SB 2171

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 26, 2026.

PUC; DOT; Water Carrier Act; Transfer; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2171
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee TRS/CPN, WAM/JDC
Senate in_committee 2026-01-26
Infrastructure / Utilities Tax / Budget / Appropriations Transportation
Summary

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

Sponsor
III, Herbert M. "Tim"" Richards"
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-26 Status in_committee
2026-01-26 Latest Action Referred to TRS/CPN, WAM/JDC.
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