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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires county boards of water supply to publicly disclose through its website general information of service connection availability for residential permitting and construction. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill requires county boards of water supply to publish reference maps on their websites by July 1, 2027, and update them at least annually, showing where domestic water service is available for new residential construction or expansions in residentially zoned areas. These maps will include general descriptions of geographic zones with any limitations to water service availability due to issues with water sources, storage, or distribution, but will not require parcel-by-parcel information; however, they must include supporting analysis explaining any deficiencies that prevent a service connection, and the board may include a disclaimer that these maps are preliminary and not the final determination for water availability permits. This measure is intended to provide general information to assist with residential permitting and construction, and it will take effect on July 1, 2050.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Lorraine Inouye (D)*,
Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D),
Dru Kanuha (D),
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Last Action
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao. (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2398&year=2026 |
| SB2398_SD1_TESTIMONY_CPN_02-26-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2398_SD1_TESTIMONY_CPN_02-26-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2398_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2398_SD1_SSCR2225_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2398_SD1_SSCR2225_.pdf |
| SB2398_TESTIMONY_HOU-EIG_02-05-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2398_TESTIMONY_HOU-EIG_02-05-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2398_.HTM |
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