SB 2501 Hawaii Senate · 2020 Regular Session

RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.

Summary

Amends the definition of "variance" under water pollution statutes. Prohibits permits to be issued for continuing discharge of point source pollution into highest quality waters, except for temporary construction. Allows the director to grant a variance pursuant to chapter 342D. Provides that in all variance proceedings the burden of proof is on the applicant. (SD1)

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2020

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Governor

Introduced Jan 17, 2020 Last action Feb 20, 2020

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Committee

Feb 20, 2020

Upper · Passed

The committee on JDC deferred the measure.

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Feb 20, 2020

Upper · Passed

The committee on CPH deferred the measure.

upper

Feb 14, 2020

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPH/JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-21-20 10:30AM in conference room 229.

upper

Feb 13, 2020

Committee

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPH/JDC.

upper

Feb 13, 2020

Committee

Reported from AEN/WTL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2636) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPH/JDC.

upper

Feb 7, 2020

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) K. Kahele, Riviere, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, Nishihara.

upper

Feb 7, 2020

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, K. Rhoads, L. Thielen, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ruderman.

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Feb 4, 2020

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on AEN/WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-20 1:30PM in conference room 224.

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Jan 23, 2020

Committee

Referred to AEN/WTL, CPH/JDC.

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Jan 17, 2020

Introduced

Introduced.

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors