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HI HCR12
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Souki
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AI Summary
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Designates January 24, 2017 as "Bioenergy Day" in Hawaii to raise awareness of bioenergy's environmental and economic benefits
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Notes that more than 20% of Hawaii's renewable energy came from bioenergy sources in 2015 and nearly 50% of national renewable energy came from bioenergy in 2012
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States Hawaii has potential to develop a biofuels industry generating energy equivalent to 100-300 million gallons of oil annually, creating thousands of jobs and $500 million to $1 billion in annual revenues
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Recognizes the Bioeconomy Hawaii Forum 2017 scheduled for January 24, 2017, bringing together over 20 organizations, government entities, investors, universities, and industry experts to discuss sustainable bioenergy and biofuel production
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Requires certified copies be sent to the Governor, Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, Hawaii State Energy Office, and the Biomass Power Association President
Legislative Description
Designating January 24, 2017 As "bioenergy Day" To Raise Awareness Of The Significant Environmental And Economic Benefits Of Bioenergy And Its Many Applications.
Bioenergy Day
Last Action
Re-Referred to TRE.
3/31/2017