SB 209 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO WATER.

SB 209 prohibits the use of 1 million or more gallons of water annually for recreational or ornamental purposes, such as large decorative fountains, golf course irrigation, or public park features. It directly affects large-scale water users like municipal parks, resorts, and commercial facilities that currently rely on significant non-essential water for aesthetic or leisure activities. The bill sets a clear annual water usage threshold and bans such high-volume non-essential use, aiming to conserve water resources. This bill was introduced on January 13, 2025, and is currently pending referral to committees.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jan 17, 2025
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Jan 17, 2025
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Referred to WTL, JDC.
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Jan 15, 2025
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Jan 13, 2025
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Kurt Fevella
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