HI HB505

Establishes a Red Hill Water Alliance Initiative (WAI) policy coordinator position within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to coordinate remediation initiatives across state and county agencies and federal entities.

Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund to be administered by the WAI policy coordinator, funded by appropriations, donations, and interest, for monitoring, research, public outreach, and evaluation related to Red Hill contamination (excluding aquifer remediation costs borne by the federal government).

Requires the WAI policy coordinator to facilitate implementation of recommendations from the WAI's November 2023 report, monitor ecosystem health, maintain a public test results dashboard, and coordinate a 36-month public education program.

Mandates all state and county agencies provide information and data requested by the WAI policy coordinator within 30 calendar days or a longer deadline at the coordinator's discretion.

Requires annual reports to the legislature, governor, and Honolulu city council beginning December 1, 2025, detailing the coordinator's activities and fund expenditures.