Morita’s energy, environment bills advance Alternative energy and environmental protection bills initiated by a Kaua’i legislator have reached the state Senate for committee hearings. The bills, which will be assigned to committees for public hearings, include: – House Bill 173
Morita’s energy, environment bills advance
Alternative energy and environmental protection bills initiated by a Kaua’i legislator have reached the state Senate for committee hearings.
The bills, which will be assigned to committees for public hearings, include:
– House Bill 173 HD2, which would require electric utilities to provide part of power supply from renewable energy sources.
– HB 740 HD2, requiring utilities to disclose their fuel mixtures on customers’ bills.
– HB 1281 HD1, which would give preference to biofuels for state government’s motor vehicles.
– HB 1282 HD2, extending the energy conservation income tax credit until 2006.
– HB 1346 HD 1, which calls for adjusting the fuel tax to account for lower energy content of alternative fuels.
– HB 1386 HD3, to require electric utilities to provide net metering (two-way meters) for customers that generate electricity.
– HB 1554 HD1, for funding public/private partnerships for hydrogen energy research and development.
The bills were started by Rep. Mina Morita (D-12th District), chairwoman of the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection.
Also initiated by Morita were HB 1256 HD 2 (a statewide beverage container deposit and redemption program) and HB 741 HD1 (expediting dismissals of lawsuits that “have no legal merit”).
Additional information on the bills is available from Morita’s office at the state capitol at (808) 586-8435 or www. capitol.hawaii.gov
Blood drives at schools next week
Blood Bank of Hawai’i has scheduled blood drives at three sites on Kaua’i next week.
Waimea High School’s music room will be the scene March 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by Kaua’i High School March 14 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library) and Kapa’a High School March 15 (8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the library).
Appointments and additional information is available at 1-800-372-9966.
Summer youth program is hiring
Kaua’i County has begun accepting applications for its summer youth employment program.
From June 18 through July 31, the county will employ students 16 or older as clerical and recreational aides, interns, cost-sharing interns and lifeguards.
The six-week program also has supervisory positions for adults.
Applications are available at the offices of the mayor and the county Department of Personnel Services, and at the county’s neighborhood centers. Completed applications must be submitted by April 30.
Compiled from TGI news sources.
