HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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Rep. Sylvia Luke, Chair |
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Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Romy M. Cachola |
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
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Rep. Isaac W. Choy |
Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura |
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Rep. Lynn DeCoite |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates |
Rep. Sean Quinlan |
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Rep. Daniel Holt |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Jarrett Keohokalole |
Rep. Andria P.L. Tupola |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
Rep. Gene Ward |
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Rep. Matthew S. LoPresti |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 24, 2017 |
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TIME: |
11:00 A.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A # 1
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR THE NUUANU HYDROELECTRICITY PROJECT. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to the Board of Water Supply to upgrade Nuuanu Reservoir #1 to meet State Dam Safety Standards, as a component of the Nuuanu Hydroelectricity Project.
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EEP/WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR THE NUUANU HYDROELECTRICITY PROJECT. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to the Board of Water Supply to upgrade Nuuanu Reservoir #4 to meet State Dam Safety Standards, as a component of the Nuuanu Hydroelectricity Project.
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EEP/WAL, FIN |
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RELATING TO WASTEWATER. Prohibits the installation or use of household aerobic units that discharge directly to groundwater unless approved by the Director of Health.
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EEP/HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT. Requires lessors of rental motor vehicles to include an option for the lessee in the motor vehicle rental agreement to contribute a sum to DLNR for the preservation and protection of the environment, commencing on January 1, 2020.
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EEP, TRN, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENERGY MODERNIZATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM. Exempt microgrids that promote and serve public higher education institutions from regulation as a public utility by the Public Utilities Commission. Adds a definition for "microgrid".
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EEP, HED, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEAT ABATEMENT. Authorizes the DOE and B&F to borrow moneys from the Hawaii green infrastructure loan program for heat abatement measures at public schools. Appropriates general funds to make an initial repayment to the Hawaii green infrastructure special fund.
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EEP, EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO COMPOSTING. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to issue grants to establish a composting grant pilot project in DOE schools. Establishes a composting grant pilot project working group. Requires report to legislature. Appropriates funds.
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EEP, EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO CORAL. Requires UH Environmental Center to conduct ongoing studies of the environmental impacts of sewage spills on affected coral reefs. Requires UH Environmental Center to submit an annual report to the legislature prior to the convening of regular sessions. Appropriates funds.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to convene a working group to develop standards for reporting energy consumption to facilitate comparisons of energy consumption and costs by consumers and home buyers.
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EEP, HSG, FIN |
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RELATING TO GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE. Establishes the Clean Energy Savings Jump Start Program, Clean Energy Savings Jump Start Fund, and Energy Storage System Rebate Program. Deletes the Public Utilities Commission's approval authority relative to the Green Infrastructure Loan Program. Appropriates funds.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO KEKAHA KAI STATE PARK. Appropriates funds for the employment of lifeguards and for life-saving equipment at Kua Bay.
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OMH, FIN |
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RELATING TO OCEAN MANAGEMENT. Establishes the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument Program within DLNR-DAR to coordinate and fulfill the State's co-management role with federal authorities. Establishes a goal of effective management of thirty per cent of nearshore waters by 2030 under the Coastal Zone Management Program.
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OMH, FIN |
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RELATING TO COMMUNITY-BASED SUBSISTENCE FISHING AREAS. Establishes a goal for the Department of Land and Natural Resources to designate and adopt rules for the management of no fewer than five community-based subsistence fishing areas by December 31, 2025. Establishes designation process and rule requirements.
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OMH, FIN |
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RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. Makes OHA employees subject to civil service and collective bargaining rights. Gives OHA voting rights as a public employer.
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OMH/LAB, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT. Reduces the minimum Hawaiian blood quantum requirement of certain successors to lessees of Hawaiian home lands from one-quarter to one thirty-second.
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OMH, JUD, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. Sylvia Luke Chair |