HB 2279 Hawaii House · 2024 Regular Session

RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.

Summary
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to: (1) consider certain insurance coverage in conducting safety inspections relating to dam and reservoir safety; (2) to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage; and (3) assume that a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Places the burden of proof on DLNR to find that a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is high risk. Establishes additional requirements for DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2024 Last action Jan 26, 2024
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Jan 26, 2024
Committee
Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3
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Jan 24, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Jan 22, 2024
Introduced
Pending introduction.
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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