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HI SB946

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Troy Hashimoto

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits discharge of wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026, extending the prohibition to treatment plants
  • Removes the exemption that previously allowed treatment plants utilizing sewage to produce clean energy under section 196-10.5 to discharge into state waters
  • Maintains exceptions for reclaimed or recycled water used for beneficial purposes and discharges required to comply with federal statutes, rules, or regulations
  • Allows continued discharge only when in compliance with chapter 342D, adopted rules, or permits and variances issued by the director
  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To Wastewater Management.

Discharge

Last Action

Act 060, on 05/16/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1160).

5/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/20/2025
Water & Land3/14/2025
Energy & Environmental Protection3/6/2025
Ways and Means2/14/2025
Health and Human Services1/23/2025

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