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HCR 33

ENCOURAGING HAWAIʻI COUNTY, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PUAKŌ COMMUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT HILO, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS, TO COMPLETE THE PUAKŌ SEWAGE PROJECT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nicole Lowen and 1 co-sponsor

Hawaii Legislature encourages Hawaii County to finish the Puakō sewage infrastructure project with community and health department input, though the resolution is non-binding.

House agrees to Senate amendment(s).
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Bill Summary · HCR 33

Legislative bill overview

HCR 33 is a concurrent resolution encouraging Hawaii County to complete the Puakō sewage infrastructure project in collaboration with the Puakō community, the Department of Health, and other stakeholders. The resolution does not mandate action or allocate funds, but rather expresses the Legislature's support for completing this infrastructure initiative.

Why is this important

Sewage infrastructure projects directly affect public health, environmental protection, and quality of life in affected communities. Completion of the Puakō project would address wastewater management for the community and likely reduce environmental contamination risks in the coastal area.

Potential points of contention

  • Non-binding nature: As a concurrent resolution, this carries no legal force and does not guarantee funding or timelines for project completion
  • Funding responsibility: Unclear whether the resolution implies state funding support or places the burden entirely on Hawaii County and local resources
  • Timeline and feasibility: No specific deadlines or implementation milestones are outlined, leaving the project's completion date uncertain

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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