HB 2434 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO WATER.

Summary

Establishes a framework that provides counties or their subdivisions priority and the right of first refusal to obtain intergovernmental agreements related to the disposition of water resources for public purposes. Establishes criteria to be applied when determining that the issuance of a state water license is in the best interest of the State.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Feb 12, 2026

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Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

5

Key actions

0

Committee

1

Feb 2, 2026

Committee

Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 6

lower

Jan 28, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

Jan 27, 2026

Introduced

Pending introduction.

lower

10 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role

Legislator

Party

State

District

Tina Grandinetti