HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Chair |
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Rep. Elle Cochran, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
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Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa |
Rep. Gene Ward |
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Rep. Amy A. Perruso |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 16, 2023 |
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TIME: |
9:15AM |
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PLACE: |
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT. Specifies that no law, rule, ordinance, or code, including the state building code shall prohibit or limit the deemed acceptable use of a refrigerant.
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EEP, CPC |
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RELATING TO WASTE-TO-ENERGY. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to enter into a public‑private partnership to develop a waste-to-energy generating facility on land under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
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EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO GAS APPLIANCES. Beginning 1/1/2025, prohibits the installation of gas appliances in new construction within the State.
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EEP, CPC |
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RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS. Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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TOU, EEP, CPC |
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RELATING TO LAND USE. Requires the department of land and natural resources to prepare plans and a program to facilitate voluntary relocation of residential development away from areas at risk of sea level rise. Establishes the sea level rise relocation special fund. Allows the exchange of public land for private lands for the transfer of development rights or land exchanges to relocate private development away from high-risk areas. Expands the climate change adaptation priority guidelines. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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WAL, EEP, FIN |
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RELATING TO DISPOSABLE WIPES. Makes it unlawful to sell, offer to sell, or distribute for sale in the State any flushable wipe. Defines flushable wipe.
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EEP, CPC |
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RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY. Amends the statutory duties of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Requires the Authority to conduct certain activities in a culturally sensitive and environmentally appropriate manner and to engage in community outreach and education. Amends the membership of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority board of directors by requiring 1 board member to represent the University of Hawaii Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and 1 member to be a cultural practitioner from the ahupuaa of Ooma or Kalaoa.
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EEP, JHA |
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RELATING TO ENERGY. Requires the public utilities commission to administer an electric vehicle charging system loan program to provide loans to applicants who install eligible electric vehicle charging systems. Appropriates funds.
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EEP, FIN |
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________________________________________ Rep. Nicole E. Lowen Chair |