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HI HB634

Bill

Status

Passed

6/13/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Yamane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Budget and Finance to issue special purpose revenue bonds not to exceed $4,800,000 to assist the Honolulu Board of Water Supply in upgrading Nuuanu Reservoir #1 to meet state dam safety standards.

  • The Nuuanu Reservoir #1 upgrade is part of the Nuuanu hydroelectricity project, which will generate renewable hydroelectric energy, provide energy storage for off-peak solar or wind energy, and increase groundwater recharge of captured stormwater.

  • Bonds shall be issued pursuant to Part XII, Chapter 39A of Hawaii Revised Statutes, which authorizes special purpose revenue bonds to assist dam and reservoir owners.

  • The department is authorized to issue refunding bonds in whatever principal amounts necessary to refund the original or previously issued refunding bonds, subject to federal tax law requirements, with the authorization lapsing on June 30, 2023.

  • The Act takes effect on July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Issuance Of Special Purpose Revenue Bonds For The Nuuanu Hydroelectricity Project.

Special Purpose Revenue Bonds

Last Action

Act 035, 06/07/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1135).

6/13/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/23/2017
Transportation and Energy3/9/2017
Finance2/17/2017
Energy & Environmental Protection1/25/2017

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