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HI HB909
Bill
Status
1/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mahina Poepoe
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AI Summary
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Establishes a two-year water neutrality turf replacement pilot program in Maui County's Department of Water Supply to provide financial incentives for replacing irrigated turf with water-wise landscaping.
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Maui County Department of Water Supply shall administer the program (or may contract with a nonprofit entity) and must establish incentive limits, require demonstration of turf replacement, and establish abuse prevention measures.
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County must submit a report to the legislature by November 1, 2025, including total square feet replaced, estimated water savings, number of participating households and entities, program cost, accomplishments, difficulties, and other relevant information.
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Appropriates an unspecified amount from general state revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 as a grant-in-aid to Maui County for the pilot program.
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Effective date is June 30, 3000.
Legislative Description
Relating To Water Conservation.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).
2/8/2023