THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Monday, February 12, 2001

TIME:

Not Earlier that 2:30 PM, Following WLE/TMG Hearing at 1:30 PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 224

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

WLE ONLY:

SB 1558

relating to the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds.

Authorizes issuance of $15,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds for West Hawaii Recovery Systems, LLC.

(BUNDA)

WLE, WAM

SB 1561

relating to the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds.

Authorized issuance of $5,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds for Central Kauai Sanitary Landfill, LLC.

(BUNDA)

WLE, WAM

SB 1473

relating to planning.

Establishes a special advisor and smart growth advisory council to implement growth and development strategies to reduce the public costs of growth and preserve the character, livability, and economic productivity of established communities and rural areas.

(KOKUBUN, CHUN)

WLE, WAM

SB 981

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Requires vote of simple majority of members of board of land and natural resources present in order to approve of district permits and site plans.

(FUKUNAGA, IHARA)

WLE, JDC

SB 1265

RELATING TO THE ALA WAI WATERSHED.

Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to develop a non-chemical, microorganism-based water treatment demonstration project for the Ala Wai canal at the confluence of the Manoa-Palolo streams.

(IHARA)

WLE, WAM

SB 1401

relating to the ala wai watershed.

Appropriates $250,000 for a strategic master plan for the Ala Wai watershed for effective community stewardship of the watershed and improved water quality.

(IHARA)

WLE,WAM

SB 1132

RELATED TO GLASS RECYCLING.

Increases the glass advance disposal fee to fund glass recycling efforts in each county.

(BUNDA B/R)

WLE, WAM

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 40 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 201, State Capitol 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-7335.

 

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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye

Chair