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HI SB2127
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lynn Decoite
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AI Summary
- Establishes a water pollution working group to research and develop liability standards for water pollution runoff caused by extreme rainfall events
- Climate change-driven storms have caused significant marine damage, including a 20% reduction in fish populations and 40% reduction in sea urchins near Kauai reefs following 2002 and 2018 runoff events
- Working group membership includes representatives from the Department of Land and Natural Resources (chair), Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Agribusiness Development Corporation, Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Cattlemen's Council, and one member each from the state Senate and House
- Findings and recommendations, including proposed legislation, must be submitted to the legislature no later than 20 days before the 2027 regular session
- Takes effect January 30, 2050
Legislative Description
Relating To Water Pollution.
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/13/2026
Health and Human Services1/22/2026
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