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HI HB999

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals subsection (c) of Section 200-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which established penalties up to $10,000 per day for unauthorized discharge of petroleum products, hazardous materials, or sewage in state boating facilities or waters

  • Clarifies that enforcement of criminal water pollution offenses falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Health rather than the Department of Land and Natural Resources

  • Retains existing penalties for other boating violations including reckless operation, unauthorized mooring, unauthorized commercial activity, and unauthorized camping (petty misdemeanor, up to $1,000 fine)

  • Maintains traffic infraction penalties for vehicular parking violations at state boating facilities ($100 first offense, $200 second, $500 third or subsequent)

Legislative Description

Relating To Water Pollution.

Enforcement

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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