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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 Keauhou aquifer system monitoring pilot project under the Department of Land and Natural Resources
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Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to collect data from monitoring wells, track groundwater levels, conduct salinity tests, and monitor impacts of groundwater pumping on coastal ecosystems and traditional practices
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Mandates public information meetings and community outreach to guide groundwater resource management in the Keauhou aquifer system
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Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit reports to the legislature every six months on groundwater levels and water salinity
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Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for the pilot project and installation of two monitoring wells in the aquifer system
Legislative Description
Relating To The Keauhou Aquifer System.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025