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Caucus Testimony Policy
Aloha Members of the Environmental Caucus of Hawai’i, As we enter this important next stage of our advocacy, the Steering Committee felt the need to set a testimony policy for those appearing on behalf of the Caucus. While individual members are always free to offer testimony on their own behalf, if you want to testify
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Energy and Climate Action Alert
Once again time is of the essence!! This coming Tuesday Feb. 1, 2011 testimony will be heard on a bill relating to Alternative Energy Wheeling. I will be submitting testimony by email and cannot be there personally on Tuesday. Anyone who is interested in making official appearance as designee, please let me know by e-mailing
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“Lessons from the Ledge” a series of articles by Gary Hooser
The other day, I overheard Gary Hooser likening the Legislative Process to “trying to drink water from a fire hose.” The accuracy of that image still gets me smiling. Those of you who have been coming to our meetings know how lucky our Caucus is to have someone with Gary’s experience as our Environmental Chair.
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Energy and Climate Subcommitee Informational Link
One of our favorite priorities and part of our multifaceted energy conservation solution was to reduce automobile use for short trips by developing specific procedures for implementing Complete Streets legislation. Below is a summary of the bill introduced into the Senate which tackles the problem of funding for the complete streets project enacted in 2009.
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Steering Committee Meeting Reminder and Proposed Agenda
Our next Steering Committee Meeting is January 26, 2011 Location on Oahu: Democratic Headquarters in Ward Warehouse Neighbor Islands: Please contact our Committee Vice Chair if you would like to arrange for either Skype or Teleconference. 5:50 Open meeting room at Democratic State Headquarters in Ward Warehouse 6:00 Chair calls meeting to order followed by:
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HB379 re Quarantine
Requires the invasive species council to periodically update an invasive species list. Requires council to update list prior to 6/30/12. Provides an additional penalty for anyone who possesses or intentionally transports, harbors, or imports with the intent to propagate, sell, or release in the State, any invasive species on the list.
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SB1059 Banning Plastic Bags
Prohibits certain businesses in the State from distributing single-use plastic checkout bags as defined in this Act. Effective 7/1/12. If you need help tracking legislation contact me. Natural Resources Subcommittee Chair Bill Sager bsager42@gmail.com
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Important EIS meeting about “Big Wind” Projects
State and the Department of Energy will hold a meeting to determine the scope of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed “Big Wind” project. These are important meetings, allowing the impacted communities to help shape the content of the coming EIS. Please try to attend and voice whatever questions you may have about
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Hawai’i 2011 Legislative Session Calendar
The Hawai’i State Legislature has announced its 2011 Calendar. We thought you might want to see it. To view a larger PDF version of this calendar in closer detail, click on the following link: 2011 Session calendar-1 Mahalo
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An Invitation to a free-public update on Invasive Species
2011 Silent Invasion Update Presentation by the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species If you’re on Oahu on Tuesday January 25, 2011, please join a free public update about hot-topic invasive species issues. Learn about the impacts of the proposed Guam build-up on Hawaii, the future of biocontrol, and what we need to do to