Bill > SB2240

This bill requires that before anyone can petition the Land Use Commission for a change in district boundaries for a parcel of land, they must first obtain a written statement from the Commission on Water Resources Management confirming the availability of water in the specific "hydrologic unit" (a geographical area where water collects and drains) where the land is located. This certification must then be provided to the Land Use Commission as part of the petition process, adding a new step to ensure water resources are considered when land use changes are proposed. The bill also makes a technical correction to a subsection reference and sets an effective date of July 1, 2050.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2240&year=2026