RELATING TO EMERGENCY EROSION MITIGATION.
Summary
Replaces the current statutory prohibition on private shoreline hardening with a policy directing the minimization of these structures. Establishes a clear, time-limited statutory framework for emergency permits within the conservation district, including defined standards for permit duration and extension.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to WLA, WAM.
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lorraine Inouye
DDemocratic
P
Rachele Lamosao
DDemocratic
P
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
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