REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO PLAN FOR THE REMEDIATION OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) IN THE STATE.

This Senate resolution asks the Governor to create a working group to develop a plan for cleaning up PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," which are toxic pollutants found in soil and water across Hawaii. The proposed group would include leaders from state and local health and environmental agencies, representatives from all four counties, business owners, and environmental advocates. Its primary task is to coordinate efforts to address the contamination and its potential health impacts on residents and ecosystems.