HB 343

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 21, 2025.

Department of Health; Wetlands; Isolated Wetlands; State Waters; Water Pollution.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-343
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee WAL, EEP, JHA
House in_committee 2025-01-21
Environment / Climate
Summary

Defines "isolated wetlands"" and ""wetlands"". Clarifies the definition of ""state waters"" to include wetlands and isolated wetlands. Requires the Director of Health to determine all wetlands in the State, including whether a wetland is an isolated wetland or is included in the waters of the United States. Prohibit persons from discharging any water pollutant into or at any location that enters state waters."

Sponsor
Nicole E. Lowen
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-21 Status in_committee
2025-01-21 Latest Action Referred to WAL, EEP, JHA, referral sheet 1
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