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HI HB1495
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kirstin Kahaloa
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AI Summary
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Establishes a monitoring pilot project for the Keauhou aquifer system under the Department of Land and Natural Resources
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Directs the Commission on Water Resource Management to collect groundwater data, monitor water levels and salinity, assess impacts on coastal ecosystems and traditional practices, conduct public meetings, and develop a groundwater management plan
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Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit semi-annual reports to the legislature on groundwater levels and water salinity analysis in the Keauhou aquifer system
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Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for the pilot project and installation of two monitoring wells (specific amounts left blank in draft)
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Becomes effective July 1, 3000, with a repeal date to be determined (appears to contain placeholder dates)
Legislative Description
Relating To The Keauhou Aquifer System.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kitagawa, Ward excused (3).
2/13/2025