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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Directs the University of Hawaii School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology to conduct a study that identifies, analyzes, and evaluates possible methods to capture, retain, and store rainwater and storm water runoff for counties with a population of more than five hundred thousand. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
AI Summary
This bill directs the University of Hawaii's School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology to conduct an annual study for counties with over 500,000 residents to identify, analyze, and evaluate methods for capturing, retaining, and storing rainwater and storm water runoff, with the goal of addressing declining rainfall and increased storm intensity by preserving freshwater capacity, reducing flood risk, and providing resources for various uses, and appropriates $750,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund this study, requiring annual reports to the Legislature.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (16)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
Shirley Ann Templo (D)*,
Last Action
The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/04/2026)
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=1989&year=2026 |
| HB1989_TESTIMONY_HED_02-04-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1989_TESTIMONY_HED_02-04-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1989_.HTM |
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