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HI HB1276

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jenna Takenouchi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a two-year pilot program for stream maintenance activities focusing on five city-owned streams in Honolulu: Kapalama, Waolani, Pauoa, Nuuanu streams, and Alewa drainage canal.

  • City and County of Honolulu Department of Facility Maintenance shall conduct regular inspections, clear vegetation and debris to reduce flooding risks, and collect data on the program's effectiveness.

  • Appropriates unspecified funds from state general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to implement the pilot program.

  • Requires the Department of Facility Maintenance to submit a report to the legislature by 20 days before the 2028 regular session detailing activities, effectiveness, challenges, and recommendations for continuation or expansion.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Relating To Stream Maintenance.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 4

1/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Water & Land1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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