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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Implementation Working Group to assist the Department of Health in a review of the Department's administrative rules and practices regarding wastewater systems and cesspools and in the development of proposed changes to make cesspool conversions more affordable. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for positions and hiring of a consultant to assist the Cesspool Conversion Implementation Working Group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Cesspool Conversion Implementation Working Group to help the Department of Health (DOH) review and update its rules and practices for wastewater systems and cesspools, which are outdated and polluting systems that harm public health and Hawaii's environment, including coral reefs. The working group, composed of various experts and stakeholders, will advise the DOH on how to make converting or upgrading cesspools more affordable for homeowners and government entities without sacrificing water quality. The DOH is required to propose rule changes based on this advice and submit a report to the Legislature by early 2028, and the bill also appropriates funds for new DOH positions dedicated to cesspool upgrades and for hiring a consultant to assist the working group.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (28)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lisa Kitagawa (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Christopher Muraoka (R)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1730&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1730_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1730_HD1_HSCR13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1730_HD1_HSCR13-26_.pdf |
| HB1730_TESTIMONY_EEP_01-29-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1730_TESTIMONY_EEP_01-29-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1730_.HTM |
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