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HI HB2903

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes solar energy facilities in agricultural districts with land productivity rating classes of B or C, in addition to the previously allowed classes D and E.

  • Requires that solar energy facilities on lands with productivity rating classes B or C must use renewable energy sources to directly support agricultural operations on those lands.

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 205-2(d) to expand the definition of permitted agricultural district uses to include these solar energy facilities.

  • Takes effect upon approval of the act.

Legislative Description

Land Use Commission; Agricultural Districts; Solar Energy

Last Action

(H) Referred to WLO/EEP, AGR, referral sheet 9

1/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Ocean Resources1/28/2010

Full Bill Text

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