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HI HCR128

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/5/2020

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Gates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Department of Health to prioritize testing and research of fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) levels and other pollutants in beach sand at Pokai Bay on Oahu's Leeward Coast.

  • Directs the Department of Health to make testing beach sand at Pokai Bay a priority of its non-point source pollution program.

  • Requests the Department of Health develop a plan to increase water circulation at Pokai Bay to improve water quality and mitigate pollution and health risks, in collaboration with other state and county agencies.

  • Requires the Department of Health to submit a report on collaborative activities, findings, cost estimates, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2021 Regular Session convening.

  • Requests the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation prioritize renovations of restroom facilities at Pokai Bay based on the Department of Health's testing and research findings.

Legislative Description

Urging The Department Of Health To Prioritize The Testing And Research Of Beach Sand Contamination Levels At Pokai Bay On Oahu's Leeward Coast And Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Renovate Its Public Facilities At Pokai Bay To Mitigate Environmental And Health Risks Caused By Pollution And Contaminants.

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Last Action

This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 03-17-20 11:05AM in conference room 325.

3/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Health3/11/2020

Full Bill Text

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