HB 2237 Hawaii House · 2022 Regular Session

RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.

Summary
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to prepare all studies to determine the health and safety issues of flooding to surrounding areas and safe removal or retirement of a dam or reservoir upon the request of a homeowner association or homeowner of property where a dam or reservoir is situated. Appropriates funds for a two-year pilot program to study dam removal in counties with a population of less than two hundred thousand people. Requires a report to the legislature.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
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Governor
Introduced Jan 25, 2022 Last action Jan 28, 2022
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Jan 28, 2022
Committee
Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3
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Jan 26, 2022
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Jan 25, 2022
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Pending introduction.
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Kyle Yamashita
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