REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AT PŌKAʻĪ BAY.

HR 42 is a House Resolution requesting the formation of a working group to address environmental issues at Pōkaʻī Bay in Waiʻanae. The resolution specifies that the group must include state agencies (like the EPA Pacific Southwest Office and Department of Transportation), local officials (Honolulu City Councilmember and Waiʻanae Neighborhood Board chair), and community stakeholders to assess pollution sources, evaluate solutions (such as erosion control, sewage regulations, and habitat restoration), and make recommendations. The group is required to conduct quarterly assessments, provide reports to the House, and cease operations by June 2027. This resolution directly affects the Waiʻanae community, marine ecosystems, and local businesses dependent on the bay’s health.