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HI HB1573

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Decoite

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the board of land and natural resources from approving any water use permit that authorizes diversion of water from East Maui streams on public land for commercial purposes.

  • Exempts existing water supplies provided by the Maui County Department of Water Supply from the commercial use prohibition.

  • Addresses historical impacts of stream diversions in East Maui including damage to stream ecosystems, fisheries, cultural traditions, and subsistence communities.

  • Takes effect upon approval and applies to Chapter 171 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Legislative Description

Relating To Protection Of Streams.

DLNR

Last Action

Referred to WLH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6

1/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Hawaiian Affairs1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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