SB 508 Hawaii Senate · 2023 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Summary

Requires the Clean Water Branch to perform water quality testing during brown water advisories and post informational signs to explain health risks associated with water runoff during brown water advisories. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize environmental justice issues when making certain assessments and determinations. Appropriates funds for the establishment of positions within the Department of Health. (SD1)

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2023

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 20, 2023 Last action Feb 17, 2023

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Committee

Feb 17, 2023

Committee

Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 580) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

upper

Feb 16, 2023

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

upper

Feb 14, 2023

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-15-23 1:35PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 14, 2023

Committee

Re-Referred to AEN, WAM.

upper

Jan 25, 2023

Committee

Referred to HHS, WAM.

upper

Jan 20, 2023

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

4 primary · 1 co-sponsor