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HI SB445

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jarrett Keohokalole

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum civil penalty for violations of Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 342D (water pollution) from $25,000 to $59,973 per separate offense, with each day constituting a separate offense
  • Increases maximum penalty for denying or obstructing inspection under Chapter 342D from $10,000 to $25,000 per day
  • Increases maximum civil penalty for violations of Chapter 342E (hazardous waste) from $10,000 to $59,973 per separate offense and from $5,000 to $25,000 for denying or obstructing inspection
  • Increases maximum penalties under Chapter 342L (underground storage tanks) from $25,000 to $59,973 per tank per day of violation and from $500 to $25,000 per day for denying inspection or failing to provide information
  • Appropriates funds for one permanent full-time environmental health specialist position in the Department of Health's Clean Water Branch for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025

Legislative Description

Relating To Pollution Abatement.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-28-23 4:30PM in conference room 309.

4/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance3/24/2023
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/16/2023
Energy & Environmental Protection3/9/2023
Judiciary2/8/2023
Agriculture and Environment1/25/2023

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