Bill > HB1923

This bill requires county boards of water supply, which are local government entities responsible for providing water services, to publicly post maps on their websites showing where domestic water service is available for new residential construction or expansions of up to four housing units per parcel in residentially zoned areas. These maps must also include general descriptions of any limitations to water service availability due to issues with water sources, storage, or distribution, along with supporting analysis explaining these limitations, though detailed parcel-by-parcel information or specific utility asset details are not required. The boards must publish these maps by January 1, 2029, and update them at least annually, and they may include a disclaimer that the map data is preliminary and not a final permit determination. For parcels where the maps indicate water availability, the board must create a website process for property owners to request a conditional clearance confirming water availability, and any such clearance must be honored if a building permit is submitted within ninety days of the board's determination. The bill also allows the board of water supply to adopt necessary rules to implement these provisions and will take effect on July 1, 3000.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1923&year=2026