THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2015

 

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair

Senator Josh Green, Vice Chair

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

 

DATE:

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

TIME:

2:45 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 225

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

HB 139, HD1

      (HSCR860)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST ANAERGIA INC.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Anaergia Inc., with the development of facilities for renewable non-fossil fuel production on Maui.  (HB139 HD1)

 

ENE, WAM

HB 241

      (HSCR656)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING PROJECTS ON OAHU.

Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds for Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning LLC.

 

ENE, WAM

HB 242

      (HSCR657)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO SEAWATER AIR CONDITIONING.

Extends the lapsing date to 1/30/2020, of the special purpose revenue bonds issued to assist Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning in building seawater air conditioning projects on Oahu.  Effective 1/29/2015.

 

ENE, WAM

HB 264, HD2

      (HSCR778)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Requires the PUC to establish a process for the creation of integrated energy districts.  Effective 7/1/2112.  (HB264 HD2)

 

ENE, CPN

HB 623, HD2

      (HSCR862)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO RENEWABLE STANDARDS.

Increases renewable portfolio standards to 70 percent by December 31, 2035, and 100 percent by December 31, 2045.  Adds the impact on renewable energy developer energy prices to PUC study and reporting requirements.  (HB623 HD2)

 

ENE, CPN

HB 1086

      (HSCR698)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Requires LRB to update its 1985 study on environmental reorganization for Hawaii and assess the feasibility of implementing the findings and recommendations of 1992 department of environmental protection task force.  Makes an appropriation.

 

ENE, WAM

HB 1087, HD1

      (HSCR764)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Changes the amount of the tax deposited into the Environmental Response Revolving Fund from five cents per barrel to an unspecified amount to support environmental activities and programs.  Establishes a task force regarding field-constructed underground storage tanks in Hawaii.  (HD1)

 

ENE, WAM

HB 1140, HD1

      (HSCR699)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a cesspool to a septic system or an aerobic treatment unit system, or connecting to a sewer system.  (HB1140 HD1)

 

ENE, WAM

HB 1141, HD2

      (HSCR876)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Prohibits new installation of a cesspool and new construction served by a cesspool after December 31, 2016.  Authorizes DOH to develop rules for exceptions.  (HB1141 HD2)

 

ENE, JDL

HB 1513, HD1

      (HSCR700)

      Status & Testimony

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Authorizes HTDC to provide 50% matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Office of Naval Research.  Appropriates moneys.  (HD1)

 

ENE, WAM

 

 

 

 

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

 

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Senator Mike Gabbard

Chair