HI HB798

Amends the prohibition on discharging wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026, by clarifying that it applies specifically to "treatment plants" rather than any "person, including any public body"

Removes the previous exemption for sewage treatment plants that utilize sewage to produce clean energy under section 196-10.5

Adds a new exemption for treatment plants with a treatment capacity below a specified threshold (gallons per day amount left blank in current draft)

Maintains the exemption for treatment plants in compliance with water pollution laws, rules, permits, or variances issued by the director

Effective date set to July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment before implementation)