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HI HB1954
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Yamane
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AI Summary
- Appropriates emergency funds from the State of Hawaii general revenues as a grant-in-aid to the Honolulu Board of Water Supply for emergency operations, future planning, and groundwater remediation related to the 2021 Red Hill bulk fuel storage facility leak
- Funds designated for emergency operations; outreach, education, and water conservation activities; and remediation of contamination in the southern Oahu basal aquifer
- Requires the Honolulu Board of Water Supply to submit reports to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the regular sessions of 2023, 2024, and 2025 detailing all expenditures, remediation efforts, and testing quality
- Recommended by the governor for immediate passage as an emergency measure under Article VII, Section 9 of the Hawaii Constitution
- Effective date of July 1, 2060 (note: appropriation amount left blank in bill text)
Legislative Description
Making An Emergency Appropriation To Fund A Grant To The Board Of Water Supply For Emergency Operations, Future Planning, And Ground Water Remediation.
Emergency Appropriation
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
3/24/2022
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means3/24/2022
Health3/11/2022
Finance2/18/2022
Water & Land2/10/2022
Health, Human Services, & Homelessness1/28/2022
Full Bill Text
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