HB 1989

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: failed. Latest action: February 4, 2026.

SOEST; Water Retention; Study; Report; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-1989
Session 2026
Status failed
Committee HED, FIN
House failed 2026-02-04
Education Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Nicole E. Lowen
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-04 Status failed
2026-02-04 Latest Action The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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