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HI HB699

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Gates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

H.B. 699 Summary

  • Adds a new exemption to Hawaii's environmental impact statement requirements under Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes for well-related projects on Department of Agriculture leased lands.

  • Exempts proposed drilling, construction, or use of wells and well appurtenances on Department of Agriculture leased lands from environmental impact statement requirements.

  • Exemption applies only when the leased land is used to support agriculture and food production.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Environmental Impact Statements.

Exemption

Last Action

Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3

1/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/30/2023

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