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HI HR50

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Yamane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Health requested to convene a task force to identify barriers and solutions to expanded water re-use in Hawaii
  • Task force composition includes representatives from Department of Health, Hawaii Fresh Water Initiative, Hawaii Community Foundation, Honolulu Board of Water Supply, county agencies, legislative committees, and Legislative Reference Bureau
  • Task force directed to review water re-use and gray water regulations in other states and countries, examine proposed policy changes, and identify potential demonstration projects for water re-use
  • Task force required to report findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2020 Regular Session
  • Goal is to increase water re-use across the State by thirty million gallons per day by 2030 to address projected freshwater shortages due to declining rainfall and population growth

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Task Force To Evaluate And Make Recommendation On Facilitating The Re-use Of Water In Hawaii.

DOH

Last Action

Referred to HHS/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 39

3/13/2018

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services3/13/2018

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