HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2023

 

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, Chair

Rep. Elle Cochran, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates

Rep. Justin H. Woodson

Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa

Rep. Gene Ward

Rep. Amy A. Perruso

 

 

 

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

TIME:

9:30AM

PLACE:

VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

Conference Room 325

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

 

 

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A M E N D E D  A G E N D A

 

The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda:  SB 70

 

 

SB 966

(SSCR849)

Status

RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE.

Allows as punishment for felony disposal of solid waste, imprisonment of not more than five years.  Allows as punishment for felony disposal of solid waste and petty misdemeanor disposal of solid waste, forfeiture of any vehicle used in the commission of the offenses.

 

EEP, JHA

SB 54, SD1

(SSCR713)

Status

RELATING TO GASOLINE-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS.

Prohibits the operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers in any urban land use districts.  Increases the amounts of fines for offenses of leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers upon a third violation.  Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies.  Takes effect 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

 

EEP, CPC

SB 506, SD1

(SSCR749)

Status

RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Requires self-service stations to put labels on gas dispensing equipment that advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

 

EEP, CPC

SB 70, SD1

(SSCR351)

Status

RELATING TO THE CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to pursue and obtain accreditation for the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.  Appropriates funds.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

EEP, FIN

 

 

 

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FOR AMENDED NOTICES:  Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are bolded.

 

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Rep. Nicole E. Lowen

Chair