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HI HB2106

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Environmental Council to adopt and maintain rules under Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 91 mandating consideration of sea level rise in all environmental assessments and environmental impact statements prepared under chapter 343, HRS.

  • Sea level rise considerations must be based upon the best available scientific data regarding sea level rise.

  • Rules apply to environmental assessments and impact statements in both draft and final form.

  • Does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed before the effective date.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Environmental Protection.

Environment

Last Action

Act 017, 06/04/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117).

6/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/22/2018
Agriculture and Environment3/8/2018
Finance2/16/2018
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs2/8/2018
Energy & Environmental Protection1/26/2018

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