Overview: Bill Number: SCR 146, Title: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DETERMINE WHETHER THE LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION SHOULD BE AMENDED, Status: Referred to WTL, Introduced: March 07, 2025, Classification: concurrent resolution, Subject: CWRM, DLNR, Working Group
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to request that the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) convene a working group to examine the purpose, leadership structure, and composition of the Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM).
Key Provisions:
- Requests DLNR to convene a working group to:
- Clarify the purpose of CWRM
- Determine whether the leadership structure and composition of CWRM should be amended
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The working group convened by DLNR would examine issues related to CWRM, which is responsible for managing and protecting the state's water resources
- Any changes to the purpose, leadership, or composition of CWRM could impact how water resources are managed and regulated in Hawaii
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- This concurrent resolution (SCR 146) has been referred to the Senate Committee on Water and Land (WTL) for further consideration
- If adopted, DLNR would be required to convene the working group and report back to the Legislature on its findings and recommendations
