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HI SB2281

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Wakai

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows an agency to bypass preparing a separate environmental assessment and proceed directly to notice and preparation of an environmental impact statement if the agency determines an EIS is likely required
  • Agency decision to proceed directly to EIS is based on the agency's judgment and experience regarding the proposed action
  • Supported by the Office of Environmental Quality Control, Office of Planning, Environmental Council, Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, and Building Industry Association of Hawaii
  • Department of Transportation and Office of Hawaiian Affairs submitted comments on the measure
  • Committee on Finance recommended passage in Third Reading

Legislative Description

Environmental Impact Statements

Last Action

(S) Act 172, 6/27/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1275).

6/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/14/2012
Energy and Environment1/23/2012

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