Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 1989
RELATING TO WATER RETENTION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- LOWEN (Democratic)
- AMATO (Democratic)
- GRANDINETTI (Democratic)
- ILAGAN (Democratic)
- KAPELA (Democratic)
- KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY (Democratic)
- KUSCH (Democratic)
- MARTEN (Democratic)
- MATSUMOTO (Republican)
- MORIKAWA (Democratic)
- OLDS (Democratic)
- PERRUSO (Democratic)
- POEPOE (Democratic)
- SOUZA (Republican)
- TAM (Democratic)
- TEMPLO (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Directs the University of Hawaiʻi School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology to conduct a study that identifies, analyzes, and evaluates possible methods to capture, retain, and store rainwater and storm water runoff for counties with a population of more than five hundred thousand. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 23, 2026 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 26, 2026 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 3 - Jan 30, 2026 · House
Bill scheduled to be heard by HED on Wednesday, 02-04-26 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Feb 4, 2026 · House
The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.