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HI SB2940

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

Russell Ruderman

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person, corporation, or business entity from engaging in hydraulic fracturing within the State of Hawaii.

  • Requires a permit for collection, transport, storage, processing, or discharge of wastewater from hydraulic fracturing operations.

  • Establishes a fine of up to $100,000 per violation, with additional civil remedies available through circuit court injunctions.

  • Authorizes the board of land and natural resources to charge fines and bring legal action to enforce the prohibition.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Conservation; Mining and Materials; Hydraulic Fracturing

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.

2/14/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor2/14/2014
Water and Land1/23/2014

Full Bill Text

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