Legislative record

SB 272STATE · HawaiiIn Committee

RELATING TO WATER.

Defines the public trust responsibilities of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Allows the Commission to retain independent legal counsel. Amends the scope of the Commission to include declaration of emergencies. Repeals the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management and establishes the position of Executive Director. Amends the composition of the Commission. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses.

Voted 1/21/2026View source

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 1/21/2026Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC/WAM.
  2. 12/8/2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  3. 1/21/2025Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM.
  4. 1/15/2025Introduced and passed First Reading.
  5. 1/14/2025Pending Introduction.