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HI SB2271
Bill
Status
1/20/2012
Primary Sponsor
Maile Shimabukuro
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AI Summary
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Adds water efficiency provisions to Hawaii's state building code by requiring code based on the latest edition of the International Green Construction Code Water Efficiency Provisions published by the International Code Council
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Applies to new construction statewide and aims to achieve water efficiency gains of 20-40 percent above current national standards using available technologies and design methodologies
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Addresses concerns about declining groundwater levels and increased groundwater withdrawals in Hawaii by ensuring adequate water resources for natural ecosystems and support of projected population growth
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Takes effect on July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
State Building Code; Water Efficiency Provisions
Last Action
(S) The committee on PGM deferred the measure.
2/14/2012