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HI SCR103
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Requests the Governor to convene a temporary working group to investigate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and related chemicals in Hawaii
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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
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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
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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
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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