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HI HB2388

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Matsumoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 2388 Summary

  • Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish, implement, and maintain a free, interactive public website for the state's environmental review process.

  • Website must allow public registration for notifications about environmental actions, including document filings, hearings, public comment periods, statement submissions, and agency determinations.

  • Website must make all environmental impact statements and environmental assessments searchable and publicly available, and allow online submission of public comments on draft statements.

  • Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2022-2023 to develop the website, contingent on the office consulting with stakeholders before funds are released.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2100.

Legislative Description

Relating To Environmental Impact Statements.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1).

2/10/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/10/2022
Energy & Environmental Protection1/28/2022

Full Bill Text

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