THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2016

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND ENERGY

Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair

Senator Mike Gabbard, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AND AGRICULTURE

Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair

Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Tuesday, March 22, 2016
TIME:	2:50 PM
PLACE:	Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 2077, HD2 (HSCR941-16) Status & Testimony	RELATING TO HYDROELECTRIC POWER. Permits hydroelectric facilities that are considered small hydropower facilities under federal law on Agricultural District lands.  (HB2077 HD2)	TRE/WLA, CPH
HB 1170, HD2 (HSCR50-16) Status & Testimony	RELATING TO LAND RESOURCES. Revises statutory provisions relating to the regulation of mineral resources under chapters 171 and 182, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide clarity and consistency.  (HB1170 HD2)	TRE/WLA, JDL
HB 2593, HD1 (HSCR792-16) Status & Testimony	AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR HAWAII RENEWABLE RESOURCES, LLC. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Renewable Resources, LLC, with the development of facilities for food crop, animal feed, and renewable non-fossil fuel production on O‘ahu.  (HB2593 HD1)	TRE/WLA, WAM

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

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_____________________________________ Senator Mike Gabbard Chair

_____________________________________ Senator Lorraine R. Inouye Chair