HI HB1848

Requires petitioners seeking land use district boundary amendments to obtain water availability certification from the Commission on Water Resources Management before filing with the Land Use Commission

Water certification must confirm sufficient water exists for project needs without causing harm to relevant aquifers

Amends Section 205-4 of Hawaii Revised Statutes governing district boundary amendments for land areas greater than fifteen acres

Applies to petitions involving conservation districts, important agricultural lands, and agricultural, rural, and urban districts exceeding fifteen acres

Takes effect upon approval with no specified implementation date