (SD1)
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EGH, WAM |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION, CONTROL, OUTREACH, RESEARCH, AND PLANNING. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council for invasive species prevention, control, outreach, research, and planning.
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ENE/WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING, LAND LEASES, AND OTHER TANGIBLE ASSETS FOR A RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT WITH ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY ON THE ISLAND OF MOLOKAI. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Princeton Energy Group or a related special purpose entity with the financing and refinancing costs relating to the planning, design, and construction of a renewable energy project with energy storage technology on the island of Molokai. Effective July 1, 2222. (SD1)
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ENE, WAM |
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RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING PROJECTS ON OAHU. Extends the authorization of the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning, LLC, for the purpose of design and construction of a seawater air conditioning district cooling system in downtown Honolulu, for an additional five years. Effective June 29, 2014. (SD1)
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ENE, WAM |
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RELATING TO TAXATION. Establishes a renewable fuels production income tax credit. Repeals the ethanol facility tax credit. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)
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ENE, WAM |
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RELATING TO BIOSECURITY. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for the planning, design, and construction of biosecurity facilities at harbors and airports throughout the State. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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ENE, WAM |
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RELATING TO ENERGY STORAGE. Establishes an income tax credit for each grid-connected energy storage property that is installed and placed in service in the State during the taxable year beginning after December 31, 2014; provided that this tax credit shall not be available for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. Allows the tax credit to be claimed as either an investment credit or utilization credit. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)
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ENE, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ADMINISTRATION OF THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM. Requires surrender of housing voucher upon vacancy of unit by last original household member or upon the last minor household member reaching age twenty-one. Effective July 1, 2525. (SD1)
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HMS, WAM |
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RELATING TO FOSTER CARE SERVICES. Increases the monthly board rate for foster care services. Makes an appropriation. Requires DHS to report on impact of board rate increase. (SD1)
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HMS, WAM |
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RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. Establishes and appropriates funds for the Medicaid Buy-in Program for Workers with Disabilities. Establishes and appropriates funds for a Medicaid Buy-in Pilot Program to be in effect from July 1, 2015, until June 30, 2017. Effective July 1, 2030. (SD1)
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HMS, WAM |
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RELATING TO YOUTH. Statutorily establishes the Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health (R.E.A.C.H.) program within the Office of Youth Services to provide after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools. Establishes a special fund. Appropriates funds to establish the program and one full-time position. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)
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HMS/EDU, WAM |
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RELATING TO AGING. Establishes a Fall Prevention and Early Detection Coordinator position within the Department of Health's Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention System Branch. Appropriates funds. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)
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HMS/HTH, WAM |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. Amends the conveyance tax percentage amount paid into the Rental Housing Trust Fund to fifty per cent and makes an appropriation to and out of the fund for an increase in affordable rental housing units. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1)
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HMS, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE HOUSING LOAN AND MORTGAGE PROGRAM. Increases the Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Bond authorization limit from $750,000,000 to $1,000,000,000. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB2251 HD1)
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HMS, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Allows the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to issue bonds to eligible developers for infrastructure on land owned by the eligible developer for the construction of affordable housing. Authorizes revenue bonds to be issued by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective July 1, 2030. (HB2448 HD2)
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HMS, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX. Exempts from the General Excise Tax amounts received by a contractor of the Patient-Centered Community Care Program established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for costs associated with health care provided to veterans outside of the Veterans Affairs system. Effective July 1, 2014. (HB1772 HD1)
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PSM/HTH, WAM |
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RELATING TO VETERANS. Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds for the construction of a long-term care facility for veterans contingent upon the receipt of federal funds. Effective July 1, 2014.
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PSM/HTH/HMS, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE INTEGRATED SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT PROGRAM. Requires the Statewide Integrated Adult Sex Offender Treatment Program to employ a best practices philosophy for the treatment of adult sex offenders. Directs the Program to develop standards and guidelines for the assessment, evaluation, treatment, and supervision of adult sex offenders. Identifies the Program's coordinating body as the "Adult Sex Offender Management Team". (HB2333 HD2)
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PSM/JDL, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL. Authorizes the State Fire Council to: (1) Establish statewide qualifications and procedures for testing, certifying, and credentialing individuals who conduct maintenance testing of fire extinguishers, fire protection systems, and fire alarm systems; and (2) Implement a statewide system to promote the effective use of fire and life safety resources. (HB2365 HD1)
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PSM/CPN, WAM |
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Decision making meeting only, no oral testimony will be accepted.
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FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.
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_____________________________________ Senator David Y. Ige Chair |
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