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HI HB211

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adrian Tam

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits storage of personal property in or near channels, streambeds, streambanks, and drainageways throughout Hawaii

  • Deems personal property left in or near waterways for more than 24 continuous hours as abandoned property that may be disposed of by the State or county

  • Requires counties to remove and dispose of personal property as part of their existing maintenance responsibilities for waterways

  • Defines "personal property" broadly to include tangible items like goods, furniture, clothing, and household items, but excludes vehicles and vessels

  • Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)

Legislative Description

Relating To Stream Maintenance.

Counties

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/11/2025
Water & Land1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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