HI SB2303

Directs the department of land and natural resources engineering division to develop an emergency intervention plan for the Wahiawa dam and reservoir, to be submitted to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2022 regular session.

Emergency intervention plan must identify communities needing evacuation, dam owner responsibilities, State and City responsibilities, potential defects, dam safety compliance issues, financing opportunities, and public outreach opportunities.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to study the feasibility of the State acquiring the Wahiawa dam and reservoir and submit findings and recommendations by twenty days before the 2022 regular session.

Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2020-2021 including $1,000,000 for the emergency intervention plan, one permanent planner V position, $3,000,000 for emergency intervention equipment, and additional funds for the acquisition feasibility study.

Takes effect on July 1, 2050.