Bill > SB1410

This bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 46-20.1 to establish a new requirement for county acceptance of sewer transmission lines on Hawaiian home lands. Specifically, the bill mandates that when the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands brings sewer transmission lines and sewerage facilities into compliance with environmental laws and regulations, counties must accept these lines within sixty days after receiving a completed maintenance request application. The bill applies to two categories of sewer lines: those existing before July 7, 2014, which need to be brought into compliance with environmental standards, and those completed after July 7, 2014, which must already comply with federal, state, and county environmental, design, and construction requirements. The purpose of the bill appears to be to streamline the process of transferring ownership and maintenance responsibilities for sewer infrastructure on Hawaiian home lands, ensuring that counties promptly accept these facilities once they meet the necessary regulatory standards.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1410&year=2026