HB 1858 Hawaii House · 2020 Regular Session

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Summary

Requires the Sea Grant College Program, with the Department of Health, to develop and conduct a two-year comprehensive statewide outreach program that provides science-based information and understanding of sewage contamination sources in nearshore marine areas; increases understanding of sewage capacity needs; and informs all stakeholders of appropriate solutions for cesspool conversion. Requires the Water Resources Research Center to research wastewater system technologies to determine the most cost-effective way to upgrade cesspools in Hawaii and reduce their impact on drinking water and groundwater. Appropriates funds.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2020

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 16, 2020 Last action Feb 11, 2020

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Committee

Feb 11, 2020

House · Reported by committee

The committee(s) on EEP/HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

Jan 23, 2020

House · Referred to committee

Referred to EEP/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3

Jan 17, 2020

House · Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

Jan 16, 2020

House · Introduced

Pending introduction.

26 primary · 0 co-sponsors