Bills

HB 1989: SOEST; WATER RETENTION; STUDY; REPORT; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-01-23

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-04: The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Directs the University of Hawaiʻi 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.

Discussed in Hearing

House Standing Committee on Higher Education1MIN
Feb 4, 2026

House Standing Committee on Higher Education

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