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HI SB205

HI SB205
Relating To The Commission On Water Resource Management.


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Introduced
01/15/2025
In Committee
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or the chairperson's designee, to the Commission on Water Resource Management.

AI Summary

This bill amends the composition of Hawaii's Commission on Water Resource Management by adding the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission (or their designee) as an eighth ex officio voting member. Currently, the commission consists of seven members, with five appointed by the governor and subject to senate confirmation, and one ex officio member (the director of health). The bill's purpose is to ensure that the interests of Hawaiian home lands are represented in water resource management decisions, as existing law already requires the commission to protect water reserves for current and foreseeable development of Hawaiian home lands. The bill also maintains the requirement that at least one appointed member have substantial experience in traditional Hawaiian water resource management techniques and riparian usage. The change is intended to provide direct representation of Hawaiian Homes Commission interests in water resource management decisions, similar to the existing role of the director of health. The amendment will take effect upon approval.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, WAM. (on 01/21/2026)

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