Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 2434
RELATING TO WATER.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- POEPOE (Democratic)
- AMATO (Democratic)
- BELATTI (Democratic)
- GRANDINETTI (Democratic)
- HOLT
- KAPELA (Democratic)
- KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY (Democratic)
- KILA (Democratic)
- KUSCH (Democratic)
- PERRUSO (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Cochran (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes a framework that provides counties or their subdivisions priority and the right of first refusal to obtain intergovernmental agreements related to the disposition of water resources for public purposes. Establishes criteria to be applied when determining that the issuance of a state water license is in the best interest of the State.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 27, 2026 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 6 - Feb 10, 2026 · House
Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 02-12-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Feb 12, 2026 · House
The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.