Bills

SB 2144: SOEST; WATER RETENTION; STUDY; REPORT; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-01-15

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-01-22: Referred to EDU, WAM.)

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.

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