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HI SCR103

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gabbard

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Governor to convene a temporary working group to investigate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and related chemicals in Hawaii

  • Working group membership to include representatives from the Department of Health, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, University of Hawaii System, and other relevant stakeholders

  • Working group tasked with identifying PFAS contamination locations, conducting testing in waterways and bodies of water, testing fish and animals for human consumption, and assessing public health risks

  • Requires interim reports to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2026 and 2027 Regular Sessions, and a final report no later than twenty days before the 2028 Regular Session

  • Final reports must include findings, recommendations, proposed legislation, and potential funding sources to address PFAS-related challenges

Legislative Description

Requesting The Governor To Convene A Temporary Working Group To Investigate The Existence And Environmental Dangers Of Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances And Other Related Chemicals.

Working Group

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, Garcia, Matayoshi excused (3).

4/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance4/11/2025
Energy & Environmental Protection4/4/2025
Agriculture and Environment3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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