Bills

HB 1709: PUC; DOT; WATER CARRIER ACT; TRANSFER; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-01-20

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-10: The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Transfers the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation.  Makes conforming amendments.  Appropriates funds. 

Discussed in Hearing

House Standing Committee on Transportation8MIN
Feb 10, 2026

House Standing Committee on Transportation

House Standing Committee on Transportation1MIN
Feb 10, 2026

House Standing Committee on Transportation

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