Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 1709
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- MIYAKE (Democratic)
- ILAGAN (Democratic)
- KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY (Democratic)
- KILA (Democratic)
- KUSCH (Democratic)
- TAKENOUCHI (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Transfers the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 20, 2026 · House
Prefiled. - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 26, 2026 · House
Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 - Feb 6, 2026 · House
Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 02-10-26 9:30AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Feb 10, 2026 · House
The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.