Measure Title: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY AND FOOD SECURITY.
Report Title: HSEO; DOA; DLNR; Renewable Energy Development and Food Security; Phytoremediation Biofuels Pilot Program; Report; Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriations ($)
Description: Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Land and Natural Resources, to facilitate the private sector's development of renewable energy projects that also support agricultural food production. Makes various amendments to the requirements of solar energy facilities on lands with certain soil classifications. Establishes within the Hawaii State Energy Office a three-year Phytoremediation Biofuels Pilot Program to be conducted by the Hawaii State Energy Office in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Land and Natural Resources and requires a report to the Governor and Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes appropriations and establishes an Interagency Liaison position within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: EET/AEN, WAM
Introducer(s): DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party)
Act:

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2/16/2024SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/16/2024SReported from EET/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2526) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/13/2024SThe committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
2/13/2024SThe committee(s) on EET recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EET were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/9/2024SThe committee(s) on EET/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-24 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
1/24/2024SReferred to EET/AEN, WAM.
1/22/2024SPassed First Reading.
1/19/2024SIntroduced.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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SB2675 SD1
All Versions of this Measure
SB2675_SD1 Pdf File
SB2675 Pdf File
Committee Reports
SB2675_SD1_SSCR2526_ Pdf File
Testimony
SB2675_TESTIMONY_EET-AEN_02-13-24_
Hearing Notices
EET/AEN
2/13/24 1:00P
CR 229 & Videoconference