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HR 147

SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY COALITION'S HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY PLAN.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 12 co-sponsors

Hawaii legislature endorses the Water Safety Coalition's water safety plan to address public health and infrastructure concerns, though the non-binding resolution lacks enforcement mechanisms or funding.

The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Belatti, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
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Bill Summary · HR 147

Legislative bill overview

HR 147 is a resolution supporting the findings and recommendations outlined in the Hawaiʻi Water Safety Coalition's Hawaiʻi Water Safety Plan. The bill formally endorses this coalition's strategic approach to addressing water safety issues across the state. This is a non-binding resolution that expresses legislative support rather than creating new statutory requirements.

Why is this important

Water safety encompasses critical public health concerns including drinking water quality, wastewater management, and protection of marine environments—all essential to Hawaiʻi's residents and tourism-dependent economy. By backing the coalition's plan, the legislature signals commitment to coordinated water safety initiatives, though actual implementation depends on subsequent funding and regulatory action. The endorsement could influence state agency priorities and resource allocation toward water infrastructure improvements.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of enforcement mechanism: As a resolution, the bill is non-binding and contains no legal requirements or funding mechanisms, making unclear how recommendations will be implemented or monitored
  • Coalition composition and transparency: Questions may arise about who comprises the Hawaiʻi Water Safety Coalition, their expertise, and whether all stakeholder interests (agricultural, environmental, residential, business) are adequately represented
  • Specificity of recommendations: Without reviewing the actual water safety plan, it's unclear whether the recommendations are detailed enough to guide action or if they remain vague enough to allow competing interpretations

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

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