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HI HCR49

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/24/2015

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation to replace overhead parking, dock, walkway, and other lighting at harbors throughout Hawaii with solar street light devices
  • Recommends prioritizing harbors that receive the most use, are scheduled for lighting upgrades, would benefit most from upgrades, provide efficient use of state funds, or offer appropriate locations for solar installation
  • Supports Hawaii's Clean Energy Initiative goal of transitioning to locally generated renewable energy sources
  • Identifies benefits of solar street lights including minimal maintenance requirements, immunity to power outages, no need for ground trenching, and reduced strain on electrical grid
  • Requires certified copies be sent to the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Administrator of the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation

Legislative Description

Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; Solar Street Lights

Last Action

Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 25

2/25/2015

Committee Referrals

Water & Land2/25/2015

Full Bill Text

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