HI SB525

Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to have at least one member representing each county who is a resident of that county with substantial experience in water resource management.

Maintains existing requirement for at least one member with substantial experience in traditional Hawaiian water resource management techniques and traditional Hawaiian riparian usage as preserved by section 174C-101.

Treats Kalawao County as part of Maui County for purposes of commission representation.

Requires appointments and nominations to be phased in as vacancies occur to achieve county representation on the commission.

Takes effect on July 1, 2050.