[Laakea-events] Submit testimony to support SB2274, Sustainable Living Research; Permit
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Sat Mar 8 13:10:14 HST 2014
Aloha La'akea Friends and Supporters,
I am writing to solicit your support for SB2274 Sustainable Living
Research; Permit. This is one of the most progressive and ecofriendly
sustainable community and living laws that is being proposed anywhere in
the USA! This could change life for many people in Puna!
This bill was authored by HSCA(www.hawaiisustainablecommunity.org
<http://www.hawaiisustainablecommunity.org>) and introduced by Sen.
Russell Ruderman.It has successfully passed the Senate.Testimony so far
has been all positive except for 'concerns' by three Govt. agencies
that we are successfully addressing.We have the backing of the Senate
Majority Leader and the Sierra Club.
*At 4.55 pm on Friday March 7, 2014 we received notice that the House
Committee on Water and Land will hear SB2274! *
*Sorry for the short notice but we need TESTIMONY to be sent by this
weekend because the hearing is on Monday, March 10th 8.45am!*
*So please write in your support statements over the weekend! *
This MAJOR bill will have a significant impact on our freedoms and
lifestyle here.
Your support will better our chances of getting this passed.
*How to submit your testimony:*
* Go to http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx
<http://hawaiisustainablecommunity.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e5800caaae59de8cdc85e2289&id=fc0849b85d&e=6a2f9b5e84>
* You will see a field on left stating "Enter a measure to retrieve
the corresponding hearing notice."
* Enter SB2274 and press Submit. This will take you to a form where
you can submit testimony for this bill. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DEFAULT
POSITION IS SET TO "COMMENT ONLY." You will need to select the
"Support" button.
* It is a quick and simple process. You will receive a confirmation on
your email.
*Testimony Format and Tips:*
* Keep it positive
* Keep it relatively short
If you want to send an email rather than go to the testimony web site,
edit the sample letter and send to:WALtestimony at capitol.hawaii.gov
*Sample Testimony Letter Template:*
House Water and Land Committee
Meeting: March 10, 2014 @10:30am
RE: SB 2274
Aloha Chair Representative Cindy Evans, Vice Chair Representative Nicole
Lowen and Members of the Committee,
I support SB 2274 for these reasons:
Sustainable living research will:
1. Provide essential data for implementation of the Hawaii 2050
Sustainability Plan, Act 8, 2005
2. Improve our state disaster preparedness by researching and developing
best practices to alleviate impacts due to a state of long emergency
3. Promote the development of think tanks focusing on sustainable
research and development
4. Alleviate landfill problems by increasing- reduce, reuse, recycle,
refuse, and re-educate
5. Increase employment in small sustainable business enterprises
6. Promote the growth of small locally-owned farms that educate and
employ a new breed of young farmers
7. Increase real 'affordable' and sustainable green housing
8. Achieve multiple community goals through economic activity.
9. Implement programs in sustainable development to resolve problems of
public transportation, recycling, energy conservation, natural hazard
mitigation, and other social issues.
10. Reduce dependence on imports of food and energy by promoting locally
sustainable alternatives
11. Promote the development of think tanks focusing on sustainable
research and development
12. Bring current zoning and land use codes into compliance with local
community values
I also fully support amending this Bill to include all lots greater than
one acre.
Mahalo for your support of this important bill,
(Signed)
THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP! Hawaii is a small state. Every voice
counts. You will be playing an important role in passing this law.
PLEASE POST THIS ACTION ALERT ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND/OR ANY OTHER
SOCIAL MEDIA.
Hawaii Sustainable Community Alliance (HSCA)
<http://hawaiisustainablecommunity.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=e5800caaae59de8cdc85e2289&id=6ccd1489e8&e=6a2f9b5e84>
Tracy Matfin
tracy at permaculture-hawaii.com
La'akea Community, LLC
808-443-4076
Pahoa, Hawaii 96778
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