Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB418 Compare Versions

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1	1	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 418 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to hydrogen energy. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 418
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13	13	THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023
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31	31	A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37	relating to hydrogen energy.
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43	43	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47	47	SECTION 1. (a) There is established within the department of business, economic development, and tourism, a Hawaii hydrogen energy industry program which shall develop a pathway toward the implementation of the State's renewable energy industry in hydrogen. The Hawaii hydrogen energy industry program shall design, implement, and administer activities to further the State's energy independence, with a focus on: (1) The harvesting, storage, and use of hydrogen as a renewable energy source; and (2) Utility-scale renewable energy projects. (b) The department of business, economic development, and tourism shall accomplish the objectives of the Hawaii hydrogen energy program established in subsection (a) by providing tax credits, land, availability, and infrastructure support. SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49	49	SECTION 1. (a) There is established within the department of business, economic development, and tourism, a Hawaii hydrogen energy industry program which shall develop a pathway toward the implementation of the State's renewable energy industry in hydrogen. The Hawaii hydrogen energy industry program shall design, implement, and administer activities to further the State's energy independence, with a focus on:
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51	51	(1) The harvesting, storage, and use of hydrogen as a renewable energy source; and
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53	53	(2) Utility-scale renewable energy projects.
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55	55	(b) The department of business, economic development, and tourism shall accomplish the objectives of the Hawaii hydrogen energy program established in subsection (a) by providing tax credits, land, availability, and infrastructure support.
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57	57	SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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61	61	INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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71	71	Report Title: Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hydrogen Energy; Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program Description: Establishes the Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program to design, implement, and administer activities to further the State's energy independence with a focus on utility-scale renewable energy projects and the harvesting, storage, and use of hydrogen as a renewable energy source. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to accomplish the objectives of the Hydrogen Energy Industry Program by offering tax credits, land, availability, and infrastructure support to accomplish the goals of the program. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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79	79	Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hydrogen Energy; Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program
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85	85	Establishes the Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program to design, implement, and administer activities to further the State's energy independence with a focus on utility-scale renewable energy projects and the harvesting, storage, and use of hydrogen as a renewable energy source. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to accomplish the objectives of the Hydrogen Energy Industry Program by offering tax credits, land, availability, and infrastructure support to accomplish the goals of the program.
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93	93	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.