Bill > SCR103

This concurrent resolution requests the Governor of Hawaii to establish a temporary working group to investigate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are man-made chemicals widely used in consumer products and known to persist in the environment and accumulate in human bodies. The working group would include representatives from the Departments of Health, Land and Natural Resources, Agriculture, the University of Hawaii System, and other stakeholders like environmental organizations. The group's primary tasks would include identifying PFAS contamination sites, conducting water and biological testing, assessing environmental and public health risks, reviewing existing regulations, and proposing strategies for testing, monitoring, and preventing PFAS contamination. The resolution highlights the unique vulnerability of Hawaii's ecosystems and water resources, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive investigation into these potentially harmful chemicals. The working group would be required to submit interim reports before the 2026 and 2027 legislative sessions and a final report before the 2028 session, with each report detailing findings, recommendations, potential legislation, and funding sources. The ultimate goal is to understand and mitigate the potential environmental and health dangers posed by PFAS and related chemicals in Hawaii.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=103&year=2025