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HI SB508
Bill
Status
1/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health's Clean Water Branch to continue water quality testing during brown water advisories according to regularly scheduled beach sampling, once hazardous conditions have subsided.
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Mandates the Department of Health to issue health advisories during brown water events and post informational signs at tier 1 beaches explaining health risks associated with water runoff.
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Requires the Department of Health to prioritize environmental justice issues when assessing beach usage and public health risks for inclusion in Hawaii's beach monitoring program.
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Directs the Department of Health to adopt or amend administrative rules as necessary to implement these provisions.
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Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to establish full-time equivalent positions within the Department of Health to carry out this Act.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Environment.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/17/2023