RELATING TO WATER.
Sponsored By: Mahina Poepoe (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Establishes a framework that provides counties or their subdivisions priority and the right of first refusal to obtain intergovernmental agreements related to the disposition of water resources for public purposes. Establishes criteria to be applied when determining that the issuance of a state water license is in the best interest of the State.
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Bill Overview
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mahina Poepoe
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Terez Amato
Democratic • House
Della Au Belatti
Democratic • House
Elle Cochran
Democratic • House
Tina Nakada Grandinetti
Democratic • House
Daniel Holt
Democratic • House
Jeanne Kapela
Democratic • House
Sue L. Keohokapu-Lee Loy
Democratic • House
Darius K. Kila
Democratic • House
Matthias Kusch
Democratic • House
Amy A. Perruso
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/12/2026HouseBill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 02-12-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/10/2026HouseReferred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 6
2/2/2026HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/28/2026HousePending introduction.
1/27/2026House
Bill Text
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