SB 2085 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.

Summary

Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2028 and dissolve on 6/30/2028. Appropriates funds.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 22, 2026

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Committee

1

Jan 22, 2026

Committee

Referred to HHS, WAM.

upper

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced

Introduced and passed First Reading.

upper

Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Pending Introduction.

upper

11 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role

Legislator

Party

State

District

Joy San Buenaventura

Michelle Kidani

Rachele Lamosao

Sharon Moriwaki