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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires any petitioner for a district boundary amendment to obtain certification from the Commission on Water Resources Management that enough water is available for the project needs without causing harm to the relevant aquifers and provide that certification to the Land Use Commission.
AI Summary
This bill requires anyone seeking to change a land use district boundary, specifically for areas larger than fifteen acres or within conservation districts or designated important agricultural lands, to first obtain certification from the Commission on Water Resources Management. This certification must confirm that there is enough water available for the proposed project without negatively impacting underground water sources, known as aquifers. This water availability certification must then be submitted to the Land Use Commission as part of the petition process for the boundary amendment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Cory Chun (D)*,
Mark Hashem (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Last Action
The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1848&year=2026 |
| HB1848_TESTIMONY_WAL_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1848_TESTIMONY_WAL_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1848_.HTM |
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